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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5826 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
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 5,826 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

  • Virginia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Richmond

    Best Food

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

  • Richmond

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Known for its "elegant ambiance," the restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "melt-in-your-mouth steaks" and "flawless seafood dishes," complemented by attentive staff ensuring a memorable visit.

5,826 Reviews
  1. Trishww

    VIP

    New York City

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We originally had a reservation for 2/10 enroute to Florida and had to cancel due to weather. We received a call from Mrs Taxin the owners Mother who called from Philadelphia and told us about the upcoming snow storm. She was delightful and the epitome of customer care. I assured her that we would visit the restaurant on our way back from the south. We ate at the bar on Sunday 3/2 and net Austin and Zac who were both outstanding- excellent service and food recommendations - crab cakes,Kona crusted filet and an enormous baked potato- fabulous! We can’t wait. to return. It’s a family affair!

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  2. Sandra

    VIP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a phenomenal experience at Bookbinder’s restaurant tonight. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and inviting from the moment we walked through the doors. And the food….everything was cooked to perfection. It is definitely on the top of our list of favorite restaurants.

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  3. Cynthia

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, everything, everyone was wonderful!

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  4. Arthur

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining for every special occasion! We were very happy with assortment of food items. The food was very delicious! Book Binders did not disappoint.

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  5. Anita

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was for my birthday and somehow the lady at the desk mixed up my specia menu with my guest. Which meant my guest got the birthday greeting on her menu and the cake!!!. I asked what was going on and the waiteress said she was told it was my guest birthday. I corrected her and everything was good. Please come up with a better way so this does not happen again. It took the excitement out of the moment.

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  6. Adam

    VIP

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Have eaten here 4 times over 5 years. This last time my partner had never been and wanted to go so we did. I keep hoping I will be wowed each time. It is unimaginative and lack luster. Simple food that lacks seasoning and culinary thought. I want them to be better but they never are.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The personal touches that were provided to us just made the evening even better. The wine the food the service was just AMAZING!!! 10 out of 10 experience would DEFINITELY go again.

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  8. Angelo

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first dinner at bookbinders, and I’ve lived in Richmond for just over two years now. I have to say this was the best dining experience I’ve had in Richmond and one of the best I’ve had anywhere. The level of service was ideal and every dish was fantastic. I had asked for a quiet table in my reservation and noise level where we sat was ideal, allowing for a warm, pleasant and private conversation. Our waiter was exceptionally attuned to allowing us to talk, and, attentive to when we wanted to order.  This was a “first time meeting for dinner” with someone who is very special to me, and was an extremely pleasant experience.

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  9. Denise

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience only outdone by incredible food and excellent wait staff. Ian was awesome. Delightful evening from start to finish.
    Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhouseResponded on February 26, 2025
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so glad you had such a wonderful evening!

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  10. Debi

    VIP

    Richmond

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to go early as it helps with parking! Our choice was soup, oysters, split wedge salad and crab cakes. Everything was delicious and Christian did a great job in deciding the order in which we would receive our food. The blue cheese dressing for the wedge salad was amazing.

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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 5826 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 34 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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