Doswell Dining - Our 3 Top Picks!

La Petite France
2108 Maywill St
Richmond VA 23230 Phone: (804) 353-8729
Fax: (804) 353-4692

Attentive, professional service is emphasized in the intimate, candlelit dining room, a sumptuous setting for fabulous French cuisine. A loyal local following patronizes the 30-year-old restaurant. For dessert, consider the fabulous strawberry souffle.
Features: Smoking available. Semi-formal attire; cocktails.
Directions: I-64, exit Staples Mill Rd, just s to Thalbro Rd, then just e. 2108 Maywill St 23230
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-2 & 5:30-10 pm, Sat from 5:30 pm. Closed major holidays; also Sun & Mon.
Price: Lunch: $9.00 - $14.00, Dinner: $19.00 - $33.00
Credit Cards: AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: suggested, Fri & Sat.

Akida Japanese Restaurant
9039-3 W Broad St
Richmond VA 23294 Phone: (804) 762-8878

Diners can slip into this narrow spot and choose a wooden bench with a good view of the chefs at the sushi bar. Options range from colorful bites of traditional, innovative sushi to tamer standbys, such as noodle soups and pork katsu.
Features: Casual dress; beer & wine only.
Directions: I-64, exit Parham Rd N, 1 mi w on W Broad St at jct Tuckernuck; in Sassafras Square. 9039-3 W Broad St 23294
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-2:30 & 5-10 pm, Fri-11 pm, Sat 5 pm-11 pm. Closed: 11/22, 12/25; also Sun.
Price: Lunch: $6.95 - $8.95, Dinner: $9.25 - $25.00
Credit Cards: AE, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Japanese
Reservations: accepted.

Buckhead's
8510 Patterson Ave
Richmond VA 23229 Phone: (804) 750-2000

A dark, club-like setting--with rich wood paneling and wine bottles lining the walls--sets an upscale mood. The specialty here is prime aged beef and chops, although selected seafood specialties are offered nightly. The classic lobster bisque's rich stock simmers for days. The award-winning extensive wine book is accented at the dessert course by fine ports and single malts.
Features: Smoking available. Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-64, exit 181A (Parham Rd), 2.1 mi s; in Beverly Hills Shopping Center. 8510 Patterson Ave 23229
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 5 pm-10 pm, Sun-9 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Dinner: $27.00 - $48.00
Credit Cards: AE, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI
Cuisine Type: Steak House
Reservations: suggested.