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The Tobacco Company Restaurant, Richmond, VA

The Tobacco Company Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3341 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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 with never a cover 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 five days a week in Historic Shockoe Slip.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (804) 782-9555

  • 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

    The Tobacco Company Restaurant located in the Shockoe Slip features 3 semi-private spaces and 1 fully-private space. Whether the event is a special celebration or a business function let us help you build a one of a kind experience is Richmond's landmark establishment.

  • Private party contact

    Monica Story: (844) 725-2321

  • 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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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. JessicaW

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal experience! I travel often and the service, food and ambience are second to none. I am from Florida where the seafood is incredible and always fresh. I must say the crab cakes are the best I have ever had. No filler and perfectly seasoned. The ambience is lovely, just the right blend between new and old. Antique chandeliers and woodwork coupled with modern touches and the restaurant was spotless. Great service as well! My server was knowledgeable and friendly and rounded out the experience. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and go!! 10/10 highly recommend.
  2. Chocolatefoodie

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was the perfect way to end a visit with my son , works at William and Mary. We enjoyed the music, the ambiance and our food was delicious. Our waiter, Tom, did an excellent job.
  3. tfpirate

    Raleigh

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Food was excellent. Ambiance was excellent. The service was beyond sub-par. The rare seen server was cold in tone and pulled a disappearing act for most of our meal. We had to beg for one round of refills, after making multiple unfilled requests;. Our dinners sat out cooling as we waited for utensils (never seen that at a high end restaurant). Empty appetizer dishes and water glasses littered our table as our party traded melting ice in our glasses to substitute for missing drinks. All could have been resolved with a reduction in tip, but our party of 6 was forced to pay full 20%. The Manager was also absent during meal, but did show empathy as we departed restaurant disgruntled. Unfortunately, the damage was done. Our party of 6 was not impressed with the evening.
  4. TeriH

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Tobacco Company has a great atmosphere, great bartenders and waitstaff. Food quality is amazing and service was spectacular! A group of us came from a show at the Altria Theatre for dinner and had a great dining experience. The jazz music that evening was a bonus! Thank you for a great girls night out!
  5. LauraC

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Disappointing experience. Service was practically non existent. Food was mediocre. Band was fantastic. Ambiance was cool. Will go back for music and drinks but that’s all. And to top it off I received a notification that I wouldn’t get points for the Open Table reservation. All around fairly bad experience. Do not recommend
  6. OdysseyMichaels

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience. Wonderful atmosphere. There was plenty of room between tables. We felt as if we were seated privately but within the company of others. The waitstaff was attentive and visited with us at all of the right times. The food was delicious. The drinks were phenomenal. I highly recommend this restaurant. It was worth every penny.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in town for GalaxyCon and my birthday and to hang out with old friends. They put us on the third floor in a little private cubicle and even welcomed my service dog. The ambiance and food was just amazing. Thank you so much! TBC is one of my favorite places to eat when in town and always will be!
  8. Dynasol

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    New server. Fair service. Manage helped a lot. Thank you
  9. RasheedahN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Service was ok but the food was amazing and the ambiance was excellent.
  10. KathyA

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice restaurant all around. I had the salmon and a friend had the crab cakes. Delicious!
  11. DorothyT

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, conscientious but not intrusive service!! The open feel of the second and third floors yet with intimate space is especially lovely for conversation.
  12. AlanB

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really like this restaurant. Our server was great, the menu was diverse, the atmosphere was superb and made for an enjoyable experience. We brought friends who had not been before.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our wedding dinner. Absolutely wonderful! The service was impeccable and the food phenomenal! Told the new husband that he can bring me here for date night anytime!!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Steak was tough. Vegetables Luke warm and couldn’t substitute.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint! We ordered the filet, meatloaf and the scallops; all were delicious! The server helped my daughter with drink choices and she loved it.
  16. Elisabeth

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience! The food was amazing, Elliott our server was great, and we loved the atmosphere! Will definitely come back! One thing that was not annoying, just the noise we experienced is on the third floor there was this motor like sound that would come on every once in a while which was loud, but didn’t disturb us too much.
  17. JulieM

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    A beautiful venue with tasty fare. Make a reservation as the restaurant is always busy. Sitting on the rail is quite nice. The more private tables get a bit cozy, I would let the staff know while making a reservation if there are more traditionally build people in your party. Our server was slow and a bit inattentive, but very pleasant. Steaks were cooked well; order to the more rare side if you like a lot of pink.
  18. BarbaraD

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Thomas was very attentive and helpful with the menu.
  19. CrystalH

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time food was great and so was the service!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time.
  21. DanielW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Service was fine. Tomahawk steak was more fat than steak.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, took some colleagues from overseas, they were impressed with the food and place, highly recommended.
  23. MelanieE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant. Food was really good and everything was timed perfectly. Our server, Abby(?) was fantastic.
  24. Linda

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our experience was wonderful. Unfortunately my pork tenderloin was overcooked but they offered to replace but I hated to but it was so dry I am disappointed with myself for not accepting their offer.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience2
    After waiting 20 minutes to be seated which I had reservations, they put us on the third floor after we sat down, we asked a hostess for a dessert menu. She told us if we want to order only dessert that we have to sit on the first floor I told them they did not tell me that when I got there, I asked to speak to the manager, the manager never came. A waiter, showed up at our table and took our dessert orders.
  26. Douglas

    Richmond

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed the crab soup and prime rib. Really amazing
  27. Diana

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! The food was amazing! The serve was a delight!
  28. Thomas

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at the Tobacco Company. The food was amazing and the live entertainment was great.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fiancé Birthday
  30. DocJA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very nice place for any kind of lunch or dinner. Great for romantic dinner as well. Charming ambiance, delicious food and enough adequate service. Worth to go
  31. JimandPamC

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Fantastic restaurant all the way around puns.
  32. Bill

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience
  33. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I ordered the prime rib, it was mediocre at best, green beans were cold and barely cooked. Loaded baked potato was not fresh and very dry. My wife had she-crab soup and the company chicken. Her meal was superior to the prime rib entree. Her veggies were tender and flavorful and her mashed potatoes were very good. Key like for dessert, again, nothing special. Our waitress was fine and took care of us, although not exceptional. For the price of the meal and the reputation of the restaurant the evening did not live up to our expectations. This was our second visit. The ambiance is fantastic, but everything else has room for improvement.
  34. JeanA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The interior of this restaurant was beautiful! We were seated and served promptly. The food was excellent. We will return.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing!! We loved the food and our waitress was so kind It was very busy and loud downstairs but upstairs it was really nice. I think that’s where they seat people with reservations, but I’m not sure.
  36. BillS

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance in this re-done tobacco warehouse is outstanding. It is the best in the Richmond area. The Tobacco Company is our favorite restaurant for special occasions. The mashed sweet potatoes were in fact sweet and the best I have ever eaten. I didn't care for the brussel sprouts....but does anyone really like brussel sprouts? Everything else was perfect.
  37. RianC

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A Richmond staple, the tobacco company never disappoints. The food was good, service slow but courteous, and the atmosphere outstanding!
  38. ConnorB

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I went to Tobacco Company for our anniversary dinner and really enjoyed it! It was perfect for the occasion, and we really liked the food and cocktails. We got there a little early and sat at the bar on the first floor, which is a bit more happening (band plays later in the night). Then our table was ready on the third floor, which had the right ambience for an anniversary dinner. The pecan pie for dessert was amazing!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious! Our server was great. Had a bit of a wait on drinks and getting our check but overall a great experience!
  40. DT220

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The ambiance was very nice I loved the music and the lighting. The old tobacco look was pleasing. Our food didn’t take very long but our sides were not hot, they were room temperature and our steaks were more in the burnt side. It was our 1st wedding anniversary and I noted that on the reservation yet there was no acknowledgment of it at all. So that was disappointing! We asked if they did anything celebratory and the waiter said they do any of the deserts free except the butter cake. That was a disappointment because the butter cake is the best dessert there is! But we settled for the chocolate torte and even when that came it didn’t say “happy anniversary “ on the plate so that was disappointing. We also were seated next to a large party of 14 people so it was hard to hear each other speak over their table. I would consider coming black possibly but definitely not for a milestone like this or even a birthday.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

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The Tobacco Company Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3341 OpenTable diners.

The Tobacco Company Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 65 times today
Google Map for The Tobacco Company Restaurant

1201 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Additional information

  • Cross street

    12th Street and Cary Street

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • 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.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (804) 782-9555

  • 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

    The Tobacco Company Restaurant located in the Shockoe Slip features 3 semi-private spaces and 1 fully-private space. Whether the event is a special celebration or a business function let us help you build a one of a kind experience is Richmond's landmark establishment.

  • Private party contact

    Monica Story: (844) 725-2321

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