The Best 44 Restaurants Near James River

44 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Opossum

4.9

Exceptional(2768)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 32 times today

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. Beginning 9/1/23, a 4% processing fee will be added to all credit card transactions. This fee will not be added to cash transactions. To view a sample menu, visit www.lopossum.com - Thank you!

A photo of Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse restaurant

2. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(5056)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Richmond

Booked 66 times today

Bookbinder’s is a locally family owned Seafood & Steakhouse and is unique to Richmond. Bookbinder’s offers the perfect combination of rich history and atmosphere. Close to the James River in historic Tobacco Row, steak and seafood lovers will enjoy the ambiance of exposed beams and brick walls in this refurbished tobacco warehouse. From steak to lobster to seafood, each dish is intricately prepared and beautifully presented. We look forward to seeing you soon!! We are honored to have been selected as one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2018, as Voted by Open Table Diners, (based on an analysis of twelve-million reviews of more than 26,000 restaurants across the country)!

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3. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(3971)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 23 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!Thank you for joining us!!

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4. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3646)

Price: Expensive

• American • Richmond

Booked 93 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 with never a cover 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 five days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

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5. Stella's - Richmond

4.9

Exceptional(2678)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Richmond

Booked 63 times today

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

6. Southern Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1326)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Richmond

Booked 29 times today

Southern Kitchen, which is known as "The Mouth of the South" to the locals, serves up comfort food favorites. From collard greens to fried fish and chicken, the eatery provides a comfortable, relaxed spot for enjoying classic Southern food, beer, and wine for lunch, and dinner. Since opening in 2014, the restaurant has focused on providing good food paired with a classy experience and great customer service. Southern Kitchen features a variety of options for starting the meal, including fried oysters, fried okra, southern rolls, and salad. Enjoy sandwiches like the salmon cake and chicken club, or dive into some apple pecan salad, fried fish, big momma's chicken, and chicken livers and onions. Southern Kitchen also features plenty of filling plates, including the seafood platter, meatloaf, catfish, and southern-fried pork chops.

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7. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4.4

Awesome(5041)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Richmond

Booked 32 times today

Our Rocketts Landing location occupies the top floor of the restored Power Plant building, which sits on the James River and once provided electricity for Richmond’s trolley cars. We specialize in seafood and locally-sourced signature entrees. And we can't forget the incredible view!

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8. Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

4.7

Exceptional(869)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 24 times today

Speakeasy with Contemporary American Cuisine - Richmond, Virginia.

9. Lolita's

4.6

Exceptional(311)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Richmond

Booked 19 times today

Lolita’s is a space where we can embody & celebrate the traditions passed down to us. We source our corn from Tamoa that works directly with small communities in Mexico for the freshest heirloom corn.We practice traditional methods of preparation, which increase nutritional value and create rich flavor. Such as nixtamalization, grain roasting, and whole grain milling.

10. Henley on Grace

4.7

Exceptional(692)

Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 17 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!

Restaurants near James River

Price

Cuisine (20 of 46)

44 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Opossum

2. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

3. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

4. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

5. Stella's - Richmond

6. Southern Kitchen

7. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

8. Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

9. Lolita's

10. Henley on Grace

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