LoPossum
L'Opossum
Chef David Shannon's whimsical, opulent French restaurant in Oregon Hill, a long-time Richmond top pick that is very hard to book.
Opened in 2014 by David Shannon, a James Beard Award semifinalist chef, it combines classical French technique with Southern childhood dishes. The dish names are playful and exaggerated, and the dining room is filled with gold-rimmed tableware, art collections and replicas of the statue of David. The signature dishes are the Swellington, a Wellington steak, baked escargot with Southern ham biscuits, and truffle cream lobster. Time Out ranked it first in Richmond, and Richmond Magazine's 2025 rankings placed it among the top three for hardest reservation and best restaurant. It serves dinner only, and reservations should be made in advance on OpenTable.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 5:00–9:30 p.m.
Nearby sights
- American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar
- Hollywood Cemetery
- Belle Isle & James River Park System
- Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
- Virginia State Capitol
- Monument Avenue & The Fan
- Richmond Canal Walk
- The Poe Museum