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Best Local Cuisine in Richmond

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The Roosevelt, located in Richmond, is a restaurant that celebrates the food from the South in all of its delicious glory. Breakfast, dinner, brunch and drinks are available to guests in addition to an early bird menu from Tuesday to Fridays. Braised pork shoulders with a side of cheese grits and catfish with creamed farro are definite favorites. One of the best parts about the restaurant is that they serve local wine and beer. Musky and woodsy, the interior of the restaurant gives off an old-timey, classy feel.

In the historic Jefferson Hotel, Lemaire maintains a tradition of fine dining and elegant atmosphere. The cuisine features regional southern cooking with a European flair. The menu is flexible; low fat versions of items are available by request as are other special orders. The service is seamless and the environment, with several dining rooms to choose from, is unparalleled in Richmond. The menu changes monthly and a five-course tasting menu is available. Tip: do your taste buds a favor and try the Golden Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops and Virginia's Own Buffalo Creek Beef Strip Loin, two notable dishes that will be sure to bring you back for seconds.

Julep's, a Southern restaurant in Richmond, has it all - from great decor, to friendly service and incredible food. The interior is all sleek wooden floors, polished oak columns and sophisticated art on the walls. The staff is always eager to assist you and the menu features a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts. Start off with their famous fried green tomatoes and then make way for the shrimp and grits. For dessert, you can opt for hand selected cheeses or the delectable chocolate-hazelnut torte. Whether you're looking for a spectacular meal with friends or family, you can't go wrong with Julep's.

Millie's Diner is the delight and quintessential place to go for breakfast and brunch in Richmond. For brunch, order the Devil's Mess, which is an omelet with mild curry and spicy sausages. A corned beef sandwich is a guaranteed thumbs up for lunch, and there is even a dinner menu that features delectable dishes such as the herbed Cornish game hen and spicy shrimp. The staff is incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is perpetually cheerful against a backdrop of a charming interior. The space is a little small, but its entirely worth it for the delicious food offered.

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.

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