The Republic

Ode to the Republic. 2053 W. Broad St.
The Black and Red clad restaurant is a signature of Richmond flare, creating a dinning experience when The Republic really is just a bar. A packed bar at that! Even on a Saturday afternoon bar crawlers just couldn't keep themselves away as a steady flow Richmonder’s came to eat and drink.

Unlike a run of the mill bar in Richmond, The Republic plays no favorite to beer or liquor but also offers a decent wine list.

The menu is equipped with small plates, soups, salads and sandwiches. We began our Republic adventure ordering two small plates; the Tuna Ceviche, and the Pierogi’s. The Ceviche was served with a wasabi spread and flat bread and proved to be a flattering way to begin a meal. The Pierogi was a ravioli crescent dumpling filled with mashed potatoes. Which were packed with heavy flavor but light on the tummy! Both small plates proved to go above and beyond the mundane bar food that is so often advertised as the best.

The steak sub was unfortunately overshadowed by the small plates; however the onion rings were well worth the disappointing entree. Though onion rings are staples in most bars around town these could be the best onion rings in Richmond! You can not order just a side of onion rings, so if you want to taste them for yourself you’re going to have to order the mediocre sub.

Overall; the staff was attentive and lacked the glorified attitude that most Richmond wait staff seems to get away with. The Republic offers a casual restaurant and bar experience and one hell of a good time!