A beautiful restaurant with really good food and good service. A toss up between a four star and a five star review. The differentiator for me was the price. The server was overall fantastic and the food was really good. My wife and I split the meal for two which was a tenderloin with asparagus. Everything tasted wonderful and the beef was cooked perfectly. The dish was served with a brown steak gravy which paired nicely with the beef. I can tell the beef selection is a high quality and the service was really nice however, I still feel the price was a little much for what was offered. read more

I recently tried this steakhouse for a business dinner... Made reservations to come in on a weeknight and when we got there, it was about half full inside. The décor and dining rooms are nicely setup, modern, and somewhat cozy, as they have multiple dining rooms. Table setting was nice, but they didn't do a very good job replacing my silver as I used it and moved on to the next course... other than this, service was great! Menu is pretty nice and it's loaded with many of the popular chophouse items. They even have a nice selection of salads with discounts if bought with an entrée. We started with their New Orleans style BBQ shrimp which had a decent flavor, but way too much butter in it. It should resemble more of a brighter red color with visible spices in it. But what we got was a thick, buttery, pink/orange sauce. Flavor was ok, shrimp was cooked nicely. It was good to dip bread into. Next up was their wedge salad - Typical, HUGE salad with a quarter of the iceberg lettuce head and all the other items... I love adding ranch dressing to the bluecheese that's already on it and in this case, it worked perfectly! The lettuce and ingredients were flavorful and very fresh. I enjoyed it, but could only eat half of it to ensure I saved room for my entrée. For my entrée I got steak frites for the first time ever! They did an amazing job with the hangar steak! Great flavor and perfect temperature! It was a good size portion as well. The fries that came with it were amazingly crispy and quite nice, I just wish they were slightly warmer. They seem to coat them with corn starch, as I saw some on several of the fries. I loved how crunchy they were! And they came with a nice ketchup... I wonder if it's homemade? Overall, we all enjoyed dinner and the service... They could easily be a 5-star read more

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ALWAYS great service and food to perfection. If you like French Onion soup you will LOVE theirs! My favorite entrees are the lamb and flounder. read more

Went to Hondos for lunch today. They have 12 lunch specials under $12. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety. The service was wonderful and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is very nice, it is a little more upscale than most restaurants. For today's visit I had the meatloaf. I am not a fan of most restaurants meatloaf. This meatloaf was very excellent and was not full of fillers. This lunch menu is full of great choices and I can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

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The food is always great as well as the service, and I just love the atmosphere. I have never been disappointed at Hondos.

I came during lunch and they had a lunch special menu where I ended up ordering the grilled salmon ($17). Food came out in about 15 minutes and it was quite good. The seasoning was excellent while also not being overly salty. It was quite moist, and the salmon split apart with ease with a fork. The vegetables were sautéed very well. The mashed potato was super smooth and buttery. A very balanced meal for lunch that filled me up without weighing me down afterwards. Staff and service were above average just took a bit of time to get the check and bill paid for. Overall I was surprised by the lunch special offerings as it was super affordable and delicious! Food(50%): 8.8 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 9.0 Overall: 8.5/10 read more

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Couldn't have asked for a better dinner at Hondo's. Everything from the food to the service to the ambiance was 10 out of 10. We had a company holiday celebration, so our party was rather large, therefore we opted/were offered the pre-fixed "Celebration Menu"/course dinner. The Appetizer Platters One and Three were amazing - SO much food for our table that we were all pretty full by the time our first course came. The fried calamari and crab cakes were cooked to perfection. The ahi tuna and lemon pepper scallops were also uniquely fantastic. We each had plenty to take home from just these two platters. I opted for the seafood bisque soup (SO tasty with chunks of crab) and Caesar salad (nothing special). The chocolate torte dessert was basically a giant piece of fudge - creamy and delicious. The whipped butter, however, was the pièce de résistance. If I could buy a bulk order of that butter, I would pay an unreasonable amount for it. Nick was also a wonderful, patient, and attentive host and waiter to us all. Thanks Hondo's! read more

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My wife and I made reservations here for a special occasion. We were seated on arrival and the overall service was very good. There was a long delay from being seated to actually getting drinks... but after that it went well. We both ordered steaks(of course). The steaks were good but honestly not what we thought based on the bill total. We will probably go back and try again but maybe after we try a few other steak spots in the area. read more

Hondo's - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

We love Hondos and visit 3 -4 times per month but they always seem to be training new help? if you stick directly to the menu the new servers are ok but don't ask to deviate at all unless you have a rare seasoned server that are few and far between. My other issue is that in all the years I have never been greeted by anyone in management, very unusual in such fine dining??? Again love Hondis! Michael Brinn read more

The food is amazing, the service impeccable, and the ambiance is perfect! My family thoroughly enjoyed our dinner! Drinks were better than most restaurants and the food arrived exactly when it was suppose to and was perfect temperature. read more

Unfortunately, I our experience and expectations fell short. The food was ok. The service was good. The restaurant is laid out nicely and the bathrooms were clean. Slow to get mixed drinks. Overall most of the meal was tasteless. The bone in filet was cooked medium rare and tender but fell short on flavor. Wine selection was good. Very expensive meal for an experience. I called it up as a great dinner with family and that is priceless. The best and most flavorful part of the meal was the haystack onion rings. I wish I could have been a bit more satisfied with the flavors. Just simply bland. read more

Hondo's - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Had lunch there today - no complaints . Fast service and the food was great. Salmon cooked perfectly with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. Also good - read more

We went to Hondo's for my dad's birthday. We all ordered the filet mignon cooked different temps and all were cooked to perfection. Since my parents split a steak, we added more side dishes. One side dish is enough for 2 healthy portions or 3 decent size portions so it worked great. We got the garlic mashers, asparagus and some mixed veggies. The garlic mashed potatoes were my favorite followed by the asparagus. The steak was heavenly. Then they brought this poundcake desert out for my dad. I'm not sure which impressed him more, the steak or the special dessert. We will definitely be back! read more

Hondo's - Special poundcake dessert. - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

My wife and I have been to Hondo's many times over the years. It seems to be in progressive decline with each visit. It's an expensive meal, which is fine if the quality matches the price. My potatoes were cold and greasy. I overheard the table next to us complaining of the same. Our steaks were not cooked properly and had to be sent back. It was simply not enjoyable. On the positive side, the staff were pleasant and accomodating and the atmosphere was nice. We picked Hondo's for our anniversary dinner since it was close to home but with Perry's in Short Pump now and Fleming's coming soon, I think Hondo's might be in trouble. I don't think we'll be returning any time soon. read more

We just had a birthday brunch celebrating a beloved family member at Hondo's. We are so glad that we chose Hondo's to host this special occasion. Hondo's offered us excellent service and was very accommodating to our guests. It was a very large party and they offered excellent service from start to finish. Toni and Anthony were extremely pleasant-as well as their staff, making sure we had everything we needed ensuring the big celebration went smoothly! I would highly recommend throwing a special celebration here. read more

For special occasions, our top choice for a steakhouse in Richmond is Hondo's. We also have a favorite server named Jeff, who always enhances our experience. Every visit is consistently perfect--fine dining at its finest. We're never disappointed! read more

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Got to check this place out while in VA for Father's Day weekend. We happened to go on a Sunday which is when they host their Jazz Brunch. It's pretty extensive buffet brunch and there were a lot of yummy food options. I tried stuffed french toast, grits, scrambled eggs made by chef attendant, biscuits, lamb, gnocchi, ribs, and some type of cake with fruit in it for dessert. I also ordered a bloody mary. Whew! LOL, that sounds like so much food. It was a buffet so I just got small portions of all of this and indulged. Everything was really delicious! My favorites were the stuffed french toast and the gnocchi dish. These were just really well prepared and yummy. I enjoyed all the different options and layout. One complaint is that the placement for the omelette station is very awkward and causes a major pileup constantly in the main entrace area. It was pretty hectic and very busy to get around in that area. Overall, it was well worth the traffic. I got to try so much food and I'd go back! read more

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Six of us all ordered steak, and it either came out like shoe leather or it was still trying to walk off the plate. None of it had any flavor, our server was very pleasant but this was our worst dinner experience ever. read more

Ambiance is great. Food was generally solid, did have to send one steak back for being overcooked. Service was sub-par. For the price point, this was the major disappointment. We had to ask for bernaise 3 times. Waters were not kept full. Bread never came even though it was promised. When server leaned over, a vape fell out of their pocket. Place leaves a lot to be desired. Overcooked steak, asking multiple staff for things that didn't come, wouldn't return for this price point. read more

Sunday buffet was terrible. I have heard good things- hoping the regular lunch and dinner service is better. Our prime rib was chewy, not seasoned and cold. The rest of the food was bland, cold, and certainly not visually appealing. The only thing I would consider to be good was dessert. We literally got in the car and all said we were hungry. Lines were backed up beside our table so we picked at our food with other diners waiting in line backed up into our table. The restaurant seemed clean and was aesthetically pleasing. read more

We came here for a birthday dinner. I received a gift of one free entree. What a great deal. Started with the seafood bisque. It is filled with delicious crab. A great bisque. The bread is great and the butter is flavored with honey. Really good. The house salad is great. It has blue cheese and carrots and cucumbers with several types of greens. I had the balsamic dressing. Also great. Spouse had the Caesar salad. Which he enjoyed Our server is Josh. Excellent service. the ribeye steak was excellent. Dessert is next. I got the chocolate torte and spouse got the cheesecake. Served on one plate to say happy birthday. Desserts were great. read more

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Warm welcomes and elegant atmosphere are first impressions when walking in, our waiter was attentive and very helpful as there were lots of great appetizers to choose from and main courses as well. Everything came out hot and on time( very important) during the meal. All in all, a great dining experience and would recommend it for everyone. read more

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Something has gone wrong here. Been going here on and off for years and typically it has been great but last night was a disaster. When we walked in the host was clearly upset we interrupted her social media time on her phone and just looked up. No greeting. Nothing. The waitress, I'll hold her name, looked like she just came from an all nighter at the local bar. The Caesar salad must have been a left over from lunch. Soggy and wilty. Both of our steaks, filet and NY strip were "mealy" and little to poor taste. NOT a quality steak. Got a dirty fork dropped in my lap upon bussing the table and for some reason our server thought it owuld be a good idea to wash the chairs next to us during dessert. IDK guys. New management? read more

Worst meal ever! Crabcakes were fishy, salmon was over cooked, and meat dishes were overdone. The baked potato was good. Booked here because it is believed to have the best service in town and the server was pleasant. Don't want to blame the kitchen on the server. But reservations were at 5:30 and meal served at 7:10 with only 1 appetizer ordered. Decor was nice for the holidays. Very pricey and will not ever go back! read more

Came in a few nights ago and had a wonderful experience! The food was delicious, the steaks were cooked perfectly. The ambiance was very elegant. Our waiter Tristan was truly great! He really gave us top notch service & was such a pleasure to speak with. We will definitely be stopping back in again soon! read more

Came here for lunch as a party of 7, for my mom's birthday, without reservations. The wait probably wasn't even 10 minutes, amazingly!! We all got the $13 lunches, and nothing disappointed! Absolutely amazing food! The service was great, and as I previously mentioned, quick. Hondo's, I simply have no complaints! read more

Hondo's - $13 lunch menu sazon mahi tacos - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

This was such peaceful dining - I could not ask for a better experience. I love dining in an empty restaurant, enjoying the food and the soft music. The service was amazing read more

Hondo's - Chocolate Tort - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Hondos is my go to spot when I want to treat myself to a good steak. I have been coming to Hondos for years and really appreciate the hospitality and craftsmanship of their steaks! I always order the steak Au poivre which is a steak that has like a peppercorn cream sauce. What I really love about Hondos is they aim to please. I requested my steak to be cooked medium and the waitstaff has you cut into the steak to confirm it's cooked to perfection. On this visit my group decided to order a few For starters. We ordered calamari,A cheese tray and a few soups. The seafood bisque soup we ordered was wayyyyyyyyyyy too salty. For context it tasted like they poured an enter jar of salt in the soup. It was awful and definitely not typical for Hondos. The staff was really apologetic and rushed a new bean soup out in a hurry. The replacement soup was pretty good. The parking lot is on the small side and fills up relatively quickly at dinner. We opted for an early dinner reservation as soon as they opened (430pm) there was plenty of parking when we arrived. When we left around 620 there wasn't anywhere to park. Just something to keep in mind. Overall I adore Hondos and look forward to many more meals their with family and friends. read more

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I can't say enough good things about our experience. My daughter and I went on a Sunday evening and had the most pleasant time. The ambiance is very nice. Lots of character in the dining area. And the servers were spot on. We started the meal with Fried Oysters that were wonderful. For our drinks, my daughter had a margarita and I had a drink that had vodka, but I asked to substitute rum. It tasted so good. I had the Filet Mignon that was simply divine. It was served on a portabello mushroom cap, with lump crab meat on top and a balsamic reduction. The flavors all complimented each other beautifully. I sent word back to the chef that it was "slap your mama" good! I definitely want to return for more Hondo's yumminess! read more

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Really, really good steak! I was very impressed in our first dine in experience at Honda's. Got the 12oz filet and the 16 oz ribeye. The cowboy was tempting. Maybe next time. We got 3 sides. Wedges, mushrooms, and broccoli and some wine. They have a number of choices for wine. We did a full carafe. Great service and really nice inside seating area. We will be back. read more

The Sunday brunch has always been one of my favorites! The French toast, prime rib, and ham are some of my favorites and always cooked to perfection! I really miss the fondue chocolate fountain for dessert and I hope they bring it back soon! read more

I am a big steak lover and looked forward to trying this place out. They are always booked up so I was excited to see we could get in on Sunday after church. What we weren't told, until after we had ordered our drinks was, it was only open for a brunch buffet. We figured we would try it seen as we had already ordered beverages, but we were not impressed. The food was all bland. Even their prime rib was dry and tasteless. The area to order omelets was crowded and you were constantly in someone's way. It reminded us of a hotel breakfast that comes free with your stay, but was $40 a person. We ordered bloody Mary's that were so gross we ordered wine instead. The menu makes it look like the wine is $7 but when the check came we learned they were almost $12 each. The last thing that really bothered me was the fact that there is unwrapped sugar cubes left on the table from one customer to the next. We may give it another try if we can find a time without the buffet but as of now we are not happy customers. read more

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We went to lunch here to celebrate my son's birthday. It has a really nice atmosphere. Elegant without being stuffy. The lunch specials are a great value and there is a good selection. My husband and son got the chicken Marsala which was really good. I got the chicken pot pie which I didn't love. The rolls and honey butter are amazing !! They did a really nice dessert to celebrate my son's birthday. read more

Hondo's - Chocolate torte - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Kicked off 2025 with a lunch at Hondo's which was superb. Amberley, our server, was swamped with guests who for the most part arrived and seated within minutes of one another. She handled the "rush" with a good deal of finesse and was extremely gracious under the pressure of the moment. Our entrees were excellent as expected and look forward to my next visit. Well done Amberley and thanks again. read more

Our dinner was phenomenal! From the minute we walked in and the host greeted us we felt welcome. Our server was Davis, very polite and knowledgeable. The blue cheese had to be house made ( delicious ), steaks and potato sides were amazing. Thank you for a wonderful evening! Our server is a true asset to your restaurant. read more

We went for happy hour. Have been meant times for lunch and dinner, always top notch. Staying in walking distance. Not usually happy hour fans but this was irresistible. Bar tender amazing great food choices. We really enjoyed it. The cheese platter lasted us three yummy days as we opted not to eat it all and Rey other food. All excellent. read more

What a delicious meal. Skyler was an absolute darling and funny server. We took her recommendations seriously and we were thankful we did. You can tell when someone is excited about a dish by the way they respond when they describe it to you. Best French onion soup ever! The flavors of all of our dishes were bold, layered and unique. Kudos to the chef. We didn't mind that our food took a little longer than we would like but everyone was extremely apologetic and attentive. The food made up for the little delay. So happy we landed on Hondos and we can't wait to go back. read more

Great lunch specials ! Food was great and the prices were amazing! I need to go back and try some more Try them all!! read more

Hondo's - Lunch! - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

It wasn't a bad place for a nice, upscale meal, but it probably wouldn't be my first recommendation. Our waiter was over the moon amazing though, it was his second week and one of his first days bartending and he did a fantastic job. They did overcook my steak and I had to send it back. The vegetables had little to no seasoning, salt & pepper couldn't even save them. Check out their lunch menu though for great deals and if that's the time you go, it's entirely worth the money. read more

Hondo's - Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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I've finally visited all of the popular steakhouses in RVA and Hondo's is not a favorite. Here's why: The service... ...was slow. Very slow. Almost as if that's their vibe. Slow and steady wins the race. Our waiter was quite nice but just slow. So slow that the super attentive bus boy/person who fills the water, felt out of place, like he was on a different speed than everyone else. We had to wait to order, wait too long to eat, then wait to pay. Yes, we had a fairly large party (9 of us) but still, our waiter was moving in slow motion. On a positive note, our waiter was very knowledgeable and kept my ginger ale on the rocks (because I was not drinking) refilled perfectly. The location... ...is unexpected. It's in a small strip mall that you can see, but cannot get to, directly from the main street. And the strip mall is set back so you may not notice it. I realized I had passed it many times before unknowingly. The ambiance... Like most steakhouses, the lights are dim and the wood accents are dark. However, it felt extra dark. Could have been because our table was in the corner away from everyone. Still, it's nice inside. Nothing super sexy but nice. The food... ...was fine. I did not do a happy dance when I bit into my filet topped with lump crab meat. However, the temperature on all of the meats ordered was cooked to the temperature we asked, which is important in a steakhouse. My husband said that next to Bookbinders Steakhouse, this was the best steak he had in town. Mine on the other hand - the filet and crab meat (how does crab meat lack flavor??) could have used more flavor throughout but it was juicy and tender. My sides also fell short to me. Just regular sautéed veggies, undercooked, and a potato cake that needed seasoning. They felt more like buffet restaurant sides. Overall, Hondo's is a local steakhouse to be visited for a well-cooked steak but if you're also wanting a "vibe" and a complete meal packed with flavor, this may not be the place. read more

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