5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 52 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five restaurants in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, ranked by Google rating and weighted by how many people left one, so a score backed by thousands of reviews counts for more than a perfect score from a few people. Fifty-two qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry shows the address, listed hours, price range and accessibility details from its Google profile, along with the themes reviewers mention most. It is meant to help visitors and locals choose where to eat, and the order follows the ranking only.
#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. is a seafood restaurant in Rocketts Landing with a 4.8 Google rating from more than 5,500 reviews. Its listing shows outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway and live music, with a Google price range of $20 to $30 per person. It is open every day, from late morning until about 9 or 10 pm. Reviewers mention the waterfront setting, the beach-style atmosphere and seafood they describe as excellent. Some note that food can be slow and that staff were friendly but busy.
Best for: Seafood with waterfront views and a patio
- 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 on East Broad Street and holds a 4.8 Google rating from more than 3,300 reviews. Its listing covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with weekday hours that start at 6:30 am, and a price range of $20 to $80. Attributes include a fireplace, a great wine list, great desserts and happy-hour food and drinks. Reviewers mention attentive servers, a signature old fashioned, shoestring fries and a chicken dish over mashed potatoes. A few say certain entrees could use more seasoning.
Best for: Brunch, wine and a fireplace dining room
- 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
Perly's
★ 4.7 (3,772 Google reviews)Jewish restaurant
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Perly's is a Jewish restaurant on East Grace Street with a 4.7 Google rating from more than 3,700 reviews. It is open daily from 9 am to 3 pm, and Google lists no price range. The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention the Jewbano sandwich with beef tongue and brisket, the latkes, a breakfast called the Schnorrer with homemade bagel and coffee, and friendly staff. Some describe it as one of the best restaurants in the city.
Best for: Breakfast and deli-style sandwiches
- Address
- 111 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–3 pm
#4
Lemaire
★ 4.7 (1,092 Google reviews)New American restaurant
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Lemaire is a New American restaurant on West Franklin Street with a 4.7 Google rating from more than 1,000 reviews. Reviewers say it sits inside the Jefferson Hotel and has a classic, old-school look. Its listing shows open hours from 7 am most days, with later closing times on some nights, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a smoked old fashioned, a bar lounge with strong cocktails and a server who explained the vegetarian options. Some find the prices high.
Best for: Special-occasion dinner and cocktails
- Address
- 101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
#5
The Roosevelt
★ 4.7 (979 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–60 per person
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The Roosevelt is an American restaurant on North 25th Street with a 4.7 Google rating from nearly 1,000 reviews and a price range of $30 to $60. Dinner hours run from 5 to 10 pm on most days and until 9 pm on Sunday. Attributes include small plates, vegan and vegetarian options, a great wine list and a great beer selection. Reviewers mention cornbread, catfish and scallops, a soft shell crab special, a seersucker cocktail, and a kitchen that handled a birthday group arriving early.
Best for: Small plates and dinner celebrations
- 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
How we made this list
We looked at 52 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. 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 and The Roosevelt 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?
Lemaire stays open until 12 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. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing, Fall Line Kitchen & Bar and The Roosevelt.
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