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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5667 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

    USD 95.00 per person

    25 Dec 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!
  • Christmas Eve at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

    USD 95.00 per person

    24 Dec 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!

    USD 105.00 per person

    31 Dec 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!

What 5,667 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
  • 4.4Value

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse in Richmond is the ultimate destination for special occasions, offering a "phenomenal experience" with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about personalized touches like custom menus for celebrations. The elegant ambiance, both indoors and outdoors, enhances the dining experience, making it "a culinary gem" not to be missed.

5,667 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute best food and service. Quiet and romantic..

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  2. Joseph W

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience as usual, the dinner was fantastic.

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  3. Melanie

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melody was fantastic!! The food was incredible! Great atmosphere.

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  4. Keir

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always great - steak was overdone but still delicious, Andi chose not to say anything knowing they'd make it right if I did. Always a wonderful experience with Bookbinder's!

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  5. Rusty

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. My go to place for a great steak and cocktail.

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  6. Denis

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great cocktails great ambiance. Oysters were terrific. Porterhouse steak was average and given the price of $138, disappointing.

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  7. Javonia

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love bookbinders. This is my husbands and I go to restaurant for special occasions. The food is great no matter what u get. And the staff and ambiance are just as great

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  8. april

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a great experience. nice to see a couple vegan entrees on the menu

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  9. ShaToni

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I visited to celebrate her birthday. Everything was phenomenal. The owner came by our table, introduced himself. Food was perfect. Our waitress was amazing.

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  10. Beth

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing anniversary dinner. The Kona coffee crusted filet was the best steak I have ever had. Excellent service! Great place for a special occasion.

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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 5667 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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