Date night. Had the shrimp tacos. Batter is nice and light on the shrimp, tortillas were very good, the fillings, salsa, slaw, etc. were all very good. Little bits of diced jalapeño was a nice touch. Grilled corn was good as well. Had a beer, wife had a pina colada, she said it was one of the best she has had. Not overly sweet as many of them tend to be. The location is fantastic, great views of the James and city of Richmond. Lots of historical stuff around and it is right next to the capital trail. Also, server was a super, sunny and warm young lady. read more

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Had high expectations, left disappointed but a good place for an aesthetic view! --------------------------------- Food: started with the calamari which was good! Mains were subpar - ordered the pineapple shrimp boat in a pineapple which looked really appetizing but unfortunately this was a situation where the food looked better than it tasted. The rice was unexpectedly plain (could be improved with maybe seasoning or a pineapple fried rice to integrate the pineapple, which was really just serving a structural purpose), and there were only 2 tiny pieces of bok choy despite it being included in the menu item description; our other dish was a shrimp plate, which had more fries than shrimp Recommendations: liked the calamari most Affordability: would say this was not good value for the price paid (~$30/meal) Ambiance: nice restaurant over the James river, with bright blue themed tropical interior aesthetic Service: main issue here was the service, understandably saturday evenings are busy for businesses but it was about ~8 PM when we arrived, and while we were seated relatively quickly (as there were many open seats), it took a while to place an order, and we noticed that the employees/manager seemed very stressed so there was probably something going on (?maybe someone called out sick unexpectedly), regardless it took a while to place an order and even longer for the food to come -- this review is not to disparage the staff (as our waiter was very kind) but hopefully advocate for more employees as the staff seemed stressed :( Good for: aesthetic views (dinner over waterfront) read more

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Visited Saturday afternoon on a hot day. Not too busy, enough to be spread out without being shoulder to shoulder on their outdoor patio. Bright and airy space with a lovely view of the water, chill vibes all around, surprisingly lively given the small crowd. I start with their Isco cocktail flight to loosen up and cool off. Out of the three sampler drinks, the Pina Colada was the star. I usually avoid ordering pina coladas because many places fall flat, mostly because of my high expectations after having the ones in Puerto Rico (Pina Colada's birthplace). But this Pina Colada was top-notch, while the other two cocktails of the flight were watered down and forgettable. For lunch, I had the Teriyaki Glazed Salmon. It was refreshing, and while the flavor was present, it was lacking sauce, and the rice was a bit tough. Probably should've ordered the shrimp instead, but was craving fish. Overall, I would go back for the Pina Colada, nice view, chill vibes and to try out the shrimp. read more

Island Shrimp - Salmon teriyaki and cocktails flight. - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Island Shrimp at Rocketts Landing nails the setting -- attentive service and waterfront views that elevate the whole experience. Garlic Shrimp Pineapple Boat is the standout. well-cooked shrimp, garlic butter, and layered sauces that bring richness without overpowering the dish. The lumpia was decent, though it lacked the depth and authenticity I'm used to growing up in Hawaii. Still enjoyable, just not transportive. Overall, strong seafood in a prime location -- order the fried rice. read more

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I'm so glad I came here!! Island Shrimo has been on my to do list for quite sometime so I decided to take myself on a lunch date for Valentine's Day! I really enjoy this part of town i mean you can't go wrong with the view of the river while eating lunch! Of course I ordered the calamari, which was perfectly seasoned and the right kind of crispy! The bartender made a specialty drink for Valentine's Day that was so delicious, it was rimmed with chocolate and sprinkles, sooo good!! It was a little chilly the day I came in but I for sure will be back to try the patio and really enjoy the views of the James rivers while enjoying fresh seafood! read more

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Carol and I had a delightful Valentine's happy hour at the Island Shrimp Company. The garlic and coconut shrimp were absolutely delicious along with the crab dip and chips! Plus their IPA was quite tasty! Highly recommended! read more

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Had a great time! The bar staff was amazing and the energy and views were beautifully! Definitely coming back soon. read more

Island Shrimp - All the shrimp! - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I am always excited to dine at Island Shrimp Company at Rockett's Landing. I always enjoy the relaxing view of the James River while dining on reasonably priced Caribbean themed cuisine. The decor & the ambiance of the restaurant embraces a laid back beach motif. Dining at ISC is almost like having the pleasure of taking a mini beach vacation while still being able to stay close to home. The food & the drinks were delicious. I had their Mai Tai, which was very flavorful & visually pleasing to look at. My husband ordered the Painkiller & he said it was tasty & there was no skimping on the alcohol content of the drink. We shared an appetizer of their Wings, which were also flavorful, tender & juicy. My husband ordered the Coconut Shrimp[from the Appetizer menu] & French Fries as his entree & was very satisfied. Our entire meal was very filling. My husband rarely has leftovers, however, our food was so satisfying that on this visit he did have leftovers to take home. As my entree selection , I ordered their Pork Sandwich which came with a side order of fries. I really enjoyed the sauce on the pork & the pork itself was tasty & tender. We shared dessert, the Hula Ice Cream Pie & it was HUGE! It was also total yummy. A perfect combination of flavors & definitely a dessert that was meant to be shared. Throughout our dining experience, our server was courteous, attentive & helpful with menu options. I definitely recommend ISC if you enjoy Caribbean & beach themed restaurants with relaxing views of the James River. That also provides attentive customer service. I look forward to returning to this location in the near future. read more

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Came in at 8:30 on a Sunday and was denied service. Asked if I could order to-go, also denied.

If only I could leave zero stars. Came in on a hot day. Sat at bar. Bartenders looked over but never acknowledged us for at least 15 minutes. We were getting ready to walk out. Finally came over and took our beer order. Unfriendly stone faced waitress. We asked about the steamed shrimp. $14.95 -we assumed was for a half poind. No, that is a quarter pound which equates to around $60 a pound. LOL. This place is a joke. Too bad because the previous establishment at this location, The Conch Republic, was awesome. We paid our bill, $35 for two beers and left. Why pay high prices to be treated poorly and ignored by stone faced unfriendly bartenders. We do not need you. You need us. There are too many other restaurants at which to spend our money. And we will gladly never return to this establishment. read more

The food was fantastic, especially the crispy shrimp tacos. Possibly the best view in the city from the outside. Really cool tropical vibes inside. This place has great style. The cocktails were nothing to write home about ,unfortunately. They also were overpriced. The service was average. The main dishes were pricey also, but you are paying for the ambiance and the awesome view. I would, however, come back here for a happy hour sometime...and also for those crispy shrimp tacos. Absolutely. They were that good. read more

We were seated outside with a beautiful view of the city. I give them a three star for how long it took for our waiter to come by to check on us. Even when we had a reservation, we still had to wait about 30mins because of two birthdays had a large group. We were happy to wait but were disappointed with the service read more

Joy was so amazing and attentive! We had a large party and everything was correct and so so good!

Absolutely batsh*t interaction with Allie, the general manager recently. (Long and detailed rant incoming.) We were seated at a table that we had moved to for the umbrella. About 75% through the meal, Allie (Ally, Alley, who cares really) came over and started messing with the umbrella behind us. After a minute, she introduced herself as the general manager, says there's something wrong with it and she needs to close it. I say (in no way confrontationally) "oh, we moved here for the shade." Which seems like a very reasonable answer to "I need to close this umbrella." The look on her face immediately switched to an "are you an idiot?" look and she says "this is unsafe, as the manager of this restaurant, if this is unsafe, I need to close it." I'm not sure if she was having a bad day, but it was really out of nowhere. So we said "well, we're almost done," thinking we'll just get up and head out. Once again, she was completely condescending out of nowhere and acted like we were being confrontational. It was SO ODD. Then it gets weirder. We say "ok, where would you like us to go?" Her response?? "Well I don't have a table for you yet, honey." All righty... Amazingly, the umbrella that was SO unsafe, she leaves it in the condition she found it and walks away for 3-4 minutes. If it's so unsafe, why are you walking away and leaving it that way? She comes back, silently grabs our appetizer and walks toward a different table. So confused, we grab our waters and follow her over, leaving half of a $20 pineapple cocktail sitting on the table, ASSUMING she's going to bring it over. As you can imagine, that didn't happen. And we watched that table get cleared. Our server, who was LOVELY, came over and we said "hey, we assumed that cocktail was going to be brought over and it disappeared." She apologized profusely and said she would take care of it. Next thing you know, Allie come sauntering over and with an indignation I've personally never seen before says "I was told we threw away your cocktail. I'll be happy to bring you a free one." Those words seem innocuous and accommodating enough, but that's because you weren't witness to the absolutely bonkers condescending look on her face as the words dribbled out of her mouth. At this point, I say "I don't really want a free cocktail, I just want the one that we were planning on paying for. And to be frank, I really don't understand why this entire interaction has been so confrontational." She decided that the right move at that moment was to explain to me that she's "just trying to run a restaurant, and she's been with the company for 24 years." I say "that's great, but your communication skills are horrible. At no point in our entire visit were we ever confrontational, argumentative, or anything of the sort. Her attitude was absolutely bananas from the get-go, with zero provocation. This is not a "the customer always lies" situation. This is a "what the everloving hell just happened" situation. Which was what we were asking each other as we left. We were beside ourselves with confusion. I must have asked her three or four times why the interaction was so confrontational, only to be met (ironically) with anger. Never in my life have I ever had such a deranged interaction like that with someone in the service industry. Just absolutely flabbergasted. read more

Excellent service (Joi), management (Alyce's) and high quality, delicious food. Will definitely be back to this spot and others in the restaurant group!!! read more

Came for Mother's Day! The atmosphere was really nice and honestly a perfect day. There is a nice flower swing backdrop at the entrance which made for a nice photo op, The interior is modern, fresh, and coastal. There was even a steel drum player! It's located right by the water and it was so nice to be seated to overlook it. The food wasn't bad! We enjoyed the wonton nachos for the table and also shared a couple of the cocktail flights. The shrimp tacos were pretty good although it came with a weird sauce that no one at the table was a huge fan of. The seared pineapple boat was tasty and it was also a huge portion! The salmon dish was okay, not seasoned super well but not bad. The rockfish curry really was not a curry as you would expect. we were definitely expecting it to be a little bit saucier although the curry itself was delicious. Unfortunately just wished there was more! The experience was okay, I will probably assume it's due to the busy day when we came. It took a very long time to seat us even though we had a reservation, and they tried to put us indoors even though our reservation was for outdoor seating. Thankfully they were able to accommodate when I pointed this out. They did not clean underneath our table and there was a bunch of cereal underneath from what I assume was a baby or toddler who had been there before. The plates were not very clean and when we sent a couple back, no one returned with clean ones. It was also difficult to get our server as attention to bring the check over and when asked for an itemized receipt, it was totally forgotten and we weren't able to find our server for another 20 minutes. read more

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Drinks not great, too much ice. Food very good. Service, spotty at times. Great location and atmosphere !!!!

Beautiful restaurant right by the water. It was a bit chilly outside but the view made it worth having an outdoor seat. Also, came in on a weekday and there was live music. Walking in, we were greeted shortly after and were provided seating quickly. Waitress was kind and patient in taking our order or answering our questions. Food was delicious, especially the shrimp. I like the different flavors of shrimp, but the garlic shrimp and butter was definitely my favorite. The calamari was typical, but still tasty. I would the only downside is that it is quite pricy for the amount of food that you get, but would still be willing to come back. read more

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Pretty disappointed with the bar service. We waited about 10 minutes before someone made eye contact with us, which I get because it was a Friday night (7pm). But when we got our drinks, mine was half filled. We had to request for the bar to be wiped down, which had other people's silverware and crumbs. We ordered garlic shrimp from the app menu and had to request cutlery. I asked the bartender (Jordan, I think) and she slapped the beer tap and handed us plastic forks... We felt like we really inconvenienced the bar staff, but the one in particular, by dining. Throughout our time there, food kept being brought to us for another table. I work with Toast... it's really not hard to transfer a table. Another bartender cashed us out, and didn't give my change. Despite the poor service, I would've given a larger tip had she not assumed my change was for her. We chose to stop by because we heard the music from the restaurant next door and wanted to check it out. Everyone looked like they were having a good time (possibly overserved with alcohol, though!) but unfortunately we did not. read more

Island Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We have heard lots of great things about this place and finally decided to try it. I started with their cocktail flight to try a few different drinks and the painkiller was delicious. For the meal I ordered the fish tacos and they were loaded with fish. Sometimes I feel like you don't get quite as much food with tacos and leave hungry but not here! Our server, Joi, was very attentive and polite. While sitting at our table we had a great view of the sunset and could look out right over the canal which added to the "beachy" feel of this place. Would definitely recommend and I can't wait to return! read more

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Joi is great!! Food came fast and order was correct. Manager came out to say hi and we even got a birthday desert to celebrate my bestie! Food was tasty though wings have a lot of sauce. read more

Joi was awesome! I had the mahi mahi curry and coconut shrimp. It was delicious! We celebrated a birthday and got a free dessert. The food came very fast and it was so fresh! The cocktail flight was also pretty cool but not sure it was quite worth the price. Service was awesome, the whole staff was very friendly. Ambiance was nice and clean. Definitely recommend! read more

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Island Shrimp Co. 4/20/2025 3:30 reservation Parking is ridiculous as it is with most restaurants downtown. AND they keep building. I literally had to drive to Gillies Creek Park, park my car and get a Lyft. Because of that reason I can say I'll not come back. Today I just happen to be feeling a little adventurous. Surprisingly they were not really busy. I guess the apartments and the other restaurant is taking up all the parking spaces. Upon entering I was a little surprised because I thought it was a little more fancy than it is. It is a casual kid friendly restaurant. The kitchen area straight ahead reminded me of a diner.. The waitress was very nice. Although I ordered tacos I would have preferred silverware to scoop up the stuff that fell out of my taco. No biggie, I'll use my hands. I ordered the crab & artichoke dip. - it came with fried wontons. The portion size was small if I had to share it, it wouldn't have been enough. I wish I had a few lumps of crab to remind me I was actually eating crab dip. Otherwise it was fine. Sweet tea - I requested more ice it was still warm. It also had an after taste. I ended up asking her to remove the tea from the check. No issues there. Shrimp tacos - while I ordered the shrimp tacos I must say the teriyaki glaze salmon sounds good. I didn't order it because if it came out overcooked, i would have been mad. So I ordered the shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos were good the sriracha aioli sauce does have a hint of spice (although I asked and was told it wasn't spicy) but nothing crazy. It's doable. I'm just glad I got it on the side. I got a to go box for two of the tacos because I couldn't eat all of it but I'm taking it home so that says something lol. Bathroom - the mirror was dirty and there was trash everywhere and considering it's 330. I feel like they haven't been open that long somebody could've cleaned it by now. All that said, the view over the James River was nice. Patio seating is dog friendly. Total cost $42 w/20% tip for food and $22 in Lyft because of lack of parking Honestly, I would've been OK with the $42 but because I had to pay to Lyft.... Was all this worth $62? Nope Check em out for yourself. read more

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I really enjoyed my take out order from this spot! We were in town briefly and staying at a hotel nearby. I tried the Teriyaki Green beans, Strawberry salad with coconut shrimp and shrimp and corn chowder. Each dish was super flavorful and delicious! I wanted something lighter so I opted for smaller dishes and was very happy with what I had. The service was fast and everyone was nice. We just walked in and picked it up and ate in our hotel room. But my interactions were positive. Id' go back if in the area again. The restaurant itself was really cute and had fun decor. Cute lil spot!! read more

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Joy was a was good and fun server. Drinks and view are amazing. Cobb Salad was yummy ......

Great experience. Burt took care of us and our pup's. Food was brought out very quickly, and pup cups were offered unrequested! Very much appreciated. Beer was cold. read more

Jared did a great job as our server tonight. Very attentive and kept up with our food and requests.

Stopped in with a friend for a mid-week happy hour and had an outstanding experience with two ISCO staff members - Stella and Kat. They provided top notch service. It was easy to tell they enjoyed their jobs and appreciated their customers. read more

We stopped in for a quick bite before an apartment tour. Sat outside and enjoyed looking over the river and the boats coming and going. We split the Shrimp platter (coconut, garlic, old bay) which is 6 shrimp a flavor. They were all delicious and flavorful! Once moved we plan to come back and try more. read more

Island Shrimp - All the Shrimps - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best thing about this mainly seafood restaurant is the view of the James! We sat outside under an umbrella and enjoyed watching the boats on the river. We grabbed some beers and appetizers which were ok, but pretty average. The service was ok too. I also loved the photo backdrop of the tropical plants and flowers when you walk in. That was fun! I still miss the Conch Republic, but for a quick bite and a drink, Island Shrimp Co. is AOK. read more

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It was after 9pm the Ambiance was nice. Our waitress was nice, slightly forgetful, but nothing major to ding her on. The Santa side can was pretty good (too much ice) but you know... it was tasty and it came in that nice tree glass cup. The crab dip was pretty decent it's a very small portion so if you are looking for something fulfilling then that's not it. Order something else, but these tacos everything was fresh!!!! The sauce is good!!! 10/10 for me!!! This dessert tasted like it was slightly freezer-burned. It was okay it should have way more brownie than just crust. The brownie tasted old, and I was skeptical about the ice cream, because I really don't like coconut like that, but that was actually the best part of the entire thing. I love ice cream, but preferred more brownie. Overall I would go back and try them again especially when it's warm out. read more

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Had dinner here with my husband on Memorial Day. We picked this spot because it was right by the water and had a nice view of the sunset. The vibes and service were good. We were seated and got our orders in pretty quickly. I thought the food was average for the price. The pina colada ($14) I ordered was more melted than slushy by the time I got it. We also got the shareable shrimp platter ($24.95) and crispy calamari ($15.95). The garlic butter shrimp and coconut shrimp were good, but I thought the old bay shrimp and calamari were too salty. Overall I would give this place a 3.5/5. read more

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Everything was great. I got avocado toast it is always so good. It comes with a salad and a strawberry dressing that is made at the restaurant. Perfect view from the balcony on a nice day. Service was awesome from Scarlett. Checked on us multiple times. Definitely don't miss the weekend brunch! read more

Joy is absolutely incredible. So friendly, kind and attentive. Ask for her, she'll take care of you!

Jazzy was our server and she was phenomenal. If you ever think about coming to Island Shrimp in Rockets Landing please ask for Jazz. read more

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Unfortunately, we experienced such bad service we didn't get to try the food. Took forever for the host to come over and seat us (with a reservation). After sitting at our table for 20 minutes with no wait staff coming by, no water, and no greeting, we asked the host if she could have someone come by. Gave it another few minutes and decided to leave. Disappointing experience. I understand a busy Saturday night, but this was exceptionally poor service. read more

The best happy hour!!!! Insanely good cocktails, kind staff, and such a cute and beachy atmosphere. This place is the best food/drinks that I've had in the Richmond! Definitely a must visit! read more

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We had so much fun here! We came to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and we felt so special! Since they're right next to a bougie restaurant, I wonder if they don't get as many anniversary couples. (They should!!) Service: Someone on their staff hand drew us the sweetest anniversary card we had Brandon as our server and we adored him! He was kind, funny, and super knowledgeable. He made our experience 10 times better! Pretty sure he was also bartending. (Our drinks were great, too!) The food: top notch! We had "all the shrimps" to start and were very happy with the different types. Definitely use the designated sauces for each shrimp, it really enhanced the flavors! For dinner, my husband had the lemongrass chicken pineapple bowl. It was tasty, but gave more "teriyaki" than anything. If that's what you're in the mood for it is the way to go! I had the shrimp tacos. They were AMAZING! The Sriracha aioli, the sliced avocado...I would definitely order them again! I ordered sweet potato fries with them thinking the tacos wouldn't be enough, but honestly the shrimp appetizer plus the tacos was more than enough. Dessert: WOW!! I'd definitely come back just for dessert. The restaurant so kindly brought us a pineapple upside down cake as an anniversary treat, and we also ordered the malasada donuts. I don't even know which I liked better! The upside down cake was DIVINE, and the perfect little portion. The malasadas come in an order of 5 balls with dipping sauces. The coconut cream was my favorite, but the Nutella mousse was good too! Overall, if you're on the fence about coming here just do it! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Highly Recommend! The Island Shrimp Company is by far one of the best restaurants I've had the pleasure of dining at in the Richmond area. The staff is incredibly friendly, courteous, and truly goes above and beyond to provide a top-tier dining experience. A special shout-out to our server, Jazzy, who was absolutely phenomenal--attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. Also, a huge thank you to the General Manager, Alycen, who ensured our entire party had an amazing experience. She was warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in making sure we felt taken care of. The atmosphere was the icing on the cake--inviting, upbeat, and enjoyable from start to finish. I strongly recommend The Island Shrimp Company to anyone looking for great food, outstanding service, and an overall fantastic experience. read more

I went for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised! Their happy hour menu is definitely a great deal with a variety of choices. We decided on painkillers for our drink and we tried the coconut shrimp, crab dip, and island wings. I also got a strawberry salad with grilled shrimp to go which was also amazing! I can only imagine how awesome the experience is when it's warmer out being right there on the water. We will be back! read more

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