Alex
Bookbinders is one of my favorite restaurants in Richmond. Every time I go I always get the Jumbo lump crab cake, it’s phenomenal! Everything from the sides to other entrees are delicious. The restaurant is very nice inside and all of the staff is so friendly! It’s an upscale restaurant and very classy, I love the vibe and atmosphere. Drinks are always nice and strong. The bread they bring you out is always the best part. We eat here at least every other month
AbbieAnn Farley
Bookbinders is the cutest old Richmond restaurant for all special and nice occasions. In the heart of the city, it is so perfect for our wedding dinner. We got married in an intimate ceremony just blocks away at the VMFA. The staff had printed our names on the menu with our wedding date. They were prompt, thorough and the food was incredible! I got the scallops and they were nothing short of perfect (and big/hearty!). Highly recommend for any occasion.
Cheryl Strodder
Reservation for 2 were made for my husband’s birthday. This is a very quaint, romantic upscale restaurant. The service was commendable. The ambiance was excellent. We had courtyard seating which was very elegant. The steak was some of the best I’ve had. My husband was well pleased with his seafood selection and he is not easily impressed.
They offered a free dessert for the birthday person which was chocolate my favorite. It was a delicious ending to a great meal.
Rene Ray
The food is great. I got the 2.5 lb stuffed lobster and my husband got the Cowboy steak and mashed potatoes. So good! The atmosphere is very classy and the staff is amazing. The owner is funny and personable and took pictures at the end of us and with us…so funny!
Perry
I was feeling some type of way because the special I was offered was sold out after I had already had my mouth set on receiving it.
However, after I got over the disappointment I ordered something else. The crabcakes were exactly that with no fillers whatsoever. The swordfish delicious and the lobster was cooked to perfection. It appears that Richmond has a lot of hidden jewels like this in the area in places that looks like abandoned wear houses.
Ashley Holloman
Hubby surprised me with a Perfect romantic dinner for our anniversary! Alex was an impeccable server and treated us like family! The appetizer along with our wines went perfectly together and the staff was super helpful and kept our table clean. If I could give 10 stars I would!
Earl Humphrey
I can't believe I was this lucky. I picked Bookbinder's Seafood & Steak on a whim, hoping my wife would approve of my choice. I am happy to report and review that I couldn't have picked a more appropriate place to have our 47th Anniversary dinner. The very personal approach and greeting we received as we arrived, couldn't have been better. The service we received by every staff member was excellent, especially our server Ian. When we were served our entrees and took the first taste, we were both blown away! I have never tasted a filet as good as this. My wife ordered a tuna filet that was so tender you could cut it with a glance. We are looking forward to coming back and try what I expect will be just as fine. Thank you, Chef Chris, for this wonderful gift for my and my wife's 47 Anniversary.
Jennifer Valentine
This restaurant is wonderful! We went to Bookbinder's to celebrate a birthday, and I'm so happy we found this gem in Richmond! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious, the service was outstanding, and the owner was quite engaging and fun. The group photos were a really nice touch!
mzlynn91
Let me start off by saying this place had the most welcoming ambiance that I have endured in a while. The customized menu was my favorite part. If you go with someone special they can customize the menu just for the occasion. The crab cakes were the best! And the brownie was to die for!
Joseph Coldwell
This was a beautiful restaurant with wonderful food. I had come with a large group of people, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We unfortunately were sat at a rather small table, and thus did not have much room to ourselves, our utensils were close to being on top of each other. I had noticed that the support staff seemed like they were inexperienced, or were not fully trained, but it was a minor inconvenience compared to the overall dining experience. The food as phenomenal. We got quite a few dishes, and we loved all of them. Will certainly be back when I visit Virginia again.
Matt Morphis
We celebrated my wife’s birthday and had the best time. Cameron was our server, new the the restaurant, and was the perfect addition to their team. The owner John stopped by the table to say hi to us and even wanted to take a selfie with us before we left. This place is highly recommended!
Alex T.
I love Bookbinders! We went the first time earlier this year and can’t stop going back. My only concern is that they are so unaware of steak temperatures to be a steakhouse. Every time we go, my husband has to send his steak back multiple times because he likes his steak well done. We all know well done is NO PINK. I order my steak well done because I like my steak medium to medium-well. I know in order to get this, I have to at least say well done and sometimes that’s still really pink almost red. This last time the waitress told us that the cook probably just doesn’t want to burn the outside…well then I think we need additional training because you do not have to compromise burning outside for the inside to cook well. As much as I love this place, it’s really annoying to pay this much and still have to send food back for things that should be known in a steakhouse.
And I must add, I didn’t want to come to google with this review but I reached out to the restaurant over a week ago and still no response!
Ashley Hill
Definitely a nice spot. We dined outside in the evening the weather was perfect the food was amazing and the service was remarkable. On the pricey side but definitely worth it.
Sherman Sabie Jr
Super superb everything. 3 stars for atmosphere as it was quite loud for our liking. It's loud as it is a very old building that has been kept neer original, so there's not much to absorb sound and voices get loud as people attempting to converse. We will return.
Jennifer Frazer
Wonderful food, great service! The food is divine! The jumbo lump crab cake was so very tasty and no filler!! We loved the sharable side dishes!
VABigRing
I worked at the Philadelphia Bookbinders while attending college in the late 80’s. I enjoyed working there and Albert Taxin was very supportive of me as I put myself through school. My wife surprised me with an overnight trip for our anniversary to our favorite place….Richmond. Dinner was very well done; all of the staff were pleasant, the food was plated very well, service was great and our meals were delicious. John,…..if you read this,…wishing you and your family a happy holiday!
Legare Hinds
I can't believe that after moving to Richmond as a child almost 30 years ago, I never tried this place. It's a lovely dining scene, and the food is 🤌🤌 Pictured here is the petite filet mignon with the scallops add-on with lobster mac and cheese on the side.
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