Richmond and Wayne County propose a veritable feast of dining and drinking destinations to satisfy any craving. Just follow the locals to find all the best eats.
Ordering up a Royal Feast on a tableside phone from within the double-decker bus at Clara’s Pizza King is a Richmond rite of passage. Meanwhile, the Red Front Pizza & Grill* on the east side of town boasts its own customer base of loyal fans for pizza.
Start the day off right with a steaming plate of biscuits and gravy at A.J.’s Main Street Diner, or nibble delectable baked goodies from Sweet Blessings Bistro Bakery. The Depot District’s Roscoe’s Coffee Bar and Tap Room* serves caffeinated beverages by day and craft beer by night.
For an elegant lunch or romantic date night, visit the Old Richmond Inn* in the gracious 1892 Grothaus home or the classy Cordial Cork Restaurant and Wine Bar* in the historic Depot District. You can also mangia on excellent antipasti, pastas, wood-fired pizzas, steaks and seafood at Galo’s Italian Grill*.
Wayne County’s oldest tavern, the 21+ only Legend’s Southside Bar* is the place to go for a great burger or a signature Penguin Tenderloin. A whimsical selection of sandwiches rules the menu at Little Sheba’s*, and live music accompanies hearty plates of smoky brisket, ribs, pulled pork and chicken at the nearby Firehouse BBQ and Blues*.
Sample to your heart’s content from the extensive lunch buffet at Gulzar’s Indian Cuisine, or enjoy a taste of authentic southeast Asian dishes at Thai Thara on Chester Boulevard.
Centerville maintains several cozy dining destinations, including the 5 Arch Brewing Company & scratch kitchen* named for the town’s most notable architectural feature. The Stone Hearth Café nestles inside the Warm Glow Candle Outlet where Centerville Road crosses I-70. For dessert or a sweet treat any time of day, pop in Auntie Em’s for pretty-as-a-picture farm fresh pies.
Famous for its breaded tenderloin sandwiches, Lumpy’s Café in Cambridge City excels at classic diner fare in casual family-dining digs. Across the street on U.S. 40, the No. 9 Grill serves up gourmet burgers and steaks in a handsomely renovated 1898 Knights of Pythias lodge. Further west on the Old National Road, the charming Lakeview Restaurant* cooks up breakfast, lunch and dinner with a view. Buzz by Café Neo for Greek-style loukoumades donuts and a variety of hot and cold espresso drinks.
At the northwestern edge of Wayne County, Hagerstown suggests Willie & Red’s for traditional family dining, keeping the Welliver’s smorgasbord tradition alive on the weekends. Find out more about these and other tasty Richmond and Wayne County dining spots by browsing our complete listing.
Make your visit an overnight getaway and savor a chance to enjoy Wayne County’s captivating culinary experience.
* Denotes Outdoor Dining available
