Hamiltons' At First & Main

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   Louis

   Raleigh16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An unforgettable evening at Hamiltons’ At First & Main! From the first sip to the last bite, everything was exceptional—delicious food, perfectly crafted drinks, warm ambience, and outstanding service. The lump crab cake was the best I’ve ever had—pure, sweet crab with a golden crisp crust, tender and meaty inside, with just enough seasoning to enhance its natural flavors. No fillers, just perfection. The Sicilian martini with caper berries was a brilliant surprise—smooth, crisp, and beautifully briny, adding an unexpected depth to a classic cocktail. A bold, sophisticated twist that paired wonderfully with the meal. The GL Malbec was rich and velvety, layered with deep blackberry and plum notes, a hint of vanilla and spice, and silky tannins that made each sip more indulgent than the last. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, dessert stole the show—a heavenly almond cake drizzled with tangy-sweet pomegranate syrup, served alongside a scoop of locally crafted vanilla ice cream that was silky, fragrant, and perfectly creamy. The service was impeccable—warm, attentive, and seamless. The ambience made for a truly relaxing, intimate evening with my wife. A flawless dining experience—we’ll absolutely be back next time we’re in town!
   

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   Michele VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Focused but excellent menu. Every dish was delicious, featuring local ingredients and a Virginia flare. Knowledgable staff, well priced wine. Great location.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food that was very tasty and very well presented. The 3 of us had 3 different dishes. All were terrific. Logan was extremely professional. Gave us time to talk before ordering. Also remembered each person’s order and provided the relevant utensils. Attentively Refilled drinks without our asking. The whole evening was a great experience!
   

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   LuLu

   Richmond6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, wonderful service - just a great overall experience. Lovely spot for Sunday brunch.
   

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   Curtis VIP

   Richmond7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We are fairly regular diners here. The service was good, quick to help us. The appetizers were very good (oysters) but the shrimp and grits not quite as good as before. Grits were a little cold and the shrimp looked and tasted like they were defrosted. This won't deter us from returning but was a little disappointing.
   

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   Gail

   Richmond14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an amazing lunch. The service was great as well as the food. You can’t go wrong with the crab cakes or shrimp and grits. The kahlua crème brûlée and flourless torte were also delicious. I brought 4 friends (new to C’ville) who had never dined there and they raved about it.
   

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   Betty

   Richmond6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. The food was delicious. I will definitely come back.
   

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   David

   Berlin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, service and ambience. Fried oyster salad is amazing. Will be back
   

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   Deborah VIP

   Richmond107 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful meal as always. The Nasi Goreng is my lunch favorite. The lobster tortellini special was outstanding. The blue crab and corn chowder was packed with crabmeat.
   

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    Brian

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great service, extremely knowledgeable staff for special diets. Food was delicious.
    

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