I finally tried Buckhead's after hearing so many people call it the best steakhouse in Richmond, and I have to say... I was disappointed. The first thing that threw me off was the location. When we pulled up, it was in a shopping center right next to what looked like a hardware store. For a restaurant with the reputation and prices Buckhead's has, I expected a more upscale setting. The service, however, was excellent. The hostess was friendly and welcoming, and our server did a great job throughout the meal. I ordered an espresso martini, and it was fantastic. My date ordered a fruit-based cocktail, and he really enjoyed his too. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype. I ordered a steak, my date had the lamb chops, and we had the standard potatoes and side. Across the board, everything tasted like it was missing seasoning. My steak was cooked below the temperature I ordered, and while I know a lot of people love a thick-cut steak, this one was just too thick for my taste. Without enough seasoning, it ended up tasting bland instead of flavorful. It really needed something as simple as seasoned salt to bring it to life. Considering the prices, I expected a much better dining experience. Great service and great drinks weren't enough to make up for food that didn't impress me. Overall, I'd give Buckhead's a 5.5/10. Based on my experience, I wouldn't go back, especially with so many other restaurants in Richmond to try. read more

Buckhead's - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Considered one of the best steakhouses in Richmond, VA. In my opinion, it is the Very Best. Food quality, is second to none, service is a compliment to the kitchen staff high skills. Lived in Chicago, and New York, Bulkheads can go head to head with their best, and that's not an overstatement. read more

Friday the 13th turned out to be lucky! We snagged a 5:15 dinner reservation that wasn't even available two days earlier. The wine list is a mile long but I finally settled on a shiraz. We started with scallops that were absolutely delish. The field green salad had a semi-sweet, tangy balsamic vinaigrette, and the Caesar came topped with anchovies. I went with the prime ribeye, crusted in pepper just like our server suggested, and it delivered. Meanwhile, the halibut didn't stand a chance... the plate was completely wiped clean by the end of the table's attack. We took dessert home: a red velvet cake with beet purée and a goat cheese and blood orange icing. read more

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We came here for the Father's Day celebration. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the portion was large. We were glad that we tried this Richmond tradition because it was real hard to get the reservation! read more

Recently our family celebrated my grandson's birthday. We had the perfect table and the food was delicious! From the appetizers to our entrees, everything was hot and nicely prepared. We all also enjoyed yummy desserts, as well! Our server, Sarah, was delightful and extremely helpful! Other staff members were also great! Thank you, Buckhead's, for a lovely evening! read more

Buckhead's is my all time favorite date night spot because it gives classic steakhouse vibes, the food is always perfect and the service is always so professional to make special occasions feel truly special. I always go with the filet mignon and I never skip the spinach and mushroom sides as add-ons because they are phenomenal. Their crème brûlée dessert is spectacular and not one to miss. read more

This was an outstanding dining experience in every way, memorable in terms of both the fare and the service. I highly recommend it to those looking to sample what an upscale steakhouse is truly like. I was surprised by how few reservation slots there were even a week away from the date in question, though that was the first clue to how in-demand Buckhead's is. On arrival, it has a handsome interior with nice wood paneling, and attractive tables. We had to wait a few minutes after our reservation time but it wasn't too severe. Our server was prompt, helpful, and friendly, advising on the wine list and the meal offerings (though we had planned ahead and knew exactly what to get). For starters, we enjoyed an espresso martini and a Port in the Storm, an incredible combination of Angel's Envy Port Bourbon, Tawny Port, and chocolate bitters. I loved the drink so much that I will now be (carefully) attempting to recreate it at home! While the appetizer menu did not hold much of interest for us, for entrees we ultimately both opted for the steak fromage (delicious 11oz filet mignon with gorgonzola), which came with a caesar salad, a potato dish of choice, and roasted vegetables, along with some locally-baked bread. The steak of course stole the show, though everything else was quite good as well. We had a bottle of Kiona with the steak and it was a thoroughly enjoyable pairing. For dessert, we grabbed a chocolate ganache cake and the clover roll bread pudding: for looks the cake wins hands down, but the bread pudding is far and away the best thing on their dessert menu in terms of taste and texture. Just thinking about it now is making me jealous of past me! While prices restrict it to special occasions and lottery wins only, it remains a special treat worth looking forward to. I am already plotting a return purely to have a drink and dessert, which is still enough to burn down a budget, yet still a trip you won't regret! Overall: 4.5 stars --- Pros: - This place is indeed a local institution for good reason: quality is in everything you will enjoy here. - Outstanding fare and libations you will think about for a long time to come. - Service is excellent and personable, a far cry from the misery of most service experiences in our modern era. - Plenty of easy parking in the lot out front. Cons: - You will need to plan ahead hardcore for this: once for making a reservation (which will need to be a month or so ahead to get a good time on a weekday evening, longer for weekend), and once for working the bill into your budget. read more

Buckheads was amazing as always! My husband and I came for our anniversary dinner. Each of us started with a soup. I got the onion and he got the lobster bisque. The lobster bisque was creamy and the onion soup hit the spot. The onion had the perfect balance of cheese, bread, onions, and broth. My husband got the ribeye and I got the filet. Both were cooked perfectly!! Came out medium rare as ordered and they were juicy and simply seasoned. Side vegetables were perfectly steamed and the potatoes are always delicious. Our server was incredible and attentive. Will be back! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants ever! The owner, management team, and employees are all rock stars. The food is also fantastic; one of the best steakhouses in the world, and I've been to a lot of prestigious ones across the United States. Also, Jerry is such a wonderful gentleman; my wife and I enjoy chatting with him. I've recommended Buckhead! See you in a few days! read more

A quality Steakhouse ( Seafood also ) . It delivers what I am for looking for in a top notch Restaurant , always feel that the $ I spent was worth the experience...Food is outstanding as well as great wine ( some good and very affordable for me ! ) Good Whiskey/ Cognac list too. Love their Filet Mignon/ Crabcakes ...got a Rockfish with Crab dish that was perfect recently read more

I went for a friend's birthday and ordered a mocktail because I am pregnant. Unfortunately, my drink was mixed up with someone else's at the table, and I was served an alcoholic martini instead. When I brought the mistake to the waiter's attention, he was rude and insisted that the drink was a mocktail, even though it didn't match the description on the menu and clearly wasn't what I had ordered. Everyone makes mistakes, and I would have been completely understanding if the situation had been handled differently. What was most frustrating was the dismissive response and lack of concern, especially given that serving alcohol to a pregnant customer is a serious mistake. The drink wasn't removed from my bill, and I left feeling like my concerns were brushed off and that I was somehow in the wrong for bringing it up. read more

Don't miss the brown butter manhattan! Steaks and seafood are always a hit. The inside is a little dated, but it's an institution.

My family have been to Buckheads probably 7 times now since I initially wrote them a 5-star review. Coming back with an update now after having had several more experiences. In summary, they have some talent in the kitchen when it comes to preparing steak. Every Filet Mignon I've ordered was prepared expertly. (I always ask for medium rare and it has been spot on every time). The outside of the establishment doesn't quite give the right impression. It's quite nice inside. Perfect place for a romantic date night. One thing I've learned recently is that I would never host a function here in one of their private rooms. My wife and I had an experience in a private room with roughly 30 people. The food was wonderful, but the service was inattentive to the point of being rude. When we first arrived, the waiter took drink orders... but the drinks never arrived. We made several attempts to flag the waiter down -- to no avail. The staff even forgot to serve my wife salad (and it took us a long time to flag someone down to correct the situation). Honestly, it's a zero star review in terms of service. So, I'm reducing the previous 5-star rating to a 3 at best. We might come back sometime, but when we need to host an event for more than 8 people, it certainly won't be here. The service was so bad, I think it hit a record for the worst we've ever seen anywhere. read more

I live very close to Buckhead's. The way they handle to go orders is amazing. Dinning in is even special treat.

Came to Buckheads with my gal pals for a nice dinner and Buckheads did not disappoint. Walking into the restaurant immediately gave me speakeasy vibes. The place radiates warmth and elegance because of the low lighting and wooden accents. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. They offered to escort me to the ladies room rather than telling me how to get there which is always nice. The food was really good I ordered a steak and potatoes. The steak was cooked seasoned perfectly and the potatoes were Devine. We also shared some onion rings. The onion rings are massive, I've never seen onion rings this big and they were really good. Overall I really enjoyed dining here and would definitely come back to celebrate a special occasion in the future. read more

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Service was the best so far in Richmond. The food was so good. I had the rack of lamb. It was perfect. The Cherrie's were a good accent. My daughter's filet au poivre was amazing. My granddaughter's key lime pie was way better than most. Best manhattan in Richmond. Not too sweet. The evening felt special. It felt like an excellent Texas steakhouse read more

Salad comes with the meal. We did have appetizers but I forgot to take pictures. Spouse got the ahi tuna and I had the escargot. The anchovies on the Caesar salad were delicious. I loved the tuna but was not as fond of the escargot. There was a lot of garlic. But not overly flavorful. Service is prompt. Place is on the dark side. We sat near the window. I had the Cowboy cut 20 oz ribeye and spouse had the 14 oz ribeye. Both very good. Packed up the leftover baked potato and for me the steak. It was very good. But very large. Dessert we will share. We decided to share the lemon curd & mascarpone cheesecake. Leftovers were packed up for us. The cheesecake is delicious. I had stated in the reservation that it was my spouse's birthday. But there was no mention at all during dinner. That surprised me. Why ask if it is a special occasion if they don't at least say something. read more

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As someone who traveled all around the country I'm Very impressed by food at Buckhead's. We had ordered many items to share it was the best decision. We had four appetizers and main entry all was beyond expectations. Additionally great wine selection. Very nice ambiance and everyone who works here was very polite and friendly. This place is the gem of the city! read more

We had a very disappointing visit to Buckheads for a special occasion. It was our first time but I don't think we'd give it another go. It started with us waiting for our table for about 10 min while they got it ready and once we were seated we seriously waited another 10 minutes to get menus. It was the weirdest thing. Service felt lackadaisical and extremely underwhelming. The steaks we got were near flavorless and the side options just felt very generic for an "upscale" place. The scallop appetizer was very good and the French onion soup was a hit but everything else was meh. read more

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Buckheads has been on my list for awhile and I finally decided to go with a group of friends for a bday , a first time experience for us all. While this place has been around for a while it's in such an unassuming location... a strip mall! But parking was plentiful which I liked. Upon entering I got more of a homey/cozy vibes .. not super upscale but not rinky dink either. You can tell they have their regulars.. its like we stuck out to everyone bc everyone stared upon entry LOL. The hostess was kind of rude and stand off ish and would not seat us until our exact reservation time even though it was 8pm and tables weren't full. The food: I ordered the French onion soup as an app and it was delicious. I love a good French onion soup! For my main entree I decided on the filet medallions with the crab with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies as my side. I will say everything was seasoned to perfection and the portions didn't leave us hungry (which you don't get often in a steakhouse) My only complaint is that while my steak looked like it was cooked medium as I requested the texture/chew was a bit tougher than I'd expect for a filet. The entrees also come with your choice of salad which I chose a Caesar. The dressing lacked some depth but it was edible. Our waiter was nice however he didn't come to check on us as much as we'd like. We didn't get asked if we'd like more cocktails or refills on our drinks. However, he did bring my friend a dessert for his bday which was nice. Overall a decent experience. read more

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From the service to the bill, everything was awesome. We celebrated my hubby birthday and wanted to so somewhere we have never been. We were skeptical at first glance but once we got inside, we noticed it was very nice. As for dinner it was delicious. I had a Cesar salad, salmon with vegetables and a potato cake. My husband had a 14oz medium well ribeye, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. For desert we took home crème brûlée, caramel pecan pie, and key lime pie(free for the bday guy). Our overall experience was awesome. And prices were decent. Oh and we had calamari as an appetizer. read more

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I will start with sharing this was not my first visit to Buckheads. They are 5 star every time I go with both service and food. The restaurant is upscale, so dress a bit nicer! It's cozy and intimate. Service is always on point. On one visit a few years ago my steak came out just a tad over cooked from what I ordered. Seriously not that much over. I didn't even say anything. Next thing I know the server shows up with a new steak and says he noticed my steak was a bit over so he asked for a new steak. Then I got to take home what I couldn't eat! On the most recent visit our server made lots of recommendations and steered us in our selections. We shared the scallops appetizer as a table of 4, so we each had a scallop. SO DELICIOUS! Perfectly cooked and delicate flavor. The salad is always yummy with house dressing. You get bread and butter also. If you eat steak, order steak. I have been tempted to order a pork chop ( I seriously love pork chops) or fish, but I know I will be sorry when everyone else's steak arrives. The steak is so tender, you could use a butter knife. It has great flavor and is cooked to perfection! Now, I am not a huge fan of the special potato cake. I forget this each time I go and order it again, but there just isn't anything special. Hopefully I remember to try a different potato next time. I have to dedicate a special section to this pecan pie. I don't even like pecan pie. I ordered the creme brûlée but ended up eating my husbands pecan pie. It's more reminiscent of a tart. Typically pecan pie is overly sweet and has a lot of that custard. Not this pie. It has just the right amount (not a lot at all) and the sweetness is perfect. I honestly cannot wait to go back to have this pie again. If we lived closer I might go and sit at the bar just for that pie one evening. My friend's husband ordered the key lime pie bc that is his kryptonite and he also said the pecan pie was special and he will order it next time. The crème brûlée was fine. You can see the vanilla bean in the custard and a bite of the brûlée with a pice of strawberry was very good. But it's not the pecan pie. Did I mention the pecan pie yet??? read more

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Best meal every time we go! Perfect service and the atmosphere is amazing! Ribeye, mash, and veggies.

It's all on point here. Ambiance, food, service and menu are top shelf. We took 4 for a business dinner, having 4 different main courses of which all were loved. I have the bone in veal chop and it was Fantastic with a capital F! Sides and wine were superb. Wine selection is first rate and global. Go getcha some! read more

Buckhead's has always been consistency the best steak house in Richmond. Staff are great, ambiance is amazing. Also having a drink and appetizer at the bar is always tops as well. read more

Came here for our anniversary dinner. It was not the experience I was hoping for. The food was fine and the service was fine but for the price I was not impressed. I got the 8 oz filet which was bigger than what I would usually order. I was surprised they didn't offer a 6 oz. Their potato cake side was nice. I enjoyed my glass of wine. My husband said his ribeye was good but not exceptional. The server was literally just there to take our order. No suggestions were offered or special attention was given. For this kind of spend we will likely choose to dine elsewhere. read more

Buckhead's - 8 oz filet with potato cake and veggies - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food is a cut above the competition, and the service and atmosphere are stellar as well.

My husband used to live in the area. We came back for a wedding and he wanted to share this place with me because of the wine list. It was extensive!!! I had an orange wine from Greece while waiting for our table. The waiter was super friendly and did a great job recommending a unique wine (interestingly, he recommended something that was way below what I was willing to spend on a bottle). My husband ordered the 14 oz rib eye and as usual was very happy. I ordered the special, halibut. It was tasty but a little dry. It's a great place for couples to have a nice dinner together. Very cozy, especially in front of the fireplace. read more

Buckhead's - Special for the night...halibut on a root ragu - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Amazing!!! Can't believe it took me this long to finally come here. If you're looking for an amazing steak house. This place is THE PLACE to go. I def had some friends/coworkers tell me about this place and what to order. Of course I took my husbands suggestions too but this was our first time so def open to suggestions. Made reservations through open table. Be sure to make reservations cause they can def go quickly. I planned at least 2-3 weeks in advance. We got there early and decided to enjoy our time at the bar while we waited for our table. My husband ordered scotch while I ordered a Belle Isle Negroni. Fantastic! For appetizer we decided to try their Classic Escargots (aka snails) haha. It was delicious! Especially when you get the bread roll to soak up the juice. For the entree I decided on their Prime Cowboy Cut Bone-In Ribeye and hubby ordered their Steak Fromage. I'm a rare steak eater but I was not on the super rare level of blue steak...so I got it just rare. (I think the blue steak is called a "rare plus"?) haha. Our server, Sean, was outstanding from beginning to end. He was on point with everything! Suggested some delicious wine pairing with the steaks that got and it was fantastic. The steaks came out perfectly and smelled wonderful. Each bite was so delicious and it got better each time. The demi-glaze that was on my husband's steak was top notch! Sean had explained to us of the 3 day process that they take into making it. PERFECT. I had to request for it to bring home with the leftovers. At the end, we decided on dessert and honestly...I couldn've done without it. The steaks were the main show here haha. (With the leftovers, my husband and I cut it up the next morning. We were debating if we should cook it again but -gladly- decided against it. It tasted just as amazing cold the next day! haha. These guys KNOW what they are doing and I can't wait for the next celebration to come back here again.) read more

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Honestly disappointed sums up our visit. Our waitress was very absent the entire night, so much so another server had to keep stopping by to check on us. We had a reservation but had to wait at the bar until our table was ready on a weekday. Then when we got our table, we didn't get water for 10+ minutes. The steaks were decent. But considering what we paid, we were disappointed. There's a difference better searing a steak and charring one, and they beyond charred both the ribeye and filet to the point where that flavor was over powered by the char. It was also the leanest ribeye I've ever had. So overall, we were disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Came here with the family about a month ago and we all loved it. I was surprised at how good everything was and how nice the place looked from the inside. The food was amazing and the meat was high quality and cooked really well. Our server was also nice and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a nice high end dinner. read more

Buckhead's - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Forget about the bad reviews from cheapskates. Buckhead's is my absolute favorite chop house in Virginia. Outstanding service and food every time we dine here. Expensive? Yes, but worth every penny in my opinion. I usually order the Steak Au Poivre and I have never been disappointed. Great, expansive wine list, too. I've eaten at all the big national steak houses like Ruth Chris, Sullivans, Del Fresco's, Flemings, etc., yet Buckhead's is the one I always want to go to for special occasions. A Richmond treasure IMHO! read more

Called to book reservations it's seems nothing available for dinner for two til late fall however bar service seating is first come first serve I will was told read more

Went to Buckhead's for the first time and ordered a filet mignon and it was awesome along with a freshly made salad with awesome ranch dressing. Had seasoned mashed potatoes that were delicious. I didn't care for the vegetable medley because of the seasoning they used but had a slice of key lime pie and it was amazing. Can't wait to go back! Jed was our server and he was terrific. Enjoyed our visit! read more

This restaurant is the best in the state is my favorite steakhouse in Richmond. The food is fabulous. The service is fabulous. It is just my number one restaurant to go. read more

I went last night for the first time! No idea the inside was so huge! They have socially distanced tables and all staff wear masks. I ordered the ribeye- medium rare with the potato cake. The potato cake was so delicious, it had other seasonings and flavors inside. My ribeye came out slightly underdone but wasn't that big of an issue since I knew I would reheat it up for leftovers since it was so big! The seasonal veggies and Caesar salad (plus anchovies) come with it as well and those were yummy. I also go the escargot for an appetizer and they were the best!! Not many places in RVA carry escargot, so I was super excited to see they had them. It's definitely a MUST TRY! I also got the Godiva Chocolate cake but that was very blah. Kind of dry and had some type of grainy texture. Not sure if it was that batch or they're all like that. Overall, very nice up class restaurant! I do want to come back and try other items off their list. read more

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If you are looking for a place to celebrate life than Buckhead's is the place for you. Buckhead's steakhouse is delicious, conveniently located, and reasonable. We landed at Buckhead's after trying a few local steakhouses and I will say we weren't disappointed. I had the lump crab filet mignon with potatoes. The steak was perfectly cooked and the ratio of crab meat to steak was great. They didn't hold back at all. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They were also very knowledgeable and gave a lot of insight on the menu. The restaurant has a nostalgic steakhouse feel. Kinda of antiquated but calming. I would definitely recommend for special occasions of if you're just in the mood for steak. read more

My bestie and I went the Dec 30th, 2021 and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I will say they were lacking with the initial greeting but our waiter made up for that (an older gentleman). He was very pleasant, took our coats, and gave us the run down since it was our first visit. I decided on the filet with crab meat, which comes with a side and salad. I also started off with the lobster bisque. It was good but I wasn't quite getting lobster from it but it was well blended and creamy. My steak was tender and well seasoned but the vermouth glacé and the sauce they topped it with took it over the top for me! I ended with the crème brûlée. I love a good brûlée but I was expecting a wow reaction and I didn't get that. Someone was always stopping to ensure our water glasses were filled and if we needed anything further but overall it was a great experience. read more

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I've never really been a steakhouse guy. Everything's kind of predictable and I can make a pretty good steak at home at a fraction of the cost. My last Buckhead's visit made me a believer. Service is outstanding. Food is amazing. I'm not thrilled about the a la carte style ordering, but that's just my problem and not a critique of Buckhead's. I went with my two children so they could experience a nice steak dinner at a nice steakhouse, and our experience was stellar. Got a rez next week for a father/son evening with some friends. Kids are already pumped and I'm already debating what I'll be ordering. Don't let the strip mall location fool you- this is the best steakhouse in town. read more

Date night, Steak night! What better way to express romance and love than with sharing meat with each other. Old world atmosphere with classic dining service makes this place a must go to, not to mention a gentleman's full bar as warm and welcoming like church. First step in to the last one out, Top Notch!! read more

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