Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Virginia

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. MOSAIC Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(2066)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 32 times today

Serving lunch and dinner daily as well as Sunday brunch. Full bar with local beer, cocktail &wine list. Beautiful patio dining available for the al fresco experience. Since 1996, our mission has been to effectively nourish body and soul while preserving the highest level of quality and value. The open kitchen & upscale atmosphere of eclectic, modern American cuisine is designed to provide tasteful fare in a casual, full service environment.

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2. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(3779)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 26 times today

Please note when booking: Lunch at Lemaire ends at 2pm. From 2pm-5pm we offer a lounge menu. Full dinner starts at 5pm. New American restaurant and bar that is inspired by the agricultural and coastal traditions and bounty of Virginia. Lemaire delivers the quality and service The Jefferson Hotel is known for, but in an accessible format without the pretense, formality or expense!Thank you for joining us!!

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3. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3442)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 52 times today

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is proudly celebrating over 40 years as Richmond's landmark dining and entertainment venue. This four-story, breath-taking restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and charm. The exceptional menu features slow-roasted prime rib, aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy live entertainment on our first floor with never a cover or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub. Our staff is committed to excellence and the creation of an unforgettable dining experience. Open five days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

4. L'Opossum

4.9

Exceptional(2556)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 22 times today

L'Opossum offers dinner Tuesday-Saturday for parties of one to a maximum of six guests. Multiple reservations booked on the same night to form a group larger than six guests are not permitted and will be canceled. Reservations for parties of one to four guests are allotted 2 hours. Parties of five to six guests are allotted 2.5 hours. Please be courteous to your fellow diners by arriving and leaving on time. To view a sample menu, visit www.lopossum.com - Thank you!

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5. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

4.0

Excellent(4846)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 93 times today

Our Rocketts Landing location occupies the top floor of the restored Power Plant building, which sits on the James River and once provided electricity for Richmond’s trolley cars. We specialize in seafood and locally-sourced signature entrees. And we can't forget the incredible view!

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6. Rappahannock - Richmond

4.4

Awesome(2355)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 22 times today

Upscale, yet casual industrial-chic seafood outfit - offering an enormous raw bar featuring its own farm-raised oysters - seasonal dishes, plus artisan cocktails, craft beers, and an incredible wine selection in airy digs. Located in the Theatre District of Richmond, VA's City Center.

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7. The Boathouse at Short Pump

4.1

Excellent(2125)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 37 times today

We consider Short Pump our dry dock location, offering the same impeccable service and distinctive experience as our waterfront restaurants only housed in the convenience of Short Pump Town Center. We invite you to take a break from shopping to enjoy some of Richmond’s best locally-sourced favorites.

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8. West Coast Provisions

4.7

Exceptional(1081)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 40 times today

Located in the Greengate shopping center in Short Pump, West Coast Provisions offers an inventive approachable American Fusion menu specializing in shellfish, fresh fish, sushi and steak. It has a big city feel with a sleek décor, tall ceilings, large windows, exposed brick, a fireplace, a private dining room and one of Richmond’s largest outdoor patios. We have convenient parking and accept reservations for parties of all sizes. We are currently serving in the dining room and on our patio.

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9. Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

4.7

Exceptional(812)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 14 times today

Speakeasy with Contemporary American Cuisine - Richmond, Virginia.

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10. Helen's in Richmond, VA

4.8

Exceptional(571)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Richmond

Booked 7 times today

Helen's Restaurant is located in the heart of Richmond, VA, serving brunch and dinner. We hope you enjoy Helenʼs Southern gothic history and our nouveau southern cuisine by Chef Clay Hostetler.

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. MOSAIC Restaurant

2. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

3. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4. L'Opossum

5. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

6. Rappahannock - Richmond

7. The Boathouse at Short Pump

8. West Coast Provisions

9. Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

10. Helen's in Richmond, VA

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