Michael’s guidebook

Michael
Michael’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Awesome views of the city from the river.
43 residents recomanen
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
T Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
43 residents recomanen
Awesome views of the city from the river.
Great views of the city and the river. There's also a placard describing "The View that Named Richmond" here.
115 residents recomanen
Libby Hill Park
2801 E Franklin St
115 residents recomanen
Great views of the city and the river. There's also a placard describing "The View that Named Richmond" here.
Huge park with great views and Museum.
54 residents recomanen
Parc Chimborazo
3215 E Broad St
54 residents recomanen
Huge park with great views and Museum.
If you love city views, this is the place to be.
Church Hill Overlook
2112-2198 E Grace St
If you love city views, this is the place to be.
Mansion, park, zoo, views, gardens,picnicking. A Richmond treasure, and free at that.
259 residents recomanen
Maymont
1700 Hampton St
259 residents recomanen
Mansion, park, zoo, views, gardens,picnicking. A Richmond treasure, and free at that.
In Byrd Park. Richmond family favorite for years, Byrd Park provides fun for all ages and hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Beautifully landscaped on gently rolling terrain, the park features tree-shaded lawns, three man-made lakes, tennis courts, and ball fields. The Carillon bell tower, a World War I memorial, is a Richmond fixture used for festivals, meetings, and wedding receptions, and Dogwood Dell outdoor ampitheatre hosts free concerts and plays on summer evenings. Kids love feeding the friendly birds on Swan Lake, fishing for trout in Shields Lake, and rental paddleboat rides on Fountain Lake. A cold winter provides opportunities for sledding down Reservoir Hill and skating on the lakes.
Carillon Tower
1300 Blanton Ave
In Byrd Park. Richmond family favorite for years, Byrd Park provides fun for all ages and hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Beautifully landscaped on gently rolling terrain, the park features tree-shaded lawns, three man-made lakes, tennis courts, and ball fields. The Carillon bell tower, a World War I memorial, is a Richmond fixture used for festivals, meetings, and wedding receptions, and Dogwood Dell outdoor ampitheatre hosts free concerts and plays on summer evenings. Kids love feeding the friendly birds on Swan Lake, fishing for trout in Shields Lake, and rental paddleboat rides on Fountain Lake. A cold winter provides opportunities for sledding down Reservoir Hill and skating on the lakes.

Food scene

Richmond has so many really good restaurants...
"One of the Best New Restaurants in America" - Esquire, 11/13/2019. Seafood-driven menu with daily specials. Ask for the huge sampler platter.
37 residents recomanen
Alewife
3120 E Marshall St
37 residents recomanen
"One of the Best New Restaurants in America" - Esquire, 11/13/2019. Seafood-driven menu with daily specials. Ask for the huge sampler platter.
"Great place. Food was fantastic, good beer and great cocktail artists there as well. Comfortable cosy/warm interior and friendly staff."
29 residents recomanen
Grisette
3119 E Marshall St
29 residents recomanen
"Great place. Food was fantastic, good beer and great cocktail artists there as well. Comfortable cosy/warm interior and friendly staff."
Great food and excellent cocktails. Acclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines.
101 residents recomanen
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th St
101 residents recomanen
Great food and excellent cocktails. Acclaimed New Southern fare in a homey, country-chic space with craft cocktails & Virginia wines.
Brisket and pork were very well smoked. Flavorful and tender. Plus all the side dishes taste great too. One of the best BBQ places for sure.
60 residents recomanen
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson Ave
60 residents recomanen
Brisket and pork were very well smoked. Flavorful and tender. Plus all the side dishes taste great too. One of the best BBQ places for sure.
Nice sandwiches and soups. Very good selection of beer and wine at the bar, and many more in the store.
97 residents recomanen
Union Market
2306 Jefferson Ave
97 residents recomanen
Nice sandwiches and soups. Very good selection of beer and wine at the bar, and many more in the store.
Rustic-chic venture offering seasonal & sustainable German-inspired plates, plus wines by the glass.
62 residents recomanen
Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd St
62 residents recomanen
Rustic-chic venture offering seasonal & sustainable German-inspired plates, plus wines by the glass.
Consistently ranked as one of the best Bakeries in America, and with good reason. Local grains are house ground & baked in wood ovens to make bread & pastry in an airy, rustic space.
130 residents recomanen
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th St
130 residents recomanen
Consistently ranked as one of the best Bakeries in America, and with good reason. Local grains are house ground & baked in wood ovens to make bread & pastry in an airy, rustic space.
Hip bakeshop in a historic building with pastries, cakes & coffee, plus gluten-free & vegan options.
74 residents recomanen
WPA Bakery
3414 Semmes Ave
74 residents recomanen
Hip bakeshop in a historic building with pastries, cakes & coffee, plus gluten-free & vegan options.
Delicious! Small, quaint bakery serving a rotating menu of New Zealand–style pies with sweet & savory fillings. Usually sold out by late afternoon.
94 residents recomanen
Proper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
94 residents recomanen
Delicious! Small, quaint bakery serving a rotating menu of New Zealand–style pies with sweet & savory fillings. Usually sold out by late afternoon.
Funky bar with a full gastropub menu including vegan options, weekend brunch & box lunches to-go. Great Happy Hour every day.
15 residents recomanen
Liberty Public House
418a N 25th St
15 residents recomanen
Funky bar with a full gastropub menu including vegan options, weekend brunch & box lunches to-go. Great Happy Hour every day.
Quaint corner eatery in a historic area crafts casual New American fare with veggie options. Been in Church Hill forever.
67 residents recomanen
The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad St
67 residents recomanen
Quaint corner eatery in a historic area crafts casual New American fare with veggie options. Been in Church Hill forever.
Nice coffee shop. Formerly Captain Buzzy's.
16 residents recomanen
Riverbend Coffee Co.
2623 E Broad St
16 residents recomanen
Nice coffee shop. Formerly Captain Buzzy's.
Live blues & Americana meet Southern eats at this homey pub in a white cottage hung with photos. Eclectic.
23 residents recomanen
Poe's Pub
2706 E Main St
23 residents recomanen
Live blues & Americana meet Southern eats at this homey pub in a white cottage hung with photos. Eclectic.
One of the best and well-known Richmond restaurants. Only serves brunch now. Be early, or wait in line.
80 residents recomanen
Millie's Diner
2603 E Main St
80 residents recomanen
One of the best and well-known Richmond restaurants. Only serves brunch now. Be early, or wait in line.
Great pizza! Cozy, modern bar & grill serving wood-fired pizza, hearty pub fare, on-tap craft beers & cocktails.
17 residents recomanen
23rd & Main Taproom & Kitchen
2302 E Main St
17 residents recomanen
Great pizza! Cozy, modern bar & grill serving wood-fired pizza, hearty pub fare, on-tap craft beers & cocktails.
High-end steak and seafood place. Very nice atmosphere.
16 residents recomanen
Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse
2306 E Cary St
16 residents recomanen
High-end steak and seafood place. Very nice atmosphere.
It's a 'speakeasy' requiring a password to get in. Great bar scene, with good food.
18 residents recomanen
Grandstaff & Stein
2113 E Main St
18 residents recomanen
It's a 'speakeasy' requiring a password to get in. Great bar scene, with good food.
Small bar/eatery with some pretty awesome burgers.
7 residents recomanen
Honey Whyte's All American Cafe
2116 E Main St
7 residents recomanen
Small bar/eatery with some pretty awesome burgers.
Lively, intimate locale turning out gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, Italian entrees & wine. Has valet parking.
6 residents recomanen
Nota Bene | Restaurant & Bar
6 residents recomanen
Lively, intimate locale turning out gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pastas, Italian entrees & wine. Has valet parking.
Snug, casual bakeshop for French-inspired pastries, bread, espresso, coffee & sandwiches, pus wine. Always busy, so that tells you something.
21 residents recomanen
Whisk
2100 E Main St
21 residents recomanen
Snug, casual bakeshop for French-inspired pastries, bread, espresso, coffee & sandwiches, pus wine. Always busy, so that tells you something.
Laid-back pick for local American eats, craft beers & alcoholic shakes in an 1899 firehouse.
21 residents recomanen
Station 2
2016 E Main St
21 residents recomanen
Laid-back pick for local American eats, craft beers & alcoholic shakes in an 1899 firehouse.
Surprisingly good BBQ. Great place to go with outdoor seating so feel free to bring your dog.
11 residents recomanen
Oak & Apple
1814 E Main St
11 residents recomanen
Surprisingly good BBQ. Great place to go with outdoor seating so feel free to bring your dog.
Hip, contemporary taqueria serving traditional Mexican quick eats, plus tequila, margaritas & beer.
10 residents recomanen
Tio Pablo
1703 E Franklin St
10 residents recomanen
Hip, contemporary taqueria serving traditional Mexican quick eats, plus tequila, margaritas & beer.
Industrial spot adorned with local art offers New American menus & live music, mostly on weekends.
32 residents recomanen
LuLu's
21 N 17th St
32 residents recomanen
Industrial spot adorned with local art offers New American menus & live music, mostly on weekends.
Nice Cuban joint where you can smoke cigars in a section. Palm trees & ceiling fans create a Havana vibe, as do Cuban-style fare, cigars & salsa dancing.
33 residents recomanen
Havana 59 Downtown
16 N 17th St
33 residents recomanen
Nice Cuban joint where you can smoke cigars in a section. Palm trees & ceiling fans create a Havana vibe, as do Cuban-style fare, cigars & salsa dancing.
Snug gathering place providing draft beer, traditional Irish comfort food, music sessions & karaoke.
7 residents recomanen
Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant
1548 E Main St
7 residents recomanen
Snug gathering place providing draft beer, traditional Irish comfort food, music sessions & karaoke.
Cozy pub in the historic Inn at Patrick Henry's offering American grub, draft beer & a garden patio.
54 residents recomanen
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad St
54 residents recomanen
Cozy pub in the historic Inn at Patrick Henry's offering American grub, draft beer & a garden patio.
Upscale dining. Seasonal dishes with global flair & craft cocktails served in a cozy space with a hip, mellow vibe. Recommend getting a reservation.
55 residents recomanen
Dutch & Company
55 residents recomanen
Upscale dining. Seasonal dishes with global flair & craft cocktails served in a cozy space with a hip, mellow vibe. Recommend getting a reservation.
Gourmet pizza.
31 residents recomanen
Bottoms Up Pizza
1700 Dock St
31 residents recomanen
Gourmet pizza.
Great view of the James River and city. Decent bar.
69 residents recomanen
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main St
69 residents recomanen
Great view of the James River and city. Decent bar.
Great view of James River and city. Casual atmosphere. Key West-inspired seafood is served amid whimsical island decor, with a deck & tiki bar.
13 residents recomanen
Conch Republic Rocketts
11 Orleans St
13 residents recomanen
Great view of James River and city. Casual atmosphere. Key West-inspired seafood is served amid whimsical island decor, with a deck & tiki bar.
Excellent tequila and Mexican food spot on the canal.
24 residents recomanen
Casa Del Barco - Canal Walk
320 S 12th St
24 residents recomanen
Excellent tequila and Mexican food spot on the canal.
Decent food and lively bar scene.
23 residents recomanen
Southern Railway Taphouse
100 S 14th St
23 residents recomanen
Decent food and lively bar scene.
Very nice Irish pub with good food.
30 residents recomanen
Siné Irish Pub
1327 E Cary St
30 residents recomanen
Very nice Irish pub with good food.
Excellent French restaurant.
Bistro Bobette
1209 E Cary St
Excellent French restaurant.
Nice place to hang out and relax...or work.
18 residents recomanen
The Urban Farmhouse Market & Café (Shockoe Slip)
1217 E Cary St
18 residents recomanen
Nice place to hang out and relax...or work.
Upscale, hip pool room with good food.
8 residents recomanen
Greenleaf's Pool Room
100 N 6th St
8 residents recomanen
Upscale, hip pool room with good food.
So many beers...and some pretty good food too.
29 residents recomanen
Capital Ale House
619 E Main St
29 residents recomanen
So many beers...and some pretty good food too.
Chummy Liverpudlian pub serving English & American tavern fare in a decor-rich, dark-wood setting.
17 residents recomanen
Penny Lane Pub
421 E Franklin St
17 residents recomanen
Chummy Liverpudlian pub serving English & American tavern fare in a decor-rich, dark-wood setting.
Upscale, excellent Italian food.
8 residents recomanen
La Grotta Ristorante
529 E Broad St
8 residents recomanen
Upscale, excellent Italian food.
Industrial-chic seafood outfit offering a big oyster bar plus craft cocktails & beer in airy digs.
36 residents recomanen
Rappahannock Restaurant
320 E Grace St
36 residents recomanen
Industrial-chic seafood outfit offering a big oyster bar plus craft cocktails & beer in airy digs.
Creative Jewish deli bites & dinners served in a funky, retro eatery decorated with old photos.
50 residents recomanen
Perly's
111 E Grace St
50 residents recomanen
Creative Jewish deli bites & dinners served in a funky, retro eatery decorated with old photos.
Hip spot for breakfast, salads & creative sandwiches with cold-brew or hot coffee plus beer & wine.
6 residents recomanen
Salt & Forge
312 N 2nd St
6 residents recomanen
Hip spot for breakfast, salads & creative sandwiches with cold-brew or hot coffee plus beer & wine.
Awesome food and pizza. Upscale American meals in a cozy former pharmacy with tin ceilings, wooden booths & chandeliers.
51 residents recomanen
Tarrant's Cafe
1 W Broad St
51 residents recomanen
Awesome food and pizza. Upscale American meals in a cozy former pharmacy with tin ceilings, wooden booths & chandeliers.
Same folks who run Tarrant's. Great food and bar scene.
48 residents recomanen
Max's On Broad
305 Brook Rd
48 residents recomanen
Same folks who run Tarrant's. Great food and bar scene.
Hip hangout with a chill atmosphere & New American classics, plus unique beers & seasonal cocktails.
74 residents recomanen
Saison
23 W Marshall St
74 residents recomanen
Hip hangout with a chill atmosphere & New American classics, plus unique beers & seasonal cocktails.
In the classic Jefferson Hotel. Great happy hour.
15 residents recomanen
Lemaire
101 W Franklin St
15 residents recomanen
In the classic Jefferson Hotel. Great happy hour.
Just because.
24 residents recomanen
GWARbar
217 W Clay St
24 residents recomanen
Just because.
The best Italian period. Yes, it's loud, small and crowded but it is well worth it.
37 residents recomanen
mamma'Zu
501 S Pine St
37 residents recomanen
The best Italian period. Yes, it's loud, small and crowded but it is well worth it.
Outstanding French restaurant. Playful, sophisticated spins on French cuisine & craft cocktails in an eclectic, art-filled space.
38 residents recomanen
L'opossum
626 China St
38 residents recomanen
Outstanding French restaurant. Playful, sophisticated spins on French cuisine & craft cocktails in an eclectic, art-filled space.
Second best Italian in Richmond.
72 residents recomanen
Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison St
72 residents recomanen
Second best Italian in Richmond.

Brewery

Shockoe Bottom outpost for LCCB. Great selection, especially their stouts.
8 residents recomanen
Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery - Shockoe Bottom
1717 E Franklin St
8 residents recomanen
Shockoe Bottom outpost for LCCB. Great selection, especially their stouts.
Good beer, recently (re)opened - Jul 5, 2019 - The third iteration of one of the area's oldest beer brands is up and running in Shockoe Bottom, as Richbrau Brewing opened for business ...
6 residents recomanen
Richbrau Brewing
5 S 20th St
6 residents recomanen
Good beer, recently (re)opened - Jul 5, 2019 - The third iteration of one of the area's oldest beer brands is up and running in Shockoe Bottom, as Richbrau Brewing opened for business ...
Excellent beer from the West Coast legend. Always new and interesting beers on tap, several of which were developed in Richmond.
48 residents recomanen
Stone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg Ave
48 residents recomanen
Excellent beer from the West Coast legend. Always new and interesting beers on tap, several of which were developed in Richmond.
Excellent brewery in cool space - with a great pizza oven!
29 residents recomanen
Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton
5203 Hatcher St
29 residents recomanen
Excellent brewery in cool space - with a great pizza oven!