Skrimp Shack

Not only was the service amazing the food was the best seafood I've ever tasted in my life. I've…read morehad seafood for many other restaurants, but this was by four the best. I highly recommend this restaurant over any other by far.

Not going to lie a coworker knows how much I love calamari she recommended Pier 88 I just left…read morethere and ate the calamari basket that comes with fries the only thing good was the fries even though they could have been a little bit more seasoned the calamari is too big they come in really big rings and no season at all and when you bite in the middle some type of long string is attached to the calamari that I've never witnessed before and you do not get a lemon or the red sauce you normally get with Kamari they give you spicy chili sauce like Korean people eat I just recommend never get the calamari

C4 Dungeness

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SiStar Seafood

4.1(111 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$

Came here for some seafood while visiting Richmond. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with…read moreplenty of parking. Due to COVID, the place had tables and chairs for inside dining, but they were stacked to the side and they only offered pickup orders. We ordered the fish and shrimp platter, which came with fries or coleslaw. We got the fries. We were a few minutes short of the lunch special, where you could get the the same thing, for 3 dollars cheaper (we paid 9 and some change), but with smaller portions. The kitchen is located near the front register and you can watch while your food is being prepared. The menu is, of course, heavy with seafood options in addition to steamed crabs and crabmeat for sale. The fish was thin and fried perfect and crispy. The shrimp as well. Fries were golden and good as well. All in all, a good place to grab a quick bite of seafood when in the area.

Came here right after the airport wanting some seafood. Saw it was highly recommended. First time I…read morewas lead wrong. I ordered the steamed shrimp medium spicy the shrimp was barely seasoned seems like they just tossed some seasoning on it and it wasn't marinated. The shrimp wasn't even deveined. We also got the fish sandwich it was pretty much two slices of fish tossed between slices of white bread. The fish had bone in it which is odd for a fish sandwich they are usually deboned.

Part of the way through our 2 dozen male #1's

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1.5 lbs of spiced shrimp

Famous Fried Chicken & Seafood

3.9(15 reviews)

1.1 mi

Came here straight from the airport bc we were hungry and it was lunchtime. Best decision bc…read moreeverything was delicious and fresh. We had the fried chicken, fried shrimp and onion rings. We were so impressed that everything was cooked so well, nothing was over fried. Owners and staff are also very friendly, they kept checking in with us. Would highly recommend especially if you're looking for halal fried chicken!

The first few times fish was good .The last 2 times it was not good at all .I probably won't be…read moregoing back there.

Fried Whiting Platter (4 Pcs)

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Shrimp Po Boy

Hibachi Grill Buffet

3.9(50 reviews)

0.8 mi

Food 9/10: The food was pretty tasty, I enjoyed the sushi and the hibachi portion but the only…read moreproblem I've face was my fish was too stale but I was able to pick around it. Inside 9/10: When I first walked in, everything felt calm, beautiful and soothing and there was also a delicious smell when you walk in. Service 9/10: The waitress I had was very nice and helpful. Overall, this is by far one of the best buffets I've ever been to. Good selections and a calming atmosphere is the star of the show. 9/10

I'll start by saying, the outside shopping center has a different name for the restaurant. "UmI…read moreseafood" but it's still the hibachi grill buffet. We were confused at first. It was around 21$ which is typical buffet prices. I don't think I got my moneys worth because I'm not a big seafood (crab/fish/lobster) girl. If you are, THIS IS the PLACE for YOU! The hibachi line was too long to wait for. However, there were soooo many options. Lots of yummy stuff. Our waitress was so nice, keeping drinks full and clearing old plates. The decor all over the restaurant is neat! Makes for a good atmosphere. They keep the restaurant pretty clean which is essential. Overall it's a great place, just not for my preference.

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Crafty Crab

2.4(25 reviews)

1.8 mi

First and foremost, save your time and don't even walk into this place. I mean that for dining in…read moreand picking up. I wish I could give ZERO stars. Where do I begin? First, I want to acknowledge their intentions with serving the community they're in. I understand that every business wants to survive and attract customers, but at what cost? The music choice felt intentional in a way that seemed to invite the kind of energy that leads to negative interactions in the establishment. They could easily consistently play R&B or classic hip-hop and create a better atmosphere. My community doesn't need anyone coming in stirring up trouble and tearing down the goodness we are doing for the sake of financial gain. Situations erupt there often and there is no one to blame but them. You get what you put out. Second, the outside of the building was dirty and smelled strongly like cigarettes before I even walked in. Trash was visible as well. Now onto the food. Honestly, you're better off making your own boil bags at home. We ordered multiple bags with "The Boom," which is supposed to be all of their seasonings mixed together. Instead, it tasted like oily dirt. I mean ZERO flavor. I was genuinely upset because we spent almost $100 and the bags and ate two bites. I'm getting mad all over again just thinking about it. I also ordered the fried oysters. The fry on them was actually perfect, but once again, the seasoning was completely missing. At that point I felt like filing a missing seasoning report with the police because how does everything come out with zero flavor? I mean, you're right next to Walmart for goodness sake! The same thing happened with the fries. They were so bad I would have rather been handed a plain baked potato. Overall, 0 out of 10 recommend.

Had a great experience at Crafty Crab! It was just us two moms and four kids, so getting everyone…read moresettled and comfortable could've been chaotic, but our waiter did an awesome job helping us get situated right away. He was patient, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food was flavorful, fresh, and came out quickly, which is always appreciated with kids at the table. Overall, such a fun and welcoming atmosphere the music was great, had our kids jammin-- we'll definitely be back!

Crafty Crab

Cajun fried rice with shrimp

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Hawks Fish & BBQ

3.8(25 reviews)

1.1 mi

To me this is a quintessential small business and owned local joint. I happen to be in the area and…read morewas curious to check it out and I'm glad I did! I ordered turkey wings which were season to perfection and so good. I will definitely be back to get another order of those really soon. I also had an opportunity to just chat with the staff and they were very down home, genuine and good folks. This place has been there for 60 years and that's amazing for a black-owned small business and restaurant, so kudos to them. Keep serving up good food. This isn't your typical eat-in but that's okay. Call ahead. Place your order or stop in and just pick it up and you will be set.

This is my go-to place when I want some fresh fish. Flavored to perfection. Good service, portions…read moreand prices. Chill laid back spot. Plenty of parking.

Fried trout, fries, sweet tea.

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Island Shrimp

4.1(500 reviews)

3.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Incredible food. Great vibe. Live music was such a treat. Best piña colada I've ever had…read more Crème brûlée was a bit curd-y but did not overshadow the great vibe, great service, and freshness of the food. It was too hot to sit on the patio overlooking the river but I'd imagine that would be spectacular on a lovely day.

Date night. Had the shrimp tacos. Batter is nice and light on the shrimp, tortillas were very good,…read morethe 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.

Inside

Island Shrimp Skewer

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Sugar's Crab Shack

4.3(233 reviews)

5.9 mi•Virginia Union

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!

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Brave Captain

4.6(15 reviews)

5.7 mi•The Fan

Just about two blocks from the Alteria theater and close to VCU so perfect place to grab a bite to…read moreeat before a show. Not a lot of seating- 3 tables and two long bar areas. But nice service and people working the night we were there. Also has the fisherman vibe with the decor inside. Food: Crab dip and the homemade chips-very good!!! Buffalo wing special that night was also very good! Good flavor to the wings Beer-can't recall what my hubs had, but he liked it. Overall a great small dive-ish bar with good food and service.

The food and drinks are all reasonably priced, and they have a solid variety! The vibes are very…read moremuch dive bar-esque, and the music is rather loud so I do not recommend this place as a date option or for anyone you're trying to catch up with lol. But for a casual hangout and for seafood lovers this place is a solid option! The crab hush puppies & spicy honey butter were absolutely delicious, & cooked to perfection! I was really looking forward to the crab melt but I think it was a bit too cheesy. it could make a great sandwich instead of being open faced though. The service was decent, & everything was out quickly.

Interior

Vegan cheddar biscuits

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Alewife

4.3(328 reviews)

3.3 mi•Church Hill

We had a great dinner at Alewife! The small plates and the oysters really stood out to us, so this…read morewould be a great place to come for drinks and bites. We started with incredible oysters- I'm not a huge oyster person, but these really stood out, especially the seasonal mignonette. We ended up ordering another two because we liked them so much! Our favorite dish of the night was the Nashville hot shrimp- great heat level and flavor, they were perfectly crispy and paired so well with the house pickles and white BBQ sauce they were served with. We could've easily taken down another plate of these. They had a tomato hand pie special that we also really enjoyed, as well as the crab hush puppies. We liked our entrees (swordfish and the smash burger, which wasn't really a smash burger but was still a solid burger), but enjoyed the small plates much more. We ended with the white chocolate budino, which is a pretty generous portion and was SO tasty- it came with a ton of brownie chunks and cocoa nibs! Service was really friendly from everyone there. My only critique is it is LOUD inside, so be prepared to speak up. We'd definitely return if we were back in the area!

Love this place! Definitely one of my favorites in Richmond. Parking is on the street and can be…read morechallenging on nights and weekends but usually you can find a spot within a few minutes walk. Noise level can be challenging so we try to go in the early side when possible. Went for our anniversary in during Richmond restaurant week in October (they gave us a complimentary glass of bubbly to celebrate) and again with the kids in December. They always have amazing cocktails. Their mixologist is on their game with so many choices! For our anniversary, we got Cloud Boat and Apartment in the City, and we loved them both. Both were completely as described, light and ez in the palate which is a skill for whiskey. For apps we got the PEI mussels and the smoked fish dip. Again both were delicious. I particularly love my fish dip - the groom focaccia was done beautifully in the dill was a nice compliment to the flavor. For entrées, we had the catfish sandwich and the Arctic char. The catfish sandwich was good, but nowhere near the quality of the Arctic char, which was savory and delicious and elevated by the brown butter and golden raisins. Since it was restaurant week the dessert was included in the price so we got the apple cranberry fry pie And the chocolate ganache bar. Both were a nice way to end the meal. Tasty but not mind blowing. With the kids we ordered Gnac attack, Proper Dose, American Love Call, and Bebot. Again they were all so good but for me the Proper Dose and Gnac attack were the best. For apps we got the fish dip and one of the specials and loved them both. Entrees were the Spanish mackerel, the arctic char and a special that was a gumbo and rice. We ate everything and had no room for dessert. Can't wait to go back.

Inside and chalkboard

Crispy Crab Claws with Horseradish Mayo and Pickled Celery

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Lakesha R.

146

6

0

7 years ago

They have really good fried fish and shrimp. They also have very good sweet potato fries. My only complaint is that they are short staff therefore it takes a while to get your order at times. read more

Kaitlyn S.

0

1

0

5 years ago

Great food! Awesome, friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Solomon Saadiq El B.

7

1

0

7 years ago

poor staff, I'll never eat there again

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I ordered delivery so I cannot attest to the ambiance. I…read morewas craving a fish fry...a proper New England fish fry and not fish with bones in it or whiting or whatever it is the natives eat. Skrimp Shack has fried haddock. It's not in a bun and doesn't come with macaroni salad but it will do. The fries were really good. Those were fish fry joint kinda fries. Haddock was good too. The shrimp were quite good as well--they tasted fresh and not frozen. I'm happy. The only stinker is the packets of cocktail and tartar....they can't make that in house??? Oh well.

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It's called the Tasty Crab but it wasn't as tasty as I wanted it to be. Unfortunate, because I…read morereally wanted to enjoy this place, but I was hoping for a stronger flavor from the mixed option on the seasoning for our bag. The crab fries, however, were delicious. And I can't knock it in any other way. The restaurant felt very clean, accommodating to quiet groups and larger parties. The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive. I wanted to enjoy it, and maybe if I ordered again I would have a different experience. But I probably won't be back, there are other seafood boils in the area with a stronger spice palate. I'm sorry!

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WASTE OF TIME !!!!!…read more On Saturday August 22nd 2026 at 3:15 P.M. I wanted to try their food, so I went to their website and saw that I could get $5 off for my first online order, so I went ahead and clicked on that offer. I loaded up my cart and attempted to checkout. I received an error message stating that the system could not "create a POS transaction" or something to that effect. I assumed that I had made some sort of error entering my information or CC number. I reviewed my order and checkout instructions and tried again. I received the same error message about 3 more times, even after logging out and logging back in and trying to reload the cart and reenter all of my CC information a few more times. I switched from my phone to my laptop and continued to try and place an order, to no avail. I received the same response each time regardless of the method and information. I began to wonder if the $5 off coupon was the "issue". When my multiple attempts failed, I decided to call place my order or at least let them know of the issue. That was a huge mistake. They use an AI system to take calls and it gives limited choices. When I explained my issue to the AI bot, it immediately sent a text link to my phone, while I am still talking to the bot. It said, "the best way to order is to visit our website and I will send you a link now", then my phone pings with the link. The link was directly back to the same exact broken website. Completely useless !!! I decided to call again and request to speak to ( imagine this) a real LIVE person. Ha...right? Like that was going to happen. So the bot gives the option of "Manager", so that is what I requested. It played some music for a few seconds, then returned to inform me that all of their staff were "busy" at the moment and proceeded to end the call after thanking me for WASTING my time. I attempted to call a couple of more times thinking that eventually someone would be available to (get this) speak to a customer, which resulted in the same frustrating ending. After about an 45 minutes of this complete nonsense, I decided to go to another BBQ place about 3 miles from this restaurant. I ordered the food in about 4 minutes online. In about 30 minutes I was back at home enjoying a wonderful BBQ meal with ribs, pulled pork and even some catfish with great homemade sides. So if you would like to order a good meal online with no hassles, avoid this place. The very least they could do is ANSWER THE PHONE.

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