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The crab bisque was excellent as usual as was Stella’s Calamari. A big disappointment was that there are no longer carafes of wine offered and there is no house wine. The wine we had was overly expensive and not very good. The usually excellent Cypriot salad was served in a pile on a plate that made it difficult to manage. The best part of that salad are the grapes and pistachios. There were 2 half grapes and maybe 4 pistachios. The rest lettuce. This is the first time we have not rated Stella’s with 5 stars.

PJ IS THE BEST! Make sure to ask for his section. He went above and beyond to make our night special.

When I think of Carytown the first place that comes to mind is Can Can Brasserie. And like fine wine, it’s gotten better with age. From arrival to check we were made to feel like VIP. The drinks top tier, an extensive champagne list including vintages from 2000 and beyond. Even when ordering bread the food is always plated beautifully and creates an atmosphere all on its own. For brunch do the Quiche Du Jour and French Toast. And for Dinner you have to do the Scallops. Non-negotiable on that. They are life changing.

How to describe my favorite restaurant in Richmond and one of my favorites of all time...the experience starts once you walk in. The music, the art, the names of the dishes on the menu. For a few seconds the sounds and sights are like a roller coaster running full steam, but then everything settles into place and your visit begins to flow. Fresh truffle service tableside? This is the place to do that. Mac and Cheese with Maine Lobster and that truffle service? Sign me up. Swashbuckling Bundt Pirate cake served on a classic Aquaman plate for desert? Yes please. Just don't forget to get your reservation in well in advance. Dress code isn't stuffy, but leave the ball cap in the car.

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service was very tentative and we never ever ran out of food there was from steak to chicken to pineapple to cheese plus the buffet everything was beyond my expectations I will definitely be returning and we highly highly recommend going here