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The Tobacco Company Restaurant, Richmond, VA

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6
4.6
4049 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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 4,049 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

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

  • Richmond

    American

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

Review summary

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The Tobacco Company Restaurant in Richmond offers a captivating dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly service" in a "beautiful, historic building." Known for its lively atmosphere and rich history, this restaurant is perfect for "special celebrations." Though some find it pricey, it remains a "Richmond tradition" with a unique and charming ambiance.

4,049 Reviews
  1. Allen

    Richmond

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I do wish my wife had gotten a Happy Birthday from someone. It's kinda why I put it in the reservation. I guess you don't read special instructions

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  2. Cindy

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hosted my nephew and his fiancee for dinner to celebrate their engagement. We were joined by another family member, and we all LOVED our meals. Thomas was a considerate server with thoughtful suggestions and even honored the happy couple with dessert. The historic setting was, as always, elegant- especially decked out beautifully for Christmas. We look forward to dining here again soon.

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  3. Michael

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table for 7 pm on Thanksgiving for the advertised Thanksgiving meal. We waited for 20 mins after our res to be seated. Once seated, we were waited on immediately to place orders for drinks. Those came quickly. Then, our waitress took orders. Three of us wanted the traditional Thanksgiving meal, as advertised. One wanted the crab cakes. Our waitress returned within minutes to tell us they were out of Turkey but could substitute ham in its place. Okay. Ham it was to be. Not fresh ham but cured ham. Okay. But, we all agreed that the sides - mashed potatoes, dressing, and sweet potatoes - all tasted exactly the same. Same flavor. Same texture. Pecan pie was unremarkable Pumpkin pie was delicious. All in all, a mediocre meal with an excellent waitress. Will we return? No.

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  4. Shirley

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a traditional Thanksgiving “Harvest Dinner” and it was a lovely meal. Our server Dylan was really great.

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  5. Frank

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and Service were wonderful. The atmosphere was perfect. We had a special Thanksgiving experience.

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  6. Cindy

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for Thanksgiving dinner and got the harvest dinner. It was delicious and a good value. The restaurant itself was beautiful. Took a while and a couple of inquiries to get someone to take a drink order, bring menus and wait on us. The table behind us was seated about 5 minutes after us and received water and menus right away. Our waiter was good but disappeared for long periods of time. I mean I wasn’t expecting him to stand there and wait solely on us but when your water is empty and your wine glass is empty generally that prompts a waiter to come to your table. That didn’t happen. We would definitely give this place another try but maybe not on a holiday.

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  7. Alan

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for their Thanksgiving dinner. Food was good when it finally arrived. We sat down, ordered our drinks and then dinner, no appetizers. We waited an hour and twenty minutes, watched tables around us getting their meals. Told several times that ours was "coming soon" and we waited. Finally after an hour and a half we complained. A few minutes later the manager delivered our meals like we had done something wrong. Not a word spoken. Just stuck the food in front of us and left. Realize, we just ordered their Thanksgiving dinners, nothing from the menu. They were serving these in volume. They had to have prepared most of it in volume and all they had to do was put it on the plate and deliver. It's not like we ordered steaks that had to be individually cooked etc. As you can tell, not a very pleasant experience for Thanksgiving.

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  8. Jenni

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Have gone to Tobacco company for Thanksgiving the last 4 years & have enjoyed it every year

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  9. JoAnne

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a wonderful meal that was marred by subpar service. I think they were understaffed for Thanksgiving. There was a 25 minute wait after our reservation time, which is not unusual but was surprised that were plenty of empty tables where we could have been seated. The food was very good but not pleased by the lack of service. We were more than halfway thru our meal before being checked on by our server. My son and I both needed a drink refill. I wanted to enjoy a glass of wine with my meal but by the time the wine came, my food was cold. Was also surprised when the bill came that I was charged $12 for the wine when the menu price showed $10.

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  10. Raydrienne

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and excellent food. It has three floors and an elevator which make for a unique dining experience.

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FAQs

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 4049 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 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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