Guidebook for Richmond

Lindsay + Zach
Lindsay + Zach
Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

The Mill serves locally sourced comfort food while accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions. They love little ones and have a mini library of coloring books and crayons to help entertain them! Lindsay’s Fave: the Kale Apple Salad with Grilled Chicken and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Zach’s Fave: Wednesday Wing Night (their house honey habanero sauce is incredible!) and anything they’re serving on tap.
18 locals recommend
The Mill on MacArthur
4023 MacArthur Ave
18 locals recommend
The Mill serves locally sourced comfort food while accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions. They love little ones and have a mini library of coloring books and crayons to help entertain them! Lindsay’s Fave: the Kale Apple Salad with Grilled Chicken and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Zach’s Fave: Wednesday Wing Night (their house honey habanero sauce is incredible!) and anything they’re serving on tap.
For a nicer night out, make a reservation at Demi’s. We recommend the Mediterranean Manhattan, the red pepper & feta hummus, the lamb and the fish!
11 locals recommend
Demi's
4017 MacArthur Ave
11 locals recommend
For a nicer night out, make a reservation at Demi’s. We recommend the Mediterranean Manhattan, the red pepper & feta hummus, the lamb and the fish!
Grab a quick lunch at Mi Jalisco and enjoy bottomless chips and salsa with your margarita.
6 locals recommend
Mi Jalisco Family Mexican Restaurant
4019 MacArthur Ave
6 locals recommend
Grab a quick lunch at Mi Jalisco and enjoy bottomless chips and salsa with your margarita.
Grab a cup of local coffee or kombucha on tap from Stir Crazy Cafe and enjoy a bagel sandwich along with it.
27 locals recommend
Stir Crazy Cafe RVA
4015 MacArthur Ave
27 locals recommend
Grab a cup of local coffee or kombucha on tap from Stir Crazy Cafe and enjoy a bagel sandwich along with it.
If biscuits are your thing, pick up the special of the day at Early Bird Biscuit. Choose from sweet (like the blueberry maple) or savory (like the bacon and pepperjack).
34 locals recommend
Early Bird Biscuit Co.
119 N Robinson St
34 locals recommend
If biscuits are your thing, pick up the special of the day at Early Bird Biscuit. Choose from sweet (like the blueberry maple) or savory (like the bacon and pepperjack).
Enoteca Sogna, which means dream wine bar, gets restocked with new Italian favorites straight from Tuscany each April. Sip on some Chianti Classico Riserva while enjoying authentic Northern Italian pasta dishes.
10 locals recommend
Enoteca Sogno
1223 Bellevue Ave
10 locals recommend
Enoteca Sogna, which means dream wine bar, gets restocked with new Italian favorites straight from Tuscany each April. Sip on some Chianti Classico Riserva while enjoying authentic Northern Italian pasta dishes.
We’ve met Stella herself and can personally vouch for her tiramisu! We recommend the Moussaka. Be sure to check out the market just across the street and the grocery store in Scott’s Addition for take-home favorites, olive oil, wine, and other goodies!
95 locals recommend
Stella's
1012 Lafayette St
95 locals recommend
We’ve met Stella herself and can personally vouch for her tiramisu! We recommend the Moussaka. Be sure to check out the market just across the street and the grocery store in Scott’s Addition for take-home favorites, olive oil, wine, and other goodies!
A MUST for any celebration! A mouth-watering farm-to-table menu that changes seasonally. We have something different every time and LOVE it. Creative cocktails and an impressive wine list!
8 locals recommend
Shagbark
4901 Libbie Mill E Blvd
8 locals recommend
A MUST for any celebration! A mouth-watering farm-to-table menu that changes seasonally. We have something different every time and LOVE it. Creative cocktails and an impressive wine list!
A former food truck now in its permanent residence, we can’t get enough of the house-made chorizo tacos!
53 locals recommend
En Su Boca
1001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
53 locals recommend
A former food truck now in its permanent residence, we can’t get enough of the house-made chorizo tacos!
The name means Heavenly Ice Cream, and they’re not lying! We’re classic lovers around here so we mix Oreo and Mint Chip, but be sure to check out fan faves like Just Ask and Salted Caramel.
38 locals recommend
Gelati Celesti Ice Cream
1400 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
38 locals recommend
The name means Heavenly Ice Cream, and they’re not lying! We’re classic lovers around here so we mix Oreo and Mint Chip, but be sure to check out fan faves like Just Ask and Salted Caramel.

Shopping

While you’re on MacArthur, be sure to pick up a bottle of Virginia red from Once Upon A Vine. We love King Family’s Meritage. They also sell beer, cider, and cigars!
10 locals recommend
Once Upon A Vine
4009 MacArthur Ave
10 locals recommend
While you’re on MacArthur, be sure to pick up a bottle of Virginia red from Once Upon A Vine. We love King Family’s Meritage. They also sell beer, cider, and cigars!
Little House Green Grocery is our go-to for local organic produce and the cutest little finds. Pick out fresh fruit and veggies in season, and go ahead and try the spicy honey and sweet tea caramels.
11 locals recommend
Little House Green Grocery
1227 Bellevue Ave
11 locals recommend
Little House Green Grocery is our go-to for local organic produce and the cutest little finds. Pick out fresh fruit and veggies in season, and go ahead and try the spicy honey and sweet tea caramels.
One of our favorite ways to start a Saturday! Try local sausages, pick up a growler of kombucha or a bouquet of flowers, and definitely wait in line for Yoder’s Doughnuts!
33 locals recommend
South of the James Market
4021 Forest Hill Avenue
33 locals recommend
One of our favorite ways to start a Saturday! Try local sausages, pick up a growler of kombucha or a bouquet of flowers, and definitely wait in line for Yoder’s Doughnuts!
The biggest mall in Richmond, and worth the drive for stores like Anthropologie, Madewell, Pottery Barn, and Kate Spade.
76 locals recommend
Short Pump Town Center
11800 West Broad Street
76 locals recommend
The biggest mall in Richmond, and worth the drive for stores like Anthropologie, Madewell, Pottery Barn, and Kate Spade.

Essentials

Forgot something? CVS is on the corner of Bellevue and Brook.
35 locals recommend
CVS
2400 E Main St
35 locals recommend
Forgot something? CVS is on the corner of Bellevue and Brook.
37 locals recommend
Target
5401 W Broad St
37 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Northside Grill is a favorite local sports bar serving delicious apps, burgers, and brews.
14 locals recommend
Northside Grille
1217 Bellevue Ave
14 locals recommend
Northside Grill is a favorite local sports bar serving delicious apps, burgers, and brews.
We LOVE the Quirk rooftop bar for stunning views of Richmond and incredible creative cocktails. Try one with RVA's own moonshine: Belle Isle Shine!
62 locals recommend
Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad St
62 locals recommend
We LOVE the Quirk rooftop bar for stunning views of Richmond and incredible creative cocktails. Try one with RVA's own moonshine: Belle Isle Shine!
51 locals recommend
The Circuit Arcade Bar
3121 W Leigh St
51 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Need to unwind? True North Yoga Studio offers a free class to the community each week. Book a massage with one of their licensed therapists!
True North Yoga and Wellness
4025 MacArthur Ave
Need to unwind? True North Yoga Studio offers a free class to the community each week. Book a massage with one of their licensed therapists!
83 locals recommend
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
83 locals recommend
Bowling and booze, need we say more?!
33 locals recommend
River City Roll
939 Myers St
33 locals recommend
Bowling and booze, need we say more?!

Parks & Nature

A walk by the river is one of our favorite activities. Visit the Tyler Potterfield Bridge by the Tredegar Iron Works, or cross the river to Belle Isle for some lounging on the dry rocks. Kayaks and canoes can be rented seasonally across from the Iron Works.
276 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle Isle
276 locals recommend
A walk by the river is one of our favorite activities. Visit the Tyler Potterfield Bridge by the Tredegar Iron Works, or cross the river to Belle Isle for some lounging on the dry rocks. Kayaks and canoes can be rented seasonally across from the Iron Works.
A favorite for the whole family. Pack a picnic and enjoy a walk through the Japanese Garden, the Italian Garden, and the Arboretum. Be sure to visit the farm to feed the goats or book a house tour for an inside peek at the manor house.
259 locals recommend
Maymont
1700 Hampton St
259 locals recommend
A favorite for the whole family. Pack a picnic and enjoy a walk through the Japanese Garden, the Italian Garden, and the Arboretum. Be sure to visit the farm to feed the goats or book a house tour for an inside peek at the manor house.
Enjoy a stroll through the incredible gardens and ponds. Be sure to stop by the live butterfly exhibit, open April-October. Little ones love the interactive children’s garden and the splash pad!
171 locals recommend
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave
171 locals recommend
Enjoy a stroll through the incredible gardens and ponds. Be sure to stop by the live butterfly exhibit, open April-October. Little ones love the interactive children’s garden and the splash pad!

Arts & Culture

We love a good picnic at VMFA, any of the rotating displays, and the Friday night happy hours with $15 bottles of local wine.
494 locals recommend
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
494 locals recommend
We love a good picnic at VMFA, any of the rotating displays, and the Friday night happy hours with $15 bottles of local wine.