The best restaurants in Richmond

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Sweet P's RVA

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Sweet P's RVA is all about homemade goodness and friendly vibes, with breakfast, stacked sandwiches, and creative daily specials that hit…

304 W Broad St · ✓ checked Jul 31

Sweet P's RVA is all about homemade goodness and friendly vibes, with breakfast, stacked sandwiches, and creative daily specials that hit like comfort food with tastebud ambition. Put them on your list this week, and keep their catering and private events in your back pocket for gatherings.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Smohk RVA BBQ

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With all-natural, made-from-scratch recipes from Elizabeth and Roby, Smohk RVA BBQ serves up real-deal comfort food, including an…

3112 W Leigh St · ✓ checked Jul 31

With all-natural, made-from-scratch recipes from Elizabeth and Roby, Smohk RVA BBQ serves up real-deal comfort food, including an award-winning Brunswick stew that slaps.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Vietnam One

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Vietnam One keeps the weeknight cravings in check with steaming pho, smoky Vietnamese barbecue, and crisp spring rolls that are simple,…

6215 W Broad St # B · ✓ checked Jul 31

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.

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Unassuming Vietnamese eatery with an accolade-winning craft beer selection & expansive food menu.

6004 W Broad St

Unassuming Vietnamese eatery with an accolade-winning craft beer selection & expansive food menu.

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Neighborhood eatery specializing in pizza alongside wine and beer, with outdoor seating.

2314 Jefferson Ave

Neighborhood eatery specializing in pizza alongside wine and beer, with outdoor seating.

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Compact Italian spot with a few booths serving pies, pastas & other casual fare with beer & wine.

3345 W Cary St

Compact Italian spot with a few booths serving pies, pastas & other casual fare with beer & wine.

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Steakhouse and upscale eatery featuring modern comfort eats and cocktails, with a warm atmosphere.

328 E Broad St

Steakhouse and upscale eatery featuring modern comfort eats and cocktails, with a warm atmosphere.

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Belmont Pizzeria

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Quaint storefront pizzeria for Sicilian-style pizza & pastas with counter service & window stools.

602 N Belmont Ave

Quaint storefront pizzeria for Sicilian-style pizza & pastas with counter service & window stools.

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Popular destination offering hearty plates of BBQ, classic sides & cocktails in a brick-lined space.

8205 W Broad St

Popular destination offering hearty plates of BBQ, classic sides & cocktails in a brick-lined space.

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Clubby, open hot spot offering clever sushi rolls, Asian fusion mains & build-your-own beer flights.

2007 W Broad St

Clubby, open hot spot offering clever sushi rolls, Asian fusion mains & build-your-own beer flights.

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Casual Japanese eatery with a sushi bar, cocktails & sake plus quirky decorations on the walls.

1725 E Main St

Casual Japanese eatery with a sushi bar, cocktails & sake plus quirky decorations on the walls.

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Pizzeria dishing up hand-tossed pies and a range of small plates in a casual environment with a bar, and a patio.

1 N Belmont Ave

Pizzeria dishing up hand-tossed pies and a range of small plates in a casual environment with a bar, and a patio.

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

6223 Lakeside Ave

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

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Brisket, pulled pork & other BBQ staples in a chill, industrial setting with garage doors & a patio.

3201 W Moore St

Brisket, pulled pork & other BBQ staples in a chill, industrial setting with garage doors & a patio.

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Bluefish Grill

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

4948 E Millridge Pkwy (Midlothian)

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

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Stella's

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Modern Greek fare, including small plates, in a blond-wood minimalist space with a communal table.

1012 Lafayette St

Modern Greek fare, including small plates, in a blond-wood minimalist space with a communal table.

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Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.

5810 Grove Ave

Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.

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

2097 New Market Rd (Henrico)

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

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Creative or custom toppings are piled atop waffles & paired with coffee or cocktails in comfy digs.

1110 E Main St Ste B

Creative or custom toppings are piled atop waffles & paired with coffee or cocktails in comfy digs.

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Cobra Burger

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Casual spot, featuring burgers (greasy, crispy or smash-style), plus beer and cocktails, as well as vegan eats.

400 N 27th St

Casual spot, featuring burgers (greasy, crispy or smash-style), plus beer and cocktails, as well as vegan eats.

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Wingstop

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

7003 Three Chopt Rd

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

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Chain eatery serving up quick bites such as chicken wings, waffle fries, and funnel cake fries.

1309 W Broad St Apt A

Chain eatery serving up quick bites such as chicken wings, waffle fries, and funnel cake fries.

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Village Cafe

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Funky local institution since 1956 for eclectic comfort fare & an offbeat mix of characters.

1001 W Grace St

Funky local institution since 1956 for eclectic comfort fare & an offbeat mix of characters.

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The Roosevelt

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Acclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines.

623 N 25th St

Acclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines.

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Cocky Rooster

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Casual fried chicken and wings joint (smoked or tossed in dry rubs), as well as tenders and sandwiches.

2523 W Main St

Casual fried chicken and wings joint (smoked or tossed in dry rubs), as well as tenders and sandwiches.

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Wood-paneled digs with sports on TV where casual American eats come with beers, sangria & cocktails.

2619 W Main St

Wood-paneled digs with sports on TV where casual American eats come with beers, sangria & cocktails.

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Upscale American meals in a cozy former pharmacy with tin ceilings, wooden booths & chandeliers.

1 W Broad St

Upscale American meals in a cozy former pharmacy with tin ceilings, wooden booths & chandeliers.

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Slay Burgers

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Homey, no-frills eatery for burgers, sandwiches, wings and fries.

22 W Brookland Park Blvd

Homey, no-frills eatery for burgers, sandwiches, wings and fries.

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Lulu's

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Industrial spot adorned with local art offers New American menus & live music, mostly on weekends.

21 N 17th St

Industrial spot adorned with local art offers New American menus & live music, mostly on weekends.

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LUNCH.SUPPER!

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Innovative American eats & weekend brunch in a rustic space with quirky & ornate fixtures.

3023 W Marshall St

Innovative American eats & weekend brunch in a rustic space with quirky & ornate fixtures.

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Coffee spot and eatery offering a diverse menu of small plates inspired by various countries, plus cocktails.

1000 Carlisle Ave #200

Coffee spot and eatery offering a diverse menu of small plates inspired by various countries, plus cocktails.

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MISSION BBQ

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

5440 Glenside Dr

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

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Sticky Rice

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Hipster student hangout for Japanese maki, sticky balls & veggie dishes paired with PBR & karaoke.

2232 W Main St

Hipster student hangout for Japanese maki, sticky balls & veggie dishes paired with PBR & karaoke.

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Cheerful hangout with a patio preparing sushi & other Japanese bites, plus happy hour specials.

3103 W Leigh St

Cheerful hangout with a patio preparing sushi & other Japanese bites, plus happy hour specials.

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

8801 Three Chopt Rd B

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

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Craft burgers, milkshakes & weekend brunch are served in rustic digs in a historic building.

1501 W Main St

Craft burgers, milkshakes & weekend brunch are served in rustic digs in a historic building.

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Smashed RVA

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Laid-back spot known for thin-crust burgers, sandwiches, fries and veggie burgers.

1600 Brook Rd

Laid-back spot known for thin-crust burgers, sandwiches, fries and veggie burgers.

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Phở 60 Cafe

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

10201 Midlothian Turnpike

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

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High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

9200 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 131

High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

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Quaint eatery for Northern Italian cuisine & a large wine list amid sophisticated surroundings.

529 E Broad St

Quaint eatery for Northern Italian cuisine & a large wine list amid sophisticated surroundings.

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Alewife

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Bright, acclaimed eatery offering sophisticated dishes based on Mid-Atlantic seafood & cocktails.

3120 E Marshall St

Bright, acclaimed eatery offering sophisticated dishes based on Mid-Atlantic seafood & cocktails.

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Chill eatery serving sushi, steaks & other Japanese fare plus wines by the glass in a swanky space.

5023 Huguenot Rd

Chill eatery serving sushi, steaks & other Japanese fare plus wines by the glass in a swanky space.

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Bar Solita

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Stylish Mediterranean choice offering comfort food, tapas & weekend brunch, plus cocktails.

123 W Broad St

Stylish Mediterranean choice offering comfort food, tapas & weekend brunch, plus cocktails.

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

4300 Pouncey Tract Rd Ste a (Glen Allen)

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

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Lillie Pearl

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Laid-back eatery whipping up classic Southern comfort food such as burgers, ribs, seafood & cobbler.

305 Brook Rd

Laid-back eatery whipping up classic Southern comfort food such as burgers, ribs, seafood & cobbler.

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The Savory Grain

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Farm-fresh eats & local craft beers are the draw at this New American spot with weekly blues music.

2043 W Broad St

Farm-fresh eats & local craft beers are the draw at this New American spot with weekly blues music.

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Clubby gastropub presenting a long list of craft beers, American eats & live music.

100 S 14th St

Clubby gastropub presenting a long list of craft beers, American eats & live music.

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A onetime tobacco warehouse, this elegant, brick-walled eatery offers elevated Chesapeake fare.

2306 E Cary St

A onetime tobacco warehouse, this elegant, brick-walled eatery offers elevated Chesapeake fare.

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Cool eatery with creative & sustainable farm-to-table takes on classic Chinese dishes & drinks.

1200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

Cool eatery with creative & sustainable farm-to-table takes on classic Chinese dishes & drinks.

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

11448 Belvedere Vista Ln

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

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Lemaire

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Elevated New American fare & craft cocktails in a stately space with marble columns & high ceilings.

101 W Franklin St

Elevated New American fare & craft cocktails in a stately space with marble columns & high ceilings.

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

11788 W Broad St

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

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Edo's Squid

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Casual brick-lined Italian restaurant with a full bar & plenty of calamari dishes on the menu.

411 N Harrison St

Casual brick-lined Italian restaurant with a full bar & plenty of calamari dishes on the menu.

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Buckhead's

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White-tablecloth steakhouse in a strip mall featuring classic cuts of aged beef & fine wines.

8510 Patterson Ave

White-tablecloth steakhouse in a strip mall featuring classic cuts of aged beef & fine wines.

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Retro eatery opened in 1952 known for its broad comfort-food menu, vintage vibe & adjacent bar.

205 N Shields Ave

Retro eatery opened in 1952 known for its broad comfort-food menu, vintage vibe & adjacent bar.

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Eazzy Burger

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Burgers, hot dogs, fries and other casual dishes, plus beer, soft drinks and wine.

3204 W Leigh St

Burgers, hot dogs, fries and other casual dishes, plus beer, soft drinks and wine.

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Lost Letter

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Classic Italian dishes and small plates pair with beer, wine, and cocktails at this intimate eatery.

2939 W Clay St

Classic Italian dishes and small plates pair with beer, wine, and cocktails at this intimate eatery.

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Breakfast spot, sports bar and family restaurant for brunch, beers and cocktails.

3038 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

Breakfast spot, sports bar and family restaurant for brunch, beers and cocktails.

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Miyabi Sushi

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Unfussy venue serving sushi, tempura & other Japanese fare in a low-key space with seats & a bar.

1712 E Main St

Unfussy venue serving sushi, tempura & other Japanese fare in a low-key space with seats & a bar.

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Pho Luca's

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Typical Vietnamese snacks & soups dished up in retro-style eatery offering happy hour specials.

2915 W Cary St

Typical Vietnamese snacks & soups dished up in retro-style eatery offering happy hour specials.

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Upmarket spot in the Marriott Hotel serving steaks and seafood classics plus cocktails, beer and wine.

500 E Broad St

Upmarket spot in the Marriott Hotel serving steaks and seafood classics plus cocktails, beer and wine.

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Galaxy Diner

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Colorful space-age diner dishing out burgers & comfort classics, including all-day breakfast.

3109 W Cary St

Colorful space-age diner dishing out burgers & comfort classics, including all-day breakfast.

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Shagbark

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New American fare with a Southern twist is served at this choice spot with a contemporary interior.

4901 Libbie Mill E Blvd

New American fare with a Southern twist is served at this choice spot with a contemporary interior.

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Easygoing New American restaurant featuring a blend of southern standards plus cocktails & wine.

201 N Belmont Ave

Easygoing New American restaurant featuring a blend of southern standards plus cocktails & wine.

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Retro posters line the walls of this simple, longtime American standby for breakfast & lunch.

2904 W Moore St

Retro posters line the walls of this simple, longtime American standby for breakfast & lunch.

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Cozy, brick-walled eatery serving wines by the glass, plus small plates, lunch, dinner, desserts and specialty dishes.

405 Brook Rd

Cozy, brick-walled eatery serving wines by the glass, plus small plates, lunch, dinner, desserts and specialty dishes.

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Basic setting for pies, burgers, salads & subs with full bar in casual digs with a seasonal patio.

924 McDonough St

Basic setting for pies, burgers, salads & subs with full bar in casual digs with a seasonal patio.

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Oak & Apple BBQ

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Laid-back, contemporary BBQ joint with a dog-friendly patio, local craft beers & sandwiches.

1814 E Main St

Laid-back, contemporary BBQ joint with a dog-friendly patio, local craft beers & sandwiches.

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Millie's Diner

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Though diner decor remains, this reincarnated eatery serves seasonal eclectic fare & unusual wines.

2603 E Main St

Though diner decor remains, this reincarnated eatery serves seasonal eclectic fare & unusual wines.

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Down-home joint serving up BBQ & classic Tex-Mex comfort dishes at the counter in a simple interior.

12379 Gayton Rd

Down-home joint serving up BBQ & classic Tex-Mex comfort dishes at the counter in a simple interior.

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Uliveto

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Pasta, seafood, Italian spot with a patio, for Mediterranean fare and beverages.

325 N Robinson St

Pasta, seafood, Italian spot with a patio, for Mediterranean fare and beverages.

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Enoteca Sogno

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Cozy, rustic Italian bistro featuring imported cheeses & wines, plus a seasonal pasta menu.

1223 Bellevue Ave

Cozy, rustic Italian bistro featuring imported cheeses & wines, plus a seasonal pasta menu.

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Fuji Sushi

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Japanese & Chinese dishes, including stir-fries, noodles & grill fare, in an informal setting.

13555 Midlothian Turnpike (Midlothian)

Japanese & Chinese dishes, including stir-fries, noodles & grill fare, in an informal setting.

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Farm and Oak

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

3601 Cox Rd A (Henrico)

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

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Home Sweet Home

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Relaxed neighborhood bar & eatery offering separate lunch/dinner & brunch menus.

3433 W Cary St

Relaxed neighborhood bar & eatery offering separate lunch/dinner & brunch menus.

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Bacchus

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Quaint corner bar & eatery with a varied Italian menu featuring innovative mains & pastas.

2 N Meadow St

Quaint corner bar & eatery with a varied Italian menu featuring innovative mains & pastas.

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Sushi-O

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

1228 Alverser Plaza (Midlothian)

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

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Flyin' Pig

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Laid-back kitchen serving familiar barbecue options such as brisket & ribs, plus other comfort fare.

13560 Waterford Pl (Midlothian)

Laid-back kitchen serving familiar barbecue options such as brisket & ribs, plus other comfort fare.

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Snug joint with a patio offers global fare including nachos, pastas, Greek eats & sandwiches.

2101 W Main St

Snug joint with a patio offers global fare including nachos, pastas, Greek eats & sandwiches.

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821 Cafe

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American eats & craft beer doled out in cool, brick-lined digs with counter stools & sidewalk seats.

825 W Cary St

American eats & craft beer doled out in cool, brick-lined digs with counter stools & sidewalk seats.

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Eatery serving gourmet burgers, craft beers, boozy shakes & more in a casual, glass-walled space

1300 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

Eatery serving gourmet burgers, craft beers, boozy shakes & more in a casual, glass-walled space

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

11221 W Broad St (Glen Allen)

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

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Barbecue dishes, like brisket, ribs and pulled pork, served at a casual counter-service spot with outdoor seating.

2600 W Main St

Barbecue dishes, like brisket, ribs and pulled pork, served at a casual counter-service spot with outdoor seating.

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BBQ joint doling out wood-smoked meats along with beans, fries & other sides in a low-key setting.

6920 Lakeside Ave

BBQ joint doling out wood-smoked meats along with beans, fries & other sides in a low-key setting.

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Chill spot offering a selection of beers, cocktails, and comfort fare including Peruvian chicken.

23 W Marshall St

Chill spot offering a selection of beers, cocktails, and comfort fare including Peruvian chicken.

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Homey cafe & bakery with a deli counter serving sandwiches & a varied breakfast-to-dinner menu.

415 E Grace St

Homey cafe & bakery with a deli counter serving sandwiches & a varied breakfast-to-dinner menu.

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Quaint eatery specializing in Spanish cuisine, including paella, tapas, and wine, plus catering.

5806 Grove Ave

Quaint eatery specializing in Spanish cuisine, including paella, tapas, and wine, plus catering.

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