Really like their happy hour prices on appetizers, but yeah - the drink prices are pretty high. Especially for beer and especially compared to what Palani Drive's beer prices are.

Wandered into Botanya the other night. Wine was good and so was our app, but it's definitely priced at a "special occasion" price point. The built in 18% tip was a surprise too. Very pretty inside, but being next door to an emergency vet can lead to some emotionally harrowing scenery outside.

Tried Bar West. Vibes were weird (way too bright inside?), drinks were pricey especially the beers. I regret to say, however, that they have the best $16 burger I've ever had. Too damn much for a burger, but at least it was good.

Not sure we'd go back to either place.

On a positive note, however, we went to Lakeside Loveshack last night for dinner and hung out in the parking lot for the music they had. Just a guy with a great voice playing his guitar, but it was wonderfully unpretentious and authentic after the weeks earlier dining out experiences.

My wife went a while back and thought the food was OKAY, but her group got pushed out the door after paying despite still finishing desserts and drinks etc. Thought they were pretty rude and not worth the money.

Yeah, "Joe's Inn is mid" is my hot take for food in Richmond.

Conejo. Flavors were merely okay, everything was pricey, and the portions were tiny. Didn't try any of the drinks, but the whole place felt more like a restaurant to be seen at instead of eat at. These complaints make me feel old.