Croaker's Spot ★ 4.3
Croaker's Spot on Hull Street runs Black-owned soul-food and seafood since the 1990s. Generous Southern plates and fried-fish platters across the river.
Signature: Fried whiting, Catfish
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque is a texas barbecue restaurant in Scotts Addition, Richmond.
ZZQ in Scott's Addition runs central Texas brisket and ribs from a counter. Wednesday to Sunday until sold out, with mezcal cocktails on the side.
Signature dishes: Brisket, Pork ribs
Address: 3201 W Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Croaker's Spot on Hull Street runs Black-owned soul-food and seafood since the 1990s. Generous Southern plates and fried-fish platters across the river.
Signature: Fried whiting, Catfish
Sally Bell's Kitchen has sold box lunches since 1924, founded by Sarah Cabell Jones and Elizabeth Lee Milton. House-made cupcakes daily on Broad Street.
Signature: Box lunch, Deviled eggs
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
Can Can in Carytown is the Left-Bank-style brasserie Richmond crosses town for. Mussels, frites, marble bar, with Sunday brunch service deep in the room.
Signature: Mussels, Steak frites
Edo's Squid runs Italian-seafood plates above a Fan corner store on Harrison. Ed Vasaio of the long-gone Mamma Zu opened it in 2013; no reservations.
Signature: Grilled calamari, Hand-cut pasta
Dinamo on West Cary is Ed Vasaio's casual Italian room near the Altria Theatre. Pasta-driven menu, Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, reservations recommended.
Signature: Pasta, Seafood plates