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Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers, Richmond, VA

Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

4.4
4.4
962 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Speakeasy with Contemporary American Cuisine - Richmond, Virginia.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (804) 918-2627
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Full service catering available. Please email our events coordinator for details events@rivercityrestaurants.com. Or visit us on the web https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
  • Private party facilities
    https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    S. 21st St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Lively

  • Richmond

    Romantic

  • Richmond

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers offers a unique speakeasy vibe that patrons love. With its "great drinks" and "amazing food," the atmosphere is perfect for a date night or special occasion. While some mention seating discomfort, the "excellent service" and creative cocktails make it a standout destination for a memorable dining experience.

962 Reviews
  1. Eric

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drink and food. Fun atmosphere. Will come back soon

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  2. Betsy

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grandstaff and Stein was SO MUCH FUN! The food was AMAZING. We had a party of five who ordered lots of appetizers and meals and drinks, they were ALL delicious. Also, our waitress Stephanie was perfect. Her personality set the tone for our evening. The food came out quickly, every need we had was anticipated, and we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. We will definitely be recommending this place to everyone we know. Excellent experience!!
    Grandstaff and Stein Book SellersResponded today
    Thanks for taking the time to describe the positive experience you had with us Betsy! We've let Stefanie know how impactful her service was to your visit and both we and she hope to serve you and your loved ones again soon.

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  3. Jamie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks and service were great as always. Food leaves a little something to be desired. Dishes seem to be a bit bland and are several came lukewarm rather than hot

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  4. Josh

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were very good and the drink selection was excellent. Really enjoyed giving the password to enter the “speakeasy.” While it was close, I was hoping for a more authentic 20’s vibe, but still enjoyable for our date. We’ll come again.

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  5. Jessica

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    This is a place my wife and I have come to many times and, unfortunately, this will be our last time. We like to go for dinner when we come down to visit from Baltimore and it has seemed to decline over the years. The food and drinks were very disappointing, our server seemed to be the only one working the majority of tables, so she was spread far too thin, and while it’s a personal preference, the whole vibe is so much more casual than it used to be. When we first started coming, the staff were dressed in period clothing, or at least just more dressed up. The patrons were much less casual. The whole speakeasy vibe was pretty solid and it was like a special night out, but now, it just seems to be a restaurant like any other. Again, just our preference and everyone should be comfortable. Spending close to $200 prior to the tip though, I just would prefer it the way it used to be.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Lesley

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sterling was our waiter. He did a wonderful job guiding us on drink & food options. The Virginia flight and smoked Old Fashioned were delicious. The Ossobuco was very tender & shrimp & grits tasty. Enjoyed the ambiance.

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  7. Natasha

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is really only good for sitting at the bar for a drink and appetizer. Server was inattentive. We had to go looking for them multiple times. The food reads like it would be delicious but comes out tasting lackluster and disappointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Kristin

    Richmond

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Gun, good pork chop, big servings, great drink

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  9. Nicole

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall a decent experience. We would possibly go again for cocktails only. Had reservations but sat at a barrel table with tiny barstools. Filet was probably 3 ounces of fat and sides were wrong. Not a complainer so turned down the offer to cook another filet. Servers were friendly and ambience was nice.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. mark

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and very helpful, food was also good. Very cool atmosphere and drinks. We will be going back.

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Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers is rated 4.4 stars by 962 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Grandstaff and Stein Book Sellers

2113 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S. 21st St.
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (804) 918-2627
  • Catering
    Full service catering available. Please email our events coordinator for details events@rivercityrestaurants.com. Or visit us on the web https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
  • Private party facilities
    https://grandstaffandstein.com/events/request/
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