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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5874 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
2306 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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)!

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day 2025

    $95.00 per person

    May 11, 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 5,874 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

  • 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, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "wonderful" service, "amazing" food, and a welcoming atmosphere. Personalized touches, such as customized menus, enhance celebrations. Frequent mentions of the "best steak" and attentive staff highlight its allure. A must-visit for memorable dining.
5,874 Reviews
  1. Fred

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Bookbinders for 18 years, and have always enjoyed the food, the ambience, and the servers. This is our favorite high-end restaurant in Richmond.

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  2. Taylor VIP

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience Richmond has to offer. Exceptional

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  3. Gary

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a well run, classic restaurant with great ambience, excellent food...a wonderful dining experience amid a sea of restaurants with noisy atmospheres and mediocre food. This is an enjoyable experience for food lovers who want a pleasant evening!

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  4. Charles

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the service was exceptional, the food was absolutely delicious and it was a very enjoyable experience.

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  5. Shane VIP

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Easter pick! Food was amazing and the owner was there and took pictures and came over to make sure we were good.

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  6. Catherine VIP

    Raleigh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Melody, our server, was amazing. The food was on point and the patio outside was perfect

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  7. Joe

    Richmond55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Food was very well prepared and presented. Server was outstanding.

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  8. Michael

    Richmond47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a review I wanted to write given the number of excellent meals we’ve enjoyed here over the years. The mushroom soup and crab cocktail appetizers were excellent. The issues experienced dealt with service and order accuracy. Our server rarely checked in on us and we waited almost an hour before ordering our main entrees. Our server also took 3 attempts to get the correct bottle of wine ordered. Lastly my NY strip steak was ordered medium but arrived rare. No one checked to see if it was correctly cooked when it arrived until well into the meal. When our server did check in, the steak was taken back to the kitchen to correct the temperature, however, it still was returned rare in the middle of the steak. Dessert was excellent and we do plan on eating here again based on our positive experiences in the past.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jason

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our Anniversary at Bookbinders. Service, food, and atmosphere were perfect. Also restaurant added a few personal touches to commemorate our day. Highly Recommend!!

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  10. Deck

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our dining experience was very positive, from the service to the quality of the food. We dined in the President's room which had portraits of all the Presidents with interesting facts to read.

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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 5874 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 35 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
  • 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
  • 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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