12 Best American Restaurants near Richmond

“I hadn't been here in a few years. I remember the last time the food was just so so, it might have been a different management at that point. So I was pleasantly surprised with the food. I had the Philly cheese steak and it was absolutely delicious.“

“Great down home cooking on the menu, daily specials, great real friendly waitstaff always decorated for whatever Holiday is up next. Irish Benedict eggs, fresh blueberry pancakes the size of your dinner plate..Teal Greek omelette. Now open later on Sundays too and you can order breakfast all day!“

“Stopped in with my fiancée for lunch. Beer selection was good and well priced. I am a big burger guy and generally judge pubs and taverns based on their bacon burger and this place didn't disappoint. Food was great, beer was cold, price was right, and service was pleasant. What more can you ask for.“

“I have been dining at Wood River Golf for over 10 years maybe even closer to 20 they have had their ups and downs especially during "C". Dinner this past Saturday night was fabulous. Their chicken parmesan is still the best around. I can say with confidence I have never had a bad meal there. Prime rib Saturday was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend! I know everyone has been struggling to find good help but thank the Lord they have a strong family support system and a wonderful bartender who has always been loyal.“

“We ordered breakfast from 401 this morning. 2 bacon egg and cheese and an everything bagel grilled with chive cream cheese. Absolutely recommend, it came hot, full of flavor and spice. The hash browns were good size and also delicious. We love supporting local businesses and will 100% return ! A+ .“

“Food was very fresh and delicious, HIGHLY recommend the breakfast potatoes! We were impressed our first time here, service was fast and friendly. Look forward to a return visit!Vegetarian options: Standard veg fare offered here.Dietary restrictions: Good gluten-free bread offered.Parking: Large, free parking lot.“

“There was not a very long wait. After we were seated, the waitress Melissa was very professional and attentive. We ordered the Asian wings which were awesome! Pizza came quickly after. Food was awesome. I've been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Service is great and the staff are very friendly but professional. The menu is very diverse. Highly recommended!“

“Was in the mood for steak and thought this would be the spot I mean it looked like a place that would serve up a Fat Cut of Beef was mistaken so my Bad but stayed and it was I guess aight food was whatever but the alcohol did its job. It was definitely very cool to see that they had corn hole and when it got dark the live music picked up and volume went up so we made it to The bar for a few shots which was really nice.“

“Homestead has been a family favorite since Matt first opened the place! Hearing that they had a new owner we decided to visit and see what has changed. We weren't disappointed; they've kept all the old favorites and had an interesting list of specials. Knowing there was a new chef I thought I'd try items off the Specials menu. The Calamari Olio was delicious !! There was a great ratio of tomatoes, olives and peppers to the calamari. The rings themselves were cooked to perfection; I'd definitely order it again! Corn chowder and clam chowder were great as always. My husband went for the fried scallops served with fries and slaw. It was just as good as always. I tried the chicken piccata with potato and veggie. It was scrumptious!! I dare so it was so flavorful that I don't think it even needed the breading on the chicken. The servers, as always, are super friendly, efficient and add to the dining experience. The kitchen was a bit backed up but it's an all new back house staff and I have no doubt they will have it together in short order. Don't let reviews about the place being a local hangout serving 'comfort food' dissuade you from making the drive. The homey atmosphere, the front staff service and the food itself make it worth the drive! We will definitely continue to keep The Homestead in our list of places to dine!“

“Our dinner last night at the historic General Stanton Inn was absolutely wonderful! We sat in the classic and very charming New England style tavern area over by the beautiful stone fireplace! The staff and the owner are super friendly and welcoming! We were a party of 4 and everyone loved their meal! Two of us ordered the Braised Short Ribs served with mashed potatoes and broccolini. They were fantastic- right up there as the best short ribs I have ever had! This is one of my favorite dishes so I have ordered them at a lot of different restaurants! The two other people we were with ordered the Bolognese and the Stanton Sirloin . Both said their meals were delicious!For dessert, two of us ordered the Chocolate Chip Skillet dessert which was SO GOOD and two people had the Salted Caramel Gelato! As an added bonus before we left, Kevin, the restaurant manager, kindly gave us a tour of the other historic dining rooms on site and a little bit of history on each room and some of the visitors that stayed and dined here, from George Washington to Al Capone.I highly recommend this place! I think the friendly staff, delicious food, and great overall vibe make it a must-visit spot if you have not yet been to the General Stanton Inn!“

“Slightly higher prices than other breakfast places but you get what you pay for here. Great food, no matter what you like for breakfast, nicely presented with a touch of class like cloth napkins, attentive service and well separated seating.“

“I've been here before as well, but this time we visited for my mom's birthday. Brought our two young kids (6&8). All of the food was amazing! We got the nachos for an appetizer, soup, salad, cod, eggplant parm, and the kids got a burger. I think they may have the best nachos I've ever had before. And I love my nachos ? Will definitely be going again when we're in town.“