3 Best French Restaurants in Richmond, VA

“Can Can Brasserie provides Parisian-style steak frites in a classic setting with dark wood, tiles, and mirrors. This is located in the eastern wing of Richmond's oldest shopping center. Their private event rooms can hold up to 54 guests for dining and up to 80 for a cocktail party. Their staff ensures a great experience for business meetings, family celebrations, or casual gatherings. Can Can Brasserie has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Their popular dishes include Moules Frites, Bouillabaisse, Pork Milanese, Chopped Steak, and Scallops Provençale. They also offer happy hour food, vegan dishes, and gift cards. The raw bar is available between lunch and dinner, offering a limited menu with seafood and charcuterie selections.”

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“L'opossum serves French cuisine and craft cocktails in a diverse, art-filled area. They offer dinner Tuesday-Saturday for parties of one to a maximum of six guests. L'opossum has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options. You can try their yummy Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Seared Sea Scallops, Grilled Caesar Salad, Tangier Island Oysters Rock, and Carpaccio of Venison. They offer free street parking. Dine-in, takeout, and reservations are also available. The restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible. L’Opossum offers a 4% discount on menu prices for customers who pay with cash. They also serve great cocktails.”

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“Chez Max Restaurant offers refined French delicacies in old-fashioned digs. The restaurant is located in the Canterbury Shopping Center. This intimate bar/eatery's casual and comfortable yet elegant interior is warm and inviting. Chez Max Restaurant offers classical French cuisine, and savory aromas drift from the kitchen as one enters the front door, giving a hint of culinary delights to come. A large stone fireplace decorates a corner in the dining room, casting a soft glow around the room. The restaurant offers a personalized private dining experience ideal for your next celebration, dinner meeting, or corporate event. Gift certificates are available for your loved ones. Their menu features dishes created by a Master French chef. They offer a selection of fine wines from around the world, with 23 available by the glass. Their mixologist prepares a variety of signature cocktails and guest favorites.”

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