Here in Central Virginia, we're lucky to have some of the best restaurants in the country at our fingertips. Richmond is one of America's great, under-appreciated food cities, and if you're looking for the perfect date night spot in RVA, our real estate agents have some ideas. 

• The Boathouse - 4708 E Old Main St, Richmond, VA 23231
  Located in Rocketts Landing on Richmond's Old Main Street, The Boathouse is a unique modern eatery perched above the James River. Seafood is the star of the menu in this refined space, including some of the best crab cakes in Richmond. The Boathouse also offers excellent salads, steaks, and other food from the grill. With a convenient location near these Richmond homes for sale, this restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular views that make it just right for a romantic evening. 
  
  
• Lost Letter - 2939 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23230
  A cozy, intimate Italian cafe tucked away on Clay Street, Lost Letter is a perfect spot for a relaxed, low-key date night. The menu consists of expertly prepared Italian classics and small plates, along with an outstanding wine list and craft cocktails. Many ingredients are sourced locally, and the menu changes often based on seasonal availability. Lost Letter also has a covered, heated patio for outdoor dining, making it a perfect date spot in all seasons.
  
  
• The Roosevelt - 623 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223
  One of Richmond's most acclaimed restaurants, The Roosevelt opened its doors in 2011 and made a name for itself, serving an elevated, inspired take on classic Southern fare. It's a neighborhood restaurant with a dash of fine dining sprinkled on top. Excellent dishes like pan-roasted shrimp and Mississippi pot roast are served with mouth-watering sides, including smashed potatoes and tallow glazed collards. The Roosevelt is nestled in a historic building that dates to 1890, and its historic charm makes it a date night staple. 
  
  
• Henley on Grace - 314 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
  Henley on Grace is equally suited to romantic evenings and casual drinks with friends. It's one of Richmond's best wine bars, with a deep roster of reds and whites hailing from France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Argentina, and the USA. Henley on Grace also serves a great assortment of California-inspired entrees and small plates, with a focus on light, healthy, locally sourced fare. 
  
  
• Shagbark - 4901 Libbie Mill E Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
  Equal parts classic and contemporary, Shagbark serves Southern-inspired New American cuisine in a warm, rustic-chic space. It's a Virginia restaurant through and through. From the decor—which includes deer antler chandeliers and accents of the restaurant's namesake shagbark hickory tree—to the food, everything about Shagbark is designed to evoke life in Virginia. The ever-changing menu revolves around the bounty of local farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. The bar also stocks an excellent selection of fine wines and spirits.
  
  
• Roma Ristorante Italiano - 2447 County Dr, Petersburg, VA 23803
  Petersburg's Roma Ristorante Italiano has been one of Central Virginia's premier family-owned Italian eateries since 1987. The romantic ambiance and authentic Sicilian-style cuisine remain virtually unchanged over the last 30-plus years, making Roma Ristorante Italiano a generation-spanning date night favorite. The menu is packed with classic pasta dishes along with steaks, chicken, and seafood. The wine list is also excellent, and the service is friendly and accommodating. 

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