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Stock Bistro & Bar
Price: Expensive•Nordic•4.9(136)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!L'Opossum
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(3,332)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!
Lehja
Price: Expensive•Indian•4.9(1,109)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.Stella's - Richmond
Price: Moderate•Greek•4.9(3,075)
Stella’s honors rustic & modern Greek cuisine, bringing the freshest ingredients & Mediterranean fare table side.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Richmond
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,352)Ruth's Chris Steak House in Richmond, VA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining may be arranged.Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,939)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)!
Upper Shirley Vineyards
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(248)Upper Shirley Vineyards, perched above one of the most beautiful bends on the James River and surrounded by history, brings you the best of Virginia: culinary delights, award-winning wine, and events you’ll remember for a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a day away or the best place to stage your dream wedding, Upper Shirley Vineyards will exceed your expectations.TJ's at the Jefferson Hotel
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(702)
TJ's is open Monday-Saturday for Lunch (11am-3pm), Bar/Lounge (11am-9pm), and Dinner (5pm-9pm).
Bar / Lounge seating will be strictly first come, first served.
Helen's in Richmond, VA
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(727)Helen's Restaurant is located in the heart of Richmond, VA, serving brunch and dinner. We hope you enjoy Helenʼs Southern gothic history and our nouveau southern cuisine by Chef Clay Hostetler.The Savory Grain
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(242)The Savory Grain Restaurant and Draft House is Richmond’s top destination for delicious New American dining, offering a huge variety of draft beers and craft cocktails in a fun, laid-back, warm, and inviting atmosphere. We strive to offer the best local ingredients in order to create a diverse seasonal menu that has the complexity that appeals to the die hard “foodies” as well as some good ole’ classics that the “meat-and-potatoes” crowd can enjoy. At the Savory Grain, your dining experience doesn’t stop at the food, drinks are also showcased with 24 ever-rotating draft beers, a meticulously chosen wine list, and craft cocktail program featuring the best local, domestic, and international libations this region has to offer. If you’re a music lover, check out our Facebook page as we regularly offer live music from a variety of local acts. Come alone, come with friends, or come with a crowd, we accommodate all size parties. Stop in and say hello, we hope to see you soon!
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- SSteveBaltimore / Maryland •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoCelebrated my retirement, great food, service and ambiance. Definitely a must do when in RVA!!!More infoThe Tobacco Company RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Richmond•4.7
- MMarkVirginia •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIt was a wonderful experience. The doors were open to the street, a trio was playing, the server was helpful and friendly, the ambience had a nice vibe, and the food was great.More infoLolita'sPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Richmond•4.6
- EEveVIPAtlanta •120 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOne of the best dinners we’ve had in a long time! Excellent food and service!!More infoStella's - RichmondPrice: Moderate• Greek• Richmond•4.9
- PPageVirginia •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a wonderful experience as always.Whenever we go to Amuse we feel like it is special.Our server,Steve,was excellent.More infoAmuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Richmond•4.8
- CChristianVIPVirginia •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 3, 2025Shrimp and grits are great. Jalepeno app was a table favoriteMore infoThe Savory GrainPrice: Expensive• American• Richmond•4.7
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The city of Richmond is located in one of the original 13 colonies, so it isn’t surprising that it is a quintessential American city. It is here that you will find several different types of food that include the typical American fare. For instance, you can indulge in a meal of lasagna and mozzarella salad in this town. If you would like to be more traditional, you can also find typical Southern cuisine here. Don’t be surprised to see Chinese and Japanese options because they exist in Richmond too! Try crab from Chesapeake Bay and the hearty Brunswick stew that's so popular in the region. With plenty of museums and historical sites to visit, your trip to Richmond, Virginia, will be flavorful in more ways than one.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Richmond is The Mantu
The best vegan restaurants in Richmond are Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse and L'Opossum
The best vegetarian restaurants in Richmond are Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, L'Opossum and Stella's - Richmond
The restaurants with the best service in Richmond are Addis Ethiopian, Blue Atlas and lemon cuisine of india
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Richmond are Addis Ethiopian, LuLu's and Blue Atlas
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