Tarrant's Cafe

Tarrant's Cafe is situated in the the lively Art's District in downtown Richmond, VA, centrally located among the many attractions like: VCU, the Convention Center, The National, The November Theater, the Historic Hippodrome and more! We're known for seafood, steaks, pasta, pizza, subs, home made desserts, dressings and hospitality. We serve good food and plenty of it everyday and stay open...

“Established 1873” states the menu. But that year refers to Tarrant’s origins as a drugstore, a role it held until 1987 when the building became vacant for nearly two decades. Owner Ted Santarella took it over, helping to pump life into a derelict downtown with this upscale charmer with one side that feels pub-like and the other romantic with gilt-framed paintings and chandeliers. He kept the...

Tarrant's Cafe, Richmond, Virginia. 7K likes. Old drugstore turned restaurant in the heart of downtown Richmond!

Tarrant's Cafe is a neighborhood favorite restaurant that serves gourmet American cuisine. With a classy setting, Tarrant's Cafe manages to take you back in time, adding elegance to your overall experience. The menu has a huge selection of non vegetarian, vegetarian and vegan options. Share a pizza among your group of friends or go for other sumptuous offerings like bruscetta, quessadilas,...

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