Helen's Restaurant in Richmond, VA, is described as haunted, with phenomena including phantom swing music, unexplained activity at "Rachel's Table" like moving objects, and disembodied voices heard by the manager. The building's haunting is often linked to its history, particularly the original owner, Helen, who reportedly still "hangs around" the establishment. The restaurant itself has been featured by the Food Network as one of the most haunted in Virginia. Guests and staff have reported hearing swing music, even when no music is playing. The manager has seen shadows on the basement stairs, and a warning from a previous owner mentioned seeing Helen herself. At a specific table, known as "Rachel's Table," objects such as knives, napkins, and glasses move on their own. The restaurant manager has heard a sudden, loud explosion mid-sentence and has been told by mediums that a paranormal presence is attached to the building. The presence of Helen, the restaurant's original owner, is a recurring theme in its ghostly lore, with warnings from the family who sold the business.