"This is our favorite lunch spot in Richmond, by far. We have an extremely low tolerance for subpar ingredients, and Artisan seems to share our high standards. Considering the ingredients and quality control, this restaurant offers incredible value. We normally can’t afford the restaurants we like so we are so grateful for this gem. Everything is fresh. The BLAT is my favorite sandwich, it’s reliably good. The crab sandwich is amazing. The fries are excellent. The tasty chipotle mayo has a nice kick and is homemade. The Spanish cheesecake is superb and really tastes like a proper basque cheesecake (a true treat). The Bundt cakes are perfect too. The menu and each dish is clearly crafted with care, and the owner / chef is often on site (this makes such a difference for restaurant quality, in my experience). And the staff is so lovely, it’s always a genuine joy to engage. They have a cute and welcoming outdoor area for eating, but we usually like to take our meal over to nearby Armistice Brewery where we pair our meal with a top-notch beer. Come on a weekday for a tranquil vibe. This is a top-tier Richmond experience."

"Cozy, warm and friendly restaurant, the food was delicious, the menu covers all corners, meaning you can find a something for everyone, from the healthy vegetarian to the meat loving omnivores. We had the Brussels sprouts, vegetable lasagne, and ribs. Everything was tasty, service was great. We will come back, the outdoor seating will allow us to bring our furry companions."

"Great food, great outdoor seating, and great customer service. It was my first time here and I thoroughly enjoyed the nice seating outside with pretty plants and heat lamps. We ordered a salad(forget the name) it was very good and it was taco Tuesday so we got the tuna tacos. Just as a warning, it was raw tuna which we didn’t realize, but it was still very good. They should clarify that on the menu(in my opinion). The cashier was very nice!!"

"Nice place to eat intentionally created foods. They have some very nice organic bottled juices that are on the high end of price but worth it."

"I’ve always liked this café, but today was really disappointing. I ordered the steak salad (which is normally great), but the steak was clearly microwaved — rubbery, chewy, and unpleasant to eat. I understand it was less than an hour before closing, but that’s no excuse for serving something that low-effort, especially at $17. I expected the same quality I’ve gotten here before, not something that felt rushed and careless. The guy that works at the counter was very nice as always though."