50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Richmond

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

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

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

“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“

“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!“

“Food was awesome! Waitress didn’t have a pen and our orders were all wrong three times . She had to keep returning to kitchen to correct the orders. Food couldn’t have been better, however we couldn’t eat together without the food. I love the butter and garlic seasoning.“

“This was my very first visit at 88 Street Food RVA. They just open for lunch and I went in after a group of others. The owner welcome them like family. And not just to them, he extended it to me. The restaurant had a warm atmosphere. Plenty selection of food. I ordered the #1 bahn mi and coffee to go. The food was great and I'll definitely visit again.“

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

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

“Fantastic. You can tell the chef and waitstaff care about the quality.“

“On 08/03/2022, my wife and I brought our cousins here to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The food and service was excellent. Our waiter was Sean. HOWEVER, during the reservation process, I was asked at least twice if there was a celebration and if so what type. I indicated on both occasions that it was a anniversary. I just assumed that when I was asked about the occasion that this occasion would somehow be acknowledged. It wasn't. (Happy anniversary). I heard the waiter at the table next to ours wish the celebrants a happy anniversary. Also, based on other reviews on this site, I noticed that a dessert was given to the celebrants as a memento. Not to our party. As I said, the service and food were excellent but missing the little "happy anniversary" left me and my wife feeling a little empty.“

“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 🤦🏾‍♀ 💜“

“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.“

“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.“

“I just moved to the area and it happened to be the first place I went to. Definitely was not disappointed whatsoever. Everything was seasoned and fried to perfection. Honestly, those fries had no business being that good lol Great southern service which I always appreciate.“

“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 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!!“

“great food, hot made to order great service“

“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!“

“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!“

“The seafood is always fresh and good! Most boils are in a bag full of spices and water creating a slushy juice inside of the bags! I don’t prefer that. The food here is steamed and placed in pans. I have been coming for a few years 5-6 times a month and there has never been an issue. Good Job!“

“Service was amazing. Jarred was very informative and pleasant. Checked on us numerous times, making sure we were well taking care of“

“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!!!!“

“rico pero , desde Oklahoma venimos aprobaron sus mariscos bueno pasamos y nos gustó, saludos“

“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 🔥 )“

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

“It's been a few years since I visited El Caporal in person. We were hungry after going downtown for a doctor's appointment so we decided to have dinner out.

This is such a great little restaurant. Extremely fast service, delicious, fresh food. Mom ordered a taco salad, I got #4 and requested the verde sauce which is amazing. The folks across from us ordered a great looking dessert before leaving, and we were jealous of the margarita ordered by the gentleman who took the table. Sadly we don't drink these days but lots of great looking cocktails were going by.

Chips were fresh and warm, salsa and white sauce were fresh.

$38 for the two of us with tip, two entrees and a diet Pepsi.

I hope they are around for a long time. 🇲🇽“

“We have been here a couple of times and it is without a doubt the best Mexican food I have ever eaten in RVA! The restaurant is attractive and spotlessly clean. The staff is professional and friendly.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great place with fantastic food! Love their specials and can’t beat the view.“

“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!!“

“Their crabs and Shrimp light seasoning is tooo good“

“Great food & cozy atmosphere“

“Great seafood and amazing staff!“

“I do want to give a shout out to the manager Erin she was excellent very customer friendly and our lunch was excellent“

“Nice place, friendly atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food, big portions, good size menu (variety), clean and organized.“

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

“A very fun experience!! Come on out. You’ll have a great time!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Let me tell y’all something. That’s some of the best catfish nuggets I’ve ever had. Green beans were fine and fries tasted like regular fries. But that fish and shrimp? Heavenly. If this location closed like the Charlottesville one did, I’d lose it. This is the remnants leftover, I couldn’t even wait to get home and eat. Destroyed in my car.“

“What can I say about this Firebirds in Richmond? Amazing food, service, ambiance and the manager Liliana even came by to make sure everything was perfect. Definitely coming back soon.“

“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“

“We have been to Perry’s short pump many times and always enjoy the food and service. Tonight we went for our anniversary and they made it so special with rose petals on the table and a complimentary dessert. The best part was wonderful food and exceptional service from our server Sydney. We also appreciate their management always checking in with the guests. Wonderful evening!“

“Very upscale and very good service“