3rd Street Diner
(804) 788-4750
218 E Main St
Richmond,
VA
23219
37.5419
-77.4422
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
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The Scene
With more character than a Woody Allen movie, 3rd Street has a funky interior--part diner, part loft, part Key West dive. The balcony, bar and high windows set the scene for this urban-chic mecca. Who's going? You'll see everyone from corporate CEOs to good ol' boys in this urban diner. Sunday mornings are fairly colorful, but the main attraction is on weekends after the bars close--taste of the Wild West saloon, sans the shootouts. Look for "hair of the dog" morning folks or those skipping the Old Dominion Club (after hours club) to have a drunken breakfast, share some drunken company or just smoke cigarettes.
The Food
French toast is the best breakfast item of note. Also a great place to grab a cheeseburger and fries, but don't forget the lime-ade (a Richmond staple).
User Reviews
MynameisSlim
February 19, 2009
I walked into the diner for the first time about a year and change ago. It seemed nice, they had just finished renovations if i remember correctly. I had been heard all sorts of things about the place, both good and bad. Like most people the bad reviews stuck in my head but i was in the area and they are 24 hours so i decided 'why not?' I was seated within seconds by a very polite waitress. The service was quick and the wait staff treated me like an old friend and talked to me and made me feel good about giving it a chance. I checked out the menu, great prices by the way. I ordered a soup and salad, it was fresh and tasted so good i ordered an entree AND desert. I usually don't order more than soup and salad but the service was so good, the wait staff was so polite and the whole atmosphere was just perfect. The manager on shift came over during my meal, asked me about the service, talked to me and truly cared about the welfare of the restaurant. He also told me about the historic significance of the building as its been standing since 1861 and a restaurant since 1926! I took home a carry out menu and ive been eating there every week since. Don't listen to the negative hype, plenty of people will complain but not everything is 5 stars. This diner is truly a landmark both for historical sake and for foodies of all ages. I recently ate in and had the same great service. The day waitress and day manager were both eager to take comments and questions and chat with me. Such a friendly environment and the best food on Main St IMHO.You're only cheating yourself if you don't stop by and grab a bite. Truly a place worth visiting every day if you need a hot meal, a friendly chat, a cold beer, and a good good time. Did i mention they're 24-7? I went during the day, usually about noon - 1pm. Check it out, you wont be disappointed i assure you.
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RonHorse
February 09, 2009
was Twittered about this place by my bro Brody. got there, needless to say, seated IMMEDIATELY. my waitress looked like she just seen a ghost. ordered my coffee "up" and "dirty" and best believe there were no hassles. ordered a Cloudyburger with grape dippin sauce. every sensory nerve on my taste buds was SCINTILLATED and TITILLATED but they made me go to the car for ketchup packets. but c'mon this diner can sure CUT A MUSTARD packet. thats when i saw the hostess shove some dude. all the charming regulars are really gross and the owners hair was all burnt off. he looked like a lame raisin but my meal was frickin Kream of the Krop.
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WMWetzel
January 30, 2008
The newly remodeled diner leaves a lot to be desired. I too had hoped that the owner of this diner would make some great improvements when the city made them clean the place up but, that is not the case. The service is really sub standard and most of the wait staff appear to be very disinterested in the customers. The ?regulars? really seem to be treated well but the customers that just happen in seem to wait for long periods of time for any form of service. It also concerns me that they feel the need to post an armed security officer at the front of the diner? The diner is owned by the same guy that owns Daddy Rabbits and the Candy Bar strip clubs and I think that may be the same atmosphere that he is going for here. I recommend that you drive the extra mile and try another restaurant.
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All-Smoking All The Time:
Non-smokers beware--there is no non-smoking section.
Don't Stare:
If you're a prep, there will be freaks here. If you're a freak, there will be preps here.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
