One of the great things about traveling is exploring different cities like Richmond and trying the local food. Sometimes the best finds are tiny, locally owned restaurants that you wouldn’t have discovered if you didn’t stumble upon them.
When traveling around the Richmond area, here are some great local spots that you should consider stopping by.
1. Yamato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi – Restaurant in Richmond
$$ | (765) 935-1077 | WEBSITE
Whether you have a craving for simple fried rice, your favorite sushi, or a seafood combination, you shouldn’t go wrong at Yamato Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi.
The kitchen offers a la carte items as well as full meals. Yamato also features a full lunch menu, guests can choose from a wide range of Sushi, Sashimi, and Nigiri lunch specials served with either soup or a house salad. You can even create a made-to-order Bento box.
Guest Hours:
- Monday – Closed,
- Tuesday, Wednesday 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
- Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday, Saturday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
- Sunday 11:30 am – 8:30 pm
2. Little Sheba’s
$$ | 756-962-2999 | WEBSITE
If you are looking for great comfort food, you need to try Little Sheba’s. The restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can get anything from appetizers like quesadillas to pizza, salads, soups, and sandwiches.
The food here isn’t fussy or over-the-top, but it is good and well-priced. The couple that owns the restaurant recently expanded and added a bar area.
Don’t even think of leaving before ordering Sheba’s signature chocolate cherry brownie!
3. Old Richmond Inn
$$$ | 765-962-2247 | WEBSITE
The Old Richmond Inn has been serving great meals for over 26 years. It has been named one of the best fine dining restaurants by Indianapolis magazine.
Many of the restaurants’ offerings are old-school classics like escargot and stuffed mushrooms. While the poultry and pasta items don’t seem to offer anything too unique, the restaurant shines with its chops and seafood.
The Paris pepper steak, steak au poivre, and veal Francese are standouts from the chop menu.
The restaurant has a 150-person banquet room for special events.
4. The Firehouse BBQ & Blues
$$ | 765-598-5440 | WEBSITE
When you dine at The Firehouse BBQ & Blues, you will be dining in a former firehouse, so the atmosphere is unique and inviting. The menu features a barbeque and a lot of it!
An appetizer specialty is Robin’s Jar of Bacon, a mason jar filled with bacon and served with cornbread and butter. The pulled pork is juicy and tender and the Beef Brisket is a winner. Their slowly loaded baked potatoes are filled with many of their smoked meats.
On certain days, they feature live blues.
5. Gulzar’s Indian Cuisine
$$ | (765) 939-7401 | WEBSITE
Gulzar’s ‘is one of the best Indian restaurants around. Their authentic take on Indian food is high-quality and served in a cool atmosphere. The vegetable samosa and chicken lollipops are great appetizers to start the meal.
One of the best things about Gulzar’s is its extensive vegetarian menu options. The coconut, cabbage masala, and vegetable Jalfrezi are both winners.
The non-vegetarian entrees are also unique and great, especially the Goat Biryani. Some versions of this dish come adorned with rice, peas, raisins, and nuts.
6. Galo’s Italian Grill
$$$ | 765-972-9000 | WEBSITE
The menu at Galo’s Italian Grill is extensive; there’s so much you may find it difficult to choose. The appetizers are predictable, but the Antipasti is a huge and great starter for a group.
It is some of the best Italian food in the area. The restaurant features oversized salads, and a nice selection on the kid’s menu and lunch options.
7. Texas Roadhouse
$$$ | 765-939-9100 | WEBSITE
View this post on Instagram
Texas Roadhouse is a chain, but they do a good job of preparing steaks made to order and tasty, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
Their version of the blooming onion made famous by Outback is the cactus flower, which is tasty but is high in calories. There are numerous steak options, the most inventive being the Road Kill steak which comes with onions, mushrooms, and melted cheese.
They serve poultry and seafood options along with combos, and extra large cuts, for those with big appetites.
8. 5th Street Bagel Co.
$ | 765-965-5427 | WEBSITE
This breakfast and lunch gem is a popular morning spot. They feature bagels and a wide variety of sweets like turnovers and sticky buns.
5th Street Bagel Co. makes their bagels fresh every day; they can be enjoyed with a wide variety of freshly squeezed juices and cappuccino, latte, espresso, or your favorite coffee. You can purchase coffee by the pound to enjoy it at home.
They offer breakfast and lunch platters and have a conference room for group meetings.
9. Fricker’s
$$ | 765-965-6655 | WEBSITE
View this post on Instagram
Fricker’s is a great place for the entire family. They have a great game room, and kids under 10 eat free. They also have a seasonal patio which is great during the warm weather seasons.
For adults, they have over 30 TVs for every sports enthusiast. As you would expect from a sports bar, they are big on wings with numerous different sauces; pizza, quesadillas, and burgers.
On Sundays only, they offer a Fricker’s Dixie Golden fried chicken.
This is the place to go if you love sports and the usual food options.
10. Roscoe’s Coffee Barn
$ | (765) 962-3019 | WEBSITE
View this post on Instagram
Don’t let the name fool you, Roscoe’s is much more than a coffee bar, it also features wine, craft beer, and sandwiches. They also have numerous events weekly, and music.
The food here is pretty basic; salads and sandwiches, but they are all homemade and quite tasty. You can call ahead to pick it up if you are in a hurry.
11. McAlister’s Deli
$ | 765-373-3165 | WEBSITE
View this post on Instagram
McAlister’s is one of the best delis in town. They have a full menu of sandwiches, salads, and stuffed potatoes.
When it comes to sandwiches, it is hard to bypass the Black Angus king club or the BLT avocado. Each day, they have about five different soups to choose from, as well as numerous salads.
They also have a full kid’s menu and a rewards program, so you can accrue points for future meals.
12. La Mexicano Grill
$ | 765-965-0561 | WEBSITE
If you have a taste for fresh, authentic Mexican food, La Mexicano Grill should be your next stop. Not only is their food great, but the prices are also outstanding.
They offer numerous Mexican specialties, like burritos, tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and platters that come with rice beans, salad, and tortillas.
Most items are around $10.00 for a full meal.
13. Wings and Rings
$ | 765-939-9464 | WEBSITE
View this post on Instagram
Soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and, of course, wings, can be found on the menu. Their menu is large and their portions are too.
Like most sports bars, you will be able to watch your game of choice on one of the many 50+ TVs. There is a kid’s menu for the little ones as well as some great side dishes like mac & cheese with bacon. You can’t go wrong with bacon!
14. Hot Head Burrito
$ | 765-488-2154 | WEBSITE
View this post on Instagram
Several Hot Head Burrito locations are serving the Indiana and Ohio areas. They offer burritos and bowls for those watching their carbs.
At Hot Head Burrito, you have the option to customize many of their dishes, including the Lil bowl, burrito bowl, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos. This is a great way to ensure you get just what you want.
They also offer a catering menu for special occasions.
15. Great Wall
$ | (765) 962-5255 | WEBSITE
If you want a traditional Chinese meal, then you need to go to the Great Wall. They have a huge menu with many favorites, like fried rice, lo mein, egg foo young, sweet & sour items, as well as Cantonese and Szechuan dishes.
They offer a wide range of lunch specials that turn out quickly at affordable prices. Their combination meals like orange chicken, roast pork lo mein, and chicken with snow peas come with fried rice at prices that start around $9.00.
The atmosphere may not be fancy, but the food is very good and reasonably priced.
If you find yourself traveling through Richmond, you will find many different dining options. As you can see, there is Italian, Indian, and Asian fare as well.
I can’t believe el trebol did not make your list! Best Mexican in Richmond. Small family orientated great atmosphere and best beer around!
I second this!!!!