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Soul Food in Richmond
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Top 3 Southern and Soul Food in Richmond
Richmond's Southern-and-soul picks — drawn from Richmond Magazine's 2025 list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Richmond.
- #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
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
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.”