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3/21/23

Dine Outdoors in Downtown Richmond

Find the perfect patio to enjoy spacious seating, great views and relaxing vibes at any of these restaurants with outdoor dining in downtown Richmond.

Addis Ethiopian

9 N. 17th Street

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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

Find more information about Addis Ethiopian here!

Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

2306 E. Cary Street

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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

Find more information about Bookbinder's here!

Bottoms Up Pizza

1700 Dock Street

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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

Find more information about Bottom's Up here!

Cafe Beignet

3 N. 17th Street

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Signature beignets and lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch specials

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Hours: Thursday-Friday, 11 AM-5 PM, Saturday-Sunday, 9 AM-3 PM

Find more information about Cafe Beignet here!

Cafe Zata

700 Bainbridge Street

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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

Find more information about Cafe Zata here!

Casa del Barco

320 S. 12th Street

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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

Find more information about Casa del Barco here!

The Continental

609 Hull Street

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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

Find more information about The Continental here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

GWARbar

217 W. Clay Street

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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

Find more information about GWARBar here!

Hatch Local Food Hall

400 Hull Street

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Neighborhood: Manchester

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Best Known For: Its 7 local vendors, grab-and-go market, and full-service cocktail bar

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

Find more information about Hatch Local here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Havana '59

16 N. 17th Street

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

Find more information about Havana '59 here!

Julep's

420 E. Grace Street

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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

Find more information about Julep's here!

Legend Brewing

321 W. 7th Street

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

Find more information about Legend Brewing here!

Lemaire

101 W. Franklin Street

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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

Find more information about Lemaire here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Lillie Pearl

416 E. Grace Street

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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

Find more information about Lillie Pearl here!

LuLu's

21 N. 17th Street

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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

Find more information about LuLu's here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Oak & Apple

1814 E. Main Street

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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

Find more information about Oak & Apple here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Parterre

100 E. Franklin Street

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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

Find more information about Parterre here!

The Patio Thai Restaurant

103 E. Cary Street

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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

Find more information about Patio Thai here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Restaurant Adarra

618 N. 1st Street

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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

Find more information about Restaurant Adarra here!

Secret Sandwich Society

501 E. Grace Street

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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

Find more information about Secret Sandwich Society here!

Siné Irish Pub

1327 E. Cary Street

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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

Find more information about Siné Irish Pub here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Southern Railway Taphouse

100 S. 14th Street

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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

Find more information about Southern Railway Taphouse here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Station 2

2016 E. Main Street

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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

Find more information about Station 2 here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

The Lobby Bar

201-07 W. Broad Street

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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

Find more information about The Lobby Bar here!

Triple Crossing Brewing

113 S. Foushee Street

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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

Find more information about Triple Crossing Brewing here!
Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

Wong Gonzalez

412 E. Grace Street

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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

Find more information about Wong Gonzalez here!

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