Lillie Pearl Menu (Update 2025)
Lillie Pearl, a New American restaurant in Richmond, VA, impresses with its soulful and low-country inspired cuisine. The menu features dishes like lobster shrimp and grits, smothered pork chops, and braised short ribs that have left customers raving. The cozy and chic ambiance adds to the dining experience, while the attentive and knowledgeable staff enhance the overall visit. Standout dishes include the short rib egg rolls, lobster shrimp and grits, and the banana pudding dessert. The thoughtful cocktails and unique flavors, like the Steel Magnolia cocktail, complement the Southern comfort food perfectly. Lillie Pearl is a must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere.
BEGINNINGS
SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS
HOUSE SEASONING, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH, CELERY LEAVES
SHORT RIB EGG ROLLS
BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB, COLLARDS, PIMENTO CHEESE, CARROTS, PICKLED ONIONS, THAI BASIL SAUCE
ROASTED HEIRLOOM BABY CARROTS
WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE, FRESH HERBS, CANDIED WALNUTS, SPICY HONEY, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS (V) (CAN BE MADE VEGAN UPON REQUEST)
CRISPY PORK BELLY
CREAMED CORN, PICKLED RED ONIONS, VA BBQ SAUCE GLAZE
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
BEET AND FIG PUREE, ROASTED PEPITAS, HERB BUTTER, FRESH GRATED PARMESAN, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS (V) (CAN BE MADE VEGAN UPON REQUEST)
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
STICKY ASIAN SAUCE, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH, BENNE SEEDS, SCALLIONS (V) (CAN BE MADE VEGAN UPON REQUEST)
WEDGE SALAD
GEM LETTUCE, BUTTERMILK RANCH, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, BLUE CHEESE, SLAB BACON, GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS
MILLIE'S TOSSED SALAD
GEM LETTUCE, SHREDDED CARROTS, CUCUMBERS, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, PICKLED ONIONS, TREATED RADISH - WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE OR BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING (V)
BEET AND BURRATA SALAD
GEM LETTUCE, SCALLIONS, CANDIED WALNUTS HEIRLOOM, TOMATOES, TREATED RADISH, WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (VG)
SALADS
ENTREES
OBE ATA BRAISED LAMB SHANK (GF)
WEST AFRICAN TOMATO AND BELL PEPPER SAUCE, JOLLOF RICE, PICKLED ONIONS, GREMOLATA
FRIED CHICKEN
BUTTERMILK BATTERED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST, MASHED POTATOES, COLLARD GREENS, SPICY HONEY, HOUSE HOT SAUCE
CRISPY SKIN SALMON (GF)
LEMON GINGER SAUCE, SAUTEED ARUGULA, CHARRED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
SEARED STRIPED BASS (GF)
LOBSTER BISQUE, ROOT VEGGIES, PEARL ONIONS
LOBSTER + SHRIMP + GRITS (GF)
CHEESY GRITS, EDWARDS SURRY SAUSAGE, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, SCALLIONS, LOBSTER CREAM SAUCE
COFFEE RUBBED FILET MEDALLIONS (GF)
SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE, MASHED POTATOES, ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS, CRISPY BRUSSELS LEAVES
LOBSTER CRAB CAKES
SAUTEED ARUGULA, CHARRED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, REMOULADE
SMOTHERED PORK CHOP (GF)
SMOKED BACON SHALLOT CREAM SAUCE, HOPPIN JOHN, BACON
BRAISED SHORT RIBS (GF)
MASHED POTATOES, COLLARD GREENS, ROASTED ROOT VEGGIES, PEARL ONIONS, PAN GRAVY, BENNE SEEDS
LILLIE BURGER
HILLS DOUBLE SMASH PATTIES, MUENSTER CHEESE, SLAB BACON, ONION JAM, BURGER SAUCE, SHAVED PICKLES, ARUGULA
SMASHVILLE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
NASHVILLE HOT SPICE, RANCH SLAW, SHAVED PICKLES, SPICY BUTTERMILK RANCH
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
LETTUCE, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, SHAVED PICKLES, SPICY HONEY, BUTTERMILK RANCH
LOBSTER & CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
CRABCAKE, REMOULADE, ARUGULA
SLAB BACON BLT
TOASTED CORNBREAD LOAF, LETTUCE, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, SPICY HONEY, AVOCADO AIOLI
DELI CLUB
TWO SLICES OF TOASTED CORNBREAD LOAF, SLAB BACON, TURKEY, HAM, MUENSTER CHEESE, LETTUCE, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, AVOCADO AIOLI
BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
COLLARD GREENS (V)
CREAMED CHARRED CORN WITH BACON
HOPPIN' JOHN
MASHED POTATOES
HAND CUT FRIES
BAKED PIMENTO MAC AND CHEESE
COLLARD GREENS
HOUSE MADE RANCH SLAW
SIDES
DESSERT
PEACH COBBLER BREAD PUDDING
FRIED BREAD PUDDING, PEACH COMPOTE, MAPLE CREAM CHEESE SAUCE
MILLIE'S BANANA PUDDING
CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES, BRULEED BANANAS, CANDIED WALNUTS
CARROT CAKE
El Dorado By Querendon
Querendon Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime, agave, Grand Marnier Float
Sweetest Thang
Tito's Vodka, housemade sweet tea, Chardonnay, peach
Selebre
Afrohead Rum, Courvoisier, blood orange, red wine float
Nearest Two Street
Uncle Nearest Whiskey, Licor , Dry Curacao
Apple No Pucker
Spiced Bacardi, Licor , apple juice, cinnamon simple
Steel Magnolia
Bombay Sapphire Gin, lime, agave, grapefruit shrub, Angostura bitters
Pink With A Passion
Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Passoa, lime, agave, dash of House Hot Sauce
Midnight Train
Cirrus Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, fresh brewed coffee
Summer Spritz
Tito's Vodka, St. Germain, cucumber and mint infused simple, lemon, champagne
Cure For Pain
Coconut fat-washed Elijah Craig Rye, smoked pineapple simple syrup, orange bitters
HOUSE COCKTAILS
BEERS
Lillie Pearl Pilsner
American Lager, RVA, %
Ardent
Imperial Milk Stout, RVA, %
Allagash White
Belgian-style wheat, ME, .%
Hardywood Richmond Lager
American Lager, RVA, %
Downeast Winter Blend
Spiced Cider, MA, %
Buskey RVA Dry Cider
RVA, .%
Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager
RVA, .%
COTU Pocahoptas
American IPA, VA, .%
Stella Artois Pilsner
European Pale Ale, Belguim, .%
Solace Partly Cloudy
New England IPA, VA, %
Bold Rock Sunset Slice Cider
Sweet Cider, VA, .%
Athletic Brewing Company, Run Wild Can
Non Alcoholic IPA, CT, .%
Prosecco
Glera, Bisol Jeio, Veneto, Italy
Prosecco Rose
Glera & Pinot Noir, La Marca, Veneto, Italy
Moscato
Caposaldo, Veneto, Italy
Brute Rose
First Growth Brands, 'Faire La Fete', Limoux, France
Champagne
Bertrand Senecourt's, 'Beau Joie', Epernay, France
SPARKLING
ROSE
Pineau D'Aunis Blend
Sauvion, Rose D'Anjou', Anjou, France,
Cinsault Blend
Chateau Peyrassol, Provence, France,
Dom Diogo
Padeiro Rose, Vinho Verde, Spain
Fiano
Poggio Delle Baccanti, Campania, Italy,
Pinot Grigio
Barone Fini Valdadige D.O.C, Italy,
Picpoul Blanc
Jadix, Languedoc Roussillon, France,
White Blend
Soave Classico D.O.C, Pieropan, Veneto, Italy,
Chardonnay
The Fableist Wine Company, '', Edna Valley, California,
Riesling
Schloss Vollrads Estate, Rheingau, Germany,
Muscadet
Sauvion, 'Muscadet Sevre-Et-Maine', Melon de Bourgogne, Pay Nantes, France,
Sauvignon Blanc
Pascal Jolivet, 'Attitude', Touraine, France,
WHITE
RED
Pinot Noir
J Vineyards, 'Black', Sonoma County, California,
Gamay
Perraud Pas Rouge, Val de Loire, Vin de Pays, France,
Malbec
Fabien Jouves, Haute Cot de Fruit, Cahors, France,
Cabernet Sauvignon
Delille Cellars, 'Metier', Columbia Valley, Washington,
Tempranillo & Bobal
Kiki & Juan, Tinto L, Utiel-Requena, Spain, (chilled)
Lambrusco
Medici Ermete, 'Quercioli Dolce', Emilia-Romagna, Italy (chilled)
Pinot Noir
Cricova Blanc de Noir, Moldova (sparkling)
Moet & Chandon
Champagne, France (sparkling)
Grenache Blanc
Casa Dumetz 'Clementine Carter', Santa Barbara, California,
Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc
A&D, 'Ashes & Diamonds', Napa Valley, California
Grenache Rose
Clementine Carter, Santa Barbara, California,
Zinfandel
Michael Lavelle, 'Lodi', Lodi, California,
Cabernet Sauvignon
Quilt, Napa Valley, California,