Aunt Sarah's Restaurant, Richmond

The scents of smoked barbecue, fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes, and sizzling fish that emanate from the kitchens at Aunt Sarah’s Restaurant, now under new management, challenge its diners not to recall childhood days spent sampling their grandparents’ special recipes. The homestyle eats are available both à la carte and at private events held in the banquet rooms, where guests gather for breakfast, lunch, and dinner parties. Before departing, visitors stop by the onsite gift shop to pick up antiques, handmade floral arrangements, and jewelry.