Richmond, Fredericksburg and the Northern Neck Restaurants

Keep in the mind that hotel rooms can be hard to come by during Richmond's NASCAR Nextel Cup races, held over two weekends in May and September. The downtown Broad Street corridor is also crowded during the college school year, since the Virginia Commonwealth University campus is located here. Richmond has a wide variety of restaurants, from Southern comfort food to fine dining, and anything from Thai and Mexican to Dominican and French. Dress is casual at most restaurants; reservations are recommended for most fine dining or during special events. Downtown hotels may be a bit more expensive, but keep in mind that if you stay in an area outside the core, you'll have to pay for parking in the city.

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  • 1. Lemaire

    $$

    Named after Etienne Lemaire, Maître d'Hôtel to Thomas Jefferson from 1794 until the end of his presidency, this is no ordinary hotel eatery. Today the farm-to-table menu features updated regional Southern cuisine, with small plates and entrées that feature Virginia ham and sausage, and regional meats and fishes. Try the filet mignon burger, available in the lounge (which offers excellent specials on small plates during happy hour), washed down with one of more than 200 wines or craft beers.

    101 W. Franklin St., Richmond, Virginia, 23220, USA
    804-649--4629

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Free valet and self-parking
  • 2. Bistro Bethem

    $$

    In an 1833 storefront that served as a general store, buttermilk-color walls display local art. Copper chandeliers and original heart-of-pine floors lend a warm glow; when the weather's fine, tables are brought out onto the sidewalk for al fresco dining. The menu changes with the seasons and features modern American cuisine with a Southern accent, including fresh fish and wild game. The award-winning wine list features the most diverse, multicultural varietal selections in the Fredericksburg region.

    309 William St., Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401, USA
    540-371–9999

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Mon., Closed Mon.
  • 3. Can Can Brasserie

    $$ | Coffee

    Grab a seat outside of Can Can and people-watch in the heart of Carytown while enjoying French comfort food at affordable prices. From the croque monsieur to steak frites, to a simple croissant and café au lait, this restaurant has the cuisine and feel of a Parisian brasserie.

    3120 W. Cary St., Richmond, Virginia, 23221, USA
    804-358–7274

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 4. Comfort

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    This local favorite is always packed, partly because of its proximity to the National Theater, a popular concert venue. Specializing in Southern comfort food, from fried catfish to macaroni and cheese, each entrée comes with either two or three seasonal sides, like squash casserole and fried okra. If you're looking for small-batch bourbon, Comfort's whiskey bar stocks more than 40 of the best.

    200 W. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia, 23220, USA
    804-780–0004

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations not accepted
  • 5. Ristorante Renato

    $$ | Historic District

    This family-owned restaurant, decorated with lace curtains, red carpeting, and walls covered with paintings, specializes in traditional northern and southern Italian cuisine, including veal, chicken, pasta, and seafood. Standouts include veal Florentine, fettuccine Alfredo, eggplant parmigiana, steamed mussels, and lasagna. The 260-seat restaurant is also open for lunch on weekdays. Save room for the Italian desserts such as cannoli, spumoni, and tiramisu.

    422 William St., Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401, USA
    540-371–8228

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No lunch weekends
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