Updated: 12/31/2022
This is a list of Richmond Restaurants that opened, closed, or are coming soon in 2022. If you hear of something that’s not listed leave it in the comments. Also if you’re interested in knowing who owns two or more restaurants in the Richmond area view this post.
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Openings (60)
- Thai Won On (Old Hungry Dragon Asian Kitchen)
- Chewy’s Bagels (Old Jean Jacques Bakery)
- Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon (Old Positive Vibe Cafe)
- Minglewood Bake Shop (Old Guitar Center)
- Napa Kitchen and Wine
- DraftCade: Richmond
- Rusty Taco — Short Pump Crossing
- SB’s Main Street Love Shack (Old Brunch)
- Cocodrilo (Old Caturra on Grove)
- Maple Street Biscuit Co.
- The Cocky Rooster — GreenGate Shopping Center
- The Deuce
- A.M. Kitchen Company
- Brun (Old Poor Boys of RVA)
- The Verdant Lady (Old Mix)
- Charred — Shoppes at Rutland Place
- Conejo
- MPM Tiki Bar (Old Carolina Ale House)
- 1800 Brewhouse
- Chopt Creative Salad Co. — Short Pump Station
- Lazeez Modern Indian Flair
- Nami (Old 3rd Street Diner)
- Westray’s Finest Ice Cream (Old Ever Better Coffee Co.)
- Cabo Fish Taco – Scott’s Addition
- Blue Habanero Street Tacos & Tequila (Old Scuffletown Gardens)
- Island Shrimp Co. (Old Conch Republic Rocketts)
- Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken — Short Pump (Old Pub)
- Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken — Ashland
- Jubilee
- Up All Night (Old Early Bird Biscuit Co – Bellvue)
- Bell Greek (Old Moe’s Southwest Grill) – Village Shopping Center
- Cafe Beignet RVA (Old Carmella’s)
- Biscuits & Gravy (Old The Dairy Bar)
- Get Tight Lounge (Old Roxy Cafe)
- Fat Rabbit
- Papi’s (Old Billy Jack’s Shack)
- Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken — Ridge Shopping Center (Old Sugar Shack)
- Suzy Sno (moved to Old Sweet 95 location)
- Big Chile Real Mexican Tacos & Tex Mex (Old Pancho’s Cantina & Grill)
- The Mantu Market
- Blue Cow Ice Cream (Old Starbucks – Village Shopping Center)
- Billy Pasta at Ellwood Thompson’s
- Hook & Reel — Forest Hill (Old O’Charley’s)
- Grilled Meats & Treats
- ML Steak (Old Fatty Smokes)
- Devil’s Lettuce
- Oceano (Old Crab Louie’s Seafood Tavern)
- Can Can Cafe – Library of Virginia
- Verseau Bistro by Say Cheese…Cake
- Botanya Restaurant (Old Jimmy John’s)
- Casta’s Rum Bar (Old Belle)
- Twisted Crab — Chesterfield Town Center (Old Genghis Grill)
- Big Wife’s Mac & Cheese (Old Growlers To Go)
- Buna Kurs Ethiopian Café (Old Saadia’s Juicebox & Yogurt Bar)
- JoJo’s Pizza South — Midlothian (Old A.N.Y. Pizza)
- Rio Brazil Steakhouse
- Uliveto (Old Secco Wine Bar)
- Kismet Modern Indian (Old Perch)
- Sprezza (Old Morton’s)
- Eazzy Burger
Coming Soon (24)
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.
- Acacia
- AMKitchen
- Burton’s Bar & Grill
- Cafe Milano Market
- Elegant Cuisines (Old True’s Cultural Kitchen)
- Genova’s Pizza Station
- Hibachi House (Old Malabar)
- Hickory & Oak
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
- JoJo’s Pizza South — Midlothian (Old A.N.Y. Pizza)
- Mama J’s Market (Old Salt & Forge)
- My Favorite Muffin
- Penny’s Wine Shop (shared space w/Stoplight Gelato)
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill
- PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
- Shack Shack — Willow Lawn (Old Applebees)
- Slurp! Ramen
- Socialites (Old Choong Man Chicken)
- The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar
- The Nest (Old Mama’s Famous Hot Subs)
- The Pit & The Peel — Westhampton (moving Carytown location)
- Torchy’s Tacos — Carytown
- Torchy’s Tacos — Short Pump
- Wood & Iron Gameday – West Broad Marketplace
Closings (28)
- Positive Vibe Cafe
- K-Town Kitchen & Bar
- Buz N Neds — Boulevard
- Moon Rock Gelato
- Salt & Forge
- Early Bird Biscuit Co – Bellevue
- The Dairy Bar
- Perch
- Saadia’s JuiceBox
- Hang Space
- Charm School – Broad Street
- Secco Wine Bar
- Buffalo Wild Wings – Shockoe Slip
- Bartizan (converting to a full-time event venue)
- Canon & Drew Brewing Company
- Pancho’s Cantina & Grill
- The Coop
- Lady N’Awlins
- Kitchen 64
- Quizno’s – Downtown
- 1800 Brewhouse
- 23rd & Main Kitchen & Taproom
- Pies & Pints
- Saison
- Saison Market
- Hot Chick
- The Broken Tulip
- Foo Dog
Norman says
These restaurants have opened: Big Chile Mexican Tacos, Chopt Short Pump, Go Bird, Minglewood Bake Shop, Mochinut, Napa Kitchen and Wine, Redemption BBQ, Thai Won On, & The Cocky Rooster Short Pump
Nothing Bundt Cakes has also opened in Short Pump in the former Saladworks.
SB’s Main Street Love Shack is also coming soon to The Fan!
Hope this helps!
Chad says
Thanks, Normann. Got a little behind. Looking forward to SB’s.
Curtiss Stancil says
Hello Chad great stuff! A.M. Kitchen Company recently opened second location at Regency Mall and will open third location in Charlotte NC next week. The original AM Kitchen Company at 9545 Amberdale Drive, Chesterfield opened in 2021!
Brian says
Closed:
Saison – 12/12/2022
Secco Wine Bar – 04/30/2022
Sierra Greenwich says
A new restaurant has opened where Secco used to be but I’m not sure what the name is or what style food. Would love to know though!
Chad says
It’s called Uliveto and it’s from the owners of Gersi so going to be Italian.
Curtiss Stancil says
Hello Chad:
New AMKitchen will be opening in January 2023 at 815 West Cary Street, Richmond on VCU Campus!