Lemaire is not the most expensive restaurant in Richmond, Virginia

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The Lemaire Restaurant, located at 101 W Franklin Street inside the Jefferson Hotel, has been described as the most expensive restaurant in Richmond, Virginia, and offers fine dining at its best.

Lemaire might have been the most expensive restaurant in Richmond at one time, but not today. Even though some people might think so, Lemaire is not considered the most restaurant in the city or state. People might think so because Lemaire does offer a fine dining experience. However, the average meal will set customers back about $50, as will many other restaurants in the area. People are paying more for the atmosphere, environment, elegant decor, popularity, and name recognition instead of for the food.

Tripadvisor's review:

“Located inside of the Jefferson, by far the most expensive restaurant in Richmond, VA."

Even though the above is on Tripadvisor's Review page, the menu prices listed do not reflect that Lemaire is the most expensive in Richmond.

About Lemaire

The restaurant, named after Thomas Jefferson's French chef, has a grand, classic setting with white tablecloths.

Lemaire serves food inspired by Virginia's coastal and agricultural traditions from farm to table. The menu has contemporary American, American, and Southern food at reasonable prices.

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Some menu items include:

• Breakfast: Eggs Benedict for $18, smoked salmon royal for $19, a three-egg omelet for $16, and a breakfast sandwich for $15.
• Lunch: Crispy Chesapeake Bay oysters for $18, Ahi Tuna Tartare for $20, and crispy deviled eggs for $12.
• Dinner: Manakintowne Farms lettuces with pickled blueberries, ricotta, grilled corn, and spiced almonds for $15, and jumbo lump crab cake for $25.

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Dessert prices are comparable with those of other restaurants in the area. Lemaire has a curated wine list of over 200 offerings. Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. when customers can enjoy $5 cocktails and wine, $3 Virginia drafts, and $20 for three appetizers.