Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Richmond

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

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!

Top review

Amyvip

Dined 5 days ago

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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Victoria

Dined 6 days ago

The food and service were impeccable. Another memorable dinner at Buckheads

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Popular dish

Prime Ribeye

Henley on Grace

4.9

4.9 (825)

$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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James

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Brunch was excellent. Perfect veggie benedict. Great wine selection and drinks. Must visit when in Richmond.

Stella's - Richmond

4.9

4.9 (2920)

$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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PattiF

Dined 4 days ago

Always excellent!

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4.9

4.9 (116)

$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.

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Rachel

Dined on Aug 18, 2024

Service was wonderful and food was good. Would definitely come back and try their happy hour, which looks great! We ordered the samosas, lamb, and shrimp curry. All were delicious.

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

L'Opossum

4.9

4.9 (3042)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great time here. It was our second visit and the food was amazing again. The staff is always so pleasant and treats us well. We love how knowledgeable they are about the food. 10 out of 10

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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!

Top review

Debi

Dined 4 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!

Brenner Pass

4.8

4.8 (1888)

$30 and under

Contemporary European

Richmond

About the restaurant

Contemporary Alpine inspired cuisine from award winning chef Brittanny Anderson. Modern twists on classic French, Italian, Swiss, Austrian & European cuisine. Alpine wine from small producers, old world regional specialties, sherry by the glass & natural wines. Unique craft cocktails hand made by our bartenders, house made infusions & molecular techniques, eclectic spirit list focusing on amaro and rhum agricole, gin, whiskey, scotch, cane & agave spirits. Happy hour weekdays at bar. Euro and American beer program featuring saisons, sour ales & hazy IPAs. Naturally leavened bread made from scratch & homemade desserts by pastry chef Olivia Wilson. Craft coffee & espresso. Local cultural hot spot with energetic, social atmosphere. Tasty cheeses on our cheese cart. Great for birthday or anniversary. Fresh, locally sourced produce. Dinner M-Sat. for luxury dining or expeditious business meal. Reservations recommended, not required. Elegan

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Top tier experience from the moment we walked in! Our server Grant was an absolute dream who was extremely knowledgable and helpful explaining the food and beverage menus! I think that Roseda Farms Ribeye might be the best I've ever had and the scallops were cooked to perfection! Kitchen staff sent out multiple off menu pastas for us to try and I'm still thinking of then as I'm typing this review! This spot is not just nice for Richmond, it would not only hold its own but stand out in any major city! Definitely will be back!!!!

Millie's

4.8

4.8 (906)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Richmond

About the restaurant

Millie's....a Richmond landmark and locals' favorite eatery for 31 years! Millie's is where casual meets dressy, classic meets modern, comfort meets contemporary, and the menus are always changing with the seasons and chef's creative leanings. Housed in an old diner in the historic Tobacco Row/Church Hill neighborhood, Millie's has been setting the standard in Richmond since 1989 with a popular weekday lunch, modern American dinner service and great wine list and their world-famous weekend brunches. Talented chefs prepare your meal right in front of your eyes at the tiny front open kitchen. A cozy and comfortable ambiance pervades Millie's, where you can be assured of friendly and personalized service. The original diner counter serves as the restaurant's bar area, with a full ABC license and original cocktails. Millie's also boasts a 150+ bottle creative wine list with a full choice of varietal, country and price options from which to choose to complement your dinner. Join us!

Top review

Gaynor

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

If you are looking for a fun brunch place in a very old building with lots of character this is your place!

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