Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Richmond

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Richmond? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Wine Whisperer

5.0

5 (227)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Henrico

About the restaurant

The Wine Whisperer is a wine shop and bistro located in Richmond's Short Pump neighborhood. We speak wine and are passionate about sharing your new favorite bottle or glass with you!

Our wine bar is designed to offer an immersive experience to our guests. Let our knowledgeable staff help you learn about your palate and curate a flight of wine just for you! Look for a rotating by the glass list, craft beers, more whiskey than you imagined, and an expansive food menu built for wine pairing. The intimate dining room is a perfect spot for a casual glass with friends or that special occasion date. Look for weekly wine tastings, monthly classes, and other special events that are uniquely Whisperer!

No reservations available? Give us a call or stop by; we save a number of tables each night for walk-in guests. For questions or to make a reservation for a larger party, please call or send a message.

Top review

LeahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

What a great little gem. We learned another location is in the works and we are excited about that. Our server was great and he put together a flight for each of us that we all enjoyed. The baked brie was delicious. We will be back!

Buckheads - Richmond

4.8

4.8 (2044)

$50 and over

Steak

Richmond

About the restaurant

Buckhead’s has been a Richmond tradition since 1994. Featuring succulent Braveheart Beef and only the freshest seafood, you can taste our passion for culinary excellence. Consistently recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”, our list offers over 800 labels to complement your dining experience. Additionally, our bar proudly highlights one of the largest selections of single malt scotches and small batch bourbons in Richmond, Virginia.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent all around!! We will definitely be back!

Metzger Bar and Butchery

4.8

4.8 (1109)

$31 to $50

Contemporary German

Richmond

About the restaurant

Nestled in historic Union Hill, we specialize in contemporary German and European food from award winning chef Brittanny Anderson. Expect to see inspirations from classic German, French, Italian, Austrian & European cuisine, using local products. We specialize in German and Austrian wine from small producers, organic, and natural wines. Our cocktails are unique and approachable, featuring house made ingredients. We have a large German beer selection mixed with some local drafts. Our atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, great for special occasions or weekday date nights. We offer a private dining room and full restaurant buyouts. Come see us for dinner Tue-Sat, and Sunday brunch, and for happy hour at the bar Tue-Fri 5pm-9pm.

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BenPVIP

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

Great place to go for upper casual meal with plenty of flair

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Popular dish

Pork Schnitzel

Popular dish

Chicken Schnitzel and Gravy

Chez Max - Richmond VA

4.8

4.8 (1416)

$31 to $50

French

Richmond

About the restaurant

Bienvenue Chez Max!

Savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. The casual and comfortable, yet elegant interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting. A large stone fireplace adorns a corner in the main dining room, casting a soft glow around the room.

We are Richmond’s premier French dining experience. Our menu is a collection of dishes cultivated by a Master French chef. We offer an array of fine wines from around the world, 23 are poured by the glass. Our mixologist boasts an impressive range of signature crafted cocktails and guest favorites.

As we are often fully seated on Fridays and Saturdays, we can only hold a reservation for 15 minutes without advanced notice. We allocate 2 hours for parties of 2 to 5, 2 ½ hours for parties of 6 or more.

Top review

AndrewVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Chez Max is one of my favorite restaurants in RVA. Armand has been my server almost every time for 18 years. Highly recommend.

Midlothian Chef's Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (1412)

$30 and under

American

Midlothian

About the restaurant

Voted Best Restaurant in Chesterfield by Richmond Magazine, and Dine Like a Local Award by The Scout Guide for Best Restaurant for Dinner. Midlothian Chef's Kitchen is a New American Restaurant by Award-Winning Chef David Dunlap. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with indoor & outdoor seating, & local, hyper-seasonal Virginia ingredients. This is a full service restaurant & bar with thoughtful dishes that evoke memories.

Chef Dunlap was previously the Executive Sous Chef at The Inn at Little Washington and the Corporate Executive Chef of Quirk Hotels (Quirk Hotel RVA & Quirk Hotel CVille). He was named as 1 of the 32 Restaurant Stars on the Rise in 2020 by FSRMagazine, Rising Star Chef of the Year by Two Roads Hospitality Worldwide, and has won Best Dishes at Broad Appetit 4 years in a row.

Enjoy special events such as Wine/Bourbon Pairing Dinners, Private Dining/Event Space, and a Chef's Table Experience. This is a local, family-owned business, owned by Chef Dunlap & his wife.

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Henry

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Our food was delicious, the service spot on, and the atmosphere was perfect for slowing down and savoring the evening. Well done.

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Popular dish

Butter Poached Filet Mignon

4.7

4.7 (939)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

A Californian Asian fusion restaurant offering Pan Asian style cuisine with a twist! Hundreds of wines sold by the glass. Centrally located, we are two blocks from the Downtown Marriot, the Hilton Hotel and two blocks from the historical Dominion Energy Center. Also located near the Altria Theatre too! Stop by before an evening out!

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Joe

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

Cozy restaurant on Grace with great wine, attentive staff, and wonderful ambience.

Upper Shirley Vineyards

4.7

4.7 (234)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

Upper Shirley Vineyards, perched above one of the most beautiful bends on the James River and surrounded by history, brings you the best of Virginia: culinary delights, award-winning wine, and events you’ll remember for a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a day away or the best place to stage your dream wedding, Upper Shirley Vineyards will exceed your expectations.

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william

Dined 5 days ago

Hostess took initiative to give us option to eat inside due to chilly weather. Aaron, our server was attentive but not intrusive. Wine was very good and food was delicious and fairly priced. Beautiful venue.

Azzurro

4.6

4.6 (1937)

$30 and under

Italian

Richmond

About the restaurant

Relaxed refinement, outstanding meals, and impeccable service blend to create unforgettable Italian dining at Azzurro. Whether seated on the softly-lit patio or inside near the comfort of a crackling fireplace, this award-winning restaurant embodies an elegant, yet warm, intimate ambiance. Here you will be greeted by a friendly, attentive staff eager to assist you with seating, menu selection, and an extensive wine list. Most important is our desire to provide an exceptional, memorable experience. Ranging from a casual luncheon to celebrating that most special occasion, Azzurro is the ideal choice.

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MariaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous food and service …,as always This is consistently the best restaurant in rva

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Richmond, VA

4.5

4.5 (7059)

$30 and under

American

Richmond

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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DebraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Never disappoints! Such a wonderful experience for a work lunch!

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3.8

3.8 (42)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Richmond

About the restaurant

Indulge in the allure of a chic and refined bar & lounge – Gather & Hem, a haven where exquisite cocktails, local craft beer, and meticulously chosen wines take center stage. Nestled in the heart of the city within the iconic Miller & Rhoads Department Store building, our concept exudes a timeless sophistication. Our cocktails are perfectly paired with shared plates created with the distinct flavors of Virginia.

Whether it's a post-work rendezvous or a prelude to a captivating show at a nearby theater, let's elevate the ordinary and make every moment extraordinary together.

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Channing

Dined on Mar 3, 2025

Love this place!!! Elegant, modern cocktail bar walking distance from the theatres and hot spots in Richmond. Highly recommend for elevated sharing plates and the most delicious craft cocktails. We got the martini tree (basically a sampler of fun twists on martinis) and split the Virginia Peanut Hummus (yum!), the wagyu poutine (double yum) and the lamb lollipops. The flavor was aaaaamazing. Can’t wait to come back for their weekly Jazz Nights!

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Experience

Gather for Happy Hour

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