River City Dining - A Non Comprehensive List of Great Local Restaurants
Will & Courtney
Breakfast Favorites
I absolutely love breakfast, so when I find a spot I LOVE, I go back again and again. These restaurants never get old.
This is an authentic Turkish bakery that stone grinds local grains for its fare. This is the first restaurant that we fell in love with when we moved to Richmond a couple of years ago.
130 locals recommend
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StThis is an authentic Turkish bakery that stone grinds local grains for its fare. This is the first restaurant that we fell in love with when we moved to Richmond a couple of years ago.
Millie's is a Richmond favorite for breakfast and brunch. You'll often find a line on the weekends, but it's worth the wait.
80 locals recommend
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StMillie's is a Richmond favorite for breakfast and brunch. You'll often find a line on the weekends, but it's worth the wait.
So you'll definitely wait in line for this place, pretty much any time they are open since this is a relatively new spot. It is most certainly worth the wait. Get cocktails at the bar or visit one of the many nearby establishments. They do a text message waitlist.
20 locals recommend
Brunch...
2600 W Main StSo you'll definitely wait in line for this place, pretty much any time they are open since this is a relatively new spot. It is most certainly worth the wait. Get cocktails at the bar or visit one of the many nearby establishments. They do a text message waitlist.
We’ve gone in search of the best breakfast burrito in Richmond. This place is at the top of our list.
7 locals recommend
North End Juice Company (Church Hill)
2400 Jefferson AvenueWe’ve gone in search of the best breakfast burrito in Richmond. This place is at the top of our list.
Lunch Spots
You can find a sandwich anywhere, but if you're looking for a real Richmond lunch, choose from one of our favorite places for a midday meal in River City.
Named one of the best sandwich shops in the US by Thrillist (https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-sandwich-shops-near-me-america), we stop at this place almost once a week for lunch or dinner. It's a true neighborhood establishment with gourmet sandwiches, wine and beer, and a convenience store stocked with local food staples and much more.
97 locals recommend
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveNamed one of the best sandwich shops in the US by Thrillist (https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-sandwich-shops-near-me-america), we stop at this place almost once a week for lunch or dinner. It's a true neighborhood establishment with gourmet sandwiches, wine and beer, and a convenience store stocked with local food staples and much more.
A great lunch (or dinner) spot that is sure to please EVERYONE. Seriously, we mean that. With a remarkable selection of vegan and vegetarian menu options, The Daily Kitchen also has plenty of meaty options as well. This place is the epitome of "hipster" Richmond as it is a real homegrown community restaurant.
70 locals recommend
The Daily Kitchen & Bar
2934 W Cary StA great lunch (or dinner) spot that is sure to please EVERYONE. Seriously, we mean that. With a remarkable selection of vegan and vegetarian menu options, The Daily Kitchen also has plenty of meaty options as well. This place is the epitome of "hipster" Richmond as it is a real homegrown community restaurant.
All of the sandwiches in this place are named after U.S. presidents. The pimento cheese fries are to die for. I wouldn't put this place on the "healthy" list, but they do accommodate special dietary requirements.
17 locals recommend
Secret Sandwich Society
501 E Grace StAll of the sandwiches in this place are named after U.S. presidents. The pimento cheese fries are to die for. I wouldn't put this place on the "healthy" list, but they do accommodate special dietary requirements.
Blue Atlas is a new restaurant in a recently developed area on Richmond’s East End. Grab lunch before scooping a beer from Triple Crossing or Stone Brewing.
Blue Atlas Restaurant and Market
1000 Carlisle AvenueBlue Atlas is a new restaurant in a recently developed area on Richmond’s East End. Grab lunch before scooping a beer from Triple Crossing or Stone Brewing.
Dinner in RVA
Don't even think about going to the Olive Garden. Richmond is home to over 500 independently owned restaurants. You likely won't be in town long enough to try all of them, so we've narrowed it down to a few you cannot go wrong with.
The chef from this place is a real food hero. I have never tasted food with such a distinct variety of flavors in a single dish. Literally, everything I have tried on this menu is to die for. The mixologists behind can whip up a delectable cocktail as well.
72 locals recommend
Saison
23 W Marshall StThe chef from this place is a real food hero. I have never tasted food with such a distinct variety of flavors in a single dish. Literally, everything I have tried on this menu is to die for. The mixologists behind can whip up a delectable cocktail as well.
I've eaten at this restaurant more than any other in Richmond. It helps that it used to be near my old house, but they have a great selection of draft beers and their menu offers a diverse selection of lunch or dinner fare and it's always changing. Choose between courtyard, bar or dining room seating. This place features a large backroom in case your group is a bit bigger.
17 locals recommend
23rd & Main Taproom & Kitchen
2302 E Main StI've eaten at this restaurant more than any other in Richmond. It helps that it used to be near my old house, but they have a great selection of draft beers and their menu offers a diverse selection of lunch or dinner fare and it's always changing. Choose between courtyard, bar or dining room seating. This place features a large backroom in case your group is a bit bigger.
For the Sweet Tooth
You can find sugar everywhere in Richmond, but these places satisfy all cravings.
A restaurant just for dessert? You've got to be kidding me!
No, we're for real. This place exists and you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. (Ahem, oatmeal cream pies.) If you don't want to wait to be seated, they have a to-go joint down the block.
63 locals recommend
Shyndigz
1912 W Cary StA restaurant just for dessert? You've got to be kidding me!
No, we're for real. This place exists and you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. (Ahem, oatmeal cream pies.) If you don't want to wait to be seated, they have a to-go joint down the block.
Drinks
Looking for a a refreshing beverage with a view? Check out these establishments.
The Quirk is just what it sounds like and it has some of the best views in the city. Upscale casual dining can be found on the first floor of the hotel and two-story roof top bar is always bustling with city goers.
62 locals recommend
Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad StThe Quirk is just what it sounds like and it has some of the best views in the city. Upscale casual dining can be found on the first floor of the hotel and two-story roof top bar is always bustling with city goers.
Rooftop beer bar central to Scott’s Addition, RVA’s watering hole. Take in the views of Richmond’s mid town.
34 locals recommend
The Hof Garden
2818 West Broad StreetRooftop beer bar central to Scott’s Addition, RVA’s watering hole. Take in the views of Richmond’s mid town.
Kabana is rooftop nightclub located in downtown Richmond. Great views, posh decor, fun atmosphere.
45 locals recommend
Kabana Rooftop
700 E Main StKabana is rooftop nightclub located in downtown Richmond. Great views, posh decor, fun atmosphere.