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Good Eats in RVA!

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A list of my favorite restaurants in the Richmond, VA area.
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Seafood

Best places in RVA to feed your pescatarian cravings!

 
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Nice, fresh seafood! Scallops always seasoned to perfection. For you Richmonders, it’s way out in Chester, but always worth the drive!
Riptides Seafood Restaurant
 
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Best fried fish in the city! Black-owned, too!
Sugars Crab Shack: Southern Seafood Delight in Richmond, VA
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Sandwiches/Deli

Grab a quick bite at one of these sandwich shops or delicatessens!

 
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They used to be Mr. Submarine back in the day, but changed the name to Sub Central about a decade ago. But the recipes haven’t changed, I’ll tell you that! The corned beef sub is my favorite, and to let you know how good it is, I don’t eat corned bee...
Best subs in Richmond, no argument! Sub Central!
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My favorite place to get a tuna or chicken salad sandwich on a croissant! Fresh, tasty, family-owned, and historic!
Padows Hams & Deli | Deli in Richmond

Chinese Food

Some of the best Chinese food in the RVA area!

 
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This restaurant is a bit on the pricey side but it's SO worth it! Everything is fresh and tasty. These also serve dishes from other Asian countries' cuisines!
Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen & Bar

Thai Food

My favorite Thai restaurants!

 
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I haven't gone inside yet but this is one of my favorite places to order Thai food from! Great prices, great selection, great food. The Tom Kha Soup is yummy yum!
Patio Thai - RVA

Southern/Soul

Get a taste of Virginia hospitality at these spots!

 
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Great service and THE best fried oysters I've had in the city! They've got all the Southern staples and you don't leave feeling like your money wasn't well spent.
LUNCH.SUPPER!

Pizza/Italian

My favorite pizza spots!

 
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Not your NY thin slice, but Papa Lou’s makes my pizza the way EYE like it—a little thick in the crust with super salty cheese. I can’t eat too much bread lately, but when I want a slice, I order from Papa Lou’s.
Papa Lou Pizza
 
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Pizza spot in the city with a pretty diverse and interesting selection of menu items!
Home | Belmont Pizzeria | Richmond, VA Restaurant
 
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A nice pizza spot in the city. The pizza is great but the mozzarella logs are definitely not something to pass up!
Arianna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Latin Eats

Favorite places for Latinx food!

 
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Tasty and affordable Costa Rican food! I personally am a big fan of the yucca fries and the hibiscus drink!
El Gallo Pinto Costa Rica