Have you talked to the Hotel Jefferson? Certainly historic /local atmosphere, food should be very good & they can certainly handle a large party including parking for your guests.

In my opinion the restaurants you mentioned do not meet your criteria.

Thank you 1Buckeye, will give Thai Diner a try this Tuesday night.

Would appreciate comments on your favorite Thai Restaurant, preferably in West End area.

Thank you

millies.com

I do not have their recipe, however ate there many times in the late 70's & 80's. I do know in asking the owner for the secret of his recipe he stated "peanut butter".

Wish I had some now!!!!!!!!

has anyone visited yet. There was a review in Richmond.Com which sounded good but would like to hear some Chowhounder's comments.

Thank you!

Has anyone eaten yet at this recently opened restaurant?

Thank you for your comments.

Try Foods of All Nations. www.foodsofallnations.com

Just a 10 minute walk from Davenport Field, had lunch there today before the UVA-Ontario game. They have great sandwiches prepared to order as well as other to go foods.

My preference is a quality dogs with chile, mustard, slaw & onions. No bright red dogs PLEASE!!!!!

Thank you, will add to the list.

I SECOND that suggestion!!!!!

Thank you all for the great advice, will give them a try!

Sorry for the delayed response but here in Richmond my power, phone & internet have been down since 11 am Saturday & just came back on today around 2pm due to Irene! Thank goodness for the generator I put in when I built 5 years ago.

I will be staying on Wrightsville Beach for 5 nights in early October.

Would appreciate input on excellent restaurants for dinner. Prefer fresh seafood, Italian & steaks next two choices. Price no problem.

Thanking you for your replies.

downtowngrille.com very good steakhouse, good atmosphere & service in the Downtown Mall. We go there frequently, matter a fact will be there Friday nite after the UVA baseball game (if it's not rained out)

letoilerestaurant.com another favorite on W. Main St

Make sure to make a reservation for these or most any restaurants in C-Ville.

Enjoy your visit.

Which is your favorite Po"boy at Louisiana Flair? Was going to try this week for lunch.

Thanks....

Krogers carries Graeters ice cream

www.littlevenicerichmond.com

Not in Richmond but Petersburg, Kings BBQ. Check out their website. Worth the drive in my opinion. Have a meal there the take out for the next day or so.

Second Yellow Umbrella for any fresh seafood!!!!!!!!!!

I would appreciate your comments on Chima in downtown Charlotte please. While I am very familiar with Churrascaria's & their serving format by having the good fortune to travel on a regular basis to Brasil, I was wondering about anyone's experience at this one. I am especially interested in the atmosphere, service and will smart casual be appropriate for Saturday night dining in December?

Thank you for your input.

southernitalian, I second your comments. My son and I go to CLT several times a year and Lavecchia's is one of our favorites downtown. Very good menu & service and neat atmosphere! Just a leisurely 10 minute walk from our hotel. www.lavecchias.com

First time visit today, picked up a half dozen sunshine (vanilla bean cake with lemon curd center and seven minute frosting with fresh lemon zest). Delicious!!!!! This will definitely be a place to hit once every couple of weeks to try new ones. Then after a while narrow down to a top 5.

If you want it to be SPECIAL Starlight Cafe is the place!

You may call them to order a gift card & make a reservation. When making the reservation I suggest you ask for the "Starlight" table for two which is right in the window under the Starlight Cafe neon sign looking out at the sidewalk. Plus it is more secluded than the other tables in the restaurant.

To organize this you may want to call around 5pm and ask to speak to Susan Boutilier who is the owner and she can handle any extras you want such as roses on the table when your sister & brother in law arrive. I have done this several times for Valentines Day.

In my opinion the BEST restaurant in Greenville & surrounding area is Starlight Cafe. The menu is diverse & always changing, Chef Toby is excellent & experienced, the Boutilier Family does a fantastic job, the service is attentive and the atmosphere most attractive. This is where you go for an enjoyable dining evening. http://www.starlightcafe.org/index.html Open for lunch as well.

I think you will be much happier with more options in staying in the area you are currently reserved. Just my opinion.

For best steak (seafood very good as well, excellent fried oysters on appetizer list) near to your Hotel is Hondo's http://www.hondosprime.com/

My favorite is Hondo's http://www.hondosprime.com/index.php

Morton's is excellent as well. All their locations I have visited in the States are very consistent in quality & service.

AMFM, where do you go for Mexican in C-ville?

Thanks again for your comments, will try both in the near future & let you know my thoughts.

Thank you for your reply "princsoreo". I saw it advertised in the latest "Richmond" magazine & the website appeared as if it is worth a try. Furthermore as we live just off River Rd in Goochland it is only about a 12 minute drive for us via 288 & Broad St.

For Chinese my preference is "Full Kee" & Vietnamese "Mekong" but always looking to try something new.