24 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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Best Known For: Seasonal menu offerings, Style Weekly's "Restaurant of the Year 2020" and a modern take on Basque dishes

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Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday, 5PM-9PM

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Information: Reservations are required for seating. Reservations can be made by e-mailing info@restaurantadarra.com.

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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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Information: Outdoor and indoor dining available. Reservations are not required, but can be made here.

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Neighborhood: Canal Walk

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Best Known For: Wine, Coffee and Live Music

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Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday, 10AM-3PM and 5-10PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available. The perfect option for before or after your private charter with Riverfront Canal Cruises.

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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: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM-10PM; Sundays, 10AM-9PM

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Information: Outdoor and indoor dining available. Reservations are not required, but can be made here.

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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; Friday & Saturday, 11AM-11PM; Sunday, 11AM-9PM

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Information: Outdoor and indoor dining available. Reservations aren't required, but can be made here.

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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 and Thursdays, 4-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 3-11PM

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Information: Operating dinner service as to-go, but you can enjoy your food and wine on their patio.

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Brick-oven pizzas and Sicilian house-made antipasti

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Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday, 4-9PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available.

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Neighborhood: Canal Walk

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Best Known For: Margaritas, Empanadas and Guacamole

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Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11AM-10PM; Sundays, 11AM-9PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available. Reservations are not required, but can be made here.

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Neighborhood: Rocketts Landing

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Best Known For: Fish Tacos, Waterfront Views and Key West-inspired Seafood

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Hours: Sunday thru Wednesday, 11:30AM-8PM; Thursdays, 11:30AM-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30AM-10PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available.

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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

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Hours: Monday thru Sunday, 4PM-11PM

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Information: Open for outdoor dining.

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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, 4:30-10PM; Friday and Saturday, 4-11PM; Sunday, 11AM-4PM

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Information: Open for indoor and outdoor dining. Reservations aren't required, but can be made here.

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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

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available.

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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 Sundays, 8AM-3PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available.

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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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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available.

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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: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10PM; Sundays, 10AM-3PM

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Information: Open for indoor and outdoor dining. Reservations are not required, but can be made here.

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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: Monday thru Sunday, 12PM-11PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available.

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Beignets, Southern comfort food and being a great lunch spot

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Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday, 5PM-9PM; Sunday, 10AM-3PM

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Information: Closed temporarily for winter.

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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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Hours: Saison - Monday thru Sunday, 5PM-12AM; Saison Market - Monday thru Sunday, 11AM-11PM

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Information: Saison’s dining room and patio are currently open and accepting reservations here.

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Burgers, Homemade Pickles and Society Fries

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Hours: Sunday thru Thursday, 11AM-8PM; Fridays & Saturdays, 11AM-9PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available.

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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 Friday, 12-10PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 11AM-10PM

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Information: Outdoor and indoor dining available.

Neighborhood: Arts District

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Best Known For: Margaritas, mexican corn and volcano nachos

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Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5-10PM; Fridays, 5-11PM; Saturdays and Sundays 3-10PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining available. Reservations aren't required, but can be made here.

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: 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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Information: Only available for indoor and outdoor dining Thursday thru Sunday.

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: Open for dinner and weekend brunch. Monday thru Friday, 3-11PM; Saturdays and Sundays 10:30AM-2PM, 5-11PM

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Information: Indoor and dining available. Reservations are required and can be made here.

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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, 4-9PM; Fridays and Saturdays, 4-11PM; Sundays, 4-9PM

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Information: Indoor and outdoor dining is available.

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