Rappahannock - Richmond

4.6

2534 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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 2,534 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
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Virginia
Innovative
Richmond
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rappahannock in Richmond offers an exceptional seafood experience with "great service" and "fantastic fresh oysters." Guests rave about its "perfect summer sides" and expertly prepared dishes like grilled branzino and octopus. While some find the portions small, the flavors are "packed with flavor." A must-visit for seafood lovers!

2,534 Reviews

J
John
Charleston
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed in the limited offering of fish entrees and they ran out of the fish offering early in-the evening. Host wouldn’t give us a 4 top “for 4people” then sat 2 people at the same table I requested. Service was excellent. Andy went out of his way to accommodate us and review my concerns. I’ll go to the Charleston location but Richmond is off my travel list. .
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Debbie
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Branzino with.black Kale was outstanding. I have never had better. The service was excellent
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Bernard
Richmond
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Restaurant was walking distance from our hotel. Service was just at the right pace with a very nice server. Would recommend.
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Chandra
VIP
Nashville
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was pretty good. Really enjoyed the oysters, both baked and raw. My salad was lackluster but it was a salad. Peanut butter dessert was very good. Waitstaff was prompt and knowledgeable. I thought for what we ordered the bill was high. $200 Drinks were expensive. I’d go back for the oysters but have drinks at home b4 you go.
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Robert
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to dine at Rappahannock Oyster Co. and it was worth it!! I love that they are invested in their own oyster farms. Farm to Table is the goal! Hubby and I enjoyed their oysters on the half, roasted oysters, smoked fish dip, and soup du jour, Clam Chowder (New England Styles). The Clan Stew was TOP NOTCH!! Exactly how clam chowder should be!!
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Deborah
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice menu - flavors of the season. Service was outstanding. Enjoyable evening out!
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Derek
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience. The service was amazing even tho it was very busy! Helped out in an instant. Will definitely come back for the amazing cocktails they had. Started with the oysters that were so tasty. Can’t wait to come back and try the entrees !
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Maria
VIP
Richmond
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed. Great food and service. We will be back!
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Bert
Richmond
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fish dip appetizer was outstanding. Tilefish, scallops, and pork chop were very good. Dessert was nice, but not memorable. Server did an excellent job.
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steve
VIP
Greensboro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
All in all it was great but for some reason it was about 80 degrees in the restaurant and it is very loud.
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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 2534 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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

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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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