The Wine Whisperer

5.0

191 Reviews

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

The Wine Whisperer is a wine shop and bistro located in Richmond's Short Pump neighborhood. We speak wine and are passionate about sharing your new favorite bottle or glass with you!

Our wine bar is designed to offer an immersive experience to our guests. Let our knowledgeable staff help you learn about your palate and curate a flight of wine just for you! Look for a rotating by the glass list, craft beers, more whiskey than you imagined, and an expansive food menu built for wine pairing. The intimate dining room is a perfect spot for a casual glass with friends or that special occasion date. Look for weekly wine tastings, monthly classes, and other special events that are uniquely Whisperer!

No reservations available? Give us a call or stop by; we save a number of tables each night for walk-in guests. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please call or send a message.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 310-6161
Website
http://whisperrva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our Whisper Room offers private dining for seated groups of up to 14 and standing cocktail hours for groups of up to 20. Please reach out to Amber for more information.

Location
11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118
Area
Henrico
Cross Street
We are located at the intersection of Pump Road and W Broad Street.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Offers

Winesday Tastings at Whisperer
Multiple dates available
Wed - 17:00 - 19:30
Join us each Wednesday night between 5 - 7:30 pm for our weekly Winesday tasting. Featuring Whisperer favorites and new additions to the line up, this tasting is a casual, drop in event. No tickets are needed in advance. Tickets are $20 at the door ($10 for Wine Club Members!) and no reservations are required. We’d love to see you at the tasting table!

Gobbler SlidersUS$18.00
oven roasted turkey and turkey gravy, savory breaded dressing, and cranberry sauce on toasted hawaiian rolls
Sweet & Spicy RibsUS$12.00
slow cooked pork spare ribs with a spicy dry rub glazed in a hot honey bbq sauce
Filet & Brie CrostiniUS$18.00
sliced filet, belletoile brie, and caramelized onion served warm on crostini (4)
Fig & Pig in a BlanketUS$16.00
fig preserves, gorgonzola, and prosciutto wrapped in puff pastry
Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & BurrataUS$15.00
roasted broccolini and white beans topped with pecorino and red pepper flake with creamy burrata
Duck Confit Street TacosUS$15.00
shredded confit duck on flour tortillas (2), topped w/ tomatillo salsa verde, pickled red onions & cilantro
Fall SaladUS$12.00
spring mix tossed in a shallot vinaigrette with dried cranberries, walnuts, roasted beets, and goat cheese
Fall HummusUS$10.00
roasted gourd hummus topped with roasted pumpkin seeds, chili oil, and feta. served w/ pita & crudite
Smoked Trout DipUS$12.00
Alpine inspired smoked trout dip, w/ ricotta and crostini
Whipped FetaUS$12.00
creamy whipped feta with pomegranate seeds, mint, crusted pistachio and lemon zest. served w/ pita
Olive TapenadeUS$10.00
rustic chopped olive tapenade with garlic, red pepper, and capers / crostini
Spicy Glazed CashewsUS$6.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff PastryUS$14.00
creamy brie wrapped in rich puff pastry and baked with honey and thyme
The Whisper BoardUS$18.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses served with crostini
The Rumor BoardUS$32.00
a selection of three artisanal cheeses and two meats served with crostini
The Ultimate BoardUS$45.00
five artisanal cheeses and three charcuterie selections served with crostini

Flatbreads

Goat & ProsciuttoUS$14.00
humboldt fog goat cheese, crispy prosciutto, apple, honey, and arugula
Brie & PearUS$12.00
belletoile triple creme brie, anjou pear, caramelized onion, balsamic glaze, and arugula
Mushroom & LeekUS$14.00
mushrooms sautéed in cognac over leek puree with pecorino, arugula, and black truffle oil

Caviar

Just a SpoonfulUS$25.00
enjoy a generous spoonful of Sturia Siberian Premieur Caviar with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Vintage CaviarUS$85.00
a 30g tin of Vintage caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Premier CaviarUS$100.00
a 30g tin of Premier caviar served with creme fraiche and chips
Sturia Oscietra Caviar US$115.00
a 30g tin of Oscietra caviar served with creme fraiche and chips

Lunch Entrees

sandwiches and salads available between 11a-230p

Turkey & BrieUS$14.00
oven roasted turkey and brie on baguette with arugula, apple, and whole grain mustard; served with chips and mixed greens
Miso Glazed Salmon SaladUS$22.00
tamari and miso glazed salmon over a chopped asian cabbage salad tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette with crispy wontons, cilantro, and roasted peanuts

Entrees

dinner entrees available from 4p - close

Lamb LollipopsUS$32.00
roasted lamb lollipops drizzled with a red wine demi glaze over roasted potatoes and asparagus
Country Captain ChickenUS$26.00
pan seared chicken thighs in a rich red bell pepper and curried tomato sauce served over jasmine rice
Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00
fresh tagliatelle pasta tossed in a savory shallot and garlic bolognese sauce with ground wagyu beef, finished with shaved parmesan
Miso Ginger Glazed SalmonUS$22.00
tamari and miso glazed salmon over a chopped asian cabbage salad tossed in a citrus ginger vinaigrette with crispy wontons, cilantro, and roasted peanuts

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate TorteUS$8.00
Chocolate Caramel SouffleUS$8.00
Creme BruleeUS$10.00
Mixed Berry GelatoUS$8.00
Nightingale Ice Cream SandwichesUS$6.00
flavors available are Classic, Cookie Monster, and Key Lime

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Virginia
Best Overall
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Best Service
Virginia
Best Ambience
Virginia
Best Value
Virginia
Good for groups
Virginia
Neighbourhood gem
Virginia
Great for fine wines
Richmond
Best Overall
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Best Food
Richmond
Best Service
Richmond
Best Ambience
Richmond
Best Value
Richmond
Good for groups
Richmond
Neighbourhood gem
Richmond
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wine Whisperer offers a "wonderful experience" with "knowledgeable staff" and "delicious food." Guests rave about its "exceptional service" and diverse wine selection, including unique wine flights tailored to personal tastes. The cozy ambiance and rotating menu keep each visit exciting. It's a must-visit for wine and food enthusiasts.

191 Reviews

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Michael
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What another wonderful experience! The service, as always, was absolutely some of the best in the city. The food and wine were equally delicious and paired perfectly. Thank you, Amber and Alex, for helping to make our date night so special.
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Frank
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy visiting Wine Whisperer. The team members take pains to see that we enjoy our wine and have a delicious meal. Jenna spent extra time telling us about the wine. Alex, Josh and Taylor provided exceptional service. And Amber stopped to say hello. You won’t find a better dining experience in Richmond!
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Debbie
Richmond
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful customer service. Great wine suggestions and selection. Fresh food. Relaxing atmosphere.
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Myra
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice small business with a consistent, knowledgeable, friendly team. Food and wine are excellent!
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NANCY
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food and wine was wonderful as always! there is a great selection of food and wine choices and the wait staff if ever helpful in making a choice. beautiful decor as well
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Andrea
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good wine and knowledgeable staff. Great date night destination!
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a SUPER FUN and dynamic place to eat great food while learning more about the fascinating world of wine. Come as a complete beginner, a wine newbie. Walk in knowing nothing. No experience whatsoever is needed. The Whisperers are chill, down-to-earth people who care about you and meet you wherever you are in your wine journey. The Wine Whisperer is a “geekdom” for sure (and by that I mean it’s a place with a deep love and passion about a topic), but there is ZERO wine snobbery, so really truly, get there, get comfortable, and order some sliders or a flatbread pizza (or lamb chops or wagyu bolognese, etc., etc.), and ask for the Dealer’s Choice wine flight. (I think that’s what it’s called.) They’ll ask you a few questions, then bring you three wine tastings matched—SPECIFICALLY TO YOU. If you’re a bit farther down the wine rabbit hole, evenings like the evening my husband and I had last night are commonplace: My husband enjoyed a wine from a producer’s collection he recently read about in Wine Spectator (last week’s “Nov 30, 2024” issue with Padma Lakshmi on the cover - article was about Paul Hobbs & Viña Cobos - I know, weird that it’s a November 30th issue and we’re still in October). I focused on sparklers from a curated sparkling menu the Whisperers created in honor of International Champagne Day (holiday was October 25th, the day before we dined). Both of my wines were Pinot Noir, one from Willamette Valley, Oregon (Lundeen) and one from Tasmania, Australia (Jansz). I really enjoyed thinking about this one varietal (Pinot Noir), made in this one wine style (sparkling), but from two very different locations on the planet. Love this place.
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Khanh
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at The Wine Whisperer. Josh provided great service and had alot of knowledge about wine! The food was good too. We had a ton of nibbles and some entrees. Pimento cheese, hummus, and the truffle fries were great nibbles! We had the pasta and country chicken entrees. They were good, but not sure if the price of the pasta really matched the portion we got. Other than that, it was a really good experience!
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Marlon
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone was very nice and inviting. They actually asked for our taste preferences to make a personalized wine flight. Was able to buy a few different wines to take home
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Karen
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience! Our Wine Whisperer, Josh, was incredibly friendly, professional and talented. He picked out the perfect wines for us based on our personal taste and personality profiles!l. I was blown away by how spot-on his selections were. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was classy yet comfortable. We can’t wait to go back!
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FAQs

The Wine Whisperer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 310-6161.

The Wine Whisperer is rated 5 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

11535 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-1118

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
We are located at the intersection of Pump Road and W Broad Street.
Area
Henrico
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://whisperrva.com/
Phone number
(804) 310-6161
Private party facilities
Our Whisper Room offers private dining for seated groups of up to 14 and standing cocktail hours for groups of up to 20. Please reach out to Amber for more information.

The Wine Whisperer

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Winesday Tastings at Whisperer

Nibbles

Gobbler SlidersUS$18.00

Sweet & Spicy RibsUS$12.00

Filet & Brie CrostiniUS$18.00

Fig & Pig in a BlanketUS$16.00

Cacio e Pepe Broccolini & BurrataUS$15.00

Duck Confit Street TacosUS$15.00

Fall SaladUS$12.00

Fall HummusUS$10.00

Smoked Trout DipUS$12.00

Whipped FetaUS$12.00

Olive TapenadeUS$10.00

Spicy Glazed CashewsUS$6.00

Cheese and Charcuterie

Baked Brie in Puff PastryUS$14.00

The Whisper BoardUS$18.00

The Rumor BoardUS$32.00

The Ultimate BoardUS$45.00

Flatbreads

Goat & ProsciuttoUS$14.00

Brie & PearUS$12.00

Mushroom & LeekUS$14.00

Caviar

Just a SpoonfulUS$25.00

Sturia Vintage CaviarUS$85.00

Sturia Premier CaviarUS$100.00

Sturia Oscietra Caviar US$115.00

Lunch Entrees

Turkey & BrieUS$14.00

Miso Glazed Salmon SaladUS$22.00

Entrees

Lamb LollipopsUS$32.00

Country Captain ChickenUS$26.00

Tagliatelle BologneseUS$25.00

Miso Ginger Glazed SalmonUS$22.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate TorteUS$8.00

Chocolate Caramel SouffleUS$8.00

Creme BruleeUS$10.00

Mixed Berry GelatoUS$8.00

Nightingale Ice Cream SandwichesUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Wine Whisperer offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Wine Whisperer restaurant rated?

Is The Wine Whisperer currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information