Scuffletown Garden Restaurant Bar

Scuffletown Garden has quickly become one of our favorite eateries in Richmond. The restaurant is in a lovely space with great natural lighting and pleasant greenery all around. The service is outstanding and the staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and excited about the food. But the dishes themselves are the best part. The menu is concise and everything we've had—from the salads to the beet pasta to the sirloin—has been outstanding. Highly recommended.

I ate there several weeks ago and was not impressed. I had chicken that had such thick and hard batter, I could hardly get to the actual chicken. The dinner menu was very limited in dining options. The atmosphere was generic and sterile. The restaurant was very loud despite not being crowded. I suspect it was due to the interior design that might look trendy to some people, but causes the sound to echo and make it difficult to hear friends across the table.

The food was good, but as a neighborhood restaurant this place misses the mark. The prices are high and to actually get a filling meal you better be ready to drop a dime. The shareable small plates idea seems like it’d be much more effective if a bowl full of beans wasn’t so pricey. Most of the dishes seem like sides to me so I was surprised to see they were all $7+ (and the entrees didn’t come with sides). I don’t think the value is good enough to bring in repeat customers. I had to go get pizza afterwards I doubt I’ll be returning.

Immersed for a quick bite and drink at the bar. Had the Beef Tartare, who was excellent and Buffalo Snails (weren't on menu), the owner Derek had the cook made us because he loved them and thought we would. He was right. Get them when they make it in the actual menu.

I was here twice and loved both experiences. The beverage menu is on point and the menu options change with the season so that I plan to visit frequently. They are also capable of nutritional restrictions that provide a huge plus. I can't wait to visit again. Farm to table food with a creative turn by Chef Adam (love this man's food).