OpenSeat

by The OpenTable Team

Updated October 17, 2018

Virginia Is For Lovers presents OpenSeat, a program that lets you opt in to share an open seat at your table with someone new. Groups of any size can participate - just book for your party, and if there is another diner or diners that also opt in you may be seated together. In return, you will receive an appetizer. It’s a chance for you to prove that Virginia is for Food Lovers and meet a new friend in the process. Before you complete your reservation, just write “OpenSeat” in the special request section.

Rappahannock - Richmond

4.6

4.6 (2531)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Richmond

About the restaurant

Upscale, yet casual industrial-chic seafood outfit - offering an enormous raw bar featuring its own farm-raised oysters - seasonal dishes, plus artisan cocktails, craft beers, and an incredible wine selection in airy digs. Located in the Theatre District of Richmond, VA's City Center.

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ChandraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was pretty good. Really enjoyed the oysters, both baked and raw. My salad was lackluster but it was a salad. Peanut butter dessert was very good. Waitstaff was prompt and knowledgeable. I thought for what we ordered the bill was high. $200 Drinks were expensive. I’d go back for the oysters but have drinks at home b4 you go.

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East Coast Provisions

4.6

4.6 (1835)

$30 and under

Seafood

Richmond

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Carytown, East Coast Provisions offers an inventive approachable American Fusion menu specializing in shellfish, fresh fish, sushi and steak. East Coast Provisions has a big city feel with a sleek décor and multiple levels of exposed brick, 2 fireplaces, intimate rooms, multiple bars and one of Richmond’s best outdoor patios. We have convenient parking and accept reservations for parties of all sizes. We are currently serving in the dining room and on our patio. Due to weather the patio is first come, first served; we do our best to accommodate all requests but cannot guarantee specific table requests. We apply a 20% gratuity to all parties of 8 or more.

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robertVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The lobster roll is wonderful and full of lobster.

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West Coast Provisions

4.7

4.7 (1328)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Richmond

About the restaurant

Located in the Greengate shopping center in Short Pump, West Coast Provisions offers an inventive approachable American Fusion menu specializing in shellfish, fresh fish, sushi and steak. It has a big city feel with a sleek décor, tall ceilings, large windows, exposed brick, a fireplace, a private dining room and one of Richmond’s largest outdoor patios. We have convenient parking and accept reservations for parties of all sizes. We are currently serving in the dining room and on our patio.

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Kris

Dined 3 days ago

Malachi made out night wonderful. Wonderful experience at West Coast Provisions

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The Hard Shell - Downtown

4.8

4.8 (1779)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Richmond

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip, The Hard Shell Restaurant is known to locals as one of the best seafood restaurants in town. With a new fresh look; The Hard Shell features sleek booths, lots of light and a vibrant city feel. The Hard Shell has Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood. Menu items include signatures such as filet and lobster, shrimp and scallops, lump crab cakes. Patio requests honored when possible but tables are first come, first served. Happy hour is available at the bar and on the patio and is first come, first served. Private dining & reservations are available. Dress is casual.

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BrianVIP

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Always good experience! Our server Christian was very nice and attentive!!!

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4.5

4.5 (3291)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

In the Art's District centrally located among the many attractions like: VCU, MCV, the Convention Center, Altria Theater, The Graduate, Quirk Hotel, Linden Row Inn, The National, The November Theater, the Historic Hippodrome and more! We're known for seafood, steaks, pasta, pizza, subs, home made desserts, dressings and hospitality. Celebrate the Everyday. We offer sandwiches and entrees all day long for foodies and families including pizzas with our whole menu available for delivery! Want boxed lunches or catering? Tarrant's Cafe has that too- for private dining, try our sister restaurant Tarrant's West. Specials include: Steak, Seafood, Subs, Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, Fish Tacos, Award Wining. An RVA Hospitality Restaurant. Locally Owned. Female Owned. Known for She Crab soup, cocktails, happy hour, lunch, brunch and dinner. A cozy warm vibe with chandeliers and lots of wooden booths in an old converted pharmacy. Historical building, centrally located in downtown./

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Emily

Dined 4 days ago

We al enjoyed being able to walk to dinner after seeing the Nutcracker. Service was great! We enjoyed our dinner - a few things we had we might choose something diff weren’t next time (the she crab soup was heavy on sherry taste, the fish tacos needed something a little extra - maybe some mango slaw? Or something to add some crunch) the Philly cheesesteak, mozzarella sticks and Bianca pizza all got a thumbs up and we all loved the garlic bread appetizer - especially since not many restaurants offer bread as a free app anymore!

Tarrant's West

4.4

4.4 (1479)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

Located in the West End, near Innsbrook and Short Pump, Tarrant’s West boasts from scratch soup, salads, pizza, subs, seafood, steaks, and an extensive wine, craft beer and craft cocktails TO GO! Tarrant’s West has something for everyone.

Great service. Brunch, lunch, and dinner!

An RVA Hospitality Restaurant. Locally Owned. Woman Owned.

Parties of 8 or more require a credit card on file and will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity in addition to a 10% attrition rate. For example, if you guarantee 10 guests and only 5 show up, you will be charged $20 for the 4 guests (10% less than headcount given) that did not show. It is strongly encouraged that you pay for guests all on one master bill.

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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

Best meal and service we have had there in a few years - server was excellent- good suggestions and knowledgeable

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Experience

1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine!

Experience

11AM-7PM HAPPY HOUR AT THE BAR!

Alexander's - Roanoke

5.0

5 (1491)

$31 to $50

American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Alexander's is an oasis for award winning cuisine, wine, and craft cocktails. Over the years we've twice been awarded the Open Table Top 100 in the US restaurant designation and in 2018, Southern Living Magazine named us one of the Ten Most Romantic Restaurants in the South. Focusing on superb ingredients; fish, seafood, prime quality Virginia aged meats, and locally sourced organic produce, our cuisine showcases years of collaboration among some of the most talented chefs of our region. You'll be served in an atmosphere filled with romance, sophistication, modern & vintage jazz. It's old world charm with new world flavors!
Built in the 1880s as Roanoke's first office supply company, our vintage building has been transformed into a retro chic rendition of the classic urban restaurants of our great culinary cities. The art, furnishings, lighting, and mirrors are all found pieces of Roanoke's rich architectural history. So relax and let's start making your memories at Alexanders!

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AnneVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding service, beautifully prepared food in a lovely setting are priorities at Alexander’s. Rachel and the team have served us several times and are especially thoughtful and creative in preparing vegetarian entrees. This is a favorite Roanoke restaurant, great for special occasions and dinner with favorite people!

Vola's Dockside Grill

4.6

4.6 (2926)

$30 and under

Seafood

Old Town Alexandria

About the restaurant

With one of the most coveted locations on the Alexandria riverfront, Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge feature the best outdoor dining location in town. The menu at Vola's Dockside Grill features fresh seafood, tacos and American cuisine favorites, alongside cocktails, beer and wine in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Hi-Tide Lounge is connected to Vola's by a hallway. In just a few steps, feel transported to the swingin' 60s and sip on classic cocktails served with midcentury-modern vibe. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

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Herb

Dined 3 days ago

Great place for food drinks and exceptional service. Looking forward to returning.)

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Vermilion - Alexandria

4.6

4.6 (4031)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Old Town Alexandria

About the restaurant

Guided by Chef Anthony Chittum, Vermilion stands committed to the growers, farmers, watermen and myriad purveyors of the Mid-Atlantic watershed. As a native of Maryland's Eastern Shore, Anthony brings an innate sense of place to each plate with an intractable reverence for local ingredients, and an aesthetic that allows these ingredients to shine.

The thoughtfully curated beverage program at Vermilion echoes this philosophy with an expansive offering of terroir-driven wines and a cocktail menu committed to seasonally-sourced ingredients. A sensational collection of over 150 fine whiskies, ryes and bourbons rounds out the experience and for many serves as reason enough to visit time and again.

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Jason

Dined 3 days ago

We had the prime rib 3-course special. The steak, potatoes, bread, and salad were fantastic. Had samplings of 5 appetizers… they were okay. Dessert wasn’t great. The biggest disappointment was the wine pairing… $75 for 3 drinks that weren’t awesome.

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4.6

4.6 (1343)

$30 and under

American

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Rustico is the quintessential neighborhood pub on the edge of Old Town Alexandria. The menu features seasonal, hearty American fare from a wood-fired oven and grill, including pizzas and rotisserie meats, along with other rustic cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available. There’s also no mistaking Rustico’s love for barley & hops! The bar’s focal point is a custom galvanized inverted T bar with 30 brilliant taps book-ended by two massive coolers holding more than 400 different types of ales, lagers, ciders and stouts.

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Isabelle

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

A favorite lunch spot for years. I love the Caesar salad and pepperoni pizza (minus the hot honey) and many beverage choices (loved the Autumn Mule). Our server was stretched thin but was very pleasant. Look forward to my next visit.

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap

4.6

4.6 (2897)

$30 and under

Italian

Old Town Alexandria

About the restaurant

Reservations are now being accepted for The Loft at Lena's - Havana 151 and Lena's Bar & Tap Room.

*All reservations will only be held for 15 minutes past reservation time & the party must be 100% present to be seated.
*If the experience area is not available, this indicates we are fully booked for that experience or the space is not open for that time frame.

The Loft at Lena's is a seasonally themed venue located on the 2nd floor, above the main restaurant. The current experience, Havana 151, takes a trip to a sultry, elegant supper club with a Latin/Cuban flair. Immerse yourself in an experience featuring decadent decor with a unique take on an Old Havana luxury hotel of the 1940/50s.

Lena's Tap Room & Bar is our original, rustic, tavern style bar and dining room that provides a gathering place where families and friends can escape their hectic daily routines.

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Jason

Dined 3 days ago

Great vibe, great food, great service, great prices! I went there on a first date which went perfectly, due in part to the impeccable service we received. The atmosphere and food were also major contributing factors :). I wish I remembered our server’s name but she was awesome, as was everything else. You should go today!

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The Loft at Lena's - Havana 151

The Majestic

4.5

4.5 (2471)

$30 and under

American

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Since 1932, the Majestic has been a fixture on King Street in Old Town Alexandria. Step inside and you'll feel like you've taken a trip to yesteryear. There's jazz in the air and cocktail shakers at the bar, famous for its selection of unique whiskies and spirits. Dine in for a sophisticated lunch, open a bottle of wine from the extensive list, gather around the bar with friends old and new, or cuddle up in a booth for a romantic dinner. Open for dinner and weekend brunch.

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TsurVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Terrific Christmas Day dinner and wonderful staff !

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Popular dish

SEARED SCALLOPS

Popular dish

Majestic Coconut Cake

Popular dish

BRUNCH BURGER

Mia's Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2430)

$30 and under

Italian

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Mia's Italian Kitchen, located at the riverside end of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, is rooted in family. Our menu is filled with homestyle traditional Italian recipes sourced from owner Dave Nicholas' Sicilian grandmother. An elegant wine list accompanies beer and craft cocktails on the beverage menu. Dine downstairs and watch the signature Sicilian-style rectangular pizzas cook in the 800-degree brick oven, or upstairs to view the energetic open kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner, plus bottomless weekend brunch.

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Debra

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and food all in all enjoyable dining experience.

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4.7

4.7 (3105)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Arlington

About the restaurant

Located in the Village at Shirlington, Palette 22 is a small-plates, tapas-style restaurant focused on food, art and fun. The open kitchen produces shareable, flavor-forward dishes, which pair perfectly with a pitcher of house-made signature sangria. Enjoy watching live entertainment and artists practicing their craft throughout the restaurant, including painters, jewelry-makers and sculptor. All art on the walls is for sale. Open for lunch, dinner and bottomless weekend brunch.

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Amy

Dined 2 days ago

Went to the brunch on Christmas so it may not be a fair example. Food was great but it is a little hard to hear the servers and who you are with.

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CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Joe Theismann's Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (2367)

$30 and under

American

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Celebrating the professional football career of Joe Theismann and the American traditions surrounding professional sports, Joe Theismann's Restaurant presents a menu of upscale bar and pub fare, plus a full bar featuring beer, wine and craft cocktails. The restaurant is centered around a main dining area with flat-screen TVs for watching the game, plus an intimate lounge area flanked by leather sofas, and secondary dining room that can be closed off for private events. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Gail

Dined 2 days ago

Great value and food for a christmas Day celebration. Our service was great and Sammy did an awesome job. We appreciate everyone who gave up their Christmas to make sure ours was delightful

Virtue Feed & Grain

4.6

4.6 (4593)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Alexandria

About the restaurant

Virtue Feed & Grain is a modern American dining room and bar located near the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria. Our menu offers an array of original recipe, flavorful, scratch-made dishes, along with extensive selections from the bar, like handcrafted cocktails, craft and small-batch beers, and an impressive wine list. The rustic elegance of our large, two-story restaurant provides a vibrant atmosphere for any dining experience, as well as private and semi-private spaces for private events, celebrations, weddings, business meetings, and gatherings of all types. The seasonal outdoor patio on historic Wales Alley offers views to the Potomac and a fun, casual destination.**

*Unfortunately we do not take advance reservations on our outdoor patio, but we will do our best to accommodate requests as space is available.
** All Major Holidays will require a $50 deposit when booking and subject to a 2 hour table time. Please call the restaurant for assistance.

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

The owner Tom was really gracious in ensuring a nice table for me and my kids to enjoy a nice intimate lunch on Christmas Eve.

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