This entry is devoted to #70 of my Day Zero Project which is to eat at 101 new restaurants. I will be adding to this list each time I visit a new restaurant. So if you are looking for inspiration to visit new places in or around the Richmond area or if you like to travel I will have something for you.
Jump to my To Visit List.
- 821 Cafe – Richmond, VA (small spot near VCU, good sandwich)
- Cafe Caturra – Richmond, VA (Comfortable, Good sandwiches, wines, patio)
- Blue Coyote – Squaw Valley, CA (Apres-Board drinks and munchies)
- Katana-Ya – San Francisco, CA (A SF establishment, small and very good. You will wait.)
- Toast Eatery – San Francisco, CA (New diner style)
- Dottie’s True Blue Cafe – San Francisco, CA (You will wait, but it’s worth it)
- Sliders – San Francisco, CA (Really good burgers and shakes.)
- Sudachi – San Francisco, CA (Japanese floor tables in the back, good sushi)
- Sugar Cafe – San Francisco, CA (Couches and a stylish fireplace.)
- Puccini & Pinetti – San Francisco, CA (Nice setting in the city)
- House of Nanking – San Francisco, CA (Do it, but prepare to wait.)
- Big Basin Cafe – Saratoga, CA (Small coffee/sandwich shop)
- Hogs Breath Inn – Carmal, CA (Very cool outdoor area, rustic too)
- Brophy’s – Carmel, CA (Nice sports bar)
- Post Ranch Inn – Big Sur, CA (Wow! This place is nice. What a view.)
- The Natural Cafe – Santa Barbara, CA (Healthy and fresh)
- Chaya Venice – Venice Beach, CA (Might see someone famous, nice setting)
- The Lobster – Santa Monica, CA (Right next to the pier. A local favorite.)
- Norm’s – Los Angeles, CA (Late night goodness)
- STK – Los Angeles, CA (Famous for a reason)
- Sundried Tomato Cafe – Laguna Beach, CA (Very good lunch on the patio)
- Gulfstream – Newport Beach, CA (Great setting and food, do it!)
- Trump National Golf Course – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Views of the ocean and course)
- The Izaka-ya by Katsuya – Manhattan Beach, CA (Sushi was off the charts)
- Nate’s Taco Truck Stop – Richmond, VA (CLOSED)
- Perly’s Restaurant & Deli – Richmond, VA (Sandwich was good)
- Da Lat – Richmond, VA (Good Pho)
- Westwood Fountain – Richmond, VA (Chocolate Chip Pancakes)
- Huynh’s Vietnamese Cuisine – Richmond, VA (Standard but good)
- Kenn-Tico Cuban Bar & Grill – Richmond, VA (Good Cuban, Not Kuba Kuba Though)
- Lamplighter Roasting Company – Richmond, VA (Try the 17½)
- Mama J’s – Richmond, VA (Awesome Chicken)
- Tarrant’s Cafe – Richmond, VA (Great Fish Tacos)
- Cafe Ole Carytown – Richmond, VA ( CLOSED)
- Ettamae’s Cafe – Richmond, VA (CLOSED)
- Cellar Door – Richmond, VA (CLOSED)
- Sticks Kebob Shop – Richmond, VA (Good Fast Casual)
- Black Sheep – Richmond, VA (Massive Sandwiches)
- Buffington’s & Wines – Richmond, VA (CLOSED)
- Boka Truck – Richmond, VA (More Tacos)
- Balkan Restaurant – Richmond, VA (Easy to miss in a shopping center)
- Franklin Inn – Richmond, VA ($3.95 Burger)
- Palermo – Richmond, VA (Amazing Gnocchi)
- Amuse at the VMFA – Richmond, VA (Look at art then go to dinner)
- Cinema Taco – Charlottesville, VA (Try the Empanadas)
- The Mill on MacArthur – Richmond, VA ($5 Flatbread Pizza was good)
- Secco – Richmond, VA ($10 Pre-Fixe Menu is incredibly good)
- Java Surf Cafe – Virginia Beach, VA (Healthy, Breakfast all day, Fresh Desserts)
- Surf Rider – Virginia Beach, VA (Fried food on the water)
- Johnny Rockets – Richmond, VA (Just a so-so burger joint)
- Plaza Azteca – Richmond, VA (Basically a nicer looking Mexico Restaurant)
- Blue Goat – Richmond, VA (Pig Tail with Gorgonzola Polenta was on point)
- Basilis Greek Restaurant – Richmond, VA (Greek Meatball Panini was Mmmm)
- Northside Grill – Richmond, VA (Cuban was tasty and the patio is large)
- The Dairy Bar Restaurant – Richmond, VA (Voted best milkshake)
- Selba – Richmond, VA (Nice Terrace Garden in the back)
- Ejay Rin – Richmond, VA (CLOSED NOW CAMDEN’S)
- White Anchovie – Richmond, VA (CLOSED NOW IRONFISH)
- Stella’s – Richmond, VA (Best Greek)
- Conch Republic – Richmond VA (Great Waterfront Setting)
- Jamaica House – Richmond, VA (Real Jamaican Food)
- Morgan’s Mango – St. John, USVI (best food on island)
- Uncle Joe’s BBQ – St. John, USVI (awesome ribs)
- XO Bistro – St. Thomas, USVI (wine bar)
- The Watering Hole – Tortola, BVI (wine bar and awesome pizzas)
- Sky Restaurant – Tortola, BVI (great sushi)
- Baths and Turtle – Virgin Gorda, BVI (nice outdoor spot in Spanish Town)
- Foxy’s – Jost Van Dyke, BVI (one of the most famous places in the BVI’s)
- Sydney’s Peace & Love – Jost Van Dyke, BVI (fresh lobster sandwich)
- Donkey Diner – St. John, USVI (serves a killer breakfast)
- Deli Grotto – St. John, USVI (great sandwiches)
- Enoteca Sogno – Richmond, VA (had some fresh pesto gnocchi)
- The Hard Shell Bellgrade – Midlothian, VA (8500sq ft, amazing space for events)
- Portico Restaurant & Bar – Richmond, VA (beautiful decor, incredible patio)
- India K’Raja – Richmond, VA ($7 lunch buffet, but the ambiance is bad)
- Dot’s Back Inn – Richmond, VA (cheap drinks and good brunch)
- Station 2 – Richmond, VA (Get a 3.5oz burger and sweet potato tots)
- The Empress – Richmond, VA (CLOSED, REOPENING WITH NEW OWNER)
- Sushi Box – Midlothian, VA (Pick 3 Dinner)
- Avenue 805 – Richmond, VA (Restaurant Week, Getting all Pumpkin!)
- Wild Ginger – Midlothian, VA (Excellent Sushi)
- Stuzzi – Richmond, VA (True Neapolitan pizza )
- Phat Philly – Richmond, VA (Great Cheesesteak and Chicken Cheesesteak)
- Tobacco Road Sports Cafe – Raleigh, NC (Great place for a game or UFC)
- Veya – Sandy Ground, Anguilla (Everything is unbelievable)
- Trattoria Tramonto – Shoal Bay West, Anguilla (sits on an incredible beach)
- SandBar – Sandy Ground, Anguilla (great tapas on the water)
- Jacala – The Vallley, Anguilla (intuitive fresh cuisine)
- Straw Hat – Meads Bay, Anguilla (casual beach bar)
- Dolce Vita – Sandy Ground, Anguilla (excellent Italian)
- Libby Market – Richmond, VA (build your own sammie, so good)
- Pasture – Richmond, VA (creative tapas style)
- Macarena’s – Richmond, VA (CLOSED)
- The Peacock Pantry – Richmond, VA (Old Mainstream, Old Cirrus, Old Dogwood)
- Garnett’s Cafe – Richmond, VA (tons of good sammies)
- M Bistro – Richmond, VA (great 5 course meal on NYE) — END OF 2011
- Magpie – Richmond, VA (fried butternut squash potato gnocchi, apple Gouda sauce)
- Blue Ridge Cafe – Charlottesville, VA (kept it simple with a White Pizza)
- Ray’s Diner – Elkton, VA (Sausage, Egg & Cheese was money)
- Chicken Fiesta – Richmond, VA (1/4 Dark Chicken, Fried Yucca and Beans for $5. Quick)
- Hogshead Cafe – Richmond, VA (good little BBQ joint)
- Steuben’s – Denver, CO (Mac & Cheese was on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.)
- Red Lion – Vail, CO (The personal Nachos are enough for 4)
- The George – Vail, CO (Good Pub Grub, All Apps $9 from 3-9)
- Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli – Eagle, CO (Best Bagel I’ve ever had)
- Kickapoo Tavern – Keystone, CO (Great Apres Ski)
- Spoon Cafe – Keystone, CO (Another great Apres Ski)
- Beavertails – Keystone, CO (Possibly one of the greatest things ever. Look it up.)
- Moe’s Original BBQ – Vail, CO (Awesome and Cheap! Pulled Pork and Banana Pudding)
- Phil’s Continental Lounge – Richmond, VA (New location for an old classic)
- Peter Chang – Richmond, VA (Eat anything)
- Charlie’s Waterfront – Farmville, VA (Dessert Platter!)
- Burger Bach – Richmond, VA (Great New Zealand Burgers. Try the South Land)
- Rocoto – Richmond, VA (Try a Papusa)
- Pazzo’s Pizza – Beaver Creek, CO (Food)
- Gore Range Brewery – Edwards, CO ( Local brews, check it out.)
- E-Town – Edwards, CO ( Great back room, get the Donut Dessert)
- Minturn Saloon – Minturn, CO (Good Ribs and Quail)
- No Se Hagan Bolas Taqueria, Beaver Creek, CO (Authentic)
- The Continental – Richmond, VA (New design of the old Phil’s)
- Lunch – Richmond, VA (The Lyon’s Den was great)
- Mint – Richmond, VA (Rice pudding dessert)
- Blow Toad – Richmond, VA (CLOSED)
- C Street – Richmond, VA (Great Bacon, Arugula and Pimento Cheese Sandwich)
- 250 Sports Grill – Goochland, VA (great bar eats and specialty drinks)
- Belmont Pizza – Richmond, VA (huge slices for $2.50)
- Don’t Look Back – Richmond, VA (Good Tacos and Burritos)
- 525 at the Berry-Burk – Richmond, VA (Beef Brisket was good, but pricey)
- Toast – Richmond, VA (Meatloaf Sandwich was like whoa)
- Heritage – Richmond, VA (Pimento Cheese Balls)
- Tio Pablo – Richmond, VA (Goat Head Meat Tostada)
- Amour – Richmond, VA (Paired wines with each course)
- Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar – Richmond, VA (Pork Buns!)
- Tay-Ho – Richmond, VA (Better than most Vietnamese)
- Rappahannock Restaurant – Richmond, VA (Rockfish & Barcat Oyster Bourride)
- Bo Dillaz – Richmond, VA (Good tasty Dilla)
- Caracas Arepa Bar – Brooklyn, NY (Very good Arepas)
- The Meatball Shop – Brooklyn, NY (Make your own, PB&J Ice Cream)
- Baker’s Dozen – Brooklyn, NY (Local Breakfast Spot)
- Le Cucine @ Eataly – NYC, NY (La Pizza Napoletana S. T. G.)
- Momofuku Noodle Bar – NYC, NY (Pork Belly Buns!)
- Katz’s Delicatessen – NYC, NY (Cornbread & Pastrami Sandwiches)
- Doughnut Plant – NYC, NY (Try the Triple Chocolate Blackout)
- Lavagna – NYC, NY (Excellent Italian, small and quaint)
- Big Gay Ice Cream Shop – NYC, NY (Get the Salty Pimp)
- Pret – NYC, NC (Sandwich/Coffee Shop) – END OF 2012
- Uptown Alley – Richmond, VA (really impressive space)
- Buz n Ned’s Broad St. – Richmond, VA (Beef Brisket)
- 2 Guys Pizza – Richmond, VA (Nothing to call home about)
- Proper Pie – Richmond, VA (great concept. try it)
- Saison – Richmond, VA (the bathroom!)
- Case del Barco – Richmond, VA (cool spot, food was just ok)
- Hurley’s Tavern – Richmond, VA ($4 craft beer friday & good BBQ)
- Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen – Denver, CO (Beef Short Rib Kielbasa!)
- Goat Soup & Whiskey Tavern – Keystone, CO (.99 Sliders)
- Cafe de Luna – Avon, CO (Get a Margarita)
- Montana’s Cantina & Grill – Avon, CO (meal good, atmosphere bad)
- Vin 48 – Avon, CO (Great food and atmosphere)
- Tap Room – Vail, CO (Started a snowball fight from deck)
- Which Wich – Denver, CO (Build You Own Sandwich)
- Pearl – Richmond, VA (Fish Sliders!)
- High Cotton – Greenville, SC (Beautiful space, excellent food)
- Devereaux’s – Greenville, SC (Locally sourced, professional service, excellent)
- Fardowner’s – Crozet, VA (Just a small town joint)
- Chuy’s – Richmond, VA (Better than average Tex-Mex)
- Galley – Richmond, VA (Nice neighborhood spot)
- Mellow Mushroom – Richmond, VA (Maui Waui was excellent)
- Viceroy – Richmond, VA (Wild Boar was great)
- The Daily Kitchen & Bar – Richmond, VA (Healthy, veg, vegan, gf selections)
- En Su Boca – Richmond, VA (Tacos in your mouth)
- Sushi Sensei – Santiago, Chile (Sushi)
- Mini Market – Santiago, Chile (Empanadas)
- Powder Lodge – Farellones, Chile
- Beers, Burgers & Boards – El Colorado, Chile
- Saint Tropez – La Parva, Chile
- Bar Lounge, Valle Nevado, Chile
- Casa San Regis – San Esteban, Chile
- Tio Bobs – Portillo, Chile (Amazing Views)
- Chilenazo – Santiago, Chile (Great steakhouse)
- Teno Sandwich Poniente – Teno, Chile
- Hotel Nevados de Chillan – Chillan, Chile
- MI Lodge – Chillan, Chile
- Etniko – Santiago, Chile (Awesome Sushi)
- Society American Bistro – Richmond, VA
- BonChon – Richmond, VA (Awesome Crispy Fried Chicken)
- Estilo – Richmond, VA (Tasty soft tacos)
- Savory Grain – Richmond, VA (Pumpkin Beer & Pumpkin Soup)
- American Tap Room – Richmond, VA (Soft Opening was eh)
- AXA Seafood – Anguilla (Amazing Red Snapper Lobster, Squid & Prawns)
- Blanchard’s Beach Shack – Anguilla (Amazing Mahi BLT)
- Da Vida – Anguilla (Great Pizza on the beach)
- On Da Rocks – Anguilla (Fresh Crayfish)
- Trattoria Tramonto – Anguilla
- Pig & Pearl – Richmond, VA
- Max’s on Broad – Richmond, VA (8hr Beer Braised Short Ribs) – END 2013
Lillian says
I never realized how inspired I could be by a list. I’ve kept a list for years, but now I’m ready to start adding to that list and checking my adventures off one by one. Thanks for inspiring me to explore my neighborhood, as well as, the world at large! Keep traveling, and snapping those pics; I’ll be doing the same!
Chad says
Thanks Lillian. You’ve certainly gotten the explorer bug. It definitely is contagious. I look forward to seeing your list and I’m sure we can check some things off together.
Misty Cartwright says
Have you heard of the Boka Tako Truck? http://bokatruck.com/?p=798 I have been meaning to try that one and have heard amazing things about it.
Is Sweet Frog considered a restaurant?
Chad says
I have heard of Boka Truck but haven’t gone yet. There is a story behind it. Ask me sometime.
Sweet Frog is just an ice cream shop I think so not really a restaurant but if it’s good I’m down with sharing it.
Jamie says
What about our delicious vegetarian options in #RVA? Fresca on Addision (http://www.frescaonaddison.com/), Ipanema (http://www.ipanemaveg.com/), and Goatocado (http://on.fb.me/mH63Wx)
Chad says
I’m not a vegetarian, but will eat vegetarian dishes from time to time. I had something from Goatacado this past weekend at Broad Appetit and I’ve eaten at Ipanema on Grace back in the day but not recently. Still yet to try Fresca so I’ll add it to the list.
Thanks Jamie.