Shirley’s

4.7

37 Reviews

$30 and under

Pub

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

March 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Shirley’s Restaurant & Bar offers warm hospitality and the region's flavorful bounty. Menu favorites include playful twists on classic dishes, such as a tomato caprese made with buttermilk-fried green tomatoes and a grilled shrimp cocktail paired with a spicy, tomato-based sauce and homemade tortilla chips.

Executive Chef Mina Mahrous has thoughtfully crafted a menu that showcases refined American cuisine, offering an elevated dining experience. The light-filled and airy dining room of the Hotel Petersburg has been restored to its original grandeur, making it a welcoming gathering place for all.

Buzzing with energy, the ambiance of Shirley’s Bar combines sleek sophistication with a warm and inviting atmosphere, featuring rich burgundy walls and deep wood accents that create an intimate, refined setting. Our mixologists offer a rotating selection of refreshing cocktails, local craft beer, and wine. Sundays, we offer all-day bar bites perfect for pairing with a cold beer or cocktail.

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Additional information

Location
20 W Tabb St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Phone number
(804) 280-0998
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

20 West Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00
Chilled shrimp, fresh tomato, cucumber, avocado, red onion and cilantro mixed into a spicy tomato-based sauce, accompanied by tortilla chips
Bread & PimentoUS$9.50
Blend of two sharp cheddar cheeses, topped with pepper jelly and endive, served on cheddar cornbread
Charcuterie BoardUS$28.00
Burrata, gruyere, stilton blue cheese, prosciutto, salami, olives, cornichons, crackers and more
Smoked Gouda Macaroni & CheeseUS$12.00
Cavatappi pasta tossed with melted smoked Gouda cheese sauce finished with shaved Parmesan cheese and parm crisp
Southern Fried Chicken FingerUS$13.00
Crispy buttermilk-marinated chicken, hand-breaded and fried to golden perfection, buttermilk southern ranch, choice for fries or chips
Shirley's Smash BurgerUS$21.00
Smashed double beef patty, Vermont cheddar cheese, onion gravy, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, on a toasted seeded Brioche bun, accompanied by seasoned fries
Grilled Vegetable CiabattaUS$14.00
Grilled garden eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, marinated mozzarella, tomatoes, mixed greens tossed in sweet shallot vinaigrette, served on rustic ciabatta bread, accompanied by house chips

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Best Ambience
Richmond
Best Ambience

Review summary

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Shirley's, nestled in the historic Hotel Petersburg, offers a "superb" dining experience with "fantastic" jazz brunches, "delicious" food, and a "beautiful" atmosphere. With a "wonderful" service staff and a "charming" speakeasy, it's a "great new spot" in Old Towne Petersburg. Reservations are recommended for this "outstanding" venue.

37 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Awesome experience. Will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food , drinks, service and overall experience .
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Margaret Karen
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Today was a special day as they had a violinist playing Irish tunes. It was festive but a bit loud. Maybe should have turned the amplifier down a bit. But the food and service are definitely A plus. We will be back for sure.
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Michelle
Richmond17 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance, and our waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive. We started with the tomato soup, which came with cornbread. The soup was good, but the cornbread was outstanding—so good that it deserves a spot as a standalone appetizer! We also tried the fried green tomato Burrata, which was very enjoyable. For our entrées, we had the pork and the ribeye dinner. While both were decent, they lacked depth of flavor. The ribeye, in particular, was not the best quality and was a bit chewy. Overall, it was a pleasant night out in a gorgeous setting, though the food was just average.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb. Our server wasn’t the best, but may still be learning. The dining room is beautiful
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant decor was beautiful . The historic charm was well unearned. The menu offerings were well rounded and pleasing to the pallet. The servers are warm and engaging.
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Ken VIP
Richmond8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Shirley’s but plan on returning soon.
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CIndy
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the decor table placement and the large white napkins for your lap- food was good and flavorful. Drinks good, shareable good portions as not to spoil your meal and yummy deserts. Attentive staff and servers - will go again when in Petersburg
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Dianna
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fresh and eye appealing presentation. Staff very attentive and just the right amount of friendly. Restaurant and hotel are beautifully done
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent as well as the ambience. We would definitely love to return to enjoy the patio.
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Shirley’s is rated 4.7 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 5 times today

20 W Tabb St, Petersburg, VA 23803

Additional information

Phone number
(804) 280-0998
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot

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Menu

Small Bites

20 West Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00

Bread & PimentoUS$9.50

Charcuterie BoardUS$28.00

Smoked Gouda Macaroni & CheeseUS$12.00

Southern Fried Chicken FingerUS$13.00

Shirley's Smash BurgerUS$21.00

Grilled Vegetable CiabattaUS$14.00

What 37 people are saying

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