Buckheads - Richmond Restaurant - Richmond, VA

Buckheads - Richmond

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Address:
8510 Patterson Avenue
Richmond, VA 23229

Neighborhood:
Richmond

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Cuisine:
Steak

Price: $31 to $50

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Buckheads - Richmond Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.buckheads.com
Email: sales@buckheads.com
Phone: (804) 750-2000
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef: Eric Lewis
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: From business meetings to holiday parties, family celebrations to rehearsal dinners, we are excited about making your event a memorable one. Whatever the occasion, our professional staff will make your private dining experience effortless and enjoyable. We offer two private dining rooms to host your event. "Uptown" accommodates up to 50 guests, accesses our main bar area and boasts a candlelit fireplace and large window. "Downtown" has seating capacity for 30 guests and offers more privacy because it is less accessible to our other dining areas. Both rooms can accommodate audiovisual presentations as well as wireless internet.
Private Party Contact: Heather Mitchell (804) 750-2000

Getting there

Cross Street: Parham and Patterson
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Ample on-site parking

A word from Buckheads - Richmond

Buckhead’s has been a Richmond tradition since 1994. Featuring succulent Braveheart Beef and only the freshest seafood, you can taste our passion for culinary excellence. Consistently recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”, our list offers over 700 labels to complement your… dining experience. Additionally, our bar proudly highlights one of the largest selections of single malt scotches and small batch bourbons in Richmond, Virginia. Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service

Diner Reviews

"The food and waiter were fine. However, it took over two hours, which was too long. The table behind us had a group of young intoxicated individuals whose antics over-shadowed our conversation."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The food was great and the atmosphere is very relaxing. Our waiter seemed bored (to the point of being annoyed ...while still being polite) and the service was slow (from beginning to end 3+ hours - which was fine for visiting and enjoying the good food); the waiter was polite, but indifferent and absent between delivery of various courses; the only part of the meal that was lacking was the salad which looked and tasted premade and sitting for a while - nothing exciting -- also contained mushrooms which I had told the waiter I was very allergic to at the beginning of our order"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"This restaurant would receive a 10 star rating if you had one. The service level from the hostess to the busboy was fantastic. The wine list is amazing and the food was unbeatable."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"For a much better experience, head to Fleming's or Ruth's Chris. The wait staff was unfriendly and delayed (took 10 minutes to present us with a menu). The hostess sat us in a weird back room near the kitchen. I felt like it was 1962, if you know what I mean. I would not recommend this place. I was quite disappointed. It's an "old" Richmond gem, and I can understand why."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The Food was great!! Our steak you could cut with a butter knife! Our server was terrific, nice, and attentive! We were a little surprised at how expensive the meal was, We had surf and turf and that alone was 148$ However we had a gift card so we weren't totally devastated! LOL However, our bill at final 167$ and we didn't even have a glass of wine was a little sad."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"They have great steaks and offer wonderful specials too. The service was good. I had a problem with my steak but the server and manager was very quick to fix the problem. I was celebrating my birthday and I got to pick a dessert on the house."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"As always the food was excellent and the service was attentive and professional. I have eaten here many times for business but this was for my anniversary. A perfect place for business or pleasure."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Buckheads remains our favorite steak house. It is quiet, serenely elegant, offers great food (centered on the steak crowd) and has one of the best wine lists around. And as great as the wine list is, it also allows me to bring my own wine ($25 corkage fee), so I bring some of the best from my wine cellar."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Thank you to the management, server and host staff for such an amazing, intimate, award worthy evening for my husband and I. You have set the bar high for us, and we are just trying to come up with MORE special occasions to warrant our return! Thank you again!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Buckhead's if easily my favorite restaurant. The menu is limited; but what they do, they do well! The steaks are always cooked perfectly, the seasonal veggies are incredible, and the family-style side dishes are just fantastic. The dessert menu looks phenomenal, but I have never had the opportunity to order from it. The service at Buckhead's is just as lovely. This restaurant offers everything you expect from a high class steakhouse. A fair warning though: you will pay for the luxury here, with entrees between $35-50 per plate."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"My fiancée and I came to Buckheads to celebrate 10 years together. From the moment we walked in the staff made us feel welcome and appreciated. I have to admit, I am very selective about the beef I eat. The filet was the best I have ever had, cooked to perfection, flavorful, and fork tender. While Buckheads may be a bit more expensive than other steak restaurants, they make Schula's look/taste like fast food. My friends recommended this restaurant and they were right, service, atmosphere, and food are all wonderful. The next day I asked my fiancée what he wanted for dinner and he said "a glass of wine so I can relive last night's dinner." We will certainly consider Buckheads first when selecting a location for a special dinner."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We had reservations and they took us at the correct time. However it was one and one-half hours later before we got our food. I ordered prime rib (which I assume was already cooked) and my wife got filet mignon and that didn't take long to cook that. My wife enjoyed her food but mine had no taste to it and it was served cold. I definitely would not got back. When we left there were open tables and people were standing at the front of the restaurant waiting to be seated and no one was taking care of them."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Simply put...we were extremely pleased with all aspects of our experience! Outstanding wine list! Great food! Great service! We even had the opportunity to meet the owner who was simply wonderful. Our waiter recommended the calamari to start and a glass of there house wine...both were outstanding! We ordered a filet and lobster tail to share...while both were delightful the filet was ages to perfection and melt in your mouth delicious! Our waiter then surprised us with a solid chocolate dessert that was to die for! We have lived in the area for a while and not sure why we had never tried this "Old Richmond" gem out before...we will return many times over!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I was impressed to find such a nice restaurant in a strip mall. As a restauranteur and restaurant consultant I understand how important reviews like these are. Everything was great but I felt this place has the potential to be extraordinary. The seasonings used on their scallop special and the julienne vegetables was outstanding. I ordered the Cowboy cut rib-eye. The meat was cooked to perfection however I felt the meat was not carefully picked. The meat was way to lean and over cleaned. I would definitely give this place another shot but feel the main entree item needs to be perfect! Otherwise the staff was friendly and the atmosphere was perfect."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"My only comment is that they did not have all items listed on the menu available, i.e. I ordered the double thick pork chop and they did not have any so I had to switch to a steak."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Everything was above average. Service was excellent. The bill was a little less than the comparable steak houses that serve prime beef. Good restaurant. No complaints."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"While staying over for a business meeting at a local hotel, Buckheads was recommended. The hotel shuttled bus took us there as a service. They were unable to pick us up after dinner. The bar area was lively and the drinks were well-made. I have had better attention from a bartender; however, it was average. The waiter provided OUTSTANDING service. The food was OUTSTANDING. The night was great until it was time to go. We had to wait for approximately 30-45 minutes or longer for a taxi. I realized that the restaurant was located in an area where there is very little traffic. We were unable to reach the taxi company provided by the hotel. This was not the fault of Buckheads. Make arrangements to return to the hotel prior to dinner."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"I have eaten at Buckheads on many occasions; in large groups and small parties. The experience is always pleasing."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Our party arrived together and was immediately greeted and seated.Our waiter came over and greeted us, told us the specials and took our drink and appetizer orders The scallop appetizer was amazing.I had the crab cakes, which were to die for!! We never had to wait for water to be refilled nor to have empty plates removed. Everyone said the steaks were outstanding and another person had the salmon, which was evenly delicious I must say all in all, this was one of the best dinners, food as well as service,that we have had.Key lime pie and cheesecake was delicious as well! We dine out very frequently, and our friends trust our opinions, so we will be recommending this place to all our friends and family! Thanks for a wonderful experience!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"We needed a great place to celebrate my aunt and uncles 89th birthdays. The year before we tried one of the big name chain steak houses and were very disappointed. Based on reviews on yelp and opentable we chose Buckheads and it was fantastic. It was far superior in every aspect to the other place in shockhoe slip. The fried oyster appetizer was the best fried oysters we have ever had and nicely plated on the half shell. My aunt loves crab and really enjoyed the lump crab cocktail. And the rib eyes were perfect. It could not have been better."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"My wife and I were there to celebrate my birthday. Sunday night is tough for finding a nice restaurant. So many are closed. The service was excellent, and the food was very good, although not quite up to what I would expect from a Ruth's Chris for similar. Again, I think that probably had more to do with the day than anything else. Most places that are open give their A team the night off. Our server did a great job and his wine recommendation was spot on. Regardless, though not an out of the park grand slam, it was a really solid in field double with the bases loaded. I will go back and would recommend it. And the wine list is pretty extensive."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"Buckhead's seems to be a throwback to the "Old Richmond" era, but the food is always exceptional. We celebrated our anniversary on a Saturday evening. We had reservations and we were seated immediately. Service was attentive. This was our third time at Buckhead's because my husband loves their beef. We started with a calamari appetizer and it was a little too salty. My husband's filet was excellent. I had one of the specials, filet medallions with crab meat and bernaise sauce, and it was outstanding. We appreciated the fact that the entree price, while a bit high, is all inclusive. We were impressed with their extensive wine list. Buckhead's is definitely our go-to restaurant for special occasions."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"I wanted to surprise my date with a very nice dinner and that EXACTLY what we received. This restaurant as everything I had heard and read and more. Service was excellent. Food was outstanding. I would recommend this place to anyone. Hands down"
Dined on 1/3/2014
"My wife and I ordered different appitizers, entree's, drinks, and sides - hoping to sample a little bit of several things. I had lobster bisque, a 14-oz ribeye strake (cooked rare), mixed veggies, and paired with a Califoria Grenache, all of which were prepared exactly the way I like. Delicious of course! My wife had seared scallops, grilled mahi, veggies, and champaign - all of which was also delicious! An excellent dinning experience was topped off when we greeted Congressman Eric Cantor, who was leaving with his entourage at the same time. We all shook hands and bade best wishes, which my wife is still talking about :-) We highly recommend Buckhead's Restaurant for great food, excellent romantic dining, and excellent service."
Dined on 1/2/2014
"The most absolute best resturant I have ever been to. Delicious..."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Buckhead's consistently serves the best steaks in Richmond. Great service and wonderful ambience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal for any occasion. We have been dining here for years and the food is always great."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Overpriced, service was mediocre especially for the money we spent, and the food was not impressive, just bland. Now I know why I haven't been back in eight years."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"we really enjoyed the setting and the food was delicious. The portions were also nice. We were stuffed."
Dined on 12/23/2013
"Buckheads was a great choice for a Christmas dinner with an old friend. It has been a couple of years since my last visit, with my husband, to celebrate my birthday. The steaks we had this time were as perfect as last, as was all of the food. What I appreciated most, however, was the wait staff's professionalism and sensitivity to our timing. We wanted to visit over cocktails before beginning to look at the menu, and yet our waiter was there at the moment we were ready, and as needed throughout our dinner. Such a great dining experience for us! It will not be as long between my visits to Buckheads."
Dined on 12/23/2013
"Great dinner and dining experience! Perfect night."
Dined on 12/23/2013
"I have been dining at Buckhead's once or twice a year for more than a decade. I consider it in a class with high end dining establishments such as Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, Old Original Bookbinder's, etc. However, it is not a chain and I believe that gives it a bit of an edge over the others. Add to that, it's a bit less pricey (thought not a bargain) than the others. And your entree comes with sides and salad at no extra charge. Buckhead's has outstanding beef dishes and a modest selection of fish/seafood dishes. Appetizers are tasty and in some cases unique. I love this place and recommend it to anyone for a special occasion."
Dined on 12/21/2013
"We were a party of 4 with 7:15 PM reservations. The place was packed. Seated promptly and waiter Steve was also prompt. We ordered wine from the extensive list and Steve was quick to offer up a replacement as they were most likely out of the one we ordered. We all ordered the Beef Medallions in veal demi-glace topped with crab and bernaise. 3 of us got the Caeser salad and one got the mixed greens. My Caesar was very disappointing as the romaine was faded, wilted, and had brown edges. It seemed that this salad was made the day before. The beef medallions were hot, well presented, and very tasty... would definitely get this again. DW and I got the Creme Brulee for dessert. It had good texture, but lacked sufficient vanilla flavor."
Dined on 12/13/2013
"Went for the second time with my wife...date night. Loved the food and our waiter was outstanding. We both had steaks and they were cooked to perfection. We didn't even need any steak sauce."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"This was a special occasion..my birthday. I choose Buckheads because it serves the best steak in Richmond. Believe me, i tried them all, and this is were i come back to for my favorite meal of Ny Strip, and all the fixins. Hopefully I can return again for another in the coming year. Most everything about this place is special. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"We have a group of ladies that go out to dinner about every 2 months. At Christmas we always pick a "chop house" and this was our favorite and we have been doing this for about 7 years. Service was wonderful, food outstanding and great wine selection. The timing of service was spot on. Food did not arrived one course right after another. There was time between them. Just what we like when we go out. No hurry on our Girls Night Out. We will be back again, and I don't think we will wait for the Holidays."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"Not a chain but a local chop house still going strong after all these years. Steaks, chops and extensive wine list make this all a chop house should be. Dark paneled walls and a bit of noise from crowded dining room. Great dining experience ."
Dined on 12/5/2013
"Wonderful to have a quiet restuarant to take my hard of hear Dad who loves a rare steak and a good martini. The steaks were very very good (Dad and I had filet mignon.) The fish special was nothing special though. Drinks were great and service was very good. s"
Dined on 11/26/2013
"Very good steak and comfortable setting! Always good!"
Dined on 10/24/2013
"Buckhead's is always a treat. Delicious. The wine the waiter recommended was excellent."
Dined on 11/17/2013
"Have been a customer since Buckheads was originally opened. One of the few places left in the Richmond area that has maintained it's standards."
Dined on 11/12/2013

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