New Richmond Restaurants in 2022 — Openings, Closings, Coming Soon

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)

1. Thai Won On (Old Hungry Dragon Asian Kitchen)
2. Chewy’s Bagels (Old Jean Jacques Bakery)
3. Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon (Old Positive Vibe Cafe)
4. Minglewood Bake Shop (Old Guitar Center)
5. Napa Kitchen and Wine
6. DraftCade: Richmond
7. Rusty Taco — Short Pump Crossing
8. SB’s Main Street Love Shack (Old Brunch)
9. Cocodrilo (Old Caturra on Grove)
10. Maple Street Biscuit Co.
11. The Cocky Rooster — GreenGate Shopping Center
12. The Deuce
13. A.M. Kitchen Company
14. Brun (Old Poor Boys of RVA)
15. The Verdant Lady (Old Mix)
16. Charred — Shoppes at Rutland Place
17. Conejo
18. MPM Tiki Bar (Old Carolina Ale House)
19. 1800 Brewhouse
20. Lazeez Modern Indian Flair
21. Nami (Old 3rd Street Diner)
22. Westray’s Finest Ice Cream (Old Ever Better Coffee Co.)
23. Cabo Fish Taco – Scott’s Addition
24. Blue Habanero Street Tacos & Tequila (Old Scuffletown Gardens)
25. Island Shrimp Co. (Old Conch Republic Rocketts)
26. Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken — Short Pump (Old Pub)
27. Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken — Ashland
28. Jubilee
29. Up All Night (Old Early Bird Biscuit Co – Bellvue)
30. Bell Greek (Old Moe’s Southwest Grill) – Village Shopping Center
31. Cafe Beignet RVA (Old Carmella’s)
32. Biscuits & Gravy (Old The Dairy Bar)
33. Get Tight Lounge (Old Roxy Cafe)
34. Fat Rabbit
35. Papi’s (Old Billy Jack’s Shack)
36. Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken — Ridge Shopping Center (Old Sugar Shack)
37. Suzy Sno (moved to Old Sweet 95 location)
38. Big Chile Real Mexican Tacos & Tex Mex (Old Pancho’s Cantina & Grill)
39. The Mantu Market
40. Blue Cow Ice Cream (Old Starbucks – Village Shopping Center)
41. Billy Pasta at Ellwood Thompson’s
42. Hook & Reel — Forest Hill (Old O’Charley’s)
43. Grilled Meats & Treats
44. ML Steak (Old Fatty Smokes)
45. Devil’s Lettuce
46. Oceano (Old Crab Louie’s Seafood Tavern)
47. Can Can Cafe – Library of Virginia
48. Verseau Bistro by Say Cheese…Cake
49. Botanya Restaurant (Old Jimmy John’s)
50. Casta’s Rum Bar (Old Belle)
51. Twisted Crab — Chesterfield Town Center (Old Genghis Grill)
52. Big Wife’s Mac & Cheese (Old Growlers To Go)
53. Buna Kurs Ethiopian Café (Old Saadia’s Juicebox & Yogurt Bar)
54. JoJo’s Pizza South — Midlothian (Old A.N.Y. Pizza)
55. Rio Brazil Steakhouse
56. Uliveto (Old Secco Wine Bar)
57. Kismet Modern Indian (Old Perch)
58. Sprezza (Old Morton’s)
59. Eazzy Burger
60. Celladora Wines

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.

1. Acacia
2. AMKitchen
3. Burton’s Bar & Grill
4. Cafe Milano Market
5. Elegant Cuisines (Old True’s Cultural Kitchen)
6. Genova’s Pizza Station
7. Hibachi House (Old Malabar)
8. Hickory & Oak
9. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
10. JoJo’s Pizza South — Midlothian (Old A.N.Y. Pizza)
11. Mama J’s Market (Old Salt & Forge)
12. My Favorite Muffin
13. Penny’s Wine Shop (shared space w/Stoplight Gelato)
14. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill
15. PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
16. Shack Shack — Willow Lawn (Old Applebees)
17. Slurp! Ramen
18. Socialites (Old Choong Man Chicken)
19. The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar
20. The Nest (Old Mama’s Famous Hot Subs)
21. The Pit & The Peel — Westhampton (moving Carytown location)
22. Torchy’s Tacos — Carytown
23. Torchy’s Tacos — Short Pump
24. Wood & Iron Gameday – West Broad Marketplace

Closings (28)

1. Positive Vibe Cafe
2. K-Town Kitchen & Bar
3. Buz N Neds — Boulevard
4. Moon Rock Gelato
5. Salt & Forge
6. Early Bird Biscuit Co – Bellevue
7. The Dairy Bar
8. Perch
9. Saadia’s JuiceBox
10. Hang Space
11. Charm School – Broad Street
12. Secco Wine Bar
13. Buffalo Wild Wings – Shockoe Slip
14. Bartizan (converting to a full-time event venue)
15. Canon & Drew Brewing Company
16. Pancho’s Cantina & Grill
17. The Coop
18. Lady N’Awlins
19. Kitchen 64
20. Quizno’s – Downtown
21. 1800 Brewhouse
22. 23rd & Main Kitchen & Taproom
23. Pies & Pints
24. Saison
25. Saison Market
26. Hot Chick
27. The Broken Tulip
28. Foo Dog