Carytown

shopping strip · 23221

Carytown is the strip Richmond sends visitors to, which means locals have a complicated relationship with it. Nine blocks of independent shops, the Byrd Theatre's $4 second-runs, and a density of restaurants (Can Can, Galaxy Diner, Sticky Rice) that makes a walking date genuinely viable. The crowd skews wider than the Fan next door: suburban day-trippers by afternoon, VCU and Fan residents by night. Good for a low-stakes first meet because you can pivot from coffee to bookstore to bar without a car. The tradeoff: weekend foot traffic is heavy, and the parking math is worse than the Fan's.

4,718

singles 22–50

49%

male

$66,904

median income

$1,518

median rent

The data

Carytown by the numbers

Carytown runs female-leaning, about 49% men to 51% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Carytown is about $66,900.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Virginia has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: the City of Richmond voted about 82% Harris to 16% Trump, one of the most Democratic cities in the country, while its suburbs are more competitive.
● Verified · City of Richmond 2024 canvass
The median renter in Carytown pays about $1,520 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,700 Carytown residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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24 spots across Carytown

Carytown
Activity
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Art museum★ 4.8 · 10,329
Wheelchair access
Find it
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 10,329 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Carytown
Dining
Lolita's
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,350
Carytown
Dining
East Coast Provisions
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,119
Carytown
Activity
Byrd Park
Park★ 4.6 · 1,101
Wheelchair access
Find it
600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,101 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Byrd Park.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dog park
Contact
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Carytown
Drinks
Les Crepes Carytown
Creperie$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,017
Carytown
Dining
Burtons Grill & Bar
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 934
Carytown
Drinks
Babe's of Carytown
Lesbian bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 919
Carytown
Cafés
Bev's Homemade Ice Cream & Café
Ice cream shop★ 4.5 · 695
Find it
2911 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 695 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bev's Homemade Ice Cream & Café.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue1 to 9 PM
Wed1 to 9 PM
Thu1 to 9 PM
Fri1 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 9 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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Carytown
Dining
The Mantu | Modern Afghan Cuisine
Afghan restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 675
Carytown
Activity
Dogwood Dell Amphitheater
Amphitheater★ 4.7 · 645
Wheelchair access
Carytown
Dining
Carytown Indian Cuisine
Modern Indian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 545
Carytown
Cafés
NarWhals Rolled Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.6 · 484
Good for groups
Find it
3313 W Cary St Ste B, Richmond, VA 23221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 484 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Carytown
Activity
Fountain Lake & Boat Lake
Park★ 4.4 · 378
Wheelchair access
Find it
600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 378 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Fountain Lake & Boat Lake.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Maps
Carytown
Activity
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Sculpture Garden
Museum★ 4.8 · 210
Wheelchair access
Find it
2900 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 210 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Sculpture Garden.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Carytown
Drinks
Penny's Wine Shop
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 203
Carytown
Cafés
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Ice cream shop★ 4.3 · 184
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
3500 W Cary St C150, Richmond, VA 23221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 184 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 12 AM
Tue2 PM to 12 AM
Wed2 PM to 12 AM
Thu2 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Carytown
Dining
Importante Bodega Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 169
Carytown
Cafés
Griffin Coffee and Bakery
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 160
Find it
3027 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 160 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 6 PM
Tue7 AM to 6 PM
Wed7 AM to 6 PM
Thu7 AM to 6 PM
Fri7 AM to 8 PM
Sat7 AM to 8 PM
Sun9 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
Maps
Carytown
Drinks
Jardin
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 155
Carytown
Drinks
Ripple Ray's
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 85
Carytown
Activity
Orbital Music Park – Jam Sessions & Music Community in Richmond, VA
Live music venue★ 5 · 80
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
3108 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23230
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 80 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Carytown
Drinks
Chez Nous
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 63
Carytown
Drinks
Mink Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 38
Find it
3322 W Cary St #B, Richmond, VA 23221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mink Cocktail Lounge.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
Sun5 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
Call Maps
Carytown
Activity
Cahoots
Live music venue$$$$★ 4.4 · 37
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2526 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 37 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cahoots.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Maps

Carytown

Carytown by the numbers

Local date spots

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Lolita's

East Coast Provisions

Byrd Park

Les Crepes Carytown

Burtons Grill & Bar

Babe's of Carytown

Bev's Homemade Ice Cream & Café

The Mantu | Modern Afghan Cuisine

Dogwood Dell Amphitheater

Carytown Indian Cuisine

NarWhals Rolled Ice Cream

Fountain Lake & Boat Lake

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Sculpture Garden

Penny's Wine Shop

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Importante Bodega Bar

Griffin Coffee and Bakery

Jardin

Ripple Ray's

Orbital Music Park – Jam Sessions & Music Community in Richmond, VA

Chez Nous

Mink Cocktail Lounge

Cahoots

Reach Carytown singles right where they plan dates.