Lara's Fine Dining
$$ • Bars, Italian, Seafood
Hours:
1900 Esplanade Dr, Richmond
(510) 234-1860
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Lara's Fine Dining Reviews
I came here on a Saturday evening around 5pm. We were seated immediately with a window view. To start we got crab cakes. It was so delicious, and sadly you only get two ?. I highly recommend this appetizer. For entrees, I got a lobster & shrimp risotto dish. The whole dish lacked flavor and I don't recommend this dish at all. My boyfriend got a bacon wrapped filet migon. It was very good! Even the vegetables were delicious. To end dinner, we shared a caramel cheesecake. This was...read full review
I came here with a large group of women. There was plenty of free parking in the free parking lot. This place is one of Richmond's hidden jewels. It's situated right on the marina bay for fantastic views on non cloudy days. The friendly hostess seated us right away. The wait staff was very responsive to our needs. Each order was taken with patience and care. I had the corn chowder as an appetizer, the shrimp omlete that was served with potatoes and freshly cut fruit as my main...read full review
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Hours
Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
Sunday | 11AM - 8PM |
This restaurant is a gem. If you sit by a window in the bar or dining area, you'll have an lovely view of the Bay at the Richmond Marina. A convivial atmosphere. The owner, Lara, is usually present, and may sing an aria if she stops at your table. A mostly Italian menu, the food is always great. In addition to crab Louis, I had one of the best cooked T-bone steaks I've ever tasted.