5 Affordable Restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five affordable restaurants in Downtown Richmond, VA, for people who want good food without a high bill. The businesses were chosen from Google listings whose price range falls within an affordable band, then ranked by rating. Each entry shows the address, hours and the main points reviewers raise. Price ranges come from Google and can change, so confirm the menu before a visit. Use this list to narrow down where to eat in Downtown, then read recent reviews for the details that matter to you.
#1
Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing
★ 4.8 (5,503 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant$20–30 per person
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Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing is a seafood restaurant at 11 Orleans St, rated 4.8 from 5,503 Google reviews, with a typical price of $20 to $30. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, happy hour food and drinks, and lunch and dinner service on most days. Reviewers describe a waterfront setting with a beach-style feel, a patio with good views, and an extensive drink list. Some found the service friendly but disorganized, and one said lunch took a long time to arrive.
Best for: Waterfront seafood with outdoor seating
- Address
- 11 Orleans St, Richmond, VA 23231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Fall Line Kitchen & Bar
★ 4.8 (3,330 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–80 per person
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Fall Line Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant at 500 E Broad St, rated 4.8 from 3,330 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $80. Google shows breakfast, lunch and dinner hours, a fireplace, outdoor seating, a wine list and happy hour food. Reviewers mention attentive servers who suggested wine pairings, a chicken dish over mashed potatoes, crab hushpuppies, and a peanut butter pie. One reviewer found a hot honey chicken sandwich dry but liked the fries and the signature old fashioned.
Best for: All-day dining with a fireplace
- Address
- 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30–10 am, 11 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm; Mon 6:30–10 am, 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Sat 7 am–1 pm, 5–11 pm; Sun 7 am–1 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 6:30–10 am, 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Tue 6:30–10 am, 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 6:30–10 am, 11 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm
#3
The Roosevelt
★ 4.7 (979 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–60 per person
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The Roosevelt is an American restaurant at 623 N 25th St, rated 4.7 from 979 Google reviews, with a price range of $30 to $60. Google lists a small plates menu, healthy and vegan options, and takeaway as well as dine-in. Reviewers mention a birthday dinner where the kitchen corrected an appetizer mistake and went out of its way, a catfish and scallops dish, and a seersucker drink that one called a unique take on an old fashioned.
Best for: Small plates and inventive cocktails
- Address
- 623 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun 5–9 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#4
Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar
★ 4.7 (399 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar is a pizza restaurant at 2314 Jefferson Ave, rated 4.7 from 399 Google reviews, with a typical price of $10 to $20. Google lists outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, counter service, beer and wine, and vegan and vegetarian options. It identifies as women-owned. Reviewers mention a thin sourdough crust, a pepperoni and black olive pizza with plenty of toppings, and a wide wine selection. Some say pizza can take a while to arrive, even on quiet days, but feel it is worth the wait.
Best for: Sourdough pizza and wine selection
- Address
- 2314 Jefferson Ave, Richmond, VA 23223, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 4–10 pm
#5
Seasons Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.6 (335 Google reviews)Restaurant$40–50 per person
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Seasons Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant at 1718 E Main St, rated 4.6 from 335 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $40 to $50. Google lists late hours on most evenings, closed Mondays, plus late-night food, small plates, spirits and brunch on Sundays. Reviewers mention a passion fruit lemon drop, a steak with herb butter, hookah service, and a server who was attentive during a birthday and proposal dinner. One reviewer said the hush puppies were undercooked at first, and the kitchen corrected them.
Best for: Late-night drinks and celebration dinners
- Address
- 1718 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5 pm–1 am; Mon Closed; Sat 5 pm–1 am; Sun 12 pm–12 am; Thu 5 pm–12 am; Tue 5 pm–12 am; Wed 5 pm–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 13 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing, Fall Line Kitchen & Bar, The Roosevelt and Seasons Restaurant & Bar take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Fall Line Kitchen & Bar opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 5,503 reviews. Fall Line Kitchen & Bar is second at 4.8 from 3,330 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA are open late?
Seasons Restaurant & Bar stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing $20–30; Fall Line Kitchen & Bar $20–80; The Roosevelt $30–60; Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar $10–20; Seasons Restaurant & Bar $40–50.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing, Fall Line Kitchen & Bar, The Roosevelt, Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar and Seasons Restaurant & Bar.
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