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Shirley’s, Petersburg, VA

Shirley’s

4.7
4.7
37 Reviews
$30 and under
Pub

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2 people
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (804) 280-0998
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    From elegant plated dinners to themed food stations and gourmet buffets, the experienced culinary team at Hotel Petersburg offers various options to reflect your event’s tone and style. The customizable menus are designed to meet your budget and guests’ needs while exceeding your expectations. To learn more contact riche-salesadm@hilton.com.
  • Private party facilities
    At Hotel Petersburg, we offer a variety of unique venues for your meetings and events. Whether you're organizing an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our indoor and outdoor spaces offer the perfect setting. For groups of 15 or more, please contact our Sales Office for more information at riche-salesadm@hilton.com.
  • Area
    Petersburg
  • Cross Street
    Located on Tabb Street between Sycamore Street and North Union Street.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Best Ambience

  • Richmond

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Shirley’s is rated 4.7 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Shirley’s

20 W Tabb St, Petersburg, VA 23803

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Tabb Street between Sycamore Street and North Union Street.
  • Area
    Petersburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (804) 280-0998
  • Catering
    From elegant plated dinners to themed food stations and gourmet buffets, the experienced culinary team at Hotel Petersburg offers various options to reflect your event’s tone and style. The customizable menus are designed to meet your budget and guests’ needs while exceeding your expectations. To learn more contact riche-salesadm@hilton.com.
  • Private party facilities
    At Hotel Petersburg, we offer a variety of unique venues for your meetings and events. Whether you're organizing an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our indoor and outdoor spaces offer the perfect setting. For groups of 15 or more, please contact our Sales Office for more information at riche-salesadm@hilton.com.
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