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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8
4.8
5726 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 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.
  • 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

  • Christmas Eve at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 24, 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!
  • Christmas Day at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 25, 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!
  • NYE 2024!

    $105.00 per person

    Dec 31, 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 5,726 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Food

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Great for fine wines

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

  • Richmond

    Steakhouse

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse offers an exceptional dining experience in Richmond, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food and "outstanding" service, with personalized touches for celebrations. The elegant ambiance, both indoors and outdoors, enhances the experience. Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and occasional service issues, it's a favorite for many.

5,728 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a wonderful experience at Bookbinder’s!

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  2. Jessi

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service, and atmosphere! Perfect place for a special celebration.

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  3. Jennifer

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my parent 75th anniversary and they had a wonderful time. The waiter was amazing and they went on and on about him. They loved the food and want to come back again. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

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  4. Carrie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server forgot to bring us bread and a few other things. Food was great.. the hostess asked us to leave saying she had given us 3 hours and they turn their tables every two hours. We had only been there for two hours and 15 minutes.. so that was a little disappointing..

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  5. Sharon

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Medium rare steak had to be returned 2x because it was raw in center. Manager apologized and removed from our bill without us asking and offered complimentary dessert as well. All food was excellent in taste. Wait staff was top notch

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  6. Pamela

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sisters and I were at Old Original Bookbinder’s Seafood and Steakhouse Christmas weekend to celebrate my birthday/ Everything was par excellence., from the food, to the ambiance,to the decorations, to the service with Benjamin and Timothy! We’ll definitely be back. 😊

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  7. Lakeisha

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was wonderful. It was my first time going, celebrating my birthday, and I would definitely recommend. The food was amazing, the service was fantastic and the owner stopped by to see how the evening was going, to see what we were celebrating and wished me a happy birthday. I will be going again.

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  8. Dawn

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome and Chris was an amazing waiter … who was super personable and knowledgeable … I had the special … the mani stuffed with a a crab cake and it was fabulous! The atmosphere was fully festive! Kudos bookbinders!

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  9. beth

    VIP

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner at this beautiful family owned restaurant.

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  10. Joan

    VIP

    Connecticut

    168 reviews

    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful dining experience. Whenever we are in town we have dinner here. It’s exceptional.

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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 5726 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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
  • 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
    (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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