Dine Outdoors in Downtown Richmond
Find the perfect patio to enjoy spacious seating, great views and relaxing vibes at any of these downtown restaurants with outdoor seating in Richmond, VA.
From Latin American food in Shockoe Slip to innovative food in the Arts District, or late-night bites in Jackson Ward, and French cuisine in Monroe Ward, there are several downtown Richmond restaurants with outdoor seating to choose from!
Find Outdoor Dining in:
Arts District | Jackson Ward | Manchester | Monroe Ward | Riverfront District | Shockoe Bottom | Shockoe Slip
Outdoor Dining in the Arts District
123 W. Broad Street
Best Known For: Stylish Mediterranean vibes with comfort food, tapas and a weekend brunch
Hours: Monday- Thursday 5- 9 PM, Friday 5- 11 PM, Saturday 11 AM- 11 PM, Sunday, 11 AM- 4 PM
305 W. Broad Street
Best Known For: Craft cocktails, East Coast oysters, homemade pastries, and shareable plates
Hours: Monday- Thursday 8 AM- 10 PM, Friday 8- 12 AM, Saturday, 10- 12 AM, Closed Sunday
218 W. Broad Street
Best Known For: Locally roasted, organic, fair-traded coffees and a Instagrammable wing mural
Hours: Monday- Sunday, 7 AM- 4 PM
201-07 W. Broad Street
Best Known For: Rotating menu of daily specials like rack of lamb, braised pork belly and more
Hours: Monday- Friday 3- 11 PM, Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 AM- 2 PM | 3-11 PM
Outdoor Dining in Jackson Ward
217 W. Clay Street
Best Known For: Vegan-friendly choices and a one-of-a-kind Richmond outdoor dining experience
Hours: Monday- Sunday, 4 PM- 2 AM
416 E. Grace Street
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
Hours: Monday- Thursday Lunch 11 AM- 4 PM, Dinner 4- 10 PM | Friday Lunch 11 AM- 4 PM, Dinner 4- 11 PM | Sunday Brunch 10 AM- 3 PM, Lunch 10 AM- 4 PM, Dinner 4- 9 PM
Outdoor Dining in Manchester
434 Hull Street
Best Known For: Their expertly handcrafted brews and endless array of community events
Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday- Thursday 4- 9 PM, Friday 4- 10 PM, Saturday 12- 10 PM, Sunday 12- 7 PM
1224 Hull Street Road
Best Known For: Barbeque smoked with precision and made from premium smoked meat
Hours: Monday- Tuesday 12- 2 PM, Wednesday- Saturday 12- 6 PM, Sunday Closed
700 Bainbridge Street
Best Known For: Locally sourced beverages and lunch plates
Hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday- Friday 7 AM- 3 PM, Saturday- Sunday, 8 AM- 3 PM
609 Hull Street
Best Known For: Inventive sandwiches, salads and burgers
Hours: Monday- Saturday 11 AM- 9:45 PM, Sunday 10 AM- 3 PM
924 McDonough Street
Best Known For: Daily happy hour and a backyard patio for watching games, playing cornhole, and more
Hours: Monday 4 PM- 12 AM, Tuesday- Wednesday 11- 12 AM, Thursday- Sunday 11- 2 AM
321 W. 7th Street
Best-Known For: Delicious brews, beer-battered appetizers and great views
Hours: Monday- Thursday 3- 9 PM, Friday- Saturday 12- 10 PM, Sunday 12- 8 PM
1400 Semmes Avenue
Best Known For: Jerk chicken, fried Plantains, oxtail, and other popular Caribbean dishes
Hours: Sunday 11 AM- 8 PM, Monday 11 AM- 9 PM, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday- Saturday 11 AM- 9 PM
201 W. 7th Street
Best Known For: Made-from- scratch breakfast and healthy options
Hours: Monday- Tuesday + Thursday- Saturday 8 AM- PM, Sunday 8 AM- PM, Closed Wednesday
604 Hull Street
Best Known For: Nordic- inspired design and dishes in a calm, cozy atmosphere
Hours: Monday- Friday 11:30 AM- 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM- 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM- 3 PM
Outdoor Dining in Monroe Ward
4 W Cary Street
Best Known For: Predominantly French selection of wines and small plate offerings including Escargots, Jambon Beurre Mixte, and Apéro Board.
Hours: Closed Sunday- Tuesday, Wednesday- Thursday 3- 8 PM, Friday- Saturday 3- 9 PM
420 E. Grace Street
What You'll Find: A new and elevated take on your favorite Southern dishes like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and their signature Mint Julep Coffee
Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 4:30- 9 PM
101 W. Franklin Street
Best Known For: Locally grown ingredients in classic regional dishes and cocktails
Hours: Monday- Thursday 11 AM- 11 PM, Friday- Saturday 11- 12 AM, Sunday 12- 11 PM
103 E. Cary Street
Best Known For: A tucked-away patio, pad thai, drunken noodles and fresh mango sticky rice
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 PM
501 E. Grace Street
Best Known For: Sandwiches, salads, homemade pickles and society fries
Hours: Sunday- Thursday 11 AM- 8 PM, Friday- Saturday 11 AM- 9 PM
113 S. Foushee Street
Best Known For: Its approachable, elegant, and understated beers
Hours: Monday- Thursday 12 - 9 PM, Friday- Saturday 12- 10 PM, Sunday 12- 8 PM
Outdoor Dining in the Riverfront District
320 S. 12th Street
Best Known For: They have one of the largest selections of tequila in the state
Hours: Sunday- Thursday 11 AM- 9:30 PM, Friday- Saturday 11 AM- 10:30 PM
500 Tredegar Street
Best Known For: Their perfect location next to the river and Brown's Island
Hours: Monday- Friday 8 AM- 3 PM, Saturday- Sunday 10 AM- 3 PM
Outdoor Dining in Shockoe Bottom
9 N. 17th Street
Best Known For: Ethiopian dishes like katenya, lamb stew and spicy red lentils
Hours: Monday- Wednesday 5- 10 PM, Thursday- Sunday 12- 10 PM
4708 E. Old Main Street
Best Known For: Warm atmosphere and fine dining experience completed with restaurant staples like their crab cake and Southern shrimp and grits
Hours: Monday- Thursday, 4- 9:30 PM, Friday- Saturday 11 AM- 10:30 PM, Sunday 10 AM- 9:30 PM
Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse
2306 E. Cary Street
Best Known For: Filet Mignon and seafood dishes like lobster mac, crab cakes and more
Hours: Monday- Thursday 5- 9 PM, Friday 5- 10 PM, Saturday 4:30- 10 PM, Sunday 4- 8 PM
1700 Dock Street
Best Known For: Deep dish pizza and a dog-friendly patio
Hours: Monday- Thursday 11 AM- 10 PM, Friday- Saturday 11 AM- 11 PM, Sunday 11 AM- 9 PM
2113 E. Main Street
Best Known For: Roaring twenties inspired atmosphere and a (secret) speakeasy
Hours: Sunday- Thursday 4- 11 PM, Friday- Saturday 4- 1 AM
16 N. 17th Street
Best Known For: Mojitos, a cigar bar and some of the best outdoor seating in Richmond, VA
Hours: Monday- Thursday 4- 11:30 PM, Friday- Saturday 4-11 PM, Sunday 12- 10 PM
11 Orleans Street
Best Known For: Warm atmosphere and fine dining experience completed with restaurant staples like their incomparable crab cake and Southern shrimp and grits
Hours: Monday- Thursday 11 AM- 9 PM, Friday- Saturday 11 AM- 10PM, Sunday 11 AM- 9 PM
21 N. 17th Street
Best-Known For: Shockoe Bottom florentine, red velvet waffles and Brazilian mimosas
Hours: Tuesday- Sunday 9 AM- 3 PM
1814 E. Main Street
Best Known For: BBQ jackfruit, sweet corn fritters and cider selection
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11 AM- 11 PM
1548 E Main Street
Best Known For: Draft beer, traditional Irish comfort food, music sessions & karaoke
Hours: Tuesday 4- 11 PM, Wednesday- Thursday 4- 11:30 PM, Friday- Saturday 4 PM- 12:30 AM, Sunday 11 AM- 4 PM
2016 E. Main Street
Best Known For: Mouth-watering burger specialties and adult milkshakes
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11- 12AM
Outdoor Dining in Shockoe Slip
1331 E Cary Street
Best Known For: Their signature spins on the classic eggs benedict
Hours: Monday Closed, Tuesday- Sunday 8 AM- 3 PM
1411 E. Cary Street
Best Known For: Being one of the best seafood restaurants in Richmond for the past 30 years
Hours: Monday- Thursday 11:30 AM- 9:30 PM, Friday- Saturday 11:30 AM- 10 PM, Sunday 10:30 AM- 9 PM
1327 E. Cary Street
Best Known For: Fish & Chips, soups and $1 mimosas
Hours: Monday- Friday 11:30 -1 AM, Saturday 11- 2 AM, Sunday 11- 1 AM
100 S. 14th Street
Best Known For: Brunch, happy hour specials and elevated bar favorites
Hours: Wednesday 11:30 AM- 10 PM, Thursday 11:30- 12 AM, Friday- Saturday 11:30- 2 AM, Sunday 11 AM- 9 PM
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