Kelley’s Dining Favorites
Church Hill Eats
Foodie heaven. All are walkable from this Air BNB!
Sub Rosa Bakery
620 N 25th StNationally recognized bread & pastry bakery
Love everything here but Charcuterie and cocktails are a must.
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Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd StLove everything here but Charcuterie and cocktails are a must.
Alewife
3120 E Marshall StInspired, elegant seafood
My personal coffee hangout. Great for people/dog watching
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Riverbend Coffee Co.
2623 E Broad StMy personal coffee hangout. Great for people/dog watching
Nile
306 N 29th StSo chic
The Hill Cafe
2800 E Broad StNeighborhood favorite-popular fried green tomatoes
8 1/2 Church Hill
2709 E Marshall StRefined Italian/pizza/wine take out. Closest to the Studio
Located in a former theater, good variety including vegetarian
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Liberty Public House
418a N 25th StLocated in a former theater, good variety including vegetarian
The Roosevelt
623 N 25th StLong established classic fine dining
Union Market
2306 Jefferson AveWine, produce, Boho lunch spot with patio
Alamo BBQ
2202 Jefferson AveLocal fav BBQ, window service with patio.
Patrick Henry's Pub & Grille
2300 E Broad StLate night bar/restaurant with hidden patio
Huge portions of elevated diner food in a charming ‘been here forever’ setting. Great for brunch
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Millie's Diner
2603 E Main StHuge portions of elevated diner food in a charming ‘been here forever’ setting. Great for brunch
Poe's Pub
2706 E Main StBeer, music, great fried oysters
Modern French Bistro. Love the Monday night family meal- 3 course pre fixe for $22 pp
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Grisette
3119 E Marshall StModern French Bistro. Love the Monday night family meal- 3 course pre fixe for $22 pp
New in 2021! The popular smash burger food truck has put down roots in Church Hill.
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Cobra Burger
400 North 27th StreetNew in 2021! The popular smash burger food truck has put down roots in Church Hill.
Second Bottle
324 N 27th StNew in 2021! Wine and elegant snacks.
Newly expanded from their popular Museum District location, this spot offers the freshest of wellness juices and food options. I recommend the breakfast burrito, avacado toast and poke’ bowl!
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North End Juice Company (Church Hill)
2400 Jefferson AvenueNewly expanded from their popular Museum District location, this spot offers the freshest of wellness juices and food options. I recommend the breakfast burrito, avacado toast and poke’ bowl!
JJ's Makery
2707 E Marshall StBakery, yum!
Kahlos Taqueria & Bar
718 North 23rd StreetProper Pie Co.
2505 E Broad St
Pizza Bones RVA
2314 Jefferson AvenueAnthony's On The Hill
2824 E Broad StBeyond Church Hill Eats
Tio Pablo
1703 E Franklin StBest margarita, street corn, fried plantains, tacos
Best Fine, Authentic Italian in a casual setting. Easy for lunch. You’ll need reservations for weekend dinner and it will be tight and noisy. I order White Bean & Arugula Salad w/grilled squid & any pasta. Entrees served family style for large groups. Speakeasy style entry-it’s the door and intimidating stairway to the left of “Hibachi Box”. You’ll think you’re wrong-you’re not. Sister restaurants Dinamo & Mama Zu’s are also excellent.
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Edo's Squid
411 N Harrison StBest Fine, Authentic Italian in a casual setting. Easy for lunch. You’ll need reservations for weekend dinner and it will be tight and noisy. I order White Bean & Arugula Salad w/grilled squid & any pasta. Entrees served family style for large groups. Speakeasy style entry-it’s the door and intimidating stairway to the left of “Hibachi Box”. You’ll think you’re wrong-you’re not. Sister restaurants Dinamo & Mama Zu’s are also excellent.
Fabulous fine dining requiring reservations months in advance (casual attire). If there are only 2 of you, you may be able to snag a first come, first served seat at the tiny bar. LGBTQ owned and not afraid to flaunt it. I order the Vegan Orgy appetizer & any entree. Super fun choosing your cocktail.
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L'opossum
626 China StFabulous fine dining requiring reservations months in advance (casual attire). If there are only 2 of you, you may be able to snag a first come, first served seat at the tiny bar. LGBTQ owned and not afraid to flaunt it. I order the Vegan Orgy appetizer & any entree. Super fun choosing your cocktail.
Christian's Pizza
404 N Harrison StPizza Perfection, by the slice
Saison
23 W Marshall StBest pork chop, intimate space.
Folks drive from hours away for this Soul Food. No reservations, get there early or expect a wait. Order the Pineapple Coconut Cake for dessert even if you have to get it to go - big enough to share.
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Mama J's Kitchen
415 N 1st StFolks drive from hours away for this Soul Food. No reservations, get there early or expect a wait. Order the Pineapple Coconut Cake for dessert even if you have to get it to go - big enough to share.
House made Gelato, Vegan options. I recommend the unique marshmallow fluff. There is a small parking lot just before their building. Car exit is at the back of the lot.
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Charm School
311 W Broad StHouse made Gelato, Vegan options. I recommend the unique marshmallow fluff. There is a small parking lot just before their building. Car exit is at the back of the lot.
Creative art installations with matching, themed drinks. The installations change every few months so there’s always a reason to go back.
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SWITCH Pop-Up Bar
13 W Broad StCreative art installations with matching, themed drinks. The installations change every few months so there’s always a reason to go back.
Nationally recognized, ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque. Wed – Sun from 11am and until the meat is all gone.
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ZZQ
3201 West Moore StreetNationally recognized, ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque. Wed – Sun from 11am and until the meat is all gone.
Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton
5203 Hatcher StStone Brewing Richmond
4300 Williamsburg AveHotel hangouts
I love great hotel public spaces. You don’t have to be a guest to enjoy high design!
Jefferson Hotel
1428 Franklin StMust see public spaces, particularly at the holidays
Pink, Instagram worthy lobby with excellent cocktails and nibbles. Rooftop bar with warm weather views.
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Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad StPink, Instagram worthy lobby with excellent cocktails and nibbles. Rooftop bar with warm weather views.
Graduate Richmond
301 W Franklin StMy favorite summer rooftop bar.