29 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Fire-roasted pizzas, happy hour specials and brunch

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Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-9PM; Fridays, 4-10PM; Saturdays, 11AM-10PM; Sundays, 11AM-9PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

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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 thru Wednesday, 5-10PM; Thursday thru Sunday, 12-10PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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Best Known For: Wine, coffee and live music along the Canal Walk

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Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 5-9PM

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Information: Available for private and corporate events only.

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Neighborhood: Rocketts Landing

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Best Known For: Seafood staples like crab cakes, New England clam chowder and shrimp tacos

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Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 4-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM-10PM; Sundays, 10AM-9PM

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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 thru Thursday, 5-9PM; Fridays, 5-9:30PM; Saturdays, 4:30-9:30PM; Sundays, 4-8PM

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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 thru Thursday, 11AM-10PM; Fridays & Saturdays, 11AM-11PM; Sundays, 11AM-9PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Tapas and a wine bar

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Hours: Wednesdays, 4-10PM; Thursdays, 4-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 3-11PM (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays & Sundays)

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Information: Temporarily closed

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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Best Known For: Margaritas, empanadas and guacamole

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Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 11AM-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM-10PM

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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 thru Sunday, 4PM-2AM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Mojitos, cigar bar and Tres Leches cake

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Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 4-10PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 4-11PM; Sundays, 11AM-4PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Nashville hot chicken and happy hour cocktails

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Hours: Tuesday thru Thursday, 11AM-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM-10PM; Sundays, 11AM-9PM (Closed Mondays)

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Craft coffee, pastries and bagels

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Hours: Mondays thru Friday, 7AM-5PM; Saturday and Sunday, 8AM-5PM

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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 thru Thursday, 4:30-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 4:30-9:30PM (Closed Sundays and Mondays)

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Neighborhood: Manchester

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Best-Known For: Great beer, beer-battered appetizers and German fare favorites

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

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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 thru Sunday, 11AM-2:30PM; Monday thru Thursday, 4:30-10PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 4:30-11PM; Sundays, 4:30-9PM

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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 thru Sunday, 9AM-3PM (Closed Mondays)

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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Best Known For: Belgian and French cuisine like pomme frites, french toast and pan-roasted duck

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Hours: Tuesday thru Thursday, 5-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10PM (Closed Sundays and Mondays)

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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 thru Monday, 12-10PM (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

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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: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-9PM; Fridays, 4-10PM; Saturdays, 10AM-10PM; Sundays, 10AM-2PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

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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 thru Thursday, 11AM-3PM and 4:30-9:30PM; Fridays, 11AM-3PM and 4:30-10PM; Saturdays, 12-10PM; Sundays, 12-9:30PM

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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 thru Sunday, 5PM-9PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

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Information: While there is limited walk-in bar seating available, reservations are highly encouraged. Reservations can be made online or by e-mailing info@restaurantadarra.com.

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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Best Known For: Craft cocktails, fried chicken biscuit and a full espresso bar in the market

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Market Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 11AM-12AM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM-1PM (Closed Tuesdays)

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Restaurant Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 5PM-12AM; Fridays and Saturdays, 5PM-1AM (Closed Tuesdays)

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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 thru Sunday, 11AM-8PM (Closed Tuesdays)

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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 thru Thursday, 11:30-12AM; Fridays, 11:30-2AM; Saturdays, 11AM-2AM; Sundays, 11AM-12AM

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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: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3-10PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30-2AM; Sundays, 11AM-6PM (Closed Mondays and Tuesdsays)

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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: Daily from 11AM-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: Breakfast, daily from 7AM-11AM; Lunch, daily from 11AM-1PM; Dinner, Monday thru Thursday, 5-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10PM; Brunch, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30AM-2PM

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Neighborhood: Rocketts Landing

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Best Known For: West Coast Falcon Smash IPA and brick-oven pizzas

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Hours: Monday thru Saturday, 12-10PM and Sunday, 12-8PM

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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 thru Thursday, 11AM-2:30PM and 4-10PM; Fridays, 11AM-2:30PM and 4-11PM; Saturdays, 12-11PM; Sundays, 4-9PM (Closed Mondays)

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