Best Historic Restaurants in Henrico

New owners now but the same menu. Absolutely delicious grilled cheese and tomato soup

We went to The Hard Shell for my daughter’s 21st birthday. With impending snow, they graciously changed our reservation and were served by Brett who was fantastic. Very attentive, funny and so nice. The food was amazing, especially the shrimp and lobster potstickers, she crab soup and bourbon glazed ribs. A great birthday dinner with a free dessert for my daughter. Love The Hard Shell!!!

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing afternoon tea at Floris at VFMA, and it was an absolutely delightful affair. The sweet and savory menu items were a perfect balance of flavor, and the selection of teas complemented the dishes beautifully. Each bite and sip felt like a moment to savor. The ambiance at Floris was equally impressive—the seating was both comfortable and elegant, creating an inviting atmosphere that truly enhanced the experience. The staff equally warm and inviting. A personal highlight for me was the cucumber sandwiches. They were wonderfully fresh and flavorful—so good that I found myself wishing for more! Floris exceeded my expectations, and I can’t wait to return for another memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a refined and relaxing afternoon tea!

Perfect food and service. We were seated on the thirdfloor which is our favorite. Our waiter, Darrin, couldn’t have been better. Thank you!

The food was amazing! The service was excellent…our server took great care of us and offered suggestions that were delicious. I love the atmosphere at Stella’s. My only complaint was we were seated right in front of the door. There was a lot of traffic in and out. It was freezing that night so every time the door opened we got a gust of cold air. That won’t keep us away. We will be back!!