Updated: 12/31/2023
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 (97)
- Torchy’s Tacos — Short Pump
- The Nest (Old Mama’s Famous Hot Subs)
- Main St. Dragon (Old Foo Dog)
- BarWest (Cocodrilo rabrand)
- Torchy’s Tacos — Carytown
- Wong’s Tacos – Midlothian
- Penny’s Wine Shop (Old Stoplight Gelato)
- Brick House Diner (Old Kitchen 64)
- Elegant Cuizines
- Rio Grande Tax-Mex Grill
- Mi Casita Restaurant
- Sidecar Rum Bar
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
- Verseau Bistro
- Odyssey Fish
- Big Wife’s Mac n’ Cheese
- The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar
- Acacia Midtown
- Revel Market and Bar
- La Fogata Cofffee & Grill
- Grit Coffee
- Sugar Shack Donuts – Charter Colony
- Wok This Way (Old Switch Upstairs)
- AMKitchen – VCU
- Salty’s Lobster Co.
- Aura Bar & Grill (Old Cure/ F.W. Sulliavns)
- Stanley’s
- Mike’s Jazz Cafe (Old Spoonbread Bistro)
- Nokoribi at The Veil
- Lost Letter RVA
- Eggs Up Grill
- Soul N’ Vinegar
- Mariscos Mazatlan
- Lalo’s Pinches Tacos Bar & Grill
- Boiling Crab Richmond (Old Cornerstone Cigar Bar)
- Raising Cane’s
- La Rancherita Taqueria y Paleteria
- 88 Street Food
- A Taste of Nostalgia
- Killa Dillas
- Genova’s Pizza Station
- Hibachi House (Old Malabar)
- Chum Chum Onigirl
- Akoya Kitchen
- Hungry Eyes
- Slurp! Ramen
- Emerald Lounge
- Slay Burgers
- Mayu Sushi & Thai (Old Thai Diner Too)
- Luxe New American Bar & Grill
- Queen’s Tea Room
- Click A Wine Spot
- Chic’n & Beer
- Ellie’s Hot Dogs & Ice Cream (Old Suzy Sno)
- Neighbor (Old Mill on MacArthur)
- Shack Shack — Willow Lawn (Old Applebees)
- Smashed RVA
- The Pit & The Peel — Westhampton (moved Carytown location)
- Burton’s Bar & Grill
- Anthony’s Pizza Carytown (Old Broken Tulip)
- Wood & Iron Gameday – West Broad Marketplace
- Red Hibachi & Beer
- Blue Cow Ice Cream
- Diablo Doughnuts RVA
- Reviresco Coffee Co.
- Rams House Bar + Kitchen (Old Pies & Pints)
- Torchy’s Tacos – Midlothian
- Tequila Sunrise Mexican Kitchen & Cantina (Old Fox & Hound)
- Basically Halal
- Greek on Cary at Hatch Local
- Gramophone
- OMG OCPs
- Honey Baked Bee
- Gold Loin Community Cafe
- Hot Pot 757
- Intermission Beer Co.
- Brunches (Old Spoonbread Bistro Deux)
- Harry’s at Hofheimer
- Juan More Taco (Old Mr. Pulpo)
- Maple Street Biscuit Company
- Red Oak Social
- Stella’s Grocery: River Road
- Carytown Indian Cuisine (Old Citizen Burger)
- Dumplings & Noodle (Old Pit & the Peel)
- Fogo de Chao (Old Kona Grill)
- And Dim Sum (Old Max’s on Broad)
- Fanboy (Old Temple)
- Echelon Wine Bar (Old Bistro Bobette)
- Sincero (Old Lucy’s Reserve)
- Hidden Wit Brewing Co
- Chicken Fiesta – Lakeside
- Farm + Oak Kitchen Libations
- Bryant’s Cider (Old Suzy Sno)
- Local Craft Pizza & Beer
- Shyndigz Market
- Sushi Masa: Seafood & Japansse Fusion
- Floria at VMFA
Coming Soon (23)
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.
- Bad As Philly (Old Branch & Vine)
- Beaucoup (Old Commercial Taphouse)
- Cochiloco
- Importante Bodega Bar (Old Rocket Fizz)
- Kali Love (Old Island Shrimp: Chesterfield)
- La Fe Cafe (Old Mojo’s)
- Lalo’s Margaritas Mexican Grill (Old The Wooden Spoon)
- Mama J’s Market (Old Salt & Forge)
- ML Steak (Old Casa del Barco: Chesterfield)
- Nate’s Bagels – Scotts Addition
- Nuevo Mexico Ristorante
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill
- PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
- Ripple Ray’s (Old Town Hall)
- Secret Squares (Old Nile)
- Smoke & Barrel Kitchen & Bar
- Taco Bamba (Old Pie Five Pizza Co)
- The Hive Restaurant & Market (Old Saison & Saison Market)
- Tiny Vegan
- Tito’s Taqueria (Old Mojo’s)
- Trouvaille (Old Brun)
- Wishbone Food Shop (Old Cafe Ole)
- Youngmother
Closings (30)
- Cure
- Postbellum
- Shyndigz
- The Mill on MacArthur
- Max’s on Broad
- Cafe Beignet
- Anthony’s on the Hill
- O’Charleys (Mayland Dr)
- Citizen Burger Bar
- Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
- Biscuits & Gravy
- Tang & Biscuit
- Commercial Taphouse & Grill
- Town Hall
- Branch & Vine
- Wok This Way
- The Wooden Spoon
- Longoven
- Maya
- Sprezza (Moving to ?)
- The Shaved Duck
- Kreggers at Hand
- Capital Burgers & Dogs
- Isley Brewing Co.
- Lalo’s Cocina
- Castleburg Brewery and Taproom
- Sandston Smokehouse
- Suzy Sno (Moving to Brooklyn Park)
- Casa del Barco: Chesterfield
- Island Shrimp: Chesterfield
Daniel says
Not sure if this counts, but Thai Diner Too in Carytown is closed and will be reopening as Mayu – Thai & Sushi according to a sign on the window.
Chad says
Thanks! I’d seen they closed but hadn’t been back to see what was coming. Need to find out if it’s the same owners or someone new.
Laura says
JoJo’s Pizza South has been open a little over a year now. Also Sugar Shack has a new Midlothian location (Charter Colony) that just opened a few weeks ago
Hope M Walker says
The O’Charleys closed on Mayland Dr closed. Anyone hear what is going in?
Stev-O says
Citizen Burger Carytown
86’d yesterday. No 2-week notice to staff.
Emily Thompson says
I’m not sure if Stanley’s RVA is open. Where are they located?
Chad says
It’s been open a few months in the old Robin Inn on Robinson.
Rose says
Capital Burgers and Dogs closed 10/1.
David says
And then Scott’s Schwarma is taking its place per their Instagram and rvabizsense.