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62 new Richmond area restaurants that opened this year
Ugly Dumpling
Ugly Dumpling is now open at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, #840. Read the story.
The Fishin' Pig
The Fishin’ Pig, a popular Farmville barbecue and fried seafood spot, has opened its first Richmond outpost at 4028 Cox Road, Suite J in Glen Allen. Read the story.
Ripple Ray’s
Ripple Ray’s is a Grateful Dead-themed bar that has opened in Carytown at 3123 W. Cary St. Read the story.
Torch Kitchen + Bar
Torch Kitchen + Bar is now open in Midlothian serving Louisiana fare with a twist at 2077 Walmart Way. Read the story.
Shawarma Inc
Shawarma Inc is now open in former Lebanese Bakery spot, serving shawarma sandwiches, falafel and fatayer, which is a savory meat pie, among other dishes. 6215 W. Broad St. Read the story.
Cava Glen Allen
Cava has opened a location in Glen Allen at 9964 Brook Road. Read the story.
Roots Natural Ktichen
Roots Natural Kitchen opened its third Richmond-area location in January in Midlothian. Read the story.
Whisk at the Library of Virginia
French pastry shop Whisk to open a café in the Library of Virginia on Jan. 6. The new cafe will replace the Can Can Cafe that was in the same location. Read the story.
Chipotle
A new Chipotle Mexican Grill is now open in Midlothian at 13651 Lake Eloise Loop. Read the story.
Shirley's
Shirley's is a new fine dining restaurant at the Hotel Petersburg in Petersburg. Read the story.
Brazen
Brazen, which focuses on braised dishes, opened at 2028 W. Cary St. Read the story.
Sweetgreen
The first Sweetgreen for the Richmond area has opened in Carytown at 3502 W. Cary St. Read the story.
TBT El Gallo
TBT El Gallo is a Vaquero-inspired Mexican restaurant and bar that opened in the former Kreggers at Hand space at 2614 W. Cary St. Read the story.
Scott's Shawarma Jackson Ward
Scott's Shawarma has opened a second Richmond location in Jackson Ward at 404 N. 2nd St. Read the story.
Rice Field
New Vietnamese restaurant Rice Field is now open in North Chesterfield at 9031 W. Broad St., from the owners of Pho Thien Phat. Read the story.
Chez Nous
Chez Nous, a wine bar and shop, is now open at 6 W. Cary St. in downtown Richmond. Read the story.
Petit Four
Petit Four, a bakery from Jardin restaurant owner Donnie Glass, is now open at 1 N. Lombardy St. Read the story.
7 Brew
7 Brew drive-thru has opened a second location in Midlothian at 11601 Midlothian Tpke. Read the story.
The Smoothie Spot
The Smoothie Spot is headed to Gayton Crossing at 9782 Gayton Road. Read the story.
Julio’s Bagels
Julio’s Bagels, from Pizza Bones owners Ashley Patino, is now open on Brookland Park Boulevard, selling naturally leavened bagels. Read the story.
Cirrus Vodka tasting room
The Cirrus Vodka tasting room is now open in Scott’s Addition in the Ballast complex at 1320 Summit Ave. Read the story.
Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe.
Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe is now open in the space formerly occupied by 8 ½ Church Hill, (2709 E. Marshall St.). Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe sells 8- and 16-inch sandwiches that are packed to the brim with good stuff. Read the story.
Brick House Diner
Brick House Diner has opened its new location at 100 Schofield Dr. in Westchester Commons. Read the story.
Nate's Bagels
Nate's Bagels has opened its eagerly anticipated second location in Scott's Addition at 1219 Highpoint Ave. Read the story
Polpetti
Polpetti Italian deli opened its second location near VCU's Monroe Park campus at 515 N. Harrison St.
Slack Tide Fish Co.
Slack Tide Fish Co., a seafood-focused restaurant helmed by chef Caleb Shriver, is now open at the Ballast complex at 1320 Summit Ave. Read the story.
Emmy Squared Pizza
Emmy Squared Pizza, known for its crispy-bottomed Detroit-style pizza, is now open at 2225 Old Brick Road in Glen Allen. Read the story.
Solaire
Solaire Rooftop is now open on the 20th floor of Shamin Hotels’ Hampton Inn Suites in downtown Richmond. Read the story.
Keffiyeh Cafe
Keffiyeh Cafe opened in North Chesterfield, selling several trending drinks and desserts at 316 N. Arch Road. Read the story.
The Beet Box
The Beet Box opened a second location in Church Hill at 2400 Jefferson Ave. Read the story.
Nouveau Provisions
Nouveau Provisions, a café and wine lounge, opened in Carytown at 3423 W. Cary St. Read the story.
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls has opened a second Richmond area location at 11761 A W. Broad St. in Short Pump. Read the story.
Outpost Pizza Co.
Outpost Pizza Co. has opened in Westchester Commons at 15785 WC Main St. in Midlothian). Read the story.
Daisy's at Tredegar
Daisy’s at Tredegar, a new breakfast, lunch and brunch spot, is now open at 470 Tredegar St. It is located near the American Civil War Museum, across the street from Brown’s Island and near the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront. Read the story.Â
Turning Point
Turning Point, a brunch-friendly restaurant well-known in New Jersey, is now open at 5320 Wyndham Forest Drive in Glen Allen. Read the story.
Pizza Square and Italian Market
Pizza Square and Italian Market, from the owners of Casa Italiana, is now open at 8801 Three Chopt Road, Ste. A, Henrico. Read the story.
Smokestack Pizza
Smokestack Pizza is now open at the Padel Plant. Read the story.
Richmond Shawarma and Falafel
Richmond Shawarma and Falafel (2 N. 6th St.) opened in June in the Wishbone spot. Read the story.
Commonwealth Cafe
The Commonwealth Cafe at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture has teamed up with Stella's Grocery and is now serving salads, sandwiches, entrees and pastries. Read the story.
Viet Holic Vietnamese Cuisine and Cafe
Viet Holic Vietnamese Cuisine and Cafe has opened at 8700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield.
The Smoky Mug
The Smoky Mug has moved into a larger location in Brookland Park at 2930 North Ave. Read the story.
The Purrfect Bean
The Purrfect Bean cat cafe is set to open in April in The Fan at 214 N. Lombardy St. Read the story.
Nash & Smashed
Nash & Smashed, a smash burger and fried chicken chain restaurant, has opened in Glen Allen at 10174 W. Broad St. Read the story.
Remedy Burger
Remedy Burger has opened in The Veil’s Scott’s Addition taproom (1509B Belleville St.), taking over the space formerly occupied by Nokoribi. Read the story.
Janet's Café & Bakery
Janet's is serving sourdough bread, croissants, chocolate chip cookies and lunch items at 4701 Forest Hill Ave., C6. Read the story.
Coalescence Coffee Company
Coalescence Coffee Company opened in downtown Richmond in the beginning of August. Read the story.
Bolo's Eatery
Bolo's Eatery is serving fried chicken, oysters, craft beer and a new rooftop restaurant in Manchester. Read the story.Â
Morty's Market and Deli
Morty’s Market and Deli is now open, serving sandwiches and homemade focaccia, on Richmond's North Side. Read the story.
The Local at Forest & Ridge
New restaurant The Local already feels like a Richmond regular in the former Kuba Kuba Dos spot. Read the story.
Shake Shack Short Pump
A new Shake Shack has opened in Short Pump at 12170 W. Broad St. Read the story.
The Granite Grill
The Granite Grill, featuring updated classic American fare from the owners of Tazza Kitchen, has opened at 3088 Stony Point Road. Read the story.
Auntie Ning’s Filipino Food
Auntie Ning’s Filipino Food is now open at 15 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Read the story.
Thai Boat
Thai Boat, a new Thai soup spot from the owner of My Noodle Bar, has opened in the Fan. Read the story.Â
Grace
Grace restaurant has opened at 6919 Patterson Ave. in the former Odyssey spot. Read the story.
Pizzeria Mungo
Pizzeria Mungo, a new takeout pizza and pizza-by-the-slice shop, has opened on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Read the story.Â
Akoya Kitchen
Akoya Kitchen has opened near the VCU Monroe Park campus in the former Kokonut Grill spot. Read the story.
Taco Vegana
Taco Vegana brings vegan tacos to Church Hill North. Read the story.
Bar Buoy
Brittanny Anderson has opened Bar Buoy, a seafood spot inspired by her roots in the Northern Neck, in the former Brenner Pass space. Read the story.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
A new Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has opened at 15700 Hull Street Road in Chesterfield. Read the story.
Cahoot's Neighborhood Bar
Cahoot's Neighborhood Bar is now open at 2526 Floyd Ave. in the Fan. Read the story.
Elevation Sports Bar
Elevation Sports Bar is moving into the former Sam Miller's spot in Shockoe Slip. Read the story.
Conex RVA
Conex RVA has opened in Carver with a smashburger restaurant, as well as bars and an outdoor venue space which features an ice skating rink for the holidays. Read the story.
The Brooklyn
The Brooklyn is now open in Scott's Addition from the owners of Lost Letter and Lillian. Read the story.
