Lucky AF Opened New Restaurant in Forest Hill
The popular sushi concept has expanded its Richmond footprint to 4701 Forest Hill Ave.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Dining Out
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Eat Restaurant Partners has opened its third Lucky AF sushi location in the Forest Hill neighborhood. The new establishment joins existing outposts in Scott's Addition and Short Pump.
Why it matters
The opening bolsters the Forest Hill corridor, which has seen approximately six new restaurants and breweries launch since the pandemic.
The menu features lobster dumplings at $15.50 and the Boujie AF sushi roll for $22.30. Happy hour offerings on weekdays from 2:30pm to 6pm include sushi rolls ranging from $5 to $7 and $5 house wine and liquor.
The players
Eat Restaurant Partners
This local hospitality group manages multiple dining concepts throughout the Richmond area.
The details
The restaurant serves a diverse menu including filet mignon pho for $18.90 and poke bowls starting at $15.90. It maintains daily operating hours from 11:30am to 9pm on weekdays and until 10pm on weekends.
Timeline
The original location in Scott's Addition opened in 2020.
The Short Pump location opened in June 2026.
The Forest Hill location officially opened on October 12, 2026.
Culture Shift
This opening mirrors the broader transformation of neighborhood commercial strips into centralized dining destinations. It follows the established pattern of successful local hospitality groups targeting emerging residential corridors to capture shifting consumer demand.
Residents can now visit the new Forest Hill location during daily operating hours for lunch or dinner. The weekday happy hour provides a specific window for discounted pricing on drinks and select sushi rolls.
The takeaway
The addition of established brands to neighborhood corridors often signals a shift in local foot traffic and dining habits. Diners looking for value should prioritize weekday happy hour windows to access the lowest price points on the menu.
Further reading
Learn more about the local culinary scene in the Richmond Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Axios.
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