10 Best Steakhouses In Richmond, Virginia

1. Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

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Being on Tobacco Row is something every restaurant owner in Richmond dreams of—and Bookbinder’s Seafood & Steakhouse is one of the few steakhouses that can be found in this historic district. This place is the epitome of what a traditional steakhouse should be. It has an industrial look that brings you back to the day it opened with its bricks and water pipes in full display. The star of the show remains to be their steaks. Most of their options have been here since their doors opened. Their menu is matched by one of the most extensive wine lists you will see.

Bookbinder’s Seafood & Steakhouse

Address: 2306 E Cary St, Richmond, 23223

Website: Bookbinder’s Seafood & Steakhouse

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 9:30pm; Sun: 4pm - 8pm

2. Buckhead's Chop House

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If you are looking for the best Braveheart beef in Richmond, you have come to the right place. Buckhead’s Chop House serves this brand of beef where the cattle are fed with grain during their younger days, and then corn during their last days before they are butchered. This diet ensures their steaks have the proper ratio of marbling to meat. Combined with excellent cooking skills, you will have the juiciest steak you can have in Richmond because of this process. That is the main reason why this restaurant has consistently occupied the top spot in steakhouse rankings in the city.

Buckhead’s Chop House

Address: Beverly Hills Shopping Center, 8510 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229, United States

Website: Buckhead’s Chop House

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 5pm - 9pm

3. Morton's The Steakhouse

Editor’s note: establishment is permanently closed

Morton’s The Steakhouse opened its doors in 1978 in Chicago. Since then, it only has one goal and that is to serve only the best steaks to their diners. That is what they have been doing at their Richmond branch. With their attention to detail, food quality, and the best service, this place keeps its customers coming back for more. The steaks are a major reason why customers love it here. On top of diners’ list are their aged prime beef steaks. All these are USDA graded, aged from 23 to 28 days, and handled by highly trained grillers in their kitchen.

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Address: 111 Virginia St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States

Website: Morton’s The Steakhouse

Opening hours: Sun - Fri: 12pm - 8pm; Sat: 3pm - 8pm

4. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has an ideal location where everyone has an easy time finding it. Situated inside Stony Point Fashion Park, the restaurant is located just a few minutes’ drive from the heart of the city. Their steaks are a major attraction of their menu with fillets and rib-eyes taking the center stage every day. They offer a fillet and lobster special every night which is their version of the surf and turf. Tuesdays is tomahawk night where a 35-oz (992-g) prime bone-in rib-eye is part of a 3-course dinner special. Paired with friendly service, an impressive wine list, and a classy ambiance, this restaurant has been raking in awards for years now.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Address: Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy Suite 131, Richmond, VA 23235, United States

Website: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 4pm - 10pm; Thu: 11am - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 10pm; Sun: 4pm - 9pm

5. Kabuto Japanese House of Steak

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Everybody loves Japanese food. From sushi to tempura, there is nothing not to like regarding this cuisine. If you are looking for steaks done the Japanese way, head over to Kabuto Japanese House of Steak and get your fill of the best beef on this side of town. The restaurant serves two cuts of steak: fillet mignon and sirloin. The Japanese touch comes in the form of the way they cook the beef. They use a hibachi grill and cook the steaks right in front of the guests—meaning, your steak will be served straight to your plate. It does not get any better than that.

Kabuto Japanese House of Steak

Address: Fountain Square, 8052 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294, United States

Website: Kabuto Japanese House of Steak

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 4:30pm - 8:30pm; Fri - Sat: 4:30pm - 9pm

6. Texas de Brazil

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Texas de Brazil is a high-end restaurant that specializes in churrasco or Brazilian-style grilled meat. This makes the restaurant a “churasqueria” or steakhouse in Portuguese. The restaurant combines top-quality meats and a truly unique dining experience under one roof. The meal starts with a salad buffet with artisan cheese, freshly baked bread, and more. Then comes the main event—various meats roasted on spits are brought to your table and carved right on your plate. There is lamb, chicken, pork, Brazilian sausage, and beef. These are served with mashed potatoes, cheese bread, and fried bananas. Indeed, a carnivore paradise.

Texas de Brazil

Address: Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W Broad St Ste 1092, Richmond, VA 23233, United States

Website: Texas de Brazil

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 5pm - 9:30pm; Sat: 3pm - 9:30pm; Sun: 3pm - 8:30pm

7. Outback Steakhouse

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At Outback Steakhouse, you get nothing but the best cuts of beef grilled to perfection. Every bite is as juicy as the next. This is a classic steakhouse that never runs out of style. You order your food in a cozy setting and you get a big chunk of meat to feast on. Your dining experience here starts at the source of their meats–their purveyors. All four signature steaks are graded by USDA which guarantees you a perfectly marbled cut of meat. Aside from this, the restaurant serves some of the best ribs, chicken, and seafood entrees you can have.

Outback Steakhouse

Address: 7917 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294, United States

Website: Outback Steakhouse

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 11am - 10pm

8. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

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There is so much flavor in the steaks served by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. As the name suggests, their steaks are grilled over a fire which enhances the beefy flavor of the meat. Once you settle in your seat, you will get a good view of the wood-fired grill. This sets the stage for a wonderful steak experience you will not get in other places. The décor plays a great supporting role to the food. It is vibrant with wood and stone as the dominant elements. The vibe here is cool and hip, making it a favorite of all customers.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Address: Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233, United States

Website: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm

9. LongHorn Steakhouse

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LongHorn Steakhouse is built to serve some of the juiciest, meatiest, and tastiest pieces of meat you will find in Richmond. Here you will be served steak the way it should be. The place has a ranch design that keeps it true to its roots, a classic American steakhouse. It is considered to be the second-largest chain of American steakhouse in the country. That alone speaks a lot about the place and the quality of food they serve. Combine all of these with impeccable service for an unforgettable dining experience.

LongHorn Steakhouse

Address: White Oak Village, 4409 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231, United States

Website: LongHorn Steakhouse

Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm (closed on Thu)

10. Texas Roadhouse

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Texas Roadhouse is one of the most popular steakhouses in the country. The western décor adds a relaxing element to your dining experience. The first thing you need to order is their hand-cut steaks. These enormous chunks of meat are full of flavor and handled by the best grillers in Richmond. Everything starts with picking the best beef available. Then, it goes through the hands of their butcher and off to the highly trained grillers. Each part of the process is monitored strictly to ensure that only the best steak reaches your table. All you have to do is bring your appetite.

Texas Roadhouse

Address: 1570 W. Koger Center Blvd., Richmond, Virginia

Website: Texas Roadhouse

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 3pm - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 8pm

Have the best steak experience in Richmond

Having a steak is the ultimate meal for most. Richmond delivers steak dining experiences from casual to fine dining. These options will make you salivate for a piece of juicy, meaty, and chunky steak grilled to perfection.

Editor’s Note: Due to Covid-19, the business hours of Morton’s The Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse may differ from the stated timings in this article. Please be sure to check the updated hours from the websites.