The Sapphire Bistro

This place is spooky. Bottom line: it’s haunted. This much I am sure of. It’s inside a haunted hotel. We went for lunch, and there was no one there… Some may call it a GHOST town. We went into the hotel lobby at noon in search of the restaurant. Then in the lobby we asked if the restaurant was open to the lady at the counter, and she said no in a really spooky voice. 90% chance she was actually a ghost protecting the haunted restaurant.
Didn’t get to try the food, but that was one wild ride! Other than having no food I thought it was good. 5 stars.

I stopped by today, on a referral from my son. His girlfriend and he had eaten there Friday night. Well! My son who is picky about everything couldn’t wait to get home to have me try the Cajun pasta with mushroom sauce that he thought was the creamy-​est, tasty-​est, chicken pasta he has had thus far. I concur! after taken just one bite of the little I was able share. He ate the rest!
Today I had breakfast, and what a delight to have real shell eggs cooked to perfection.
Ok enough drulling. I absolutely recommend this spot for class, price and definitely food. And btw, it’s huge for gatherings.

Can’t begin to explain how I have searched for real food in this town and now I’ve finally found it. So this place is attached to the old grand magnuson but separate. Lovely décor and nice space for like a party or group meeting. Service was decent for just opening. Now the food is on another level of good, I’m 35 and traveled and this was hands down the best. Crabcakes had crabmeat not a lot of filler and was seasoned perfectly. Remulode was amazing and could be eaten with anything. Also had the Blackened Shrimp and Cajun Alfredo= Never had anything in life like it. From the beautiful plating to the last bite it was a great life experience. Cheesecake is made by the chef and is untouchable. Like I must revisit the Sapphire bistro again and again. Great job Chef AO… For everyone else don’t look at the hotel just go in for what real food in rva should be…