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At Elegant Cuizines we believe in family and community so it is important to us to take Sunday and Monday as a day of rest. You can see one of our friendly smiles every other day of the week, Tuesday through Saturday. Thanks for choosing Elegant Cuizines Fine Dining Restaurant, we look forward to taking you on a quick trip to Liberia, right here downtown Richmond!
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Evan
Enjoyed a dinner at this small restaurant with West African-influenced food. It’s a family affair: Mom cooks, Dad bartends and manages, daughter is a waitress. Very pleasant people who made the meal itself more enjoyable.
The food was good, and there were plenty of vegetarian and vegan options for the vegetarians in our party. Veggie rolls and turkey sliders were tasty appetizers. The salmon was a little overcooked but flavorful. The lavender cake dessert was interesting—a one-time experience, IMHO, but worth trying. The portions were good-sized, so we were able to take some home. The wines were reasonably priced. They do have a happy hour. (And they have a cheaper take-out menu posted on the door, see photo.)
The one negative: while the restaurant was neat and clean, it felt like a converted storefront. The decor did not match the luxury of the food and the price point. The ambience was lacking.
… moreThe food was good, and there were plenty of vegetarian and vegan options for the vegetarians in our party. Veggie rolls and turkey sliders were tasty appetizers. The salmon was a little overcooked but flavorful. The lavender cake dessert was interesting—a one-time experience, IMHO, but worth trying. The portions were good-sized, so we were able to take some home. The wines were reasonably priced. They do have a happy hour. (And they have a cheaper take-out menu posted on the door, see photo.)
The one negative: while the restaurant was neat and clean, it felt like a converted storefront. The decor did not match the luxury of the food and the price point. The ambience was lacking.
Lisa Eady
Simply an AMAZING experience. The ambience was welcoming and soothing. The service was top notch. The food was WOW!!!… both in taste and aesthetics. The chef had the opportunity to come out and visit with us and it was a joy. I would recommend this place not only for delicious food but the feeling of walking away as if you have had the most relaxing experience. As one of my friends said, “ I feel like I just had a massage”.
… moreAshley Shoultz
Had a wonderful fancy vegan meal! The whole experience was fabulous start to finish. The vegan chicken was my favorite but the egg rolls with jack fruit were amazing too! The vegan crab cake was delicious! Will definitely be back. The owners Charles and Teresa were so kind and friendly. Great date night.
… moreTia Rose-Davis
We arrived for dinner service around 6pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately (there was only other patron at the time). The space is quaint with approximately 8-10 small tables that are combined for larger parties.
After we ordered our drinks, we were presented with a VIP-style hand washing experience, with a wonderfully fragranced warm soapy solution in a teapot like vessel. The warm solution was poured over our hands with a wooden bowl to catch the runoff. This was a small gesture that set such a positive tone for the rest of our meal.
For appetizers we had the vegan bang bang shrimp (oyster mushrooms) and the artichoke dip with fufu chips- both dishes were flavorful and seasoned with yummy warm spices.
For the entree we split the garlic butter vegan chicken (oyster mushrooms as well) with jollof rice and sweet potato puree. The vegan chicken was seasoned beautifully with the pavala spice (more warm spice, maybe cumin based) and the garlic butter was deliiiiish- best believe none of the butter went to waste The rice and puree were great side choices as they balanced out the savoriness of the vegan chicken.
Although we were quite full at this point, we had to try a couple of vegan desserts. The key lime pie was good (consistency of the “mousse” was a little more gelatin-like) and the vegan shake with Oreo and biscoff cookies was amazing.
This was a wonderful dining experience and the service was also top notch- attentive and friendly. We will definitely return to try the remainder of the vegan items!
… moreAfter we ordered our drinks, we were presented with a VIP-style hand washing experience, with a wonderfully fragranced warm soapy solution in a teapot like vessel. The warm solution was poured over our hands with a wooden bowl to catch the runoff. This was a small gesture that set such a positive tone for the rest of our meal.
For appetizers we had the vegan bang bang shrimp (oyster mushrooms) and the artichoke dip with fufu chips- both dishes were flavorful and seasoned with yummy warm spices.
For the entree we split the garlic butter vegan chicken (oyster mushrooms as well) with jollof rice and sweet potato puree. The vegan chicken was seasoned beautifully with the pavala spice (more warm spice, maybe cumin based) and the garlic butter was deliiiiish- best believe none of the butter went to waste The rice and puree were great side choices as they balanced out the savoriness of the vegan chicken.
Although we were quite full at this point, we had to try a couple of vegan desserts. The key lime pie was good (consistency of the “mousse” was a little more gelatin-like) and the vegan shake with Oreo and biscoff cookies was amazing.
This was a wonderful dining experience and the service was also top notch- attentive and friendly. We will definitely return to try the remainder of the vegan items!
Yolanda Avent
When I tell you this some of the best food I have had in a long time! The food was seasoned to perfection. This husband and wife team are simply amazing and so kind. We celebrated our Founders Day here for our sorority and we could not have picked a better place. The Chef even made us a special dessert celebrating our Founders day
..so sweet! I had the Jerk Brussels sprouts there and to go. Also the mouth watering Vegan jerk crab cakes. For dessert had “the Josie” which is a delicious pineapple upside-down cake but better! You should run not walk to this hidden gem. They have take out too. Have mercy!
… more..so sweet! I had the Jerk Brussels sprouts there and to go. Also the mouth watering Vegan jerk crab cakes. For dessert had “the Josie” which is a delicious pineapple upside-down cake but better! You should run not walk to this hidden gem. They have take out too. Have mercy!
Jaime Torres
There are many amazing restaurants in Richmond that have unique and satisfying flavor profiles. I thought Stella’s and Sen Organic would be two restaurants that would be hard to surpass, however Elegant Cuisines has successfully done it. They have very simple, understated decor with a few splashes of color to draw attention. It is a very quiet and intimate location, with service that is quick, but not over-bearing. They have a small list of specialty cocktails, but a well-stocked bar. Their cocktails seem to focus on refreshing the palate and delicately balancing simple flavors more than any hard statement drinks. Their food has a range of unique flavors with afro-caribbean and southern influences. My wife and I enjoyed the vegan calamari and the birria eggrolls which we would have gladly made a meal out of. Our main courses were the Vegan Fried Chicken with Broccolini and Sweet Potato Puree and the Vegan Jerk Crabcakes with okra fried rice.
The Vegan Fried Chicken has an amazing flavor profile that filled your mouth. The broccolini was well prepared, and was perfect in its simplicity. The Sweet Potato Puree had a creaminess and brightness of flavor that surprised us both.
The Vegan Jerk Crabcakes were better than any crabcake I’ve had in Maine. The Jerk seasoning was uniquely pleasing in a sea of crabcakes smothered in old bay. The okra fried rice holds a special place in my heart as it had a similar mouth-feel and flavor to the Green Fried Rice from Tazza Kitchen, but with a much cleaner and brighter flavor.
While we were still overstuffed, we ordered three desserts of which we’ve only had two (the Pie is in the fridge). The donuts were much larger than expected, but had a complexity of texture with a crust-like buttom, a crisp outer layer, and a soft chewy dough in the center. They were generously adorned with Mango and Mixed Berry compotes, fruits, and vegan whipped cream. Simply amazing. The Tiramisu was equally unique and flavorful, with the signature well-marinated ladyfingers, but on-top of a crisp bed that added crunch and flavor that took the desert up a level.
Everything was beautifully presented and flavorful to match.
… moreThe Vegan Fried Chicken has an amazing flavor profile that filled your mouth. The broccolini was well prepared, and was perfect in its simplicity. The Sweet Potato Puree had a creaminess and brightness of flavor that surprised us both.
The Vegan Jerk Crabcakes were better than any crabcake I’ve had in Maine. The Jerk seasoning was uniquely pleasing in a sea of crabcakes smothered in old bay. The okra fried rice holds a special place in my heart as it had a similar mouth-feel and flavor to the Green Fried Rice from Tazza Kitchen, but with a much cleaner and brighter flavor.
While we were still overstuffed, we ordered three desserts of which we’ve only had two (the Pie is in the fridge). The donuts were much larger than expected, but had a complexity of texture with a crust-like buttom, a crisp outer layer, and a soft chewy dough in the center. They were generously adorned with Mango and Mixed Berry compotes, fruits, and vegan whipped cream. Simply amazing. The Tiramisu was equally unique and flavorful, with the signature well-marinated ladyfingers, but on-top of a crisp bed that added crunch and flavor that took the desert up a level.
Everything was beautifully presented and flavorful to match.
Mitchell Jones (LiveLifeLiv)
My niece took me here on the last night of them being open before they move to their new location. I will be GLAD when they reopen! Cooked to order food with lots of love and care. They presentation makes you not want to touch the plate. I will be there as soon as they reopen wherever it is!
… morePaula P
I sincerely want this restaurant to do well and it has great potential. I love the concept of this restaurant. Richmond NEEDS this. The okra rice..YOU MUST try if you like Okra because it’s simply magical. I must admit that I had high expectations because of the restaurants name and price point. Good location, the space could be cozy, classy and high end if designed properly with minimal investment. Currently the look is dated, it’s basically a lackluster, cheaply decorated space and the seating arrangement is awkward. The food is decent, and tasty. Good ingredients were used. I love the fact that there are a few vegan options. The host was welcoming. The chef was very warm, generous and accommodating. Service was a little slow but worth the wait. Portion size is appropriate for fine dining. I will definitely visit again.
… moreXavier Paul Lopez
We stumbled across this place after one of our favorite vegan restaurants disappointed us. It was absolutely amazing. Low key, relaxed atmosphere. The food was amazingly delicious with many vegan options. We had the potato greens artichoke dip w/ fufu chips, jerk crab cakes, and garlic palava w/ vegan chicken and topped it off with key lime pie. Every bite was exquisite. And Charles was so helpful and welcoming! This will definitely be our new date night spot.
… moreDavid S
My wife and I have been excited to try this restaurant out since they opened. We are a huge fan of Chef Theresa’s cooking. The restaurant is very inviting and our server was very personable and attentive. Our food was delivered to our table and the presentation was 10/10. Chef personally came by our table to make sure everything was good. For starters I had the Smoked Creamy Stuffed Oysters, which were delicious. I had the Suya Lambchops as an entree. My sides were the grilled broccolini and sweet potato puree. Everything was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Definitely support this business – highly recommended!!
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