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7 Reviews
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24 January 2017
Friendly staff and a delicious menu. I believe they're closing the Balliceaux name and rebranding. Great space and would love to dine there again.
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06 January 2017
Received a gift certificate to eat here. The Wife and I are both vegetarian and enjoyed the food. Unfortunately they will be closing soon.
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20 December 2016
I don't typically write reviews, but this was one of the most negative experiences I have ever had in a restaurant. Being new to RVA, and unfamiliar with the "must try" restaurants , my friend and I decided to try this place out for dinner, as we had heard positive things.The ambiance of the restaurant is awesome. Dark, cozy, and the music that was playing was fitting for the atmosphere.The food WAS good- but not worth $17. We both got the garlic shrimp noodle bowl. The shrimp was good, but didn't really get the garlic flavor, and the kale was excessive, overpowering the plate. This was a Sunday at around 6 pm when we went. Their menu CLEARLY states at the top that from Tuesday-Sunday they have happy hour between 5-8 pm which includes $5 specialty cocktails. Which is half off the original price. My friend and I both ordered two cocktails, assuming it would amount to $10 each. When we got our bill we noticed that we were charged full price, paying between $20-24 a piece in just drinks. We would not have ordered a second cocktail if we knew we were being charged full price. When we asked the waitress about it, she essentially stated that they don't do happy hour for cocktails on Sunday, and after we showed her what was written on the menu, she stated that they "sometimes do half off specialty cocktails, but not Sundays." She was very vague and passive in her explanation. A chef who was sitting near us overheard our conversation, and actually came to apologize and he kindly admitted that the menu is misleading and that they need to change how the advertisement is worded. He offered a free round of cocktails on him as an apology. Though that was a kind offer, it was not the appropriate one. He should have fixed our bills, and charged us 1/2 price for our cocktails as the menu advertised. We won't be going back to this restaurant, and will certainly not be recommending it to others.
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09 December 2016
Well. Kind of racist. Another over done asian fusion place in an already crowded market. Had a good music scene. Had. Prices have also always been just a little too over comfortable for what you get.
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28 April 2016
I regularly like to pop into Balliceaux for delicious drinks. The bartenders are all knowledgable and talented at making drinks. I'm never disappointed. The new menu is great. The new & recently added stir-fried wheat noodle dish is PHENOMENAL. The entire staff is great and the manager was very sweet and helpful.
My go-to place for food and late night dancing.report this review -
26 April 2016
I have been to Balliceaux twice in the last 6 months and have loved every minute I spent there. The atmosphere is very Richmond: great vibes, not too loud and amazing decor. The drinks and service was also great. My favorite of all was the food. The provide a unique presentation and twist to traditional dishes, mixing flavors and styles from all over the world. You have to check it out for yourself!
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23 April 2016
Been there twice and here are a few of the many highlights.
Great food: including some amazing dishes. Ginger carrot soup - excellent also the grilled pork vermicelli. The french fries were off the charts - not sure how the chef does it but hope he never forgets the recipe. Desserts are uniformly wonderful - can't go wrong with any of the selections. Tip of the hat the chef for mixing eastern and western cuisines seamlessly.
Great atmosphere: Balliceaux (like ancient Gaul) is divided into three parts. The dining area is in the foreground when you enter, then moving toward the back you encounter the bar area and finally tucked in the rear is an entertainment space. As you walk from the bar to the rear you can peek at the kitchen and watch creative people preparing wonderful dishes. Also, the barman was friendly and very knowledgeable.
Great diversity: looks like folks of all ages and stripes feel comfortable here. A very welcoming place.report this review
