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Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers, Richmond, VA

Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

4.5
4.5
967 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Speakeasy with Contemporary American Cuisine - Richmond, Virginia.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (804) 918-2627
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Full service catering available. Please email our events coordinator for details events@rivercityrestaurants.com. Or visit us on the web https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
  • Private party facilities
    https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Cross Street
    S. 21st St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Lively

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers offers a unique speakeasy experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional drinks." Guests rave about the "warm and cozy vibe" and the attentive service. While some mention minor seating discomfort, the diverse menu and inviting ambiance make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

967 Reviews
  1. Rick

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    party of eight for my son‘s VCU graduation fantastic service, great food; we definitely will come back for another visit 

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  2. Judith

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere! Great drinks and food! We will be going back.

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  3. James

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a small holiday get together amongst coworkers and had a great time. The food and drinks were top-notch. Thank you for taking such great care of us!

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  4. Sheila

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to go with a relaxing vibe and excellent attentive staff.

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  5. Eric

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drink and food. Fun atmosphere. Will come back soon

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  6. Betsy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grandstaff and Stein was SO MUCH FUN! The food was AMAZING. We had a party of five who ordered lots of appetizers and meals and drinks, they were ALL delicious. Also, our waitress Stephanie was perfect. Her personality set the tone for our evening. The food came out quickly, every need we had was anticipated, and we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. We will definitely be recommending this place to everyone we know. Excellent experience!!
    Grandstaff and Stein Book SellersResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thanks for taking the time to describe the positive experience you had with us Betsy! We've let Stefanie know how impactful her service was to your visit and both we and she hope to serve you and your loved ones again soon.

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  7. Jamie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks and service were great as always. Food leaves a little something to be desired. Dishes seem to be a bit bland and are several came lukewarm rather than hot

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  8. Josh

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were very good and the drink selection was excellent. Really enjoyed giving the password to enter the “speakeasy.” While it was close, I was hoping for a more authentic 20’s vibe, but still enjoyable for our date. We’ll come again.

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  9. Jessica

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    This is a place my wife and I have come to many times and, unfortunately, this will be our last time. We like to go for dinner when we come down to visit from Baltimore and it has seemed to decline over the years. The food and drinks were very disappointing, our server seemed to be the only one working the majority of tables, so she was spread far too thin, and while it’s a personal preference, the whole vibe is so much more casual than it used to be. When we first started coming, the staff were dressed in period clothing, or at least just more dressed up. The patrons were much less casual. The whole speakeasy vibe was pretty solid and it was like a special night out, but now, it just seems to be a restaurant like any other. Again, just our preference and everyone should be comfortable. Spending close to $200 prior to the tip though, I just would prefer it the way it used to be.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Lesley

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sterling was our waiter. He did a wonderful job guiding us on drink & food options. The Virginia flight and smoked Old Fashioned were delicious. The Ossobuco was very tender & shrimp & grits tasty. Enjoyed the ambiance.

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FAQs

Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers is rated 4.5 stars by 967 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

2113 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. 21st St.
  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (804) 918-2627
  • Catering
    Full service catering available. Please email our events coordinator for details events@rivercityrestaurants.com. Or visit us on the web https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
  • Private party facilities
    https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
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