Best Historic Restaurants in Virginia

10 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse restaurant

1. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(4711)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Richmond

Booked 49 times today

Bookbinder’s is a locally family owned Seafood & Steakhouse and is unique to Richmond. Bookbinder’s offers the perfect combination of rich history and atmosphere. Close to the James River in historic Tobacco Row, steak and seafood lovers will enjoy the ambiance of exposed beams and brick walls in this refurbished tobacco warehouse. From steak to lobster to seafood, each dish is intricately prepared and beautifully presented. We look forward to seeing you soon!! We are honored to have been selected as one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2018, as Voted by Open Table Diners, (based on an analysis of twelve-million reviews of more than 26,000 restaurants across the country)!

A photo of Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel restaurant

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!!

A photo of The Tobacco Company Restaurant restaurant

3. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3442)

$$$$

• American • Richmond

Booked 51 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.

A photo of Tarrant's Downtown restaurant

4. Tarrant's Downtown

4.4

Awesome(3007)

$$$$

• American • Richmond

Booked 25 times today

In the Art's District centrally located among the many attractions like: VCU, MCV, the Convention Center, Altria Theater, The Graduate, Quirk Hotel, Linden Row Inn, The National, The November Theater, the Historic Hippodrome and more! We're known for seafood, steaks, pasta, pizza, subs, home made desserts, dressings and hospitality. Celebrate the Everyday. We offer sandwiches and entrees all day long for foodies and families including pizzas with our whole menu available for delivery! Want boxed lunches or catering? Tarrant's Cafe has that too- for private dining, try our sister restaurant Tarrant's West. Specials include: Steak, Seafood, Subs, Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, Fish Tacos, Award Wining. An RVA Hospitality Restaurant. Locally Owned. Female Owned. Known for She Crab soup, cocktails, happy hour, lunch, brunch and dinner. A cozy warm vibe with chandeliers and lots of wooden booths in an old converted pharmacy. Historical building, centrally located in downtown.

A photo of Helen's in Richmond, VA restaurant

5. 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.

6. Parterre

4.2

Awesome(234)

$$$$

• American • Richmond

Booked 6 times today

Thank you for choosing to dine with Parterre! Parterre, a French word that is commonly associated with a garden area that is appealing to be viewed from an elevated point of view. Our restaurant embodies that definition with our attractive and inviting courtyard area located within the walls of the historic Linden Row Inn. The Inn has become one of the most popular gathering places in Richmond with its beautifully restored rooms to its historical claims of past residents such as Edgar Allen Poe.Parterre combines an appreciation of Richmond history with a love of good food and drink. Parterre Restaurant offers an approachable and quaint space for neighborhood residents and visiting guests alike to enjoy. Our specialty is dishes of traditional and southern fare. Our experienced culinary team blends seasonal ingredients with fresh and local produce, perfectly capturing flavors our region is known for.

7. Millie's

4.7

Exceptional(777)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Richmond

Booked 20 times today

Millie's....a Richmond landmark and locals' favorite eatery for 31 years! Millie's is where casual meets dressy, classic meets modern, comfort meets contemporary, and the menus are always changing with the seasons and chef's creative leanings. Housed in an old diner in the historic Tobacco Row/Church Hill neighborhood, Millie's has been setting the standard in Richmond since 1989 with a popular weekday lunch, modern American dinner service and great wine list and their world-famous weekend brunches. Talented chefs prepare your meal right in front of your eyes at the tiny front open kitchen. A cozy and comfortable ambiance pervades Millie's, where you can be assured of friendly and personalized service. The original diner counter serves as the restaurant's bar area, with a full ABC license and original cocktails. Millie's also boasts a 150+ bottle creative wine list with a full choice of varietal, country and price options from which to choose to complement your dinner. Join us!

A photo of The Hard Shell - Downtown restaurant

8. The Hard Shell - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(1564)

$$$$

• Seafood • Richmond

Booked 18 times today

Located in downtown Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip, The Hard Shell Restaurant is known to locals as one of the best seafood restaurants in town. With a new fresh look; The Hard Shell features sleek booths, lots of light and a vibrant city feel. The Hard Shell has Richmond's widest variety of fresh and local seafood. Menu items include signatures such as filet and lobster, shrimp and scallops, lump crab cakes. Patio request honored when possible but tables are first come, first served. Private dining & reservations are available. Dress is casual.

9. Havana 59

4.4

Awesome(781)

$$$$

• Cuban • Richmond

Booked 9 times today

We take you back to the glorious days of the 1950's in Havana that were spent basking in sunshine alongside the ocean, pools of posh resorts, and on the grounds of the Havana Yacht Club. Enjoy our fresh made Mojitos or one of our specialty cocktails paired with one of our delicious entrées. We are a from-scratch kitchen that sources our produce and seafood from local purveyors.

A photo of Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall restaurant

10. Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall

4.4

Awesome(20)

$$$$

• American • Richmond

Established in 1982, Homemades by Suzanne offers more than 35 years of delicious recipes! We offer lunch in the historic John Marshall Ballrooms located at 101 North Fifth Street between E. Grace and E. Franklin Streets. Lunch is served in The Marshall Room, Monday-Friday from 11:30a-2:00p. Come by and try our famous chicken salad, a slice of quiche, or one of our delicious weekly specials. We invite large parties for lunch!

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

2. Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

3. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4. Tarrant's Downtown

5. Helen's in Richmond, VA

6. Parterre

7. Millie's

8. The Hard Shell - Downtown

9. Havana 59

10. Homemades by Suzanne at The John Marshall

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