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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.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Eat & drink · Richmond
Angel’s Restaurant
Angel’s Restaurant is a restaurant on 12469 San Pablo Avenue in Richmond.
Eat & drink · Richmond
Anh Restaurant & Bar
Anh Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant on 1950 Esplanade Drive in Richmond.
Eat & drink · Richmond
Brazilian Restaurant & Coffee House / Tempero Goiano
Brazilian Restaurant & Coffee House / Tempero Goiano is a restaurant on 12221 San Pablo Avenue in Richmond.
Eat & drink · Richmond
Carnitas Poblanas El Canelo
Carnitas Poblanas El Canelo is a restaurant on 680 4th St in Richmond.
Eat & drink · Richmond
Catahoula Coffee Co
Catahoula Coffee Co is a restaurant on 12472 San Pablo Ave in Richmond.
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.
Shop local · Richmond
Arlington Market
Arlington Market is a grocery store on 6462 Arlington Blvd in Richmond.
Shop local · Richmond
Cazadores Market
Cazadores Market is a grocery store on 1076 13th St in Richmond.
Shop local · Richmond
Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store
Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store is a sporting-goods shop on 1414 Harbour Way S 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.
Arts & culture · Richmond
El Arte de Mexico
El Arte de Mexico is a art gallery on 516 23rd St Suite B in Richmond.
Arts & culture · Richmond
NIAD Art Center
NIAD Art Center is a art gallery on 551 23rd St in Richmond.
Arts & culture · Richmond
Richmond Art Center
Richmond Art Center is a art gallery on 2540 Barrett Ave in Richmond.
Arts & culture · Richmond
Slow Burn Glass
Slow Burn Glass is a art gallery on 833 S 19th St UNIT A in Richmond.
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