50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Richmond

“the best halal food in NYC I love going there“

“Absolutely phenomenal experience at CHIC’N CRAVE in Petersburg! I placed a large order just 30 minutes before closing—four chicken sandwiches, a 20-piece chicken tender meal, and their amazing honey biscuits—and everything was fresh, hot, and made to order. That kind of care and quality, especially so close to closing time, really impressed me. The food? Top-tier. The chicken sandwiches were perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the tenders were juicy with a golden crunch. But the honey biscuits stole the show—soft, buttery, and just the right touch of sweetness. What really stood out, though, was the service. The owner personally greeted me with a warm welcome, and you could tell they genuinely care about their customers. It’s rare to find that kind of hospitality and pride in both food and service. If you're in Petersburg or just passing through, CHIC’N CRAVE on North Sycamore Street is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Tried their gyro platters with white sauce n just little hot sauce on side.it was so delicious.loved this cozy place with so many options.“

“I love basically halal, the falafel shawarma is so good! Probably my favorite, but everything I’ve tried has been so good. It’s a blessing to experience authentic middle eastern foods here in rva. Highly recommend ❤️🇵🇸“

“Very good food! Staff was slightly busy, fulfilling online orders, but when he got to me after a few minutes of me being there, he took care of me and got me out of there quickly. Will absolutely recommend to people wanting to try. I will be going back.“

“Best vegan restaurant 😋 Flavor, variety, consistency, service 🙌 10/10 ⭐️“

“good service.cold slaw was good“

“I recently located to the Richmond Virginia area from Maryland. Having lived in Baltimore county for over thirty year's I experienced the pleasure of having the ability to obtain my favorite protein (fried chicken) at various locations throughout the Baltimore area. Once I moved to Chester Va all of this changed. Since being in the Richmond Virginia area; I have Googled fried chicken restaurants and numerous restaurants from the list Google provided, from Church's Fried Chicken ( which until they changed their recipe was a childhood favorite) to various mom & pop establishments and none of them had the southern comfort appeal of the fried chicken I remembered from Sunday dinner; that is until I found Lee's Famous. I entered with no preconceived thoughts other than I hope to enjoy the chicken. I approached the counter and reviewed the menu and placed my order for a two piece dark meal (two thighs) with double mashed potatoes with a sweet tea to eat there. My meal was prepared with virtually no wait time and my number was called. I received my order and after obtaining my hot sauce and salt and pepper, I sat down for the moment of truth. I wanted to experience this chicken in it's natural state from the fryer to the plate without anything added; so I picked up a chicken thighs and took a bite. The first thing I noticed is, the coating has a beautiful brown color and is flaky and when you bite into it has a crunch that once your teeth touch the meat, OMG ( oh my gosh) the juices just flow forth from the chicken. Once I put the Texas Pete hot on it, well it was game over. The mashed potatoes are just your run of the mill, but their gravy is in my humble opinion so good that I wish it was available on the retail market. You could use this gravy on turkey and stuffing, smothered pork chops I mean for me the list is endless. The only item I didn't enjoy was the biscuit. The biscuit leaves a lot to be desired. It's hard not fluffy and soft as a biscuit in my opinion should be; I would like to see the biscuit replaced with a soft roll of some type and then the meal would be spot on. However; inspite of the biscuit, Lee's Famous is hands down my go to spot for fried chicken. It's worth the thirty mile round trip. So do yourself a favor and check them out, you will not be disappointed.“

“Took the dog to the pump road dog park today. When leaving I decided to go to the Arby's there in short pump to grab lunch. Pulling up to the drive through I asked "do you guys still have the BLT" knowing it was a seasonal thing. The reply came "It's not on the menu anymore but we can sure still make you one. How many slices of bacon do you want on it ?" Long story short I got my BLT Thanks to them for a great job ......“

“3/25/26 stopped by after medical appt heading back to norfolk, I ordered nuggets 8 pc, fries, vanilla shake. Order#4513147 @ 11:30:25 reg.# 57 cashier Shadee and operator Greg Williams. The young man was very polite, helped me order and offered a free cookie for the trip back I accepted that chocolate chip cookie (which was the bomb) so was the vanilla shake. I told him I had just left VCU and has a follow up from surgery. I told him they are the bomb! They are very professional workers and they take great care of their patients. Everything was super excellent! I hadn't had chic fil a in a few years because of weight issues but I had a long ride home, no breakfast so I thought I'd get some lunch. The food was at the perfect temp, not red hot just right! The vanilla shake was delicious, hadn't had one of those in years. The cookie I waited awhile to eat but delicious! Excellent, Excellent service! Keep up the good work! Love the heaters for the employees and customers! Your the Bomb!“

“I had a great experience at Five Guys in Richmond, VA. The restaurant was very clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in. Our order was taken quickly and the service was fast. The food came out fresh and exactly as ordered. The burgers were delicious and the fries were hot and flavorful. Even though it was busy, the team worked efficiently and kept everything moving smoothly. The dining area and tables were kept clean throughout our visit. It’s always nice to see a place that takes pride in both their food and their service. I’ll definitely stop by again the next time I’m in Richmond.“

“Chicken fingers are good..get 4 tenders and fountain drink toast and coleslaw slaw for around $13..the lemonade is truly horrible..tastes like watered down Gatorade..I asked them did they run out of sugar that day. They said no its always tasteless“

“BEST FISH SANDWICH E V E R!!!!!!!!!! And just had one today...for the first time. McD's and BK are so sad in comparison. FANS for life!!!!“

“I love them so much!!! Their food is awesome and their staff are very friendly. They have great milkshakes too! 😋“

“Love supporting local food joints!“

“I highly recommend, it serves good food overall!“

“I work at a nearby building and come here for breakfast/lunch many times a week (not the healthiest I know I’m working on meal prepping okay lol) and they’re always kind and courteous and I never really have issues. Today I placed a pick up order for my breakfast and someone apparently just took it before I got in. Even though I came after breakfast had ended they did their very best to make sure I got the meal I ordered anyway and took the time to mend the situation even in a clearly very busy time. Decided they earned this review for that haha“

“I had visited this place while passing through Virginia for work. The food was excellent and would definitely eat there again if I'm in town.“

“This is really a Great place to eat. The food is always hot, the fried okra is the best i have Ever had ! The hush puppies are not overly oily & Much better than any higher end restaurant in OBX NC. They have broiled fish choices & good coleslaw. With the specials the price is very reasonable.. I need to come here more often !“

“I have a severe gluten allergy and ordered my food at a very super busy time and Keith from the store jumped up immediately and made sure it stayed gluten free. As someone who travels for a living this made me feel so safe since my entire bill of health is based on this allergy. Being able to find somewhere like this while traveling and someone like Keith makes a world of difference and I wish every person with an allergy or with celiac can find someone like Keith. He needs to be promoted!!!“

“I was at the end of a 13-hour shift. I placed a DoorDash pickup order because it was past 8pm and I didn’t have time to cook anything for dinner. The DD app said my order would take 11 minutes but I showed up a little early so the employees asked me to come back thru the drive-thru in a couple more minutes (unusual to allow DoorDash orders to be picked up in drive-thru at all). they saw me and understood I was exhausted. I went and parked out front, to wait to go around the drive-thru again in a few mins. The employees advocated for me and the shift manager herself brought me my order outside directly. I was so grateful to all of them, good considerate people. Thankful 🙏🏻 — she was so kind to me.“

“Five guys on Forest Hill Ave. The really tall manager, he is very professional and friendly. I love eating here, the staff at night is always working hard and taking care of customers going above and beyond. I will definitely be back for more. Only con I would say is the price is a little high. But, its, worth it. Food tastes great everytime.“

“I always have a great experience at this place. The team is always friendly, welcoming, and fast with the service. My food is consistently fresh and the restaurant is always clean and organized. They really make customers feel appreciated every time. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat!“

“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! We went through the drive-thru around 8:30pm. ALL of the employees were spot on! Friendly. Polite. Informative. VERY patient! And my boyfriend JUST said, VERY NICE. WE TRULY ENJOYED EVERYTHING! The brisket bacon flatbread is to die for, just so you know!! We really felt like they cared. Especially cared about making our food right. THANK YOU!! GREAT TEAM!!👍🏻👏🏻😊“

“Nicest Arbys I've ever been in. The food was excellent Staff friendly. I loved the Brunswick Stew.“

“When I moved to Richmond from Charlottesville, I was SO HAPPY to discover a Sticks in Willow Lawn! I loved Sticks in Charlottesville and the one in Willow Lawn is equally excellent. Best. Hummus. EVER“

“I want to give the manager Mr Jose a shout out for being a great manager who listens and who is very helpful. I accidentally ordered some food on my mobile app on Halloween day and called to speak to a manager to see how to go about getting my order canceled. Mr Jose answer the phone and had a better idea he told me to go inside the store speak to the manager and let them know that I've talked to him personally and see if they will help me get my order at the correct location in Chester. If it wasn't for Mr Jose's quick thinking and his wonderful customer service skills I don't think I would have been able to have qdoba's that night because I really did not want to ride all the way back to Richmond. Keep doing the great job that you do Mr Jose I want to tell you again I am so very thankful for your kindness.“

“After a full day visiting my grandfather at Barefoot and not eating all day this was just the thing I needed. The philly steak combo was amazing and the strawberry lemonade was delicious. Fries cooked to perfection. I will definitely be coming back here when I'm in the Richmond area again!!“

“This Chic-fil-A is located in Chippenham hospital. The service is great. The staff is always friendly, the place is always clean and our food always hot. This is my go to when I don't feel like going all the way to the Forest Hill location.“

“I come here every Thursday night and Serwaa always gives me the best customer service. I am excited every Thursday to come and see her. Thank you for everything you do Serwaa. I hope Chic Fila realizes what an absolute gem they have with Serwaa.“

“My partner and I came out tonight around 10:45 for comfort food from the drive thru, and when I tell you we both got the best trays we've ever had you best believe it. Guy running the window said my pleasure and it made us giggle some too“

“The food is really good and there Stafe are very friendly“

“This is the only place where I found chicken livers on the menu and they are delicious!“

“Very fast and everything was right.“

“NICE GOOD FOOD on the menu“

“Amazing subs. Wawa is pretty much my favorite restaurant right now. They're dope and the workers are always really nice, and it's super busy, so you know basically everyone loves them. They taking over and doin a good business. Hells yeah“

“The staff was super friendly. They were training someone new in the kitchen, so the food took a little longer, but they were very nice about explaining the situation and even gave us a free shake for the inconvenience. They were truly wonderful.“

“The workers were very nice and the food was exactly as expected for a fast meal. I deducted one star because it could've been a little cleaner. The trays the food was served on were dirty and the restaurant just seemed in need of a thorough cleaning.“

“DaVinci Pizza in Richmond is an absolute gem! The pizza is always fresh, hot, and bursting with flavor — the crust perfectly crisp yet soft inside, the sauce rich and savory, and the toppings incredibly fresh. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the service is fast without ever sacrificing quality. Whether you dine in or take out, every bite feels crafted with care. Easily one of the best pizza spots in Richmond — highly recommended!“

“Italian coffee and Espresso machines with experience and professionalism, commercial and for home, traditional and super automatic.“

“Just got my order and they said it would be here at 11:52 and it's 11:41... pizza is cooked perfectly as are the breadsticks!! Thank you pizzahut“

“Definitely set the standards for the fastfood industry. Never a long wait.
Customer service is as always the best a customer can ask for. The entire staff always professional and polite. Special thanks to Don and
Ms B at the front counter“

“I had a wonderful experience. I was greeted when I entered and the young man at the register was courteous. I order 4 chicken 🍗 egg 🥚 & cheese 🧀 biscuits. Which if you’ve been to Hardee’s before then you should know that they most always cook the food to order so I knew that I had to wait and didn’t mind doing so if it insures that I will receive hot food 🥘. The staff were clearly working diligently to get the orders out and having a good time doing so. I got my food and when I got home I noticed the heart ❤️ shaped biscuits good job 👍🏾 Hardee’s. No complaints here.“

“I had the country wrap at Kenn-Tico Wraps and it was absolutely delicious. The wrap was filled with tender slices of turkey breast, country ham, and chicken salad. All topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and mayo. But the best part was their new habanero and ghost pepper hot sauce that I added to the wrap. It was so tasty and spicy, it got me sweating. It was the perfect balance of flavor and heat. If you love spicy food, you have to try this hot sauce. Kenn-Tico Wraps is my favorite food cart in Richmond. They have fresh ingredients, friendly service, and a great variety of wraps to choose from. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a satisfying lunch.“

“This place, if you know you know the food, the burgers, the quality. It's always there, just be prepared to bring Matt wallet. Everything is quite pricey, ones.You start ordering more than one item, but that wouldn't deter anyone who wants a really good burger“

“I pulled in 5 mins before closing and didnt even realize. Ordered 3 items. The gentlemen informed me very nicely they were waiting on it to cook cause they are closing in 5 mins. I work in the food industry so I immediately apologized. I know how it is. He was so nice and sweet tho. Told me it was just fine. And the food was obviously fire. I have really bad anxiety so he definitely made it a nice experience for me even tho I was that one customer that gotta roll thru 5 mins to close. Im sorry again. Yall are great tho ❤️“

“Me & My Good Friends Come Here Saturday’s After Work, The Food Is Great & The Employees Are Very Friendly & Helpful, Lisa Goes Above & Beyond Every Time & Never Stresses When You Might Need Something Else, She Makes This Location Great & Is The Reason We Will Continue To Visit This Location Over The Rest. Thanks Lisa For All You Do!“

“Great establishment I couldn’t get enough of this place first off the food was hot and ready baby it tasted like heaven in food form im pretty sure that I had a release of some tarter sauce in my jeans from the stimulation overload you know it’s good when I finished all my food even though I just finished some ready rock!! not to mention how awesome and friendly the staff where towards me and my 2nd cousin we had a great date night was a perfect way to follow up our quickie (parking lot was a perfect spot to bust one out real quick) they had this chick with red hair working behind the counter she was extremely nice and very helpful when it came to deciding on my meal I will definitely be back just to see her again I dumped my cousin in hopes of having a chance with the cash register girl I plan on shooting my shot sometime this week when I’m back on that side of town scoring some new !“

“This particular location has a staff that is fantastic, outgoing, friendly with fast service. A MUST on your dinning out list. Lunchtime or dinner time. Reasonable prices on all items.
Cannot speak on their other locations, but this spot gets all A's!!!“

“First time visiting & were greeted by a welcoming young lady who took our order. Plenty of inside seating, parking & helpful staff.🥰“