TCT’s Restaurant List

Neighborhood Bites: Restaurants We Recommend!

As a local team that’s been part of the RVA community for over 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of discovering some truly incredible spots right here in our neighborhood. From longtime favorites to hidden gems we love and support, these are the restaurants we often recommend.

Over the years, many of you have asked us where we like to eat, meet, and celebrate, so we put together a list! 
These are neighborhood restaurants we frequent ourselves and proudly share with our clients, friends, and community.

We hope this list helps you discover (or rediscover) some great local eats and continue supporting the small businesses that make RVA such a special place to call home. 

Carytown

Burtons

Good place to take parents

Can Can Brasserrie

Great happy hour, French food, awesome space. Great date spot or for bringing out-of-towners

Carytown Indian

Modern Indian, kid-friendly

Chewy's Bagels

Coffee shop, hand-rolled Sourdough bagels

Coppolas

Italian Deli, kid-friendly

Moms Siam

Thai Restaurant

Sugar and Twine

Coffee shop and bakery

The Jasper

Dark and sexy cocktail bar

Zorch

Small seating area, Mostly takeout

Museum District

Belmont Food Shop

Quiet spot, great for Romantic Dinners

Belmont Butchery

Local Butcher, cheeses, wine

Truckle Cheesemongers

Wine and Cheese

Idle Hands

Bakery and Coffee Shop- Take out

8 1/2

Take Out only, eat in Scuffletown Park

Scoop

Locally made ice cream

The Fan

Celladora

Natural wine shop with small plates

Bamboo

Great Dive bar with great bar food- pro tip: order the onion rings

Helens

American style brunch and dinner in a hip environment

Level

Fresh sushi and asian fusion mains- kid friendly

Scotts Schwarma

Middle Eastern eatery with falafel, shawarma, and other familiar eats- casual, kid friendly

Susies

Classic Jewish food, kid and parent-friendly, casual

Joes Inn

Broad comfort-food menu, vintage vibe- kid friendly, parent friendly

Early Bird Biscuit

Coffee, biscuits and some pastries, small area inside and out front to sit

Shyndigz

Dessert spot known for its cakes

Edos Squid

Italian spot, kid friendly and good for parents

Dinamo

Italian spot serving pizzas, pasta, and seafood dishes- date nights, parents, and business dinners

Kuba Kuba

A Richmond staple, cuban food, kid friendly, great brunch

Garnetts

Delicious sandwiches, house-made pies, and cakes, kid-friendly

Polpetti

Takeout only, offering italian sandwiches- chicken cutlets, homemade soups

Lee's Fried chicken

A Richmond staple- fried chicken, freshly prepared sides- casual, family-friendly

Chioccas

Old school Richmond spot, sandwiches

Chicken Fiesta

Mexican Style Rotisserie Chicken

Beauvine

Burgers, Duck fat french fries, and Milkshakes, great late-night food spot- kid-friendly

Scotts Addition

Peter Chang's

Szechuan from famous chef – locations in Scott’s additioin and Short Pump

Cochiloco

Casual, authentic Mexican spot, mostly tacos, some burritos, kid-friendly

Lost Letter

Handmade pastas, a fancy spot for date night, business meals, or parents visiting

Lillian

Raw Bar with small plates, good happy hour

Eazzy Burger

ZZQ’s sister restaurant- smash burgers, casual kid-friendly

ZZQ

Texas-style BBQ- casual, family-friendly

Bar Buoy

Casual Seafood spot

Afterglow

Richmonds only coffee Co-op

Moore Street

Local diner, kid friendly

Pinky's

Tapas, mains, sandwiches, brunch, family-friendly, gluten-free menu

Oregon Hill

L'opossum

Edgy, Chef-owned- formerly worked at The Inn at Little Washington- good for fun dinner with friends- no parents!

Adarra

Basque Style- good for business meals or date nights

Churchill

Sub Rosa

Wood-fired pastries and bread, they mill their own grains

Roosevelt

Southern Food – good place to take parents

Metzger

German, good to take parents to or for date night

Spotty Dog

Locally made ice cream

Proper Pie

NZ style sweet and savory pies- take out only

Emeral Lounge- Jaspers sister bar

Cocktail bar, specializes in Tiki Drinks, sister bar to The Jasper in Carytown

Pizza Bones

Vegan options, kid-friendly

Alewife

Specializing in mid atlantic seafood

Blue Atlas

Diverse small plates from various countries

Second Bottle

Small shop with eclectic mix – lots of natural options, Owner Erin is usually there and gives great recommendations

Pink Room

Located in Metzger, an intimate room featuring chef-driven dishes

Patrick Henry Pub

Local dive bar

Patterson/Libbie/ Staples Mill

Yellow Umbrella

Gourmet grocery featuring meat, seafood, wine, cheese, and produce, as well as prepared foods.

Pho Tay Do

Local favorite- best Pho in Richmond

Vietnam 1

Great Pho and other noodle soups as well as other Vietnamese staples

88 Street Food

A variety of Bahn Mi’s and bubble teas – family friendly

Europa Market

Deli with a selection of imported, gourmet, and prepared foods, including bagels and sandwiches

Stellas

Greek food- good place to take parents

Buckheads

Classic Steak house- dates, business meals, parents

Full Kee

Cantonese, Dim Sum

Portico

Great for date nights, italian inspired food served by an open fire

Conejo

Contemporary Mexican

Rose Marie Inn

Local dive bar

Barrel Thief

West End – Great selection of old and new world wines at all price points. Owner Booth also leads wine tours abroad.

Shagbark

Modern Southern Fare, good for parents or business meetings

Jackson Ward AKA the Harlem of the South

Mama J's

Southern Comfort food featuring fried fish, fried chicken, and fresh homemade sides and cakes

Scott's Shawarma

Delicious, no frills shawarma spot

J Kogi

Korean, casual, kid-friendly

Quirk Rooftop Bar

Great spot for watching the sunset in the heart of Richmond

Birdies

Casual, drinks and apps

Lillie Pearl

Casual Southern comfort food- burgers, ribs, seafood & cobbler

Penny's Wine Shop

Wine shop offering natural selections from around the world, plus coffee, snacks, and dinner

Shockoe Bottom/Downtown

The British Embassy

Authentic Fish and chips, sausage rolls- casual

Millies Diner

A Richmond staple, great brunch, lively atmosphere

Lulus

Great brunch spot in RVA – relaxed, cool atmosphere, unique twist on classics

RCafe Rustica

Fantastic Schnitzel, German food

Rosie Connelly's

Irish pub

Southside

Little Nickel

Casual diner style serving Filipino, Hawaiian & Mediterranean Fusion with tropical drinks, family friendly

Y Tu Mama at The Veil Brewery

Authentic Mexican located in The Veil Brewery’s Forest Hill location

Natalies

Mediterranean spot that employs adults with special needs

Abeulitas

Mexican Guisos

O'Tooles

Irish Pub, local spot

Lakeside

White Tiger

Contemporary Indian and Nepalese fare

Final Gravity

Brewery that has rotating food trucks

SB's Loveshack

Brunch/lunch, kid-friendly

Hot Pot 757

Korean hot pot

Thai Diner

An authentic spot offering traditional Thai dishes like Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, curries, and fried appetizers for pickup or delivery

Fulton

Triple Crossing

Brewery, outdoor seating, neopolitan style thin crust pizzas, charcuterie boards, and small plates

Country Style Doughnuts

Offers a vast selection of approximately 38 varieties of donuts and oversized pastries made fresh twice daily.

Midlothian

Pepes

Offer extensive menus featuring traditional Mexican staples, signature house specialties, and popular “cheese-heavy” comfort dishes.

West End

Cheng Du

Authentic Szechuan

Mechanicsville

Treats and Treasures

Homestyle Southern food

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