Super fresh oysters. I love raw oysters so order them wherever they’re offered. They provided horseradish upon request because I prefer the clean taste and then might add a little lemon and horseradish.
We also ordered the oysters with caviar. They were so tasty I forgot to take a picture of them.
Best paella we’ve ever had, and we’ve been to Spain. We enjoyed the crispy rice in particular.
Delicious and fresh whole fish. It was red snapper when we visited. It fell off the bones, and the flavor was superb.
Great cocktails (Negroni and dirty martini).
Excellent service. Even tho I didn’t specify outdoor seating in my reservation, they still accommodated it on such a lovely day. Host, waitress, and bartender were all fantastic.
Walking distance from Dominion Energy Center (we went to a show at the theater beforehand).
Definitely a repeat
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An absolute delight! If we lived in Richmond this place would be on our regular rotation for sure.
We started with a dozen raw oysters and the shrimp cocktail.
The oysters were REALLY good and prepared perfectly!! (Almost no shell chips to be found in these.)
From there we had the grilled octopus. It is a beautifully balanced dish with every component adding to the overall presentation and taste of the octopus. Served alongside the octopus was a potato that was sliced thinnly and spread out like a deck of cards when sliced into. This served as a perfect way to gather some of the sauce & octopus & potato in one bite for a cornucopia of flavors. Easily one of the best dishes I've had in recent memory.
It was all so good we ordered another round of small plates.
I had the chowder and it was wonderful but paled in comparison to my companion's choice... The Trout Crudo.
I mean... wow! First, visually it's a work of art, and with as good as it looks it's taste is equivalent. If you are an adventureous eater this dish is for you.
We sat at the bar and the guys were fabulous.
The ambiance is straightforward and classy in an understated way.
Decorated for the holidays in a simple way that adds to the overall feel to the place.
Good service, great executive chef! They accommodated a big group with appropriate notice. A very fun downtown trendy restaurant vibe. The Manhattan was delightful. And we enjoyed the aperitifs immensely.
Well, where to start. Oysters, amazing, mignonette house made and amazing wh8ch accompanied the oysters and a cocktail sauce with a blend of old bay mixed in. I had an amazing oyster shooter with a twist, it's a must have, Whiskey Sour, amazing and then, I had the whole wood grilled fish which was spectacular. I never leave a review, this is my first and I will be back to this restaurant again!!! One more thing, thr bartenders, oyster shucker and the entire staff, were amazing. GREAT JOB!
This is one of the best places to get seafood. The oysters were shucked perfectly by Mark. They were some of the best tasting salts I've ever had, and I have been eating them for over forty years. I had the seared mahi, and my wife had the scallops. We both loved the mahi and my wife loved the scallops, and even said it was the best she has had in the Richmond area. Our server, impressed us at every visit. So, please give Sage a huge pat on the back. The credit on the food preparation goes to Chase. What a wonderful presentation and mix of flavors. I will walk away tonight and share with all my friends. Thanks to Mark, Chase, and our lovely server,Sage!
My team had excellent dinner at the Rappahannock last night the place is modern, the service was pleasant-plus, the drinks and food came quickly, and several appetizers we had were all yummy! See you again next time we come to Richmond!
My wife and I really enjoyed Rappahannock Restaurant! The food and service were exemplary! I requested with my reservation a bottle of Moscato and they had it ready and chilled to perfection. Outstanding!
Had a fantastic dinner there tonight, with cocktails raw oysters, grilled octopus, and a fresh tomato burrata salad. All three were excellent.
We have a holiday tradition of coming here after The Nutcracker - it kicks off the holiday season for us every year. Rappahannock never disappoints. It always feels festive - not because it's especially decked out (though we REALLY miss their amazing Christmas bar!), but it just has a vibe.
The service is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable from everyone we interact with, and the food and drinks are simply incredible - some of the best Richmond has to offer. Pick any item off the menu and you'll find its been prepared with creativity, but also a subtlety that allows the star ingredient to shine. Don't sleep on their pickle plate or the clams - you'll want to drink the broth! Cocktails are equally wonderful; the Vesper martini was the best I've ever had.
Amazing dinner spot ! The food was so tasty and so fresh. We took a parka to share which was delicious and full of flavor. My main dish was the duck and it was excellent, my only complaint about it would be the duck scallion pancake, which didn’t not have scallions and was a little thick, but still good. Would definitely recommend!
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