50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Mechanicsville

“Been looking for a great seafood place for years - finally found it. Shrimp is cooked just like I like it and delicious. Fish is good as well!“

“Went to Hooked for the first time for my birthday. My husband and I went in a literal hour before they closed and we didn't feel rushed. Destiny was our waitress and so sweet and attentive. The drinks were strong, the food was awesome and fairly priced and I didn't feel rushed as I sat there and ate my 360 tower. We will definitely be back!“

“This Mom & Pop spot opened recently in Prince George, VA. Close to Ft. Lee, it's a great option to all of the fast food places. Meaty ribs, great pulled pork and they don't hold back putting the meat on the sandwiches! I have not had anything that I wouldn't order again. You DEFINITELY need to check them out!“

“I did a catering order for Christmas Eve. Lasagna and Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, salad with homemade Italian dressing and Garlic Knots. It was the most delicious Italian meal any of us had ever had!!! There was 7 family members for dinner. THANK YOU LIDIA'S!!!! You made our night!!!! Most sincerely, Diane Weiser, Richmond, VA“

“Great service and suggestions from Amanda. The Cocoa Mole Sauce Over Brisket Enchiladas was Decadently Yummy“

“Amazing food and a great atmosphere with the most friendly staff.“

“Fried clam basket were Great, fries were well seasoned“

“Food was outstanding, from the Cobia special to the rhubarb hand pie. Excellent food would highly recommend“

“We had the best dinner with the greatest waitress and superb cocktails this weekend! Thanks for the tremendous experience!“

“I am struggling to write this review because everything about this experience was so stupid-good that I am at a loss for words.

The service? Stupendous. The food? I literally cried a little bit when it was gone. The vibe? Impeccable. Come as you are, as long as “you are” means you want to enjoy glorious seafood.

Here’s what I will do on my next visit:
1. Book an early reservation, say 4pm. Lay waste to the happy hour menu. I’m talking $1 oysters, $30 bottles of vino verde. Grab a ceviche that will make you doubt every ceviche you have ever had to date. Eat some fat shrimp. Get a tin of tuna belly with cocktails - and ask for suggestions; there are some thoughtful and magical pairings to enjoy.
2. Pay up and go for a walk.
3. Come back for your cleverly-arranged 7:00pm reservation. Do EVERYTHING. Order it AGAIN. Maybe skip the conserva and get dessert instead; the banana ice cream sundae was calling my name. Doesn’t matter, just make sure you do this experience twice in one night.
4. Do you have the intestinal fortitude to repeat steps 2 and 3? I do not, but I would respect the heck out of anyone who can. You do you.“

“We had an early Christmas Eve dinner at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing. It was one of the best meals that we have had in Richmond. The atmosphere was delightful, enhanced by the duo playing holiday music; the food was excellent (as usual) but what made this a truly wonderful dining experience was the service. Our server, Trinity, was upbeat, efficient, and most of all really seemed to care if we were having a good meal. Without being intrusive, she checked on us several times to be sure we were doing ok. She is absolutely outstanding!“

“Immediately greeted with a smile and the type of hospitality a family or friend would give you. The food was delicious. We ordered the dynamite shrimp, lemongrass pork with noodle and beef bulgogi with rice. I also got the mango passionfruit juice with lychee jelly. Everything was amazing! 10/10 would recommend.“

“A and F Seafood has been a hidden gem in Richmond’s south side area for decades. It’s a family oriented place to grab the freshest seafood in the RVA area. Nothing ever tastes frozen. Fair prices for quality food is what keeps a business such as this running for 30 plus years and if you love shrimp like I do, this is the place to get it. On my momma!“

“The food was delicious, service was impeccable, definitely plan on going back!!! 10/10.“

“this place rocks!!!! The wings, oysters, and shrimp were cooked to perfection. It's definitely on my list for a return visit. Well done guys, your patience waiting for us to make up your mind“

“Price is great, crabs are delicious, cooked hot to order. And the customer service is outstanding!“

“Went here for date night and let me say ba-bee!!!! The food here is EVERYTHING!!! The vibe is amazing !!!! The drinks are BANGING!!! The music is ON POINT!!! It’s more of a mature vibe and the staff is AWESOME!!!! I love it here!!! I recommend to dine here, you won’t be disappointed!!!!“

“Ordered 4 dozen large jimmies! Q delivered heavy, amazing crabs. Great place and great service! Thank you Q“

“Customer service,from Tyler, was top notch and the food was cooked to order, so it was scrumptious! The catfish was not highly breaded and the lemon pepper fries were different, but delish. I'll definitely return on a regular basis.“

“We tried Burtons tonight for my wife's birthday, and couldn't have been happier with out choice! The restaurant had a lively atmosphere - but felt really cozy and inviting. The food was absolutely amazing. From the calamari to steak and the lobster role, everything we had was delicious. A huge shout-out to our waiter, Robert, and Tristan, who made our dining experience fantastic!“

“I stopped by Parks Combo 2 in Richmond, and it’s one of those small local spots that feels like a true neighborhood classic. The place is simple and casual, but the food is hearty and full of flavor.

I ordered one of their combo sandwiches with fries, and the portion was generous and really satisfying. They’re especially known for items like the bologna burger and pork steak sandwiches, which have a nice grilled flavor and classic comfort-food vibe.

The service was friendly and laid-back, and the prices were very reasonable for the amount of food you get. If you’re exploring Richmond and want a local, no-frills spot with good sandwiches and combo meals, Parks Combo 2 is definitely worth trying.“

“My partner and I spent our anniversary here last night. We had the 1/2 chicken which was on special and it was phenom.en.al. It was a littttttle on the salty side but overall just so flavorful and delicious - can’t recommend enough. Best chicken I’ve had in a long time. My partner is a vegetarian and she goes “this was worth breaking veg for”.

The carpaccio was also amazing and our cocktails were great. Staff was friendly and on point. We’ll be back for oysters soon.“

“The food was delish!! The drinks were good. We had a blue berry lemon and Richmond Rita for drinks. As far as food, we had crab dip, tipsy fries, salmon and Alfredo pasta, and catfish shrimp basket.
The bartender was great! Everyone their was nice! It will be on my go-to list!!“

“lokeman’s Best wings are the best! I have nothing bad to say about this spot! Every time I come there, they are clean, polite and i never have anything wrong with my order. The wait time is never bad , and. the two guys who are typically up front are really cool and helpful.With 30 different flavors, you can’t go wrong ( in my opinion, go for the 24 karat wings. They are 🔥 )“

“One of my fave places in RVA“

“First time here and the guy was super nice and treated me with kindness, food was amazing great prices!!! I paid little to nothing and he didn’t treat me like I was broke lol he still gave me a lot of crabs 🦀 this photo isn’t my food photo bc I forgot to take a photo I ate it all in 20 min smh 🤦🏾‍♀ 💜“

“Every time I've been to Crafty weather it's dining in or carry out the food is fantastic. Also when dining in the servers are wonderful“

“The Atmosphere is cozy and fun. The Food is AMAZING with a wide variety menu. 10/10 recommend checking it out“

“First time at Edo’s last night. There was a couple walking up the stairs in front of us as we went in, and when we got to the door, a waitress said “I need that cup” and yanked it out of the woman’s hand as she walked off. She was the same waitress that sat us, but not who took our order. The waitress who took our order was extremely rude almost the entire time. A couple of times she brought food out and put it on our table AS she’s walking by. I stopped her once, to ask if we could have our bread warmed as it was cold. She barely stopped as she said “no.” And continued walking. The waitresses were rude and made me feel so uncomfortable with their terrible attitudes. Atmosphere is a little cramped but it was fine. The food was AMAZING though. It was really hot, and the pasta portions were GENEROUS.“

“Best crabs and service in town and always cooked fresh!!“

“The food is always good but prices have gone up.
You actually get allot of food.
The only downside is it's an establishment where you have outside seating/your car.
It's best to stay near the window so you can hear your name being called on the intercom.“

“Moni was our server and she is incredible. Knowledgeable about celiacs and never felt rushed. She knew what items had gluten and which ones were safe. The vibe inside were incredible feels like a safe spot for any occasion. Prices were reasonable around 10-15 dollars for a special roll.“

“Delicious food! We usually order to go now that I don’t work near there but the food is always delicious!“

“It’s actually insane to me that this place isn’t booming all day every day.

First of all the best customer service in town. Bright cheerful smiles, happy environment, everyone in kitchen looks enthusiastic and fun
But the food yall!

The food is phenomenal! my personal favorite Is the mild shrimp po boy, absolute fire!!! The amount of food you get for the money is astonishing especially in today’s world.

10/10 recommend this place!“

“We actually went to the Juicy Crab and after 20 minutes we never got our drinks we had ordered and thought it would be best to try this place, Crab Du Jour. It was fantastic!! All the food was fresh and delicious. The service was great also! Every team member we spoke to were nothing but polite and professional but also had a great sense of humor. We will absolutely be back and I cannot wait!!“

“I live Yoshi Sushi! They have always given me great service and very tasty food. I worked with sushi restaurants for about 10 years and I can say that the quality is great for the price. I always get the Tropical roll, it’s like dessert. The sushi rice is delicious, cooked just right. Nothing worse than sushi with overcooked rice. The foods that come from the kitchen are also great. Shrimp and veggie tempura, hibachi, and yaki soba are among my favorites.“

“We stopped here unexpectedly for lunch on the drive home, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience, especially since it was my younger one’s birthday. As soon as we walked in, we were seated by a super friendly host, and our waiter was just as friendly and attentive, making sure we had our drinks and order taken care of right away. The food came out very fast and was delicious, with perfect Mexican seasoning and flavor. The best part was the birthday celebration — my daughter got her dessert with a birthday song sung by a group of waiters and by us, which made the moment even more special.“

“Delicious. Fresh. Plentiful. Enjoyable. It’s clocking.“

“I wanted to publicly thank Mohammed Alim Uddin for his fantastic customer service, and accomodating all my requests. I ordered steak Alfredo pasta with a cheesecake and I was incredibly satisfied after consuming my order. I will be coming back, thanks again to Mohammed.“

“Their crabs and Shrimp light seasoning is tooo good“

“I have eaten here at least ten times, and every single meal has been fantastic. The bartender has the biggest smile :) I plan to keep coming back. Good job Crafty Crab for putting such a good team together!!“

“ultimadamente como que están dejando la comida muy salada especialmente la bandeja mixta. digale al cocinero que use menos sal. y menos sal alas snow crabs“

“My daughter and I stopped here for lunch, and it was amazing! We finally found some delicious dim sum with great portion sizes and excellent customer service. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to go back for more. There's a lot of variety, and I especially love that they offer roasted pork, duck, and chicken!“

“Found Dinamo quite by accident. A Richmond-centric publication mentioned Dinamo as an aside in relation to another restaurant that had since closed. When we discovered Dinamo was still open (later evening) we decided to give it a whirl. The whirling airplane prop in the front window indicated that, at the very least, things would be not boring. We were coming in towards the end of service and were nonetheless greeted with warmth. Firstly, the bread got me baking again. No small feat. They were out of the T-Bone, which is what both of us were aiming for, and recommended the chicken. I dont like chicken. This chicken was amazing. Im still thinking about the bread and the beans. And the chicken. The Tiramisu was just, simply, decadent. Service, ambiance, food, hospitality…. Cant wait to return Dinamo. We added the“

“The food and service was phenomenal!! Crystal J was an awesome hostess!! Smothered pork chops, cabbage and candied yams.“

“I’m working tonight so couldn’t get out for food and ordered using GrubHub. I got both the fried and grilled shrimp and loved both. It was my first time trying Shrimps and now I’m really excited to go eat inside! Thanks for a yummy dinner!“

“Our server Rachel was great. Very personable and checked on us frequently to make sure everything was good. I'm giving it 3 stars in atmosphere because the fish aquarium has been out of service for over a year. ☹ The aquarium is what really makes the atmosphere 10 stars. I hope it is operational soon.“

“One of our favorite restaurants in Richmond! The foods is always phenomenal, from the apps all the way to the desserts. They also ave great bartenders who make delicious cocktails. We have never been disappointed and would recommend to anyone!“

“We ate at the Mechanicsville location on our way home from out of state. I always order a chimichanga every time I have Mexican, which is often. I ordered one today with ground beef. When it was brought out to me it looked like a taquito ( a 1/3 of the size). A manager came over and was not happy when I told him that. He said that was their normal size chimi’s. To top it all off when I took my first bite It was shredded beef instead of ground beef. I put do NOT RECOMMEND and do not know what happened and now I cannot change it!!!!!!’“