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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5850 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • 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

  • Mother's Day 2025

    US$95.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Treat Mom to an unforgettable dining experience at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse! We will be offering an exclusive pre-fixe menu crafted to make the occasion truly special and is $95pp. Reservations will be available from noon till 8pm. Please note that our regular dinner menu will not be available on Mother's Day. Reservations must be booked using OpenTable and you are welcome to view our menu under "events" on www.BookbindersRichmond.com. We look forward to celebrating with you!

What 5,850 people are saying

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 Ambience

  • 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 "absolutely the best filet mignon and lobster tail." Guests rave about the "fantastic dinner," "outstanding service," and "wonderful ambiance." Personal touches, like customized menus and attentive staff, make it ideal for special occasions. While prices are high, the "delicious food" and memorable experiences are worth it.
5,850 Reviews
  1. Tony

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Guess it depends on what you want. It's a steak and seafood house, so consider that. Ridiculously overpriced for food that is bland, limp and uninspired; pay $15 or so extra for a small plate side dish or sauce on your steak. Wine list ranged from $45 (just one or two bottles) to $4500. Service on a Saturday night was slow for our two top anniversary dinner, but the place was busy with large celebratory tables, a bright light shining in my eyes at regular intervals as the owner took group photos in the lobby. Smooth jazz on the sound system made it hard to hear each other speak. So yeah, if you're there to party, have money to spend, and don't care that much if the food is special, guess it will work for you. But if you're after a romantic dinner for two, go anywhere else but here. (Pricing: We had a $55 bottle of Mumms, two low-end appetizers, crabcake stuffed salmon and swordfish with a bean topping, all meh, and it came to $250 after tip.) A bonus: Though located right in Shockoe Bottom, there is a free parking lot across the street. And just to say, we still had a lovely evening, lingering over our champagne, recalling 29 years of marriage with its ups and downs, and glad to be together anywhere.

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  2. Stephen

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary here from Williamsburg, VA, and enjoyed every minute! The personalized menu was perfect and a forever memory! We will be back!

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  3. Don

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best filet mignon and lobster tail I’ve had at any restaurant. The flavor, tenderness, preparation and presentation were amazing. It’s well worth the extra cost and traveling downtown to dine so well with excellent service and delicious food that is noticeably a cut above some of Richmond’s other fine restaurants. Our waiter David was friendly, courteous and attentive without being intrusive. The free parking across the street was a very welcome convenience. This was my first experience with Bookbinder’s because I usually prefer the far west end to going downtown with the busy traffic and limited parking. I’ve not found other downtown dining extraordinary enough to return, but Bookbinder’s will be an exception!

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  4. Sharon

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at Bookbinders, we ordered the snapper soup-and although it was good, tasted like a thick beef vegetable soup, so I would not recommend it. The escargot was absolutely delicious, we could have easily eaten 2 orders!! The steak with chimichurri sauce was the best, and I would return just for that! We had the special on that day- rockfish, also very good, as was the famous lobster mac and cheese. I would definitely pass on the desserts, they were good, but not anything special. The service was top notch, and although the dinner was pricey, I will be returning, but only for special occasions due to the cost.

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  5. Robin

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only negative comment was that it was pricey. That said, the food and service were really terrific. Had swordfish which was excellent, and the steaks were delicious.

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  6. Leslie VIP

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service great- waiter very attentive with good recommendations! Nice touch to have owner stop by our table to introduce himself. Really cute addition to have our photos taken at the end of the evening!!

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  7. Mario

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great ambience!!! It was a fantastic dinner in celebration our wedding anniversary.

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  8. Damien VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bookbinders never disappoints and that is why we always go back when in Richmond! Looking forward to our next visit in April!!!

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  9. Mark

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Bookbinder's, and we were thrilled with celebrating our anniversary there! We felt like we were VIP's from the moment the door was opened for us until we left. Our waiter Jason was excellent and very personable. The food, filet mignon and scallops, were cooked to perfection. If you go, definitely make reservations, and let them know if you are celebrating a special occasion. This is the perfect place to surprise someone special with a lovely evening out!

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  10. KristineS

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We received a reservation confirmation call from the owners mother, which I thought was a nice touch! I believe her name was Arlene and she was so nice! She asked of it.was a special occasion. We had just drove 10 hours to pick up a car we bought from a dealer in Richmomd. It was the only one in the country that already had all the bells and whistles. They added a message to our menus that said congratulations on your new car. Such a personal touch. I had the seared tuna, and it was mouth watering amazing! My husband had the swordfish and lobster mac and cheese. Let's just say there was nothing left to take home! If we ever go back to Richmond, we will dine at Bookbinders!! Thank you!

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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 5850 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
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 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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
  • 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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