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If you are looking for southern food, BBQ, or Greek, they have a little of everything. Trying to narrow it down can sometimes be difficult because there are so many delicious choices right outside for you. If you are looking for the best that the city has to offer then take a look at the places listed below because these are easily the 5 best restaurants in Richmond, Virginia.
5. Sally Bell’s Kitchen
Sally Bell’s Kitchen is iconic and if you are going to go anywhere for lunch then this is the place to check out first. They offer the same delicious food that they’ve been serving for decades, since back in 1926. You can find tarts, breads, cupcakes, deviled eggs, and delicious sandwiches. They make convenient boxed lunches and they are always busy because of the great value and unbeatable food. The prices are great, ranging from $5-$7 for a salad, including options like chicken salad, tuna salad, and a tossed salad. Then they offer box lunches for $9, or a bag lunch for $7.50, with a variety of other food items on the menu too.
It’s the best food that you can get in Richmond for this price, a top restaurant that is a community staple. There isn’t anywhere to sit down inside and eat the meal, but you can take it outside and sit down somewhere nearby or take it with you on the go. Some people love it so much that they drive out of their way to get those lunch boxes, or they will buy several at a time, even giving some to friends or co-workers to try. Because the food is simply amazing and you can’t find better for the price, not that quality, still being made the same way that is has been for decades.
4. ZZQ
If you want to find a top barbecue restaurant in Richmond, Virginia, then you need to go and see ZZQ for lunch or dinner. They are serving some of the best BBQ not just in Richmond, but in the entire country. Some people love it so much that they eat it literally every single day. There is now way that you can be disappointed by going here for a meal because the BBQ is flawless every time. For the best in Texas style BBQ in Richmond, Virginia, ZZQ is easily one of the best around. You can find all of your favorites like pork shoulder, beef brisket, turkey breast, along with delicious side dishes like the Jalapeño Mac & Cheese or the Buttermilk Potato Salad.
3. Stella’s
Stella’s is a restaurant with a clean, bright, and minimalist design, offering a variety of modern Greek dishes. If you are a Greek food lover like I am then you will want to head on over to Stella’s and grab a table. With options like grilled octopus, their delicious spanakopita, fresh crab cakes, the kalamari, or my favorite the souvlaki, it’s become one of the best Greek food destinations in the region. They have a variety of delicious cocktails that you can pair with dinner also, making it a wonderful location for a date night dinner.
2. The Roosevelt
If you are looking for delicious Southern dishes that are served in a country-chic space, along with the best craft cocktails around, then The Roosevelt is the place to have your meal. This is a favorite neighborhood restaurant where you can find various beloved Southern dishes like cornbread, steamed mussels, BBQ pork rinds, pork chops, chicken wings, and even a double cheeseburger. The food is incredible and the prices are reasonable, it’ll probably be between $30-40 for lunch depending on what you order, but that isn’t bad for the food and location.
1. Southbound
Southbound offers a variety of creative dishes that you are likely to find irresistible. It’s got a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering private dining and group dining options. They’ve got a bar with fantastic cocktail and craft options etc. You can easily make reservations for dinner, helping you to schedule the fun in a little smoother. As for food, it is simply mouthwatering. For appetizers they’ve got their delicious iceberg wedge salad with bacon, steamed mussels, and local tomato salad. Entrees offer dishes like roasted chicken with jambalaya rice, and fried catfish with hot sauce-butter and cole slaw. If you want dessert they’ve got an amazing strawberry-rhubarb cobbler that is better than any cobbler you’ve ever had in your life.
There are thousands of visitors coming to Richmond every month and there are many places to choose from if you are looking for a top meal and spot to dine at. Above are 5 best restaurants in Richmond that are surely to offer the best prices, food, and service, that you can find anywhere in the region. If you are looking for a place to have a dinner date, meal with family, or a lunch or dinner on your own, these would make fantastic locations to choose from.
If you want something on the go, Sally Bell’s Kitchen is perfect, and if you want to sit down then try any of the other locations listed above. These restaurants are serving some of the very best BBQ, Greek food, and Southern comfort food that you have ever tasted. If you want cornbread, sweet tea, chicken salad, wings, and brisket, you can find it, and it’ll be the best that you’ve ever tasted.
