Pinky's is fabulous!Highlights:- Refreshing menu selection.- Excellent customer service.- Plenty of N/A bar options.- Beautiful, open layout in the dining room.Everything we ordered was great but I particularly enjoyed the Octopus and the Beet Salad.Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Papas, Octopus
Kerrie Key
Delicious food....tenetive staff. They served our walk-in group of 10 with ease.The unique menu had something for everyone....not a single complaint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerome Mo
Came here for a special occasion to send off one of our billet boys. Sat outside by a fire pit. Table was small but the staff accomodated with another table. Food is decent a bit pricey but understandable as this is a newer hot spot on many peoples radar. Again food is on the saltier side but generally good flavored.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Galia RVA
Lovely meal! Blaire looked after us superbly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JONBOY4397KRZY
This is a review in regards to the owner and handling their hiring process:I was offered a position at pinky’s to work full time, even though I was originally searching for a second part time job. So, with me willing to accept the job, my requirements were to quit my current job and let Steve, the owner, know I did as to move forward with the process.Long story short: we interviewed Monday (in his defense I was running behind and needed to push the interview back 30 minutes-I DID NOT cancel however) and we both agreed I’d be there to start the following Wednesday. I talked to my job on Tuesday, I was busy the day after with work as well as visiting a family member in poor health (an issue I made clear upfront to Steve that I was dealing with as well as my own health issues), he reached out that Thursday asking how quitting went, I responded the next day because I closed at my current job very late but I said it went fine and that I plan on being there next Wednesday 100%, and he replied with the same.Later that day, because I was visiting the family memember I had mentioned previously, I didn’t get the chance to text back. He later texted me saying he rescinded his offer because he “felt unsure with the communication not really being there”.He’s only called me once, and it was for the interview, everything was over text. I told him I put in my notice to leave my current job and that I had been transparent with my current job as well as him about my current life and work schedule.He made me a job offer, asked I quit my current one, and when I did the offer was taken back. He handled it poorly as a professional and should put trust into people and give them the opportunity to prove themselves. I offered to do a working interview even, he declined and offered the job straight up. Now I have no full time job and this is the fault of the ownership and management of pinky’s. Best of luck with their business, however very upsetting I’m out of full time work now.
Eleanor Duncan Campbell
How can it be called Pinky’s but not have pink lemonade? Missed opportunity! That’s all. Everything else is great and amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Papas
Jason Nicholas
Great spot! Tried it for lunch and wasn’t too busy. Service was super! Waiter did an excellent job. Want to go back and try some other options as well! Cheese fries are worth getting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Chicken Sandwich
Toni Penn
Busy little place! We came by on Saturday night but could not get in. Definitely make a reservation. We had Sunday dinner here, and drinks, food, and service were great. For appetizer, we had the pork belly, and it was outstanding. I had the Rockfish Cartoccio, and my husband had the Chrispy Chicken Piccata as our main entrée. The Chicken Piccata was huge, enough for two. They were both delicious. Highly recommend. Parking can be a little hard to find.
Pinky’s is such a find! Especially for gluten free people! We had the lamb papas and the manchego+ pancetta tapas. The manchego was SOO GOOD. The lamb was delicious but over seasoned. The service was great and very accommodating! Would recommend!
I've been here 3-4 times and it is always amazing. I love that the menu changes with the season. They have a mocktail menu that has some yummy drinks on it. I've eaten so many different things and its is always good. I've always made a reservation ahead of time and am seated as soon as I show up. One of my favorite places to go for date night.Dietary restrictions: GF and they have mocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
chuck
We love this restaurant, the dishes are always on point. We finally tried the octopus and it was amazing.
All around top notch experience. The service was some of the best I’ve had in a while. The atmosphere was great. And every person in our eight person party LOVED their meals. From vegan to gluten free to no restrictions at all, every meal came prepared well, hot and so so good. I don’t live in the area anymore but will come back again the next time I visit.
Meatballs were horrible lamb was my taste.. 5 ppl we totalled 210$ plus a 50$ tipNot 1 person enjoyed their food but my god the crew were a amazing team worked well together along with covering each and the atmosphere was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Nicholas Junes
I don’t get the hype. The food was really average and not “Mediterranean”. If you’re going to serve calamari and call yourself a Mediterranean restaurant then you’ve got to bring it, which they absolutely did not. I tasted 5 or 6 different dishes from amongst the table and never found myself thinking “oh that’s really good” or wanting to dive in for more. I felt the pricing was a too expensive for the quality and flavor of dishes. Service was great and the atmosphere was.. unique. There was no music or any real cohesion with the “theme” - it was some directionless mishmash which a lot of new-Richmond restaurants fall under. Like kind of cool but more of just meh. Trying to be something elevated but missing the mark (in my opinion). I also understand the name Pinky’s has sentimental value but.. a “Mediterranean” restaurant called Pinky’s? I don’t know, I’m not trying to be mean but this place is like so many other places around town that have popped up in recent years which are average, “trendy”, directionless, and overpriced. If you wanna be Mediterranean then be Mediterranean! I don’t get this place and I rarely write bad reviews.
Pinky's is fabulous!Highlights:- Refreshing menu selection.- Excellent customer service.- Plenty of N/A bar options.- Beautiful, open layout in the dining room.Everything we ordered was great but I particularly enjoyed the Octopus and the Beet Salad.Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Papas, Octopus
Delicious food....tenetive staff. They served our walk-in group of 10 with ease.The unique menu had something for everyone....not a single complaint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for a special occasion to send off one of our billet boys. Sat outside by a fire pit. Table was small but the staff accomodated with another table. Food is decent a bit pricey but understandable as this is a newer hot spot on many peoples radar. Again food is on the saltier side but generally good flavored.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lovely meal! Blaire looked after us superbly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a review in regards to the owner and handling their hiring process:I was offered a position at pinky’s to work full time, even though I was originally searching for a second part time job. So, with me willing to accept the job, my requirements were to quit my current job and let Steve, the owner, know I did as to move forward with the process.Long story short: we interviewed Monday (in his defense I was running behind and needed to push the interview back 30 minutes-I DID NOT cancel however) and we both agreed I’d be there to start the following Wednesday. I talked to my job on Tuesday, I was busy the day after with work as well as visiting a family member in poor health (an issue I made clear upfront to Steve that I was dealing with as well as my own health issues), he reached out that Thursday asking how quitting went, I responded the next day because I closed at my current job very late but I said it went fine and that I plan on being there next Wednesday 100%, and he replied with the same.Later that day, because I was visiting the family memember I had mentioned previously, I didn’t get the chance to text back. He later texted me saying he rescinded his offer because he “felt unsure with the communication not really being there”.He’s only called me once, and it was for the interview, everything was over text. I told him I put in my notice to leave my current job and that I had been transparent with my current job as well as him about my current life and work schedule.He made me a job offer, asked I quit my current one, and when I did the offer was taken back. He handled it poorly as a professional and should put trust into people and give them the opportunity to prove themselves. I offered to do a working interview even, he declined and offered the job straight up. Now I have no full time job and this is the fault of the ownership and management of pinky’s. Best of luck with their business, however very upsetting I’m out of full time work now.
How can it be called Pinky’s but not have pink lemonade? Missed opportunity! That’s all. Everything else is great and amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Papas
Great spot! Tried it for lunch and wasn’t too busy. Service was super! Waiter did an excellent job. Want to go back and try some other options as well! Cheese fries are worth getting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Chicken Sandwich
Busy little place! We came by on Saturday night but could not get in. Definitely make a reservation. We had Sunday dinner here, and drinks, food, and service were great. For appetizer, we had the pork belly, and it was outstanding. I had the Rockfish Cartoccio, and my husband had the Chrispy Chicken Piccata as our main entrée. The Chicken Piccata was huge, enough for two. They were both delicious. Highly recommend. Parking can be a little hard to find.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Piccata, Crispy Pork Belly
Exciting dishes with lots of flavor!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Octopus
Pinky’s is such a find! Especially for gluten free people! We had the lamb papas and the manchego+ pancetta tapas. The manchego was SOO GOOD. The lamb was delicious but over seasoned. The service was great and very accommodating! Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Papas
Restaurantji Recommends
I've been here 3-4 times and it is always amazing. I love that the menu changes with the season. They have a mocktail menu that has some yummy drinks on it. I've eaten so many different things and its is always good. I've always made a reservation ahead of time and am seated as soon as I show up. One of my favorite places to go for date night.Dietary restrictions: GF and they have mocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love this restaurant, the dishes are always on point. We finally tried the octopus and it was amazing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salumi Board, Fried Calamari, Fries, Char-Grilled Octopus, Crab Risotto, Pinky's Classic Meatballs, Manchego
All around top notch experience. The service was some of the best I’ve had in a while. The atmosphere was great. And every person in our eight person party LOVED their meals. From vegan to gluten free to no restrictions at all, every meal came prepared well, hot and so so good. I don’t live in the area anymore but will come back again the next time I visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mocktails, Char-Grilled Octopus, Crispy Chicken Piccata, Crab Risotto, Lamb Papas, Pinky's Classic Meatballs
Meatballs were horrible lamb was my taste.. 5 ppl we totalled 210$ plus a 50$ tipNot 1 person enjoyed their food but my god the crew were a amazing team worked well together along with covering each and the atmosphere was awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
I don’t get the hype. The food was really average and not “Mediterranean”. If you’re going to serve calamari and call yourself a Mediterranean restaurant then you’ve got to bring it, which they absolutely did not. I tasted 5 or 6 different dishes from amongst the table and never found myself thinking “oh that’s really good” or wanting to dive in for more. I felt the pricing was a too expensive for the quality and flavor of dishes. Service was great and the atmosphere was.. unique. There was no music or any real cohesion with the “theme” - it was some directionless mishmash which a lot of new-Richmond restaurants fall under. Like kind of cool but more of just meh. Trying to be something elevated but missing the mark (in my opinion). I also understand the name Pinky’s has sentimental value but.. a “Mediterranean” restaurant called Pinky’s? I don’t know, I’m not trying to be mean but this place is like so many other places around town that have popped up in recent years which are average, “trendy”, directionless, and overpriced. If you wanna be Mediterranean then be Mediterranean! I don’t get this place and I rarely write bad reviews.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5