Richmond Restaurants

Q: What is the best reviewed restaurant in Richmond?

The best reviewed restaurant in Richmond is The Bed and Breakfast at Peace Hill

Q: What are the best vegan restaurants in Richmond?

The best vegan restaurants in Richmond are Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse , Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and L'Opossum

Q: What are the best vegetarian restaurants in Richmond?

The best vegetarian restaurants in Richmond are Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts , Perry's Steakhouse & Grille – Richmond - Short Pump and Orion's Roof Garden & Dining

Q: Which restaurants in Richmond have the best service?

The restaurants with the best service in Richmond are The Bed and Breakfast at Peace Hill , Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen and Catch 31

Q: Which restaurants in Richmond have the best ambiance?

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Richmond are Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen , Catch 31 and Selvedge Brewing

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Updated on 9/5/2024

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The Wine Whisperer is a boutique wine shop and wine bar 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 a more 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 rotating by the glass and by the bottle lists, a selection of craft beers, and an expansive food menu that changes weekly and is designed to enhance the bottle of wine you're enjoying. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please message us, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

Al Fresco Italian Restaurant

Al Fresco Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The outstanding menu, featuring pasta, chicken, veal and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. Al Fresco Restaurant was planned with the summer in mind. An outdoor patio with a warm breeze and cold drinks are a perfect combination.

Joshua Wilton House

Price: Very Expensive

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Contemporary French / American

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(1065)

Located in an elegantly restored Victorian home in historic downtown Harrisonburg, the Joshua Wilton House is a bed & breakfast and fine dining destination. Executive Chef Tom French uses high quality ingredients sourced from the Shenandoah Valley to create a seasonal menu highlighting our local products . The full service bar includes signature cocktails, craft beers and an award-winning wine list. During the warmer months, seating is available on the outdoor brick patio. In the winter time, warm up in our lounge next to one of the original wood burning fireplaces and enjoy a cocktail before your meal. The Joshua Wilton House is also a private event and wedding venue, so please visit our website or call us for any special occasion you are celebrating!

Mizuno Japanese Restaurant

Mizuno Japanese Restaurant is a family-run business that first opened in 1996. Located in Virginia Beach, Mizuno is embedded in a seafood hotspot, only 25 miles south of the Eastern Shore of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, and 158 miles south of Hatteras, North Carolina. Chef-owner Wataru Mizuno feels blessed to be a sushi chef in a culinary trifecta like Virginia Beach. Mizuno and his team take advantage of the restaurant's access to local sources by artfully composing daily specials that feature fresh shrimp, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, flounder, blue crabs and oysters, to name a few. The hook's simple. Mizuno resists complicated sauces and excessive ingredients. Instead, he flavors scallops from the world famous Chesapeake Bay, adding nothing more, at times, than a dash of citrus and a pinch of sea salt. Wataru Mizuno: Chef/Owner Born in Japan, Wataru Mizuno received his formal training in Tokyo, as an apprentice under master Teruo Sato.

Welcome to Tulsi
Tulsi, the queen of herbs, has been used in Indian cooking for hundreds of years. We are proud to bring this ayurvedic herb to the Carytown, Richmond community.

Alexander's - Roanoke

Alexander's is an oasis for award winning cuisine, wine, and craft cocktails. Over the years we've twice been awarded the Open Table Top 100 in the US restaurant designation and in 2018, Southern Living Magazine named us one of the Ten Most Romantic Restaurants in the South. Focusing on superb ingredients; fish, seafood, prime quality Virginia aged meats, and locally sourced organic produce, our cuisine showcases years of collaboration among some of the most talented chefs of our region. You'll be served in an atmosphere filled with romance, sophistication, modern & vintage jazz. It's old world charm with new world flavors!
Built in the 1880s as Roanoke's first office supply company, our vintage building has been transformed into a retro chic rendition of the classic urban restaurants of our great culinary cities. The art, furnishings, lighting, and mirrors are all found pieces of Roanoke's rich architectural history. So relax and let's start making your memories at Alexanders!

Lucky

Top-rated hospitality

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Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.9

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Farm to Table Comfort Food with a commitment to using local sustainable products, paired with innovative cocktails, eclectic wine selections, and a massive spirits list.

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Price: Very Expensive

Distinctive Culinary Cuisine on Chincoteague Island!
Freshly sourced seasonal ingredients are the core of our culinary creations, where classic techniques meet modern influences in our French American cooking style. Chincoteague Island’s only all-inclusive inn and
restaurant features fresh caught seafood, prime cuts of meat, and weekly chef’s specials served in an intimate ambience found nowhere else on the island.
We invite you to indulge, relax and experience the magic of our prix fixe menus designed for our guests who love great food as much as we do.
Breakfasts are open daily by reservation only from 9am to 10am.
Afternoon Teas are available 2pm to 330pm, Thursday and Saturday.
Dinners are available featuring the most elegant dining on the island available 5pm to 7pm, Sunday to Wednesday.
We are a proud recipient of the Opentable 2022 and 2023 Diner's Choice Award, chosen by our guests!

Buckheads - Richmond

Price: Very Expensive

Buckhead’s has been a Richmond tradition since 1994. Featuring succulent Braveheart Beef and only the freshest seafood, you can taste our passion for culinary excellence. Consistently recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”, our list offers over 800 labels to complement your dining experience. Additionally, our bar proudly highlights one of the largest selections of single malt scotches and small batch bourbons in Richmond, Virginia.

Gold Course Clubhouse Grill

Keep up with the Joneses at the Clubhouse Grill.
Cap off a round on the Gold Course with a cold drink at the Horseshoe Bar, dine in the restaurant, or soak in views of the 18th hole from the outdoor terrace.
The Golden Horseshoe Clubhouse features the Golden Smoke Menu showcasing Virginia local oak smoked BBQ including brisket, pork, chicken, and weekly specials. Also available are delicious appetizers, vegetarian options, burgers, salads, and seasonal cobbler. A gathering place for golfers and guests alike, the Gold Course Clubhouse Grill offers a casual dining experience just minutes from more at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts.
Stop by the Gold Course Clubhouse Bar located downstairs for grab-and-go sandwiches, salad, and snack options.

Heirloom is a creative farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on elevated local recipes from Virginia.
We partner with local farmers and waterman to bring the freshest ingredients to our table. We offer seafood-driven and locally minded menus focused on quality and seasonality. Heirloom features a mindful bar program with classically influenced cocktails made with carefully selected ingredients and innovative technique. The wine program will be sourced from all over the world, with a spotlight on exciting Virginia wine. We are proud to possess an approachable and diverse list, with bottles for every palate and price point.

L'Opossum

Price: Very Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.9

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L'Opossum offers dinner Tuesday-Saturday for parties of one to a maximum of six guests. Multiple reservations booked on the same night to form a group larger than six guests are not permitted and will be canceled. Reservations for parties of one to four guests are allotted 2 hours. Parties of five to six guests are allotted 2.5 hours. Please be courteous to your fellow diners by arriving and leaving on time. L'Opossum patrons paying with cash, enjoy a 4% savings off menu prices. To view a sample menu, visit www.lopossum.com - Thank you!

Spoon & Spindle

Great budget-friendly spot

Spoon & Spindle is located in historic Orange, Virginia in a nearly 100 year old silk mill. Spearheaded by Chef Zachary Andrews, Spoon & Spindle serves seasonal menus for brunch, lunch, & dinner as well as ever-updating craft cocktails, local wines, and unique beers. Our current menu includes fan favorites like the Quail Lewis, a Manchester Farms quail dish honoring Chef Edna Lewis and her contributions to southern cuisine. Our current Chef's Specials also include Beef Wellington, Southern Fish & Chips, soul-warming Pot Pie Skillet, and much more. Our popular brunch menu includes favorites like the Hangover Hash, Biscuit Benedict, Breakfast Burritos, Chocolate Cremeux Crepes, and much, much more. Our unique menu, intimate dining room, and uber friendly staff keep our regulars coming back to see what we have on special each day.

Welcome to The Veranda Trattoria, where the warm embrace of traditional Italian hospitality meets the sun-kissed shores of Virginia Beach. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant coastal city, our trattoria invites you on a culinary journey that combines the richness of Italian flavors with the laid-back charm of beachside living
The atmosphere is a perfect blend of rustic elegance and coastal comfort, creating a welcoming space for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings.
The Veranda Trattoria is not just a restaurant; it's a place where friends and family come together to savor exceptional food, share stories, and create lasting memories. Whether you're seeking a romantic date, a family celebration, or a casual dinner with friends, our trattoria is the perfect setting for every occasion

The Rustic Spoon - Red Mill

Partners and long-time friends, Ryan Hines and Jay Kulas believe that the most important moments in life are about building relationships and usually involve a great meal. Maintaining a friendship for over fifteen years, the two shared a common approach when it came to opening a restaurant - to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for friends and family to gather, curate experiences and build meaningful connections. Stripping away the formalities of the typical dining experience, The Rustic Spoon is serving up breakfast, brunch and lunch while focusing on quality local ingredients, family recipes, warm service and a relaxed causal ambiance. Rooted in family, friends and food they offer diners a one of a kind atmosphere to enjoy comfort food recipes with a modern and local twist.

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Livana
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
loved the spanakopita and the branzino, both were incredibly flavorful. the service was impeccable as well. definitely coming back!
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Stella's - RichmondPrice: Moderate• Greek• Richmond
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4.9
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Fiona
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was so sweet and told us she was still training but that didn’t stop her from going above and beyond <3 she was awesome!
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The Boathouse at City PointPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Richmond
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4.5
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Tracey
Virginia •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was excellent, a little pricey, was a wonderful evening, but they need outdoor heaters for this weather.
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The Boathouse at Sunday ParkPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Midlothian
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4.2
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Shardaé
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 25, 2024
The shrimp and grits at Milk and Honey were exceptional. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful, paired with creamy, well-seasoned grits that melted in your mouth. The dish showcased a harmonious blend of Southern comfort and culinary finesse. The service matched the quality of the food—attentive, friendly, and professional. Overall, a dining experience that left a lasting impression.
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Milk and Honey - Colonial HeightsPrice: Moderate• American• Colonial Heights
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Sherri
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 24, 2024
The service was great. Nice little place to go to get a variety of Italian and non Italian food.
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Antonio's Restaurant and WinebarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Chester
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4.5

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