Best Historic Restaurants in Virginia

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1. Stella's - Richmond

4.9

Exceptional(2989)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Richmond

Booked 59 times today

Stella’s honors rustic & modern Greek cuisine, bringing the freshest ingredients & Mediterranean fare table side.

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2. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4128)

Price: Expensive

• American • Richmond

Booked 56 times today

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is proudly celebrating over 40 years as Richmond's landmark dining and entertainment venue. This four-story, breath-taking restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and charm. The exceptional menu features slow-roasted prime rib, aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy live entertainment on our first floor or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub. Our staff is committed to excellence and the creation of an unforgettable dining experience. Open seven days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

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3. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(5772)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Richmond

Booked 26 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)!

4. Floris at VMFA

4.6

Exceptional(191)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Richmond

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Floris at VMFA!~ We've expanded our menu to offer a la carte offerings each day from 2:30 - 4:00pm, no reservations needed~Our high tea menu and tea service is offered daily from 11:30 am - 2:30pm priced at $55 per guest, not inclusive of tax and service. We kindly require each guest's participation.Floris invites you to immerse yourself in a culturally enriching tearoom experience at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of the Robins Sculpture Garden, Floris is a community gathering space located in VMFA’s Pauley Center. Take a mid-day escape and indulge in delightful pleasures for the palate, including expertly crafted blends from guest tea makers. Chef Chainey Kuykendall’s use of fresh ingredients from local vendors and importers further enhances Floris’s celebration of cultures and community.Reservations for our high tea are encouraged, as seating is limited. Questions can be directed to 804-340-5785 or floris@vmfa.museum

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5. Tarrant's Downtown

4.5

Awesome(3296)

Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 9 times today

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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6. The Hard Shell - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(1785)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Richmond

Booked 11 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 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.

7. Bar Solita

4.5

Awesome(1228)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Richmond

Booked 6 times today

Bar Solita is a chic, upscale vacation style restaurant focusing on small plates + quality ingredients with flavors from the Mediterranean to Mexico. Unique wines, craft beers & craft cocktails. Happy hour Monday-Friday. Great spot to socialize with friends + coworkers. Perfect for a date night. Best brunch featuring mimosa pitchers, shareable cinnamon rolls, breakfast empanadas, omelets, chicken biscuit, chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros, salads and sandwiches.Located in the Art's District near Quirk, Linden Row Inn, the Pulse, November Theater, the National, Maggie Walker Statue, Graduate Hotel.Most popular dishes include: ceviche, charcuterie, birria egg rolls, tacos, harissa wings, hummus, hanger steak and house-made mozzarella sticks.Signature drinks include: mimosa flights, espresso martinis, Moscow Mules, breakfast shots and bloody Marys.FREE parking behind the restaurant during operating hours in the police lot. Over 60 spaces. No overnight parking.

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8. Stock Bistro & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Nordic • Richmond

Booked 4 times today

Stock Is a Nordic Bistro and bar inviting you to dine differently. Our restaurant is located in a lovingly restored railroad freight terminal that is also home to our stylish modern furniture gallery – Txtur. The indoor and outdoor space invites you to lounge and enjoy a meal like no other whether taking time with friends or celebrating a special event. Whether you take your meal or cocktails in our beautiful “drafting room” dining space, the spacious main gallery, or our covered and shaded patio, Stock culinary craft and special hospitality experience is sure to please. Craft food, drinks all in an unparalleled space – Stock is here to welcome you. We have ample on-site parking too!

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9. Metzger Bar and Butchery

4.8

Exceptional(1101)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary German • Richmond

Booked 10 times today

Nestled in historic Union Hill, we specialize in contemporary German and European food from award winning chef Brittanny Anderson. Expect to see inspirations from classic German, French, Italian, Austrian & European cuisine, using local products. We specialize in German and Austrian wine from small producers, organic, and natural wines. Our cocktails are unique and approachable, featuring house made ingredients. We have a large German beer selection mixed with some local drafts. Our atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, great for special occasions or weekday date nights. We offer a private dining room and full restaurant buyouts. Come see us for dinner Tue-Sat, and Sunday brunch, and for happy hour at the bar Tue-Fri 5pm-9pm.

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10. Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall

4.5

Awesome(23)

Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Established in 1982, Homemades by Suzanne offers more than 35 years of delicious recipes! We offer lunch in the historic John Marshall Ballrooms located at 101 North Fifth Street between E. Grace and E. Franklin Streets. Lunch is served in The Marshall Room, Monday-Friday from 11:30a-2:00p. Come by and try our famous chicken salad, a slice of quiche, or one of our delicious weekly specials. We invite large parties for lunch!

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Michele
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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!!!
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The Hard Shell - DowntownPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Richmond
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4.7
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Patricia
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always meets expectations at Tarrants Downtown. Staff is courteous, prompt and experienced. Food is amazing and consistent with a diverse menu of local favorites. Atmosphere is eclectic and they are able to accommodate intimate tables and parties of 8 or more. Highly recommend reservation for large parties. Staff is prompt to answer the phone and easily accommodated last minute changes to my reservation. Tarrants Downtown is in our top 3 of restaraunts when eating in the city limits of Richmond.
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Tarrant's DowntownPrice: Moderate• American• Richmond
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4.5
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Kenneth
Virginia •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Perfect food and service. We were seated on the thirdfloor which is our favorite. Our waiter, Darrin, couldn’t have been better. Thank you!
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The Tobacco Company RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Richmond
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4.6
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Kristy
Virginia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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!!
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Stella's - RichmondPrice: Moderate• Greek• Richmond
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4.9
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Audrey
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Wonderful experience! Bradley was a phenomenal waiter. Cowboy ribeye was the best steak my partner and I have eaten, and paired with the scampi sides elevated it to the top. Also tried the stuffed salmon, which was okay. Desserts were amazing as well. Service was way better than expected!
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Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Richmond
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4.8

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Stella's - Richmond

2. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

3. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4. Floris at VMFA

5. Tarrant's Downtown

6. The Hard Shell - Downtown

7. Bar Solita

8. Stock Bistro & Bar

9. Metzger Bar and Butchery

10. Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall

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