Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Virginia

Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Richmond

Red OpenTable logo
OpenTable
Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Richmond? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

A photo of Tulsi restaurant
5.0
5 (134)
$30 and under
Indian
Richmond
About the restaurant
Welcome to Tulsi
Tulsi, the queen of herbs, has been used in Indian cooking for hundreds of years. We are proud to bring this ayurvedic herb to the Carytown, Richmond community.

Top review
David
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Great food, and prices. Friendly staff, but it was a crowded night so service was slow. But a good experience overall and we will be back
A photo of Carytown Indian Cuisine restaurant
4.8
4.8 (54)
$30 and under
Indian
Richmond
About the restaurant
Carytown Indian Cuisine is conveniently located in the vibrant neighborhood of Carytown in Richmond. We invite you to join us for a memorable dining experience. Discover the incredible flavors, warmth, and hospitality of India right here in Virginia.
Top review
Sarah
Dined 7 days ago
We always love our experience here! Friendly service, great atmosphere and fantastic food!
A photo of L'Opossum restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3202)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Richmond
About the restaurant
L'Opossum offers dinner Tuesday-Saturday for parties of one to a maximum of six guests. Multiple reservations booked on the same night to form a group larger than six guests are not permitted and will be canceled. Reservations for parties of one to four guests are allotted 2 hours. Parties of five to six guests are allotted 2.5 hours. Please be courteous to your fellow diners by arriving and leaving on time. L'Opossum patrons paying with cash, enjoy a 4% savings off menu prices. To view a sample menu, visit www.lopossum.com - Thank you!
Top review
Beth
Dined 5 days ago
If I could give 100/10, I would. Food, service, ambience all on point as always. L'Opossum is a true gem and Richmond is so lucky to have her. Smoked Trout Winter Salad and Moroccan Chicken still lingering on the tip of my tongue.
A photo of Stella's - Richmond restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2987)
$30 and under
Greek
Richmond
About the restaurant


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


Top review
Leigh
Dined 4 days ago
Stella's is never a disappointment. Never. Just go find a reservation time and book it!
A photo of Rio Brazil Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
4.8 (554)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Glen Allen
About the restaurant
Rio Brazil Steakhouse set on the outskirts of Richmond and Glen Allen.
A Brazilian steakhouse, commonly known as a "churrascaria," is a dining establishment that specializes in the traditional Brazilian barbecue style of cooking meat. These restaurants are renowned for their "rodízio" service, where a variety of skewered meats, such as beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, are slow-cooked over an open flame.
Our Customers experiences a continuous tableside service where servers, known as "gauchos," carve the meats directly onto the diners' plates. The rodízio style allows patrons to enjoy a wide selection of meats until they are satisfied, with the serving process continuing until they signal for it to stop.
In addition to the succulent meats, Brazilian steakhouses often offer an expansive salad bar with a variety of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and side dishes to complement the main courses offering a unique and popular dining experience.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
I Iove Rio Brazil everytime I go they never skimp on customer service and the food is always hot and the waiters are always kind and welcoming. The bathrooms are beautiful too. There's great value in going to Rio Brazil. I'd recommend it to anyone.
A photo of Buckheads - Richmond restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2014)
$50 and over
Steak
Richmond
About the restaurant
Buckhead’s has been a Richmond tradition since 1994. Featuring succulent Braveheart Beef and only the freshest seafood, you can taste our passion for culinary excellence. Consistently recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”, our list offers over 800 labels to complement your dining experience. Additionally, our bar proudly highlights one of the largest selections of single malt scotches and small batch bourbons in Richmond, Virginia.
Top review
Mary JeanVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We always enjoy dinners at buckheads, great food, reasonably priced. Lovely wine list. Service professional and personable. Terrific!
A photo of Stock Bistro & Bar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (74)
$31 to $50
Nordic
Richmond
About the restaurant
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!

Top review
Linda
Dined 4 days ago
Good food and terrific service served in a bright cheerful setting. Would highly recommend.
A photo of Chez Max - Richmond VA restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1384)
$31 to $50
French
Richmond
About the restaurant
Bienvenue Chez Max!

Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.

We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.

As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.

Top review
Michael
Dined 3 days ago
Our first experience dining at Chez Max the evening of January 5 was excellent in every way: ambiance, food, service…everything to celebrate our 50th anniversary, complete with a glass of “bubbly” after we were seated at the table closest to the fireplace on this extremely cold evening. We are looking forward to returning in the near future!
A photo of Midlothian Chef's Kitchen restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1365)
$30 and under
American
Midlothian
About the restaurant
Voted Best Restaurant in Chesterfield by Richmond Magazine, and Dine Like a Local Award by The Scout Guide for Best Restaurant for Dinner. Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is a New American Restaurant by Award-Winning Chef David Dunlap. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with indoor & outdoor seating, & local, hyper-seasonal Virginia ingredients. This is a full service restaurant & bar with thoughtful dishes that evoke memories.

Chef Dunlap was previously the Executive Sous Chef at The Inn at Little Washington and the Corporate Executive Chef of Quirk Hotels (Quirk Hotel RVA & Quirk Hotel CVille). He was named as 1 of the 32 Restaurant Stars on the Rise in 2020 by FSRMagazine, Rising Star Chef of the Year by Two Roads Hospitality Worldwide, and has won Best Dishes at Broad Appetit 4 years in a row.

Enjoy special events such as Wine/Bourbon Pairing Dinners, Private Dining/Event Space, and a Chef's Table Experience. This is a local, family-owned business, owned by Chef Dunlap & his wife.

Top review
Dwight
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding Restaurant. Menu is wonderful. Chefs is off the chart good. Very accommodating to dietary needs like gluten free. I highly recommend the Restaurant.
A photo of The Wine Whisperer restaurant
4.9
4.9 (212)
$31 to $50
Wine Bar
Henrico
About the restaurant
The Wine Whisperer is a wine shop and bistro located in Richmond's Short Pump neighborhood. We speak wine and are passionate about sharing your new favorite bottle or glass with you!

Our wine bar is designed to offer an immersive experience to our guests. Let our knowledgeable staff help you learn about your palate and curate a flight of wine just for you! Look for a rotating by the glass list, craft beers, more whiskey than you imagined, and an expansive food menu built for wine pairing. The intimate dining room is a perfect spot for a casual glass with friends or that special occasion date. Look for weekly wine tastings, monthly classes, and other special events that are uniquely Whisperer!

No reservations available? Give us a call or stop by; we save a number of tables each night for walk-in guests. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please call or send a message.

Top review
Stan
Dined 4 days ago
Another nice meal at WW...food was not up to standards on this visit. Filet bits very over cooked. As always, a great wine selection and atmosphere lends itself to a nice dining experience...which this was one, not exceptional.
Explore Diners' Choice best of Richmond
Explore more Diners' Choice lists
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - 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