America's Best Wings

I continue to say hands down this place is awesome!…read more I ventured into trying their Gyro over Rice and churros. (Drop mic here ) You need to try it, it is bomb. I love their fries plates, but this is another level. They just don't get anything wrong here!!!

Die By Fry isn't just a name -- the fries are the main event. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and…read moreseasoned perfectly. The toppings and sauces are bold but balanced, and you can tell there's real attention to flavor. That said, you'd be a fool not to try the wings. Some of the best in the city -- crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. This spot definitely carved out its lane in Richmond. Service always on point as well!

3.0 mi•Northern Barton Heights

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Manchu

4.6(109 reviews)

Not my first time here and definitely won't be my last. The food is great and staff is friendly…read more Not a dine in however the restaurant is always cleanly.

We were driving back to North Carolina from DC when we found ourselves hungry and in Richmond- a…read morequick search on Yelp brought us to Manchu! This is a no-frills, hole-in-the-wall spot serving New Orleans-style fried wings, po' boys, and other comfort food. We got a bunch of stuff: - Crowd Pleaser (with fried fish, wings, Cajun fries, egg fried rice): The fish & wings were crispy perfection & still super juicy. We had them with the two most popular sauces- Mambo and sriracha aoili, both were delicious. The fries & fried rice were classic- the person working recommended eating the rice with a sweet sauce I don't remember the name of and gave it to us without any additional cost, which was so nice. - Shrimp Po' Boy: Again, fried & seasoned to perfection! - Chicken Banh Mi: This is a great option if you're wanting to avoid fried foods! Loved the refreshing veggies (cucumber, carrot, jalapeño) & creamy aioli. I do think it was missing pâté though. - Gumbo: Super comforting. Ambiance isn't really applicable since Manchu is take out only (there are some seats for waiting). Service was great, very friendly & fast. There is a free parking lot right next to the restaurant. 10/10 would recommend!

Crowd Pleaser (fish and popcorn shrimp; added butterfly shrimp; fried rice; fries)

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Roasted Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich and Cajun Fries (Side)

Harlym Blue’Z

4.4(25 reviews)

2.8 mi•Brookland Park

Northside spot with good food, music and cool owners! Fave…read moremenu item is the Soul Rolls, basically soul food filled egg rolls- delicious! They are having a music event 10/31 if anyone interested!

Very nice restaurant. Food and drinks were good. The bar/waitress was not very friendly. AND do not…read moretouch light on the table. lol

Liquid marijuana

Chick'nada and beef'nada

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Shrimps

3.8(124 reviews)

Celebrated Juneteenth by eating at Shrimp's and the food just doesn't miss! Small neighborhood…read morevibes, with r&b music playing in the restaurant. I first had Shrimps at a catered event so I already knew what to expect. I ordered the wingettes meal and it was just what I expected - excellent! The wings so so crispy, the Mac n cheese was so good and the yams are exceptional. The yams, the yams, incredible. The part of the experience that wasn't the best was the customer service. Everyone was kind which helped, but my husband and I asked for tartar sauce for his fish four times and never got it. From what I learned, it's homemade and like a staple for the fish, so that was very disappointing. While most of our needs were met, it didn't feel like it was a priority, so I would say maybe they need just a few more staffers on the team. Next time we might order takeout there instead. But, overall the food is incredible and that alone would make me order again.

Small (20 seat) neighborhood spot with a soul food menu: fish, crab cakes Turkey chops, collard…read moregreens, yams, po boys... Eat in and people watch out the big window, or takeout. Or sit at the bar and have a drink as you listen to the 90s R&B. Food is good. Service is standard.

Bar

6 Wingettes French Fries

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Parks Combo 2

4.2(11 reviews)

2.9 mi•Brookland Park

I walked all the up there for an expensive turke sand and they got my order wrong and there phone…read morenumber isn't working!!!

I recently had our second experience at Parks Combo 2 and want to give a little bit of love to this…read morelocal spot. If you stick within their wheelhouse dishes, you will not be disappointed. Very solid fried food options and the chicken wings are fabulous! We also thoroughly enjoyed the cheesesteak that we got here, and being Philly transplants, that's a pretty good compliment. You won't get a lot of ambience here, but you will get a full belly for a good price. Cheers to that!

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The Smoky Mug

4.5(144 reviews)

Super super good food! Best collard greens and brisket, staff was super friendly. The ambiance was…read morereally great, I enjoyed the music they played a lot.

Great first experience. My husband and I started with drinks that aren't pictured but were…read moredelicious. I had the Pear Pressure, a spiced sparkling cocktail and he had an old fashion. I also had the chips and salsa flight with queso beans and salsa. I wanted the guac but they sold out. The queso was my favorite. For my main meal I had the chicken tacos which were pretty good. I wish there was a better distribution of the slaw and salsa because the chicken itself tasted a little dry. My husband ordered the brisket and ribs and enjoyed everything. They ran out of ribs and offered him burnt ends instead which he also enjoyed. The Mac was too cheesy for me but hubby liked it. Overall we will be returning as he mentioned the prices and flavors were better than some of the other bigger named BBQ spots in the city. I don't eat pork but look forward to trying the smoked chicken sandwich. We had great service as well.

2.8 mi•Northern Barton Heights

Interior bar

Biscuits 'n Hatch Gravy

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Fuzzy Cactus

4.5(71 reviews)

amazing . love this place - tots are crispy. best chicken burrito in town. good vibes too.read more

We checked out Fuzzy Cactus recently after looking for some different RVA restaurants to try. We…read morewalked in a seated ourselves and were quickly welcomed by a server who took our drink orders. I got the fuzzy paloma, which was refreshing and delicious. We ordered to totchos, which were delicious, served with tater tots that were perfectly crispy and seasoned, topped with queso, pico, and pickled jalapeños. My bf got the carnitas burrito, which he enjoyed, and I got the chicken tenders and the macaroni bowl. The tenders were really good and just crispy enough, and the mac & cheese was so creamy and gooey. Service was friendly and the restaurant was funky. I'd definitely like to come back to see some live music there!

Bathroom

Nachos

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Red Harbor Seafood N Chicken

4.1(30 reviews)

3.0 mi•Virginia Union

Great flavor and very cost efficient. I can't finish a whole boil bag so there plate gets the job…read moredone. Definitely recommend never had any issues or complaints

No way I'm spending 18 bucks for shrimp with one egg, a fucking hot dog dude? I got a god damn hot…read moredog. I hope yall learn that a hot dog shouldn't be in a seafood boil bs wtv tf it is. Next time yall get an order for shrimp make sure the shrimp actually is seasoned well please, I had the blandest fucking shrimp ever. Kindly burn down and get new jobs, seafood is not your specialty.

Seafood boil combo

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

1.6(66 reviews)

They got some redemption today. I wasn't planning on going to Popeyes today but I wanted to know…read moreif the Hot Ones Last Dab was indeed out of circulation or if I was just lied to at the Midlothian location. Well lookie what I got today. 6 Darin Ghost Pepper nuggets and the Hot Ones Last Dab Apollo! I was had last week. The wings (boneless) were fantastic! They won me back for now. lol

Worst Popeyes in Richmond. They completely messed up my order and they didn't want to refund me for…read moreit. Please don't order from here. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Popeyes Sides

Popeyes Strawberry Biscuits

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America's Best Wings - chicken_wings - Updated October 2026

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