Mama J's Kitchen is an intimate restaurant that serves traditional southern food, inspired by the classic Sunday meals with the family. The restaurant boasts a friendly atmosphere and hospitable staff that makes it perfect for an enjoyable family meal. Intricately crafted and plated to perfection, expect nothing short of a palate-pleasing experience from this fabulous restaurant. Take your pick from the signature catfish, pork chops and barbecue spare ribs and prepare to be blow away by the flavor. Add in an irresistible selection of desserts to all the excitement and you have a restaurant that you simply must visit.

Tarrant's Cafe is a neighborhood favorite restaurant that serves gourmet American cuisine. With a classy setting, Tarrant's Cafe manages to take you back in time, adding elegance to your overall experience. The menu has a huge selection of non vegetarian, vegetarian and vegan options. Share a pizza among your group of friends or go for other sumptuous offerings like bruscetta, quessadilas, tacos and desserts like walnut pie, pancakes etc. Enjoy your meal with beer of your choice. Call ahead for reservations and further inquiries.

This bright, airy restaurant is family-oriented and a great place to broaden your child's taste buds. There is something to catch their eye at every turn—shelves of imported foods in brightly colored packages or vibrant wall decorations. The staff is very friendly. The menu includes authentic Cuban roast pork (as an entree or on a sandwich) and three kinds of paella. This is also the only place in Richmond that has Cuban coffee. A small Cuban market is contained in the restaurant.

When you think of donuts, you probably relate it to quick, delicious and fun food. Sugar Shack Donuts gives you exactly that, with an extra helping of fun. Step into the shop and you will be greeted by the warm and friendly staff, who are always eager to help and describe the donuts. At Sugar Shack Donuts they are constantly rotating the donut flavors available, to ensure that you receive only the freshest and most fluffy, of their fully handmade baked goods. Keep track of their Facebook page to participate in their daily challenges and win a free donut or coffee everyday. From challenges like singing a verse from your favorite song, to doing your best actor impersonation, the fun here never stops! Make sure you try their trademark 'Tastes Like a Samoa' donut, and their equally famous 'Bacon Maple Donut'. If you are simply looking for a pick-me-up, Sugar Shack Donuts offers delicious blends of Zeke's coffee, as well as a host of other specialty beverages. Visit their website to discover all their donuts, drinks and more.

Joe's Inn is a neighborhood favorite in Richmond that offers a menu spanning across American, Greek and Italian cuisines. You can't go wrong by ordering the Spaghetti a la Joe, a signature spaghetti-baked dish with provolone cheese and your choice of meat and marinara sauce, and locals rave about the fried chicken kabobs. Don't forget to pair your meal with one of the many featured beers on tap. The interior is comfortable and warm, with wooden booths and idyllic framed pictures hanging from the walls.

Stella's is very serious about the Mediterranean and Greek cuisine that they serve up - hence the supreme quality of the food and service. Located in Richmond, near West End, Stella's is always popping with people - seated at the various tables, bathed in warm lighting, or around the full bar that the restaurant has to offer, with a variety of beers and cocktails. Take friends or coworkers out to try the following favorites: the fried kalamari, Pastichio - spiced aromatic ground beef, fat noodles, all topped with grated cheese - and the classic Greek salad, sprinkled with feta cheese.

Lehja is an upscale restaurant with a vibe of a classy nightclub. The decor is professionally done with dim-lights on the dance floor and the lounge area. The cuisine served is Indian with a few Pakistani dishes as well. Chef Mel Oza has excellently put together some delicious dishes that make up the menu. Go for the Chef's daily Selection of Chaat to start with, Lentil Dish Of The Day for the mains, and accompany it with a curry like Mewari Chicken, rice preparation like Biryani, and breads like Naan. Apart from the a la carte selection, you can also try their Prix Fixe menu which comprises of three courses. The menus have a lot of Vegetarian options as well. Pair your meal with a delicious cocktail or a glass of wine. Call ahead to make a reservation.