So you’ve found yourself in a dilemma: you’re broke, hungry and tired of Ramen noodles. No need to worry! Some the best and most delicious restaurants in Richmond offer amazing lunch and dinner specials. Grab a couple of friends and head out on the town for these RVA food specials. For those of you of age, we have even thrown in a couple of unbeatable happy hours!
Monday :
Sticky Rice, a Richmond favorite, is known for their following (count how many Sticky Rice bumper stickers you see when driving around RVA) and they have that following for a reason – they are delicious! Every Monday they have ½ price sushi from 10:30-12:30. Even if you aren’t a sushi eater, the atmosphere is top notch and everything on the menu is well-priced.
City Dogs (the downtown location) has $1 RVA dogs on Monday nights and they are tasty! Even if you decide not to go with the RVA dog, the rest of their creatively-named hot dogs are only $3.50 ( The Santa Fe is my favorite!).
If you’re excited about the new Taco Bell in the commons, you should be even more excited that every Monday night Little Mexico offers $1 Tacos that come with chicken, beef or even potatoes (for the vegetarians out there!).
Capital Ale House, located on East Main Street, offers $2 burgers.
Stuzzi has $1 pizza at the bar if you buy a drink. Who can argue with that?!
Tuesday :
Cheaper (and better) than Dominoes, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns and any kind of pizza you might eat at Shafer, Pie is a win-win situation for your hunger. Split one of their 1/2 off pizzas with a friend and leave with a tab from $3-$4. It is soon to be one of your go-to fan favorites.
Baja Bean, a fun little gem in The Fan, offers $1 Tacos as well as $1-per-hour pool. Go and enjoy their outdoor patio before the weather begins to change!
Buffalo Wild Wings has 50 cent wings. Be a little bit daring and try that sauce you were always skeptical about. With such a deal on wings, you’ll leave with a comfortable tab of around $5 (assuming you get 10 wings).
Wednesday:
So maybe Tacos aren’t your forte? Little Mexico has your back with their $1.50 Enchiladas, all day, every Wednesday.
River City Diner has ½ off burgers from 5 p.m. – close.
Tired of all the pizza and burgers? Popkin Tavern offers $1 Rappahannock River Oysters
While known mainly for its cheap drinks ($1 PBR on Wednesday), Starlight also offers ½ off pasta from 5-10 p.m.
Momotaro Sushi has ½ off classic and vegetarian maki rolls from 5-7 p.m.
If you haven’t had a Philly cheesesteak at Mojo’s, treat yourself this Wednesday. They offer $5 for any 7” cheesesteak from 7-11 p.m. (They might even be the best in Richmond!)
Mellow Mushroom located in Carytown offers ½ price appetizers from 3-6 p.m. and 2.50 slices after midnight (50 cents extra per topping). The spinach artichoke dip is to die for!
Curbside offers ½ off “Curb” burgers from 5-9 p.m.
Thirsty Thursday:
For those of you who aren’t a fan of “bone-in” wings, Buffalo Wild Wings offers 60 cent boneless wings.
Gibson’s Grill has $3 pulled pork or BLT slider baskets (and ½ off all bourbons) from 3-7 p.m.
Cha Cha’s Cantina (yes, they serve food) has $2 off burgers, wraps and salads.
821 Café has Happy Hour ALL DAY.
Friday:
Get fancy at Sam Millers with 75 cent oysters served from 4-8 p.m.
Tobacco Company and Off the Hookah have $1 drinks during their 8-9 happy hour for those of you 21+. What does this mean? It means that you can be happily hammered by 9 and your wallet won’t be upset with you for it.
Sticky Rice also has their ½ price sushi today from 5-6.
821 Café has $5 appetizers from 5-7 p.m.
Saturday:
The Well (which replaced the beloved Cous Cous) offers $5 chicken tenders and fries from 5-8.
Roxy Café also has a chicken tender basket for $6.
While mimosa’s aren’t technically a food group, (although they should be!) Plant Zero offers $1.50 mimosa’s Saturday morning as well as some delicious breakfast options (all reasonably priced and well worth the try!).
Sunday:
Two words: Tobacco Company. Known for its inviting décor, classy atmosphere and weekend downtown bar, this typically expensive restaurant has joined in on the trend and offers $2 burgers with the purchase of a drink. Take that study break and dine at Tobacco (you know you want to). Seriously though, it’s cheaper than Canes.
Remember that little fan gem I was telling you about on Tuesday nights? Baja Bean also has 50 cent sliders ALL DAY!
If you want a break from the pizza and burgers, Europa, located in the heart of Shockoe Bottom, offers ½ price on their Tapas.
This list should give you every excuse to eat out and treat yourself once in a while!
Word of Advice: Don’t forget to tip your servers. Many of them are collegiettes™ and collegents just like us and are making a living off of tips.