Perch

This is a fantastic place to go at the price point. Food, drinks, dessert, staff are all too notch. Atmosphere is the biggest lacking feature but won't deter us from coming again.

TLDR: The entrees are focused on the protein, with sometimes fun complex sides accompanying them. Sweet and savory are hallmarks. Save room for dessert and try the mixed drinks. 2 apps. 2 entrees, 2 desserts, 3 drinks, for $200.

Appetizers: We enjoyed the fried oysters. Cheesy goodness tops them. They give you five so be prepared to fight over the last. The fries called to me as well. An enjoyable dish, with spicy aioli, right amount of salt to prep is for the entrees.

Food: The seafood de jur was very savory. The artic char and brussel sprouts were very hearty. Paired with ghost cheese and cherries their creamy sweetness was a nice contrast. A sweet potato puree smoothed them together nicely. I had the seafood cioppino. Meat lovers will rejoice at this warm savory dish. Adding a sausage, along with the peppers and onions added a lot of depth to the pescetarian proteins. My favorite was the octopus.

Drinks: As a lover of Whiskey sours I tried their interpretation which used aquafaba, port, and rosemary in addition to Whiskey and lemon. A very complex and refreshing drink. A vegan option foam (aquafaba) have the standard smoothness while the lemon and Port first hit your palette. It has a wonderfully long finish given by the rosemary. Their wine by the glass is a nice selection too. Pinot Noir was a good representation of the varietal.

Dessert: If you don't leave room for dessert here, you're what's wrong with this country. The gingerbread creme brulee was a winner. We also really enjoyed the bread pudding. Warm and creamy, it's topped with cherries. Candied pecans and cream to the side. I was Peter from "The Great" enjoying a dish when eating it!

Staff: Attentive, knowledgeable, and precise. They are awesome here. So glad to see the store put in an automatic 18% gratuity.

Atmosphere: This is the only lacking point. Seating, style, and decor are all very nice. Seating lacks privacy and is a bit loud. Some well hidden sound panels are needed in my opinion. It won't stop us from coming again though.

Freaking spectacular! Original innovative flavor combinations. Attention to detail: from the height of the walls, to the plating, to the hand blown glass lighting fixtures. The doors open up to the lanai bringing the fresh outside air in the restaurant. What a beautiful touch.
The starters were amazing the lumpia Shanghai could have been made by my Lola (if she were a world class chef) the chickpea fritters were a welcome surprise as was the divine tomato jam that came with it.
The Brussels sprouts were salty and sweet and I could not stop eating them.
As a result I had the poke appetizer for dinner while my dining partner had the BBQ miso chicken. When asking the chef how it came out so moist and crispy he said it was the result of a six hour process. It sure tasted like it.
The poke melted in my mouth.
We completed the meal with the bread pudding that was out of this world.
A world class meal.

A fantastic restaurant in Richmond! I have been to Perch multiple times and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere, hospitality, and service is always excellent. On every visit I try to order something new and yesterday evening was no different. It was the first time trying pizza and hot dog with kimchi and the flavors were amazing together. Beth the bar manager was awesome and it was also very nice of the owner Mike to come by and chat with us too!

Where do I start about this wonderful team!?!? Sam who was in charge of setting up our event was an absolute pleasure to work with! Email, text and calls as needed and done with ease to make sure my brothers dinner was perfect! She was on top of everything and made sure it went off perfectly! Joey the server was AMAZING he served 35 people with little help and done so with ease! His recommendations and knowledge of the menu was outstanding! The food was fantastic and each dish came out perfectly! I can’t thank this whole crew enough for helping us have the most perfect celebration for my brothers rehearsal dinner! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Wonderful atmosphere with great lighting! Staff and service worthy of five star! Food tasted amazing and paired very nicely with the cocktails.

Honest Review:
I visited with my gf. We reserved a table at 7:45pm and were seated with ease.
Prior to ordering, we're greeted and immediately given a complementary appetizer.
We enjoyed 2 small plates/ 2 Entrees / 3 cocktails. & Dessert

2 Small Plates: Furikake Fries & Poke Bowl
As shown below, both were considered a small plate, bur had a moderate serving size. The Furikake Seasoning was very tasty and the fries were well fried. The poke bowl tasted very fresh and was served with pinapple and seaweed.

2 Entrees:
The scallops & While fried Fish
The scallops were cooks closed to perfection. It wasn't rubbery nor undercooked. It almosted melted in your mouth and was served nice with rice noodles and various veggies.
The Fried Fish was seared perfectly and seasoned well. It was served with sliced veggies and rice. Both paired nicely with he Fish. The fish itself was delicate and tasted very good with the sauce provided.

Dessert: Tres Leches Bread Pudding
A MUST! It wasn't too rich and the roasted pecans were delicious!

Cocktails: Old Fashioned / Apartment Story Spritz / Dimension Door

I myself had the Old Fashioned Cocktail. The mix itself was perfect and was served with an orange peel (classic!)

My gf enjoyed her Apartment Story and her Dimension Door.

FYI: The dimension Door is served with a while basil leaf. If you can't stand strong leaf flavors I wouldn't recommend. But my gf enjoyed the Basil and its refreshing taste.
Also the restaurant does have a Service fee (18%).

Total Cost: $ 206

Overall 5/5 would come again! Thank you The Perch!!

Fabulous food, incredible drinks, and wonderful service! The bartender Laine was exceptional and made my visit feel personalized and unforgettable! Definitely buy a round for the kitchen because they deserve it!

This was a favorite of ours pre-covid and we are so thrilled that Mike and his partner had the savvy and resilience to persevere. The food is exceptional and creative; cocktails are unique and tasty; service is at white-glove level and there isn't a bad seat in the house. We love Perch!❤

Amazing service! Sunday Brunch was a wonderful experience. Brought a group of friends to celebrate one of their birthday. The chef cooked an awesome non menu item special for her and it was incredible. Everyone else ordered from the menu and the food did not disappoint. Live tiki lounge music was great and relaxing. Great time!

Wanted to find a new place to try on a beautiful day, a friend recommended Perch.
There was only outdoor seating in some tents due to Covid. Wasn't to busy and got seated pretty quick. Staff was extremely friendly. They have all lot of unique items. It was really hard to figure out what we wanted. Lots of Phillipino infused dishes. We ended up getting the Pu Pu platter, with a side of garlic fried rice, kimchi and bowl of Butternut Squash soup. Everything was pretty tasty, wish the kimchi was a little spicier, but it was flavorful. Overall a good experience and would go again.

I came here because of Mike Ledesma. Amazing chef. This place is awesome. Has a great vibe to it. The food is even better. They had the best filet mignon I’ve had in RVA. Butter poached Shrimp were outstanding. Great place for Valentine’s Day or a date night.

Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful food, wonderful people at Perch for my post- birthday dinner. I'd been waiting for months for the chance to go... it was well worth the wait! Chef Mike Ledesma provided such a warm welcome. His and his servers' hospitality and camaraderie with guests make everyone feel like a VIP- wonderful and refreshing in these post-COVID times when we've all come to expect cold-shoulder service and time limits on our tables. Perch confirmed for us that we have moved on from the pandemic and can have great dining experiences again!

And then there's the exceptional cuisine and creative menu..

Filipino lumpia, Miso BBQ chicken, whole fish (expertly deboned by our server, Clay), and an espresso trifle later, we were fat and happy. I will be back for the pu pu platter and glazed octopus. Or maybe brunch. Or maybe just to do as their online menu suggests and buy a "round for the house" to thank their kitchen staff.

Don't wait for a special occasion to check out Perch. You deserve it now!

I went to dinner at Perch for the first time with my parents, sister and my wife last night and it was an amazing experience. When we arrived we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. We were given a complimentary tasting of an item while we looked over the menus. Unfortunately all of the wine choices my wife and I selected were unavailable, so we decided to order a cocktail. Our server was very apologetic for the inconvenience and didn't charge us for those drinks, which was very nice of them. Our meal was incredible. I ordered the duck breast, which was a perfect medium rare and greens and parsnip puree was excellent. My father had the whole Branzino, and it was impressive to say the least. Overall, our experience at Perch was an incredible one and we look forward to going again.

Great food and service. Chef Mike is very nice to us. The chef took care the food very well. My friend and I would say Chef Mike at Perch is one of the best chef in Richmond, VA. We also loves his bread pudding.

Oh my! There are no words to describe the culinary genius that is PERCH but I will try. We had the whole fish and the special, rock fish. The flavors were amazing, they just exploded on your tongue! The decor is very pleasing to the eye and it compliments the type of food beautifully. My advice is to make time and eat at PERCH! We are praying that Perch will expand and come to Charlotte. Until then we will have to visit Richmond more often!

I've been wanting to try Perch for a while, and I finally did for an anniversary lunch with my husband. It was a great space - very cool vibe. The service, drinks, and the food were excellent! Originally being from Vancouver, I have been missing Asian food, and the Asian twist (along with other flavors) that the menu offers was definitely attractive. We had the lumpia (which I love!) and fried chicken banh mi. The sandwich was so delicious from the chicken batter to the pickled veg (and can't go wrong with either the fries or salad). Our server was also super attentive. We can't wait to try their dinner and brunch service!

Know what to order. The ribs, lumpia, and most apps are amazing. The space is is enjoyable, I love the open kitchen and stack of firewood. The servers are kind and friendly. Skip the pizza.

Great place with outdoor seating that looks like it will stay through the winter (tents with sides and heaters). The staff is not only attentive but adheres to safety and cleanliness protocols. I had the vegan crab cakes. I'm not vegan and love crab cakes - these are seriously tasty. My kid had the pear crisp for dessert - not overly sweet and very well spiced.

Fantastic service and delicious food. Super clean restaurant with a view of the kitchen. Good cocktail menu.

Perch is one of Richmond’s best restaurants. Chef Ledesma goes out of his way to deliver quality food, great service, and a beautiful dining experience. We went for Hula Brunch on Sunday and had an excellent time. Perch’s fusion cuisine makes traditional Hawaiian and Filipino flavors appealing for a broader audience. My ube pancakes were probably the best pancakes I’ve ever had. My body was telling me to stop after I started getting full, but I just couldn’t! Perch is a great place if you have something to celebrate. Don’t miss it.

Great customer service and the food was delicious. I will definitely be back to try their dinner menu and to get their tropical ginger beer