Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Most of the food is from Virginia farms, it's a great southern bistro. Cocktails are amazing and they have a decent happy hour M-F. Plenty of outdoor seating.
14 locals recommend
Pasture
416 E Grace StMost of the food is from Virginia farms, it's a great southern bistro. Cocktails are amazing and they have a decent happy hour M-F. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Good beers and good foods. You have to try the SheCrab Soup! It's the best thing in the world! (Provided you're not lactose intolerant!) Good atmosphere as well.
51 locals recommend
Tarrant's Cafe
1 W Broad StGood beers and good foods. You have to try the SheCrab Soup! It's the best thing in the world! (Provided you're not lactose intolerant!) Good atmosphere as well.
Because I think everyone needs to know where the closest Chipotle is. They are also insanely efficient.
10 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10 N Nansemond StBecause I think everyone needs to know where the closest Chipotle is. They are also insanely efficient.
Decent sushi for a really cheap price. They have lunch and dinner specials 7 days a week. You can generally get dinner for yourself for about $9. Don't know about the other food there.
Sakura Sushi and Steak
711 N Lombardy StDecent sushi for a really cheap price. They have lunch and dinner specials 7 days a week. You can generally get dinner for yourself for about $9. Don't know about the other food there.
Farm to table restaurant with possibly the best hamburger in town. Ranges from $10-$25 a plate.
25 locals recommend
Lucy's Restaurant
404 North 2nd StreetFarm to table restaurant with possibly the best hamburger in town. Ranges from $10-$25 a plate.
Traditional Comfort food done right! Fried chicken, meatloaf, mac and cheese...you get the idea. Around $20-$25 a plate. They also have an extensive bourbon selection.
27 locals recommend
Comfort
200 W Broad StTraditional Comfort food done right! Fried chicken, meatloaf, mac and cheese...you get the idea. Around $20-$25 a plate. They also have an extensive bourbon selection.
Great food but the place is tiny so at peak times you might have to wait. Lunch here is one of the best in the neighborhood.
8 locals recommend
Cafe Rustika
414 E Main StGreat food but the place is tiny so at peak times you might have to wait. Lunch here is one of the best in the neighborhood.
The flagship restaurant of Rappahannock Oyster co. If you want the best oysters you've ever had this is your place. Food is great and they have a nice draft selection. Reservations recommended.
36 locals recommend
Rappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace StThe flagship restaurant of Rappahannock Oyster co. If you want the best oysters you've ever had this is your place. Food is great and they have a nice draft selection. Reservations recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jordan's regular bar. Has great beers on tap, happy hour is good, and it's just a quiet place to have a few drinks and watch the game! Has a smoking area upstairs with pool table and darts.
17 locals recommend
Penny Lane Pub
421 E Franklin StJordan's regular bar. Has great beers on tap, happy hour is good, and it's just a quiet place to have a few drinks and watch the game! Has a smoking area upstairs with pool table and darts.
Food is ok, there are better options for that. However, they have over 150 beers available.
29 locals recommend
Capital Ale House
619 E Main StFood is ok, there are better options for that. However, they have over 150 beers available.
Arts & Culture
Great concert venue with affordable ticket prices. Acts range from national tours to local bands.
84 locals recommend
The National
708 E Broad StGreat concert venue with affordable ticket prices. Acts range from national tours to local bands.