When looking for the perfect steak, Richmond has several locations that will have eaters pleasantly satisfied. Below is a list of the best steakhouses in the Richmond area.
Ipanema Grill was rated in the top twenty of all restaurants in Richmond by the urbanspoon.com. This Brazilian steakhouse in Glen Allen serves up all you can eat traditional Brazilian meat for an affordable price. Ipanema Grill offers an extensive salad bar in addition to the vast selection of meats. The servers at Ipanema are charming and efficient. Meats at Ipanema Grill include authentically seasoned bacon wrapped turkey, lamb, roast beef and sausage. Beef selections include tenderloin and top sirloin. Diners state that the garlic chicken legs are out of this world and for a side item, make sure to try the grilled pineapple.
Part of the famed seafood restaurant in Philadelphia is Old Original Bookbinders, located in Shockoe Valley. This family run restaurant is located on the first floor of one of the old Tobacco warehouses that line Cary Street. According to the New York Times, The Old Original Bookbinders is “Richmond’s best place for seafood”. The ambiance created by the warehouse gives this restaurant a rustic yet casual feel. Many diners state that Old Original Bookbinders creates the best jumbo lump crab cakes anywhere in the world. The menu is fully of comfort foods that have seafood twist. Highly recommended favorites include the crab stuffed filet mignon, the lobster macaroni and cheese, and the cowboy rib eye.
Shackleford’s specializes in American fare with particular attention paid to seafood and steaks. This restaurant, which is located on Ridgefield Parkway, has been open since 1993 and eaters have been raving ever since. The mission of Shackleford’s is to ensure each and every customer enjoys their experience and will return. With a mission like this, it is no wonder that Shackleford’s focuses on attention to detail, taste and service. The food is standard American cuisine with a sophisticated twist. This steakhouse is kid friendly, with a lengthy kids menu. Recommended dishes include the petit filet mignon topped with crab meat and the sliced sirloin sandwich.