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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5770 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Bookbinder’s is a locally family owned Seafood & Steakhouse and is unique to Richmond. Bookbinder’s offers the perfect combination of rich history and atmosphere. Close to the James River in historic Tobacco Row, steak and seafood lovers will enjoy the ambiance of exposed beams and brick walls in this refurbished tobacco warehouse. From steak to lobster to seafood, each dish is intricately prepared and beautifully presented. We look forward to seeing you soon!! We are honored to have been selected as one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2018, as Voted by Open Table Diners, (based on an analysis of twelve-million reviews of more than 26,000 restaurants across the country)!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 643-6900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Sandoval
  • Catering
    Private Rooms are available from 15-150 guests. Please contact our Special Events Coordinator Jeanette Stoneman, at 804-614-5558 Monday-Friday from 9:00AM until 5:00pm. Please visit our website for a complete banquet packet downloadable file.
  • Private party facilities
    Known for their outstanding guest service along with their food, which is consistent, fresh and of the utmost quality. Ninety percent of their staff have been employed 10-18 years at Bookbinder's and are the uppermost professionals in Richmond, earning consistent Open Table awards.
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    24th and East Cary Street
  • Parking details
    ******IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION*******Please visit our website for important parking information at www.BookbindersRichmond.com and click on the directions link at the top of our homepage. Please share this information with all of the guests in your party, so they will know where to park for free, should our lot become full.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,770 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    Steakhouse

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse offers an exceptional dining experience in Richmond, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food and "outstanding" service, with personalized touches for celebrations. The elegant ambiance, both indoors and outdoors, enhances the experience. Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and occasional service issues, it's a favorite for many.

5,770 Reviews
  1. Jillian

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & meal - so welcoming! They know how to to make their guests feel welcome!

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  2. Tom

    VIP

    Richmond

    64 reviews

    1.0

    64 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing! Service was attentive at first but slowed. Crabcake appetizer was average. They forgot our salad. Crabcake main was not good. Very “fishy”. Ribeye was a grocery store quality meat. Not a “steakhouse” quality. Sides were good. Desserts were good, and comped for slow service. My glass of Pinot Noir was good. Wife’s Sauvignon Blanc not the best. $300 meal for two very disappointing. Would not recommend and will not return.

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  3. Jasmone

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place from the food to the welcoming atmosphere. You will not be disappointed.

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  4. Brenda

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In our opinion Bookbinder’s is on all levels the most outstanding upscale restaurant in Richmond. Whether an intimate dinner, family gathering or business entertainment Bookbinder’s never disappoints. Thank you.

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  5. Mark

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere+Donna and Kell’s service was A+. Met John the owner…a great guy!

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  6. J

    Massachusetts

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice evening out in Richmond, and was suggested this restaurant by the Maître d of the Jefferson Hotel. We were seated in the president portrait room which was a quiet room, offset behind the bar. The service was excellent as were the food and drinks .

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  7. Justin

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I just wish they gave us a booth. Other than that the steak was fyaaaa

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  8. Audrey

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience! Bradley was a phenomenal waiter. Cowboy ribeye was the best steak my partner and I have eaten, and paired with the scampi sides elevated it to the top. Also tried the stuffed salmon, which was okay. Desserts were amazing as well. Service was way better than expected!

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  9. Steven

    VIP

    Richmond

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the NYE fixed menu with a 10pm reservation ... everything was good, but my steak was lukewarm at best. Didn't get any bread but there was a butter knife on the table, so we're assuming they just forgot. Courses came out very quickly and they were out of some basics that a steakhouse should have - i.e. horseradish... My steak was delivered to the table and then I waited for more than 5 minutes for a steak knife. All in all, and for the price we paid, I was disappointed...but we made the best of it!

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  10. Marc

    VIP

    Houston

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Christian was not good. He would take the plates away before we were finished and told him to put them back down. He was not friendly and had an attitude. We would avoid him at all cost.

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FAQs

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 643-6900.

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 5770 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

2306 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223

Additional information

  • Cross street
    24th and East Cary Street
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    ******IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION*******Please visit our website for important parking information at www.BookbindersRichmond.com and click on the directions link at the top of our homepage. Please share this information with all of the guests in your party, so they will know where to park for free, should our lot become full.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Sandoval
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (804) 643-6900
  • Catering
    Private Rooms are available from 15-150 guests. Please contact our Special Events Coordinator Jeanette Stoneman, at 804-614-5558 Monday-Friday from 9:00AM until 5:00pm. Please visit our website for a complete banquet packet downloadable file.
  • Private party facilities
    Known for their outstanding guest service along with their food, which is consistent, fresh and of the utmost quality. Ninety percent of their staff have been employed 10-18 years at Bookbinder's and are the uppermost professionals in Richmond, earning consistent Open Table awards.
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