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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8 (5887)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
2306 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
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)!

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
  • 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

  • Mother's Day 2025

    $95.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat Mom to an unforgettable dining experience at Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse! We will be offering an exclusive pre-fixe menu crafted to make the occasion truly special and is $95pp. Reservations will be available from noon till 8pm. Please note that our regular dinner menu will not be available on Mother's Day. Reservations must be booked using OpenTable and you are welcome to view our menu under "events" on www.BookbindersRichmond.com. We look forward to celebrating with you!

What 5,887 people are saying

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Steakhouse

  • Richmond

    Best Overall

  • Richmond

    Best Food

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    Good for special occasions

  • Richmond

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse in Richmond is renowned for its "exceptional" dining experiences. Guests rave about its "wonderful" food, especially the filet mignon and seafood. The service is "impeccable," with personalized touches like custom menus and attentive staff. It's the "perfect place" for special occasions, offering a memorable atmosphere.

5,887 Reviews
  1. Will VIP

    Orlando8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on Sunday at 5 PM. There were not many people there and it was as close to a perfect meal as you are going to find. The food was first class. Really couldn’t be any better. The service was good. The ambience is a 10/10. It’s like eating a 5 Star meal in an old fancy warehouse. I was blown away by how good it was. It is quite expensive but it’s worth it.

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  2. Felicia

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was amazing from the time that we walked through the door until the time we left. We will definitely visit again!

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  3. Cynthia

    Tallahassee3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was okay. I hadn’t been in several years and I expected an upscale experience. It was quite casual, maybe because it was early evening. The food was good

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Five star food, service…overall experience! We went to celebrate a birthday and we’re still talking about our experience the next day! We will be back!

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  5. Janet

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my husband for his birthday. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. I love how they will make a personalized menu for the special occasion.

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  6. Ryan

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic overall experience, really cool vibe in Richmond, VA.

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  7. Paul

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t say enough good thinks about Bookbinder’s. Everything was fantastic! The atmosphere, service, food…. Can’t imagine a better dining experience.

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  8. Allen

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall outstanding and very pricy. Our app and special was good and steak outstanding. Lighting and ambience was perfect. Service was very good. Parking was safe and convenient. We will be going back.

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  9. Holly VIP

    Oklahoma City190 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. The crab cakes are the best I have ever eaten, and over the years, I've eaten a lot. Oysters were yummy. Snapper Turtle soup was amazing. The rockfish was delicious. And the petite filet was fabulous. Our server. Amanda was attentive, gracious, efficient, and delightful.

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  10. Kathy

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another FLAWLESS experience at Bookbinder's Richmond! We were celebrating my mother's birthday and enjoyed the most beautiful evening imaginable! The food was delicious, the wine was elegantly perfect and the service was impeccable! Our server Israel, made our night exemplary, as usual! He was attentive, courteous, and everything ordered was phenominal! Looking forward to our next experience!

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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 5887 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 45 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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