Amanda's Guidebook
Food scene
Hot Chick
7th N 17th StGreat restaurant just steps from the apartment!
Addis Restaurant
9 N 17th StFood is delicious, especially their spicy dishes :)
Feels like you are in Havana... Thursday night is Salsa Night 💃
33 locals recommend
Havana 59 Downtown
16 N 17th StFeels like you are in Havana... Thursday night is Salsa Night 💃
LuLu's
21 N 17th StGreat local breakfast spot
Stella's
1012 Lafayette StDelicious Greek fare
Kabana Rooftop
700 E Main StCool rooftop bar with great views.
Grandstaff & Stein
2113 E Main StCool, Speakeasy style bar with excellent cocktails
Urban Hang Suite
304 E Broad StGreat local spot!
Great spot to enjoy some Sushi or Thai. FYI... Happy Hour from 4-7 includes $5 Maki Rolls (fresh and delicious) 😋
Walking distance, about 7 blocks
7 locals recommend
Mom's Siam 2 Restaurant
1309 E Cary StGreat spot to enjoy some Sushi or Thai. FYI... Happy Hour from 4-7 includes $5 Maki Rolls (fresh and delicious) 😋
Walking distance, about 7 blocks
Pop's Market on Grace
415 E Grace StButtermilk & Honey has THE BEST chicken sandwiches!
Sightseeing
You can get here right from the Canal Walk. Walk across one of the bridges to Belle Isle for hiking, climbing, and gorgeous views of the city. They do live music here on the weekends too!
129 locals recommend
Brown's Island
South 7th StreetYou can get here right from the Canal Walk. Walk across one of the bridges to Belle Isle for hiking, climbing, and gorgeous views of the city. They do live music here on the weekends too!
Historic Island with fantastic views of the city. It’s a must visit for anyone who enjoys biking, climbing, hiking, history, and spectacular views of the city.
276 locals recommend
Belle Isle
1 Belle IsleHistoric Island with fantastic views of the city. It’s a must visit for anyone who enjoys biking, climbing, hiking, history, and spectacular views of the city.
Beautiful museum with amazing garden. This place will always be a special place for us as we had our wedding ceremony in the garden 😊
158 locals recommend
Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1914 E Main StBeautiful museum with amazing garden. This place will always be a special place for us as we had our wedding ceremony in the garden 😊
RVA Breweries
Richmond is known for the brewery scene. There are 39 breweries within city limits!
Great spot to visit. There is also a location in Scott’s Addition but it is up in the air on whether that location will re-open
13 locals recommend
The Veil Brewing
4910 Forest Hill AvenueGreat spot to visit. There is also a location in Scott’s Addition but it is up in the air on whether that location will re-open
Got to get your Joose! Check-out Mekong next door while you are there!
18 locals recommend
The Answer Brewpub
6008 W Broad StGot to get your Joose! Check-out Mekong next door while you are there!
Home of Falcon Smash, RVA’s IPA. I personally prefer this location for the aesthetic.
26 locals recommend
Triple Crossing
113 S Foushee StHome of Falcon Smash, RVA’s IPA. I personally prefer this location for the aesthetic.
Richbrau Brewing
5 S 20th StWalking distance!
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
2410 Ownby LnGreat beer and food trucks!
Ardent Craft Ales
3200 W Leigh StGreat beer and spot in Scott’s Addition