Rappahannock - Richmond

4.6

2544 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for happy hour

Upscale, yet casual industrial-chic seafood outfit - offering an enormous raw bar featuring its own farm-raised oysters - seasonal dishes, plus artisan cocktails, craft beers, and an incredible wine selection in airy digs. Located in the Theatre District of Richmond, VA's City Center.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 545-0565
Website
http://rappahannockrva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ian Boothman
Catering
Rappahannock is an arm of Rappahannock Oyster Co (www.rroysters.com), which provides mobile raw bars and seafood small plates for weddings, parties and other functions.
Private party facilities
Whether a seated dinner or a reception style event, Rappahannock and it's private dining room is the perfect spot for your group!
Private party contact
Rappahannock Restaurant: (804) 545-0565

Location
320 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
4th Street
Parking details
In addition to street parking, Rappahannock has many nearby parking lots, such as 4th & Broad and 4th & Main.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Baked Oysters$16.00
dates, benton's bacon, garlic scapes
Oysters & Pearls*$20.00
rappahannock oysters, with strawberry-basil granita, and trout caviar
Farm Salad$11.00
arugula and mixed greens, meadow creek farms mountaineer cheese, apples, lemon vinaigrette
Charred Beet & Carrot Salad$15.00
orange segments, almonds, arugula, onion ricotta, burnt-orange vinaigrette
Cheese Plate$16.00
assorted cheeses, jams, jellies, and nuts
Wood-Grilled Octopus$18.00
fingerling potatoes, marinated red peppers, castelvetrano olives, lemon crème fraîche
Sub Rosa Bread Plate$9.00
herb-shallot compound butter
Steak Tartare**$16.00
egg, candied mustard seed, pickled shallot, miso mayo
Baked Clams$15.00
thai sausage, coconut reduction, basil gremolata
Pork & Pickle Plate$19.00
charcuterie and pickled vegetables, leek chow chow

Main

Wood-Grilled Whole Fish
hoppin' john with benton's bacon, mojo, chili paste, scallions
- MP
Pork Cut
carrots, arugula, fingerling potatoes, grilled peaches, chimichurri, and peach gastrique
- MP
Scallops*$35.00
black rice, yellow coconut curry, pineapple, thai basil, chili oil
Beef Cut*
miso-marinated served with a chilled farrow salad, grilled bok choy and radishes, pickled shallots, and miso vinaigrette
- MP
Black Garlic Burger*$20.00
harmony hill beef, shredded lettuce, bread and butter pickles, and a black-garlic mayo on a hawaiian bun, house-made fingerling potato salad
Paella$35.00
calasparra rice, lamb merguez, piquillo peppers orange aioli, assorted shellfish
Pan-Seared Fish$35.00
asparagus, turnips, mixed greens, carrot ginger dressing, fresno peppers, goat cheese, pickled watermelon rind

What 2,544 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Seafood
Richmond
Innovative
Richmond
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rappahannock in Richmond offers a unique menu with "amazing flavors" and high-quality cuisine. Guests rave about the "best oysters ever" and excellent service. The oysters, pan-seared fish, and desserts are particularly praised. While some find the prices high and service inconsistent at times, the overall dining experience remains enjoyable and memorable.

2,544 Reviews

C
Crystal
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
My first impression when I walked in was the seating is pretty close together and we will become acquainted with other guests. I felt a little crammed in our seats. There was a pre-fix menu for Valentine’s Day that I didn’t know about until getting there. The food came quickly but I barely saw our server and she never came back but to get our check to pay. That was a bit of a bummer for me because I am big on experiences. The food selection I actually wanted was not available on the pre-fix menu so that was another factor. Overall it was ok but not what I expected.
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Wayne
VIP
Richmond
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Oddly, the oysters were ok but not exceptional. Scallops were excellent as was the burger. Service was spot on. Kitchen was exceedingly slow given we were one of just a few early dinners.
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Rick
VIP
Richmond
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great dining experience! Top for seafood restaurants and service. Thank you Katie. The oyster selections and smoked fish spread were excellent. Rockfish and Branzino also both excellent. Sancerre was best pairing. So the selections per course and the wine menu we not extensive but they did not need to be. Stick with what you do so well. The preparation was superb.
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Jona
VIP
Richmond
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly enjoyed our dining experience Server was great food was amazing Oysters, fish dip, scallops and a piece of pie to end! definitely will return
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Melissa
Richmond
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was really excited to try to this restaurant, so we made reservations with friends to eat there before seeing a show. Parking was easy and we were seated right away. Everything about our meal and visit here was fine. Service was kind of slow, but fine. Food was fine - not memorable or anything to rave over, but not bad. Portion size was ok, although none of us felt the price was worth the quality or quantity of our food. Waitress never offered for us to see a dessert menu, so we assumed they didn't serve dessert. We ended up going to a different place for dessert after our meal here. There was nothing bad about our experience or meal here, but it is not a restaurant I feel like I would go back to or tell others they need to eat at when we have a lot of other places to chose from.
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B
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing space and food. This is a new fav spot!!!
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Katie
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Drinks were overpriced ($18) and barely any volume specifically for their Manhattan. We didn't like the mussels. They were small and the broth had no flavor. Whipped ricotta was yummy but came with no bread and we had to ask and wait for a long time to get more. Risotto was delicious but we won't come back
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Debbie
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Oysters, pan seared fish, and dessert were very good. Took forever to get a second glass of wine, not sure why. Service started out well and then tapered off. Gumbo and bread disappointing.
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Aaron
VIP
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The flavors in the food were AMAZING. What a unique menu. If you want something different, unique and quality cuisine, check out Rappahannock
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Curtis
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific dinner meeting with excellent waitress and one of the best meals that I've had in RVA
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FAQs

Rappahannock - Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 545-0565.

Rappahannock - Richmond is rated 4.6 stars by 2544 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

320 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219

Additional information

Cross street
4th Street
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
In addition to street parking, Rappahannock has many nearby parking lots, such as 4th & Broad and 4th & Main.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ian Boothman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://rappahannockrva.com/
Phone number
(804) 545-0565
Catering
Rappahannock is an arm of Rappahannock Oyster Co (www.rroysters.com), which provides mobile raw bars and seafood small plates for weddings, parties and other functions.
Private party facilities
Whether a seated dinner or a reception style event, Rappahannock and it's private dining room is the perfect spot for your group!
Private party contact
Rappahannock Restaurant: (804) 545-0565

Featured in

The Best Bars for Foodies in Richmond

Rappahannock - Richmond

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

The Best Bars for Foodies in Richmond

Scallops

Oysters & Pearls

Baked Oysters

Raw Bar

Oysters**$15.00

Caviar Plate**$40.00

Ceviche*$17.00

Small

Baked Oysters$16.00

Oysters & Pearls*$20.00

Farm Salad$11.00

Charred Beet & Carrot Salad$15.00

Cheese Plate$16.00

Wood-Grilled Octopus$18.00

Sub Rosa Bread Plate$9.00

Steak Tartare**$16.00

Baked Clams$15.00

Pork & Pickle Plate$19.00

Main

Wood-Grilled Whole Fish

Pork Cut

Scallops*$35.00

Beef Cut*

Black Garlic Burger*$20.00

Paella$35.00

Pan-Seared Fish$35.00

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