Charlesinrichmond t1_j9uft8j wrote on February 24, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Reply to comment by RVAWTFBBQ in Richmond's Bi-Weekly Restaurant Review Thread by DrGingeyy

I think Mcleans is totally a hidden gem for what it is. Classic old school southern diner. Been a while since I was there since I'm avoiding carbs, but it was always pretty packed, and pretty cheap

El Pope has actually been busier the last few times I went, I hope it isn't going down

RVAPerson804 t1_j9v0k0y wrote on February 24, 2023 at 7:27 PM

I would take Moore Street over McLeans. Better vibe, faster service, and sorry for bringing politics into it, but if such things matter to you, McLeans is super Trumpy, always has Glen Youngkin there anytime he needs a photo op in a diner setting.

McLeans used to have a great chicken fried style steak but switched over to a frozen one. Moore street also has a frozen one, but when I asked at Moore they told me so.

Charlesinrichmond t1_j9ytkmk wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:55 PM

Trump does bother me, Youngkin doesn't. I assume it's all frozen at that price point, but somehow how it is cooked matters. Flavors have always been on point at Mcleans. I do want to try Moore, but flip side more of a pain to get into