Highest-rated restaurants in Richmond, according to Foursquare

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With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Richmond using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Mellow Mushroom

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 3012 W Cary St, Richmond
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#29. Mary Angela's Pizza Subs & Pasta

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 3345 W Cary St (Freeman Rd), Richmond
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#28. CAVA

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 810 W Grace St (N Laurel St), Richmond
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#27. Heritage

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 1627 W Main St (S Vine St), Richmond
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#25. Tarrant's Cafe

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: New American
- Address: 1 W Broad St (at N Foushee St), Richmond
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#24. Alamo BBQ

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 2202 Jefferson Ave (22nd St.), Richmond
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#23. Chicken Fiesta

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Latin American
- Address: 2311 Broad St, Richmond
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#22. Well-Made Pastry Alliance

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 2707 E Marshall St, Richmond
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#21. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 4708 Old Main St (at Orleans St), Richmond

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#20. 23rd & Main Taproom

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 2300 E Main St (23rd St), Richmond
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#19. Metzger Bar & Butchery

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: German
- Address: 801 N 23rd St, Richmond
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#18. Dutch & Co.

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$
- Category: New American
- Address: 400 N 27th St (Marshall St), Richmond
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#17. Vietnam 1

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 6215 W Broad St, Richmond
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#15. Joe's Inn

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 205 N Shields Ave (btwn Hanover Ave & Grove Ave), Richmond
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#14. Sugar Shack Donuts

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Donuts
- Address: 1001 N Lombardy St (at W Leigh St), Richmond
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#13. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 5810 Grove Ave, Richmond
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#12. Boulevard Burger & Brew

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 1300 N Boulevard (at W Leigh St), Richmond
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#10. Garnett's

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 2001 Park Ave (at N Meadow St), Richmond
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#9. Union Market

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 2306 Jefferson Ave, Richmond
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#8. Mekong

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 6004 W Broad St (at N Crestwood Ave.), Richmond
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#7. Mama Js

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 415 N 1st St, Richmond
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#5. Perly's

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 111 E Grace St, Richmond
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#4. LUNCH. | SUPPER!

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: American
- Address: 1213 Summit Ave (btwn Broad & Marshall), Richmond
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#3. Stella's

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: Greek
- Address: 1012 Lafayette St, Richmond
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#2. Palani Drive

- Rating: 9.4
- Price: $
- Category: American
- Address: 401 Libbie Ave (York Rd.), Richmond