Updated: December 31
This is a list of Richmond Restaurants that opened, are coming soon or closed in 2016. If you hear of something that’s not listed leave it in the comments. Also if you’re interested in knowing who owns three or more restaurants in the Richmond area view this post.
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Openings (56)
- Mexico Restaurant (Old Salsas Mexican Grill)
- Boulevard Burger & Brew
- Hibachi Box (Old Stuffy’s)
- Lucca Enoteca (Rebranded to Maya Mexican Grill)
- Union Table & Tap (Rebranded from The Urban Tavern)
- Potbelly Sandwich Works – Downtown
- Kinsfolk (Old Parkside Cafe) – CLOSED
- Carolina Ale House (Old Mimi’s Cafe)
- ShoreDog Coffee and Cafe
- Sheppard Street Tavern (Rebranded from Caliente)
- East Coast Provisions (Rebranded from Water Coastal Kitchen)
- The Reign
- Early Bird Biscuit Co & Bakery (Moved locations)
- The Fancy Biscuit
- Amigo’s
- Ironclad Pizza Grill
- Quirk Hotel Rooftop
- Citizen Burger (Old Portrait House)
- Liberty Public House
- Antler & Fin (Rebranded to Boka Tavern) – CLOSED
- Kabana
- WPA Bakery
- Peter Chang – Scott’s Addition
- Wong Gonzalez / Beauty & Grace
- Shagbark
- K-Town Kitchen and Bar
- Boka Tavern (Rebranded from Antler & Fin) – CLOSED
- Noodles and Dumplings by Peter Chang
- Tenka Ramen
- Grimaldi’s Pizza
- Loft Seventeen (Old Lounge Bar and Grille)
- Casa Italiana
- Nile (Old Str8 Outta Philly)
- Laura Lee’s (Old The White Horse)
- Matchbox Pizza Bistro (Old Chili’s Short Pump)
- Spoonbread Bistro (Old Jorge’s Cantina)
- Secco Wine Bar (Old Buddy’s – Robinson St.)
- Sen Organic-Small Plate (Old Dixie Donuts)
- Urban Farmhouse – Rocketts Landing
- Goatacado
- Burger Bach – Midlothian
- Maya Mexican Grill (Old Lucca Enoteca)
- City Beach (Old Selba)
- Freshii – VCU
- Mezeh Mediterranean Grill – Short Pump
- Alero Mexican Restaurant (Rebranding Lanoa Latin Cuisine)
- Secret Sandwich Society
- Metro Diner
- The Dog Wagon
- Rudino’s Pizza and Grinders (Old Coppola’s Deli – Main St.)
- Sauce & Toss
- Charm School
- North End Juice Co.
- Kung Fu Tea
- Rosita’s Taco Shop
- Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon
Coming Soon (40)
If you see a restaurant in this section that has already opened please let me know in the comments below or send a tweet to @echadwilliams.
- Anchor Bar (Old Champps Americana)
- Beijing on Grove (Rebranded from The Blue Goat)
- Black Market Barbecue
- Blaze Pizza
- Brenner Pass
- Cava Grill (Old Applebee’s – Short Pump)
- Champion Brewpub (Old Aurora’s)
- Cheeky Rotisserie Restaurant
- Croaker’s Spot TBD
- Demi’s Mediterranean Restaurant (Old Omega Grecian Restaurant)
- Dim Sum
- Flora (Old Balliceaux)
- Four Brothers Bistro and Grill
- Freshii – Willow Lawn
- Halcyon Bar & Grill (Old Magpie)
- Jackson Beer Garden & Smokehouse
- Marco’s Pizza (Woodlake)
- Mellow Mushroom (Towne Place Shopping Center)
- Mellow Mushroom (Green Gate Shopping Center)
- Meso
- Mijas (Old La Grotta)
- Pies & Pints
- Red Salt (Short Pump 2017)
- Rosita’s Taco Shop
- Sansu (Old Original Caribbean Pot)
- Sapori In The City
- Sedona Taphouse (Nuckols Place Shopping Center)
- Statement Brewing Company
- Sports Page Bar & Grille
- Sur Taco & Sandwich (Old Aurora’s)
- TBD – Scotts Edition (Keagan’s Owners)
- TBD – Old Zeus Gallery
- The Daily Kitchen and Bar (Short Pump 2017)
- The Liquid Cafe
- The Pit and the Peel (Old Pomegranate)
- Urban Farmhouse – Linden Row
- West Coast Provisions (Short Pump 2017)
- Wood & Iron Gameday (Old Brew American Gastropub)
- YaYa’s Cookbook
- ZZQ
Closings (38)
- Water Coastal Kitchen (Rebranded to East Coast Provisions)
- Torero Tapas Bar & Grill
- Caliente (Rebranded to Sheppard Street Tavern)
- Kenn Tico
- Sharkey’s
- White Horse Tavern
- Urban Farmhouse – Church Hill
- Mama’s Kitchen
- Shoryuken Ramen
- Brux’l
- Paradise Diner
- Tripps – Southside
- Antler & Fin (Rebranded to Boka Tavern)
- Joy Garden
- Family Meal
- Commercial Taphouse (Closed, but opening with new owners)
- Fox & House Sports Tavern (Old Bailey’s Pub & Grill – Broad St.)
- Piccadilly – Broad St.
- Shockoe Whiskey & Wine
- Curry Craft
- Castanea
- Pomegranate
- Omega Grecian Restaurant
- Kanoa Latin Cuisine (Rebranded to Alero Mexican Restaurant)
- Lucca Enteca (Rebranded to Maya Mexican Grill)
- Pie Five Pizza Co.
- Applebee’s – Short Pump
- 5 Guys Burgers and Fries – Mechanicsville
- Benny’s BBQ
- Urban Farmhouse – Semmes Avenue
- Brew American Gastropub
- Kinsfolk
- Sticky To Go Go
- The Crazy Greek – Staples Mill
- C Street
- Urban Farmhouse – VCU
- Balliceaux
- Cielito Lindo
Chris says
Carolina Ale House is open.
Chris says
And Shoredog Coffee and Cafe as well.
Chad says
Thanks for the info Chris.
Robert says
Grimaldi’s, Loft 17, Mellow Mushroom; all open.
Bhall says
Tripps south side and Piccadilly on broad closed
Marie says
5 Guys Burgers and Fries in Mechanicville closing
10/9/16
Natalie says
Urban Farmhouse in Rocketts landing is open
Mark HaND says
Lucca Enteca at the Berry Burk has closed
Reopened already as Maya ( mexican)