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Tulsi
Price: Moderate•Indian•4.9(139)Tulsi brings authentic Indian cuisine to Richmond, offering a delightful escape with its aromatic and flavorful dishes. Our menu features classic favorites like Fish and Shrimp Tandoori alongside innovative options such as Coconut Curry, all expertly spiced to suit your taste. Experience our warm ambiance, where the enticing aroma of spices fills the air and lanterns create a relaxing atmosphere. Our friendly staff is committed to providing attentive service, ensuring your dining experience is memorable. Whether you're a spice lover or new to Indian food, Tulsi invites you to embark on a culinary journey. Come enjoy the incredible flavors, warmth, and hospitality of India right here in Richmond.L'Opossum
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(3,243)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!
Buckheads - Richmond
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.9(2,042)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.Chez Max - Richmond VA
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(1,414)Bienvenue Chez Max!
Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.
We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.
As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.
Metzger Bar and Butchery
Price: Expensive•Contemporary German•4.8(1,109)Nestled in historic Union Hill, we specialize in contemporary German and European food from 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-9pm.Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,847)Amuse is a seasonal, farm to table driven restaurant, located on the third floor of the museum. Whether you are dining in our main dining room, full-service bar, or our private dining room, you will be able to take in sweeping views of the Robins Sculpture Garden and the museum’s Cochrane Atrium. Our team works diligently to provide a menu that is directly inspired by the art-filled surroundings, current exhibitions, and seasonality while also carefully selecting only the finest ingredients from local vendors, artisans, and farmers. Just a friendly reminder that the museum does not allow balloons, confetti, glitter, plants potted with soil, and candles with open flames. If a date and time you seek for a reservation appears to be full, please give us a call so we can see what other times might be available.
The Tobacco Company Restaurant
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(4,171)
The Tobacco Company Restaurant is proudly celebrating over 40 years as Richmond's landmark dining and entertainment venue. This four-story, breath-taking restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and charm. The exceptional menu features slow-roasted prime rib, aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy live entertainment on our first floor or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub. Our staff is committed to excellence and the creation of an unforgettable dining experience. Open seven days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.Helen's in Richmond, VA
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(717)Helen's Restaurant is located in the heart of Richmond, VA, serving brunch and dinner. We hope you enjoy Helenʼs Southern gothic history and our nouveau southern cuisine by Chef Clay Hostetler.
Portico Restaurant - Richmond
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(3,433)Italian inspired cuisine in a charming and beautiful country setting with outdoor dining all summer and a covered heated tent in the winter. Our stone terrace with large fireplace nestled between aromatic herb and flower gardens makes for a beautiful setting year around.
Upon booking, please select either an indoor or outdoor table. "Standard" refers to an indoor table. If an outdoor table is not listed, the patio may be booked at that time. Please call us directly if your preference is not listed.
Our tent is down for the summer! Tables on the patio are covered by umbrellas for protection from sun and in the case of rain. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate outdoor bookings indoors based on availability.
Take out from 4:30pm to 8:00pm daily and can be ordered by calling us at (804) 741-4800.
We are unable to accomadate parties of more than 6. We are unable to separate parties into multiple tables.Lola's Farmhouse Bistro
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(228)Experience the area's most stunning patio dining at a historic 1865 farmhouse, offering exceptional food as well!
Please call in for reservations or being added to our wait list. We are currently not using Open Table to make reservations. Please call (804) 784-2000 to schedule your visit.
Thank you,
Eric and Marianne Trak
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- NRNancyRVIPVirginia •45 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis resturant is consistently excellent. They have a great wine selection. Keep up the good workMore infoCan Can BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Richmond•4.6
- MMarkVIPRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWent out with my daughter who is at VCU. Great place to go. Food was excellent, service friendly, and noise low enough to easily converse.More infoHelen's in Richmond, VAPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Richmond•4.7
- AAdrienneVirginia •1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoI would go there again if I had a lot of time. We told the waiter we had limited time but had to run him down many times to get served.More infoCarytown Indian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Indian• Richmond•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerVirginia •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had the best date night with a beautiful atmosphere, great service, delicious food, and awesome specials!More infoStella's - RichmondPrice: Moderate• Greek• Richmond•4.9
- RRachelVirginia •20 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 26, 2025Delicious drinks and fun atmosphere tonight with live music. Great for happy hour. Thanks for the great service.More infoLolita'sPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Richmond•4.7
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Taking its name from a town near London, due to a striking Thames River resemblance, Richmond puts both an urban and a historical spin on its dining scene. Fresh and modern menus make their home among train trestles, cobblestone streets, and renovated tobacco warehouses. Richmond chefs create unique dishes with farm-fresh ingredients, organic vegetables, local beef, and Chesapeake Bay seafood. Just a sampling of creative choices includes fried green tomatoes with polenta and shrimp, asparagus salad with goat cheese and sunflower seeds, house-made gnocchi, and ceviche prepared with Virginia flounder, olives, and cilantro. Local breweries and cideries are at the forefront of the dining scene, and many of them celebrate new brew releases with live music and food trucks. Take your pick from steakhouses, wine bars, European-inspired bistros, barbecue joints, casual seafood restaurants, and sandwich shops all over town.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Richmond include Brambly Park, Upper Shirley Vineyards and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Richmond - Short Pump
Child friendly restaurants in Richmond include Texas de Brazil - Richmond, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Richmond - Short Pump and Brambly Park