Mama Js is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

1. Mama Js

9.2
415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Jackson Ward · 83 tips and reviews

kim t.kim t: The candied yams are deelish, the greens are good and the catfish is ginormous! Win.

Jason B.Jason B: Attentive and friendly service. Order sides to share. The candied yams and greens were delicious. I want to go back already!

Scoop F.Scoop Freeman: Excellent catfish, yams, and mac & cheese! The waitress was wonderful too! If I am ever in VA again, I'll definitely make it to MamaJ's. Loved it!

Ipanema Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

2. Ipanema Cafe

8.3
917 W Grace St (btwn N Harrison & Shafer St), Richmond, VA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · VCU · 44 tips and reviews

Jonaaron E.Jonaaron Evans: Try the sweet potato fries!

Jessi C.Jessi Carrowiano: I love their sweet potato fries.

abigail.abigail.: The menu is always changing, I had the tofu sandwich - which was good. The sweet potato fries were "meh" and the service is always friendly but sooooo slooooow.

Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

3. Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue

8.2
1119 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (at W Leigh St), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 95 tips and reviews

Deanna G.Deanna Gordon: the sweet potato fries are fantastic, as is everything else I've ever eaten here. one of my favorite RVA restaurants.

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: The sweet potato fries are worth the extra 99 cents

Ted M.Ted M: Pork BBQ sandwich, Cole slaw, baked beans, sweet potato fries, regular fries and the tea

Max's Positive Vibe Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

4. Max's Positive Vibe Cafe

8.2
2825 Hathaway Rd (Forest Hill Ave), Richmond, VA
Café · Stratford Hills · 12 tips and reviews

Kristen E.Kristen Edwards: The beef burger with sweet potato fries was awesome!

Jeff S.Jeff Smack: Buffalo Quesadilla !

David S.David Saunders: Great food. Great cause.

CinéBistro at Stony Point Fashion Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

5. CinéBistro at Stony Point Fashion Park

8.4
9000 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA
Movie Theater · Stony Point · 68 tips and reviews

Maria F.Maria F.: Cobb salad, sweet potato fries, crab dip, trio creme brulee, etc. Nice experience everytime. Staff is really nice :D

Eriks G.Eriks Goodwin: Want the perfect movie experience? This is the place! No one under 21 and they make both excellent food and libations. Why go sit with the hoardes when you can sit in big leather chairs and enjoy?

Mike F.Mike Fiorella: No kids here?!? And they serve booze?!? Fuck yesssssssss

Alamo BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

6. Alamo BBQ

9.0
2202 Jefferson Ave (22nd St.), Richmond, VA
BBQ Joint · Church Hill · 88 tips and reviews

Jeremy G.Jeremy Greenwood: OMG the yams. Buttery sweet goodness. Beware of the ribs, they are hit or miss.

Brian B.Brian Bassett: Some of the best BBQ in town, in a town with lots of good BBQ.

Jess S.Jess S.: You need this mac n cheese in your life.

En Su Boca is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

7. En Su Boca

8.1
1001 N Boulevard (at Myers St), Richmond, VA
Mexican Restaurant · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 79 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Ray: Carnitas and sweet potato fries

Lisa N.Lisa Norwood: The sweet potato fries are awesome

Kat S.Kat Staggers: the carnitas were heavenly. incredible food, chill atmosphere, & great staff! can’t recommend enough for a late night bite to eat

Tarrant's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

8. Tarrant's Cafe

8.9
1 W Broad St (at N Foushee St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 115 tips and reviews

Lauren C.Lauren Coe: Amazing fish tacos, black beans are outstanding, and sweet potato fries addictive. ;)

Cmch W.Cmch Wms: She crab soup, shrimp and grits, ribeye, pizza, draft beer selections, desserts!

Tracy C.Tracy Coogle: EXCELLENT food and service! Great before the Theatre! (Theatre IV at the Empire across the street!) LOVE TARRANT'S!!

Northside Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

9. Northside Grille

7.1
1217 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA
Bar · Bellevue · 18 tips and reviews

Jane P.Jane Patterson: Mediocre. We had a Cuban sandwich.. on a sub roll, barely grilled, just wrong. Sweet potato fries are bagged, frozen. Blahhh overall.

Jennifer D.Jennifer Dutcher: Sweet potato fries! So crispy! Had to find! Good beer selection. Tender of the Bar, Dana, just rocks w the beer knowledge!

Copeland C.Copeland Casati: Love love love the Reuben, the specials...and a great porch!

Penny Lane Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

10. Penny Lane Pub

8.3
421 E Franklin St (at N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Pub · City Center · 75 tips and reviews

Danny R.Danny Robinson: Best sweet potato fries in the state.

Barry C.Barry Chapman: Beer, of course. Also some great pub food and games.

Ben M.Ben Martin: Collect pogs.

The Camel is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

11. The Camel

7.3
1621 W Broad St (btw Lombardy & Allen), Richmond, VA
Music Venue · Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver · 47 tips and reviews

Noah R.Noah Razzano: Get the sweet potato fries! You won't regret it!

Alina M.Alina M.: Divey local bar with a surprising beer list! Live music, great service and of course great beer made for a great time! Try the beer flights!

Gretchen R.Gretchen R: Go and drink a PBR while listening to local music Read more.

Boulevard Burger & Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

12. Boulevard Burger & Brew

9.0
1300 N Boulevard (at W Leigh St), Richmond, VA
Burger Joint · Carytown - Museum District · 18 tips and reviews

Kate H.Kate Herr: Burgers, fries, shakes, beer! Everything!

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: They finally serve lunch!!!

Joe C.Joe Castagna: Really nice selection of craft beer, good fries, even better burgers. Hit up before a movie.

Elephant Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

13. Elephant Thai

8.5
1100 W Cary St (at Harrison St), Richmond, VA
Thai Restaurant · The Fan · 18 tips and reviews

Brittanie H.Brittanie Height: Love this place. Awesome everything, especially vegetarian options! Super fresh. Get the Thai coffee. Super yummy.

GonziGonzi: Get the Thai iced tea. It is amazing

Rachel S.Rachel Sigler: Mango and sticky rice!!

Ruang Tong is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

14. Ruang Tong

8.1
6790 Forest Hill Ave (Hathaway), Richmond, VA
Thai Restaurant · Stratford Hills · 13 tips and reviews

Tina D.Tina Davis: Great drunken noodles & vegetarians should try the Tofu Basil.....yum

Chelsea L.Chelsea Lahmers: Best Thai food in Richmond, hands down.

Camille L.Camille LaCognata: Must try Pad Thai and fried ice cream. All dishes extremely flavorful.

Sumo San is one of The 15 Best Places for Yams in Richmond.

15. Sumo San

8.1
1725 E Main St (btwn S. 17th & 18th St.), Richmond, VA
Sushi Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 19 tips and reviews

The Flats a.The Flats at West Broad Village: You have to try the Hot Jujuyaki! They are the best fried sushi!

ARTART: Sushi Happy Hour every Wednesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.!

David B.David Bigness: Have a sake bomb