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Meridian Restaurant

4.3
4.3
30 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Child-friendly
Meridian Restaurant is located inside of Compass Entertainment Complex and has a full-service bar and restaurant. Our chef-driven menu varies seasonally and includes house-made pizza, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, fish of the day, pasta specialties, steak, and appetizers for the whole table to share. Join us for a relaxing dinner or grab a quick bite before a movie at our Cinema 6 theaters.

Compass Entertainment has won Best Movie Theater & Best Family Entertainment Center for the Eastern Region of Virginia for 4 years in a row since opening in 2019.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (804) 884-4386
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meridian Restaurant is a delightful spot for a relaxing meal, especially with its "fantastic Sunday jazz lunch" that pairs perfectly with generous and tasty dishes like the crab dip and Southern Fusion Chicken sandwich. While service can occasionally be slow on busy nights, the "excellent service" and ambiance make it a recommended choice for a casual lunch or dinner, especially before or after a movie. The new menu offers great options, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.

30 Reviews
  1. Aaron

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were going to see a movie at Compass Entertainment which is where the Meridian restaurant is located inside. We decided to eat there so we could just walk around the corner to the movie. The service was great, the food was very good and the prices very reasonable. It is not an extensive menu but there should be something on it for everyone to enjoy.
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for the glowing review, Aaron! We’re so glad you had a great experience at Meridian Restaurant. We’d love to welcome you back before your next movie night!

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  2. Terri

    VIP

    Richmond

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday after church lunch! We started with the crab dip and then had the dijon salmon and fish & chips with a side crab cake! And for dessert, we had the lemon pie which was delicious! Our server was attentive and helpful with the menu selections. We will be back again!
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Terri! We’re so happy to hear you loved your meal, and that our server took great care of you. We can’t wait to have you back for another visit!

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  3. merrill

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Where to start? I truly do not to give a bad review on our local eateries but..... No one greeted us...we had a reservation. A surly bus girl slammed about and groused to everyone...staff, diners, bartender. She chased everyone about with aggressive gestures. Our "meal".....fish and chips...they forgot the chips and it took them 15 minutes to bring them to the table, by then fish cold and frankly badly prepared. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with Korean sauce. Chicken suspiciously undercooked, sauce very tasty, included chips obviously sitting around, undercooked and cold. We felt like we were in a Seinfeld skit. Our server, Stacy was very sweet and tried her best but the bus girl was chasing her about and hindering her efficiency. What a weird night
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 19 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Merrill. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit. We strive to provide a welcoming and high-quality dining experience. We also understand how disruptive the behavior of the busser must have been and will address this with our team to ensure better coordination and professionalism in the future. We're grateful for your kind words about Stacy, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to her. If you're open to giving us another chance, we would love to welcome you back and provide the experience you should have had the first time.

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  4. Terri

    VIP

    Richmond

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab dip was wonderful. Always a nice option for Sunday lunch as there are not many places open in the Northern Neck on Sunday.

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  5. Beth

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here for lunch on a holiday Monday since they expanded the restaurant to a fully enclosed area. Ambience is excellent, with tables far enough apart to have private conversations, and the totally carpeted floor diminishes any noise from other diners. It is nicely decorated with lovely large windows. The service was also impeccable and i believe the server's name was Keyona, she was lovely and attentive. The food was only fair - I had the asian chicken salad with fried chicken tenders that were overcooked, the second diner had a chicken wrap which also had crispy chicken tenders, the rap was overcooked. The third diner had the Caesar salad with shrimp. Fries were great. We did make it in time for our 1pm movie there. -
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Beth. We're so glad you enjoyed the ambiance and our service—Keyona will be delighted to hear your kind words! We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t fully meet expectations, but we appreciate your thoughtful feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better meal.

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  6. Harold

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service, good food/well prepared, friendly, positive environment.
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you for the awesome feedback, Harold! We hope to have you back soon!

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  7. Terri

    VIP

    Richmond

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wings, tacos, and Asian Chicken Salad. Service was good and quick.
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thank you for the 5 stars, Terri! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  8. Chelesa

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our 3rd time here. The other two were horrible food or service & we vowed to never return BUT there was an event tonight that my daughter wanted to attend so we did & we ate. There was ONE server for the whole restaurant (did I mention they were hosting an event night?) The food was terrible…pizza sauce is spicy & bang bang chicken had buffalo chicken sauce. My $15 chicken, broccoli rice bowl was just ok. Our poor waitress did a great job but she had to work the whole place so service was a bit slow as one could imagine. Poor job on management. There won’t be a 4th time for us.
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 30 October 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Chelsea. We are very sorry to hear that we missed the mark on your recent visit. We were short staffed that evening due to call-outs for sickness, however, we recognize that is no excuse for poor results. Your feedback helps us work toward the high standard we aim for, especially during special events. If you’d be open to giving us another try, we’d love to welcome you back to show you the experience we aim to provide.

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  9. Terri

    VIP

    Richmond

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a quiet Sunday lunch spot and a way to then enjoy a movie afterwards! We had the crab dip appetizer which was fantastic! Lots of crab and cheesy and served with baguette slices. The prices of everything were good including the crab cakes which had lots of lump crab meat and no filler. We will be back again.
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 10 October 2024
    Thanks for the stellar review, Terri! We're happy to hear you loved the crab dip, one of our favorites too! Hope to see you back soon!

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  10. Burdelle

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. The food was very good. The ambiance was pleasing. The cost of the two meals was fine for the amount of food served.
    Meridian RestaurantResponded on 2 October 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Burdelle! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience at Meridian. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Meridian Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Meridian Restaurant

100 Entertainment Dr, Irvington, VA 22480

Additional information

  • Area
    Irvington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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