To Grace Manor: A Virginia Bed and Breakfast
The Grace Manor Inn Bed And Breakfast, in Richmond, Virginia, is conveniently located in the heart of the ‘Fan.’ It is on the corner of North Meadow and West Grace Streets and is walking distance to many sights, museums, and restaurants:
From The North:
Get on I-95 South
Take Exit #78 toward BOULEVARD
Turn RIGHT onto BOULEVARD
Turn LEFT onto BROAD STREET
Turn RIGHT onto NORTH MEADOW STREET
The house is on the left, #1853, on the corner of NORTH MEADOW and WEST GRACE STREET
From The East OR From Richmond International Airport:
Take I64 WEST
Take I95 SOUTH
Take the 5th STREET DOWNTOWN EXIT
Turn right onto EAST GRACE STREET
E. Grace turns into WEST GRACE STREET
Continue on WEST GRACE STREET
The Bed and Breakfast is located at 1853 WEST GRACE STREET on the left corner of NORTH MEADOW and WEST GRACE STREET
From The West:
Take I64 EAST
I64 EAST will dump you onto I95 SOUTH
Take the first exit on I95 SOUTH, the BOULEVARD EXIT, #78
Turn right onto BOULEVARD
Turn left at stoplight onto W. BROAD ST.
Turn right onto N. MEADOW (7/11 Store will be on your right)
The Richmond inn is located on the SOUTHWEST corner of the next block (MEADOW & GRACE) )at 1853 WEST GRACE STREET
Parking:
Private parking is available directly behind our Bed and Breakfast. Turn left off of North Meadow immediately after passing the Richmond inn. Turn into the alley behind the house and park in one of the four private spots. Just ring the bell on the gate for assistance with your bags.
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Grace Manor Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in Richmond Virginia's Historic Fan District. The following links will provide you with general information on the surrounding area:
Grace Manor’s Favorite Richmond Restaurants:
One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.
~Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story
Si
214 N Lombardy St, Richmond
804.257.7940
Si is an authentic, Spanish-Style Tapas Bar with a great, reasonably priced wine list. And best of all, it's only a short walk from the Inn. The decor is very modern and chic and makes you feel happy just being there. The service is also warm, friendly, and professional.
Our insider tip is to go early and hang out with the cool people in the comfy lounge area on the second floor and enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail. Then prepare to enjoy several inspiring mini-courses.
Here's what we've sampled:
- Stuffed Calamari Over Squid Ink-Infused Calasparra Rice (Yum!)
- Chickpea-Manchego Fries
- Baby Lamb Chops
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates
- Wilted Beet Greens With Currants, Capers, And Almonds
It's really great, but don't take our word for it, read what other Richmonders have to say about it.
Edo’s Squid
411 N. Harrison Street, Richmond
804.864.5488
Ahhhh.......we have a love affair going on with this restaurant! This is one of those neighborhood dives that you just can't get enough of, and conveniently, it's only 4 blocks from the Inn. Edo's specializes in Southern Italian-Style Food, and it's full of spicy, garlic love. Although their menu lists the usual suspects of pastas paired with yummy sauces, there are a few other delights not to be missed. For starters, the Squid Lemon, which is a divine combination of delicate (not chewy) squid rings paired with baby arugula, lemon, pine nuts, and garlic. Save the bread, because you're going to want to dip it in the sauce when you're done. The eggplant parmesan is the size of a football field and can convert any non-eggplant eater into a true believer. Take my word for it! The branzino, which is a whole, Mediterranean Sea Bass, which is simply broiled, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon, is crispy on the outside and juicy and flaky on the inside. Edo's is a seafood lover's dream. Check out the large tablet on the wall for the many daily fish specials, as well as the lamb, beef, and veal offerings.
One side bar, it is very noisy, and there's not much atmosphere. Sometimes you just have to pay to play, baby. It's so worth it! See what other locals think.
Carytown Sushi
2923 W. Cary Street, Richmond
804.355.0058
This is our new, favorite sushi restaurant. It's located about 1.5 miles from the Inn, and offers beautiful combinations of fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as hibachi dinners for those who don't partake. This restaurant is all about service. Every time you enter the door, you know you're the #1 priority, and boy do they aim to please. Here are some of our favorites:
- Edamamme
- Black And White Roll (Shrimp And Avocado On The Inside And White Tuna And Black Tobiko On The Outside)
- Naruto Roll (Instead Of The Traditional Seaweed Wrapper, Avocado, Tuna, Salmon, And Yellow Tail Are Nestled Inside A Thin Ribbon Of Cucumber And Are Served With A Soy Vinaigrette)
- King Mackerel Sashimi
Cabo’s Bistro
2053 W. Broad Street, Richmond
804.355.1144
Cabo's Bistro is just 1 short block from the Grace Manor Inn. They specialize in fish, beef, and lamb. For the adventure junkies out there, they also sneak a few unique items on the menu like prime rib of bison or charcoal grilled ostrich skewers.
Cabo's also has nightly live music starting at 9:30pm for the lounge lizards among us. Tip...if you don't enjoy dining in a smoking environment, request the non-smoking dining room. Then, you can mosey into the bar area for music after dinner.
Amici
3343 W. Cary Street, Richmond
804.353.4700
If creamy, Northern Italian-Style food is what you crave, Amici is your place. It's only a short 1.5 mile drive/walk from the Inn, and it has a cute outdoor cafe. For all of you people watcher's out there, this is a great spot to enjoy a bottle of Chianti. The stuffed pastas here are so delicate that I swear you can see the fillings. My mouth is watering. Here are some of our favorites:
- Carpaccio di manzo (Thin sliced beef loin topped with micro greens and walnuts, parmesan cheese, lemon and extra virgin olive oil)
- Portobello e fontina (Grilled portobello mushroom and melted fontina cheese with garlic, olive oil and basil)
- Agnolotti all panna (Homemade ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese in a light cream sauce)
- Agnello al rosmarino (Pan roasted baby rack of lamb with garlic, rosemary and white wine demi)
One North Belmont
1 N. Belmont Ave, Richmond
804.358.0050
AAA Four Diamond Restaurant...need I say more? This is one of those special occasion restaurants that are sure not to disappoint. One North Belmont only seats 30-40 people and provides a very intimate setting for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. It also works well for getting you out of the doghouse, should you need assistance.
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you step inside the door, there's no mistaking that you've entered a quintessentially French Restaurant. The chef and owner, Frits, has recently been selected a semi finalist for the 2008 Best Chef (Mid Atlantic) by the James Beard Foundation. Time Magazine calls the JBF Awards the "Oscars of the Culinary World."
We've been known to enjoy an evening there from time to time. A sample starter might be a Martini d'Homard a la Belmont (Lobster Martini). This rock lobster tail is poached in butter, garlic, and shallots, served in a martini glass over a bed of seaweed salad, and topped with a dollop of saffron-vodka cream sauce. Just three words...To Die For!! Entree offerings range from Tournedos Bearnaise to Sole Meuniere, deboned and served tableside. For dessert, we recommend either the Grand Marnier Souffle served with warm creme anglaise or quite possibly the best cheese plate you will ever have...Europe included!
Reservations recommended. Oh, by the way, be prepared to be set back a couple of Benjamins!
Millie’s Diner
2603 E. Main Street, Richmond
804.643.5512
Millie's is not your mother's diner. Let's just say that out loud. The menu boasts an eclectic fusion of cuisine with influences from around the world. It is 3.8 miles from the Inn, and if it were closer, we
would be regulars like Norm and Cliff from Cheers. (I know...we're spoiled!)
Millie's has 2 kitchens. The mini kitchen, located at the bar, prepares only their signature dish, Thai Spicy Shrimp. If you're only
going to Millie's once, you have to try this. It makes your mouth happy! If you're there with friends, try a few different things and share. Here are a few of their newest temptations:
- Crispy Rendered Duck Breast With Foie Gras Mac 'N' Cheese, Grilled Asparagus
- Pan Seared Flounder With Smoky Collard Greens & Southern Spoonbread
- Millie's Cowboy Steak (Suggested For Two) With Pan Fried Shad Roe, Dirty Mashed Potatoes & Sangria Butter
Other Things To Do In Richmond, Virginia:
Shopping:
Boutiques of Carytown
Short Pump Town Center
Stony Point Fashion Park
Historical Sites:
Historic Monument District
Virginia House
Agecroft Hall
Wilton House Museum
Virginia Historical Society
Valentine Museum
Black History Museum
Library Of Virginia
Museum Of The Confederacy
Schools & Convention Center:
VCU
Univeristy of Richmond
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Cultural Venues:
Landmark Theater
Richmond Symphony
Virginia Opera
Barksdale Theater
Firehouse Theater
Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts
7 Museums on the Boulevard
Science Museum Of Virginia
Outdoor Richmond Activities:
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Maymont Estate
Richmond Raft
Richmond Christmas Parade
Richmond Braves’ Baseball Stadium
Weather:
Richmond Weather
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