The best restaurants in Henrico County

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

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

Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

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

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

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

Seasonal cuisine served in a hotel restaurant, lounge & bar with art deco touches.

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

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

Casual brick-lined option with patio seating, offering classic Mexican plates & big margaritas.

Ornate decor & street-scene art adorn this nostalgic fixture serving Sicilian dishes & pizza.

Chain eatery serving up inventive pizzas, plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

Buzzy chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.

Long-running Italian eatery serving homemade pasta in a casual, strip-mall bistro with a patio.

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

No-frills food truck serving quesadillas, burritos & sandwiches, plus burgers & breakfast.

Outlet offering wood-fired pies, regional wines & local brews in a warm setting with a bar & booths.

New American entrees & cocktails are the specialty at this bright, modern restaurant with a patio.

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Deli chain featuring specialty sandwiches, salads & other health-conscious fare.

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

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

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

Long-running, casual regional chain serving signature tacos & other classic Mexican fare.

Mexican staples served in an easygoing, hacienda-like space with roomy booths & sidewalk tables.

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

Pizza, pasta & other Italian classics at a longtime standby with tile floors & colorful wall murals.

Homey spot for Greek & Italian fare, such as gyros, moussaka, cannelloni & lasagna.

Homemade pizza, pastas, calzones & stromboli served in Italian sidewalk-inspired space.

American comfort foods for breakfast, brunch & lunch are dished out in basic diner surroundings.

BBQ pork, brisket & chicken come in many combos at this colorful mini-chain with counter-service.

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

Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space.

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

Kid-friendly chain known for its pizzas & oversized sandwiches served in modest surroundings.

Easygoing counter serve doling out classic & signature pies, plus sandwiches, wings & calzones.

Contemporary Japanese eatery with a casual ambiance known for all-you-can-eat sushi.

Former football coach Don Shula's clubby chain serving aged beef & other steakhouse fare.

Steaks & sushi pair with global wines & unique cocktails at this industrial-chic American chophouse.

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

Serving steaks, seafood & a full bar amid clubby digs with wood, leather, books & wine storage.

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

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

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

Diverse Mexican dishes & colorful frozen drinks are served in a sunset-colored eatery with booths.

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

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

Local sports bar chain serving steak, seafood & pub grub in a lively, contemporary setting.

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

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

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

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

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

Buzzing BBQ joint serving ribs, burgers & Southern dishes in a compact space with homey decor.

Casual pub offering regional beer, wine, spirits & a mix of American, Italian & Mexican dishes.

Local institution with dark wood booths & bar known for its hot dogs and standard American choices.

Housed in a former 1883 drug store, this elegant eatery offers fine American fare, including brunch.

Vietnam One keeps the weeknight cravings in check with steaming pho, smoky Vietnamese barbecue, and crisp spring rolls that are simple, satisfying, and exactly what your mood ordered. Put it on the RVA rotation this week... the broth alone can salvage a Tuesday.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 8, 2026

Mekong Restaurant is the unassuming Vietnamese standby with an accolade-winning craft beer selection, plus a full bar, that Richmond folks whisper about to friends.

From the Richmond newsletter, September 18, 2026

Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue nails the Richmond comfort trifecta with hearty plates, classic sides, and cocktails, all in a brick-lined space that feels like your favorite neighborhood haunt. When the group chat says BBQ, this is the easy yes.

From the Richmond newsletter, September 26, 2026

Casual, shareable-plate spot offering a range of Mediterranean-esque fare and a bar with wine and cocktails, plus friendly service.

Whether it's a backyard grad party or the office actually approved a budget, MYY Catering & Food Trucks shows up with custom menus, full-service catering, and two crowd-pleasers: the SweetTooth Ice Cream & Funnel Cake Truck and the Savory Mobile Yum Yum Food Truck.

From the Richmond newsletter, October 17, 2026

No-frills, family-run window-serve joint offering a menu of smoked meats, fish & sides.

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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

Classic Italian fare is presented in a homey space with full bar & grilled pizza for lunch or to go.

Craving pristine sashimi and hand rolls alongside steak, lamb, and seafood with pan-Asian flair, Osaka Sushi & Steak hits that sweet spot for both date nights and group dinners. It’s subtly swanky, with wines by the glass, and there’s a full takeout menu for those nights you want top-tier nigiri in sweatpants.

Casual sushi eatery offering all-you-can-eat sushi rolls and hibachi-style dishes.

Upscale steakhouse & grill serving a menu including chops, seafood, wine & cocktails.

Shagbark is Chef Walter Bundy’s love letter to Virginia, a seasonal, up-south menu that spotlights local farmers, fishermen and artisans, backed by an extensive wine list and dialed-in cocktails. Perfect for when you want Richmond comfort with polish, and a plate that actually tastes like here.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 21, 2026

Deep Run Roadhouse is the kind of spot locals rave about, breaking the usual barbecue mold with regional 'cue, Tex-Mex, and straight-up comfort food in a quick-service, family vibe. Easy takeout and solid catering when you’re feeding a crowd, or just yourself after soccer practice.

From the Richmond newsletter, September 17, 2026

When game-day cravings hit, The Burg keeps it loud with crispy wings in Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Mango Habanero and more, plus oven-baked boneless if you're pretending to be good. Tackle their overstuffed NY Philly or the Double Cheeseburg, then pass the mozzarella sticks like you mean it.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 22, 2026

Comfortable eatery featuring fried chicken and peach cobbler, plus burgers, cocktails and beer.

Corazón Cake Company turns weddings and milestones into edible art, building custom cakes with a gluten-free focus that still taste like, you know, cake. If you want clean design, balanced flavors, and a baker who actually listens, this is the Richmond spot locals whisper about before big days.

From the Richmond newsletter, September 6, 2026

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

Whether you're craving wood-smoked pulled chicken, a saucy BBQ sandwich with chopped slaw, or a surprisingly great chicken shawarma, Lakeside Smokehouse keeps it simple and tasty. Low-key vibe, sides like beans and fries that actually hold their own, plus a house Lakeside sauce you'll want on everything.

From the Richmond newsletter, October 9, 2026