5 Restaurants Open Late in Downtown, Richmond VA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 11 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown Richmond that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day of the week. It suits late dinners, drinks after an evening out and a meal after a night in the city. Eleven qualifying businesses were considered, and the list is ordered by Google rating. Each entry shows the address, listed hours and the points reviewers raise most often, so you can compare late-night schedules and choose the right spot.
#1
Lemaire
★ 4.7 (1,092 Google reviews)New American restaurant
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Lemaire is a New American restaurant inside the Jefferson Hotel at 101 W Franklin St in Richmond, rated 4.7 from 1,092 reviews. It is open daily from 7 am, closing at 11 pm on most nights and midnight on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers describe a classic, old-school room that suits a special occasion, and mention a smoked Old Fashioned. Vegan and vegetarian options came up, and some reviewers said the prices are high.
Best for: Special-occasion dinner in a historic hotel
- 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
#2
Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant
★ 4.7 (528 Google reviews)Pub
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Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant is a pub at 1548 E Main St in Richmond, rated 4.7 from 528 reviews. It is open Tuesday to Thursday from 4 to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday into the late evening, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, and it is closed Monday. Reviewers mention loaded curry fries, chicken curry, bangers and mash and Guinness. Several praise the staff and the small menu.
Best for: Pub food, Guinness and curry dishes
- Address
- 1548 E Main St Apt A, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 pm–12:30 am; Mon Closed; Sat 4 pm–12 am; Sun 11 am–4 pm; Thu 4–11 pm; Tue 4–11 pm; Wed 4–11 pm
#3
Seasons Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.6 (335 Google reviews)Restaurant$40–50 per person
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Seasons Restaurant & Bar is at 1718 E Main St in Richmond, rated 4.6 from 335 reviews, with a listed price range of $40 to $50. It is open from 5 pm, with late hours until 1 am on Friday and Saturday, opens at noon on Sunday and is closed Monday. Its listing includes great cocktails, a great beer selection, late-night food, brunch and hookah service. Reviewers mention a passion fruit lemon drop, a steak with herb butter and knowledgeable service.
Best for: Cocktails, steak and a late-night lounge
- 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
#4
Benny Ventano's Pizza
★ 4.5 (861 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Benny Ventano's Pizza is a pizza restaurant at 2501 W Main St in Richmond, rated 4.5 from 861 reviews. It is open daily until midnight, and until 2 or 3 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Reviewers describe large slices with a thinner crust. Several say the staff was polite and accommodating, and one said they were served near closing time. Others felt the sauce and dough outweighed the cheese. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Large slices late at night
- Address
- 2501 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 am; Mon 11 am–12 am; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 11 am–12 am; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–12 am; Wed 11 am–12 am
#5
Rick's Pizza
★ 4.7 (110 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Rick's Pizza is a pizza restaurant at 913 W Grace St in Richmond, rated 4.7 from 110 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 5:30 pm until midnight, on Saturday until 10:30 pm, and closed Sunday. Reviewers describe a family-owned spot where pizzas are made to order with fresh ingredients, including fire-roasted personal pan pizzas. Several mention its location near the VCU campus and its late hours. Vegan and vegetarian options are offered.
Best for: Made-to-order personal pan pizza near VCU
- Address
- 913 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 pm–12 am; Mon 5:30 pm–12 am; Sat 5:30–10:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5:30 pm–12 am; Tue 5:30 pm–12 am; Wed 5:30 pm–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 11 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, 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
- Seasons Restaurant & Bar takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Lemaire opens at 7 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?
Lemaire ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,092 reviews. Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant is second at 4.7 from 528 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA are open late?
Lemaire stays open until 12 am; Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant stays open until 12:30 am; Seasons Restaurant & Bar stays open until 1 am; Benny Ventano's Pizza stays open until 3 am; Rick's Pizza stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Seasons Restaurant & Bar $40–50. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Seasons Restaurant & Bar.
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