Floris at VMFA

Join us for our new á la carte menu and happy hour!

Floris is open Saturday through Wednesday. Our signature tea service is from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged, as seating is limited, and they can be made on OpenTable. Walk-ins are welcome from 2:30 pm until 4 pm, when Floris offers an á la carte and happy hour menu of wine, tea, and savory and sweet menu offerings.

Floris’s robust rotating menu, steeped in inspirations from VMFA’s collections as well as various tea-centric regions, features globally inspired dishes, freshly baked breads, and curated Virginia teas. Take a mid-day escape and indulge in delightful pleasures for the palate, including expertly crafted blends from guest tea makers. Chef Chainey Kuykendall’s use of fresh ingredients from local vendors and importers further enhances Floris’s celebration of cultures and community.

Check out our Holiday Bazaar, located near Floris.

For general questions, private events, or large party reservations, please call 804.340.5785 or email us at floris@vmfa.museum.

Our Partners

Floris is proud to partner with local vendors and importers that include Dominion Tea in Purcellville, Virginia; Roots Tea Blends, a holistic, Richmond-based Black and Queer-owned tea and lifestyle brand; and Savory Blends Tea Company, a Black woman-owned business in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood. Floris also features a signature VMFA blend—an aromatic fusion of vanilla, floral, and smoky elements that symbolize Richmond’s industrial roots in food extracts, bakeries, and tobacco.

Transformed by Abode, a Richmond-based interior design firm, the parlor in VMFA’s Pauley Center now features a vibrant color palette that marries contemporary and historical aesthetics to create a fresh atmosphere. Local artisans have contributed their craft to nearly every decorative detail, from sconces to drapery, ensuring a truly unique and exceptional dining space. Art and tea lovers alike may also purchase a variety of tea accoutrements created by local makers.