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 An exquisite dining experience |
3325 West Cary St Richmond, VA 23221 United States +1 804 354 6060 http://www.acaciarestaurant.com/ |
Recognized as one of Richmond's finest restaurants, Acacia adheres to the philosophy that dining should be a memorable experience. Located in the Old Church Building, tiled floors and black lacquered chairs give the restaurant a contemporary contrast to the historic building. A front porch provides seating with a view of Carytown that has been described as the best place for people-watching in Richmond. The menu changes daily to utilize the freshest ingredients and to enhance the season. Main courses feature several choices of fresh seafood as well as poultry and beef dishes. Local softshell crabs are a delicacy when available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine dining, casual atmosphere |
2619 West Main St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 353 9709 http://www.avalonrestaurant.com// |
The dark wood and dim lighting at Avalon create an intimate, romantic atmosphere. The food is superb and the menu changes weekly. Delicious appetizers include Pistachio-Crusted Brie Sticks with a tangy honey sauce. Entrees such as crisp quail or a tender filet mignon topped with walnuts are perfectly prepared. Avalon also has an interesting gourmet beer list. You might enjoy trying the sometimes hard-to-find brews like Potomac and John Courage with your dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Awfully good |
101 North 18th St Richmond, VA 23223 United States +1 804 672 9385 http://www.awfularthurs.com |
Raw oysters and clams are the main attractions at Awful Arthur's, the best-loved seafood restaurant in Richmond. Inside a charming 19th-century warehouse, discover a fun, upbeat atmosphere. This is a comfortable place for young professionals. Live music is featured on most evenings. Awful Arthur's features a raw bar menu and a traditional dinner menu. Although the focus of the fare is seafood, delicious Hawaiian chicken and tender filet mignon are offered as alternatives. Fresh soft shell crabs and Oysters Rockefeller are two delectable specialties. A good selection of alcoholic beverages is offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual with a touch of elegance |
203 North Lombardy St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 353 9280 |
Bogart's is a comfortable, casual neighborhood 'speakeasy' where students and professionals gather over drinks or dinner. Located in the historic Fan district, it is a convenient place to stop after visiting nearby museums or enjoying a walking tour of the area. Bogart's has a well-rounded beer selection and the food is very good. The juicy steak is one of the highlights of the traditional American menu. Bogart's also has live music. A jazz and blues club is open in the back room on Friday and Saturday nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh fish and great Greek dishes |
3215 West Broad St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 355 9193 http://www.byrams.com/ |
This four-star restaurant has a faithful local following. The restaurant has been serving delectable fresh seafood and traditional Greek dishes for over 55 years. Fresh fish, crab and lobster are available along with traditional Greek dishes. An signature entree is the Baked Half-Lobster with Imperial Crabmeat Stuffing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great food, live entertainment |
2053 West Broad St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 355 1144 http://www.cabosbistro.com/ |
Cabo's looks quiet and quaint but this place hums each night with great live music. Enjoy delicious food while listening to blues, pop or classic rock played by popular local musicians. Appetizers include a lobster and crab cake with watercress and wasabi-lime mayonnaise or delicate shrimp and foie gras wontons over Asian slaw with citrus sauce. Entrees like Seared Sea Scallops with Celeriac Puree and Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb with Spiced Yogurt Sauce will delight your taste buds and give you the strength you need to do a little dancing after dinner! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food and famous faces |
8196 Atlee Rd Richmond, VA 23116 United States +1 804 730 6463 |
The owners of this restaurant have a family-oriented radio show on Richmond's WRVA (1140) station. The Celebrity Room is a fun, family environment that caters to children. Photographs of celebrities the owners have met in and through their radio work adorn the walls. A great number of them are autographed. Although the walls are the main attraction here, the delicious, large, specialty pizzas with fresh toppings come in a close second. The Celebrity Room also serves breakfast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than Cheesecake |
Short Pump Town Center 11800 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23233 United States +1 804 364 4300 |
The Cheesecake Factory is surely the place to go when craving a rich and delectable slice of the mouth-watering dessert, but this restaurant offers much more. Serving appetizers, lunch, dinner, late night dining, Sunday Brunch, and a full bar, the Factory is a great choice for a casual dining experience. Everyone will find something to their liking with over 200 menu selections of pizza, pasta, seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Be sure to save room for one of the 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Underground delights |
425 N Belmont Ave Richmond, VA 23221 United States +1 804 355 3228 http://www.chioccas.com |
Step down below the sidewalk into the Fan District's coziest casual spot. This friendly, corner restaurant and bar offers filling sandwiches, light appetizers and cheezy pizzas and the specialty is homemade bread. Choicca's is a dark, quiet place. The clientele is a mixture of students and professionals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maine grill |
11800 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23233 United States +1 804 364 9408 http://www.coppergrill.com/ric... |
The first thing you notice when you walk into Copper Grille is the tank full of lobsters - these juicy delights come all the way from Maine. From the leopard print booths, guests can watch the chef innovatively create their meal. This steak and seafood paradise offers items, such as the 22-ounce Cowboy Steak, Kansas City Strip and the African Lobster Tails. If it's hard to choose from the extensive menu, then ask the waiter for Copper's signature creations. The staff is friendly and the service is efficient. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's steak time... |
9200 Stony Point Parkway Richmond, VA 23235 United States +1 804 272 7755 http://www.flemingssteakhouse.... |
Fleming's is one of the best steakhouses in Richmond, and one of the most famous restaurant chains in America. Steak options you can expect to find on the menu include Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Beef Flemington, Veal Chops, Pork Rib Chop, and Prime Ribs. Ask your waiter to help you choose from among the 100 different wines available to go with your meal. If you're not a meat fan, then sample the fresh seafood and scrumptious side dishes. The Salmon, with its signature Mashed Potatoes, is highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hard to pass up |
1411 East Cary St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 643 2333 http://www.thehardshell.com/ |
The Hard Shell offers an excellent variety of seafood as well as contemporary American dishes. The outdoor seating here is the best in Shockoe Slip. This is a fun place to go for lunch or dinner, convenient to many shops and attractions. A wonderful variety of seafood, which includes several types of crab, is offered. Cornmeal and Herb Fried Oysters are served on the half-shell with Grand Marnier creme fraiche and Smithfield ham rice pilaf. All varieties of shellfish is served by the pound with several choices of sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic district favorite |
2800 Broad St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 648 0360 http://www.thehillcafe.com/ |
The Hill Cafe serves food that is a cut above the usual neighborhood restaurants. Located in historic Church Hill, site of some of Richmond's most beautiful restored homes, the cafe is convenient to the Poe Museum, St. John's Church and Shockoe Bottom. Dark wood and a beautiful bar area, create a plainly decorated but cosy environment with delicious food and a good selection of beer, wine and liquor. The barbecued ribs are exceptional. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste The Best Beers |
321, West 7th Street Richmond, VA 23224 United States +1 804 232 3346 http://www.legendbrewing.com |
Want something new and different in your beer mug? Come by and sample one of five Legend brews available year round: Lager, Pilsner, Brown Ale, Porter and Golden IPA. Grab some grab to go with the excellent beer. A favorite dish is the crab quesadilla. Other recommended dishes include entrées include steak and pork chops with fried apples. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Jeffersonian tradition |
101 W Franklin St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 649 4644 http://www.jefferson-hotel.com... |
In the historic Jefferson Hotel, Lemaire maintains a tradition of fine dining and elegant atmosphere. The cuisine features regional southern cooking with a European flair. The menu is flexible; low fat versions of items are available by request as are other special orders. The service is seamless and the environment, with several dining rooms to choose from, is unparalleled in Richmond. The menu changes monthly and a five-course tasting menu is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Post-movie munchies |
8815 Three Chopt Rd Richmond, VA 23229 United States +1 804 285 1899 |
Melito's is a comfortable, casual place. The nearby Ridge Movie Theater, Douglas Freeman High School and University of Richmond provide most of its clientèle. The service is fast and the food is basic and good. It has delicious and inexpensive American food. Best known for its chili, this restaurant also has foot-long hot dogs, calzones and pizza. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For prime cuts and fantastic filets |
111 Virginia Street Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 648 1662 http://www.mortons.com |
This upscale eatery serves some of the best steak dishes in the city. Porterhouse, Double Porterhouse, Double Cut Filet Mignon, New York Strip - all feature on the menu. You can whet your appetite beforehand with the seafood appetizers such as Lobster Bisque, Bluepoint Oysters on the Half Shell, and Smoked Pacific Salmon. Among desserts, your best choice would be the sinfully indulgent Chocolate Velvet Cake - it will prepare you for the toll that dining here takes on your wallet! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best place for wild game |
5702 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226 United States +1 804 288 3600 |
This upbeat, contemporary bistro is located in Richmond's elegant Libbie and Grove area. It is only a short distance from landmarks like Agecroft Hall and Virginia House. Entrees include more selections of game than are usually found in local restaurants. These include Grilled Quail with spinach, mashed potatoes and apple cider cream and the Hunter's Wild Game Duo; pan seared venison tenderloin and wild boar cranberry sausage. Non-game selections include Coq au Vin Campagnard; chicken provincial-style with red wine served in a fresh baked bread bowl. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old neighborhood tradition |
5704 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226 United States +1 804 288 8687 |
Phil's has been serving drinks and good food since the 1930s. Not too far from Windsor Farms, Richmond's most elegant neighborhood, this restaurant is a great place to stop for drinks while shopping or touring museums. It is also a fun place to unwind after work. Try a vodka limeade, Phil's signature drink. Burgers and sandwiches are served with crunchy onion rings or crispy, light fries. You will feel very comfortable eating or drinking in this Richmond landmark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riverside retro |
1712 East Main St Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 644 9418 http://www.rivercitydiner.com/ |
Visiting here is like eating comfort food on a "Happy Days" set. The colorful tile counter is a very comfortable place to dine alone; customers and employees are friendly and conversational. River City is a great place to go for breakfast before visiting the Edgar Allen Poe Museum or St. John's Church, both in nearby Church Hill. Breakfast is crowded on weekends, so be prepared to wait for a table but know that it will be well worth your time. Traditional southern biscuits and gravy are the best in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An original |
1210 East Cary St Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 644 5465 http://www.sammillers.com/ |
One of the first establishments to open in the renovated Shockoe Slip warehouse district, Sam Miller's has a casual pub-like atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves typical American fare including steaks, fresh seafood and sandwiches. The Sunday brunch is popular as well. A limited late-night menu is available in the bar where live music plays on selected evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Be sure to pick Strawberry |
421 Strawberry St Richmond, VA 23220 United States +1 804 353 6860 http://www.strawberrystreetcaf... |
A neighborhood tradition in the historic Fan district, the Strawberry Street Cafe is the ideal place to stop when touring the area or visiting the nearby Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Art students from Virginia Commonwealth University regularly draw master studies in colored chalk on boards hanging around the restaurant. Window seating provides a lovely view of the historic Fan district. The bathtub salad bar, which greets you as you walk in the door, is the most creatively presented (and most delicious) in the city. Vintage wine from the Cafe's award winning list is available by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful Berkeley |
1200 East Cary St Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 225 5105 |
The charming Berkeley Hotel is a grand structure and its restaurant offers an equally grand dining experience. The service is flawless and the food is remarkable. Dim lighting and deep leather chairs make The Berkeley a relaxing place to dine. The environment is soft and romantic. The menu offers traditional regional dishes with a European flair and includes exotic entrees like ostrich and bison. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second to none |
218 E Main St Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 788 4750 |
This busy diner is a Richmond late-night favorite with the best round-the-clock dining in the city. The decor is retro-dive and the diner attracts people of all ages and types. It is frequently an after-theater or post-party stop. Third Street is also a favorite place for the lunch and after-work professional crowds. The menu features delicious burgers, sandwiches and mouth-watering sides. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Like three places in one |
1201 East Cary St Richmond, VA 23219 United States +1 804 782 9555 |
Live music plays most nights in the first floor bar of this historic Shockoe Slip warehouse restaurant. The basement club is alive with music and dancers and the top two floors offer dining in a delightful atmosphere. Lovely antiques including an elaborate iron elevator, stained glass and 19th-century tobacco advertisements fill this entertainment complex. A marvelous Sunday brunch, one of the top dessert tables in town and delectable entrees can all be found at the Tobacco Company. The dinner menu includes prime rib with seconds on the house. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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