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Julep's New Southern CuisinevsLemaire Restaurant
Both restaurants are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Lemaire Restaurant scores slightly better than Julep's New Southern Cuisine. Lemaire Restaurant ranks #5 in Richmond with approval from 4 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Julep's New Southern Cuisine
Fodor's
1719-21 East Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
From $0/night
Fodor's "The specialty here is New Southern cuisine, with seasonal lunch and dinner menus that include tempting dishes such as roasted game hen." Full review
Lemaire Restaurant Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Tasting Table
101 West Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220-5009
From $15/night
Fodor's "Named after Etienne Lemaire, Maître d'Hôtel to Thomas Jefferson from 1794 until the end of his presidency, this is no ordinary hotel eatery." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"New American cuisine comes to life at Lemaire, located in Richmond’s historic Jefferson Hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The historic marble-and-stained-glass foyer of the majestic Jefferson Hotel is stunning enough to wow any visitor, even before they enter this storied dining room." Full review
Tasting Table "The cooking at Richmond's swankiest restaurant, inside the equally opulent Jefferson Hotel, is elegant and smart, elevating the bounty of Virginia's farmlands with the precision of French technique." Full review
