Chez Foushee

A warm, sunny spring day set the scene as Richmond's Gentleman, Mr. RVA, sat out outside Cafe Kitsune Palais Royal, sipping on a smooth, well crafted Matcha Latte. His ivory Panama Fedora complimented tailored linen pants and the light blue shirt he adorned; yet couldn't compare to the splendor of his Melanin Muse seated to his right. Reflecting on the breathtaking artwork and artifacts found in France's world famous Louvre Museum, he couldn't help but to thing how many artists had walked these hallowed corridors since it's completion in 1793. "Mr. Worthington, it's a pleasure having you with us this evening, " his waiter said, snapping him out of his vision and guiding him back to Richmond's Art District and his latest dining excursion. Menthe verte walls held scenic pictures of nature and French military royal garb. Jazz's own, Ella Fitzgerald crooned, "I'm beginning to see the light, " just as dusk fell and candlelights illuminated the restaurant.

Deer and Elk antlers underscored cherry hardwood floors while white linen cloths rested upon each table top. This suave & refined locale prides itself on serving, sensational, seasonal French Cuisine & delicious Cocktails, in a atmosphere that exudes elegance. Mesdames et Messieurs de la decouverte de RVA, je vous devoile, Chez Foushee Restaurant & Cafe. @chezfoushee. Appetizer- White Bean Hummus~ a delicious centerpiece of Creamy White Bean, Lemon, Tahiti, encompassed by freshly sliced Carrots, Celery, & herbed Crudites. Mocktail- Spring Thyme~ Fresh Lemon, Honey Thyme Simple Syrup, a "secret ingredient, " topped with Rosemary Sprigs. Entree- Spring Risotto~ Seasoned Jumbo Shrimp resting upon silky, handmade Risotto fused with cut Asparagus, Shaved Brussel Sprouts & all accented by grated Parmesan Cheese.

Wine Pairing- a glass of 2017 Chardonnay, Reverse de Rochers, Burgundy, FR. Russel- I greatly appreciate your rapport, recommendations, and hospitality. Much Obliged. Please, if you haven't already, follow me on my official Instagram page @Discoveringrva and take a journey with the Gentleman, "Mr. RVA" and uncover the hidden gems of our noteworthy city. #discoveringrva. #804 #va #virginia #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #delish #foodpic #eating #foodandwine #eeeeeats #foodiegram #igfood #forkyeah

Beautiful restaurant in Richmond. The food and service were excellent! Parking is street parking but usually not too hard to find. Went on one of their nights they have Candlelit dinners with piano music - it was magical. Our server, Anthony, was an absolute gem. Highly recommend the Brie appetizer and the crab cake! The drinks were great too - they even accommodated me when I asked for something not on the menu (bay breeze drink). Overall, it was a fabulous experience and the restaurant has great ambiance. Can't wait to go back!

New decor looks great. Incredible ambiance. Swift service. Food was tasty.

My fiance and I dined with another couple at Chez Foushee last night and had an absolutely lovely experience. Owner Whitney Cardozo has given the iconic space a much-needed facelift that retains the wonderful charm of old and that highlights the unique features of the interior. The fresh paint, thoughtful lighting and new furnishings add a depth and warmth to the ambiance.

Individual lamps on each table, with dimmers that guests can control, adds to the intimacy of the experience. Live piano music, played by Demas Boudreaux, wafts beautifully in the space. Diners pause to clap softly at the conclusion of each piece. Let's be honest--there's nothing else like that in richmond! The food and service are suburb and are perfectly matched to their surroundings.

The menu is French-inspired but not "frilly". It's simple food, executed beautifully. There are meat and seafood options, as well as variations for vegetarians. Our table enjoyed fried oysters--perfectly breaded, seasoned and fried to be crispy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside. I don't really like oysters and I enjoyed these.

Others enjoyed a carrot soup, whimsically served in an antique tea cup and a fresh green salad with a delicious house-made mustard vinaigrette. I had the steak frites for my entree. It was delicious. Perfectly seasoned flank steak, served spot-on medium rare was melt-in-my-mouth tender, drenched in a savory bordelaise sauce. It was surrounded by crisp house-cut fries and bright French green beans--a needed foil to the richness of the dish.

My boo had the beef bougignon, with tender braised morsels of beef with carrots, onions and mushrooms topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. The bite I stole was wonderful--rich and savory as it should be. A perfect, hearty winter dish. Our friends shared the chicken pot pie and crab cake. I wasn't able to sample them, but they ate every bite and offered rave reviews.

We shared two pieces of Chez's signature dessert--lemon butter cake-- to end our meal. This confection is a richmond institution and I am thrilled it lives on under this new iteration of the restaurant. It is best described as a cross between a key lime pie and cheesecake. It is tart and sweet and utterly delicious! We paired our meal with a two bottles of a lovely willamette valley Pinot noir, selected from a small but well-curated wine list.

Service from Michael and Russel was lovely, and enhanced the experience. Folks often ask for recommendations of a special date-night spot on this page. Chez Foushee is it. It is, in a word, special. Dinner for four including three starters, four entrees, two desserts and two bottles of wine was roughly $400 including tax and 20+ percent gratuity. -- eating dinner at Chez Foushee.

New look! new piano! And it's all about the bar scene and the hip crowd hanging out there.

Returned after a long absence with a party of eight on Friday. Service was attentive, food was delicious. Had the hangar steak and was a great happy camper. As a locally owned business we need to support local! Must say that although the owner was not in, we were greeted warmly and that vibe was throughout the meal.

Had not been to Chez Foushee in. well too many years! So glad we decided to come for our special girls night dinner. The decor is beautifully historic with a modern open concept. Lovely marble bar with equally lovely service. We started off with the fried oysters which could not have been more perfectly fried. The camembert w/caramelized onions and fig jam was delish but the buttered crostini was not a good accompaniment.

Would have preferred a hearty lightly toasted (or not) baguette. For dinner we ordered a couple of hanger steaks and frites. The steaks were rare and done to a 'melt in your mouth state', sumptuously surrounded in a bordelaise sauce. Oh man. I really need to break out the Julia Child cookbooks and learn how to make that divine sauce. We also ordered the mussels special. who can resist yummy shellfish in a white wine sauce. Finished off with a decadent chocolate torte all the while sipping on a couple of bottles of Larouque Pinot Noir. gonna be looking for that at my fave wine store. Wonderful food, great service, beautiful ambiance.

A spectacular dinner at home for nine that could not have been better! Beautifully presented and all guests raved about the food. Friendly delightful service by all and the entire dinner made for a special family gathering.

Great drinks, incredible atmosphere, expert management. The owner greeted us at the door, then made our drinks. Live piano Friday and Saturday nights. Walking in this place is like going back in time. You feel disconnected from today in all the right ways. Will be back. Highly recommend.

Always excellent. Our very favorite restaurant in Richmond. We love Chez Foushee for special occasions or just when we want a nice treat. The staff is superb. They are the perfect blend of professional yet warm and welcoming.

We went here for brunch and it was surprisingly empty. It's a fancy restaurant and it was hard to chose from their tasty-sounding menu, but we ended up getting the crab Benedict and creme brulee French toast. The crab Benedict came with hash browns and fruit, and the French toast came with strawberries and whipped cream on top. Creme brulee French toast was more like a pound cake though it made it more unique- it could function more as a dessert than an entree. Crab Benedict had only a complete pieces of shell that I noticed, and the poached eggs on top we're good.

We also got some Rose tea (which had a fancy-sounding name). It was aromatic yet quite strong. Since we 'checked-in' using Yelp, we got two free truffle pieces. It is worth trying their brunch as they have some unique and good tasting menu items to choose from.

Very nice and classy place. Especially friendly staff. Very good food. And when I went you get a free mini desert for checking in on Yelp. Their French toast is not just like your usual toast. It's an experience. It's like a moist pound cake or a desert. It was perfect.

Great classic dinner spot in Richmond. My parents have been coming here for 20 some years now. I had the Ratatouille and my boyfriend got the Risotto which I tried a bite of. Both were great and super flavorful! We made a reservation just a few hours before on a Saturday night for 4 people and had no issues there were plenty of openings.

I came here with 3 other people and all 4 of us finished every last bite of our food. I got the Risotto and though it was great. The wild mushrooms and parmesan cheese tasted really good. It tastes pretty creamy though, so if you have a diary sensitivity I would think twice before ordering this dish. *notes: This is one of the more upscale restaurants I have been to in Richmond. Don't come underdressed! Also, if you want to come on the weekend for dinner, I would make sure to make a reservation because the restaurant seemed very popular and full when I went.

Wow this place is great. The staff is on point and the food is excellent. The omelette was superbly French complemented with perfectly seasoned crispy potatoes. I will be coming back next time I'm in town.

We were pleasantly surprised! We a really entered waiting k8st for Pearls but since I had previously stayed in the area we walked around - when we found Chez we had a seat for brunch: Best clean cake Benedict Best salmon AMAZING desert & very food drinks Awesome staff & beautiful ambiance We bought a gift certificate for our wonderful neighbors

We got the best seats in the house! This is such a nice, little place with plenty of huge windows and a beautiful marble bar. The service was great.food came out quickly. They changed my meal to suit me more but forgot two of the ingredients the meal was supposed to come with.which made the meal not taste so great. Aside from that, it didnt have much hollandaise and the fries were tasteless.

For RVA, the food is probably pretty good, but for NOVA its mediocre. I usually don't have to ask for hot sauce, at a place like this, but I did. Otherwise the place was beautiful and service was amazing.

I posted 4 stars, but really, I would have given this a solid 3.5. Came here for my husband's birthday. It was a last minute decision and we hadn't made reservations. The hostess was kind of snobby and said that they don't seat anyone without a reservation, and offered us a space at the bar, which we took. The bartender was incredible! SO sweet and accommodating.

We soon asked her about potentially moving to a table and she informed us that they DO seat "walk ins" and asked the hostess to move us. The space is beautiful, with a warm and cozy ambiance. Besides the snobby hostess, the service was wonderful! The food, unfortunately, was a disappointment. My husband and I both felt like we were paying for the name. To splurge on a fancy meal, there are better options in RVA.

A gem that Richmonders tend to take for granted because Chez Foushee has been a staple for so long. We'll not make that mistake again. The restaurant is incredibly appointed with high ceilings and a color scheme that seems to create light. The service was outstanding - the waiter noticed our poached eggs were cooked solid & had the kitchen remake our meals without us saying a word about it, except thank you.

Once the eggs were cooked correctly, the Benedict brunches (one traditional, one crabcake) were fantastic with a hollandaise sauce that is probably the best in the city. The brunch cocktail menu was a great blend of both traditionals and new takes on old favorites. We are so happy that Chez Foushee quietly continues to be a Richmond delight.

Let me start by saying it's restaurant week; which is always a weird snapshot of the restaurant. That being said, the ambiance is upscale, white table cloths, upbeat jazz, and your very own butter spreader. Our waitress was excellent! She was funny and timely even though her section was slammed. Plus, her food reccomendations were on point each step of the way.

The dinner menu itself was classic For: vichoysee, steak & pomme frittes, risotto, ratitouile, etc. They also had more southern options pimento cheese and shrimp creole (both of which I devoured). The food itself was good, really good, done in a traditionalist manner. I craved something in each dosh though, more spice or more heat. It may have been too traditional for me BUT you better believe I'd take a family member there for a fancy night out or a client on a lunch date to impress.

Don't want to leave a review because we left without eating. Our glasses came with a dead fly in it and we didn't want to stay. The food may be great.

When the local brunch joint was too crowded, we found Foushee on Yelp. I'm glad! It wasn't the crowded hipster joint, but a good new American with a French vibe joint. Definitely more upscale. Slightly pricier, but worth it not to wait 45 minutes. We had the chez Benedict. It was good. The hollandaise was a little thin, but the crab cakes had little filler.

I liked them more than bread. The potatoes were flavorful, but room temp. I would have liked them hot. Good coffee. Good service. They are under renovations. That's good because the bathroom was not so great.

Up scale and delicious! It's not a huge place, so it's really quaint and cosy. The service was very nice and friendly. I'd definitely recommend it for a celebrity dinner or date night. Just be sure to come early, if you are parking on the street - they do have parking for the restaurateurs!

Came here for the first time yesterday evening, to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Restaurant was fairly empty at 5:20 pm on a Friday. Did not experience the so called friendly atmosphere everyone had mentioned in their reviews. Reservations were made specifically on open table weeks ago, with mention to please not seat us in the BACK of the establishment.

Next to the restrooms! And that we were celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary. And of course that is exactly where they sat us! To add fuel to the fire. Our waitress with her fake British accent was very rude! She should be glad my husband was with me. Because I would have told her off. From the beginning of our meal! She seem to have a very sarcastic answer for every thing I asked for or made mentioned of on the menu!

She spilled my drink Martini all over the table when putting it down. You would think she would wipe it up? See pics! Not very accommodating for someone who works for tips! Never again. And she received a subpar tip for her subpar service! And could have easily received a $50 tip for phenomenal service and an attitude adjustment

I am a bit surprised to read all the other great reviews about the food after my experience, to be fair maybe l didn't pick the best items of the menu or maybe today wasn't their best day. You decide. My husband and l decided to celebrate our 40th week of pregnancy with a classy brunch. Chez Foushee has a perfectly accurate feel for this occasion.

The room is clean, not too loud, the staff is very welcoming and the service is perfect. Although I wouldn't say the same for the food. The homemade papardelle was a bit of a disappointment. It tasted so bland that I had to keep adding some salt and pepper to make the flavours come out. I could tell the pasta was homemade, but wasn't cooked properly since my plate had a few huge clumps.

My husband ordered quiche du jour; ham and spinach with cheese. It was a bit dry but tasted okay; although nothing as close as we expected considering the profile of the restaurant and the prices. On a Sunday morning around 11pm they were almost completely empty (maybe we should have taken it as a sign). My 3stars are mostly for the good service and the representation, but the chef have to work hard on improving the food.

Came here on Valentine's Day and it was a very good experience, just the right amount of class to enjoy a nice brunch. Firstly, I want to mention that the free parking people are mentioning is in the lot just slightly east of the restaurant (on Grace). It will say in small type at the bottom-most part of the sign that Chez Foushee customers can park there.

I had to hunt for this sign a bit myself, don't want to get towed on V-day! While I made a reservation for 11 am, there apparently was no need to: it was mostly empty both when we arrived and when we left. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and very reminiscent of other European restaurants I have been to. We were quickly seated and seen by our server, who relayed the specials and drink options to us.

I opted for a mimosa and my date some hot tea. The mimosa was good, though I suppose I expected something a little nicer on the champagne end for $9 a glass. We both opted for the eggs benedict, which was pleasantly presented and tasted great. The fruit that came with it was less enticing and a bit chewy, though the omelette part was memorably delicious.

When other tables came in, our server disappeared a bit more than I would have liked, though perhaps he was just giving us our space. Sometimes it's hard to tell. In summary, I would consider coming here for brunch again, though this might not be my top pick. Overall: 3.5 stars ------------- Pros: - Omelets are delicious and nicely presented. - Interior is attractive and well-suited to a nice date or professional meeting. - Free parking is a nice bonus, especially in this area. Cons: - Service is a bit middling, perhaps not the ideal European experience. - Mimosa was weak, recommend against getting it. Same for the fruit side of the meal.

Came to Chez Foushee during Restaurant Week and it was amazing! Although at the time I wished they had done their regular menu that week on top of the Restaurant Week menu, in hindsight it forced me to go out of my comfort zone which I really enjoyed. I can't tell you exactly what I had, but salmon was involved as was a potato dish and salad and lemon butter cake.

The service was top notch, drinks were on point, and the spot is so sexy! I love, love loved the atmosphere. Perfect place for a rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or milestone birthday dinner. This is now added to the list of places to recommend to out-of-towners! Everyone in my party ate everything. The portion sizes were absolutely perfect. Can't wait to go back!