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Richmond Restaurants and Nightlife

The Richmond Region Has More Than 900 Restaurants

For more than 400 years, the Historic Richmond Region has mirrored America's culinary trends and tastes. Savor the flavors of more than 900 area restaurants - from down-home southern barbecue and uptown haute cuisine to award-winning wineries and mom-and-pop eateries cherished by locals.

For an authentic neighborhood spot, you won't have to search far. Nearly every corner of the Fan, Shockoe Slip and Cary Street has a locally-owned, charming dining establishment. If you prefer a familiar chain restaurant, you'll find prominent names such as Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, and PF Chang's. Browse our restaurant guide and let your taste buds decide.

Find a Restaurant

The Richmond Region has more than 900 restaurants. Use this map to find one sure to please your palate.

New Restaurants

Visit the Region's newest dining options, serving everything from classic Southern cuisine to international and pub-style fare.

Bars & Nightlife

Explore the vibrant culture of the Richmond Region after dark.

Vineyards, Tastings & Wine Country

Discover some of Virginia's best wineries, pick up your favorite local vintage at one of the area's fine stores, or indulge in the fine art of wine tasting and pairing.

Chef Bios

Learn about the Region's premier chefs, who have made the area truly world-class as a culinary destination. We regularly spotlight a different gourmet artist and innovator.

 

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La Grotta

  • 1218 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Phone: (804) 644-2466
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Fine Italian dining. Homemade pastas and other specialties. Well-known for wild game. Lunch served on weekdays. Closed Sunday. more »

Amici Ristorante

  • 3343 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
  • Phone: (804) 353-4700
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Northern Italian cuisine in a newly renovated romantic atmosphere that's perfect for special occasions. Favorites include homemade focaccia, filet of sole, and the spinach-and-ricotta ravioli. Still going strong after 21 years. more »

2113 Bistro

  • 2113 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223
  • Phone: (804) 343-2113
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2113 Bistro embraces both innovation and tradition. Housed in an old tobacco warehouse, 2113 Bistro unites the city’s cosmopolitan energy with the proud cultural traditions of the region. Adhering to the philosophy “Simple Sophistication,” 2113 Bistro ignites…more »

525 At The Berry Burk

  • 525 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Phone: (804) 525-6490
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Chef Hasty’s vision is to provide guests with a New American dining experience that stretches the culinary envelope. He has created menus that are sure to both please and expand your palate. The chef has designed items that offer an unconventional twist on…more »

Acacia

Acacia mid-town is located at 2601 W. Cary St. at the corner of Cary and Robinson streets in Richmond’s Fan district. Owners Aline and Chef Dale Reitzer continue the tradition of fine cuisine they perfected at the former location in Carytown for 10 years. The…more »

Amuse

  • 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
  • Phone: (804) 340-1580
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Amuse is a fun place to dine and hang out with your friends (our bar is one of Richmond’s worst-kept secrets), but we take our food and drink seriously. Chef Greg Haley creates his dishes using only the best of what’s in season, with a focus on local…more »

Ann's Soul Food

  • 216 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Phone: (804) 643-5337

Favorites include salt herring, salmon cakes and corned-beef hash. more »

Arcadia Restaurant

  • 1700 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223
  • Phone: (804) 417-4005
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Arcadia is a contemporary interpretation of classic continental cuisine! more »

Blue Bee Cider

  • 212 W. 6th Street, Richmond, VA 23224
  • Phone: (804) 231-0280
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Blue Bee Cider is located in the Old Manchester district of downtown Richmond, Va. Our tasting room is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are currently the only urban cidery in Virginia. more »

The Blue Goat

  • 5710 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
  • Phone: (804) 288-8875
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The Blue Goat is an Urban Gastropub. Featuring euro comfort food, sourced locally, in a nose to tail concept. more »