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Virginia Restaurants Named Among 100 Best In America By Yelp

Yelp has released their 10th annual Top 100 US Restaurants list, with two Virginia restaurant making the cut.

Bocata Arepa Bar

Bocata Arepa Bar

Photo Credit: Bocata Arepa Bar

Richmond-area Bocata Arepa Bar came in at number 67, making the Venezuelan street food joint a hit .The restaurant is said to have the "best arepa in Virginia", according to Yelp.

The owners of the popular Venezuelan restaurant met while working at a Richmond area restaurant and decided to open their own spot based on chef and co-owner Alejandro Loreto's grandmothers recipes.  

Poquoson's 185 also made the list, ranking at number 87.

The laid-back breakfast nook offers delicious breakfast favorites, such as shrimp and grits as well as smash-browns and omelettes. 

The restaurant, named after its address, opened in 2020 by owner Lenora Garland, along with her catering partner John Chesney and Chef Aaron Rosario.

Some of the most popular dishes are an omelette stuffed with brisket, onions, cheese, and sweet blackberry-chipotle sauce, and french toast dish with bourbon butter.

To read the entire list of Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants, click here

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