30+ Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown Richmond

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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!

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We have gathered a list of restaurants that make for the best Richmond outdoor dining experience:

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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; Closed Sunday

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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, 5-10 PM; Saturday, 4:30-10 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: Closed Monday: Tuesday-Wednesday, 7 AM-3 PM; Thursday-Friday, 7 AM-7 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-9:30 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-10:30 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 AM-10 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 outdoor dining 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; Closed Sunday

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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 tomatoes, 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-Thursday, 3-9 PM; Friday-Saturday 12-10 PM; Sunday, 12-8 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-Thursday, 4-11 PM; Friday-Saturday 4 PM-12 AM; Sunday, 3-11 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-Thursday, Lunch, 11 AM-2:30 PM | Dinner, 4:30- 10 PM; Friday-Saturday, Lunch, 11 AM-2:30 PM | Dinner, 4:30-11 PM; Sunday, Brunch, 11 AM-2:30 PM | Dinner, 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: Monday-Sunday, 11 AM-11 PM

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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

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Hours: Monday, 11 AM-7 PM; Closed Tuesday & Wednesday; Thursday-Friday, 10 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: 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: Shockoe Bottom

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

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Hours: Tuesday, 4-11 PM; Wednesday-Thursday, 4-11:30 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4 PM-12:30 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: Sunday-Thursday, 11 AM-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-10 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, 11:30-1 AM; Friday, 11:30-2 AM; Saturday, 11-2 AM; Sunday, 11-1 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, 11:30 AM- 10 PM; Thursday, 11:30 AM-12 AM; Friday-Saturday, 11:30-2 AM; Sunday, 11 AM-9 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-Friday, 3-11 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 AM-2 PM | 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-Thursday, 12 - 9 PM; Friday-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

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Warm atmosphere and fine dining experience completed with restaurant staples like their crab cake and Southern shrimp and grits.

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

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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Best Known For: Warm atmosphere and fine dining experience completed with restaurant staples like their incomparable crab cake and Southern shrimp and grits.

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

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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Best Known For: Predominantly French selection of wines and small plate offerings including Escargots, Jambon Beurre Mixte, and Apéro Board.

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Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 3-8 PM; Friday, 3-9 PM; Saturday, 12-9 PM; Sunday, 12-5 PM

Whether you’re craving global cuisines, local favorites, or a coffee under the warm sun, downtown Richmond has the perfect patio to satisfy every taste. With stunning views, diverse menus and vibrant neighborhoods, your next downtown Richmond outdoor dining experience is right around the corner!

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

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Written by Hunter Bonniwell