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!
We have gathered a list of restaurants that make for the best Richmond outdoor dining experience:
Addis Ethiopian
9 N. 17th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Best Known For: Ethiopian dishes like katenya, lamb stew and spicy red lentils
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 5-10 PM; Thursday-Sunday, 12-10 PM
Find more information about Addis Ethiopian here!
And Dim Sum
305 Brook Road
Neighborhood: Arts District
Best Known For: Modern Chinese dishes and cocktails with a creative twist
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM
Find more information about And Dim Sum here!
Bar Solita
123 W. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Best Known For: Stylish Mediterranean vibes with comfort food, tapas and a weekend brunch
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5-9 PM; Friday, 5-10 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM
Find more information about Bar Solita here!
Birdie's
305 W. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Best Known For: Craft cocktails, East Coast oysters, homemade pastries, and shareable plates
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-10 PM; Friday, 8 AM-12 AM; Saturday, 9 AM-12 AM; Closed Sunday
Find more information about Birdie's here!
Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse
2306 E. Cary Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
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
Find more information about Bookbinder's here!
Bottoms Up Pizza
1700 Dock Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip
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
Find more information about Bottom's Up here!
Cafe Zata
700 Bainbridge Street
Neighborhood: Manchester
Best Known For: Locally sourced beverages and lunch plates
Hours: Closed Monday: Tuesday-Wednesday, 7 AM-3 PM; Thursday-Friday, 7 AM-7 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM-3 PM
Find more information about Cafe Zata here!
Casa del Barco
320 S. 12th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip
Best Known For: Margaritas, empanadas and guacamole
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 AM-9:30 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-10:30 PM
Find more information about Casa del Barco here!
The Continental
609 Hull Street
Neighborhood: Manchester
Best Known For: Inventive sandwiches, salads and burgers
Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 AM-10 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM
Find more information about The Continental here!
GWARbar
217 W. Clay Street
Neighborhood: Jackson Ward
Best Known For: Vegan-friendly choices and a one-of-a-kind Richmond outdoor dining experience
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 4 PM-2 AM
Find more information about GWARBar here!
Havana '59
16 N. 17th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Best Known For: Mojitos, a cigar bar and some of the best outdoor seating in Richmond, VA
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-10 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4-11 PM; Closed Sunday
Find more information about Havana '59 here!
Julep's
420 E. Grace Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
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-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
Neighborhood: Manchester
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
Find more information about Legend Brewing here!
Lemaire
101 W. Franklin Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Best Known For: Locally grown ingredients in classic regional dishes and cocktails
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-11 PM; Friday-Saturday 4 PM-12 AM; Sunday, 3-11 PM
Find more information about Lemaire here!
Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe
218 W. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
Best Known For: Locally roasted, organic, fair traded coffees and a Instagrammable wing mural
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7 AM-4 PM
Find more information about Lift here!
Lillie Pearl
416 E. Grace Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
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-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
Find more information about Lillie Pearl here!
LuLu's
21 N. 17th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Best-Known For: Shockoe Bottom florentine, red velvet waffles and Brazilian mimosas
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 AM-3 PM
Find more information about LuLu's here!
Oak & Apple
1814 E. Main Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Best Known For: BBQ jackfruit, sweet corn fritters and cider selection
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11 AM-11 PM
Find more information about Oak & Apple here!
OMG OCPs
3 N. 17th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Best Known For: Homemade oatmeal cream pies in a variety of flavors and options
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
Find more information about OMG OCPs here!
The Patio Thai Restaurant
103 E. Cary Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
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, 12-9:30 PM
Find more information about Patio Thai here!
Rosie Connolly's Pub
1548 E Main Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
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
Find more information about Rosie Connolly's here!
Secret Sandwich Society
501 E. Grace Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Best Known For: Sandwiches, salads, homemade pickles and society fries
Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 AM-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-10 PM
Find more information about Secret Sandwich Society here!
Siné Irish Pub
1327 E. Cary Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip
Best Known For: Fish & Chips, soups and $1 mimosas
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11:30-1 AM; Friday, 11:30-2 AM; Saturday, 11-2 AM; Sunday, 11-1 AM
Find more information about Siné Irish Pub here!
Southern Railway Taphouse
100 S. 14th Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip
Best Known For: Brunch, happy hour specials and elevated bar favorites
Hours: Wednesday, 11:30 AM- 10 PM; Thursday, 11:30 AM-12 AM; Friday-Saturday, 11:30-2 AM; Sunday, 11 AM-9 PM
Find more information about Southern Railway Taphouse here!
Station 2
2016 E. Main Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
Best Known For: Mouth-watering burger specialties and adult milkshakes
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 11-12AM
Find more information about Station 2 here!
The Lobby Bar
201-07 W. Broad Street
Neighborhood: Arts District
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
Find more information about The Lobby Bar here!
Triple Crossing Brewing
113 S. Foushee Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Best Known For: Its approachable, elegant, and understated beers
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 12 - 9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 12-10 PM; Sunday, 12-8 PM
Find more information about Triple Crossing Brewing here!
Wong Gonzalez
412 E. Grace Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Best Known For: Mexican-Asian fusion like beef bulgogi tacos, mango fried rice and more
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!
Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4708 E. Old Main Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
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
Find more information about Boathouse at Rocketts Landing here!
Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing
11 Orleans Street
Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom
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, 4-9:30 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-10:30 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-9:30 PM.
Find more information about Island Shrimp Co. Rocketts Landing here!
Chez Nous
4 W Cary Street
Neighborhood: Monroe Ward
Best Known For: Predominantly French selection of wines and small plate offerings including Escargots, Jambon Beurre Mixte, and Apéro Board.
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 3-8 PM; Friday, 3-9 PM; Saturday, 12-9 PM; Sunday, 12-5 PM
Find more information about Chez Nous here!
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!
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Written by Hunter Bonniwell
Updated by 2025 Marketing Intern, Kiera James
