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Fairly full house on a Monday night and most tables and booths were full. High energy vibe. Quick to be greeted & seated and waited on. The food was excellent. The flavors were awesome and everything was delicious. We skipped dessert because we were too full from our entrées and guac and tostada appetizer. All day Happy Hour prices were an added bonus for our beverages. We will definitely go to Lolita‘s again.

We've come to appreciate West Coast as a close, reliable purveyor of truly fresh ingredient-focused, great dinners. We've even ordered (beef) filet there. (And it was great!) We usually vier toward the raw fish/seafood items and vegetable salads, but the last couple of fish tacos and/or s "simply prepared" salmon with vegetables have proven the kitchen's skills beyond promised "Aligot" potatoes that are little more than predictably "mashed." And there are occasional reliances on showy kitchen flourishes -- like a hearty scattering of fresh thyme leaves on roasted potatoes --for which a MUCH lighter hand would serve to taste if not, so much, to appearance. But our past few months' experiences with raw seafood, roasted or grilled entrees, deep-fried fish tacos, and -- most recently -- filet of beef have been outstanding in creativity and consistency. We do not want to take this ostensibly "seafood" outpost while they serve so many dependably excellent salads, sandwiches, steaks, etc. West Coast is an amazing neighborhood gathering place -- one that has MUCH better than "neighborhood gathering spot" food. Go for the food. All of it..

Went for brunch -- fixed meals are very hearty but must items are on the Sides list so you can easily make a delicious custom plate. We had four different dishes and everyone was very pleased! Jazz combo was nice! 1st visit -- WILL be back!

The service from door to table was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my food however, some of our party did not receive what they had expected. Our waiter went above and beyond to make this special occasion even more special. I was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant called twice to confirm the reservation, which really assured me because I was traveling from another state for the dinner. My only complaint was the menu was a bit limited and I would have liked more chicken options. I really wanted to try the chicken dish, but and not able to eat ham. I selected the veggie lasagna and loved it! I will definitely be back to the restaurant the next time I’m in Richmond.

The waiters were helpful and informative. They knew the menu well and the smoky BBQ sauce is delish. We had fried oysters. Good texture outside but the flavor was in the sauce so ask for sauce on the side as well. The black bean burger was good but needed sauce I will add pickles next time. The fries were perfect! The wings were fine but they served one that was way too dry and over grilled. The smash burger came out great!