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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5704 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

    US$95.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Join us Christmas Eve for a 3 course dinner with your family and pose by the Christmas tree for another family tradition! Our menu is priced at $95 per person and we will offer a children's menu priced at $30 for children 12 and under. Our earliest seating of the day will begin at 4pm with our last seating being 9:30pm. Our menu can be viewed on our website at www.BookbindersRichmond.com and reservations made through Opentable only. We can't wait to host you and your family at Bookbinder's!
  • NYE 2024!

    US$105.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Bring in the new year at Bookbinder's! Our executive chef has created a wonderful 4 course dinner priced at $105 per person. You are able to view our menu online at www.BookbindersRichmond.com and click on "events". We look forward to bringing in 2025 with you, your family and friends!
  • Christmas Day at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

    US$95.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us Christmas Christmas Day for a 3 course dinner with your family and pose by the Christmas tree for another family tradition! Our menu is priced at $95 per person and we will offer a children's menu priced at $30 for children 12 and under. Our earliest seating of the day will begin at noon with our last seating being 6pm. Our menu can be viewed on our website at www.BookbindersRichmond.com and reservations made through Opentable only. We can't wait to host you and your family at Bookbinder's!

What 5,704 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Food

  • Richmond

    Best Ambience

  • Richmond

    Great for fine wines

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

  • 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.

5,704 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary, and was a fantastic dinner.

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  2. Susan

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We go every year with another couple at Christmas. When the waiter came over we were told that they were “busy tonight” so the kitchen needed our whole order at one. This is a kitchen problem, not a patron problem - you know the reservations you have for the evening. When I go to this level of restaurant, I should be able to order at my leisure We ordered three steaks at different temps and one pork chop (ordered medium at chef’s recommendation) one steak came out w/o sauce, server basically sat it down and left (didn’t ask if everything was correct) so we had to call her back. Pork chop was rare and we had to send it back to be cooked more, so three of us sat there with our food waiting to start until we all had our entrees. Maybe if we had ordered starters first and then entrees they could have gotten our meals right? Not the kind of service one expects from any high end restaurant, and not the service we are used to receiving at Bookbinders. Very disappointing.

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  3. Gary

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have had many business diners at Bookbinders -Richmond. The whole experience has always been great, and the food better than top notch !

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  4. Ric

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great place. Elegant fine dining. A great selection of Bourbon also (Eagle Rare offered!) Ask for Chris, exceptional waiter

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  5. Pam

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for a special girls’ night, and we had a fabulous time. The food was absolutely amazing—every dish was beautifully presented and delicious! What really made the night extra special was our waiter, Nic. He was so attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations that made our meal even better. He made us feel welcome and made sure everything was just right the entire evening. The ambiance was perfect for catching up with friends—warm, lively, and inviting. We’ll definitely be back, and we’re already talking about our next visit. Highly recommend this place for a night out with great food and even better service!

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  6. Kimberly

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service & delicious food. A bit pricey but great for a special night out.

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  7. Lance

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was outstanding. It was decorated and very festive for the Christmas season. They have a big tree inside and the owner personally took the pics in front. Amanda was awesome and really took good care of us. Food was cooked perfectly and delicious. Definitely suggest for the season.

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  8. Sean

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First date night for my wife and I in about a year without the kids and it was perfect! The food was amazing wait staff was very professional just we definitely will be going back.

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  9. Mickey

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very nice meal. A bit overly fastidious, but everything was quite good and they care that it is quite good — strongly recommend the lobster mac and cheese. It got me a second date, so maybe you will be so lucky.

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  10. Noti

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely and I had a wonderful time between the food and service it was perfect

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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 5704 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 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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