Best Historic Restaurants in Virginia

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Stella's - Richmond

4.9

Exceptional(2981)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Richmond

Booked 63 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(4112)

Price: Expensive

• American • Richmond

Booked 55 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. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

4.7

Exceptional(4276)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 25 times today

Please note when booking: Lunch at Lemaire ends at 2pm. From 2pm-5pm we offer a lounge menu. Full dinner starts at 5pm. New American restaurant and bar that is inspired by the agricultural and coastal traditions and bounty of Virginia. Lemaire delivers the quality and service The Jefferson Hotel is known for, but in an accessible format without the pretense, formality or expense!Complimentary self-parking is available in both the Adams Street and Main Street lots. Valet parking is $18/carFor special requests (cake, flowers, etc) guests must contact Lemaire directly. Tables are held for 15 minutes. Separate checks are not available for parties of six or more. A 20% gratuity will automatically be applies for parties of six or more. Table/seating requests are noted but not guaranteed. Thank you for joining us!!

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4. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(5755)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Richmond

Booked 52 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)!

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5. TJ's at the Jefferson Hotel

4.0

Excellent(694)

Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 14 times today

TJ's is open Monday-Saturday for Lunch (11am-3pm), Bar/Lounge (11am-9pm), and Dinner (5pm-9pm).Bar / Lounge seating will be strictly first come, first served.

6. Floris at VMFA

4.6

Exceptional(186)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Richmond

Booked 9 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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7. Tarrant's Downtown

4.5

Awesome(3294)

Price: Moderate

• American • Richmond

Booked 38 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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8. The Hard Shell - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(1781)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Richmond

Booked 33 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.

9. Bar Solita

4.6

Exceptional(1224)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Richmond

Booked 38 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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10. Stock Bistro & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Nordic • Richmond

Booked 10 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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Andrew
Virginia •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Disappointed in the limited menue. For an evening at Christmas, we expected a more extensive menue. Not just sandwiches.
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TJ's at the Jefferson HotelPrice: Moderate• American• Richmond
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4
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George
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, great service, authentic Greek tastes, and large quantities at daily reasonable prices
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Stella's - RichmondPrice: Moderate• Greek• Richmond
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4.9
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George
Virginia •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Tobacco Company is a Christmas Eve tradition with me. My soon-to-be-wife and I celebrated there the first time in 1998 (because it's was one of the few restaurants open on Christmas Eve back then, and there was no way we could get together on Christmas Day). This tradition has continued unbroken ever since, 23 of the 27 dinners being at the Tobacco Company. The missed years? Three due to the fire, and 2020 was take-out from another place due to COVID. Last night's meal was the usual: Absolutely excellent. The New York Strip was cooked to perfection (they understand 'rare'), the service was professional and prompt, and the ambience was . . . . . well, what I love the Tobacco Company for. Definitely coming back next year.
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The Tobacco Company RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Richmond
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4.6
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CathyVIP
Virginia •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Christmas Eve and the place was packed but running efficiently. The owner was visibly on-site, taking pictures of patrons in front of their beautiful Christmas tree, a very nice touch. My only complaint was that it was a prix fixe menu, which I did not know about when I made the reservation. I also saw nothing on their website to indicate such. The food was excellent and well priced at $95 pp, so we stayed, but would have liked to have known that the full menu was not available before we went.
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Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Richmond
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4.8
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Aldor
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was a grand dining experience. The Food was delicious and hot. My server, Sean, was exemplary. Very nice time at Lemaire.
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Lemaire at The Jefferson HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Richmond
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Stella's - Richmond

2. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

3. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

4. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

5. TJ's at the Jefferson Hotel

6. Floris at VMFA

7. Tarrant's Downtown

8. The Hard Shell - Downtown

9. Bar Solita

10. Stock Bistro & Bar

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