Downtown hotel dining gets a good name.

by Contributor

The Scene
You know the old saying about location? This popular downtown spot proves it's still everything. Caffe Gallego in the Omni Hotel is adjacent to the James Center in the heart of Richmond's financial district downtown. The bar draws a happy-hour crowd and it's an ideal spot for after-hours networking.

The Food
Caffe Gallego has a wide range of fare from Italian specialties to fresh seafood, and the lunch buffet makes for a quick and tasty alternative to cafeteria cuisine. Perhaps the best thing about Caffe Gallego is the restaurant's lower deck. It faces the James Center Atrium--the sunny, open-air lobby of the James Center that regularly features artwork by local artists and occasionally features live classical music in the summer. The atrium's open-air feel with trees and fountains gives it a refreshing, Tuscan look. And the throngs of people passing through its doors during the daytime make Caffe Gallego a great spot for people-watching.