Richmond, VA

Croaker's Spot
DESCRIPTION: local diner that recorded jazz and R&B plays in the background; features jazz memorabilia in a nice setting; opening a franchise in Peterburg, VA

CUISINE: Nouveau Soul Food and Seafood; platters and crab cakes are specialties

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Wed 11a-9p, Thu-Fri 11a-10p, Sat 12a-11p; Sun 1p-7p

ADDRESS: 1020 Hull Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 804-269-0464

WEBSITE: http://www.croakersspot.com

The Nile Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: traditional Ethiopian restaurant

CUISINE: Ethiopian

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Sun & Tue-Thu Noon-10p, Fri-Sat Noon-11p
ADDRESS: 309 North Laurel Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 804-225-5544

WEBSITE: http://www.nilerichmond.com

 

Ballieaux Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: A farm-to-table restaurant; used to be a jazz joint called Bogard's, now features live music in the back room; Cosmo owners but has a West Indian flavor; Balliceaux is from the Patois name of an uninhabited Caribbean island St. Vincent and the Grenadines- it translates to Freedom Island; restaurant is located in the trendy Fan District near Virginia Commonwealth University

CUISINE: Caribbean

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 5p-Close, Sun 10:30a-2:30p and 5p-9p
ADDRESS: 203 North Lombardy Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 804-355-3008

WEBSITE: http://www.balliceauxrva.com

 

M Bistro & Wine Bar

DESCRIPTION: Upscale Bistro; owner and head chef Michael Hall has a long history in Richmond; He used to own the Vine and was the Executive Chef at Berkley Restaurant of the Berkley Hotel; Guests caan dine alfresco on the sidewalk patio or inside at the bar or upstairs in our café; located at ROCKETTS Landing downtown in the Richmond Canal area

CUISINE: French-Southern; practically evertyhing on the menu is delicious

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon 4p-10p, Tue Fri 7a-10p, Sat 9a-10p, Sun 11a-4p

ADDRESS: 4821 Old Mainstreet  MAP
PHONE: 804-652-2300
WEBSITE: http://www.mbistro-rocketts.com

Manhattans
DESCRIPTION: Upscale restaurant; frequent venue for Black professional networking over lunch or dinner; seats 50+

CUISINE: Nouveau American

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11a-9p, Thu 11a-10p, Fri 11a-11p, Sat 5p-11p

ADDRESS: 112 North 5th Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 804-644-5777

WEBSITE:

 

Taylor Mansion Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Formerly the historic home of Rev. W. L. Taylor - The Mansion features a two-level restaurant and a 120-seat listening room for live entertainment, it connects directly to the Hippodrome Theater; historic photos of Chitlin Circuit performers and the salvaged original movie projectors from the 1930's now decorating the bar
CUISINE: Southern cuisine

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: TBD

ADDRESS: 528 North Second Street  MAP

PARKING: on street
PHONE: 804-308-2913
WEBSITE: http://www.thehippblog.blogspot.com

Tropical Soul Sea & Soul Food Café
DESCRIPTION: small cafe that features live jazz band on some weekends and Tuesday night poetry 9p-until

CUISINE: Seafood and Soul Food

COVER CHARGE: yes for some events

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu Noon-9p, Fri-Sat Noon-1a

ADDRESS: 314 North 2nd Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 804-771-1605

WEBSITE:

Ann’s Soul Food Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Open for breakfast and lunch

CUISINE: Soul Food; patrons rave about the from yams, greens and meetloaf

COVER CHARGE: yes, during special events

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS:

ADDRESS: 216 East Broad Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 804-643-5337

WEBSITE: none

Grandma's Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: sit down restaurant for lunch and dinner; local R&B bands perform on the weekend – some are quite good

CUISINE: Soul Food

COVER CHARGE: no

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: Sun 2p-8p, Mon-Thu Noon-9:30p, Fri-Sat Noon-11p

ADDRESS: 3825 Walmsley Blvd  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 804-714-0401

WEBSITE: none

 

Hidden Treasure
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant

CUISINE: Combination of cuisines

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 219 East Clay Street  MAP

 

Hawks Barbecue
DESCRIPTION: Cafe

CUISINE: Barbecue

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 2311 West Broad Street  MAP

Hyperlink Café
DESCRIPTION: Hip-Hop café featuring Wi-Fi Internet

CUISINE: light fare

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 814 West Grace Street  MAP