Like a Southern belle with neck tattoos and blue hair, Richmond, Virginia combines historic charm with a healthy dose of grit—and its food scene is no different. Don’t be surprised to find trailer park classics on fine dining menus or unassuming suburban spots serving stellar fare. The city is all about the element of surprise, and that’s never more apparent than when you’re dining at the best restaurants in Richmond and tackling the very best things to do while in town (spoiler alert: a lot of them involve eating). From buzzworthy new places to beloved local joints that will never go out of style, these eateries will revamp the way you actually think about food.
