The Continental Manchester in Richmond

609 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224, United States

★★★★☆
(254 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Warm & bustling family eatery with a retro flair and fun bar is known for its elevated take on American classics.

Website
thecontinentalrva.com
Address
609 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224, United States
Plus Code
GHF6+H5 Richmond, Virginia, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Sunday
10 AM–3 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
10 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Great beer selection Great cocktails Sport
Popular for
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Comfort food Happy-hour drinks Happy-hour food Quick bite Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Tourists Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Has changing table(s) High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free multi-storey car park Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid multi-storey car park Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
254 reviews

Most Mentioned

brunch (19) server (9) sandwich (9) buffalo brussel sprouts (7) parking (7) party (6) beer (6) portion sizes (5) salmon reuben (5) entree (5)
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★★★★
December 15, 2024

Cute and trendy place with great food. I had the salmon rueben, which was delicious, as were my side of Buffalo Brussel sprouts. My partner chose the footlong hotdog, mostly because it was such an odd offering. He was not disappointed, staying it was one of the best hotdogs he's ever had. It was a busy Friday night, but the bar service took way too long, and our server was a bit forgetful. Took over 15 minutes to get a beer and a mixed drink (they did voluntarily comp them). Beer selection was good; I had the Orange Crush drink, which I would probably skip and try something else next time. There were specials written up on a board; I wish I had known before we ordered, I may have opted for a different drink or entree. Street parking is available, and there is a garage down the street that they say they will validate for, but we forgot, so I can't confirm. Overall, really good. Can't wait to go back and try brunch.

★★★★★
December 11, 2024

The best espresso martinis I’ve ever had! Staff is always friendly and the food is really good! My (now) fiancé and I had our first date here and we come back all the time, especially for brunch.

★★★★★
November 7, 2024

Overall my friends and I had a nice experience. The wait time was pretty long due to their being short-staffed. The server was pretty nice based on the circumstances.

★★★★
August 17, 2024

Tasty lunch. Looks like sandwiches and fries are their strong suit. Interesting decor that is a blend of the old and new. Hip crowd.

★★★★
July 11, 2024

Sandwich spot tucked in nicely. Parking is mostly street so be careful on approach or you may pass it. Also several paid garages very close if you don't mind a short walk. Glasses were clean, salad was fresh with good balance and flavor. Bar has large beer and liquor selection as well. Good spot we will definitely return to.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Came here on a friend's recommendation for lunch (with her) and was so impressed with the vibe! It's very open and bright, and the booths are comfortable and spacious. Really cool space! There's a good amount of seating, between the booths, bar, and tables. I wouldn't recommend bringing a very large group because the seating isn't very flexible, but it could accomodate groups. I got the Three Chopt Salad because I was craving something on the healthy side, and it was HUGE! Also not tossed, which caught me off guard. It looked pretty, but it was a bit tricky to mix in the bowl. I also got the broccolini, which was prepared perfectly, lightly blanched and still fresh and crunchy. My friend got the Buffalo Brussel Sprouts and let me try some and they were delicious!! Not spicy at all (I don't like spicy food) - just very crispy with the distinct buffalo flavor. I don't know how they made it so buffalo without drenching it in sauce, but they did and it was great. Highly recommend. To quote my friend, "you can't go wrong with anything on the menu" - and she works in the area so she's here a good amount. The service was excellent as well, and word on the street is that they serve a mean brunch, so, I'll be back!

★★★★
November 15, 2023

The staff was wonderful! Fast service. I ordered the hot honey sandwich and kind of regretted it, it was absolutely smothered in sauces and very sweet. Not the spicy and sweet sandwich I was hoping for. Although if you enjoy lots of sauce and sweet things you might like it. Loved the fries! The where thick and crispy. If I go there again I’ll try something else, there were other dishes that looked better.

★★★★
June 16, 2023

Oh this place had me so excited when our appetizer arrived. My husband had already dived into while I went to wash my hands. I can't blame him ot, it looked amazing and tasted even better! We had the goat cheese appetizer with honey and roasted pine nuts with an Argula salad. It was amazing!!!!!!!!!! Then our meal came and I was on an amazing goat cheese high. My meal fell flat. I had the chicken parm. My chicken was way over cooked and very dry and hard. Something spicy was either in chicken or the sauce I'm not certain. I only took a few bites and couldn't eat it. Not once did the waiter ask if the meal was okay even when I pushed my full plate to him when he said can I take that for you. So that was totally disappointing. I decided at that point to skip the dessert and we went right next store to a little shop and grabbed some luscious desserts to go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Higher end bar food and brunch. Great location and ambiance. Parking usually isnt a problem. Accommodates large parties.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

3 words: Hot. Chicken. Sandwich. The chef(s) behind that thing deserve a prime spot in heaven. The Continental is doing the lords work at this place. Amazing food, good prices, generous serving size, and a lovely vibe inside. They are singlehandedly making the world a better place through their doordash deals that go on every day, making it the same price to order a glorious hot chicken sandwich as it would cost to go pick it up. Seriously, they are doing everything right there. Ive gotten 2 other people addicted to this sandwich and theyve also fallen down the doordash wormhole. My friend texted me today saying, Just demolished that chicken sandwich from Continental and I wish I could make love to the chef. Thought it was about time to write a google review for all the good they have done for me. Please never change, Continental.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I ve had the salmon Reuben three times and it s literally perfect. The crust is 10/10. One of the best things in Richmond.

★★★
October 22, 2024

Ive been here twice and the food has been just ok both times. The mozzarella sticks are frozen concession stand quality. The fries are good but the place does have an odd smell

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Good food. Attentive servers. Enjoyable atmosphere. The portion sizes are generous. Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great outdoor dining near downtown. Prices are reasonable.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We will go here again. All around decent, we came in for a late lunch while in the area. Looks like brunch would be really good, and well probably come back for that. Only issue was parking. There is a garage about a block away, but very limited in the immediate area. More like a place you would go to if you lived nearby. Street parking was available, but the street does not allow parking from 4pm to 6pm every day, so if you are there later in the afternoon, be prepared to move your vehicle. Parking: Limited spaces in the immediate area, most people circle around to find street parking (which is also limited), but the main street is closed to parking from 4pm to 6pm each day, so beware the tow truck. Parking garage is free, about a block away.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I went here for the foot-long dogs on a recommendation from a friend. She was right, theyre great. Big enough that you need to cut them into three sections to eat them properly. Sweet fries for the side. I was sat outside and enjoyed a nice view of the lettering on the Seaboard building.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

This restaurant is for anyone who love well seasoned and prepared food. Been here several times now and if I could Id make the cook here my personal chef. Everything was awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

May be my new favorite lunch spot in Manchester (Sorry Legends). Service is great food is fabulous and portions are very generous considering the price. Also they have Cheerwine. So case closed!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Its exciting to see the revitalization of Manchester and The Continental is a bright spot on the restaurant scene. They have some creative and fun dishes and being next door to Stella s Grocery is a plus in case you want to grab something for home as you leave the restaurant.

★★★
August 22, 2024

Our service was good, but the food was very disappointing. The Salmon Rueben lacked imagination and was assembled poorly so that there were parts of the bread that were very dry while other parts were too wet. The pickle pie smelled amazing but it was obvious that it had not been left in the oven long enough to get any crisp on the crust. Probably will try this restaurant again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I ve never had a salad that big!!!!! Excellent work!

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

the salmon was very salty, but great customer service, I would definitely go back

August 22, 2024

I ordered a burger and a salad. The burger came with no condiments. It also came with cole slaw, which is what I ordered, but the slaw was basically carrots with a very weak vinaigrette. I also ordered a basic salad-the vinaigrette was very sweet (yuk) and the salad tasted like chemicals - I was worried that I would become ill if I ate it. Overall v. disappointing. 2/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Our server was very pleasant and accommodating to our large outdoor group. Excellent food and service for sundown dinner.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

My first time at this one, but a similar experience to the location on Grove. We were seated quickly, the booths are a bit awkward for two dudes, other than that its decorated well. The guy who took our order I think was also the bartender, he was friendly. The order was delivered by someone else, the sweet potato fries I ordered were missing. No one checked to see if our order was correct, no drink refills throughout lunch. The ( incorrect) fries were really salty, and the French dip wasnt the greatest. The bread was pretty good it was on. My friends Ruben met his expectations. This would of been four stars with better service, as aforementioned Ive had the same experience on Grove where the waiter took the order, the runner brought the food, and no one checked in. It appears to be a management/ training issue based on that.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

First time customers...nice casual Sun brunch spot. The fact they take reservations won us over. Staff was great. Will def go again. Maple Sausage Corn Dogs, 3 of them and home fries, were a hit. Wouldve been 5 stars, but they were out of the Biscuits and Gravy...which is what I really wanted.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Henry and the crew are the best!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Home fries were a little spicy.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food and Jack was amazing thanks!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The Smoky BLT on Sourdough bread is absolutely heaven, worth every penny!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Late night visit for the four of us. Near closing time, but service and drinks were excellent. Will be back for food next time!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good food, cheap prices. Depending on what you order (and if it is lunch rush or not) you may have to wait a little for your food.

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Unfortunately half of my brunch was served cold. I asked for them to heat up my plate and their solution was to take my food and heat it up at home. Food was good but service not so great. I can not eat cold food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We got the Ultimate BLT on sourdough and the single burger with bacon, egg, american cheese with a side of buffalo brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be returning. Parking: Parking is a bit complicated. We found a spot in the lot next to chipotle about a block down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The chicken and waffles were the bomb. The Mimosas are so refreshing. The service was excellent.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Wonderful staff, delicious food.

May 22, 2024

So first after making a reservation a month ahead for 20 and confirming a few days before.. reservation magically disappeared 15 minutes before my guest was to show up was placed outside after a few minutes.. Manager never came over to greet me or my party I basically had to play host and help at my own birthday party & the food was good but would have been better if it was hot . I felt a major racial disconnect from my party and those who arrived before and after my guest second experience at this restaurant and I must say I am very disappointed from hello and goodbye felt rushed out after my reservation was confirmed and magically gone I felt like I was guest who wasn t invited and showed up with other folks and take home boxes.. only great thing was location

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The staff is really friendly. The food in my opinion was okay but my husband thought it was great. I felt that the menu selections werent vast enough for my taste but I have to admit that I am a picky eater. I like the way the restaurant was set up. The seating varied to fit 2 people or could seat large parties as well. I think I saw a party of 8/10 sitting together. Reservations can be made ahead of time but they arent required. Parking: You may have to ride around a bit to find parking. We drove around 3 times to find a spot.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Awesome food and great service from Emily!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Absolutely love The Continental! Their penne pasta is to die for. The environment is also homey and fun! I will continuously come back here for great food and good vibes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I like

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Friendly staff, quick and delicious food with huge portions for the price, chill atmosphere. One of the easiest 5 star reviews Ive ever given.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

My husband and I had an amazing lunch at the Continental Manchester. He had the Barbecue Beef Brisket with the most delicious french fries EVER and I had the Zucchini Falafel Wrap with the jicama slaw on the side. I usually steal just one french fry when he orders them, but this time I confess I couldnt stop! They were SPECTACULAR!. Everything was perfectly prepared and the service was impeccable! Then I went into the attached market and got a farro salad to go. It was so big, I made meals out of it for 3 days.

April 22, 2024

A word to the owners, do not instruct the inexperienced young employees to ask customers when the come in, what can I do for you???What?? So I answered Seat us!!! WTW!!! Restaurants are disrespecting older Black adults. We are on a level where customer service should come first. Then the host told us we couldnt get a booth because there was only two of us. What???? There were three booths with only two customers. Then my 63 husband saw a tiny booth and the host said oh yeah ok. Do better management !!!

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

When I chewed this sandwich I instantly said IKYFL ! This food was unacceptable today not even McDonald s would do this type of stuff. Crunchy grill bits ew!!!!! Instant trashing! I had to complain to DoorDash for a refund because no way someone would do this! This place is usually a go to, I ll take a break on this for a while!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

So I tried this restaurant via door dash a few weeks ago and decided to go for it again today .it was good both times! I had chicken tenders, a cheeseburger and fries the burger was amazing,the fries well seasoned and the best thing is that not only it taste good but it s affordable comfort food.This is my new go to spot for sure so I ll be making a in person visit soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

A neat place to get brunch. Their falafel is one of the best Ive had in town, and their portion sizes were big. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. A tad pricey but the portion sizes and taste made up for it!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I had the Oaxaca burger with pepperjack cheese, avocado cremation and red onion. It was good. Nothing special. The French fries were awesome fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. Also had a Green tea shot it was very delicious. Prices were reasonable.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food was Fantastic, service was a little slow.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

You never can go wrong with a meal from The Continental! It is always delicious for brunch on the weekend or for dinner. Great comfort food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The Salmon Reuben is a show stopper. Wow. Me and my school go there whenever we can.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Dinner after art show, love this place for brunch !

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

From ordering to pick up everything was immaculate. Jack was amazing. Even made sure I wasn t parched on my way out. Top tier all the way around. Thank you. I ll definitely be back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

So lovely place ,clean and beautiful environment,parking is limited but food is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Excellent food and drinks, nice outdoor seating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Huge portions, friendly service. Definitely going back to try the burrito after 5 pm. Update: Had the Burrito and it was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and the portions are hearty. The salads are the best! Nice atmosphere. One if my favorite Manchester restaurants. Highly recommend.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

All good, except they ran out of tea. I had the Easthampton salad and it was really good. Note the server was excellent although I did not get her name. With restaurants such as this one,Richmond is getting better.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Our party of 6 had a great time at brunch! All the food was awesome. Perfect meeting spot. Parking: A lot of construction going on in that happening area right now. Hopefully parkung situation will be better when construction is completed

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious and sizes of portions unbelievable: like 1 for 3people!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was incredible, portions were massive and service was fabulous! Love the atmosphere and table arrangements - perfect meeting spot for lunch/brunch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So glad to have a more local version of this near-west end gem. Lots of the same recipes as the original spot but with some neat surprises. The banh mi is delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Clean! Great service!! The breakfast is fire!!!! The lunch is also amazing! Fries are sooooo good!! Burgers good as well!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best place to eat or have drinks with friends in Old Manchester!!! Wish they would bring back the green beans.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. Large portions. Excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always good food and generous portions. A good place to take clients and business associates.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Breakfast was awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came for dinner with a group of friends. There were 7 of us on a Friday night and got a table right away. I had a Joan Collins from the house cocktail menu. Refreshing and delightful. I ordered the zucchini falafel wrap with a side of broccolini. The falafel was a bit too salty for me but the broccolini was cooked perfectly. A couple friends ordered the burger and really enjoyed it. I tasted someones sweet potato fries and those were yummy. Id be interested to come back and try some other items on the menu. Friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super friendly staff! Amazing vibe! And super yummy French dips. The portion sizes are HUGE so you can split an entree between two people. They had some good looking specialty cocktails. Didnt try them this time but will the next :). There is also an adorable market attached to the back! We got some baklava. Has good walkability and def worth the trip we will def be back alot

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time here. Brunch was good.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

My new favorite south of the river restaurant! Absolutely fantastic food in a very new trendy neighborhood to live, eat, play, and work! The service sucked. We finally seated ourselves and had to remind the server that we need two menus. She didnt even bring me the right beer I ordered. The parking is horrible too. I would love to give this restaurant 5 stars if it was just about the food but unfortunately it is not. If you can endure incompetent waitresses I would still highly recommend going to this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Big portions and delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love the neighborhood feel

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Same great menu, less crowded. Beautiful space. Parking: No lot for this restaurant. Food : 5/5 |

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was good. I wasnt that impressed with the Fish with Fries.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Trafton & Jack are the best bartenders ever, love the energy and the conversations. Give them raises!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My Waitress Morgan, was friendly, patient, knowledgeable, hospitable and went out of her way to help me see the Baked Goat Cheese I wanted to check out before I order it. I asked for the Salmon Reuben to have the Apple Jicama Slaw and the sauce on the side, as well as for the salmon to be less cooked/moist. Everything came out as per ordered, including skipping the toasts that come with the Baked Goat Cheese. What a wonderful experience and restaurant, with the most attentive waitress to boot! For the first time in my life, I gladly tipped 25%!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was fantastic. The BLT I had was huge and delicious. Service was fantastic. I highly recommend this place.

★★
December 22, 2023

I have a gift card that states it is for The Continental, but underneath that is says Westhampton. So, my husband called The Continental Manchester to ask if we could use the gift card at their location. The girl on the phone said yes and we placed an order for carry out. When we showed up, the person handing my husband the order said that the girl on the phone was wrong and we could not use the gift card at the Manchester location. We ended up paying $40 for food that we otherwise would not have ordered from that location. I dont understand why we were penalized because of their inability to correctly train their staff. While the food was very tasty, we will not be going back. Yes, I know some people think you shouldnt judge a business from just your first experience, but with the number of restaurants in Richmond, there is no reason to return to an establishment that does not seem to value their customers.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Very loud if you want to sit outside. Food was just ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent Excellent Excellent! 3 very enthusiastic thumbs up! Fine holiday fun!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love this spot. Delicious food, good service, friendly atmosphere..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot for brunch, definitely worth the visit, a lot of great options on the menu. The buffalo brussel sprouts were great! Would love to see some plain brussel sprouts as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food and service was great! Great brunch spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The menu has great variety and while its a little pricey for lunch options the portions are large enough that I always feel satisfied.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

An entree and a drink for 3 people = $100. Not the best, not the worst. But for $100 I want good food and great service. Instead we got average food and below average service. Too many better place in town to chose this place. Minority review: has a gentrified Richmond vibe. So the hipster appeal, which is welcoming but majority white.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I dont know what I was expecting, but do not get the salad with bacon vinaigrette, bc it tastes like bacon FAT dripped over your salad. Honestly can not believe this is a dish. The texture on my lips is DEFINITELY BACON FAT in the salad dressing. The dressing was even congealed like bacon fat. Im disgusted tbh. The rest of the food is also sub par considering the prices. This area needs better options.

December 22, 2023

For the prices, you would think theyd be able to make a PICK UP club sandwich that doesnt even require a microwave to prepare, ONE WHOLE HOUR before close, but no, they shut down the kitchen OVER an hour early. They are located next to 8 apartment buildings. As if there wasnt a possibility of having people want to eat at 8pm IN DOWNTOWN.

December 22, 2023

Ever since new management and new turnover of staff this place is a huge let down now. They leave whole items out of the bag for an order with 2 items. They close early whenever they feel like it. Not consistent, cant depend on them being open to plan my dinner around.

December 22, 2023

Very rude, I just went in there to order something to go. Two people came in after me who also wanted an to go order and the server asks them what they wanted first. I had already been waiting for like 5 minutes and the two people that came in after me had just walked in. So, I just walked out. Never going here again!! Which is a shame for them since I am a local in this neighborhood.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love the continental s food and staff. Every dish I ve ever ordered is fresh, delicious, and prepared with care. Their staff is all very helpful and I enjoy sitting at the bar and talking with them. A place where you can always stop by to unwind after work is ideal. My favorite dishes are all of the salads (huge portions on everything), hot chicken, Penne Continental with chicken, and all of their brunch is great too!! They have food and drinks on HH too and tasty cocktails.

December 22, 2023

The best food its only served after 5pm, then then only thing that I liked for lunch (marguerita pizza) you guys took out of the menu... just dumb

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The bar service was amazing. I came back the next day because the bar staff was so awesome and I felt so welcomed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The lamb sliders were a bit bland - perhaps the falafel sliders are better? I can say that the sliders were a generous portion. The ultimate BLT was stacked high with bacon - we definitely got our moneys worth. The brisket benedict tasted great - the brisket tasted as if it had come from a BBQ spot. Home fries were well seasoned. We were seated under a vent that was leaking condensation. I noticed it right before I sat down. The hostess saw me looking and said, Yeah, condensation does drip on that seat. Had I not noticed, I guess I would have just gotten dripped on. There were only 2 of us at a 4-person table, so we moved over to avoid the drippage. While we worked it out, it was a bit uncomfortable as we had to squeeze all of our food and drinks over to one side of the table. During our meal, I noticed other places throughout the restaurant in which condensation was leaking. We plan to try the Continental again. Hopefully, they will have fixed the HVAC issues.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super tasty food. The only drawback is they close at 3pm on Sunday. This place is worth the visit.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is OK and WORTH the visit. The service was slow...very slow due to short staff in my observation. One server for all tables. The burger was EXCELLENT. Cooked to perfection. Definitely worth the visit just be prepared to wait. Parking: Lots of construction going on. You may have to circle around a few times to find street parking. Be mindful of the 2 hr parking signs, though no parking meters in sight on the streets, people were saying they still do ticket you for staying past the time permitted on the signs.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They ve got a pastrami spiced salmon sandwich they call the Salmon Reuben. We call it The Mooch when paired with the Buffalo Brussels Sprouts. Excellently cooked & spiced. The rye bread is a superb selection.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The Manchester Location is amazing. I love the ambience and the food is delicious. The service was great and the food was serve quick! Coming back for sure!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Good place . Friendly staff. Limited options for vegetarians and mocktails

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The fried pickles are outstanding, great batter. The blt I ordered was more bacon than anything and thats the only way it should be. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its a great place to dine with friends. The food was delicious. Drinks prepared by Tara were scrumptious. Look forward to the next visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Richmond has many gems throughout and The Continental Manchester is no different. There are several places to grab a bite in Manchester, but you should make one of those The Continental. They have great brunch, lunch, and dinner. The limeades are great - alcoholic or non-alcoholic. The staff is always friendly and ready to assist. You can pop in by yourself or take a business lunch inside or on their patio. This is a great feature for Manchester and we at Commodore look forward to encouraging our residents to visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive eaten at The Continental a few times and each time its been good. I havent had a bad meal there. The people that work there are friendly and nice. Dietary restrictions: They try to accommodate allergies and they will usually make suggestions for me.

★★
December 22, 2023

I m honestly disappointed. I usually come here all the time and have no issues with what I order but this particular day I found a long strand of hair in my food. I wish restaurants would be more strict on having employees put their hair up while preparing food and take proper sanitary measures. I will say they are always so nice and welcoming whenever I arrive to pick up my order.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very Adult but family friendly. A great place for a first date or 20th date. Everyone is nice and the food and drinks are Amazing. Nicely Priced

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Overall experience great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

No more beignets on the menu!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I no longer have to worry about grocery shopping bc the club sandwich could feed me for a week.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I have enjoyed the Westhampton Continental and found the same great atmosphere, food and service closer to home in Manchester! The Hot and Brown is always tasty option!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great selection of food items to keep you coming back! Beef dip and brussels were amazing and dirty chips is a wonderful appetizer. Love that this is walking distance for us!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My Pizza was over cooked. and my loaded fries took forever to cone out. Staff friendly but not as attentive as I need. Only mask being waor by staff. Table set close together . Decor very cute for location. This spot will be awsome in the spring ,its connected to a little store as well as new apartment lofts. That drinknis called Smoke in Mirrors, pretty good!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good people. Great drinks. Amazing food. What more do you need?

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food, drinks and ambience are a delight. Service was also fantastic. Great addition to Southside / Manchester area! Don t skip over.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service and food! Street parking. Nice vibe. Will be a great summer hangout!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good food, nice bar ld definitely go back..

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Took 15 minutes to get our beers, the host and server were both super awkward. Horrible service weird Atmosphere

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Just so so. The food is overpriced for basic fare. The ambiance is middling, and the service was un-notable. Out of the beer we wanted. So all in all, I wouldnt recommend to a friend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The Salmon Reuben OMG the absolute best, very moist I had to go back the next day for another one. The ambiance of this restaurant is so laid back, the staff very welcoming. Ill definitely recommend The Manchester location great spot to bring life back to the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great Spicy Margharita and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good cocktails. Nice patio. Cool place to chill for a bit. Havent tried the food yet, but Ill be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wow! This was my first time in this place and honestly I was amazed. I got here at 2:27p and realize they close at 3pm. When i walked in they didn t even seem bothered that I was coming in when they are about to close. The atmosphere alone just creates a very settle vibe, nice soft versatile music and the view was awesome. The service!! Oh My God! The server i had was amazing Kind, energetic, and very personable- I was so amazed. Everyone i encountered exhibited those same characteristics, service makes a difference in your experience. The food, very tasteful and fulfilling I had the chicken and waffles, chicken seasoned to perfection and the waffle nice and crispy! Overall, and simply put I would go back and encourage you to! They will not disappoint you!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good I will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Continental is great overall! They have a pretty decent menu and have some great-tasting dishes and dessert. That being said, it is a bit on the pricier side compared to other local restaurants in the area. Would absolutely come back, though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This might just be our new favorite local place. The service was great. I had the stuffed shroom burger with homemade potatoe chips and it was great! I havent been able to find a burger like this since I moved and I was so happy they make one. My boyfriend had the brisket and bread with french fries. He loved everything from the sides to the entree.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food, smooth service. Welcome to Manchester!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We stopped by for lunch and it was good we had great service and good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent brunch, good portions, great sevice.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good oysters and spirited beverages to accompany our app. Parking: Easy parking beside the restaurant the day we were there. Wheelchair accessibility: Appears accessibility for wheelchairs!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food here was great! Try the wings with white BBQ sauce, and the amazing brussels. Service was great as well, and they even have a small shop attached with tons of treats! Awesome place.

December 22, 2022

The food is always wonderful, however the experience can be lacking. For instance, their website advertises happy hour from 2 - 6 pm, however they just updated their menu to show that it is in actuality from 3 - 6 pm without updating their website. When management was asked if they would still honor the happy hour, it was declined. Similarly, the server left to go on break without notifying us, clearing our food, bringing our check, or asking if we would like another drink. We had to go to the bartender and ask why we had not seen our server (or any server) for about 20 minutes and ask for another round and our checks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good lunch Spot my wife likes a lot.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Staff were great. Ambiance was relaxing but modern. Food was great and will definitely be coming back. A great gem to have in Southside.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beignets were very light and hollow inside. You could taste the eggs. The inside was partially uncooked. It was not thick and decadent or filling like most New Orlean authentic recipes. It was basically biting into an empty shell. The powdered sugar was nice but I would not purchase this menu item again. Cafe Beignet is the winner in RVA on these treats!

December 22, 2022

$6 carryout fee on a $30 order? No thanks. Since when do I have to pay 20% extra to pick up sandwiches from a restaurant?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great atmosphere, great food. Love it here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Sam n Harmony have great customer service. The Greek salad is Awesome!!! The soul music is on point and the entire atmosphere is All Positive vibes Ill be back soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We brought a party of 8 this afternoon. It was the first visit for all of us. We had a fantastic time! Our server was Morgan and she took great care of us. We used the online reservation option and it worked out wonderfully! Our food came out fast, cooked to order and was delicious! We really enjoyed our first visit. One of the kids with us, Jaxon, volunteered to be my Google Review Star with his Chicken and Waffles platter! Kid-friendliness: The menus and service are friendly towards children.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I had a delicious gigantic salad and my daughter had an equally delicious and gigantic hot dog with such good fries. We will be back. Parking: Parking is a problem. We did park on the street but had to swing back around to do so It may be possible to park in the lot that is part of the housing complex.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We were in the area and decided to stop here for a bite to eat. We were not disappointed. My Greek salad was gorgeous and so delicious. The modern retro design of the restaurant was very nice. Great music playing as well- just an all around nice vibe. I would totally visit again. Also make sure you check out the attached market.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best salads in Richmond!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent service, great food, good prices. Worth the visit definitely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The atmosphere and food are great! Super friendly staff. They have such unique food combinations - but not too gourmet - just interesting. The portions are huge so have a plan to take home leftovers.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service, drinks and food. 1st time there and will definitely be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place to place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and service

December 22, 2022

Where should I start me and my boyfriend had dinner first off the service is horrible towards afro american people why I say that cause a white group of people /caucasian party who sat right next to us received great service it was all smiles n laughter between them and the waitress we never once was asked if we would like a refill our condiments wasnt offered nor was we checked on at all we was totally ignored we had to wave the waitress down numerous times as we ate our meal the food is over priced but wasnt bad but wasnt great neither.. the staff seems to be more interested in talking amongst themselves then catering to there patrons of color I would have to say all they do is gossip amongst themselves this place is just simply racist! Stay away by all means o yea there isnt one black person working here which to me is impossible unless its intentional.. another red flag that show in house racism... do spend money here if u are of color..

December 22, 2022

Ok I walk in n sit at the bar and ordered some wings to go bartender puts the order in and asks me if I wanted a drink I said no he gives me a weird look so I persist to wait for my wings n the whole time he s like acting like he has a attitude that I didn t get a drink so now he starts talking to the waitress and she looks directly at me as if he talking about me!! I swear this place is just weird n now a girl brings my order out and gives me my food after like 20 min and she takes my money also with a attitude!!!! I swear the only thing I can come up with is they don t like black guys I felt like why are u sitting at the bar if u not ordering nothing smh and the wings were under cook to boot and over priced!!! They just need to put a sign that says we don t like black people! if I not ordering wait outside! For takeout! Horrible service weird staff n wings aren t good & on top of everything there racist as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Such a great restaurant! We frequently do carry out from here and every time we are so satisfied. The portions are great and reasonably priced. The food is always so well flavored and seasoned, especially the buffalo brussel sprouts. There is something here for everyone, i highly recommend.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I really enjoyed this place. We went here to watch the NFL game. They have a good amount of TVs for watching sports. I did not give them 5 stars because they made a mistake and brought us an extra beer. Instead of giving it to us at no charge they charged us for it as if we had ordered it. The food was outstanding. I had a French dip and I would certainly recommend the sandwich. It was a great place to go to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good atmosphere, good food, although the salmon sandwich was a little salty but tasty, good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Cool vibes. I loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A MUST visit.......again and again and again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food and drinks were delicious. Food portions are also large and drinks are strong. Once we ordered the food cake out very fast, just took em a moment to take our order. We loved the vibe inside too. Very hip diner, hipster fancy if you will, yet casual. Will be back for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The staff was friendly, the service was fast. We did not have to wait long for our food to be served. I would recommend The Continental Manchester.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Weekday lunch, prompt and friendly service, quick turnaround, excellent overall experience. Sailor was A1 as was the beef brisket sandwich. Sweet potato fries are the way to go. Large portions, fairly priced. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place was really awesome. The customer service was lovely and the food was really delicious I had the falafel wrap which was perfect with the grilled asparagus. And my son had their kale salmon salad which was also delicious. Highly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Yummertime

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Easily one of the best spots in Richmond . Any menu item is sure to be a fit . Bar amazing with tons of creative and seasonal drinks . Attentive and personable servers . Great hours and confidently located . 10 out of 10 Must Try Dishes - Dirty Fries (Real Deal Ranch ) , and Buffalo Brussels , my God !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

So good! Great service, quick, a food was awesome! I got the beef french dip with sweet potato fries.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Seating was a little tight inside and some of our food was wrong and/or. They corrected the issues immediately and professionally. Good value food - it was good and portions were big. Like real big. Atmosphere was a younger crowd. Would go back again and would recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The place is bloody fantastic and a shame more people havent reviewed it. Yes at first you look at the menu and think why is this club sandwich kind of expensive well be sure they are giving you 4 sandwiches and a god d***n fryer full of crispy/yet soft fries (good soft). And their burrito special..... They dont tell you it takes two plates. TWO PLATES, either thats a dinner for two your two dinners for you. Youll almost never leave eating your whole meal. And its delicous, came in my mouth with the queso, shrimp, and chorizo dancing in sync in my mouth. I screamed from ecstasy. May have scared some people from the bar but definitely brought some people from the street to see what the commotion was. Overall, a great place with great whole. You come in and the staff are so friendly you be inviting them home to meet your parents. Love it here

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Highly recommend the Salmon Reuben with brussel sprouts on the side!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food and cocktails! But more importantly, amazing staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very nice place. I love the new Giavos place. Kudos.....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great new spot in old Manchester!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great addition to Manchester. Solid spot for dinner or brunch. Great service and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The service, price, and portion size was great! The food was fresh and tasted awesome!