26 Best Southern Restaurants in Richmond

LUNCH.SUPPER! Southern • $$
3023 W Marshall St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
House Buttermilk Biscuit with Sausage & Bacon Breakfast Gravy
Chicken & Waffles with Hash Browns
River City Smokehouse Sandwich
Cast Iron Local Fried Oysters
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fried Green Tomatoes
Farm Table Sampler

“This place has a great atmosphere and the staff is wonderful. We were just driving through Richmond and decided to stop here for a bite. My husband had the brisket sandwich which he said was fantastic. I had the trainwrek that was so large and outstanding I couldn’t finish it and have leftovers. The food is fresh and has exquisite flavor! If I’m ever in Richmond again I will be returning.“

4.6 Superb520 Reviews
The Roosevelt American • $$$
623 N 25th St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Jim White Pan-Seared Scallops with Sea Island Red Peas Cornmeal Mush Kohlrabi Cream \u0026 Confit Carrots
Jim White Pan-Seared Scallops with Sea Island Red Peas Cornmeal Mush Kohlrabi Cream & Confit Carrots
Cornbread with Maple Butter
Buttermilk Fried Oysters
Bissap Crusted Rockfish
Double Cheeseburger
Seven Hills Sirloin
Crispy Lamb Belly
Seared Rockfish
Burger and Fries

“Well researched food, solidly composed cocktails, and a warm interior make The Roosevelt one of the most talked about restaurants in RVA currently. Chef Leah is as much a researcher as she is a good chef. Being a long time food writer who has been on assignment in many kitchens, its no surprise to me that Leah has carved out a reputation for herself in Richmond recently. She sources a lot from local farmers, adheres often to seasonal common sense, and takes inspiration from her reading and research on Soul Food, Southern food, and Virginia food. I wouldn't classify prices at The Roosevelt as cheap but also wouldn't classify them as extravagant either. Marketed by many as a "neighborhood spot" I always see The Roosevelt as a great date night spot, particularly for those who might fancy themselves foodies. Congrats to Leah and The Roosevelt on their recent James Beard nod. In my opinion, well deserved.“

4.8 Superb409 Reviews
Lillie Pearl Southern • $$
305 Brook Rd, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken with Sides and Sauces
Smashville Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken and French Toast
Lobster and Crab Cake Sandwich
Baked Pimento Mac and Cheese
Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding
Peach Cobbler French Toast
Short Rib Egg Rolls Brunch
OBE ATA Braised Lamb Shank
Lobster Shrimp and Grits

“This place is one of the best restaurants in Richmond hands down!!!! #crispyporkbelly❤️“

4.5 Superb422 Reviews
Shagbark Southern • $$$
4901 Libbie Mill E Blvd, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Slow-Braised Seven Hills Boneless Short Rib
Shagbark's Fried Green Tomatoes
Cast Iron-Seared Duck Breast
Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding
Chicken Fried Oyster
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon Dinner
Bread Service
Small Plates
Crab Cake

“We come to Shagbark when we visit our kids here in Richmond. Everything is always delicious and the service is wonderful.“

4.5 Superb262 Reviews
The Savory Grain Family • $$
2043 W Broad St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf with Our House Loaf Sauce Choice of 2 Sides
Little River Blue Crab and Artichoke Dip
Side of Honey Garlic Brussel Sprouts
SG's Signature Shrimp & Grits
SG Signature Shrimp & Grits
Creme Brulee Bread Pudding
Shiitake Ferro Soup
Chicken and Waffles
The Savory Burger
Crab Cake Benny

“The bacon wrapped scallops are wonderful. The chicken pot pie was the best I have ever had. My compliments to the Chef �“

4.4 Superb443 Reviews
L'Opossum American
626 China St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Swashbuckling Bundt Pirate Awash in Hot Butter Rum Grilled Pineapple Ambrosia Cake
La Petite Mort Au Chocolat En Flambé Avec Une Compote De La Cerise Noir
Adorned with Cranberry Walnut & Herb Crusted Warm Chevre
Pan Roasted Chicken Basking in the Basqueness of A
Crab Cakes with Spinach and Fingerling Potatoes
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes All Crab All the Time
Lavender Infused Limoncello Creme Brulee
La Petite Mort Au Chocolat En Flambe
Soup of the Day Du Jour
Lobster Mac and Cheese

“All I can say is whoa what a sensory experience of flavors, plating design, service, music and art. We went for a wedding anniversary and birthday and I’m so glad we did. Also, our server Devon was awesome and my father-in-law had a great experience for his birthday.“

4.6 Superb920 Reviews
Southern Kitchen Southern • $$
9210 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fried Chicken Collard Greens and Mac and Cheese
Fried Catfish Collard Greens and Macaroni and Cheese
Complimentary Cornbread Muffin with Butter
Southern Fried Fish Platter
Chicken Liver and Onions
Southern Fried Shrimp
Country Fried Chicken
Cornbread Basket 4
Chicken N Waffles
Chicken Egg Rolls

“I LOVED my experience at Southern Kitchen! Great hospitality and food always wins. Everything tasted like my mama’s cooking but a notch or two better! Had the salmon bites to start, yum! Then had the catfish, collards, and mac and none of it disappointed. My son had the chicken and waffles and he left no crumbs. I also enjoyed a classic margarita and it was refreshing. Food and drinks came out quickly and our server was so kind and attentive, I regret not remembering his name. I will be back with more family and friends soon.“

4.3 Superb923 Reviews
Fall Line Kitchen & Bar American • $$
500 E Broad St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Wagyu Bistro Steak and Frites
Oysters on the Half Shell
Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
Seven Hills Cheeseburger
Roasted Organic Chicken
Fall Line Old Fashioned
Southern Fried Chicken
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Iron Skillet Cornbread
Lump Crab Hushpuppies

“A bit expensive but bussin burger and fries“

4.5 Superb1018 Reviews
Mama J's Kitchen Southern • $$
415 N 1st St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken and Mac and Cheese
Mama J's Famous Seafood Salad
Fried Chicken and Corn Muffin
Yams and Mac and Cheese
Smothered Pork Chops
Pork Chops and Gravy
Special Turkey Wings
Dark Fried Chicken
Pork Chop Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich

“I waited all week to get a meal from Mama J ! I was very disappointed, my order was wrong no corn muffin ,got cabbage when I order collar greens. Waitress wrote collardgreens on my order but someone didn't read and gave me cabbage. Also gave me a teaspoon of potato salad .I came from Chesterfield to be disappointed. A 40.00 meal 0“

4.2 Good773 Reviews
Julep's New Southern Cuisine Southern • $$$
420 E Grace St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart with Caramel and Cinnamon Ice Cream
Bananas Foster Served Table Side for Two
Jumbo Lump Chesapeake Bay Crabcake
Grilled Dry Aged New York Strip
Julep’S Shrimp and Grits
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Crab Cake with Grit Cake
Slow Roasted Pork Belly
Duck Breast with Beets
Pan Seared Crab Cakes

“Loved the duck and the fried green tomatoes. Great service, too!“

4.3 Superb374 Reviews
Smohk RVA BBQ Barbecue • $
3112 W Leigh St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Burnt Ends All My xxx Pork BBQ Collards Smoked Mac Baked Beans
4 Rib Platter with Mac and Cheese and Sweet Potatoes
Carolina on My Mind with a Side of Baked Beans
Ribeye Mac and Cheese and Cole Slaw
Mac and Cheese Pulled Pork Brisket
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Pulled Pork BBQ Bowl
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Macaroni and Cheese
Pulled Pork Regular

“Excellent stop for our lunch. Brisket was incredible. Creamy max & cheese was delicious. Will definitely stop again!“

4.7 Superb277 Reviews
Bar-Q (Bark) | BBQ Barbecue • $
2600 W Main St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Brisket with Collards
Smack \u0026 Beef Sandwich
1-2-3 Attack Burrito
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Brisket Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Christmas Beans
Chicken Wings
Hush Puppies
Candied Yams

“I'M A TRUE FOODIE, IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN GO. YES, ALL CAPITALS......“

4.5 Superb187 Reviews
Rueger's Restaurant Southern • $
901 Bank St, Richmond

“The Best Chef around great food and very good staff !“

3 Average31 Reviews
Daily Menu Restaurant Southern • $$
1800 E Main St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Catfish Shrimp & Grits
Salmon Cake Platter
Wings & Crab Fries
Wings and Fries
3 Chicken Tacos
Chicken Wings
Crispy Wings
Fish Tacos
Quesadilla
Sandwich

“Chill and laid back vibe, loved the environment, waitresses were nice, food was good as hell!“

4 Good136 Reviews
Helen’s Restaurant Family • $$
2527 W Main St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Black Stone Benedict with Curried Potatoes
Veggie Hash with Eggs Any Style
Sausage Gravy and Biscuit
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken Saltimbocca
Blueberry Pancakes
Shrimp and Grits
Corned Beef Hash
Chicken Biscuit

“Definitely 5 stars! Me and my daughter went for brunch, a pitcher of Mimosas and the best breakfast I've ever had. My daughter ordered the biscuits and gravy. They were so good, almost like a she-crab bisque flavor gravy-absolutely wonderful. I ordered the chicken biscuit, was also wonderful, the hot honey with the fresh homemade Bisquit was so flavorful. No wait to be seated, the waitstaff was very friendly. Definitely recommend and definitely will go back!“

4.4 Superb367 Reviews
Toast, New American Gastropub at The Village Gastropubs • $$
7007 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Sweet Potato Tater Tots GF
Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Shrimp & Crab Nachos GF
Fresh Homemade Doughnut
Bacon Brussel Sprouts
The Cuban Reuben GFO
Samma & Crab Nachos
Truffle Burger GFO
Crabcake Benedict

“Good beer and food. Love the smoked cocktails.“

4.5 Superb342 Reviews
Croaker's Spot Seafood • $$
1020 Hull St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Sauteed Scallops and Shrimp over a Bed of Rice with Cabbage and Cornbread
Croaker's Crab Cake Sandwich
Croaker's Spot Seafood Bowl
Eggleston's Fried Fish Boat
Croaker's Fried Wing Dings
Famous Fish and Shrimp Fry
Mac and Cheese Cornbread
Fried Chicken Wing Meal
Fried Seafood Platter
The Ultimate Feast

“Went here for date night and let me say ba-bee!!!! The food here is EVERYTHING!!! The vibe is amazing !!!! The drinks are BANGING!!! The music is ON POINT!!! It’s more of a mature vibe and the staff is AWESOME!!!! I love it here!!! I recommend to dine here, you won’t be disappointed!!!!“

4.3 Superb584 Reviews
McCormack's Big Whisky Grill Barbecue • $$
1420 N Parham Rd, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Whisky Burger Bleu Cheese Bacon \u0026 Mac Sauce
Mac's Special Tasting His Bourbon and Reservoir
Cast Iron Ribeye Steak Sauteed Mushrooms
House Smoked NC-Style Pulled Pork BBQ
Meatloaf Sandwich
Smoked Pork Ribs
Brussels Sprouts
Cuban Sandwich
Mac and Cheese
Chicken Wings

“Knowledgable staff, amazing food and atmosphere!“

4.4 Superb272 Reviews
Jadean's Smokin' Six O BBQ Barbecue • $
1126 Westbriar Dr, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Large Brisket Sandwich on Texas Toast
Pork BBQ Sandwich Bourbon Neans
Hush Puppies and Onion Rings
Battered Dipped Onion Rings
1 lb Pulled Pork Sandwich
Frisky Brisket Texas Toast
Cherry Wood Smoked Chicken
French Fries w Smoked BBQ
Double Cheeseburger
Pulled Smoked Pork

“The food was really good and service was good even though there was only 1 working and the cook. Will definitely eat there again if back up in that area.“

4.5 Superb184 Reviews
Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition Brewery • $
3110 W Leigh St, Richmond

“Amazing place. Parking is a task, so is everything downtown. Totally recommend“

4.5 Superb143 Reviews
Westham Tavern Southern • $$
100 S 12th St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Slider Trio

“Great happy hour food and drink prices. It got crowded and loud around 9pm but we ate early and it was busy but we still got fast drinks and were able to play pool as long as we wanted (2 games). Pool and shuffle board are free btw. Very casual but fun atmosphere. Highly recommend for work gatherings or date night.“

3.5 Good60 Reviews
Jackie's Restaurant Southern Style Cooking Soul Food • $$
1241 N Laburnum Ave, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Wingettes \u0026 Mac \u0026 Cheese
Smothered Jumbo Chicken Wings
Pork Chop Sandwich and Fries
Catfish \u0026 Jumbo Wings
Wingettes & Mac & Cheese
3 Wingettes \u0026 Fries
Macaroni \u0026 Cheese
Smothered Pork Chops
Macaroni and Cheese
Henrico Candy Apple

“The food and service was phenomenal!! Crystal J was an awesome hostess!! Smothered pork chops, cabbage and candied yams.“

4.2 Good404 Reviews
Sugar's Crab Shack Seafood • $$
2224 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Crab Cake Platter
Fish and Shrimp
Buttered Toast
Oyster Platter
Popcorn Shrimp
Fried Whiting
Fried Oysters
Bread Pudding
Potato Salad
Deviled Crab

“The new prices are SHOCKING! The food for the most part is consistently great tasting. Mine was a little too salty the last time, but still really good. I usually get Just Fish which had been $12.35, the new price is $19.99, with tax $20.99!!! A $7.64 price increase for whiting is a DIABOLICAL increase for a carryout spot! Unfortunately Sugars is officially out of carryout, wait outside in the weather range for me. I wish the owners and staff a propserous safe 2026.“

4.2 Good290 Reviews
Harold's Kitchen Soul Food • $
806 E 22nd St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

2 Pancakes with Corn Beef Hash
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken and Waffles
Macaroni & Cheese
Golden Cornbread
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Chicken
Candied Yams
Salmon Cake
Turkey Wings

“harolds kitchen 😋 is absolutely wonderful, great food and they are always friendly gotta love them ❤“

4.3 Superb140 Reviews
Big Herm's Kitchen American • $
207 West Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Burger and Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Stuffed Quesadilla
Catfish with Mac N Chesse
Blackened Chicken Salad
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Peach Bread Pudding
Chicken Quesadilla

“Tasty food. Big portions. Fast delivery.“

4.2 Good154 Reviews
Outré Southern Fusion Takeout •
4711 W Broad St, Richmond

Customers` Favorites

Pimento Cheese

“Amazing food! The jalapeño poppers are amazing. Chicken sandwich with pimento next level! The pimento and pickles and all the glazes and jams are house made. Kids meals are a great price and good portions!

Kid-friendliness: Great value!“

5 Superb6 Reviews