The best restaurants in Chesterfield County

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Fajitas & other familiar Mexican eats are offered by this casual, colorful restaurant.

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

Bubbly chain venue for Italian pasta, pizza and grill dishes, with a special children's menu.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Upbeat Mexican restaurant with rustic furniture, guacamole made tableside & margaritas.

A wide-ranging seafood menu is served in a warm setting with a pelican theme, plus a bar & patio.

Traditional American cooking, from seafood to chops, served in a quaint 18th-century manor.

Casual American spot with a patio serving steaks, sandwiches & more amid wood tables & wainscoting.

Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Grilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

Counter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.

Casual chain offering a broad menu of Mexican standards, including guacamole made tableside.

Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.

Mexican meals served with cocktails, beer & margaritas in a cheery cantina with color-blocked walls.

Tacos, specialty burritos & other Mexican staples served in a casual, colorful space with a patio.

Mexican dining staples & fruity margaritas served in an informal, upbeat atmosphere.

Longtime, casual pizza joint serving up classic pies, pasta & other Italian eats, plus craft brews.

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

Pizza, pasta & other Italian comfort fare plus beer & wine served in a laid-back, booth-lined setup.

Casual chain offering a broad menu of Mexican standards, including guacamole made tableside.

Casual outlet featuring traditional Mexican dishes, plus a veggie menu & margaritas in bright digs.

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Unpretentious offshoot of a local institution dispensing brick-oven pies, pastas & other faves.

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Enduring down-home eatery known for BBQ ribs & brisket, seafood & all-you-can-eat Southern food.

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

Mexican staples, huge margaritas & draft beer offered in roomy, laid-back digs with mariachi music.

Vibrant cantina serving traditional fare from fajitas to carne asada, plus margaritas.

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

Local diner chain serving breakfast, burgers & classic American entrees in an old-fashioned setting.

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.

Family-run venue specializing in breakfasts & diner bites with Greek & Southern influences.

Brunch, lunch & dinner in a relaxed restaurant offering cocktails, wine & beer, plus desserts.

Sports-bar chain featuring hearty American fare (including gluten-free dishes) & games on TV.

Need a reliable go-to for solid pies and Italian comfort food? Bellas Pizza Ettrick turns out handcrafted pizzas with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus classic pasta favorites and quick online ordering to get dinner handled before the game even hits halftime.

From the Petersburg newsletter, October 16, 2026

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Casual spot with an extensive menu including seafood, sushi, and a popular ramen.

Vietnamese spot whipping up traditional meat- and noodle-based soups, plus banh mi sandwiches.

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

Muncheese Colonial Heights is your go-to for cheesy pies, juicy burgers, crispy wings, and Philly-style cheesesteaks made with premium meats and fresh ingredients. Add gyros, tacos, wraps, salads, and loaded fries to the mix, then treat yourself to a no-fuss feast that hits the spot this week.

From the Petersburg newsletter, August 27, 2026

Sushi and Japanese dishes, plus small plates, wine, and cocktails, served in a casual space.

The Flying Pig is serving laid back, backyard-style barbecue that nails the midweek craving: tender brisket, saucy ribs, and other comfort favorites. Grab a plate for dinner, share a pile with friends, or keep it easy with online orders and catering. Check it out.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 30, 2026