Restaurants near Carpenter Center For The Performing Arts

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1. Henley on Grace

4.7

Exceptional(983)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 15 times today

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!

A photo of Rappahannock - Richmond restaurant

2. Rappahannock - Richmond

4.8

Exceptional(2569)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Richmond

Booked 24 times today

Upscale, yet casual industrial-chic seafood outfit - offering an enormous raw bar featuring its own farm-raised oysters - seasonal dishes, plus artisan cocktails, craft beers, and an incredible wine selection in airy digs. Located in the Theatre District of Richmond, VA's City Center.

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3. Fall Line Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(829)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 52 times today

Fall Line Kitchen & Bar draws its name and inspiration from one of Virginia’s most prominent geological features, and the upscale-casual Richmond restaurant is dedicated to ingredient-focused comfort food with regional craft brews and cocktails.

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4. La Grotta - Richmond

4.9

Exceptional(2228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Richmond

Booked 19 times today

Seldom can you take a few steps in the South and find yourself completely transported to another continent. Yet, this is the experience of La Grotta. Take one step inside the door and you’re suddenly in Northern Italy. Smell the roasted garlic and savor the rich flavors of innovative Italian cuisine paired with one of the fine wines that earned La Grotta the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Whether it’s a quiet romantic anniversary or a business meeting, La Grotta isn’t just dinner. It’s a destination.Exclusive private rentals can be arranged for up to 137 guests. We also offer 2 private rooms that can hold up to 37 people each or can be combined to hold a larger party. From Corporate meetings to Bridal Showers or Rehearsal Dinners, La Grotta will make your event special!Please Note: La Grotta does not offer outdoor seating.

5. Gather & Hem Bar

4.5

Awesome(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Richmond

Booked 4 times today

Indulge in the allure of a chic and refined bar & lounge – Gather & Hem, a haven where exquisite cocktails, local craft beer, and meticulously chosen wines take center stage. Nestled in the heart of the city within the iconic Miller & Rhoads Department Store building, our concept exudes a timeless sophistication. Our cocktails are perfectly paired with shared plates created with the distinct flavors of Virginia. Whether it's a post-work rendezvous or a prelude to a captivating show at a nearby theater, let's elevate the ordinary and make every moment extraordinary together.

A photo of Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall restaurant

6. Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall

4.5

Awesome(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Established in 1982, Homemades by Suzanne offers more than 35 years of delicious recipes! We offer lunch in the historic John Marshall Ballrooms located at 101 North Fifth Street between E. Grace and E. Franklin Streets. Lunch is served in The Marshall Room, Monday-Friday from 11:30a-2:00p. Come by and try our famous chicken salad, a slice of quiche, or one of our delicious weekly specials. We invite large parties for lunch!

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7. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4260)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Richmond

Booked 66 times today

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is proudly celebrating over 40 years as Richmond's landmark dining and entertainment venue. This four-story, breath-taking restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and charm. The exceptional menu features slow-roasted prime rib, aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy live entertainment on our first floor or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub. Our staff is committed to excellence and the creation of an unforgettable dining experience. Open seven days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

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8. Tarrant's Downtown

4.4

Awesome(3319)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 34 times today

In the Art's District centrally located among the many attractions like: VCU, MCV, the Convention Center, Altria Theater, The Graduate, Quirk Hotel, Linden Row Inn, The National, The November Theater, the Historic Hippodrome and more! We're known for seafood, steaks, pasta, pizza, subs, home made desserts, dressings and hospitality. Celebrate the Everyday. We offer sandwiches and entrees all day long for foodies and families including pizzas with our whole menu available for delivery! Want boxed lunches or catering? Tarrant's Cafe has that too- for private dining, try our sister restaurant Tarrant's West. Specials include: Steak, Seafood, Subs, Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, Fish Tacos, Award Wining. An RVA Hospitality Restaurant. Locally Owned. Female Owned. Known for She Crab soup, cocktails, happy hour, lunch, brunch and dinner. A cozy warm vibe with chandeliers and lots of wooden booths in an old converted pharmacy. Historical building, centrally located in downtown.

9. And Dim Sum

4.2

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Dim Sum • Richmond

Booked 9 times today

And Dim Sum - a lively restaurant and bar that celebrates the art and delight of dim sum while adding our individuality and creativity to broader modern Chinese dishes. | What we're here for - good food, good people, good times! 🥟🍛💕 | Creative cocktail twists 🍹 | Sake & Soju 🍶 | Variety of Asian spirits & beers 🍻 | Hot teas 🍵 | Flavors and vibes to surprise and delight all guests! Join us for happy hour 4 - 6pm every Monday - Friday! ✨💗✨ Located in the Art's District / Jackson Ward neighborhood right beside the Maggie Lena Walker Memorial Plaza, near all of the galleries, Carpenter Theater, Convention Center, Altria Theater, the November Theater, Quirk Hotel, Marriott, and the Graduate Hotel - we're in the middle of the art and action downtown! ✨💗✨ Bar seating, dining rooms upstairs & downstairs, cozy covered patio with heaters ✨💗✨ Available for catering, private dining and large parties!

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10. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(4358)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 19 times today

Please note when booking: Lunch at Lemaire ends at 2pm. From 2pm-5pm we offer a lounge menu. Full dinner starts at 5pm. New American restaurant and bar that is inspired by the agricultural and coastal traditions and bounty of Virginia. Lemaire delivers the quality and service The Jefferson Hotel is known for, but in an accessible format without the pretense, formality or expense!Complimentary self-parking is available in both the Adams Street and Main Street lots. Valet parking is $18/carFor special requests (cake, flowers, etc) guests must contact Lemaire directly. Tables are held for 15 minutes. Separate checks are not available for parties of six or more. A 20% gratuity will automatically be applies for parties of six or more. Table/seating requests are noted but not guaranteed. Thank you for joining us!!

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Jason
Dallas - Fort Worth •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent. Waitress was very polite and gave great service at the table. Her visits were somewhat rare and the food took a long time. But overall a good experience.
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Fall Line Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Richmond
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4.2
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Jeff
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was our 30th wedding anniversary. Our server took great care of us. We not only had a good meal but a great experience. I highly recommend La Grotta!
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La Grotta - RichmondPrice: Moderate• Italian• Richmond
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4.9
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Mark
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great Service of creative and delicious seafood. Highly recommended.
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Rappahannock - RichmondPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Richmond
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4.8
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James
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
Enjoyed a birthday dinner with my spouse. Overall excellent experience! Spent time chatting with the owner and we were treated to a dessert for our special occasion. Noise level was moderate but on a Tuesday evening all the tables were not filled. The menu is varied and there are daily specials. Additionally, the wine list is extensive with many wines available by the glass. We will continue to support this great local restaurant!
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Henley on GracePrice: Moderate• American• Richmond
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4.7
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Alexis
Virginia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
My friends and I went to Gather and Hem at about 7 and it was fantastic. The ambiance is amazing and the late happy hour (7-9) is really fantastic as most are too early for us to get off and partake. The drinks were strong but delicious and the sliders and poutine were very good. We will be back!
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Gather & Hem BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Richmond
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4.5

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