Rappahannock Restaurant

Yes, Richmond may be inland, but this hip spot belongs to a century-old family-owned oyster farm on the Chesapeake Bay, so the freshest in seafood is the top priority. The raw bar dominates the setting, so grab a seat there if you want to watch the shuckers in action. But raw items are just half the story; the menu has a farm-to-table focus blending modern cuisine with Southern and French roots and is absolutely delicious. The décor mixes rustic industrial styling with nostalgic black-and-white prints from the company's storied history.