“ My family and I went here for the first time today and had a wonderful experience. The staff goes above and beyond and is extremely friendly. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather on the water. We ordered the crab dip which was amazing and on Happy Hour pricing. Their kids menu is small but delicious for 2 young ones. Overall it was a great experience from beginning to end, especially the Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches. Can't wait to come back and enjoy the live music on the weekends! ”

“ Lily Pad offers a beautiful waterfront view and a relaxed atmosphere. No straws, but not a big deal. The catfish and crab cake sandwich were delicious, and the drinks were great. Be mindful of the weather--it's outdoor seating only! Wouldn't recommend in the cold, but perfect for warm days. ”

“ Fun place to take folks visiting in warm and cold months. Reliable good food and solid becvvys. ”

“ We have visited this place several times. Each time we always have a good meal. The food is consistently good, service is always friendly, and you cant't beat the view of the river. It is beautiful. This is a great destination restaurant go there, take some time, enjoy the view over drinks on the river. You will love it. ”

“ We enjoyed our visit on a warm but not too hot summer day. We had a 30 minute wait but they had tables and chairs for waiting and have a wait service for drinks and appetizers. The setting is gorgeous. Our seats were waterside and had an umbrella which provided some shade. Boats can pull up and get food service directly on their boat which is cool. We had the crab dip with pita bread to start and it was delicious. For our entree we had the cheeseburger and shrimp po-boy. Both were good but we favored the cheeseburger. It was really well made. We will definitely visit again - it's worth the 40 minute drive! ”

“ What a view!! My girlfriends and I went on a Thursday night and it wasn't that busy at all- thank goodness! It wasn't scorching hot either because of the breeze. The view of the water is breathtaking! Our waitress was very attentive and checked on us at least ten times. The food was pretty good. I had the mushroom swiss burger with fries-yummy. My gal pal had the fish and chips and she said it was yummy too. We will definitely be back! ”

“ Perfect ambience for a sunset and chill meal. Strong drinks and great prices. The crab dip was amazing. Be sure to get the pita points. ”

“ I've been intrigued by the Lilly Pad's concept for quite a while and finally made it out there for the first time last weekend with a large social group. Right off the bat, I noticed large swaths of swarming bugs, but I wore insect repellent and walked away from the evening with not a single bite. Pretty amazing. And also, bugs are to be expected at night in the summer when a restaurant is directly on the water. There were also kittens living under the deck there, and I hope that once they are old enough, they find loving homes. The orange baby in particular looked terrified when he was on the deck, racing around away from the noise. I felt so bad for him and just wanted to scoop him up. They only seat full parties, so once everyone was there, we made our way to some picnic tables. Some folks in the group had chairs with seat backs, and I was jealous of them as someone with back issues. Since I was pretty exhausted, I stuck with water for my drink, though everyone else loaded up on shots and cocktails. The cocktails looked so tasty and refreshing, and I'll definitely need to try them in the future. People gave rave reviews. For food, I ordered a small caesar salad and a pepperoni Detroit-style thick pizza. Both were quite good, and I believe it was the first time I've tried Detroit pizza. They offer pizza in traditional style also. I had leftovers for a few meals' worth. I also ordered a cinnamon roll to go, which I ate for breakfast the next morning after nuking it for 20 seconds, and it was delightful. Service was great, the prices were reasonable, and the views make for a serene, casual dining or drinking experience. I'd definitely return. ”

“ My Mom and Aunt were in town and enjoy seafood. So today I decided to take a gamble on a place I've never been. I've heard about the Lily Pad for a while now but have never been. The Lily Pad sits along the James river next to Osbourne Boat Landing Park. The seating area is outside with seats in the sun and shade. The seats are right on the river with a very nice view. Boats are able to pull up, tie up and have dinner before heading back out on the water. Todays visit I had the fish and chips. My Mom had the Catfish sandwich. Both were great meals. The portions were a very nice size. This is a great place to come and hang out. I have heard they have live bands but there was none here on my visit. They have a nice drink selection and a small but very nice menu to chose from. I have to admit I have been missing out on this treasure. This is a great place to come hang out, have a drink and just enjoy the view. I will definitely be back to the Lily Pad in the near future! There are some other dishes that I am looking forward to trying. ”