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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse, Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

4.8 (5983)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
2306 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23223

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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

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What 5,983 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 Service

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Great for fine wines

  • Richmond

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse in Richmond, VA, is a top-tier dining destination. Patrons rave about its "excellent food," "exceptional service," and elegant ambiance. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant offers personalized menus and exquisite dishes like the Kona filet and surf & turf. A must-visit for unforgettable experiences.
5,983 Reviews
  1. Elijah

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming! The place was beautiful and the people were friendly

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  2. Mike

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, great food, great service. Expensive, but worth every penny!

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  3. Kia

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bookbinders was awesome. The food was delicious and the service was great. My husband had been years ago and he wanted to go to Bookbinders to celebrate his birthday this year. They even printed out a special menu that said Happy Birthday with his name on it. It was a great evening. We will definitely be back.
    Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We look forward to serving you again, soon. Cheers!

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  4. Gabriel

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steaks and service, a bit pricey but highly recommend.
    Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review and we look forward to a future dinner at Bookbinder's!

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  5. Ethel

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    filet steak excellent only had A-1 sauce I love heinz 57 good without any sauce at all!!!
    Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhouseResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the review. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Bill

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding experience as always! Great service and the food was exceptional. Garrett, our server was very attentive! Kudos to chef. The Kona filet was the best I have had. The seasoning was grilled on very well. Bookbinders is always the highlight of a trip to Richmond. Billy

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  7. Ava

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Melody was phenomenal and provided us with great menu recommendations. Food was delicious and was a wonderful place to celebrate. We will certainly be back soon!

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  8. Shavonda

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was overcooked but other than that, everything was amazing!!!! Lobster and shrimp scampi were excellent. And the portobello mushrooms were the best I’ve ever had!

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  9. John

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bookbinders is one of the best restaurants that i have been to recently anywhere in the US. It has excellent food and exceptional service. The owner stopped by and chatted which was a classy touch! If you are in Richmond, VA—this is an absolute dinner special! Bookbinder’s Surf and Turf was done to perfection!!

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  10. Deanna

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect. No other word suffices. From the drinks to the appetizers, the entrees, and the deserts. Just perfect.
    Bookbinder's Seafood and SteakhouseResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your 5 star review! We look forward to serving you again, soon. Cheers!

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FAQs

Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse does offer delivery in partnership with 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 5983 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 35 times today
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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