The Tobacco Company Restaurant

Name: The Tobacco Company Restaurant
Address: 1201 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA, United States, 23219
Telephone: (804) 782-9555
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3267 Reviews

$31 to $50

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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 with never a cover 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 five days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 69 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 782-9555
Website
http://www.thetobaccocompany.com/
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
The Tobacco Company Restaurant located in the Shockoe Slip features 3 semi-private spaces and 1 fully-private space. Whether the event is a special celebration or a business function let us help you build a one of a kind experience is Richmond's landmark establishment.
Private party contact
Monica Story: (844) 725-2321

Location
1201 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
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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Popular dishes

Ahi Tuna$15.00
Seared rare, chilled, and sliced over sesame Asian slaw with wasabi and soy on the side
Coconut Shrimp$13.00
Five large shrimp with sweet Thai chili mango sauce and Cajun tartar sauce
Shrimp Cocktail$14.00
Four jumbo wild caught Gulf shrimp with cocktail sauce, and lemon
Fried Oysters$14.00
Crispy fried oysters over a black-eyed pea corn relish with jalapeno vinaigrette and chipotle mayo
Fried Green Tomatoes$13.00
Green tomatoes topped with bacon onion jam, house-made sharp white cheddar pimento cheese and chipotle mayo
Calamari$16.00
Crispy fried calamari served with sweet Thai chili mango sauce, and Cajun tartar sauce
Mushroom Nantua$16.00
Five mushrooms stuffed with lump crabmeat, chives, and mornay sauce topped with hollandaise
Meatballs$12.00
Made from our famous meatloaf recipe, baked in tomato sauce with parmesan and fresh basil

Soups & Salads

Salad Dressings: Creamy Lemon, House-made Caesar, Gorgonzola, Balsamic, Honey Mustard, Oil & Vinegar

She Crab Soup$7.00
Blue crab, dry sherry, cream, and red bell pepper
TC House Salad$8.00
European blend with tomato, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and creamy lemon dressing
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine, parmesan, croutons and house-made Caesar dressing | Anchovies available upon request
Wedge Salad$12.00
Baby iceberg lettuce topped with bacon onion jam, spiced pecans, tomato, gorgonzola crumbles and creamy gorgonzola dressing
Spinach Salad$12.00
Baby spinach, Applewood smoked bacon, chopped egg, red onion, croutons, Reggiano Parmesan, and warm balsamic dressing
Wasabi Caesar$12.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with our classic Caesar dressing finished with gorgonzola crumbles and wasabi

From the Grill

12oz Prime Rib$39.00
Our house specialty slow-roasted prime rib, served with vegetable du jour and a baked potato
8oz Filet Mignon$49.00
Served with grilled asparagus and Yukon Gold whipped potatoes
14oz Ribeye$44.00
Roasted rosemary fingerling potatoes and creamed spinach
16oz N.Y. Strip$48.00
Served with baked potato, vegetable de jour, rosemary garlic compound butter
Tournedos Bayou$55.00
Two 4oz medallions of filet mignon grilled mushroom caps, 4 shrimp, béarnaise, asparagus, and Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes
Steak Oscar$64.00
8oz Filet Mignon served with jumbo lump crab, grilled asparagus, Yukon Gold whipped potatoes and topped with béarnaise
Pork Tenderloin$24.00
Molasses marinade, apple butter, whipped sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic butter
Pork Chop$26.00
12oz center-cut bone-in, BBQ onion gravy, Yukon Gold whipped potatoes, vegetable du jour

House Favorites

Company Lump Crab Cakes$36.00
Gluten-free crab cakes served with Carolina Gold Rice grilled asparagus, and Cajun tartar sauce
Loch Duart Scottish Salmon$32.00
Carolina Gold Rice, vegetable du jour, and soy-honey glaze
Seared Diver Scallops$46.00
Pan-seared diver sea scallops served over Carolina Gold Rice with wilted Arugula and finished with Maple butter
Company Chicken$24.00
Free-range chicken breast, prosciutto, sweet peppers and shiitake mushrooms in sherry cream sauce with Yukon Gold whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus
Seafood Pasta$38.00
Sautéed shrimp, scallops, crab, asparagus & roasted peppers tossed with linguine in a smoked Gouda cream
Cajun Catfish$24.00
Blackened pan-seared catfish with house-made andouille sausage, diced tomatoes, peppers, and onions in a Creole red sauce over Carolina Gold Rice with cornbread
Tobacco Company Meatloaf$22.00
Served with Yukon Gold whipped potatoes, creamed spinach, and topped with mushroom gravy
Vegetable Lasagna$19.00
Portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, and a four cheese blend layered with tomato sauce

What 3,267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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LWSWVS
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service! We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Experience was great! I cannot remember my server’s name. Please cross reference with my reservation and extend my sincere appreciation. She made the evening awesome!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food5service3ambience4
The food was great. The service was a little bit slow as far as getting our entrees.
RJ
RickkiJ
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience5
We love tobacco company, the ambiance and food is always amazing. However, the service definitely varies. I’ve had amazing service and I’ve had very poor service before. Unfortunately, this recent visit was a coin flip and we drew the short stick. We were ignored and our table was neglected in comparison to those around us majority of the night. Our server was very attentive to his other tables but seemed to be careless with ours. We did not let this ruin our evening though as the food was still amazing and once we brought the attention to the manager of the inconsistency of our server, the manger was very apologetic and made sure our table was cleared and the short remainder of our service was to our satisfaction.
EM
EbonyM
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
Ambiance was great. The food wasn’t really seasoned but I understand why. Calamari was tasty
PP
PiePro
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the ambiance and decor of The Tobacco Company restaurant. And the food was absolutely amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Our server took forever to wait on our big party, no spoons where given after we received soup, no refilling of drinks or water until asked after waiting a while, wine was not delivered until after dinner was received. Drinks where not good especially for the price of the drinks It was a birthday and nothing was done for the birthday celebration after I had wrote about it!
MG
MollyG
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is pricey so this a "special occasion" place for sure. My husband and I love the building and the ambience every time we go. The food is amazing, the service and drinks are excellent. Always a wonderful spot for a special night out!
C
Coffeegal
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good Restaurant, but wish they would go back to lunches.
k
kenl
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First visit in several years. Better all around I think. Excellent service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and relaxed atmosphere
CR
ChrisR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, great service and great food! Next time we plan to stay for the band!
MG
MicheleG
Richmond
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place and wonderful food and atmosphere. Never disappoints. Richmond gem.
JS
JimS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonder evening. Wonderful food and drink. Service was outstanding. Wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dinner … 3 piece jazz combo played 6-8. It was a bit loud on the 2nd floor. Conversation was a bit difficult. Meal and service was perfect!
TH
TammyH
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we come here, we are always well pleased. Thank you do much for the amazing service and food each time. Keep up the great job
m
misfitz
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
We enjoyed our dinner here. The ambiance is fantastic! There were a few small hiccups with the food and service, but our server did her best to smooth things over. The menu is pretty standard American restaurant fare, and everything was tasty but did not blow us away. Portions are generous, and we were sad we didn't have room for dessert as they looked tempting. We enjoyed the live jazz music at the end of the evening, but wish they had turned the recorded music off upstairs so we could hear it better.
EM
EricM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite food combined with a perfect music atmosphere for dance or general enjoyment.
CG
CGad
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun place to meet with family and enjoy time out together. Booth gave us our own space for all to hear. Something good for everyone on the menu.
DL
DaveL
Richmond
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
We had a party of 6 which is common, but the booths are very hard to get into. All was good, I ordered the Filet, which was cook perfect, but it was not hot just barely warm and a bit dry. Didn't want to fuss about it being as we had a big group. Will try something different next time.
TA
ToniA
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
Had a 6:45 reservation and we were finally seated at 8:00. After we were seated, everything was great, but waiting over an hour for a reserved table is ridiculous.
DH
DonnaH
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delicious !
GS
GlennS
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent and the food was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and wonderful atmosphere
L
Lara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant - perfect for a birthday celebration!
w
willg
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best, if not THE best dinners I’ve ever had in richmond. Filet Minion and crab stuffed mushrooms were incredible. Our hostess Bekah knew the menu, knew the food and really helped us mail down what we would really enjoy, from which bottle of wine to which appetizers would pair with the meal and wine. It was truly an exemptional experience. We sat in the second floor, which I will always request when we come back, much quieter than the first floor.
M
Mary
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a nice evening. Tables are a little small for my taste. Plates are excellent.
MB
MikeB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely evening at The Tobacco Company. The food was great, Greg (our waiter was very attentive, and as always the ambiance was incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience5
I had dinner last night with a friend and had the pleasure of having Darren serve us. Darren was extremely attentive and I never once had to wait for a thing. On the other hand, the food was a different story. I ordered the prime rib and it came out lukewarm at best. Other than that, it was ok. Nothing amazing jumped out to me.
E
Edo3
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
Beautiful restaurant. Pre-event service was great. Busy busy but we were seated quickly. Air conditioning was absolutely maxed out as 15 degrees warmer on 3rd floor. Food was good but as I didn’t have the best almost not fair to critique. Appetizers were highlight for me, especially fried green tomatoes. NYEve so place was really fun. We had a late seating and our waiter was anxious to get out of there so rushed us (after meal) a bit but understandable. We had fun overall and will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Table service very slow -table location excellent, prime rib good but green beans nothing sensational, plain potatoe did not come with butter or sour cream had to ask for it again, ordering wine from table took a very long time
TC
TCBruther
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It will help to know how long your reservation is so that no one will come to you are say that there are other reservations. That happened last night and appeared rude.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed dinner in the early evening of New Year’s Eve. We were warmly greeted at the door. The waitress was very professional and kind. She was efficient and returned several times to check on our party of five. Food was very good but not exceptional. We did enjoy our cocktails as well. The iceberg salad was very good. The salmon was cooked well but not anything special.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stop here once a year on our way down to the Carolinas. It’s always a highlight of the trip. Outstanding service and delicious food. I am from a town that is often rated number one in the country for great food, so I am quite spoiled. The tobacco company never disappoints. Big shout out to our server Dakota, outstanding service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, outstanding service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
As usual, the ambience was perfect. The restaurant was decorated so beautifully for Christmas. Unfortunately, the food I got was subpar and the service was slow and at times, absent. My stomach bothered me for hours after eating there. The dessert menu was limited.
AS
AustinS
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and beverage as usual! Our waitress, Bekah, served us well and was delightful! Look forward to returning again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and the service provided by Dakota and his team was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Fantastic!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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The Tobacco Company Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 3267 OpenTable diners.

The Tobacco Company Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 69 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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.thetobaccocompany.com/
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
The Tobacco Company Restaurant located in the Shockoe Slip features 3 semi-private spaces and 1 fully-private space. Whether the event is a special celebration or a business function let us help you build a one of a kind experience is Richmond's landmark establishment.
Private party contact
Monica Story: (844) 725-2321

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12oz Prime Rib

Company Lump Crab Cakes

She Crab Soup

Appetizers

Ahi Tuna$15.00

Coconut Shrimp$13.00

Shrimp Cocktail$14.00

Fried Oysters$14.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$13.00

Calamari$16.00

Mushroom Nantua$16.00

Meatballs$12.00

Soups & Salads

She Crab Soup$7.00

TC House Salad$8.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Wedge Salad$12.00

Spinach Salad$12.00

Wasabi Caesar$12.00

From the Grill

12oz Prime Rib$39.00

8oz Filet Mignon$49.00

14oz Ribeye$44.00

16oz N.Y. Strip$48.00

Tournedos Bayou$55.00

Steak Oscar$64.00

Pork Tenderloin$24.00

Pork Chop$26.00

House Favorites

Company Lump Crab Cakes$36.00

Loch Duart Scottish Salmon$32.00

Seared Diver Scallops$46.00

Company Chicken$24.00

Seafood Pasta$38.00

Cajun Catfish$24.00

Tobacco Company Meatloaf$22.00

Vegetable Lasagna$19.00

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