18 Best American Restaurants near Richmond

“I hadn't been here in a few years. I remember the last time the food was just so so, it might have been a different management at that point. So I was pleasantly surprised with the food. I had the Philly cheese steak and it was absolutely delicious.“

“Great down home cooking on the menu, daily specials, great real friendly waitstaff always decorated for whatever Holiday is up next. Irish Benedict eggs, fresh blueberry pancakes the size of your dinner plate..Teal Greek omelette. Now open later on Sundays too and you can order breakfast all day!“

“Stopped in with my fiancée for lunch. Beer selection was good and well priced. I am a big burger guy and generally judge pubs and taverns based on their bacon burger and this place didn't disappoint. Food was great, beer was cold, price was right, and service was pleasant. What more can you ask for.“

“I love this place. Pace of play always seems to be reasonable. The conditions are more than adequate for the price. Pretty gettable layout, but some unexpected challenges can bite you (looking at you, #7 and #8). The rock-hard greens in the summer are venomous for those of us who like to play airborne golf. Back "5" holes across the road are insanity. Local knowledge required.NO TEE TIMES. Always open. Ol' reliable.“

“My wife and I went 2 days in a row during our valentine day weekend it was really quiet/slow the first day and food came out so quick everything was perfect. Next day it was really busy. We were seated right away and the food came out just as fast as when the place was dead. This kitchen knows how to move!! Everything was great my wife got the steak and eggs. It was hands down one of the best breakfast steaks we’ve ever tried! If your looking for a cozy comfortable place to get a quick breakfast then stop here! Thank you too the Chef!!!“

“Best sandwiches around!! We always order from here and it’s always delicious. The Italian American is my go-to but we have had many of their sandwich options and they are all so good. They also have the best fries!!! I can’t order a sandwich without adding the fries because they are that good. Love this place.“

“There was not a very long wait. After we were seated, the waitress Melissa was very professional and attentive. We ordered the Asian wings which were awesome! Pizza came quickly after. Food was awesome. I've been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Service is great and the staff are very friendly but professional. The menu is very diverse. Highly recommended!“

“Our dinner last night at the historic General Stanton Inn was absolutely wonderful! We sat in the classic and very charming New England style tavern area over by the beautiful stone fireplace! The staff and the owner are super friendly and welcoming! We were a party of 4 and everyone loved their meal! Two of us ordered the Braised Short Ribs served with mashed potatoes and broccolini. They were fantastic- right up there as the best short ribs I have ever had! This is one of my favorite dishes so I have ordered them at a lot of different restaurants! The two other people we were with ordered the Bolognese and the Stanton Sirloin . Both said their meals were delicious!For dessert, two of us ordered the Chocolate Chip Skillet dessert which was SO GOOD and two people had the Salted Caramel Gelato! As an added bonus before we left, Kevin, the restaurant manager, kindly gave us a tour of the other historic dining rooms on site and a little bit of history on each room and some of the visitors that stayed and dined here, from George Washington to Al Capone.I highly recommend this place! I think the friendly staff, delicious food, and great overall vibe make it a must-visit spot if you have not yet been to the General Stanton Inn!“

“Was in the mood for steak and thought this would be the spot I mean it looked like a place that would serve up a Fat Cut of Beef was mistaken so my Bad but stayed and it was I guess aight food was whatever but the alcohol did its job. It was definitely very cool to see that they had corn hole and when it got dark the live music picked up and volume went up so we made it to The bar for a few shots which was really nice.“

“Homestead has been a family favorite since Matt first opened the place! Hearing that they had a new owner we decided to visit and see what has changed. We weren't disappointed; they've kept all the old favorites and had an interesting list of specials. Knowing there was a new chef I thought I'd try items off the Specials menu. The Calamari Olio was delicious !! There was a great ratio of tomatoes, olives and peppers to the calamari. The rings themselves were cooked to perfection; I'd definitely order it again! Corn chowder and clam chowder were great as always. My husband went for the fried scallops served with fries and slaw. It was just as good as always. I tried the chicken piccata with potato and veggie. It was scrumptious!! I dare so it was so flavorful that I don't think it even needed the breading on the chicken. The servers, as always, are super friendly, efficient and add to the dining experience. The kitchen was a bit backed up but it's an all new back house staff and I have no doubt they will have it together in short order. Don't let reviews about the place being a local hangout serving 'comfort food' dissuade you from making the drive. The homey atmosphere, the front staff service and the food itself make it worth the drive! We will definitely continue to keep The Homestead in our list of places to dine!“

“I've been here before as well, but this time we visited for my mom's birthday. Brought our two young kids (6&8). All of the food was amazing! We got the nachos for an appetizer, soup, salad, cod, eggplant parm, and the kids got a burger. I think they may have the best nachos I've ever had before. And I love my nachos ? Will definitely be going again when we're in town.“

“Slightly higher prices than other breakfast places but you get what you pay for here. Great food, no matter what you like for breakfast, nicely presented with a touch of class like cloth napkins, attentive service and well separated seating.“

“A very pleasant surprise find after a tulip picking outing in Exeter. The food was nuanced and flavourful. We had the shaved veg salad and pork nachos for appetizers. Tasty dressings and great variety of textures and flavors. The Thai style fried rice was beautifully seasoned. You knew from the mound of perfectly crispy fried basil on top that the chef cared about serving delicious food that hits all the right notes. The texture of the beef rib was soft and juicy. The black bean burger was good and the fish and chips were huge and well cooked. The key lime pie and lava cake were not overly sweet and flavorful. Prices were a bit higher than I expected for being outside a city but you could easily pay the same prices for mediocre or worse food in Boston or Providence. Additionally, we loved all the Jamaican music. Great random find!“

“Great experience. Our server was kind and it was only about a 5-10 minute wait to get a table on an early Sunday afternoon.We started with strawberry lemonades which were super refreshing and not too sweet. The sassafras iced tea was sold out, unfortunately - looking forward to trying that next time.We got the shrimp and nausamp, Sly Fox benedict, and the Indigenous sandwich. The venison in both the sandwich and the sausage in the bene was delicious. The fry bread is a must-try and the grits were the best I've ever had them prepared. Everything was scratch-made and the portions were filling and satisfying.We had the pleasure of speaking with the chef Sherry Pocknett since we were there toward the end of breakfast/lunch service. She was a delight and explained to us how the ingredients are locally and directly sourced. The venison sausage had been made that morning! She is passionate about food and takes great care in what is served. The James Beard Award is very much deserved.This isn't some greasy spoon diner where you get your food super fast, so be prepared with that info and relax. Seeing reviews missing stars because of that is frustrating because some of the dishes have complexity and scratch-made food takes time, and it's worth the wait. Re-watch My Cousin Vinny to understand why real grits won't be on your table the moment you order.A wonderful breakfast and I can't wait to go back to try lunch (and dinner!) Thank you to Sherry and her lovely staff.“

“We had a delightful (off season) lunch at this lovely, spacious restaurant/bar off the main road in Charlestown, RI. We ate at the beautiful wide wooden bar and had a delicious and reasonably priced meal. The service was friendly, local, prompt and attentive. My cajun spiced flounder with horseradish aioli over rice with salsa was delicious, a very generous portion (made two meals) and spiced perfectly rather than the limited bland "cajun" food served elsewhere around here. The Garlic Bread Bites were also delicious. A lovely, quiet, delicious and very affordable meal just a minute off the beaten track. Highly recommend it, especially off season in South County, RI!“

“This place is beyond 5 star's.... Not only did they accommodate our trucks, they also had no issues with us spending the night. On top of that, they made us feel like family. And the food is amazing.... I can't wait to stop by here again.“

“99 Restaurant, Westerly, RI is one of the best most cost effective place to eat. The dinners are amazing, staff is super friendly, and your food is served with speed. If your looking for a place like this, stop into 99, you will not be disappointed. Five stars all the way.“

“Great spot. Stopped here yesterday. Nice cozy spot on the water. We sat at the bar and the female bartender was very good. She was welcoming, pleasant, friendly, professional and gave great service. We had drinks and food. The stuffies were really good and cooked perfectly and we shared the meatloaf dinner which was excellent. Will definitely come back when in the area.“