Best Seasonal Restaurants in Dumbarton

Helen’s is such a treat! Fun, kitschy decor and incredible food. Such a gem in RVA. Can be pricey if you do it up like we did but it’s worth it.

Great food, great service, authentic Greek tastes, and large quantities at daily reasonable prices

My experience was lovely. Each item on the tray was delectable (I especially enjoyed the savories), and both teas I tried (Josephine and Georgia's Peach) were perfectly brewed and served at the ideal temperature. Staff (shout out to Ellie and Emma!) was attentive but not overbearing, and I was perfectly comfortable dining alone, without any awkwardness. The ambience was casually refined, with understated table settings that let the room and experience speak for itself. It was a bit lively, but that's on me for choosing a reservation on Saturday--I would expect similar energy at any location in the area on likely the busiest day of the week. A wonderful way to spend a rainy post-holiday afternoon. Will be recommending to friends in need of decompression.

Excellent menu and service. Started with the East and West Coast sushi rolls. Entrees were the filet, the blackened Mahi Mahi and the Kale Caesar salad with Salmon. Everything was delicious!

It had become a family tradition for my daughter, husband and me to visit Amuse on Christmas Eve. It had also been a few years since we’d been able to time it right! This year we made a plan and I am so glad we did. The food and service were both outstanding! Alex took care of us from start - with our sparkling holiday cocktails - through lunch with scallops, oysters, a strip steak, and the best beets, brussel sprouts, and parsnips - until dessert, an upside down pear and pomegranate cake. We won’t wait as long before we go back again!