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A starting point for exploring Richmond
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
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Lara's Fine Dining
Lara's Fine Dining in Richmond, California, serves house-made seafood and seasonal dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and attentive, personal service. The menu features appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, seafood,…
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Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine
Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine, in Richmond, California, serves authentic Thai food at 130 Washington Ave. The menu includes appetizers, salads, soups, curries, grilled items, seafood, noodles, and rice. The atmosphere at this…
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Up & Under Pub and Grill
Up & Under Pub and Grill is a restaurant on 2 W Richmond Ave in Richmond.
(510) 778-1313
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Flower, plant and gift shop
Arely’s Flowers Plants and Gifts
Arely's Flowers Plants and Gifts is a family-owned business located in Richmond, California. The business is dedicated to providing quality flowers and exceptional service to the community. The store offers a variety…
Grocery store
Arlington Market
Arlington Market is a grocery store on 6462 Arlington Blvd in Richmond.
Grocery store
Bayview Mart
Bayview Mart is a grocery store on 1025 S 47th St in Richmond.
Jewelry shop
Benitez Jewelers
Benitez Jewelers is a jewelry shop on 645 30th St in Richmond.
Toy shop
Grocery store
Cazadores Market
Cazadores Market is a grocery store on 1076 13th St in Richmond.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Art gallery
El Arte de Mexico
El Arte de Mexico is a art gallery on 516 23rd St Suite B in Richmond.
Art gallery
NIAD Art Center
NIAD Art Center is a art gallery on 551 23rd St in Richmond.
Art gallery
Richmond Art Center
The Richmond Art Center can be found at 2540 Barrett Avenue in Richmond, California, and reached by phone at 510 620-6772 or by email at info@richmondartcenter.org. Seven studio spaces, each focused on different media,…
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Slow Burn Glass
Slow Burn Glass is a art gallery on 833 S 19th St UNIT A in Richmond.
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