Rappahannock - Richmond

4.6 (2570)

$31 to $50

Seafood

320 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219

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Rappahannock - Richmond

4.6

$31 to $50

Seafood

Richmond

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2 people

29 Oct 2026

11:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Upscale, yet casual industrial-chic seafood outfit - offering an enormous raw bar featuring its own farm-raised oysters - seasonal dishes, artisan cocktails, craft beers, and an incredible wine selection in airy digs. Located in the Theatre District of Richmond, VA's City Center.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 545-0565
Website
http://rappahannockrva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ian Boothman
Catering
Rappahannock is an arm of Rappahannock Oyster Co (www.rroysters.com), which provides mobile raw bars and seafood small plates for weddings, parties and other functions.
Private party facilities
Whether a seated dinner or a reception style event, Rappahannock and it's private dining room is the perfect spot for your group!
Private party contact
Rappahannock Restaurant: (804) 545-0565

Location
320 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219
Area
Richmond
Cross street
4th Street
Parking Details
In addition to street parking, Rappahannock has many nearby parking lots, such as 4th & Broad and 4th & Main.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

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Oysters on the half shellUSD 3.00
Rappahannocks (sweet), Stingrays (mild), Olde Salts (ocean brine)
Clams on the half shellUSD 2.75
Olde Salt Clams
Shrimp CocktailUSD 14.00
5 pieces
Smoked Bluefish DipUSD 14.00
red onion, micro celery, kettle chips, herb oil
Shrimp CevicheUSD 16.00
cucumber, red onion, beets, aji amarillo, leche de tigre, beet chips, cilantro

Small Plates

Steamed Mussels or ClamsUSD 17.00
fresh herbs, white wine, butter
Roasted OystersUSD 22.00
leeks, country ham, parmesan cracker crumbs
- LargeUSD 41.00
Whipped RicottaUSD 15.00
house-made ricotta, hot honey, fresh peach, grilled bread
Grilled ZucchiniUSD 16.00
anchovy, mint yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon
Summer Vegetable SoupUSD 17.00
crawfish, crab, corn, trinity, summer squash
Little Gem SaladUSD 13.00
ranch, pickled onion, butter toasted rye crouton
Mixed Greens SaladUSD 10.00
herbs, cucumber, radish, lemon-thyme vinaigrette
Grilled OctopusUSD 22.00
grilled pineapple, fresh citrus, anaheim pepper, mojo

Large Plates

Grilled Whole FishUSD 39.00
salsa verde, fresh greens, red onion, chimichurri
Grilled Pork ChopUSD 34.00
sea island red peas, cornbread crumble, lexington bbq sauce
Cast Iron Seared ScallopsUSD 37.00
corn, summer squash, squash purée, charred red pepper
Pan-Seared FishUSD 39.00
pepita crusted, smoked tomato butter, poblano peppers, crispy grits
Mushroom RisottoUSD 28.00
king oyster mushroom, shitakes, parmesan, chili oil
BurgerUSD 22.00
lettuce, tomato, american cheese, chipotle sauce

Reviews

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4.6

(2570)

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Richmond
Seafood

Review summary

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Rappahannock in Richmond is praised for its "wonderful experience," fresh seafood, and "phenomenal" food and drinks. The oysters are a standout, earning frequent accolades. The service is "outstanding" with staff often going the extra mile. Some reviews mention "limited" menu choices and "inconsistency," but many patrons plan to return.

2,570 Reviews

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Randal Gold
Virginia68 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and service We were in the downtown area so jumped on Open Table and got a table for 4. Oysters on the half shell were fresh, fresh, fresh. Whole founder and fired rockfish were perfect.
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Fred
Greater Boston12 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific service. Used to serving customers who have a performance to get to. Lucky to get a corner table, which made conversation possible. The oysters were excellent, as were the mussels. Our dining partners’ rockfish were both undercooked in the middle. The problem was fixed relatively quickly and the server made an appropriate accommodation on the ticket. Overall very positive experience.
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Jeff
Virginia18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We enjoyed everything about the experience.
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Yolanda Gold
Hawaii16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated my 15th year wedding anniversary and the staff made it very special from complementary champagne and appetizers to the attentive service from all the staff. Food and drinks was phenomenal a must visit
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Chip Gold
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food! I highly recommend the Oysters, Whole Grilled Fish and Little Gem Salad. A bit pricey, but overall worth it!
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Steve Gold
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida15 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We drive once or twice a year from Jacksonville, FL to Westminster, MD. We plan our trip each time to stop in Richmond overnight on the way up to eat at Rappahannock. Our visit a couple of weeks ago was unbelievably disappointing. Leaving aside the table we were given which was not what we had reserved, the menu has shrunk dramatically, the choices of fresh seafood (not shellfish) was almost non-existent) with the whole Branzino, ordered for 2, was a solid meal for 1. Service was just ordinary and nowhere near as friendly or informative or knowlegeable as it used to be. All in all an experience which we had always gone out of our way for that we won't in the future. Really too bad.
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Stephen Gold
Virginia46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Oysters wonderful. Cocktails excellent
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Heather Gold
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rappahannock is our favorite restaurant and never disappoints! We love the scallops and just had the burger for the first time which was delicious! Service is outstanding, and they have even made me a custom drink if I don’t see anything on the menu. We also highly recommend the oysters and the whipped ricotta and bread appetizer. Reserve and have fun!!
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Kim
Virginia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kate and the rest of the team were fantastic! My friends and I really enjoyed the food. My friend remarked on the freshness of the shrimp. Drinks were great. Thank you!
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Emiea
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Server was great. Went missing for while a couple of times. Food was great.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 545-0565
Website
http://rappahannockrva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ian Boothman
Catering
Rappahannock is an arm of Rappahannock Oyster Co (www.rroysters.com), which provides mobile raw bars and seafood small plates for weddings, parties and other functions.
Private party facilities
Whether a seated dinner or a reception style event, Rappahannock and it's private dining room is the perfect spot for your group!
Private party contact
Rappahannock Restaurant: (804) 545-0565

Location
320 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219
Area
Richmond
Cross street
4th Street
Parking Details
In addition to street parking, Rappahannock has many nearby parking lots, such as 4th & Broad and 4th & Main.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, guests report staff saying the menu is rotated constantly, indicating a dynamic, frequently changing menu.

Yes, Rappahannock - Richmond is frequently chosen for special evenings: guests celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, enjoy window tables, and staff pace pre‑opera dinners.

Rappahannock - Richmond welcomes private parties and can accommodate private gatherings.

Yes, guests report a happy hour with strong value: one review mentions a dozen local oysters from the restaurant’s own oyster farm for $15, and another notes a happy hour window (reported 4–6 pm).

Yes, several guests describe a family‑friendly atmosphere with kids present, and the restaurant handles family occasions like graduation dinners.

The Rappahannock oysters on the half shell are the standout, guests repeatedly praise the Rappahannock River, Stingrays, and Olde Salts oyster offerings.

Rappahannock - Richmond offers an upscale-yet-casual, industrial‑chic dining room with airy digs and a large bar; guests describe it as welcoming and relaxed, though lively and sometimes a bit loud when busy.

For a quieter meal, try a Monday evening, guests report it being relatively quiet; if you’re headed to a show, Rappahannock’s Theatre District location makes it a lovely pre‑performance dinner and staff routinely pace service to get you to the opera or concert on time.

Casual dress, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

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Rappahannock - Richmond

4.6

$31 to $50

Seafood

Richmond

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2 people

29 Oct 2026

11:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Rappahannock - Richmond

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Rappahannock - Richmond

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Private Dining Room

Custom enquiry

Raw Bar

Oysters on the half shellUSD 3.00

Clams on the half shellUSD 2.75

Shrimp CocktailUSD 14.00

Smoked Bluefish DipUSD 14.00

Shrimp CevicheUSD 16.00

Small Plates

Steamed Mussels or ClamsUSD 17.00

Roasted OystersUSD 22.00

Whipped RicottaUSD 15.00

Grilled ZucchiniUSD 16.00

Summer Vegetable SoupUSD 17.00

Little Gem SaladUSD 13.00

Mixed Greens SaladUSD 10.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 22.00

Large Plates

Grilled Whole FishUSD 39.00

Grilled Pork ChopUSD 34.00

Cast Iron Seared ScallopsUSD 37.00

Pan-Seared FishUSD 39.00

Mushroom RisottoUSD 28.00

BurgerUSD 22.00

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