Four Brothers Bistro & Grill Virginia — Restaurant in Richmond

Four Brothers Bistro & Grill is a well-kept secret on Lombardy Street in Richmond, VA, on the corner of a brick mall not too far from Maymont Park. Four Brothers used to have a Food Truck, but now they’re proud to serve you from their brick and mortar establishment seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. My husband and I were greeted warmly by Josh, the manager, as soon as we entered the restaurant. Josh welcomed us by telling us all about the menu, featured on the left when you enter, and the daily special, the loaded Texas Jack Burger. We soaked up all the tasty details about this diverse menu, which included gyro pita wraps, black and bleu burger, turkey cheddar bacon sub, Reuben sandwiches, chicken Caesar Wrap, Greek salad, and Cobb salad, in addition to sides such as potato salad and Volcano fries.

We had made up our minds that we wanted to order the Philly cheesesteak and the bacon cheese fries, as I had thoroughly enjoyed this meal previously at the sadly now-closed Virginia Center Common location a few years back with a friend. A victim of the Pandemic, this location of Four Brothers was the sole reason that we decided to make the trip to Four Brothers on Lombardy.

When our orders came up so quickly, we were dazzled by how inviting and scrumptious our melting cheese looked all over our subs and fries! Steaming hot cheese dancing with sauteed onions and thinly sliced, sauteed steak, between two toasted sub rolls, made this cheesesteak a delight. I chose mozzarella (that’s the classic choice for a Philly cheesesteak, or so I thought?) and my husband enjoyed American cheese (the other standard cheese choice for Philly cheesesteaks). Whose steak sub was better? It was impossible to decide!

There’s nothing I enjoy more than potato skins on French fries, so these cheese fries did not disappoint. Leaving the skin on the fries not only makes them more attractive to look at - ah, brown ridges and bumps, there you are - but more flavorful as well. These fries were fried perfectly, so that they remained crisp under the melted cheese and chopped bacon. Let’s talk about that bacon - it was rendered flawlessly to give it that crispy crunch, that thick texture, that salty, meaty flavor.

It’s time to return to Four Brothers to try their burgers, as many people mentioned in their Google reviews how much they enjoyed them. When do you plan to go to...

Chef Candra reviews Four Brothers Bistro and Grill

711 N. Lombardy St, Richmond, VA, 23220 1080 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059

I had a Falafel wrap, Black bean burger with fries and a Greek salad.

The falafel was delicate yet full of flavor. And the pita it was wrapped in was soft to the touch. The bean burger was a great alternative to meat. They seasoned the ingredients to perfection. Once I tasted the fries, it’s hard to imagine eating frozen ones ever again. They were slightly salted and had a touch of a vinegar like flavor on the finish. Lastly, I tasted the Greek salad. Oh was it Devine. All the peppers, feta cheese, tomatoes, red onion, etc was filling to say the least. I had plenty for lunch the next day.

This Bistro has been known for making the BEST Cheesesteaks outside of Philly! It is their #1 seller I’ve been told.

Mr. Nader Hagen left his hometown to not only get his culinary degree but pursue his culinary dreams too. I can tell you first hand the menu is made of the freshest ingredients!

Additionally, all items are appealing to the eye from the fresh hand cut French fries to the Gyros. Every plate sure is great.

Keep an eye out as you’re on the road because they have a food truck too.

All College students receive 10% off daily with a valid student I.D. Mondays from 5pm-9pm is College night. Receive 10% off with student I.D. Tuesday’s is burger night. They also offer catering services.

My rating is a 4.0 out of 5. I with they had a location in Maryland. I truly enjoyed my visit and look forward to returning the next time I am in Richmond, Virginia.

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Second time I've been here. I was underwhelmed the first time but heard good things so I went back and got a 12" Philly Cheese steak and small side of fries. This cost $13 plus tax. It took about 10 minutes to get my food with no one else in line. Before that, the usual person who apparently is cashier wasn't available so another washed his hands to ring me up.

When I got my food and looked in the basket I asked whether this was the 12" or the 8". It was small and frankly looked like an 8".They assure it it's the 12". Then, the sandwich wasn't very good.

It was overly toasted and the bread was hard. Jagged shards of hard bread stabbed the roof of my mouth as I tried to eat it. There was barely any cheese and it had way too much salt. Also, the beef was overcooked. I would have asked for my money back but, honestly, I was famished as I hadn't eaten since breakfast. The fries were ok but not great either. However, I did get a 'free' drink with my $3 small fries.

That's the other thing. I guess I thought that if I was spending $10 for a cheese steak that this was going to be something special. It didn't make me sick or anything but I don't see the value in mediocre, over-priced food.

This place in right in the heart of VCU and, I think anyway, does pretty well, My two visits, however, haven't been a...