Jackson Ward

historic black · 23220

Once called the Harlem of the South, Jackson Ward still carries that weight in its bones: Maggie Walker's house, the Hippodrome marquee, brick rowhouses that survived I-95 cutting the neighborhood in half. The tradeoff is honest: you are paying for proximity to VCU, downtown jobs, and a dining scene that finally noticed (Mama J's, Saison, Brenner Pass nearby). You are also paying for parking nobody can find and a revitalization story that displaced as much as it restored. Dates here lean toward people who read the historical markers and order the second cocktail.

$33,173

median income

$1,406

median rent

The data

Jackson Ward by the numbers

Median individual income in Jackson Ward is about $33.2k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Jackson Ward pays about $1,410 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

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16 spots across Jackson Ward

Jackson Ward
Dining
Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,948
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2306 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,948 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat4:30 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Jackson Ward
Dining
L'Opossum
Modern French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,106
Wheelchair access
Find it
626 China St, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,106 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at L'Opossum.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9:30 PM
Wed5 to 9:30 PM
Thu5 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
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Jackson Ward
Activity
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Museum★ 4.6 · 626
Wheelchair access
Find it
122 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 626 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Dining
Julep's New Southern Cuisine
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.5 · 584
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
420 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 584 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Julep's New Southern Cuisine.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 9 PM
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
FriClosed
Sat4:30 to 9:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Jackson Ward
Cafés
Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 535
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
310 W Brookland Park Blvd Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23222
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 535 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 7 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Dining
Henley On Grace
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 407
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
314 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 407 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Henley On Grace.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Dining
Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 294
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 294 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
FriClosed
Sat4:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Jackson Ward
Dining
Lost Letter
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 292
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
2939 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23230
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 292 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lost Letter.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Activity
Coalition Theater
Comedy club★ 4.8 · 230
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
8 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 230 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Coalition Theater.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu7 to 9 PM
Fri7 to 10 PM
Sat6:30 to 11:30 PM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Activity
Ember Music Hall
Live music venue★ 4.1 · 204
Wheelchair access
Find it
309 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 204 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ember Music Hall.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri8 PM to 12 AM
Sat8 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Drinks
Penny's Wine Shop
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 204
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
405 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 204 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Penny's Wine Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Drinks
The Lobby Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 202
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
201 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 202 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lobby Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 2 PM, 3 to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 2 PM, 3 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Drinks
Celladora Wines
Wine store★ 5 · 111
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
111b N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 111 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Celladora Wines.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri2 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Drinks
Leek & Thistle
Wine bar★ 4.4 · 41
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
2112 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 41 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Leek & Thistle.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat12 to 7 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · English
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Drinks
Nouveau Provisions | Wine Bar and Wine Shop
Wine bar★ 5 · 36
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
3423 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 36 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Nouveau Provisions | Wine Bar and Wine Shop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Jackson Ward
Dining
Secret's Cocktail Garden
Restaurant★ 4.8 · 36
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
16 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23219
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Secret's Cocktail Garden.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps

Jackson Ward

Jackson Ward by the numbers

Local date spots

Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

L'Opossum

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

Julep's New Southern Cuisine

Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets

Henley On Grace

Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar

Lost Letter

Coalition Theater

Ember Music Hall

Penny's Wine Shop

The Lobby Bar

Celladora Wines

Leek & Thistle

Nouveau Provisions | Wine Bar and Wine Shop

Secret's Cocktail Garden

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