19 Best Southern Restaurants in Richmond

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

“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.“

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

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

“My husband, family, and I dined here on Saturday evening after traveling from the DC/Maryland area, and I must say—everything was perfect. From the warm welcome at the front desk to our amazing server, EJ, the experience was top-tier. EJ was friendly, personable, and very knowledgeable with great food recommendations. The manager was also extremely hands-on and attentive. And let me add—the bathroom was clean (a big pet peeve of mine), so that was a definite plus!

Our food was delicious from start to finish—starters, entrées, and drinks.

Starters:
• Fried okra – delicious
• Greens and chicken egg rolls – delicious

Husband:
• Turkey wings with gravy & onions, mac and cheese, fries, and cabbage – excellent
• He wasn’t a fan of the cabbage, but it was quickly swapped for sweet potatoes, which were also excellent

Me:
• Fried fish (3), rice with gravy, and greens – excellent
• I wasn’t a fan of the greens

Family:
1. Salmon cakes, mac and cheese, and sweet potatoes – excellent
2. Turkey wings with gravy & onions, rice with gravy, and greens – delicious (not a fan of the rice with gravy)

Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to return. Kudos to the manager and the entire staff for such a wonderful experience!“

“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“

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

“My friends and I had a fantastic time indulging in multiple rounds of Lemon Drop Martinis, along with delicious appetizers like cornbread and wings, followed by a delightful dinner. Our server was exceptional, making the evening even more special as we celebrated my friend's birthday. To our surprise, they treated my friend to a complimentary glass of Prosecco adorned with a birthday candle. We couldn't resist sharing our entrees, which included smoked brisket meatballs, pan-roasted shrimp, and fried catfish, all of which were incredibly tasty. The portions were generous enough for sharing, and the fried catfish was simply the best we've ever tasted, prompting us to order some to take home. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a cozy evening with friends or family!“

“Our server, Susan W, was simply out-of-this-world amazing! Her knowledge of the menu, her perfect service and friendliness were at least 10 out of 10. First time there, went with a friend who knew the place, and it did not disappoint. From the comfortable vibe to creative, perfectly-created and presented dishes, L'Opossum was an experience to remember. Yes, the prices may seem a bit high if you are only looking at the 2-dimensional menu online, but not one millisecond of regret in choosing this gem in Richmond. It has a fourth dimension that cannot be described. You will love it, trust me!“

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

“I stayed here for a week with work and I found the Bar Restaurant to be perfectly fine. Staff very pleasant and professional. I had either the Caesar Salad with Chicken or Byrd Park Burger with Fries and no complaints. IPA beers also nice. It lacks atmosphere but that's understandable. I was quite happy in my own company after long day at work watching the Basketball on big screen.“

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

“We had a great dinner! The staff was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious! Our waiter Joseph went out of his way to make sure the evening was perfect! Thanks again! We will be back soon!“

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

“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.“

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

“WOW WOW WOW. I have stumbled upon the BEST barbecue I have ever had. I enjoyed the ribs, pulled pork, Christmas beans, and smash & cheese (5 cheese) macaroni and cheese. Princess enjoyed the brisket. The meats were smoked to perfection. The sides were out of this world. The relish and sauces were superb. For my birthday they gave me a cupcake and hot off the smoker pork belly. The atmosphere was casual and relaxing. Soul music was playing as me enjoyed my birthday lunch. The staff was outstanding ... so friendly. I felt like I was eating with family. This is now my go to place for barbecue. Give it a try ... you will not be disappointed.“

“Decided to treat myself to a Mom break, had a book, a great drink, and a delicious, FRESH and all home made meal. Music was great and the whole atmosphere was just perfect and relaxing. I had the most amazing oysters, and all of the food was AMAZING! Chicken Caesar Salad 🥗 was incredible! Kudos to the Chef(s) and staff!! 🤩🤩🤩 Jamela was my server, and she was not only ridiculously kind and welcoming, but completely knowledgeable about the entire menu, about all the locations, what to recommend and all of the different delicious sauces! She is an absolute gem 💎 . Thank you so much for seeing a tired Mom, and providing a level of GENUINE Service and kindness that I haven’t seen in quite a while. Bless you all! Thank you Croaker Spot! -Karma“

“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!“