Joe's Inn the Fan

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Joe's Inn the Fan

Restaurant · Fan

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205 N Shields Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

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Step into this vintage eatery, serving up a hearty comfort-food menu and welcoming vibe since 1952, where every meal feels like a home run.  

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205 N Shields Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 Get directions

joesinnrva.com
@joesinnfan

$10–20 · Menu

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205 N Shields Ave, Richmond, VA 23220 Get directions

+1 804 355 2282
joesinnrva.com
@joesinnfan

$10–20 · Menu

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"The Fan has changed a lot since Joe’s Inn was established in 1952, but the two-sided diner/neighborhood bar has kept it consistent since its inception. Luckily, the dark, wood-paneled, booth-y, atmosphere will never go out of Richmond vogue, and any place that serves breakfast anytime is a place where you’ll find folks from all walks of RVA life. Dinner’s just as delicious, with a big and often Greek-influenced menu. Just don’t overdo it, the portions are more than generous. On the bar side of things, choose your brew from among 24 taps, and settle in for a lively evening of conversation with enthusiastic Joe’s patrons." - Mobelux

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"Joe's Inn, The Fan Vcu by Mobelux. The Fan has changed a lot since Joe’s Inn was established in 1952, but the two-sided diner/neighborhood bar has kept it consistent since its inception. Luckily, the dark, wood-paneled, booth-y, atmosphere will never go out of Richmond vogue, and any place that serves breakfast anytime is a place where you’ll find folks from all walks of RVA life. Dinner’s just as delicious, with a big and often Greek-influenced menu. Just don’t overdo it, the portions are more than generous. On the bar side of things, choose your brew from among 24 taps, and settle in for a lively evening of conversation with enthusiastic Joe’s patrons."

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Scott Murri

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I think this was the biggest and best baked pasta I’ve ever had. Got the spaghetti al la joes with marinara sauce and a meatball. The meatball was fall apart in your mouth tender. Very delicious. The baked pasta was so good. With crispy pieces of pasta and cheese were divine. Sauce is a sweet red sauce (right up my alley). Garlic bread was okay. Could tell it from was a fresh loaf but needed more garlic. Got peanut butter pie for dessert. Don’t sleep on the desserts! That pie was Soooo good. Overall come check out joes inn and get the pasta! Delicious

Kristin Miller

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I ordered a BLT online from Joe’s Inn, and the entire process was easy and straightforward. I drove over to pick it up at the time indicated, and my order was ready when I arrived. Once I got home, I enjoyed a delicious BLT—perfectly made—and the coleslaw was excellent too! Overall, a great experience. I’ll definitely be ordering again!

Tessa

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Amazing!! Heard by word of mouth that THIS is the place for a good meal and meeting friends. It was fantastic!! I had the baked Spaghetti with Marinara, Garlic bread, and the Portobello Mushroom Appetizer. Mouth watering and satisfying down deep. So rare to find good food thats fresh and made in house. They have two doors, 1 goes into the restaurant which has 3 rows of tables. The 2nd door leads to the bar as well as a row of booths. We were seated within 8min of arrival and had drinking within 2 min. The menu is extensive but it's all fresh and delicious. *Excited to do breakfast next time* They have a kids menu and serve breakfast till 2pm. I love this Gem in Richmond.

Scream For Dee

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Just left Joe’s…I had a ‘decent’ lunch but it wasn’t like the other experiences I’ve had there. I’ll just say, people are different and so not every waitress will treat you the same. I will not say it was ‘obnoxious’ it just wasn’t ‘friendly’. The LEMONADE is off the chain. The bruschetta is good also. Their drinks are average…but depends on the bartender, from what we could tell … we had 2 different people helping us so not sure who made the first but it was weak, the second was tolerable. I had the quarter fried chicken ( I liked the idea of it being freshly fried) but the taste was almost bland. The friend chicken sandwich that my friend’s son had (per his remarks) was good. And my friend’s steak was overcooked. She asked medium well and it came well done. Anyway?’, it’s not my first time, not sure it’s my last but I will say I’ll stick to breakfast. Oh and it seems like the UPS guys like this place for ‘lunch’ too?!?

Never Forget Nasim

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Firstly, the food was awesome. Turkey sub was moist and flavorful. The bread was on point it wasn't dry or falling apart. Onion Rings were definitely good as well, and they give GOOD SIZED portions. The staff seemed very friendly and consistently sought to see if anything was needed.

David Aherron

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Portion sizes are huge and the food came out quickly. Nice attentive wait staff. Visited at 5 pm on a Monday and the place was busy but still had booths open for us so no wait.

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Food was great! If you order it home fries or bacon, you may want to specify how cooked you would like your items.

Amy Vargas

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Oh my Joe! Joe’s Inn is fantastic! Went in for brunch and wow, I couldn’t stop eating. Their Roastov’s coffee is delicious and worth more than gold when you’re starving like I was. The brioche French toast was thick, warm and bouncy. The only reason for leaving the house. It was perfect. I didn’t need anything. I still smothered it and every bite was better than the last. The French toast was like a mouth orgasm. Am I exaggerating? No. It was that damn good. Ladies, just leave them at home and run and get yourself a piece of this warm deliciousness that will actually leave you satisfied. I recommend dining in so there’s no mess or reasons to share. Come by and get yourself a nice side piece, of French toast. 😉