Eat in Westhampton, Richmond

Acacia Midtown ★ 4.5

Dale Reitzer's Acacia Midtown at Libbie Mill is the third location of the modern-coastal room that began in Carytown in 1998. James Beard nominee.

Signature: Seared scallops, Coastal fish, Tasting menu

The Continental Westhampton ★ 4.3

The Continental on Grove Avenue is a Westhampton neighborhood spot for American food re-imagined. Sunday brunch is a fixture; the bar runs late.

Signature: Burger, Brunch plates, Cocktails

Lehja ★ 4.5

Sunny Baweja's Lehja runs upscale modern Indian at Short Pump. Two-time James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic; tandoor-driven menu.

Signature: Tandoori dishes, Lamb biryani, Chef's tasting

Acacia Midtown ★ 4.5

Dale Reitzer's third Acacia location, at Libbie Mill. Multi-time James Beard nominee and a 1999 Food and Wine Best New Chef; modern coastal Virginia cooking.

Lehja ★ 4.4

Sunny Baweja's upscale Indian room at Short Pump. Two-time James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic; tandoor-driven menu.

The Continental Westhampton ★ 4.3

The Continental on Grove Avenue is a long-running Westhampton neighborhood spot for American food re-imagined. Sunday brunch is a fixture; the bar runs late.

Signature: Burger, Brunch plates

Pearl's Bake Shoppe ★ 4.3

Pearl's Bake Shoppe on Patterson runs scratch-baked cupcakes, cakes and pastries. Sit-down counter near Westhampton, open Tuesday through Saturday.

Worth the queue: Cupcakes

Final Gravity Brewing Company ★ 4.3

Final Gravity on Lakeside in north Richmond runs a homebrew-shop and craft taproom combo. Sessionable American ales with weekend food trucks.

RVA Big Market ★ 4.2

RVA Big Market is Richmond's largest year-round Saturday market, held at Bryan Park. Food trucks, specialty vendors and seasonal produce, 9 to noon.

Williams Sonoma Cooking Class ★ 4.0

Williams Sonoma at Short Pump Town Center runs Skills Series cooking classes and a Baking School. Weekly sessions with curated tickets via Squadup.

The Kitchen Classroom ★ 4.3

The Kitchen Classroom on West Broad in Henrico runs interactive cooking classes. Knife skills, cocktails, global cuisines and dedicated date-night sessions.

Acacia Midtown ★ 4.4

Acacia Midtown at Libbie Mill is Dale Reitzer's third Acacia location. Multi-time James Beard nominee; modern coastal Virginia cooking, off-radar.

Order: Tasting menu.

Why locals love it: Tucked inside Libbie Mill's mixed-use complex; tourists searching downtown miss Dale Reitzer's modern-coastal room entirely.

Tip: Book directly via OpenTable; the bar accepts walk-ins on weeknights.

The Continental Westhampton ★ 4.3

The Continental in Westhampton runs weekend brunch alongside dinner. Crab cake Benedict, Bloody Marys and a Grove Avenue neighborhood crowd.

Order: Crab cake benedict.

Tip: Sundays book up earliest; weekday brunch is rare but the bar pours all weekend.