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A photo of The Tobacco Company Restaurant restaurant
1. The Tobacco Company Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4258)
Price: Expensive
• American • Richmond
Booked 35 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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2. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(4353)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Richmond
Booked 34 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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3. Tarrant's Downtown
4.4
Awesome(3321)
Price: Moderate
• American • Richmond
Booked 11 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.
A photo of Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse restaurant
4. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(5923)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Richmond
Booked 51 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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5. Bar Solita
4.5
Awesome(1264)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Richmond
Booked 11 times today
Bar Solita is a chic, upscale vacation style restaurant focusing on small plates + quality ingredients with flavors from the Mediterranean to Mexico. Unique wines, craft beers & craft cocktails. Happy hour Monday-Friday. Great spot to socialize with friends + coworkers. Perfect for a date night. Best brunch featuring mimosa pitchers, shareable cinnamon rolls, breakfast empanadas, omelets, chicken biscuit, chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros, salads and sandwiches.Located in the Art's District near Quirk, Linden Row Inn, the Pulse, November Theater, the National, Graduate Hotel.Popular dishes: ceviche, charcuterie, birria egg rolls, tacos, harissa wings, hummus, hanger steak + house-made mozzarella sticks. Fav drinks: mimosa flights, espresso martinis + Moscow Mules.FREE parking behind the restaurant during operating hours in the police lot within the black metal fence w/ numbered spots- lot is along Jefferson/Grace Street. Over 60 spaces. No overnight parking.
A photo of The Hard Shell - Downtown restaurant
6. The Hard Shell - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(1829)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Richmond
Booked 17 times today
Located in downtown Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip, The Hard Shell Restaurant is known to locals as one of the best seafood restaurants in town. With a new fresh look; The Hard Shell features sleek booths, lots of light and a vibrant city feel. The Hard Shell has Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood. Menu items include signatures such as filet and lobster, shrimp and scallops, lump crab cakes. Patio requests honored when possible but tables are first come, first served. Happy hour is available at the bar and on the patio and is first come, first served. Private dining & reservations are available. Dress is casual.
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7. Stock Bistro & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(135)
Price: Expensive
• Nordic • Richmond
Booked 10 times today
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!
A photo of TJ's at the Jefferson Hotel restaurant
8. TJ's at the Jefferson Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(700)
Price: Moderate
• American • Richmond
Booked 5 times today
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.
A photo of Metzger Bar and Butchery restaurant
9. Metzger Bar and Butchery
4.6
Exceptional(1125)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary German • Richmond
Booked 3 times today
Nestled in historic Union Hill, we specialize in contemporary German and European food from 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-9pm.
A photo of Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall restaurant
10. 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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