Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Richmond

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Richmond? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Savory Grain

4.8

4.8 (172)

$31 to $50

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

The Savory Grain Restaurant and Draft House is Richmond’s top destination for delicious New American dining, offering a huge variety of draft beers and craft cocktails in a fun, laid-back, warm, and inviting atmosphere. We strive to offer the best local ingredients in order to create a diverse seasonal menu that has the complexity that appeals to the die hard “foodies” as well as some good ole’ classics that the “meat-and-potatoes” crowd can enjoy. At the Savory Grain, your dining experience doesn’t stop at the food, drinks are also showcased with 24 ever-rotating draft beers, a meticulously chosen wine list, and craft cocktail program featuring the best local, domestic, and international libations this region has to offer. If you’re a music lover, check out our Facebook page as we regularly offer live music from a variety of local acts. Come alone, come with friends, or come with a crowd, we accommodate all size parties. Stop in and say hello, we hope to see you soon!

Top review

DaraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic EVERYTHING! Ambience, attention from all the staff, FOOD, DRINKS, BEAUTY of the restaurant! The original dishes and flavor of EVERYTHING we tried was off the charts! RUN AND MAKE A RESERVATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1352)

$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.

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Donita

Dined 3 days ago

Overall, our dining experience was very good. The food was excellent. The burrata and toast bruschetta was really delicious. Both entrees, the Scottish Salmon and sweet potato pappardelle were very good and flavorful. The dessert, apple crisp was okay, but the spices used were a bit overwhelming. We will definitely return.

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Butter Poached Filet Mignon

1870 Restaurant and Bar

4.7

4.7 (270)

$31 to $50

American

Midlothian

About the restaurant

New Restaurant by Award Winning Chef, and the team of Midlothian Chef's Kitchen! Enjoy a French Inspired Steak House in a historical building in Midlothian.

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HeatherVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Truly a dining experience, not just a meal. We were seated upstairs in the bar area, our server was very attentive from the time we arrived, around both bar and food service. Knowledgeable about the menu, particularly around pairings (protein with sauce/compound butter, à la carte sides, and wines). Classic with a twist steakhouse menu in a beautiful historic building. Definitely on the favorites list. ❤️

Upper Shirley Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (225)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

Upper Shirley Vineyards, perched above one of the most beautiful bends on the James River and surrounded by history, brings you the best of Virginia: culinary delights, award-winning wine, and events you’ll remember for a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a day away or the best place to stage your dream wedding, Upper Shirley Vineyards will exceed your expectations.

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Wayne

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

We’re glad we went and hope to go again. This response program wants us to write more before accepting the sentence above. So, this should do it.

Lola's Farmhouse Bistro

4.7

4.7 (173)

$30 and under

American

Short Pump

About the restaurant

Experience the area's most stunning patio dining at a historic 1865 farmhouse, offering exceptional food as well!

Please call for reservations of 7 or more.

If you do not see an available reservation time, please call the restaurant and we will do our best to accommodate your party.

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Andy

Dined 4 days ago

Such a wonderful experience, amazing food, great staff! 5 Stars!

Henley on Grace

4.6

4.6 (879)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

A Californian Asian fusion restaurant offering Pan Asian style cuisine with a twist! Hundreds of wines sold by the glass. Centrally located, we are two blocks from the Downtown Marriot, the Hilton Hotel and two blocks from the historical Dominion Energy Center. Also located near the Altria Theatre too! Stop by before an evening out!

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GeneVIP

Dined 5 days ago

A little gem not far from the Jefferson Hotel. Superb wine list including dozens of selections by the glass, which is rare and impressive. The food was absolutely delicious and arrived in perfect sequence. Highly recommend!

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (4080)

$31 to $50

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

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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MarnieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Thank you Tobacco Co for a great holiday gathering! A group of five of us were seated in an “office” which made it a cozy, unique experience! And we were actually able to hear one another! Our waitress was superb as was our entire dining experience. The drinks were festive, appetizers were so delicious we asked for more, the main meal was wonderful and the desert was to die for. Couldn’t have asked for a better time!

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4.5

4.5 (3288)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

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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Katee

Dined 1 day ago

The huevos rancheros was delicious! Service was excellent.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Richmond, VA

4.4

4.4 (6931)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Virginia

Dined 5 days ago

I have been many times with girlfriends for lunch so this is the first time with my husband for lunch. We both had appetizers and then dessert which was plenty for us two seniors . The only complaint was the noise level…it was really high and since my husband wears hearing aids it was hard to take. Food was fantastic!

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The Daily Kitchen and Bar Restaurant-Carytown

4.5

4.5 (838)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

We strive to serve foods that are not only delicious, but also health conscious, environmentally friendly and socially responsible. We use organic, all natural, local and sustainable ingredients as much as possible while still keeping our prices fair. In addition, we also offer an extensive selection of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and paleo options.

We accept reservations for parties of up to 16 on Opentable. Please email us at carytown@thedkb.com for reservations of 16 or larger. Our patio is first come, first serve. We hope to see you in Carytown soon!

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Greg

Dined 5 days ago

From the point of entering the restaurant to exiting, the experience was very pleasant. The server was very attentive and cordial and took the time to explain various options. The food was prepared perfectly. We never felt rushed. The setting and atmosphere was also very pleasant. I will return in the future.

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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