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Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers, Richmond, VA

Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

4.5
4.5
975 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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/
  • Neighborhood
    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 975 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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.

975 Reviews
  1. Howard

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    G&S was one of our favorites but our last two visits were less than mediocre. This time, they were out of 3 entrees and what we ordered was not worth the value; the cocktails were inferior; the service was inconsistent lacking follow through and attention to detail. The atmosphere is special and appealing. It’s the best part of the experience but not enough to keep us coming back.

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  2. Susan

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite Richmond haunts! Always a fun wait staff and always a delicious meal. We had the cheese board and crab dip to start with fun libations and I had the catfish and others raved about the meat loaf, crab cakes and shrimp and grits. Dessert included the choc tort and bread pudding. Both were fabulous but my favorite is the bread pudding! It really was a wonderful evening, and we were very spoiled by our wait staff and others that assisted. We enjoyed some down time after the chaos of the holidays, and we loved being able to reconnect with our dear friends. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Susan & Leland

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  3. Michelle

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun environment, excellent food and service. For apps, we had crab dip, brie, and duck drummies. For dinner, our table had the pork shank, meatloaf, vegetarian pot pie, shrimp andouille, catfish and red snapper. The crab dip stood out as the best app and the pork shank and meatloaf were the best meals. Everything was good but those were the highlights.

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  4. James

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter had an attitude from the start kept rushing us the entire time. Ordered the chicken Marsala the chicken was dry as a saltine cracker and tasted of straight raw garlic. I have been here a number of times and the waiters negative attitude will be the reason I don’t return.

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  5. Jeffrey

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was the second time coming in for dinner but the first time was much better.

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  6. Josie

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess wasn’t kind and inviting, having never been there before we were confused when she asked us for the password and when was angry and dismissive when we did not have it. Our waitress however was so sweet and attentive and wonderful. She was so lovely and wonderful to talk to. She made the evening wonderful.

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  7. Edward O

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner is consistently good, whenever we've been. Hot and delicious as you'd expect. Service is always friendly, quick and attentive. The fried duck legs are unique and wonderful. Always a must have for dinner!

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  8. Heather

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Sadly, we waited nearly an hour to be tended to and that was after my husband went up and asked the host about it. The waiters (are lack there of) was the detriment to the evening being ruined. It was my birthday and what was suppose to be a lovely outing, quickly turned into a frustrating situation. Waiting nearly 45+ minutes after our food was picked up before getting the check was also immensely disappointing.

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  9. Rick

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  10. Cameron

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place that will checks all of the boxes!

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FAQs

Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers is rated 4.5 stars by 975 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
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

2113 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S. 21st St.
  • Neighborhood
    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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