We travel to Richmond every fall for our anniversary, this year we discovered L'Opossum a must for anyone looking for excellent service and a great dinning experience. Everything from cocktails, to appetizers, to main course, to dessert was fabulous and unique. Top notch service in a non up tight surroundings. Escargot was extremely good and the duck confit was one of the best we have ever had. Halibut was stellar and the Moroccan spiced chicken were must haves. The custard dessert hit the spot. Also cannot forget very good wine list. If you have the opportunity do not miss. You will need reservations.

Ugh L'Opossum, how I love you so... been coming here since the beginning and it's just my favorite place in RVA. So fabulous, so fun, so fancy - and they make me feel like a rock star the minute I walk in the door. It's just my happy place - perfect vibes every time!

It took me far too long to eat at L'Opossum, but glad I finally made it! My husband and I had taken the day off to go sailing, but the weather was a washout so we had to pivot to a new plan. I had watched L'Opossum but getting a reservation is nearly impossible, but lo and behold, I found one on a Wednesday night and snagged it. We decided to have dinner here then visit the Virginia History Museum to see the Julia Child exhibit the next day. Turns out David Shannon was featured in the exhibit...guess it was meant to be. We were on our way for our reservation and received a text that our seats were ready. We had 2 bar seats, which I loved. Our bartender Jonathan was wonderful, helped us make good decisions and made great cocktails to boot. For drinks we got the Inner Saboteur (I might have the name wrong)...it was a tequila-based drink with peppers and cilantro infused. So good. My husband got their version of an old fashioned and he really enjoyed it. For appetizers they had a cucumber and almond gazpacho (I'm a super fan of gazpacho so I had to try it), the venison carpaccio and the beef tartare. The gazpacho was amazing! The other appetizers were awesome too, but that gazpacho...mmmmmm. For entrees we got the filet and lamb belly. They had some really tasty sounding specials and I was thinking about fish, but Jonathan said since it was my first time I should try a classic. Glad I did! It was wonderful. I ended up bringing some home and it was awesome heated up the next day. We didn't make it to dessert, but I love devils food cake and regret not getting it...Next time. The irony is that the next day as we were visiting the Julia Child exhibit we saw David Shannon featured in a section about Virginia chefs. He deserves the recognition. He's created a quirky, unique, fun and delectable restaurant that I will most definitely visit again soon.

I heard nothing but great things and this restaurant did not disappoint. I loved the ambiance - dim, intimate lighting with interesting and unique decor. The music was just the right volume and it was not particularly loud even being a full house, which made it a pleasant experience for someone like myself with sensory sensitivities. The menu had a variety of options. We got the faberge egg, the lobster Mac and cheese, filet, and a seasonal lavender crème brûlée which were all absolutely delicious. The service was prompt and we were well taken care of.

Phenomenal from start to finish. One of the best dining experiences we've had in Richmond so far. The service was great, we sat at the bar and the bartender was super attentive and answered questions that we didn't even ask him directly. The drinks were good but the food was spectacular. The lobster mac n cheese was soooo good! Oysters were some of the best we've had. Steak tartare was awesome and the rum dessert was really good. We'll definitely be back!

Oh, L'Opossum, you have my heart . This is one special place. From the moment you walk in through the thick velvety curtains at the door, you have entered a maximalist, eclectic den of luxury and decadence best enjoyed through a lens of nostalgia and humor. An array of whimsical ‍, colorful light fixtures are flanked by walls painted thickly with a rich red paint, upon which are hung a smattering of memorabilia and art . The lighting is dim, the quirk of the decor is endearing, and the food is pure magic . I've had the pleasure of eating here a few times and every time I'm more blown away. I started the meal with a delightfully cocktail called 'The Jock Snifter', composed of Tom of Finland Vodka, Guava Jelly, Grapefruit & Aquavit. After drinks, we followed it up with Les Escargots a la ham biscuit . Snails will always be a divisive ingredient, but they're a personal favorite. Served with a garlic beurre blanc , I was sorry when it was gone. Luckily, I had the Filet Mignon of Beef "Swellington", which is basically (although the word basic has no place here) a deconstructed beef wellington . Beef wellington is my all time favorite meal, so I was hesitant to order a version that would dare to deconstruct it. However, I'm SO glad that I took the risk, because it was a show stopper . The absolutely perfect filet is topped with a jaunty little "fascinator" hat of truffled duxelles aux Champignons et Cognac wrapped up in puff pastry, and drizzled with pink peppercorn and port reduction. Find an occasion to get yourself here- it is worth the splurge! And, if you can't find one, don't sleep on making that reservation and come Ċëḷëḅṛäẗë the fact we have a restaurant this good in Richmond.

We had an incredible dinner here for our anniversary. First, the bartender made an excellent aviation cocktail (this is rare to find). The food was delicious and met an important fine dining requirement for me: the truffle in the lobster Mac and cheese was perfect and NOT overly strong. The ambience is sexy and fun. Maximalist, lush, everything about this place is decadence. Love it and can't wait to go back. The music was a little loud for my taste but I'm old.

L'opossum is a quirky and moody place. The location is very unassuming but as soon as you passed the velvet curtain you are transported to a different world. We were only able to get a bar seating booking 3 weeks out. Being in the far end of the restaurant next to the kitchen prob killed the vibe a little. And perhaps being in the corner the bar tender couldn't notice us out of the 3 parties of 2. We eventually had to call his name to get his attention. The menus are cheeky with funny descriptions. The food was very nice, French country fairs. I had catch of the day and the fish was cooked to perfection with crusty skin and flaky tender fish meat. The accompanied wild rice and vegetables were a nice addition but after a couple of bites it became a salty soggy nuisance. Perhaps reducing the volume would've been better. My dining partner had the quail and she throughly enjoyed it. We also shared a limoncello crème bulee. It was nice but I didn't get the limoncello from it. Overall it was a very pleasant dining experience but I am not sure the $43 main course plus 3 weeks wait paid off the hype.