Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Richmond

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Richmond? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tulsi

4.9

4.9 (117)

$30 and under

Indian

Richmond

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Wilvip

Dined 7 days ago

One of the finest meals I have ever eaten at an Indian restaurant! Everything was superbly prepared and full of flavor, spice level was exactly as requested. Absolutely delicious. Tulsi has been my favorite place for dinner in Richmond for quite some time, and they did not disappoint on this visit. The service was outstanding and we had a wonderful time. Five stars isn't enough.

The Wine Whisperer

5.0

5 (174)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Henrico

About the restaurant

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!

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Amyvip

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

We had an excellent lunch at the Wine Whisperer and are looking forward to returning and trying the dinner menu.

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Experience

Kick Back & Chill Out with Tim Smith

Experience

Bodegas Pinea Wine Dinner

Buckheads - Richmond

4.9

4.9 (1951)

$50 and over

Steak

Richmond

About the restaurant

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.

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Samantha

Dined 2 days ago

Went for our 13 year wedding anniversary we had the best experience! And the free dessert was a sweet surprise thank you all again !

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Popular dish

Prime Ribeye

Henley on Grace

4.9

4.9 (826)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

A Californian Asian fusion restaurant offering Pan Asian style cuisine with a twist! Hundreds of wines sold by the glass. Centrally located, we are two blocks from the Downtown Marriot, the Hilton Hotel and two blocks from the historical Dominion Energy Center. Also located near the Altria Theatre too! Stop by before an evening out!

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Whitneyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely phenomenal. I loved everything about it, including getting to speak with the owner. I can’t believe it’s not lines out the door and wish I could help make that happen. I am such a fan of this restaurant. Can’t wait to go back.

Metzger Bar and Butchery

4.8

4.8 (1079)

$31 to $50

Contemporary German

Richmond

About the restaurant

Nestled in historic Union Hill, we specialize in contemporary German food from Chef de Cuisine, Emma Taylor, and overseen by award winning chef Brittanny Anderson. Expect to see inspirations from classic German, French, Italian, Austrian & European cuisine, using local products. We specialize in German and Austrian wine from small producers, organic, and natural wines. Our cocktails are unique and approachable, featuring house made ingredients. We have a large German beer selection mixed with some local drafts. Our atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, great for special occasions or weekday date nights. We offer a private dining room and full restaurant buyouts. Come see us for dinner Tue-Sat, and Sunday brunch, and for happy hour at the bar Tue-Fri 5pm-7pm.

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sara

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Literally the best meal I’ve ever had! Perfectly cooked venison with charred fennel and cabbage! Bright bursts of kumquat were a treat that made each bite perfect. Our new date spot for creative cocktails and a unique menu.

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Popular dish

Pork Schnitzel

Popular dish

Chicken Schnitzel and Gravy

Stella's - Richmond

4.9

4.9 (2923)

$30 and under

Greek

Richmond

About the restaurant

Stella’s honors rustic & modern Greek cuisine, bringing the freshest ingredients & Mediterranean fare table side.

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Kori

Dined 3 days ago

Another great Stella's experience. Great food and exceptional service!

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4.9

4.9 (3045)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Richmond

About the restaurant

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!

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent and eccentric as always! Very creative good and decor

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Popular dish

French Onion Dip Florentine

Popular dish

Lavender-limoncello

Stock Bistro & Bar

4.8

4.8 (40)

$31 to $50

Nordic

Richmond

About the restaurant

Stock Is a Nordic Bistro and bar inviting you to dine differently. Our restaurant is located in a lovingly restored railroad freight terminal that is also home to our stylish modern furniture gallery – Txtur. The indoor and outdoor space invites you to lounge and enjoy a meal like no other whether taking time with friends or celebrating a special event.

Whether you take your meal or cocktails in our beautiful “drafting room” dining space, the spacious main gallery, or our covered and shaded patio, Stock culinary craft and special hospitality experience is sure to please.

Craft food, drinks all in an unparalleled space – Stock is here to welcome you.

We have ample on-site parking too!

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Debi

Dined 7 days ago

Unique concept with a menu that delivers! We enjoyed a Lavender Fields cocktail that was very refreshing and well balanced. We shared the Wedge Salad and each ordered Schnitzel which were both really nice. Highly recommend!

Carytown Indian Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (33)

$30 and under

Indian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Carytown Indian Cuisine is conveniently located in the vibrant neighborhood of Carytown in Richmond. We invite you to join us for a memorable dining experience. Discover the incredible flavors, warmth, and hospitality of India right here in Virginia.

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Brittany

Dined 7 days ago

Food & drinks were delicious! Service was excellent. Definitely recommend

Lehja

4.7

4.7 (1079)

$31 to $50

Indian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Lehja is an award winning modern Indian restaurant located in Short Pump Town Center in Richmond. Our Executive Chef Sunny Baweja has been named Semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for"Best Chef Mid Atlantic" category for 2019 and 2020. We have been proudly named as “Restaurant of the Year” by Richmond Magazine and “Best Richmond Restaurant” by EATER in 2023,2024. Esquire named Lehja “100 restaurants America can’t afford to lose during pandemic.”
Sunny always strives the freshest ingredients and seasonal menu. Our Wine List has been awarded "Best of Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator. Sunny Baweja has been invited to Food Festivals across the country . Sunny has won many competitions around like Broad Appetit, Burger Blast, American Heart Association’s Heart ball 2018 “Chefs Challenge”to name a few. Sunny was also the Headliner Chef at 2018 “ Taste of Richmond”. Washingtonian magazine has also featured Lehja as one of the must visit Richmond Spots.

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rustyvip

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding experience. The owner seemed To take a special interest in us!!

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