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1. Parterre
4.6
Exceptional(320)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southern) • Richmond
Booked 3 times today
Thank you for choosing to dine with Parterre! Parterre combines an appreciation of our love of good food and drink, with Richmond's rich history. Our specialties are dishes of traditional and southern fare with a Cajun influence. Our experienced culinary team blends seasonal ingredients with fresh and local produce, perfectly capturing flavors our region is known for. Parterre Restaurant offers an approachable and quaint space for neighborhood residents and visiting guests alike to enjoy. Close to many of Richmond's theaters and musical venues, we're a perfect spot to enjoy a meal before a show. Or unwind after work on our charming patio with fabulous cocktails, a nice offering of beers & wines and delightful food. (We install heaters out on the patio during the fall/winter season). We looking forward to entertaining you, and making your experience delicious & inviting.
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2. Fall Line Kitchen & Bar
4.4
Awesome(728)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Richmond
Booked 45 times today
Fall Line Kitchen & Bar draws its name and inspiration from one of Virginia’s most prominent geological features, and the upscale-casual Richmond restaurant is dedicated to ingredient-focused comfort food with regional craft brews and cocktails.
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3. Brenner Pass
4.7
Exceptional(1911)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Richmond
Booked 7 times today
Contemporary Alpine inspired cuisine from award winning chef Brittanny Anderson. Modern twists on classic French, Italian, Swiss, Austrian & European cuisine. Alpine wine from small producers, old world regional specialties, sherry by the glass & natural wines. Unique craft cocktails hand made by our bartenders, house made infusions & molecular techniques, eclectic spirit list focusing on amaro and rhum agricole, gin, whiskey, scotch, cane & agave spirits. Happy hour weekdays at bar. Euro and American beer program featuring saisons, sour ales & hazy IPAs. Naturally leavened bread made from scratch & homemade desserts by pastry chef Olivia Wilson. Craft coffee & espresso. Local cultural hot spot with energetic, social atmosphere. Tasty cheeses on our cheese cart. Great for birthday or anniversary. Fresh, locally sourced produce. Dinner M-Sat. for luxury dining or expeditious business meal. Reservations recommended, not required. Elegan
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4. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(5668)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Richmond
Booked 37 times today
Bookbinder’s is a locally family owned Seafood & Steakhouse and is unique to Richmond. Bookbinder’s offers the perfect combination of rich history and atmosphere. Close to the James River in historic Tobacco Row, steak and seafood lovers will enjoy the ambiance of exposed beams and brick walls in this refurbished tobacco warehouse. From steak to lobster to seafood, each dish is intricately prepared and beautifully presented. We look forward to seeing you soon!! We are honored to have been selected as one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2018, as Voted by Open Table Diners, (based on an analysis of twelve-million reviews of more than 26,000 restaurants across the country)!
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5. East Coast Provisions
4.6
Exceptional(1810)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Richmond
Booked 21 times today
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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6. Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
4.7
Exceptional(1782)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Richmond
Booked 19 times today
Amuse is a seasonal, farm to table driven restaurant, located on the third floor of the museum. Whether you are dining in our main dining room, full-service bar, or our private dining room, you will be able to take in sweeping views of the Robins Sculpture Garden and the museum’s Cochrane Atrium. Our team works diligently to provide a menu that is directly inspired by the art-filled surroundings, current exhibitions, and seasonality while also carefully selecting only the finest ingredients from local vendors, artisans, and farmers. Just a friendly reminder that the museum does not allow balloons, confetti, glitter, plants potted with soil, and candles with open flames. If a date and time you seek for a reservation appears to be full, please give us a call so we can see what other times might be available.
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7. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4.3
Awesome(5337)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Richmond
Booked 48 times today
Our Rocketts Landing location occupies the top floor of the restored Power Plant building, which sits on the James River and once provided electricity for Richmond’s trolley cars. We specialize in seafood and locally-sourced signature entrees. And we can't forget the incredible view!
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8. The Daily Kitchen and Bar Restaurant-Carytown
4.3
Awesome(834)
Price: Moderate
• American • Richmond
Booked 25 times today
We strive to serve foods that are not only delicious, but also health conscious, environmentally friendly and socially responsible. We use organic, all natural, local and sustainable ingredients as much as possible while still keeping our prices fair. In addition, we also offer an extensive selection of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and paleo options. We accept reservations for parties of up to 16 on Opentable. Please email us at carytown@thedkb.com for reservations of 16 or larger. Our patio is first come, first serve. We hope to see you in Carytown soon!
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9. The Hard Shell - Downtown
4.8
Exceptional(1767)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Richmond
Booked 13 times today
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 request honored when possible but tables are first come, first served. Private dining & reservations are available. Dress is casual.
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10. Azzurro
4.6
Exceptional(1907)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Richmond
Booked 18 times today
Relaxed refinement, outstanding meals, and impeccable service blend to create unforgettable Italian dining at Azzurro. Whether seated on the softly-lit patio or inside near the comfort of a crackling fireplace, this award-winning restaurant embodies an elegant, yet warm, intimate ambiance. Here you will be greeted by a friendly, attentive staff eager to assist you with seating, menu selection, and an extensive wine list. Most important is our desire to provide an exceptional, memorable experience. Ranging from a casual luncheon to celebrating that most special occasion, Azzurro is the ideal choice.

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  • Tim
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Second visit to Bookbinders in Richmond (although we live 100 miles away). The food is outstanding. Best filet I’ve ever had without exception. Our waiter, Timothy, is a perfect example of the professionalism one expects in a fine restaurant. He made the experience thoroughly enjoyable and memorable. We’ll be back!
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    Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Richmond
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    4.8
  • Gary
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Anna server fantastic. Even though new you would think been there for years. Gb
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    Fall Line Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Richmond
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    4.4
  • Audravip
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Had a delicious dinner on the front patio. Our server was great.
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    East Coast ProvisionsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Richmond
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    4.6
  • Mikevip
    Virginia •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    This is one of the top restaurants in RVA. Consistently excellent dishes fit for the season. Strong cocktail choices. Delicious wine list. And attentive service. A true gem.
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    Brenner PassPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Richmond
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    4.7
  • steve
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Parterre Restaurant in downtown Richmond. Located in an historic area and building, the ambiance was pleasant with enjoyable music at an appropriate volume as background. We started with delicious fried oysters as an appetizer for the table, complemented by beverages of choice from a nice selection. Our dinners included; a steak, which our daughter said was delicious; an autumn salad with shrimp, which was also raved about; a burger that our son stated was one of the best he’s had; and my shrimp and grits with andouille, which also rated as one of the best I’ve had (and I thoroughly enjoy shrimp and grits!). Our server had the perfect balance of great service and genuine friendliness, while being unobtrusive. We highly recommend Parterre and will come back when e are in Richmond.
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    ParterrePrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Richmond
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    4.6

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