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Place to eat in Rva

1. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

8.1
11800 W Broad St (Short Pump Town Center), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Grant M.Grant Mizell: Badass happy hour. M-F 3-7 1/2 priced bar apps and discounted signature drinks.

Xtra's Cafe is one of Place to eat in Rva.

2. Xtra's Cafe

3322 W Cary St #B (at Crenshaw Ave), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown · 29 tips and reviews

3. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

8.9
4708 Old Main St (at Orleans St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 65 tips and reviews

Grant M.Grant Mizell: Shrimp & Grits are a good default.

Steak 'n Shake is one of Place to eat in Rva.

4. Steak 'n Shake

4511 S Laburnum Avenue, Henrico County, VA
American Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews
El Amanecer Latino is one of Place to eat in Rva.

5. El Amanecer Latino

8410 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA
Grocery Store · 2 tips and reviews
The Grill at Patterson & Libbie is one of Place to eat in Rva.

6. The Grill at Patterson & Libbie

6.7
5724 Patterson Ave (Libbie Ave), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Westhampton · 26 tips and reviews
The Tobacco Company Restaurant is one of Place to eat in Rva.

7. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

8.0
1201 E Cary St, Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 86 tips and reviews
Star-lite Dining & Lounge is one of Place to eat in Rva.

8. Star-lite Dining & Lounge

2600 W Main St (at N Robinson St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · The Fan · 37 tips and reviews
Baker's Crust is one of Place to eat in Rva.

9. Baker's Crust

7.6
11800 W Broad St #1102 (Short Pump Town Center), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Keagan's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of Place to eat in Rva.

10. Keagan's Irish Pub & Restaurant

2251 Old Brick Rd (Duckling Dr), Glen Allen, VA
Pub · 81 tips and reviews
3 Monkeys Bar & Grill is one of Place to eat in Rva.

11. 3 Monkeys Bar & Grill

7.7
2525 W Main St (at Robinson St), Richmond, VA
Bar · The Fan · 54 tips and reviews
Kitchen 64 is one of Place to eat in Rva.

12. Kitchen 64

3336 N Boulevard (at Westwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Breakfast Spot · Northside · 68 tips and reviews
Nanking is one of Place to eat in Rva.

13. Nanking

6.8
7408 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Asian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Café Caturra is one of Place to eat in Rva.

14. Café Caturra

3332 Pump Rd (at Three Chopt Rd), Richmond, VA
Wine Bar · 22 tips and reviews
The Halligan Bar & Grill is one of Place to eat in Rva.

15. The Halligan Bar & Grill

2451 Old Brick Rd (at Brownstone Blvd), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · 50 tips and reviews
Mc Cook's Grill and Bar is one of Place to eat in Rva.

16. Mc Cook's Grill and Bar

7.7
5516 Lakeside Ave (Clark St), Richmond, VA
Sports Bar · 1 tip
Quaker Steak & Lube® is one of Place to eat in Rva.

17. Quaker Steak & Lube®

8000 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
Wings Joint · 53 tips and reviews
Noodles & Company is one of Place to eat in Rva.

18. Noodles & Company

7.0
1601 Willow Lawn Dr Ste 306 (The Shops at Willow Lawn), Richmond, VA
Asian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Cha Cha's Cantina is one of Place to eat in Rva.

19. Cha Cha's Cantina

1419 E Cary St (btwn S 14th & S 15th St), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 28 tips and reviews
Burgerworks is one of Place to eat in Rva.

20. Burgerworks

8.5
Broad St (Cox Rd), Glen Allen, VA
Burger Joint · 50 tips and reviews
Heilman Dining Center is one of Place to eat in Rva.

21. Heilman Dining Center

28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA
College Cafeteria · University of Richmond · 5 tips and reviews
Gelati Celesti is one of Place to eat in Rva.

22. Gelati Celesti

7.9
8906 W Broad St #A (at Homeview Dr), Richmond, VA
Ice Cream Parlor · 39 tips and reviews
Conch Republic Rocketts is one of Place to eat in Rva.

23. Conch Republic Rocketts

6.8
11 Orleans St (at Rocketts Landing), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Homeades by Suzanne is one of Place to eat in Rva.

24. Homeades by Suzanne

8.2
102 N Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA
Sandwich Spot · 13 tips and reviews

25. The Boathouse at Sunday Park

8.9
4602 Millridge Pkwy (Sunday Park), Midlothian, VA
Seafood Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: The view and setting of Sunday Park, graced by a 1,700 acre lake, are the breath of fresh air that will make your festivities truly memorable.

26. Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar

1409 E Cary St (btwn S 14th & S 15th St), Richmond, VA
Tapas Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 25 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Richmond's first Tapas restaurant has over 2 dozen selections, a quality wine list, homemade sangria, a basement lounge for private events or late night fun and it's a great place for large groups.

27. Frostings

8.1
11331 W Broad St #137 (at Browstone Blvd), Glen Allen, VA
Cupcake Shop · 38 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Consistently ranked as RVA's favorite cupcake shop, Frostings was on Food Network's hit show CupCake Wars. The friendly staff can accommodate most food allergies and dietary needs.

28. Mamma Zu

501 S Pine St (at Spring St.), Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · Oregon Hill · 39 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Well known for their Italian offering, Mama 'Zu is an Oregon Hill staple and theres always a line to prove just how much Richmonders love the food. Remember, they only accept cash or American Express!

29. Lamplighter Roasting Co.

9.0
116 S Addison St (at Parkwood Ave), Richmond, VA
Coffee Shop · The Fan · 114 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Lamplighter is known for their micro-roasted coffee. Made in 10lb batches, there is a great deal of care put into their product. Their menu is stellar and most dishes can be made vegan or gluten free

30. Can Can Brasserie

9.1
3120 W Cary St (btwn S Auburn & S Belmont Ave), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Carytown · 131 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: This busy bistro is a Carytown staple. Sit by the window for some of the best people watching or sit at the bar for happy hour specials including half-price oysters, shrimp and burgers from 5 to 7pm.

31. Acacia Midtown

8.3
2601 W Cary St (at S Robinson St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · The Fan · 31 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Recognized by national publications. Go to Acacia between 5:30-6:30 and order off the $23 fixed price menu. Tuesdays are half price wine bottles! Read more.

32. La Grotta Ristorante

8.1
529 E Broad St., Richmond, VA
Italian Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 10 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: Constantly voted as one of the best Italian restaurants in town, make a reservation and eat in the wine cellar. Amazing wine list and a setting that will make you feel like you're in Italy.

The Hard Shell is one of Place to eat in Rva.

33. The Hard Shell

8.8
1411 E Cary St (btwn S 14th & S 15th St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 32 tips and reviews

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: On Sunday you can get Bunch early or All You Can Eat Crab Legs Sunday Night. Monday is Lobster Night.