I love this place - food was fantastic steak cooked to perfection-service was just right - we did not feel rushed at all - we will definitely be back! read more

Being a Richmond native, I've experienced my fair share of steakhouses but Buckheads is always the first place I recommend for a great upscale meal (if you don't trust me, Daniel Radcliffe himself did say it's the best steak he's ever had and he must not tell lies). If you're not looking to drop $70 on a meal, hit the bar for the greatest steak salad you've ever had (7 ounces of steak for $18), Pommes Frites with truffle oil or a seared tuna small plate. Seriously, this place can do no wrong and you need to go. read more

Buckhead's - Steak Salad from the bar menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I so wanted this to be a 4-5 star steak house. My wife and I and another couple have been trying to get together and go here for the last 6-8 months.(We live an hour+ from the restaurant) but every plan fell through. We finally got there on Saturday night. We had reservations for 615 pm, but we got there a little early to have a drink at the bar. The hostesses were very nice and we took our seats at the bar. They have a very nice wooden bar and it is very well stocked with liquor. We had a variety of drinks at the bar and they were quite good. The hostess came and got us when the table was ready and we closed out and took our seats. The restaurant has a very nice formal feel to it, which is quite misleading from the exterior in a strip mall. We were seated and the came with menus, a drink order and told us about the special. After a few minutes, we ordered. Two of us got filets, one a ribeye and one a plate of deep fried jumbo shrimp. All of which came with vegetables, potato choices and a house salad. We also got an appetizer of onion rings.. which were Excellent. You could taste the beer flavor in the batter. After a little bit longer gap than expected between the salad and the entree, the main course came. The food was excellent. The steaks were cooked exactly as we asked. They were flavorful and very good. Unfortunately, this is when the review drops from a 4-5 star experience. The waiter came back a few minutes after the entree came to ask about the steaks and that was the last time he came by for about 40-45 min. The bus boy cleared away two plates as people finished. The busboy refilled water glasses. THen he took away the last two plates. At this point, the table is completely cleared except for water.. And we sat... and we sat. I finally stopped the bus boy and asked him if he could get the check. He didnt bring it. Finally the waiter came back and we asked for the check. When you are paying $45-$50 per plate for an entree, i feel like the service should be better than what you get at chain steak places. The place did get busy and the tables in the room we were in filled up, but still... if you are paying that kind of money- I think the service should be there along with the good food. The food was good but when we left... the topic was the significant drop off in service and not how good the food was. read more

Buckhead's - View of bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

What a class act! I took my mom here over the summer for her birthday and could not have been more pleased with the overall experience. We ordered a ton of food: shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, sides of wild mushrooms & caramelized onions (worth it!), and the ribeye and steak au poivre. Absolute perfection. Shrimp was chilled & crisp, French onion soup was gooey & savory, and the mushrooms & onions complemented our perfectly-prepared steaks. We also split the chocolate terrine for dessert, which was quite similar to a flourless chocolate torte. Devine. Naturally, it was on the house since it was my mom's birthday, which is always appreciated. But more importantly service was seasoned and professional yet sophisticated and friendly. Not a glass stayed empty, not a plate that wasn't promptly cleared. He steered us to all the right things and his wine suggestions were notable and well-advised. I don't remember a time where I had better service actually and if you have been reading my reviews for awhile you know that I maintain the hallmark of an amazing restaurant is exceptional, 5-star service. Buckhead's is that place. You will be sparing no expense here, that's for sure. Because the ambiance is a bit on the traditional, old-school steakhouse side I would recommend coming here for special occasions with parents/grandparents or to celebrate important milestones. It's not stuffy but it's certainly not lively and hip. Nevertheless, with the phenomenal food and top notch service I can see why Buckhead's has retained its loyal clientele over the years and remains a Richmond staple. read more

Second time coming, went with my partner and my parents. Fabulous food, amazing service, and lovely atmosphere. Definitely will be back !!

Visited tonight for my anniversary. I was unable to get a table until 815 due to waiting until the night before for reservation. Showed up at about 7:45 and had a cocktail in the bar while we waited for our table. When asked making the reservation if there was a special occasion and I mentioned my anniversary and I didn't think anything of it. But we were told by no less than 4 people throughout the night happy anniversary which was a very sweet touch. Overall the ambience was perfect for a quiet classy night without being rushed. I had this place on my list for a couple years now and I'm so glad that we made the 45 minute trip there. The menu is very focused without a lot of extra items items that seem to be popular in the more modern steakhouses. However what they do they execute very well. Started with drinks followed by the escargot as an appetizer and caesar salads. They do come with anchovy so I just asked them to leave those off. They also provide rolls and butter for the table. Just for some feedback it would be nice if they just left the basket of rolls instead of handing them out 1 by 1. I got the steak fromage and he got the tomahawk. Both were very good if a bit more on the med rare side vs medium that was ordered. Baked potato was good, mashed potatoes really good, asparagus with hollandaise was perfect. Creme brulee was complimentary for our anniversary. Definitely coming back! read more

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Great food and excellent service!! I love getting take out also when available! Best filet mignon!!

My husband took me here for our five year anniversary. I can honestly say that when I saw the exterior I was worried. (Dont let the location fool you!) But when we walked inside I was pleasantly surprised how nice it was. The food was amazing! We had the scallops appetizer and although I'm not big on seafood, they were so good! I had the steak medallions with crab and my husband had the surf and turf. It was cooked beautifully and it was all so tasty and tender! The lobster was also cooked well. The service was great. From the hostess to the waiters. They made sure my water was always topped off, which is a big deal to me and cleared the table quickly. Definitely will return! read more

Buckhead's - Scallops Appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Our first dining experience! The service exceptional. The seating private, we were placed in a booth at the back wall. Both the service was provided as if we were front row! The cocktails brought out quickly. Our waiter, Greg was excellent; saw to every need. The Caesar Salad exceptional(ask for anchovies!) greens very cold and crisp, dressing only on the greens not in a puddle on the dish, and croutons very crisp! My rib eye well seasoned and perfectly seared! The potato cakes wonderful, fresh and creamy with bits of potato. We three shared the pecan pie(no guilt there!) which was like a tart...lots of nuts! We all were treated like royalty and fed given delicious fare! THANK YOU! WE will return! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about this steakhouse. If you're looking for exceptional food with the service to match for your prom, wedding engagement, anniversary, or just an evening out then Buckhead's is the place. Last night Buckhead's staff played a pivotal role in making our anniversary one of the most memorable to date. My partner and I love to travel the world and experience fine dining and fresh seafood. As Richmond natives we had never been to Buckhead's but after last night we are forever patrons. First off they graciously accommodated a last minute dinner request once they learned the reservation was for a special occasion. There is ample parking offered via an adjacent lot, extensive wine list, full bar, and private dining room. All of the staff we encountered were friendly from the hostess, to the bartender, and especially our server for the evening Greg. Greg was knowledgeable about the menu and timed the presentation of each course very well. We never felt rushed rather we were able to enjoy each other's company as if we were having a private dining experience although we were just seated in a quaint booth in the back of the restaurant. I recommend ordering the caesar salad or mixed greens salad, the onion soup, salmon, crab cakes, key lime pie, and Godiva chocolate cake. The night was perfect. Thank you Buckhead's for providing a 5 star experience. This was an anniversary to remember. read more

I was surprisingly and disappointingly underwhelmed with Buckhead's. I'm giving it 2 stars because our server was nice and fun to talk to. I would give it only one if it wasn't for him. The salads were great, the rolls were great. Honestly, that was the best part of the meal. That's pretty sad for a high-end steakhouse. The entrees were super under seasoned. The green beans were unfortunately the highlight of the entree. We both got ribeyes, rare, and medium rare. The cook was great, but mine was burned on the bottom and charred around the sides. For me, that bitter taste is inedible. There was so much gristle for a steak that we were told "is the best steak in Richmond." I had to cut a lot of my steak away because of the char and gristle. I had to add salt and pepper to everything for flavor. I have definitely had much better steaks in Richmond, from my own backyard, to a longhorn steakhouse. We had always wanted to try this place, and it has been around for so long, so with it being our anniversary, we decided to splurge. We were so disappointed. I don't know if it was an "off" night, but with our experience we had, we probably won't be back. It was not worth the money at all. :( read more

For all of the talk about Buckheads, I expected more. Our bread was stale tasting, the red wine (for $145 and $90 a bottle) were too warm. Disappointed that a place with such a large bottle list did not store its wine appropriately. Also, was shocked to not see salt and pepper grinder at the table. The Caesar salad lacked depth and zip, it was not what I would expect from a solid steakhouse salad. Chilled plates would have been lovely for the salads. Disappointing. read more

This place was one of the best places we've been to in RVA. We decided to go here for New Years Eve. I ordered the salmon and my boyfriend the crab cakes... I've never liked crab cakes but these are definitely a must have... no filler. We will definitely return. read more

DELICIOUS DELICIOUS DELICIOUS This is a family favorite for us and has become an annual selection for birthday dinners. The service is impeccable and the steaks are so tender you hardly have to chew. I dream about the creamed spinach it is that good and the wine list is top notch. Do not be turned off by the location in a strange little strip mall, this place is the real deal and you will not regret your meal here at Buckhead's read more

Food decent but were kicked out almost immediately after we finished dessert and paid the bill. Never been so insulted after the expense of dinner. read more

Food was great, Steak price was normal at first, then I was excited to see that it actually included the sides unlike other steak places where you had to pay extra for them. Will definitely go again, perhaps a bit more flavor on the Caesar salad would be my only complaint. I asked for Cici at the bar, he makes specialty drinks are pretty good read more

Buckhead's - Bourbon - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great service, good food and drinks. Very nice atmosphere for a couples night or group setting. No complaints and would go back. read more

Buckhead's - Prime ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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One of the best steaks we've had in awhile but the halibut or quinoa was VERY salty. The steak was so good we'll return for that but that halibut dish was jacked. read more

We will never eat here again. looking so forward to Perrys Steakhouse opening in Short Pump, 2023. We had reservations for 6 people at Christmas, they canceled 5 days before, would not accommodate us, had this reservation for over 6 months and to cancel on us at the last minute is bad customer service. I wound constantly check on the reservation and call to make sure all was good. Then to get a call so close to Christmas to cancel was a shock. Never heard from the manager or a phone call. Very disappointed and don't recommend the place. read more

Incredible meal. Wonderful filet mignon. The general manager Woo has an incredible depth of knowledge of wine and our waiters provided great service. Overall a wonderful night. I eat out at steak houses in DC weekly and this is equal or better than all of those. Thank you for a wonderful meal Buckhead's!! read more

Buckhead's - Steak and crab. Awesome!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is by far my favorite place to go in RVA, and that says a lot for someone who doesn't consume meat. Dining involves more than featuring your favorite cuisine; it should be an experience; it's should be comfortable; it should be a fit. From the moment you walk in the door, you are welcomed by smiling faces (or at least smiling eyes these days). The mood has already been stablished by the warm decor, the chill vibe and the fragrance of the magic taking place in the kitchen. Jennifer and James are Johnny on the spot when tending to your cocktails, and every single person, who is a part of the Buckheads family, takes care of you as if you are one of their own. Buckheads is a place where my family and I know we can count on them for an amazing experience. Thank you Buckheads family for being part of our family. To many more years! Cheers! Shelly Montante read more

Elegant, cozy atmosphere conducive to conversation, with nice background music. One wall, filled with wine bottles, shows off the wide range of wine available. The menu has both beef and seafood choices that are enticing and delicious. The fillet mignon was literally fork tender and delicious. The service was outstanding and very attentive. Ample parking. This is one of the nicest restaurants we have been to in the Richmond area. read more

Don't let the fact that Buckhead's is located in a shopping center deter you! Because I definitely did and I'm so ashamed. The atmosphere inside of Buckhead's makes you forget you're in a shopping center and transports you inside a romantic and classy restaurant. From the moment I walked in I was impressed from the very first step, we were seated quickly and greeted with glasses of water and soon after our server came with the wine list and menus. We ordered two glass of red wine (both delicious) and settled on escargot as an appetizer. The escargot was so yummy! Our caesar salad was nice but the anchovies on it made it extremely salty. Now to the main attraction, the steaks! I ordered the steak fromage and the boyfriend ordered the ribeye both cooked medium rare. The portions of side dishes are huge and the steaks cooked to perfection. Buckhead's has the best steak I've had in Richmond so far. I can't say anything negative about it! We finished our meal with the creme brulee with fresh berries on top. This was a perfect meal - definitely a romantic place to bring a special date. The service is top notch to match the food! read more

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My family has been here multiple times. We always have a great experience and wonderful food! Paul, our requested waiter for some time now, is phenomenal and we can't recommend him enough! Recently we celebrated my brothers graduation for his masters degree. There were 10 of us and Paul was accommodating, charming and so attentive! There were people in our party who ate only plant based, a vegetarian and other dietary restrictions and everyone found something they enjoyed! We always celebrate big accomplishments and milestones at Buckheads (with Paul requested!) and refuse to go anywhere else. Thank you to everyone there, who always makes our experience special! read more

Wow, the service was spot on, the ambiance was warm and welcoming but it was the food and wine selection that were the real stars. No doubt it's expensive but so worth it for special occasions you want to celebrate with friends and family. read more

Everything was amazing!! I had one of the best steaks of my life!! The waiter found me a fantastic wine from their massive selection. Everyone went out of their way to make the night special for my wife and I. Food was excellent and service was excellent. I could not have hoped for a better birthday dinner! read more

On a recent visit, I question if the sirloin strip was truly prime. It was not a step above what I can purchase and cook at home.

When I visit Richmond VA and see my office pals this is where we go. Best service and food around. Yes, it's a high end steakhouse in a 'strange' location in Richmond BUT what a great find. Service is always impeccable and the food is just stellar. We went all out with apps, meals, and desserts. There wasn't one thing under or over cooked.. or BAD!!! Tuna appetizer, amazing, I HATE scallops I know I'm weird, but now I know why, I haven't had ones as good as here!! They were simply stunning. Crab cake app also amazing. They do serve you a piece of bread with butter because who wants 10 pieces of bread before dinner? Perfect. I had filet MR it was perfect, seasoned so well, with some crab meat. I mean I can go on and on but I'm giving it 5 stars for a reason, can't wait to go back next year! read more

Ryan was great. My salad was wilted. Too much dill in a cup of lobster bisque. The roll was great. I ordered the 20 oz prime rib for the bone to bring to my dog. The steak flavour was great. So sinewy I could hardly cut it. As I write my dog is eating the steak. The best part was the Creme Brule. Over all the lightning could be a little brighter and for 150 bucks I was very disappointed. read more

My husband and I went here for my birthday. Such a warm and welcoming restaurant tucked into such a unassuming location! The wait staff were so friendly and charming and the food was amazing. We sat right near the kitchen. The smell of the food was incredible as we sipped our pre-dinner cocktails. And when our entrees arrived they were absolutely incredible. Well worth the price! I'm looking forward to coming back for our anniversary! read more

Hands down best steak you'll ever eat in your life. Great service, charming restaurant ambiance, and tasty food is what you can expect from this place. I've been coming here for many years, and I still believe it's the best in town. read more

Having driven by this strip mall for years, I always noticed the cars in the parking lot in front of Buckhead's and thought DH and I should probably give it a try some time. So we did for our anniversary. It was a good choice. I had a giant lobster and DH ordered the steak au poivre. Both were well-prepared and delicious. Both meals came with a side salad, sauteed vegetables and an incredible potato cake. This is a very welcome treat as most steakhouses everything is al a carte. Upon learning it was our anniversary, the restaurant sent us home with complimentary dessert (as we were too full from our dinner), which was a lovely ending to a lovely evening. read more

This place was the perfect place to have a nice birthday dinner with my family. Don't let the location fool you, it is a very nice place. All of waiters and hosts were super nice and always on the ball with wine refills! We ordered calamari as an appetizer. It was a dinner for my birthday and I kind of do not like calamari but I know my mom loves it so I ordered it anyways and it was the best calamari I have ever had, puts every beach seafood restraunt to shame. Before our entree was served we all got salads. Mom and brother had the ceaser, my dad and I the house salad with the apple ranch dressing which was so weird but I'm a good way. We all had a certain kind of steak besides my mom, she had the special- which was halibut, she said it was very good and ended up feeding the left overs to my cat later that night and he liked it also. I have the surf and turf. 8oz filet with a lobster tail. It was amazing. A lot of food though!- not complaining at all. I ate the lobster till I was full because I knew the filet would be fine if it had been in the fridge all night- the left overs were heaven. We all had the mashed potatoes as a side. I believe the special on the potatoes that night were cheese potatoes. Amazing. We had an awesome night. My mom and I left pretty tipsy, would Definetly go back. The only thing I did not love was the lighting. That is the only reason this gets 4 stars. It was so dark in there and I know my dad said it was to "set a mood to get you to spend a ton on fancy food" but it just gave me a headache and made me sleepy. Other than that A+. I still have to say Morton's is my favorite steak house, but this one is closer to home. Oh and before I came here I planned on taking pictures of the food for this review but like I said, it's a pretty fancy restraunt. Did not want to be rude. read more

We had been looking forward to going our for our Valentines dinner, we normally to to Ruth Chris for special occasions in Richmond. We eat out a lot when traveling and heard the food was good. The service was good, very attentive. The Crab Cake app was really good and so was the salad. I ordered my usual, a NY Strip and my wife got the Filet. The steaks had a really nice char and we were really looking forward to the first bite. We cut the steaks, a very nice red center, not overcook, so we thought. Noticed when cutting the steaks were not moist and juicy as you normally experience with a medium cooked steak Strip with red center. Upon tasting we both looked at each other and said, this is tough. My strip was even tough to chew. It was like the steaks didn't rest after the high heat char, and they dried out while waiting to be served. The actually were not as hot as we experienced at other high end restaurants. Very disappointed read more

Good food, not blow up your skirt good but good. PRICEY obviously and inside in the dining area, the server traffic especially on the wall side on the dining room is A LOT. The back and forth of the servers in and out of the kitchen takes away a bit of the "niceness and romantic part" at least it did for us. We sat at a table closest to the kitchen door and the back and forth traffic of the servers was so distracting. Not a ton of privacy because the tables are really close. Our server was really nice though. Very attentive staff. read more

Pretty decent steakhouse. Not on par with the big chains like Morton's, Capital Grille and such, but more like a family-owned place with prices to match. The restaurant is in a small strip mall and there's plenty of parking. Not sure how good business is--we walked in without reservations on a Tues. evening and the place was more than half empty. We were seated promptly and even though the waiters all seemed young the service was pretty good. A 14 oz boneless rib eye was $36. With the steak you get a salad, vegetables and potato unlike the big chains where you have to order all the sides separately so it's actually pretty good value. It wasn't an impressive culinary experience but fine for a decent steak on a weekday. read more

If you want a special dinner with an elegant experience this is the place to go. We always come here for our anniversary and any time we want to treat someone. Their steaks are delicious and the Steak Fromage is delish. The French Onion soup is to die for. Even in the heat of the summer we can't resist it, luckily they keep the a/c nice and cool. We always get the onion rings as well but a half order is more than enough for two people, just wish they had a remoulade to go with it but they are good enough to eat without it so I forgive them. The staff is obviously trained in fine dining which makes for a very special dinner which I have yet to find any place else. read more

Buckhead's is located in a strip of stores along Patterson Avenue. Outside, it looks like just another place in a strip mall. Inside, you find the kind of steakhouse experience that is becoming rare. Dark wood on the walls, linen on the tables, Sinatra on the stereo. The sommelier (Sam) supervises the most extensive wine list that I've encountered in Richmond. Many of the servers have been there for years, and they make it a point to know their customers. True, it's a steakhouse - but their daily fish special is often so tempting that I leave the beef for another day. The petit filet is perfect for a weeknight. Want to splurge? Order the Steak & Crab or the filet with Gorgonzola and walnuts. I rarely have room for dessert. I always leave with a smile. read more

Came here for a New Year's Eve dinner, as I had been hearing good things about this restaurant. Decor was nice, felt like I was in a classic low-key restaurant. Made a reservation earlier that week, and our party was promptly seated upon arrival. I ordered the Braveheart filet, and added shrimp on the side. I saw fried shrimp as a menu item, so I asked for my ($4 a piece, ordered three) shrimp on the side to be fried since they offered it. I was told that they could not fry the shrimp as requested, which left me highly confused. The entrees come with potatoes and vegetables included in the price, which is a win compared to some other steakhouses in the area. The filet was great, well-seasoned and cooked to my liking. The "grilled" shrimp were good as well, but just not what I originally requested. Our waiter never brought out a drink that someone in my party ordered, but he made up for it with a complimentary dessert (bread pudding, which was very good). I may or may not return for a visit here. Didn't receive much explanation as to why my request couldn't be fulfilled, so that left a lot to be desired with this establishment. But it's a good option from the regular steakhouses in the area. read more

We were in town for the weekend for a summer lacrosse tournament in July. After spending the day out in the sun, we were craving a nice steak. Local friends recommended Buckheads. After looking up the reviews in Yelp, I was quite skeptical considering that there were 2 unfavorable reviews just 2 hours and 20 hours previously...complaining about the poor service. And be prepared to spend some money!! The average steak costs around $45-$50. We ended up having a party of 7. When we arrived around 7:30 PM without reservations on a Saturday night, the hostess looked at us like a deer in headlights. (This did not provide us with much confidence) This confused us since the restaurant had several empty tables. She informed us it would take 5-10 minutes to "build a table."....hmmmm What ensued was one of the best steak dinners we have ever had. The steaks were delicious and perfectly grilled. Several of us had the steak topped with crab---5 stars; the boyfriend had the ribeye--5 stars; friend had the steak fromage--5 stars; the sides (mashed and veggies, asparagus) and salads (choice of garden or ceasar) were generously portioned. The wine and cocktails were fantastic. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. The only complaint I have is the service TIME...it took a little bit of time for someone to attend to us once we were seated, then we had a long wait for our salads...then a long wait for our actual dinners.... So overall, a 5 for the food and a 4 for service time...but the boyfriend and I vote for an overall 5. We would definitely come back! read more

Buckhead's - Steak topped with crab. - Steakhouses Near Me - Richmond, Virginia