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    Rappahannock

    3.8 (616 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Pat C.

    Walked in on a Monday evening. It was busy and it was only one of the few restaurants open on Labor Day. Got seated quickly. Grilled ribeye was okay. Whole grilled branzino was fresh and light. It was huge and perfect for summer. Banana pudding tiramisu was disappointing. It's like a cookie with banana pudding and few brulee banana slices. Our server Chez was wonderful. Giving this place a 4/5.

    Tre S.

    First time and will not be the last. The food was amazing with all of the savory dishes we had. Especially the rock fish. Some of the best I have had in years. The staff was really great and the atmosphere had a good vibe.

    Smoked Fish Dip
    Scott H.

    I was in Richmond for 36 hours, so I had one night to experience the local food scene, which I heard good things about. I chose Rappahannock for my only dinner in town. Kate was my server and she was so friendly and attentive. I asked her a few questions about the menu and she answered me with honesty, which I appreciated. I decided to try two of each of the local oysters, the Smoked Fish Dip, and the Little Gem Wedge. The oysters were really delicious; fresh and cold served with both the mignonette and cocktail sauce. The Rappahannock River Oysters were exceptionally tasty. The fish dip followed and that was great too; they definitely give you a healthy portion of it as well. The Little Gem Wedge was really nice with the lettuce being very fresh. After all that, Kate made a convincing argument to try the blueberry shortcake; also fantastic! The hand whipped cream and blueberries were delicious and I had to force myself not to finish it as I was already stuffed to the gills! The restaurant itself is casual and fairly loud, but it's good for groups and individuals (has a large bar) and seems it would be kid-friendly.

    Baked oysters and half a dozen olde salts and Rappahannock oysters
    Lena M.

    I had an incredible experience last night at Rappahannock. We were a group of seven gathering for a family dinner. I noticed a lot of other big groups here. If you're a group of 6+ wanting to make a reservation, you'll need to call ahead. Rappahannock is located on Grace st. and 4th st. There is parking nearby, but since we lived pretty close we just walked. Service is amazing here. They're super attentive and kind. They're great with big groups. We started off with some drinks and oysters. I absolutely adored my Grace St. Spritz. It was so delicious. Everyone else loved their cocktails. Their bartender is very talented. We also got a round of oysters, both raw and baked. They were very yummy. For mains, my Mom and I ordered the ceviche and scallops to share. I loved the sweet potato crisps in the ceviche. I wish it was heavier on the lime, but it was tasty. We really enjoyed our scallops. We were obsessed with the rice it came on. My fiance ordered the burger and liked it. His Mom got the octopus and it was, unfortunately, overcooked. Her dad adored the fish he got. Our friend loved her mixed greens salad. They have three gender neutral single stall bathrooms here. Things are a bit on the pricier side, but if you're looking for a place for big groups with amazing cocktails and nice seafood, I recommend checking Rappahannock out.

    Appetizer
    Nathan D.

    Cocktails | appetizer | chill Cocktails - We had great cocktails at this location. They had a nice menu and a really impressive selection of liquor. I highly recommend stopping by for a drink during happy hour or to start off your night. Appetizer - We stopped in for a quick appetizer, which was chicken-based, and it was perfect. It was a great way to start the night. The chicken dish was crispy and relatively filling, which was just what we wanted since we were only planning to have a small plate while exploring that area of Richmond. Chill - The restaurant has a pretty chill vibe overall. The bar is the centerpiece of the restaurant, which is quite interesting. It takes up around 50% of the seating area and is located in the direct center of the restaurant. The rest of the restaurant is surrounded by tables that are equally distributed from the front, the middle, the side, to the back of the restaurant. So really, the iconic part is the bar, and we just sat there and had a quick bite, which was awesome.

    Crab salad
    Abbey W.

    Had a solid last minute dinner at Rappahannock tonight! Mom said she was craving seafood & had been wanting to try this place so off we went. Light crowd for a Friday night but it was a bit later. We decided to do several shares from the chill/raw bar. This included a dozen oysters, the crab salad, & the scallop crudo. All were tasty! My favorite part of the oysters was the delicious mignonette sauce. Our server Peyton was also great!

    Wes A.

    A bit pricey! Tables are stack up side by side! Hostess doesn't separate guests in a sparsely crowded room! Service is fair but waitress is not engaging! Probably not fair after watching the Waitress at the Virginia Reparatory ! Food average for the price! Ambiance in s typical oyster bar! The oysters were good, but $3 an oyster! I enjoyed the hamburger with no fries! Salad greens were good! The 5 scallops dish at$37 was ok but not great ! All in all very average overpriced food! We were satisfied! After , $168 which included a twenty five dollar tip for 45 minutes of work! They certainly try to up sale! Beer was reasonable and good! I think next time focus on the oysters and share a salad! One of the best $22 burger I have ever had ! Missing fries! Great aioli! Charleston much better experience!

    Spicy margarita
    Monica D.

    While it's a little smoky inside due to their wood burning oven, their overall vibe is open, intimate, and great for a first date or meetup for all fans of cocktails and seafood. There wasn't much on the menu for vegetarian or non-seafood eaters, so be sure you're coming hungry for some sea fare. The bartender was new but super nice and attentive. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is due to the lackluster taste of the drink. It was missing that classic margarita taste and overall missed the mark considering the price point.

    Salad with pickled onions, ranch dressing

    Great salads and food, always excellent!!! The menu small but what's there is always delicious!!

    Branzino
    Jenny H.

    So I wish I had remembered to take a picture of the cocktail menu because I can't find it online anywhere. I had a delightful bourbon based drink, called Pear and Back Again that had four roses bourbon with ginger syrup, lemon, and plum bitters. It was incredibly smooth and too easy to drink really lol. I will say in my search for the menu Rappahannock needs to update some of their contact sites because there's some seriously old menus out there. My family and I have been to Rappahannock a handful of times over the last couple years. We're not big oyster fans boat we dig the smoky (grill smoke not cigarette) vibe and really enjoy the seafood options. If you're noise sensitive, I highly recommend asking for the back corner when you reserve a table. Service is always friendly and usually paced well unless it's a theater night. Every time we go, it's always been crowded so I think it must be doing something right. For appetizers, we ordered ceviche and the seafood gumbo. Both had a nice little kick to it and were delicious. The ceviche was fresh and bright while the gumbo had a subtle richness to it and just the right amount of kick. It does linger a bit while you're waiting for your main course though but I'm a lightweight when it comes to spice. We all enjoyed our entrées of the grilled octopus, the Branzino and the pan seared rockfish. All are on the small side serving wise which was fine for me, but some might find it lacking in size to be filling, particularly at these prices ($42 for the Branzino). My husband devoured the apple pie with butterscotch bourbon sauce The sauce was pretty incredible. I could have taken a jar of that home and just had with vanilla ice cream all week. Might need to make my own version.... We also enjoyed the smores tart which was unique and satisfying for a meal ender. My son thought some kind of crème anglaise with it would have been nice but we all likes it.

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    The food was great and the service was super nice and we got are food quick 5 star deserved

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    Ask the Community - Rappahannock

    How's the oysters and do they have oyster happy hour?

    The best in Richmond. Yes, Monday - Friday, 4 - 6 PM at the bar only.

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    SO good, favorite spot of our Richmond trip!…read more My brother and I were looking for late night oysters. Sadly when we came in Wednesday night at 9 PM, we were told they were only serving drinks at that time. I emailed the restaurant and was informed that on most nights, they indeed close the kitchen and only serve drinks after 9 PM, but that on weekends they'll keep the kitchen open longer. I'm so glad we came back on our last day of the trip. It was a Thursday night at 7:45 PM and pretty full. Thankfully, there were some seats at the bar which we preferred anyways since you got to watch the oysters get shucked right in front of you. We ordered the bread service, and though it said house cultured butter OR whipped beef tallow, our kind server made sure to ask if we wanted one or both (the answer was both, of course!). We also got 4 Virginia oysters (appreciate not being forced to order in increments of 6 or 12), chargrilled oysters, and "dessert tonight" which ended up being the most perfect chocolate cake (I think it was describe as something else, but my memory fails me) with a white chocolate ganache-like topping and pistachios *swoon*. I tried the wine of the day which was an orange wine that it was a nice not-too-sweet, not too dry wine. I'd recommend it with a pasta or fish. Our server (didn't catch his name but he had a nice brown sweater and a beanie, receipt says Taylor so maybe that's his name?) was so nice! Great vibes all around from the interior to the bathroom to the service. Would definitely come back.

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    Established in 1760
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    The Half Way House is settled in a dark basement lit by candles giving a romantic atmosphere. Once…read moreit gets full it can feel a bit cramped, but this is probably due to my height and the low ceilings. The house is rich in history making it quite a special place for my husband and I to celebrate a momentous occasion. A drawback was how uncomfortable the seats were. My husband and I are like Vikings, very tall and stocky, so the seats felt too small. The average person will probably have no problem with them. My hubs ordered the seafood platter and was delighted in how delicious it was. I ordered the Black and Bleu Beef Tips with the filet and requested it be cooked medium rare. Unfortunately, it was mostly overcooked and tough. I expected the mushroom sauce to be more substantial and the bleu cheese to be enough to be tasted. I was very disappointed at what was a sprinkling of mushrooms on top and no distinct bleu cheese flavor at all. The twice baked potato was yummy, but I could not eat the asparagus as I found it bitter and undercooked. It made me regret paying the price it cost as I could not even enjoy half the portion. Service was good and yet not. We were served by three different people, including the manager who seemed to give most of her attention to one particular table. When she removed our plates without offering dessert, coffee, or tea it felt we were being hurried along. One older gentleman was very attentive. He made sure we were taken care of and satisfied. I wish I knew his name as I would love to give him all the stars. He was superb and comped us dessert in honor of our special occasion. We chose the tiramisu, and it was very tasty, perfect crispy top with the creamy underside. I do recommend this restaurant as an experience one should seek to enjoy. I believe you will love the historicity of the location, and the service will be a fine dining event. Your food may be hit or miss, depending on what you order, but I think the location itself is worth the risk.

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