New American Restaurants near Mechanicsville, VA

“guy sitting at the bar eating steak & waffle, driving burgundy GMC w/ yellow plates. green forerunner is looking for you“

“Caught up with an old friend I hadn’t seen since around ’95/’96 over lunch on 6/17/2025. I’m not usually a downtown Richmond person—city crowds just aren’t my thing—but I’m really glad he suggested this spot. I made the drive from King William, and it was absolutely worth it! The food was fantastic, and the laid-back atmosphere made it the perfect place to reconnect. I had the pork carnitas with a Caesar side salad—super flavorful, and the pork was incredibly tender. The Caesar dressing? Easily one of the best I’ve ever had. I’d love to know if it was homemade or store-bought, because I need it in my life! Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxed and cool meeting spot. I’m already planning to explore more RIC gems soon!“

“This place checked almost all my boxes for brunch spots;a variety of Benny's, specialty cocktails especially ones with flowers, moonshine, and sparkling, chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy; stuffed French toast, and avocado toast. Ambiance was great; the building is an old school movie theatre. Both the food and service we're amazing; Jessica was handling her business!“

“this right here is the place to be good music best djs the staff was very professional and shout to the security guard at the front entrance for being very professional and nice but still held it down the atmosphere is so classy and shout out to the dj in the library always play the classics the food is on point and drinks a must place to visit and get your party on and shout out to host on the mic you have put Richmond back on the map once again I always enjoy myself and friends when we are at your HOFHEIMER and last to the mangers that keep it real and do interact with everyone .“

“Absolutely fantastic service and food. From oysters, main course, and dessert...the meal was fabulous. I have several food allergies and the chef made a special meal for us on my birthday. Highly recommend! (side note: I dropped my napkin when stepping out to the powder room and the staff promptly had a fresh and folded one waiting upon return). Immaculate attention to detail and customer service 🙌“

“The bacon wrapped scallops are wonderful. The chicken pot pie was the best I have ever had. My compliments to the Chef �“

“Such a lovely place with great food!“

“Cozy, fun, friendly, and delicious cuisine. Loved the Calamari and eggplant!“

“Phenomenal flavors paired together for sweet and savory dishes. Unique menu options they change regularly! So yummy 😋“

“Food was average at best. Out of everything including a cook. Actually closed the kitchen for about 30 minutes because cook was at end of shift and no one there to replace him. They are listed as a Priority Pass discounted restaurant and when asked, they looked at me like I was crazy. No clue.“

“The creative menu, food, service and eclectic atmosphere is sublime and the perfect match for any special occasion or just because you simply want the best around. Our table had the Beef Swellington as it is off the chart with its exceptional flavor and tenderness and the Halibut, beautifully married with fennel, orange and a few surprise spices made it one of the best we have ever had. Wine list is divine as is the Cocktail list. Highly recommend.“

“Food was outstanding, from the Cobia special to the rhubarb hand pie. Excellent food would highly recommend“

“A sheer delight! Every single detail was a fresh surprise. The chef, hosts, cooks, and servers were fabulously attentive. The decor was completely custom and provided a fresh ocean-side vibe. The atmosphere was calm and sophisticated. But the food! What an amazing menu! The flavors, textures, presentation, and quality of the food were elegant, creative, and delicious! I will plan to go back often! Our friends were offered amazing wine and champaign pairings. We enjoyed 6 courses including tune ceviche, braised tuna and sea weed, scallops atop a corn/salmon patty, flounder with a crab sauce served on succotash, mushroom ravioli with hanger steak, and pannetoni with pineapple and mint.“

“Amazing staff, even better food!! Vegan and dairy free options!! Will definitely be back!!“

“This place has a great atmosphere and the staff is wonderful. We were just driving through Richmond and decided to stop here for a bite. My husband had the brisket sandwich which he said was fantastic. I had the trainwrek that was so large and outstanding I couldn’t finish it and have leftovers. The food is fresh and has exquisite flavor! If I’m ever in Richmond again I will be returning.“

“Dear Emilia and Chef Joe, (a letter of thanks for a recent evening event for 62 ladies of The Fan Woman's Club) You and your staff have earned our highest admiration and gratitude in making The Tasting Supper an overwhelming success. This was truly a night sans pareil for all members of the Fan Women’s Club. You curated a seasonal menu elevated by quality farm-to-table ingredients with a combination of extraordinary flavors; crafted a French 75 that could rival the original; your staff provided impeccable and seamless service; and your restaurant gave us an intimate and jovial venue in which to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We have no doubt you’ll be seeing members of the Fan Women’s Club as regular diners in the months and years to come.“

“I'm familiar with the chef, and his food is impeccable. The new menu debuted tonight, and supporting this business was absolutely worth it. Great service and an excellent place for gatherings.“

“Great burger with excellent service“

“Just had a fantastic New Year's Eve dinner, complete with champagne. Primo service as always.“

“My wife and I went with a family member who came into town to visit. We didn't have a reservation (which I think is highly recommended) but we were able to sit at the bar. The service there was pretty good. In spite of a limited menu we ended up getting the Short Rib Egg rolls and the Fried Brussel Sprouts (both are their favorites) for starters. For my main entree I had the Shrimp and grits, which I was definitely a fan of. Overall I really enjoyed the atmosphere and aesthetic of the restaurant. I just recommend getting reservations“

“We tried Burtons tonight for my wife's birthday, and couldn't have been happier with out choice! The restaurant had a lively atmosphere - but felt really cozy and inviting. The food was absolutely amazing. From the calamari to steak and the lobster role, everything we had was delicious. A huge shout-out to our waiter, Robert, and Tristan, who made our dining experience fantastic!“

“Always a pleasure to visit Millie’s! One of our favorites!“

“My favorite venue for live music“

“This place is awesome! Great service, great food. My go-to every time I’m in Richmond.“

“We had a great dinner! The staff was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious! Our waiter Joseph went out of his way to make sure the evening was perfect! Thanks again! We will be back soon!“

“We come to Shagbark when we visit our kids here in Richmond. Everything is always delicious and the service is wonderful.“

“Atmosphere was great and so was the food. I will go again.“

“This place is amazing. Last week, I ordered one of their bowls and took home ramen for my husband. He loved it so much that we went back this weekend. Even the kids ate the food (manic and cheese and plain ramen noodles), which almost never happens. The staff was super accommodating with our requests to adjust the order for the kiddos. We also loved the patio and ate outside while it rained, so that was cool too. Two thumbs up from us 👍👍😊“

“Had lunch, busy little corner, worth the wait.“

“-Has an upstairs and downstairs stage area.
-To me it's an intimate venue as you are close to the stage.
-They do have a bar on both levels.
-Parking can be tricky. Suggest arriving early to secure a good parking spot around the area.
-Staff is nice every time.“

“Popped my drag brunch cherry and I must say 1000/10!!!“

“Hood, reasonably priced food“

“Good food, good service, and a laid-back atmosphere. I'm a big fan of the patio in the summer, but there are plenty of good options for seating. I'd highly recommend the sprouts as a side, since I've never had them quite like Kregger's makes them.“

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“Northside Grille has a ongoing great lineup of musical acts in a very relaxed atmosphere and high-quality talent“

“It was amazing. Our waitress Cait was very attentive food was amazing I give it 10 stars. ⭐️“

“They have a good classic burger and sweet potato fries. I would try them again.“

“Definitely 5 stars! Me and my daughter went for brunch, a pitcher of Mimosas and the best breakfast I've ever had. My daughter ordered the biscuits and gravy. They were so good, almost like a she-crab bisque flavor gravy-absolutely wonderful. I ordered the chicken biscuit, was also wonderful, the hot honey with the fresh homemade Bisquit was so flavorful. No wait to be seated, the waitstaff was very friendly. Definitely recommend and definitely will go back!“

“The best cart in Richmond!“

“Great food, drinks and service. A huge shout out to Ann S., one of the most personable and efficient servers you could ask for. And Joshua is such a great manager who interacts with his patrons and keeps everyone smiling. If you don't check this place out you're missing a gem.“

“One of the best social gathering places in RVA. Love Scott’s Addition.“

“Gay-Fa-Lay Flipper Waffle-fry nachos“

“Found Dinamo quite by accident. A Richmond-centric publication mentioned Dinamo as an aside in relation to another restaurant that had since closed. When we discovered Dinamo was still open (later evening) we decided to give it a whirl. The whirling airplane prop in the front window indicated that, at the very least, things would be not boring. We were coming in towards the end of service and were nonetheless greeted with warmth. Firstly, the bread got me baking again. No small feat. They were out of the T-Bone, which is what both of us were aiming for, and recommended the chicken. I dont like chicken. This chicken was amazing. Im still thinking about the bread and the beans. And the chicken. The Tiramisu was just, simply, decadent. Service, ambiance, food, hospitality…. Cant wait to return Dinamo. We added the“

“I had dinner there last night for the first time with several friends. I was a little apprehensive due to (what I thought) was a limited menu and seating. Wow… was I wrong. Truly one of the best dinner entrees I’ve had in a long time. I had the Duck Breast. It was perfectly cooked and presented, slightly under medium rare with crispy skin, perfectly rendered. Very impressive!! My tablemates had Sea Bass (2) and Snapper. We all shared tastes of each other meals and all of them were very nice. Limited tables, but very comfortable and a beautiful bar that seats 8. We’ll be back“

“The food was delicious. Make sure you wait at the front. The hostess caught a bit of an attitude because they had removed their 'Please wait to be seated sign', and I walked in and went to sit down. The breakfast has was gluten free and absolutely scrumptious. Great atmosphere. Good coffee.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“Great place to hangout with friends, and meet new people. Plenty to do here, with games like corn hole, basketball and pool, as well as plenty of seating if you just want to chill. The Monday night pool tournament is competitive, but the atmosphere is always friendly. Karaoke is on Thursday and Saturday, iirc. Bar staff and security are efficient and friendly, and the food options are plentiful, and always delicious! I highly recommend City Beach.“

“Best vegan options I'm addicted!!😋“

“wraps , it is always worth it .“

“The vibe is always right! The Vagabond offers nice ambiance, full service bars, and a place to enjoy some of the city's top urban Dj's. Go here on a Friday night, get some drinks, good food, and enter to Rabbit Hole for music that's gonna make you dance, bop your head, however you vibe.“