Richmond Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Richmond

Foodies in the know already have Richmond on their radar. But with neighboring culinary meccas like Washington, D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina, often overshadowing Virginia's capital, it's easy to see why many travelers arrive in Richmond with low expectations. Though it has its fair share of Southern favorites like pimento cheese, grits and pork, Richmond's menus aren't solely influenced by the city's geographic location. Luckily, local and visitor favorites like Rappahannock (come here for the Chesapeake Bay oysters), Heritage (indulge in the pork fries) and The Roosevelt (be prepared to share the pork rind nachos) are putting Richmond on the culinary map. To save on meals at some of the city's best restaurants, consider visiting during its biannual restaurant week, which usually takes place in April and October.

But eating isn't all you'll do here. Richmond is home to a burgeoning brewery scene, and luckily for those on a gluten-free diet, it's also home to a popular cidery, Blue Bee Cider. It features seasonal small-batch ciders made from heirloom variety Virginia apples.

Find the Best Restaurants in Richmond

  • #1
    Gelati Celesti Ice Cream Makers
    #1 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 421 reviewsTripAdvisor (421)
    $ - $$ |
    8906 W Broad St Ste A, Richmond, VA 23294-5827
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  • #2
    Country Style Donuts
    #2 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 647 reviewsTripAdvisor (647)
    $ | American
    8900 W Broad St between Gogi BibimBap and Nora Taste of Lebanon, Richmond, VA 23294-5815
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  • #3
    L'Opossum
    #3 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 257 reviewsTripAdvisor (257)
    $$ | French, American, International
    626 China St, Richmond, VA 23220-6217
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  • #4
    Lemaire Restaurant
    #4 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 700 reviewsTripAdvisor (700)
    $$ | American, Contemporary
    101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220-5009
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  • #5
    Proper Pie Co.
    #5 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 206 reviewsTripAdvisor (206)
    $ | American
    2505 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7269
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  • #6
    Mama J's Kitchen
    #6 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 800 reviewsTripAdvisor (800)
    $ - $$ | American
    415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219-1701
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  • #7
    Stella's
    #7 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 467 reviewsTripAdvisor (467)
    $ - $$ | Mediterranean, Greek
    1012 Lafayette St, Richmond, VA 23221-1142
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  • #8
    HogsHead Cafe
    #8 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 501 reviewsTripAdvisor (501)
    $ - $$ | Barbecue, American
    9503 W Broad St B, Richmond, VA 23294-5350
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  • #9
    Perly's
    #9 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 567 reviewsTripAdvisor (567)
    $ - $$ | American, Deli
    111 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-1741
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  • #10
    Lunch Supper
    #10 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 450 reviewsTripAdvisor (450)
    $ - $$ | American, Bar
    1213 Summit Ave # 1215, Richmond, VA 23230-4707
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  • #11
    Millie's
    #11 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 412 reviewsTripAdvisor (412)
    $ - $$ | American, Asian, Contemporary
    2603 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223-7849
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  • #12
    Shagbark
    #12 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 154 reviewsTripAdvisor (154)
    $$ | American, Seafood
    4901 Libbie Mill East Blvd Ste 175, Richmond, VA 23230-2430
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  • #13
    The Grapevine Greek & Italian Restaurant
    #13 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 219 reviewsTripAdvisor (219)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean, Greek
    11055 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23233-2023
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  • #14
    Texas de Brazil
    #14 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 331 reviewsTripAdvisor (331)
    $$ | Steakhouse, Brazilian, Latin, Spanish
    11800 W Broad St Suite 1092, Richmond, VA 23233
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  • #15
    The Roosevelt
    #15 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 214 reviewsTripAdvisor (214)
    $ - $$ | American
    623 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223-6537
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  • #16
    Amuse Restaurant VMFA
    #16 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 268 reviewsTripAdvisor (268)
    $ - $$ | American
    200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220-4007
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  • #17
    Mellow Mushroom
    #17 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 238 reviewsTripAdvisor (238)
    $ - $$ | Bar, Pizza
    3012 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3502
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  • #18
    Croaker's Spot Restaurants
    #18 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 333 reviewsTripAdvisor (333)
    $ - $$ | American, Seafood
    1020 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224-4072
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  • #19
    Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse
    #19 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 257 reviewsTripAdvisor (257)
    $$ | American, Seafood, Steakhouse
    2306 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23223-7822
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  • #20
    Lucy's Restaurant
    #20 of 1,894 Places to Eat in Richmond
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 118 reviewsTripAdvisor (118)
    $ - $$ | American
    404 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA 23219-1704
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