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The Tobacco Company Restaurant, Richmond, VA

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6
4.6
4092 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is proudly celebrating over 40 years as Richmond's landmark dining and entertainment venue. This four-story, breath-taking restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and charm. The exceptional menu features slow-roasted prime rib, aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy live entertainment on our first floor or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub. Our staff is committed to excellence and the creation of an unforgettable dining experience. Open seven days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 782-9555
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The Art Deco Lounge can accommodate you and fifty of your closest friends in an intimate semi-private atmosphere for your receptions and happy hour gatherings.
  • Private party facilities
    Let The Tobacco Company Restaurant host your next special moment! We offer semi-private and private event spaces from a seated dinner for 20 guests to a cocktail-style reception of 30 to 200 guests. The Tobacco Company Restaurant is not just a restaurant, but a place for memories.
  • Private party contact
    Erika Waszak: (804) 782-9555 ext. 520
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    12th Street and Cary Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking also public parking garage behind restaurant at 12th & Canal street.
  • Public transit
    Convenient public transit stops in front of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live entertainment with the region's finest bands Thursday - Saturday . Never a cover. Or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub open Thursday - Saturday beginning at 8pm. to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,092 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Most Booked

  • Richmond

    American

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

Review summary

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The Tobacco Company Restaurant in Richmond is a charming blend of history and elegance, set in a stunning and "beautiful, historic building." Known for its "amazing atmosphere" and "outstanding service," it offers a varied menu with standout dishes like prime rib and pecan pie. While some find it "pricey," others cherish it for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups and noise, it remains a beloved "Richmond tradition" for its ambiance and consistently good food.
4,092 Reviews
  1. Sandy

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Made reservations weeks ago and was seated at one of the only tables with no view of anything. One of our seats had a waitress tray on the seat that my mother sat on, startled. (Fortunately she didn't fall off.) Food was fine. This was our big family holiday celebration - the splurge meal - and I was extremely disappointed by the overall experience.

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  2. Yit

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic, the vibes were immaculate, and Ella was a phenomenal server even despite the restaurant being extremely busy. 10/10

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  3. Evan

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was horrible. Not attentive. 20 minutes to be acknowledged at the table, additional 25 minutes for drinks and 15 more to even order dinner. Spoke to manager (twice). Response was along the lines of “it is what it is.” Had to ask for silverware to eat, water refills, soda refills, drink refills, etc. Nothing was proactive. Did not really improve throughout the night. Service was not at all what I would expect for a $800 dinner for 6 people. Will not return to this Richmond staple.

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  4. Jinny

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my family here for my mom’s birthday. I was very excited to try it because I had only heard good things about the place and my mom was visiting from GA. To start, one of the bussers dropped glass cups next to the table my family was sitting at and glass shattered everywhere. Pieces landed on the table, went into my parent’s clothes and by our feet. Of course we understand accidents happen, but no one apologized to us and seemed to mind the glass shattering onto our table until I pointed it out to one of the workers and had us move tables. I would think a manager of some sort should come out and apologize to us as literal glass shards went everywhere and it could’ve potentially been a very dangerous event. As this was happening, our food was starting to come out. The prime rib my dad ordered was cooked differently than what he had ordered so it had to be taken back to the kitchen. Again, I understand these things happen. We got all our food, which was decent and we brushed off the events as this was a moment to celebrate my mom’s birthday. We got there for a 6:45 reservation and ended up leaving the restaurant at 9:20. The entire process was way too slow. The food took forever to come out, dessert took too long (which was on the house for my mom’s birthday) but by the end of it, we were completely drained. The restaurant is beautiful with its historical artifacts, decor and the waiter was kind throughout everything but for the food on top of the events that occurred, I am glad I tried out the place but I do not plan on visiting again.

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  5. Kenneth

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful restaurant, especially during the Christmas Season. Excellent food. A Richmond Institution.

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  6. jesus

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience and ambience. The private office was the best part as it allowed for great conversation and experience

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  7. Jose

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere. Our server was one of the best servers we’ve ever encountered at a restaurant. Very personable and knowledgeable

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  8. Tom

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Decor was stunning & also decorated for Christmas. Service lacked on the 2nd floor but food was delicious. Chilean Sea Bass was cooked just right & the spinach salad was fresh. Scallops with mushroom risotto was throughly enjoyed. We did have drinks at the bar prior to dinner & the bartender when he finally acknowledged us made a really fabulous martini & Cosmo. We would definitely come back.

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  9. Debbie

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was beyond wonderful!! We got three appetizers…fried oysters,coconut shrimp and crab cake and all were delicious. Dinner entrees were the Scottish salmon and Chilean Sea Bass which were again delicious!!! Our waiter was friendly, professional and delivered our food very quick. We will definitely be back!!

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  10. Derek

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience staff members were very knowledgeable and kind as well as helpful..great service will be back again.

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The Tobacco Company Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 4092 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 57 times today
Google Map for The Tobacco Company Restaurant

1201 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th Street and Cary Street
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking also public parking garage behind restaurant at 12th & Canal street.
  • Public transit
    Convenient public transit stops in front of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live entertainment with the region's finest bands Thursday - Saturday . Never a cover. Or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub open Thursday - Saturday beginning at 8pm. to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (804) 782-9555
  • Catering
    The Art Deco Lounge can accommodate you and fifty of your closest friends in an intimate semi-private atmosphere for your receptions and happy hour gatherings.
  • Private party facilities
    Let The Tobacco Company Restaurant host your next special moment! We offer semi-private and private event spaces from a seated dinner for 20 guests to a cocktail-style reception of 30 to 200 guests. The Tobacco Company Restaurant is not just a restaurant, but a place for memories.
  • Private party contact
    Erika Waszak: (804) 782-9555 ext. 520
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