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Richmond Dining
Avalon
2619 W Main St
Richmond VA 23220 Phone: (804) 353-9709
The seasonally changing menu shows a real flair, taking advantage of the freshest ingredients in imaginative ways. Out-of-the-ordinary dishes incorporate plenty of fruit, cheese and veggies. Photographs from the '40s and '50s capture notables of the time. Noisy bar crowd later in the evenings
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Just e of Boulevard (SR 161) on W Main St (SR 147); in Historic Fan District. 2619 W Main St 23220
Parking: street.
Hours: 5 pm-1 am. Closed: 11/27, 12/24, 12/25.
Price: Dinner: $13-$22
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.
The Dining Room at The Berkeley Hotel
1200 E Cary St
Richmond VA 23219 Phone: (804) 225-5105
Wonderful menu choices of regional fare are both visually impressive and delicious tasting at this richly appointed downtown dining room. Diners at many tables enjoy a sidewalk view of the cobblestone streets of Shockoe Slip.
Features: Smoking available. Dressy casual; cocktails.
Directions: Just w of state capitol; in The Berkeley Hotel; in Historic Shockoe Slip District. 1200 E Cary St 23219
Parking: valet.
Hours: 7-10:30 am, 11:30-2 & 5:30-10 pm, Sun 7:30-10:30 am, 11:30-2 & 5:30-9 pm. Closed: 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $8-$20, Dinner: $22-$32
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Continental
Reservations: suggested.
1 North Belmont
1 N Belmont Ave
Richmond VA 23221 Phone: (804) 358-0050
Selections from a predominantly European wine list complement the classically trained chef's outstanding dishes, which include whole Dover sole filleted tableside, lobster salad martini, beef tenderloin en brioche with foie gras and a traditional cheese course. If you're seeking an intimate dining experience, the French bistro won't disappoint.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktails.
Directions: Jct Ellwood St, just w of Boulevard; in Historic Fan District. 1 N Belmont Ave 23221
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 5:30 pm-10 pm. Closed major holidays; also Sun.
Price: Dinner: $28-$42
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: suggested.
Buz and Neds Real Barbecue
1119 N Boulevard
Richmond VA 23230 Phone: (804) 355-6055
Fax: (804) 355-4713
After traveling the country researching the world of barbecue, Buz and Ned have perfected their spicy-sweet version. Guests can sample brisket, pork, chicken and even buffalo ribs with such traditional Southern sides as baked beans, macaroni and cheese and jalapeno corn fries.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Just n of W Broad St. 1119 N Boulevard 23230
Parking: no self-parking.
Hours: 11 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat-10 pm, Sun noon-8 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $5-$20, Dinner: $5-$20
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Barbecue
Carytown Burger & Fries
3500 1/2 W Cary St
Richmond VA 23221 Phone: (804) 358-5225
Your arteries won't thank you for a Carytown Burger stop, but your taste buds surely will. You can pair up specialty burgers, in such varieties as Hawaiian and Greek, with cheese fries, tater tots, chili and milk shakes. However, there are some lighter bites to be had, and chicken and grilled portobello sandwiches are two of them.
Features: Casual dress; beer only.
Directions: I-195, exit Cary St Rd, just w; in Ukrop's Center. 3500 1/2 W Cary St 23221
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-10:30 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $4-$7, Dinner: $4-$7
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
The Fox Head Inn
1840 Manakin Rd
Manakin VA 23103 Phone: (804) 784-5126
The hunt room atmosphere is intimate and romantic in this restored country farmhouse. What better then to savor superb French cuisine that showcases fresh Virginia products, often from the chef's garden? The menu changes seasonally, and the wine list is extensive.
Features: Smoking available. Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-64, exit 173, 1 mi s on SR 623, 1 mi w on US 250, then just s on SR 621. 1840 Manakin Rd 23103
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 5:30 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat-10 pm. Closed: 12/25; also Mon & Tues.
Price: Dinner: $58-$68
Credit Cards: MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: required.
La Grotta Ristorante
1218 E Cary St
Richmond VA 23219 Phone: (804) 644-2466
Fax: (804) 644-2468
The quaint restaurant has the feel of entering a cozy wine cellar. Start off with homemade bread with crushed olives and sun-dried tomatoes or fresh pesto. Caesar salad served tableside, roasted quail, excellent carpaccio and rich tiramisu are examples of the savory Italian cucina-style cuisine.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Jct 13th and E Cary sts; in Historic Shockoe Slip District. 1218 E Cary St 23219
Parking: street.
Hours: 11:30 am-2:30 & 5:30-10 pm, Fri-11 pm, Sat 5:30 pm-11 pm, Sun 5 pm-9 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $8-$14, Dinner: $15-$27
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Italian
Reservations: suggested.
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