We came to the boiling crab on a brisk Wednesday night after two failed attempts trying to eat at…read moreother establishments. The service was prompt and polite, and the food was quickly in front of us. We gorge ourselves, with juices dripping down to our elbows as the man in front of us belches and the baby behind us cries. For one little moment everything felt right in my miserable life. Check out the boiling crab!

After leaving the Whole Foods across the street, I stopped in around 1:30 p.m. today to order just…read morea side of their sauce, something I've been able to do at several similar restaurants. When I walked in, I noticed there were no customers which probably should have been a sign. Since I only wanted sauce, I didn't think much of it. I asked if I could order a container of their sauce and the waitress initially told me there was a $10 minimum order. I've never encountered that at a restaurant, but okay. After I washed my hands and came back out, the same waitress changed the explanation and said it wasn't actually a minimum order but they simply wouldn't sell sauce by itself. I had to drive 14 minutes in the opposite direction to Boil Bay, where I was able to buy two containers of sauce for less money. Overall, this was a frustrating and unnecessary waste of time.

We were driving back to North Carolina from DC when we found ourselves hungry and in Richmond- a…read morequick search on Yelp brought us to Manchu! This is a no-frills, hole-in-the-wall spot serving New Orleans-style fried wings, po' boys, and other comfort food. We got a bunch of stuff: - Crowd Pleaser (with fried fish, wings, Cajun fries, egg fried rice): The fish & wings were crispy perfection & still super juicy. We had them with the two most popular sauces- Mambo and sriracha aoili, both were delicious. The fries & fried rice were classic- the person working recommended eating the rice with a sweet sauce I don't remember the name of and gave it to us without any additional cost, which was so nice. - Shrimp Po' Boy: Again, fried & seasoned to perfection! - Chicken Banh Mi: This is a great option if you're wanting to avoid fried foods! Loved the refreshing veggies (cucumber, carrot, jalapeño) & creamy aioli. I do think it was missing pâté though. - Gumbo: Super comforting. Ambiance isn't really applicable since Manchu is take out only (there are some seats for waiting). Service was great, very friendly & fast. There is a free parking lot right next to the restaurant. 10/10 would recommend!

The wings were crispy and a little spicy. The garlic sauce tasted a little fishy... I'm not eating…read morethat anymore but the version of mambo sauce that they have was very good. The beignets tasted like they were straight out of New Orleans... 100000/10!!! They were amazing!!! And the customer service was soooooo good!!! Super friendly!!! We will go back to try other things

I ordered Mama J's via DoorDash today. My order was not correct. I called the restaurant to let…read morethem know. Not only did they remake my order (smothered porkchops), THEY (Amy) delivered it to me personally. I opened the bag and there was wayy more in there than my original order. Yes, mistakes happen and they responded in a most gracious manner...much appreciated

The food , the food!!My goodness so good. This is part one we stopped in for late snack. The…read morebartender/manager welcome us in 45 minutes before closing and offered us dine in seating. I found that to be refreshing . Thé restaurant is in the Jackson ward area of Richmond with lots of photo:/mural opportunities. There is historical decor throughout to reflect black history and provide Thé comfort of grandmas house and home cooking; perfect for gamy and friend gatherings. I ordered a good rum cake and my cousin ordered wings & fries with strawberry cake. She bit into the wings and immediately replied "these are amazing". I'll be back for part two of dinner before I head out.

It was Hawaiian Night at our community pool and this truck fed us all night long. It seemed as if…read morethey crafted the menu specifically for our occasion. It was well-received and enjoyed by everyone. The crab mac and cheese was exceptionally good, and they didn't hold back on the crab. I also had a Kahlua pork sandwich and it was legit. They had a great selection of drinks, including a homemade tea. We had a long line, but they kept us entertained and fed. The truck staff was very professional and respectful. I would definitely eat here again.

So being a born from New Orleans I'm more accustomed to our shrimp and grits . I got the shrimp and…read moregrits from La Bete food truck and the shrimp are fried , they taste fresh , the grits are thick which is ok but the kicker for me was the WEIRD gravy on top. It had stringy crab crab pieces I'm guessing and no taste. Left my stomach feeling weird. It was $24 dollars which would be a fair price if it tasted good. Loose that weird gravy and maybe add some more cheese and butter to the grits. Only reason it got a two because the shrimp are fried perfect .

We had a great meal here! The Garden Sampler Board was a fun twist on a traditional charcuterie…read moreboard, and we really enjoyed getting to try a variety of everything. Our entrees were equally as tasty. I ordered the salmon and it was done well! My only personal preference would be to swap the green beans for the collards next time--the green beans just weren't cooked quite the way I prefer. That said, everything else was really enjoyable. Overall, a great meal at an equally great price. We were pleasantly surprised to walk out for under $65 without ordering drinks. Definitely felt like a great value, and we'd happily come back!

Food was good service was horrible…read more We went in and they told us that it would be 15 minutes for a table, fine, I indicated we wanted inside , since the heat index was 105. There is a huge empty booth right in the front across from the hostess stand, no one was sitting there, we asked if we could sit there for just a moment to cool off in the AC- we were rudely told no we had to wait outside. The next family in line included 2 elderly women and a baby all dressed gorgeous, they also were told they had to wait outside in 105 weather. After about 20 minutes of waiting, (I was just going to tell them to forget it) they said our table was ready. Well, instead of inside with AC as we requested we were seated in a gazebo porch area that they claimed had AC. By this time we were so desperate for cool, we didn't argue that we had requested INSIDE not whatever this room was. It ended up being like sitting in a tuna can. So uncomfortable, my husband and bro in law just went and sat in the car with the AC blasting. Waitress was sporadic to put it nicely. Meanwhile, back inside the booth across from the hostess stand was still empty. Food was fine. But I don't think this place will be around much longer.

Best place to get fresh, succulent deep fried oysters in a flash!…read more I treat myself to their dinner plate with bettered fried okra as a side. It's a bit of an investment, but the freshness and food quality is excellent. The wait staff and window folks are courteous and very competent. I've never been disappointed. I wholeheartedly recommend Sugar's Crab Shack for a delicious meal you'll be sure to remember fondly!

Today my wife wanted to get some fish and I was already down with the plan. We went to our spot…read moreSugar's and we were the first in line and had a short wait no more than 20 minutes since they started serving people. I ordered the just fish that comes with ten (10) pieces. Yes count them 1, 2,3,...10. Just like the Count on Sesame Street. Everyone is locked on right. I paid the money and the guy at the counter charged me for how many? Ten (10) fish pieces. After my short wait, my order was ready. The guy at the window showed me the fish looking golden brown and delicious. Hot piping hot. I said they looked good and ready for liftoff. Got to the car and my wife and I were happy at the time. After several hours and other stops we made it home. We live in Baltimore Md. A short 4 hour ride away. When my wife had unpacked the food and she asked me did I eat any fish? I said No? If I had she would have killed me before the plate got cold. She said that then they (Sugar's) did not give us piece number 10. The Boss was not happy and neither was I. Now I don't mind paying for delicious food and will do again. What I do mind is paying for fish that does not appear on my plate. I felt RIPPED OFF! If someone in the back of the house can't count to ten (10) and your employing someone who doesn't know how to count to 10, I am wondering what else is going on in the back of the house. Advise 1) Moving forward I will ask them to count them before accepting the finished product 2) Don't buy the Onion Rings. My wife does not care for them and she is an Onion ring person. Let's do this again but I'm bring the Count with me and the number 10 JUST TO MAKE SURE WERE CLEAR!

I didn't know this place existed until now! Walked in on a Sunday evening. There were plenty of…read moreseats open. Got seated right away. The ambianc is very casual. Part of the place is a convenience store selling candies, some pastries, detergents, wines, etc. Got the Minnow Bag #2 which included 1/2 lb of snow crab and 1/2 lb of shellfish of your choice: shrimp, clam, crawfish or mussels. I got shrimp. Served in a bag with a shell opener, the food was freshly cooked. It was delicious and very flavorful! It comes with potatoes, corn, and sausage. There were bibs and plastic gloves available. Service was quick. Food was great! Will defintely be back!

This was a cute seafood boil spot and I will be back soon. For $20 I got a minnow bag which…read moreincluded a snow crab cluster, 1/2 lb headless shrimp, corn, potatoes and I asked for an egg to be added. The mild sauce was amazing and the owner who makes the food was very nice and accommodating. The menu was pretty straight forward and the wings looked very good so I will be trying those on my next visit!

Celebrated Juneteenth by eating at Shrimp's and the food just doesn't miss! Small neighborhood…read morevibes, with r&b music playing in the restaurant. I first had Shrimps at a catered event so I already knew what to expect. I ordered the wingettes meal and it was just what I expected - excellent! The wings so so crispy, the Mac n cheese was so good and the yams are exceptional. The yams, the yams, incredible. The part of the experience that wasn't the best was the customer service. Everyone was kind which helped, but my husband and I asked for tartar sauce for his fish four times and never got it. From what I learned, it's homemade and like a staple for the fish, so that was very disappointing. While most of our needs were met, it didn't feel like it was a priority, so I would say maybe they need just a few more staffers on the team. Next time we might order takeout there instead. But, overall the food is incredible and that alone would make me order again.

Small (20 seat) neighborhood spot with a soul food menu: fish, crab cakes Turkey chops, collard…read moregreens, yams, po boys... Eat in and people watch out the big window, or takeout. Or sit at the bar and have a drink as you listen to the 90s R&B. Food is good. Service is standard.

L'Opossum is still in a league of its own. The Beef Swellington is ridiculously good and somehow…read moremanages to be consistently perfect every single time. I bring every out-of-town guest here because I know it will never disappoint. The seasonal menus and specials are always creative and never a letdown. Service 10/10. Ambiance 10/10 no matter when you are dining. More and more restaurants in Richmond are trying to meet the standard L'Opossum has set, but no one has come close. LYSM L'Opposum

The fact that this restaurant doesn't have a star from the folks over at Michelin is a discredit to…read moretheir entire guide. My last meal here was better than my last two Michelin meals combined. It's incredibly difficult to reduce a flawless experience at this restaurant into words that even come close to providing a fair account of this experience without the assistance of a professional author. Give it a try yourself, you won't have any regrets - so long as you remember to make a reservation.

I went here with a large group of girls for lunch on a weekend. They had plenty of seating and we…read morewere sat upstairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. We had the option of getting brunch or the regular lunch menu. I ordered the OG chicken sandwich and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and juicy and I liked the sauce that came on it. The only complaint I had was the service. The server wasn't bad but he also wasn't good. It almost felt like he did not want to come to our table. He forgot to put in the order for one item that my table asked for. We had to flag him down to ask for refills or things like the check.

Lillie Pearl was pretty good, but not good enough for me to rush back. I think they may have been…read morehaving an off night. Their famous short rib egg rolls were a bit burned on the outside so a bit dry on the inside. They did have a very good sauce served with them that pretty well covered the flaws. We also got the sweet potato corn bread. It was tasty, but fell apart just a little too easily. I had to eat it with a fork. The risotto that came with my duck leaned a little too far to the mushy side. The duck itself was really good. My niece had the salmon, and she had no complaints. She said she had the leftover last night as a sandwich and that it was delicious. Service was excellent. No notes.