Mama Js is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

1. Mama Js

8.9
415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Jackson Ward · 83 tips and reviews

Marie R.Marie Richer: Fried chicken was crispy, juicy, hot and perfectly seasoned. Sides like the mac and cheese and corn muffins were delicious too. Friendly service and fun atmosphere!

Princess B.Princess Bethea: Carrot cake is the best

LindsayLindsay: I can't decide which was better: my entree, my dessert, or the friendly service.. I would visit again in a heartbeat and gladly bring friends, both local and visiting. Mama J's is a hidden gem!

The Roosevelt is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

2. The Roosevelt

8.9
623 N 25th St (M St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

MichelaMichela: Most of the menu is gluten free and delicious, except for the coconut cake, which is just wonderful!

Ross C.Ross Catrow: Eat the brunch menu. All of it.

David A.David Adkins: Tell a friend about Roosevelt!

Comfort is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

3. Comfort

200 W Broad St (at N Jefferson St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Jackson Ward · 70 tips and reviews

Kiana B.Kiana Brown: Had the herb roasted chicken with cranberry sauce. Really good. Mac and cheese was on point! Collard greens were good. Will definitely be going back to try something different..

RVA BadgeRVA Badge: This hip down-home Southern joint in the midst of the urban campus of VCU attracted the attention of Bon Appetite, the New York Times and many Richmond locals.

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Definitely come in for lunch, reasonable portioning and better prices. My recommendation: Pulled Pork BBQ, Mac n Cheese, Green Beans.

Julep's New Southern Cuisine is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

4. Julep's New Southern Cuisine

8.5
420 E Grace St (at N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 31 tips and reviews

Kelley B.Kelley Bode: Get the Victorian cocktail. It's perfectly sweet. Also, the bananas foster was to die for, especially since they make it table side.

Haley S.Haley Spitz: Try the fried green tomatoes. They are bomb!

Beth M.Beth Mcadam: Ladies, wear under pants and maybe a slip. There's a winding staircase to the second level....

Pasture is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

5. Pasture

416 E Grace St (N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · City Center · 43 tips and reviews

Tom O.Tom O'Hare: Delicious, local, good food, good vibes, and good beer. It costs $10 more per person than the Outback, but the end result is food you actually remember.

Eric S.Eric Spivack: Best brussels sprouts I have ever had. Try the rillettes too.

RichieRVARichieRVA: This place is Agrazing!

southern kitchen is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

6. southern kitchen

7.9
1726 E Main St, Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 3 tips and reviews

Robert J.Robert Jenkins: Fried chicken and everything else!!

Jose Carlos D.Jose Carlos De Piérola: Amazing service and food!

Talya B.Talya Brown: A definite must try...the food and service were great

Heritage is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

7. Heritage

8.9
1627 W Main St (S Vine St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · The Fan · 55 tips and reviews

brittanybrittany: Sat at the bar for dinner. Great service from the bartender Mattias. Very personable and made me a one of a kind drink - "dont mess with Texas" It was delicious! Thanks Mattias! We'll be back for sure

Dorsey M.Dorsey M.: Stark Words is a damn fine drink. Pimento croquettes & the hanger steak are both devine!

Melissa K.Melissa Kirk: Order anything. It will blow your mind.

Croaker's Spot Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

8. Croaker's Spot Restaurant

8.8
1020 Hull St (11th St.), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Blackwell · 67 tips and reviews

Robert M.Robert Madison: This is a fabulous place. The shrimp is done right and the fried fish is exceptional. If you are ready to eat... this is the place the portions are generous and presented well.

David S.David Saunders: Get the Fish Boat. 2 pieces is more than enough. Ask for "hot butter sauce" for your cornbread....it's not on the menu.

Monika A.Monika Atkinson: Best food in Midlothian, VA

Lulu's is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

9. Lulu's

8.4
21 N 17th St (btw E. Franklin & Main St.), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 50 tips and reviews

CC T.CC T: The chicken and waffles comes with sausage gravy, eggs and potatoes and everything tasted great. Prices were reasonable and the portions were perfect

Robert I.Robert Iannucci: Amazing!!!!!!!!

Chelsea L.Chelsea Lahmers: get the pumpkin roll.

Michael Hall's Spoonbread Bistro is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

10. Michael Hall's Spoonbread Bistro

7.1
2526 Floyd Ave (N. Robinson St.), Richmond, VA
Bistro · The Fan · 1 tip

Brittany J.Brittany Jobes: Apps were great - try the collard roll or shrimp & grits! Entrees were fine. If I wasn't so spoiled I'd probably think the food was awesome - but there are many better options in RVA.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is one of The 11 Best Southern and Soul Food Restaurants in Richmond.

11. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

6.9
805 W Grace St (at N Laurel St), Richmond, VA
Fried Chicken Joint · VCU · 11 tips and reviews

Michelle D.Michelle Denihan: All time favorite place for fried chicken, hands down. Wish they had more up north (only one is in Boston)!!

Rob R.Rob Ruffin: Eat "The Box". Pause...

CeeJay L.CeeJay Louis: The best chicken fingers here. I swear, they're addicitive with cane sauce. Weird name, good game.