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The Record · Richmond, VA · Soul Food

Soul Food in Richmond, VA, ranked by the locals who eat there.

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Editorial picks

Top 3 Southern and Soul Food in Richmond

Top Tier EditorialSourcesRichmond Magazine

  1. 1

    Mama J's Kitchen

    Jackson Ward

    On Richmond Magazine's 2025 25 Best Restaurants — Velma Johnson's James Beard Foundation–recognized Jackson Ward soul food room, known for cabbage, mac and cheese, and fried catfish.

  2. 2

    The Roosevelt

    Church Hill

    On Richmond Magazine's 2025 25 Best Restaurants — a Church Hill neighborhood restaurant that reimagines heritage Southern and Appalachian dishes with modern techniques and an all-Virginia wine list.

  3. 3

    Shagbark

    Libbie Mill

    On Richmond Magazine's 2025 25 Best Restaurants — Walter Bundy's hunter-gatherer Virginia-ingredient room at Libbie Mill with a focus on game and heritage produce.

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