Buckhead's Restaurant & Chop House

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Richmond Institution

Since 1994, Buckhead's Restaurant & Chop House has held a firm place in Richmond's dining landscape — long enough that Richmond Magazine has called it "the perfect choice." Located on Patterson Avenue, this is a steakhouse that has earned its reputation through consistency rather than reinvention, the kind of place that regulars return to for decades.

The Food and the Cellar

The kitchen centers on Braveheart Beef, a premium beef program, paired with the freshest available seafood. The steakhouse format here is serious and deliberate — quality sourcing over novelty.

What truly sets Buckhead's apart, though, is the depth of its wine program. The list spans over 800 labels, a collection that earned the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — one of the guide's top tiers of recognition, reserved for restaurants demonstrating both breadth and intelligent selection across regions and vintages. For guests who prefer spirits, the bar carries one of the largest selections of single malt scotches and small batch bourbons in Richmond, making it a destination in its own right even before the first course arrives.

Beyond the Dining Room

Buckhead's is equally well regarded for private dining and events. The team handles everything from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, with a focus on making each event feel effortless. It's a natural fit: a steakhouse with this much wine and spirits expertise translates seamlessly into an event setting where hospitality is the point.

Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday, keeping the focus tight and the standard high.