
The best seafood in Richmond, TX: Gulf oysters at Pier 36, crawfish by the pound at 7Spice, redfish, ceviche and sushi. Eight picks from official sites.
Richmond is the Fort Bend County seat west of Houston — a historic community that's become one of the fastest-growing parts of the metro thanks to Lamar CISD schools, Grand Parkway access, and new-construction master plans like Aliana and Harvest Green.
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The best seafood in Richmond, TX: Gulf oysters at Pier 36, crawfish by the pound at 7Spice, redfish, ceviche and sushi. Eight picks from official sites.

Asian restaurants in Richmond, TX: short rib pho, Thai fried chicken, five-flavor pani puri, halal biryani and sushi, each checked on its own site.

Parks and trails in Richmond, TX: Wessendorff Park's lit trail, George Park's fields, Jones Creek Ranch Park and George Ranch, with hours and rules.

Patio restaurants and bars in Richmond, TX: a saloon patio by the railroad, a winery patio over the vines, fire pits, swings and three dog-friendly spots.

Happy hours in Richmond, TX from official menus: an 11 a.m. saloon happy hour, $3 margaritas, wine on tap, an arcade bar and a 9 p.m. reverse happy hour.

The best tacos in Richmond, TX: birria with consommé on FM 1093, quesabirria on Mason Road, homemade corn tortillas and all-day breakfast tacos.

Kid-friendly restaurants in Richmond, TX: two Chick-fil-A playgrounds, patios in Aliana, kids' plates for 12 and under, and a shaved-ice stop after.

The best breakfast in Richmond, TX: 5 a.m. Shipley kolaches, layered doughnuts, tacos named after regulars, biscuits and weekend chilaquiles.

Where to get burgers in Richmond, TX: a historic saloon on 3rd Street, halal smash-style patties, homemade buns, late-night stands and a burger route.

From a hidden wine bar in a Morton Street alley to a 225-inch patio screen on S Peek Rd, the best bars in Richmond, TX cover every style.

Eight BBQ spots in Richmond, TX worth knowing — brisket, ribs and smoked sausage from Harlem Road to Schulze's in Fort Bend County.

The best Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Richmond, TX — from a family counter open since 1960 to birria tacos with consommé, across 10 verified picks.