Best Southern American Restaurants in Petersburg

Outstanding food and MASSIVE portions. The service was equivalent to the food: OUTSTANDING! We had the Whiting fish, catfish, po boy, and chicken dish. All were cooked to perfection. We will DEFINITELY be back!

We had a wonderful dinner tonight! Great service, nice ambiance and the food was fantastic. We can’t wait to return.

This was my husband and my first time to Lemaire. We specifically scheduled a time to visit The Jefferson Hotel during the holiday season. It did not disappoint. We arrived at the hotel and found the parking lot easily. We took a ticket (to be validated at the meal), and we entered the lobby. We were greeted by the host and taken tour our seat within just a minute or so. The ambiance is perfect. Low lighting, but not so low that you can't read. The music is perfect, allowing for conversation to take place without having to yell, but also providing a nice background sound. Our server was Candi. She greeted us warmly and in a friendly manner. We ordered the Caesar salads which were delicious. The best I've had in a while. We ordered the chicken breast to split. It came with an apricot wild rice and sauces. These were all amazing! No critiques. We also ordered a side of the mac and cheese, which was delicious as well. We each had two glasses of sparkling rose to celebrate the day (January 1st) and finished with the chocolate caramel gateau. Candi was pleasant and helpful the entire time. She was friendly and interesting, asking us questions about ourselves and making conversation. All in all, this was a great experience. We even talked about it being an annual event for us.

Fabulous! From the Service, Ambience and Food! OMG the Food! Sweet potato waffles and 3 gorgeous tasty perfection chicken wings fried! Egg Vegetable scramble! Gracious the portions! The perfection of the taste in this hidden Colonial Heights gem! No matter the distance just go just go and eat for yourself!! The menu is so delectable a decision is difficult but whatever you choose the portion will be large and delicious!

Shirley's is the best thing that has happened in Old Towne Petersburg in a very long time. The food is superb, the service is wonderful and I cannot wait to go back. I have been there for lunch twice and I highly recommend the tomato bisque that comes with a delicious mini cornbread and the new "composed salad" is outstanding, especially with the southern buttermilk dressing. Desserts are unique and so tasty. My favorite part of the meal each time was that I had coffee with warm cream. I have never had that at a restaurant before. Service is outstanding and atmosphere is so nice. I highly recommend Shirley's for lunch. I love it!