The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Richmond

20 restaurants in Richmond, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   The Roosevelt

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Southern & Soul, American, Bars & drinks

   Church Hill. The reason Richmond stopped being a stopover.

   623 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223

2. 2

   Sally Bell's Kitchen

   James Beard winner 2015

   American, Cafe & bakery

   Box lunches since 1924. Order the deviled egg half.

   2337 West Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

3. 3

   Mama J's Kitchen

   Southern & Soul, American, Bars & drinks

   415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219

4. 4

   Lunch. Supper!

   Southern & Soul, American

   3023 West Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23230

5. 5

   Bell Greek Hanover - More Than Greek

   Mediterranean, American

   8161 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

6. 6

   Cafe & Sabor Bakery & Restaurant

   Latin American

   7102 Hull St Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

7. 7

   Perly's

   American

   111 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219

8. 8

   Stella's

   Mediterranean, Bars & drinks

   1012 Lafayette St, Richmond, VA 23221

9. 9

   Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Richmond

   American, Bars & drinks

   5810 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

10. 10

    The Fancy Biscuit

    American, Cafe & bakery

    1831 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220

11. 11

    Pinky's

    Mediterranean

    3015 Norfolk St, Richmond, VA 23230

12. 12

    Fall Line Kitchen & Bar

    Southern & Soul, American

    500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219

13. 13

    Fighting Fish

    Japanese, Asian fusion

    912 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

14. 14

    Little Nickel

    American, Bars & drinks, Asian fusion

    4702 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225

15. 15

    Liberty Public House

    American, Bars & drinks

    418 N 25th St, Ste A, Richmond, VA 23223

16. 16

    The Original Ronnie's BBQ

    Barbecue

    2097 New Market Rd, Henrico, VA 23231

17. 17

    Secret Sandwich Society

    American, Bars & drinks

    501 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219

18. 18

    Lucky AF: Asian Fusion & Sushi

    Japanese, Asian fusion

    3103 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230, USA

19. 19

    Lemaire Restaurant

    American

    101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

20. 20

    ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque

    Barbecue

    3201 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.