30+ Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Ethiopian dishes like katenya, lamb stew and spicy red lentils

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Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 5-10 PM; Thursday-Sunday, 12-10 PM

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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Best Known For: Modern Chinese dishes and cocktails with a creative twist

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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Best Known For: Stylish Mediterranean vibes with comfort food, tapas and a weekend brunch

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5-9 PM; Friday, 5-10 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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Best Known For: Craft cocktails, East Coast oysters, homemade pastries, and shareable plates

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-10 PM; Friday, 8 AM-12 AM; Saturday, 9 AM-12 AM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Filet Mignon and seafood dishes like lobster mac, crab cakes and more

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5-9 PM; Friday, 5-9:30 PM; Saturday, 4:30-9:30 PM; Sunday, 4-8 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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Best Known For: Deep dish pizza and a dog-friendly patio

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 AM-10 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-11 PM; Sunday, 11 AM-9 PM

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Neighborhood: Manchester

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Best Known For: Locally sourced beverages and lunch plates

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Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 7 AM-3 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM-3 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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Best Known For: Margaritas, empanadas and guacamole

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Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 AM-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-10 PM

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Neighborhood: Manchester

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Best Known For: Inventive sandwiches, salads and burgers

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:30 AM-9 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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Best Known For: Vegan-friendly choices and a one-of-a-kind Richmond experience

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 4 PM-2 AM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Mojitos, a cigar bar and some of the best outdoor seating in Richmond, VA

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-10 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4-11 PM; Sunday, 11 AM-4 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: A new and elevated take on your favorite Southern dishes like fried green tomtaoes, shrimp and grits and their signature Mint Julep Coffee

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Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4:30-9:30 PM

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Neighborhood: Manchester

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Best-Known For: Delicious brews, beer-battered appetizers and great views

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Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11:30 AM-10 PM; Sunday, 11 AM-8 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Locally grown ingredients in classic regional dishes and cocktails

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7 AM-10 PM

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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Best Known For: Locally roasted, organic, fair traded coffees and a Instagrammable wing mural

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7 AM-4 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best-Known For: West African and Southern-inspired dishes like the Smashville fried chicken sandwich, Obe Ata braised lamb shank and peach cobbler bread pudding

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 AM-2:30 PM; Monday-Thursday, 4:30-10 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4:30-11 PM; Sunday, 4:30-9 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best-Known For: Shockoe Bottom florentine, red velvet waffles and Brazilian mimosas

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Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 AM-3 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: BBQ jackfruit, sweet corn fritters and cider selection

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Hours: Thursday-Monday, 12-10 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Homeade oatmeal cream pies in a variety of flavors and options

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Hours: Monday + Friday, 7 AM-7 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-8 PM; Sunday, 11 AM-7 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Beignets, Southern comfort food and an enclosed patio perfect for brunch

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Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 4-9 PM; Friday, 4-10 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-2 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: A tucked-away patio, pad thai, drunken noodles and fresh mango sticky rice

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 AM-3 PM + 4:30-9:30 PM; Friday, 11 AM-3 PM + 4:30-10 PM; Saturday, 12-10 PM; Sunday, 12-9:30 PM

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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Best Known For: Seasonal menu offerings and a modern take on Basque dishes like stuffed squid, gnocchi and lamb belly

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Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 5 PM-9 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Draft beer, traditional Irish comfort food, music sessions & karaoke

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Hours: Tuesday, 4-10:30 PM; Wednesday-Thursday, 4-11:30 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4 PM-1 AM; Sunday, 11 AM-4 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Sandwiches, salads, homemade pickles and society fries

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 AM-8 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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Best Known For: Fish & Chips, soups and $1 mimosas

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30-12 AM; Friday, 11:30-2 AM; Saturday, 11-2 AM; Sunday, 11-12 AM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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Best Known For: Brunch, happy hour specials and elevated bar favorites

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Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 3-10 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11:30-2 AM; Sunday, 11 AM-6 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Mouth-watering burger specialties and adult milkshakes

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11-12AM

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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Best Known For: Rotating menu of daily specials like rack of lamb, braised pork belly and more

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 3-11 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Its approachable, elegant, and understated beers

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Hours: Monday-Saturday, 12-10 PM; Sunday, 12-8 PM

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Mexican-Asian fusion like beef bulgogi tacos, mango fried rice and more

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Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 AM-2:30 PM + 4-10 PM; Friday, 11 AM-2:30 PM + 4-11 PM; Saturday, 12-11 PM; Sunday, 4-9 PM

Take in the gorgeous city views with a drink in hand at these Downtown Rooftop Bars!

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Written by Hunter Bonniwell