Sean’s guidebook
Food scene
This is my go to bar. It's walking distance from the apartment and has a Cheers feel, where everybody knows everybody! The food is great, the drinks are strong, and the prices are right.
15 locals recommend
Bamboo Cafe
1 S Mulberry StThis is my go to bar. It's walking distance from the apartment and has a Cheers feel, where everybody knows everybody! The food is great, the drinks are strong, and the prices are right.
If you are looking for a BURGER, this place is great! It's all organic beef from local grass fed cows and you can taste the difference. It's located at the bottom of Carytown, so only a short walk from the apartment and it puts you near everything Carytown has to offer.
10 locals recommend
Citizen Burger Bar
2907 W Cary StIf you are looking for a BURGER, this place is great! It's all organic beef from local grass fed cows and you can taste the difference. It's located at the bottom of Carytown, so only a short walk from the apartment and it puts you near everything Carytown has to offer.
SEAFOOD! The boathouse offers great seafood and drinks but does come at a cost, it's a bit on the pricier side. The view is epic though!! From their restaurant you can see the river flow from in front of the restaurant, into the city skyline. It's beautiful!
69 locals recommend
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E Old Main StSEAFOOD! The boathouse offers great seafood and drinks but does come at a cost, it's a bit on the pricier side. The view is epic though!! From their restaurant you can see the river flow from in front of the restaurant, into the city skyline. It's beautiful!
This is as close to true Italian as you can get in Richmond. Located on the VCU campus, it's a bit pricier but worth it. Delicious seafood, pasta, and pretty much any Italian dish you can think of is here!
72 locals recommend
Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StThis is as close to true Italian as you can get in Richmond. Located on the VCU campus, it's a bit pricier but worth it. Delicious seafood, pasta, and pretty much any Italian dish you can think of is here!
An amazing Greek restaurant that is a Richmond staple. Now at it's third location, you'll likely need a reservation as it's always full! The pikalia is my favorite dish, it means "A taste of everything".
95 locals recommend
Stella's
1012 Lafayette StAn amazing Greek restaurant that is a Richmond staple. Now at it's third location, you'll likely need a reservation as it's always full! The pikalia is my favorite dish, it means "A taste of everything".
One of my all time favorites, this place is a hands down winner in my book! The Florentine pizza with a side of red sauce...amazing! Huge menu, everything is great!
51 locals recommend
Tarrant's Cafe
1 W Broad StOne of my all time favorites, this place is a hands down winner in my book! The Florentine pizza with a side of red sauce...amazing! Huge menu, everything is great!
Max's On Broad
305 Brook RdFRENCH!! The best French food in Richmond and it's walkable from the apartment! The escargot is delicous as well as the moules frites! Brunch is also fantastic here! This place is a bit on the pricier side.
77 locals recommend
Can Can Brasserie
3120 W Cary StFRENCH!! The best French food in Richmond and it's walkable from the apartment! The escargot is delicous as well as the moules frites! Brunch is also fantastic here! This place is a bit on the pricier side.
The micro-brew that was here before micro-brews were a thing. They have the best view from their patio/deck of the city skyline over the river.
82 locals recommend
Legend Brewing Co
321 W 7th StThe micro-brew that was here before micro-brews were a thing. They have the best view from their patio/deck of the city skyline over the river.
Shopping
A great local shop to find unique gifts! If I ever have to shop for someone and don't know what to get them, this is where I go!
32 locals recommend
Mongrel
2924 W Cary StA great local shop to find unique gifts! If I ever have to shop for someone and don't know what to get them, this is where I go!
This is a close corner shop to pick up last minute things from food, to toiletries, drinks, etc. If I'm half way through dinner and I'm missing an ingredient, I go here.
Capitol Market Cafe
2601 West Main StreetThis is a close corner shop to pick up last minute things from food, to toiletries, drinks, etc. If I'm half way through dinner and I'm missing an ingredient, I go here.
Coffee
Looking for a familiar cup of coffee? You can walk to Starbucks, just less than a mile down Robinson from the apartment.
69 locals recommend
Starbucks
400 N Robinson StLooking for a familiar cup of coffee? You can walk to Starbucks, just less than a mile down Robinson from the apartment.
My favorite local coffee shop! You can walk over the walking bridge (walk out of the apartment to Grayland Ave, take a right, and you'll see the walking bridge ahead) and end up right at lamp lighter. Their breakfast sandwiches and coffee are both outstanding!
77 locals recommend
Lamplighter Coffee Roasters Addison St. Cafe
116 S Addison StMy favorite local coffee shop! You can walk over the walking bridge (walk out of the apartment to Grayland Ave, take a right, and you'll see the walking bridge ahead) and end up right at lamp lighter. Their breakfast sandwiches and coffee are both outstanding!
Sugar & Twine
2928 W Cary StA local bakery and coffee shop in Carytown. It's delicious!