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The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6 (4553)
$31 to $50
American
1201 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Richmond

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is proudly celebrating over 40 years as Richmond's landmark dining and entertainment venue. This four-story, breath-taking restaurant embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality and charm. The exceptional menu features slow-roasted prime rib, aged Angus steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine list. Enjoy live entertainment on our first floor or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub. Our staff is committed to excellence and the creation of an unforgettable dining experience. Open seven days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The Art Deco Lounge can accommodate you and fifty of your closest friends in an intimate semi-private atmosphere for your receptions and happy hour gatherings.
  • Private party facilities
    Let The Tobacco Company Restaurant host your next event! We offer semi-private and private event spaces from a seated dinner for 20 guests to a cocktail-style reception of 30 to 200 guests. Please note submitting an inquiry is NOT a reservation, the sales team will contact you with more info.
  • Private party contact
    Erika Waszak: (804) 782-9555 ext. 520
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    12th Street and Cary Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking also public parking garage behind restaurant at 12th & Canal street.
  • Public transit
    Convenient public transit stops in front of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live entertainment with the region's finest bands Thursday - Saturday . Never a cover. Or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub open Thursday - Saturday beginning at 8pm. to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Tobacco Company Restaurant.

4.6

4.6
(4553)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Most Booked

  • Richmond

    Best Ambiance

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    American

  • Richmond

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Tobacco Company in Richmond offers a "unique and fun dining experience" with its historic building and vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "exceptional service," "delicious food," and "beautiful decor," making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include their "prime rib," "seafood trio pasta," and "she-crab soup."
4,553 Reviews
  1. Traci

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was amazing. The service was lackluster. We were a party of 7 and felt the automatic 20% tip resulted in less service.

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  2. Chris

    Richmond23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was exceptional. We had a very nice dining experience here

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  3. Diane

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & servers are always amazing but so is the ambience!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is wonderful. Service is great. My only issue was that my steak was well done instead of rare, as I had ordered. The waitress was great, though, and immediately saw to it that I got a replacement. Definitely recommend.

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  5. David

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. My wife told me this is a quintessential Richmond restaurant. It was that and everything else.

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  6. Suzanne

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for our anniversary. Husband had never been before and was very pleased. The food was great and our waiter was great.

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  7. JOSEPH

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and waitress were excellent, I would go again

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  8. Scott

    Richmond11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, we got the ribeye and chicken marsala. The pecan pie was great, however I prefer mine to be served somewhat warm, instead cold like it just came out of the fridge. Calamari and She crab soup were great apps.

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  9. Demis

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfectly cooked prime rib, perfectly prepared crab cakes. Vegetables were truly al dente. Waiter was friendly, witty & attentive. The architecture is unique and the space is full of interesting antiques, lighting, etc.

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  10. Elizabeth Gold

    Wilmington22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was outstanding! Disappointed with our table when we prefer windows or booths (many were open and we had a reservation but didn’t want to lose our waiter who was great). Food is good but many dishes are charcoal grilled and if you are not a fan of grilled food you may be disappointed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The Art Deco Lounge can accommodate you and fifty of your closest friends in an intimate semi-private atmosphere for your receptions and happy hour gatherings.
  • Private party facilities
    Let The Tobacco Company Restaurant host your next event! We offer semi-private and private event spaces from a seated dinner for 20 guests to a cocktail-style reception of 30 to 200 guests. Please note submitting an inquiry is NOT a reservation, the sales team will contact you with more info.
  • Private party contact
    Erika Waszak: (804) 782-9555 ext. 520
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    12th Street and Cary Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking also public parking garage behind restaurant at 12th & Canal street.
  • Public transit
    Convenient public transit stops in front of the restaurant.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live entertainment with the region's finest bands Thursday - Saturday . Never a cover. Or dance the night away in our lower level nightclub open Thursday - Saturday beginning at 8pm. to close.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, with many guests noting they dress up a touch for anniversaries and other celebrations.

The Tobacco Company gets very busy around holiday weekends, reviewers report the Saturday before Christmas and the Saturday before Valentine’s Day were so packed there wasn’t a free table.

Yes, families regularly dine at The Tobacco Company; reviewers bring children and grandchildren for birthdays and family dinners, and staff have provided kid-friendly touches like mocktails and celebratory desserts.

The Tobacco Company is busiest on weekend nights, guests describe packed Saturdays and holiday weekends and most weekends feature live music, so choose a weekday dinner for a calmer visit.

Yes, The Tobacco Company welcomes private parties; ask about private or semi‑private options, including semi‑private tables that seat groups of about 6–7 people.

Portions tend to be generous for certain items, guests frequently note the salads are very large and dishes like the vegetarian lasagna and prime rib come in hefty servings.

Yes, The Tobacco Company is a popular pick for date nights and special occasions, praised for its intimate, moody atmosphere across multiple floors and many anniversary visits.

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A photo of The Tobacco Company Restaurant restaurant

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Richmond

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
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