Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Virginia
  4. Richmond
  5. Richmond
Rappahannock - Richmond, Richmond, VA

Rappahannock - Richmond

4.5
4.5
2529 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 545-0565
  • Website
    http://rappahannockrva.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ian Boothman
  • Catering
    Rappahannock is an arm of Rappahannock Oyster Co (www.rroysters.com), which provides mobile raw bars and seafood small plates for weddings, parties and other functions.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether a seated dinner or a reception style event, Rappahannock and it's private dining room is the perfect spot for your group!
  • Private party contact
    Rappahannock Restaurant: (804) 545-0565
  • Location
    320 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219
  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Cross Street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    In addition to street parking, Rappahannock has many nearby parking lots, such as 4th & Broad and 4th & Main.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Menu

Raw Bar

  • Oysters**US$15.00

    Served with cocktail sauce, lemon, mignonette. Olde Salts - Chincoteague, VA; Rappahannocks - Topping, VA

    • Caviar Plate**US$40.00

      hackleback sturgeon caviar, crème fraîche, egg, and a house-made cracker

      • Ceviche*US$17.00

        fish, scallop, aji amarillo, citrus, onion, jalapeno, sweet potato

        Small

        • Baked OystersUS$16.00

          dates, benton's bacon, garlic scapes

          • Oysters & Pearls*US$20.00

            rappahannock oysters, with strawberry-basil granita, and trout caviar

            • Farm SaladUS$11.00

              arugula and mixed greens, meadow creek farms mountaineer cheese, apples, lemon vinaigrette

              • Charred Beet & Carrot SaladUS$15.00

                orange segments, almonds, arugula, onion ricotta, burnt-orange vinaigrette

                • Cheese PlateUS$16.00

                  assorted cheeses, jams, jellies, and nuts

                  • Wood-Grilled OctopusUS$18.00

                    fingerling potatoes, marinated red peppers, castelvetrano olives, lemon crème fraîche

                    • Sub Rosa Bread PlateUS$9.00

                      herb-shallot compound butter

                      • Steak Tartare**US$16.00

                        egg, candied mustard seed, pickled shallot, miso mayo

                        • Baked ClamsUS$15.00

                          thai sausage, coconut reduction, basil gremolata

                          • Pork & Pickle PlateUS$19.00

                            charcuterie and pickled vegetables, leek chow chow

                            Main

                            • Wood-Grilled Whole Fish

                              hoppin' john with benton's bacon, mojo, chili paste, scallions

                              • MP

                            • Pork Cut

                              carrots, arugula, fingerling potatoes, grilled peaches, chimichurri, and peach gastrique

                              • MP

                            • Scallops*US$35.00

                              black rice, yellow coconut curry, pineapple, thai basil, chili oil

                              • Beef Cut*

                                miso-marinated served with a chilled farrow salad, grilled bok choy and radishes, pickled shallots, and miso vinaigrette

                                • MP

                              • Black Garlic Burger*US$20.00

                                harmony hill beef, shredded lettuce, bread and butter pickles, and a black-garlic mayo on a hawaiian bun, house-made fingerling potato salad

                                • PaellaUS$35.00

                                  calasparra rice, lamb merguez, piquillo peppers orange aioli, assorted shellfish

                                  • Pan-Seared FishUS$35.00

                                    asparagus, turnips, mixed greens, carrot ginger dressing, fresno peppers, goat cheese, pickled watermelon rind

                                    Last updated: June 28, 2022

                                    What 2,529 people are saying

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                    4.5
                                    4.5 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.6Food
                                    • 4.6Service
                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                    • 4.1Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • Virginia

                                      Innovative

                                    • Richmond

                                      Innovative

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Rappahannock in Richmond offers an exceptional seafood experience with "great service" and "fantastic fresh oysters." Guests rave about its "perfect summer sides" and expertly prepared dishes like grilled branzino and octopus. While some find the portions small, the flavors are "packed with flavor." A must-visit for seafood lovers!

                                    2,529 Reviews

                                    1. Deborah

                                      VIP

                                      New York City

                                      10 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      10 reviews

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Very nice menu - flavors of the season. Service was outstanding. Enjoyable evening out!

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    2. Maria

                                      VIP

                                      Richmond

                                      14 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      14 reviews

                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Really enjoyed. Great food and service. We will be back!

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    3. Bert

                                      Richmond

                                      6 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      6 reviews

                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Fish dip appetizer was outstanding. Tilefish, scallops, and pork chop were very good. Dessert was nice, but not memorable. Server did an excellent job.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    4. steve

                                      VIP

                                      Greensboro

                                      8 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      8 reviews

                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 3
                                      All in all it was great but for some reason it was about 80 degrees in the restaurant and it is very loud.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    5. Bill

                                      Richmond

                                      1 review

                                      4.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on December 14, 2024

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 3
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The food was good. The service was slow and we had about 4 different servers. The staff recognized some of the issues and comped one glass of wine. For a tab of over $200 for two, with delayed service it was a bit much. In their defense, they were busy, but not “slammed “! If I go back, it’ll be when it is less busy.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    6. Alexandra

                                      London

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on November 30, 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Best oysters ever! Great service, we were a party of 6 and had a wonderful night.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    7. sam

                                      VIP

                                      Richmond

                                      15 reviews

                                      3.0

                                      15 reviews

                                      Dined on November 29, 2024

                                      1. Overall 3
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      Food was well done and tasty, but sides were essentially nonexistent and prices have really increased. I know running a restaurant is expensive, but it's just frustrating to pay $40 for a piece of fish with some lettuce on the side.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    8. Sonya

                                      Los Angeles

                                      2 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      2 reviews

                                      Dined on November 27, 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Service and food were amazing. We loved the ceviche, smoked fish dip, grilled octopus and baked oysters. The black drum special was also delicious.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    9. heather

                                      Richmond

                                      3 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      3 reviews

                                      Dined on November 23, 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Party of 6 and we all had fantastic meals. Our server Katie was knowledgeable, efficient and did a great job.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    10. Nancy

                                      Richmond

                                      22 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      22 reviews

                                      Dined on November 22, 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 4
                                      From beginning to end, dinner was delicious. We chose to start with oysters, of course! Raw for hubby and roasted for me. Both were a fabulous beginning to our meal. We both ordered the pan-seared fish special. Oh my word-perfectly cooked and so very flavorful. Our server was very aware of our need to finish before the start of the opera. We were not rushed at all, and didn’t have to worry about on time arrival. She was great and perfectly attentive.

                                      Is this helpful?

                                    FAQs

                                    Rappahannock - Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 545-0565.

                                    Rappahannock - Richmond is rated 4.5 stars by 2529 OpenTable diners.

                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                    Make a reservation

                                    2 people
                                    7:00 p.m.
                                    Booked 18 times today

                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                    Google Map for Rappahannock - Richmond

                                    320 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219

                                    Additional information

                                    • Cross Street
                                      4th Street
                                    • Neighbourhood
                                      Richmond
                                    • Hours of Operation
                                      Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                    • Price
                                      $31 to $50
                                    • Cuisines
                                      Seafood, Contemporary American
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Elegant
                                    • Dress code
                                      Casual Dress
                                    • Parking details
                                      In addition to street parking, Rappahannock has many nearby parking lots, such as 4th & Broad and 4th & Main.
                                    • Payment Options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Executive Chef
                                      Ian Boothman
                                    • Additional
                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                    • Website
                                      http://rappahannockrva.com/
                                    • Phone number
                                      (804) 545-0565
                                    • Catering
                                      Rappahannock is an arm of Rappahannock Oyster Co (www.rroysters.com), which provides mobile raw bars and seafood small plates for weddings, parties and other functions.
                                    • Private party facilities
                                      Whether a seated dinner or a reception style event, Rappahannock and it's private dining room is the perfect spot for your group!
                                    • Private party contact
                                      Rappahannock Restaurant: (804) 545-0565

                                    Featured in

                                    Discover
                                    OpenTable
                                    • About Us
                                    • Blog
                                    • Careers
                                    • Press
                                    More
                                    Our sites
                                    Businesses
                                    • Delight more diners
                                    • Open for Business Blog
                                    Join us on
                                    • Privacy Policy
                                    • Terms of Use
                                    • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                    • Cookie Preferences
                                    Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
                                    OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                    Booking Logo
                                    Priceline Logo
                                    KAYAK Logo
                                    Agoda Logo
                                    OpenTable Logo