Links to help you choose
a restaurant, browse through menus, or find reviews and directions online.
Acacia
Renowned Chef Dale Reitzer's (Food and Wine Magazine's 1999 Best New
American Chef) serves fresh seasonal dishes in this delightful old
Carytown church building.
Annabel
Lee Riverboat
Slow loading site, but the only dinner cruise in town.
Ashland Coffee and Tea
Located in historic Ashland this coffee house serves fine Arabica coffee,
over 50 teas, soups, sandwiches, unique beers, and more. Frequently hosts
live music and other events.
Avalon Restaurant
Contemporary global cuisine with the most extensive list of imported and
microbrew beers in the city. Located on Main Street in the Fan.
Awful Arthurs
Casual joints serving a variety of seafood. Located in the Westend and
Shockoe Bottom. Both locations have a good bar crowd on weekends.
Baker's Crust
A vast selection of fresh bread, plus great soups, sandwhiches and
desserts. Located in Carytown, near Thompson Street.
Barrister's Cafe
The downstairs cafe in The Hotel John Marshall is a cozy joint that serves
up sandwhiches and lunch fare. Here's a brief rundown of their menu.
Beauregard's Thai Room
The pictures on this site alone should sell you on this place. Sometimes
slow to load.
Bill o Fare
Not sure what you're in the mood for? Check out Bill o Fare's online
collection of Richmond menus. A few are outdated or out of business, so
call first.
Bistro R
Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. Located in the Westend.
Blue Marlin
An upscale seafood restaurant reminiscent of those found in historical
Charleston, South Carolina. Features fresh grilled fish topped with unique
sauces and other lowcountry favorites such as crab cakes and shrimp and
grits.
Bottega's Bistro
Warm and inviting ambiance filled with the aroma of brick oven pizza. Good
wine selection. Located on the Southside.
Cabo's Bistro
Great food, fun bar and live music most nights of the week. Located in the
Fan across from Pleasant's Hardware.
Cafe di Pagliacci
Award winning Chef/Owner Robert DeCapri specializes in fresh milk-fed
veal, seafood, homemade pasta, and luscious desserts at this whimsical Fan
restaurant.
Cary Street Cafe
A very comfortable eatery with some good vegetarian options. Brunch on
Saturday and Sunday. Lunch delivery Monday through Friday (to near West
End and Fan areas). Also live music many nights of the week.
Chef
Maxwell's
The ever ambitious Chef Maxwell seems to have scored a hit with his
namesake fine dining restaurant. The desserts especially, rank among the
city's best. Located downtown.
Chez Foushee
Serves lunch Monday through Friday in its popular dining room. There's
also boxed lunch delivery and carryout. On site catering is available week
nights and weekends for private parties of up to 125 guests.
du Jour
Everything about this restaurant is stylish, including its website.
Havana '59
A fusion of Cuban cuisine, tropical drinks and the aroma of cigars create
the experience of this Shockoe Bottom hotspot. Upstairs is available for
private parties.
Insider's
Guide
In depth reviews of Richmond's most popular restaurants. Also features a
price legend.
Konstas
A Fan favorite that serves Greek, Italian & gourmet Mediterranean
dishes at reasonable rates. Catering also available.
La Grotta
A cozy basement full of the authentic flavor of Italy. Located in the
Slip.
La
Petite France
Chef Paul Elbling brings innovative French cuisine to Richmond.
Lemaire
Richmond's only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant. The restaurant menu features
updated regional Southern cooking with European classical and American
contemporary influences. Located in the historic Jefferson Hotel.
Metro
Web
This site maps out the way to your favorite restaurant. Useful if you
already know where you want to eat.
Millie's Diner
Don't be fooled by the modest exterior of this Richmond eatery -- inside
is some of the best gourmet fare around. Brunch is especially popular.
Mosaic Cafe and
Catering
Innovative and healthy cuisine served in the comfy dining room or catered
for private parties. Located in the River Road Shopping Center. Online
ordering!
Mystery Dinner Playhouse
Enjoy a four-course meal while piecing together clues to help solve the
comedic mystery on stage. Dinner is served by a troup of costumed
characters who drop a few hints as they go.
New China Restaurant
Authentic Chinese cuisine plus movie screenings for entertainment.
Nuvo
Bistro
A trendy restaurant/bar on the "avenues." Here's what Citysearch
thought...
Old Original Bookbinders
A Philly original, Bookbinders has been pleasing its patrons since 1865.
Great ambiance and good (though pricey) food. Located in the Slip.
On-Line Menus
A sleek site with online menus for a variety of Richmond area restaurants.
This site also features a chat room and mailing list. Sign up and you
might win a free lunch!
Padow's Deli
Richmond's favorite family-owned deli. Order meats online or stop in one
of their eight locations for a memorable sandwich.
River City Diner
A very cool site – in the Fonz sort of way. Says it's under
construction, but you can't tell.
Ruth's
Chris Steakhouse
A world famous steak house located in the Southside Belgrade Plantation.
Accommodates both large and small private parties.
Sam Miller's
A quintessential old Richmond restaurant serving an impressive array of seafood
and meats. The upstairs is available for banquets. Located in the slip.
Skilligalee Restaurant
A cozy restaurant serving a wide variety of seafood. Located on Glenside
Drive near West Broad Street.
Style Weekly
Critical reviews of the city's best (and worst) restaurants brought to you
by Richmond.com and Style Weekly. The site also features a searchable
database of restaurants. Includes features on wine and other good things.
The Bull and Bear Club
Modeled after great NY and Chicago clubs, the Bull and Bear is a private
club offering exceptional dining, catering and event services.
The Hill Cafe
Nice, streamlined site with full menu offerings. The cafe is owned by the
same people who operate Europa and Hard Shell.
The Tobacco Company
This place has a great vibe and a hip site to match.
World Cup Coffee Shop
Eclectic atmosphere, sandwiches, desserts and you guessed it--plenty of
coffee.