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    Croaker's Spot

    3.9 (952 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    CROAKER'S SPOT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    1st dinner
    Francine M.

    I made my order while driving from the south. I ordered two dinners: 1) fish, Mac, and cornbread; and 2) crab cakes, collards, cabbage, and toasted garlic bread. Also, they gave me a container of onions. The crab cakes were scorched and garlic bread was not toasted. While the person who took my order was polite and helpful, the person who packed my order was not. This young women chastised me for selecting a slice of cake that was on the counter closer to me than her. It was packaged, so I selected a chocolate slice. She said to me, with attitude, you are not suppose to touch the cakes. I replied, I selected a slice. She repeated herself. Unnoticed, was a sign under the cakes not to touch them. If they do not want customers to crab a container of slice cakes, they need to come up with a better way of displaying them where it's more obvious that staff needed to hand them to customers. When, I made my order I was told that my receipt would be in the bag. It was not. With the slice of cake, my bill was $70+. This was too expensive. Plus, they charged me extra for tin container. I was traveling another hour to Woodbridge and wanted the food secured. Croaker's Spot, was not very hospitable.

    2pc fried fish boat ( there's always an extra piece)
    Winifred W.

    This review is difficult but necessary. First of all my family love this restaurant. The food,service, and atmosphere is Usually Perfect, but Sunday was different. Our server, Angelina, was NOT friendly or efficient in her job. She didn't tell us her name, and it would've been professional or at least nice for her to apologize for the almost 2hrs wait to get our food. Another server refilled our drinks,I guess noticing our glasses were near empty and appeared that we didn't have a server. Not to mention the restaurant was FREEZING. We all had on jackets that didn't help. All of this crushed our Amazing Croaker Spot experience that we're use to. The Food WAS hot, flavorful as always,but the chef needs to use a precise cutter for that delicious cornbread, All pieces should be the same. (instead of adult and child size pieces) All regular customers can't wait to see that delicious dessert tray at the end of your meal. That's another part of the Croaker Spot's experience, Every Regular Guests highlight ! Awaiting for that large round tray of desserts being offered by your server. Sunday was the FIRST time that we didn't get offered. Even though I waited a very long time in that COLD restaurant and POOR service, I did my usual, tipped her well. Again, this is my first unpleasant experience here.

    3pc Fish boat
    Farrah B.

    Still a tasty place originally located in Downtown Richmond/Jackson Ward with Eggleston's famous fish boats, Croaker Spot is a great place for southern soul food classics. My mom got the blackened chicken with cabbage and cheese grits. Both plates came with a big piece of fluffy cornbread. Food and service are solid. Only thing missing was the buttery toast from the old paper "boats". Parking can be difficult (street parking only) and it gets busy at times.

    Crab Stuffed Salmon
    Tonya H.

    The service was great. The restaurant itself ambience was nice. I loved the pictures on the wall. The oyster appetizer what's good. We had to send the muscle appetizer back because it was so oily and greasy, You just could not eat it.. everyone enjoyed their platters. The fish was well seasoned and the macaroni and cheese was very good. The cornbread was the largest portion I've ever seen. I thought it would be sweet, but it wasn't the big back of me. Wanted it to be sweet.. If I was ever in town again, I would return for the fried fish.

    Zach G.

    Ate here for the first time this week and will definitely return. The staff here are incredibly friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The food is authentic, and there's a wide array of options. Great ambiance: it felt like a local family diner, good vibes all around.

    Fried fish, scallops fried fish, and cabbage
    Tia C.

    My 1st time here. The staff greeted us friendly. Our waitress was very nice. The environment was casual. We ordered the Ultimate feast. The fish was seasoned well also the scallops. The shrimp were salty . The cornbread was delightful. Now the collard greens and cabbage were very flavored. I just didn't like all the stems in the collard greens. Didn't care for the macaroni and cheese. It was like they cooked it and it was just a bunch of cheese. The cheesy grits were ok. The half and half was sooo good. I drank it to fast! I would come back again because the food was tasty!

    Alicia R.

    Hull St Location will always feel like "Home" when you drop in. The customer service & atmosphere are always top notch, you are guaranteed to make friends with the employees or run into someone you know. food is always cooked to perfection, fav dish's would include the smothered chicken, fried wings , and Cornbread. they have multiple variations of there sweet tea & lemonades to choose from. Would recommend a reservation because it does get pretty busy especially during the weekend!

    Dining with our niece and her boyfriend!  Delicious meal!
    Dolores A.

    Passing through once again & had to stop in for lunch! You know, Croaker's really should come to New Jersey! We have the perfect spot, we need good places like this in our town!

    Fish and Grits (Brunch)
    Sabrina C.

    I was excited to try this spot because it's been a while that I had soul food. We were seated 7m before brunch was over being that there was a 40m wait. We quickly ordered. I asked for the fish and grits. The amount of food is very plentiful. I think I took less than 10 bites and I was already full lol. Before the food arrived, the manager of the day came to apologize for how long the food was taking because they were short on cooks. I thought that was really great of her to do so. Haven't had a manager ever do that. The catfish was cooked to perfection. Seasoned just right. I wasn't quite a fan of the cheese grits. It was grainy. The mimosas were good. Our server gave the most excellent service I had ever had. It's a pretty loud environment. Staff were friendly. Whenever I make it back to Richmond, I'll definitely drop in.

    Catfish, cabbage, yams  and lemonade
    Rosa D.

    While visiting my family in Richmond, I was told this place had great Catfish, people my mouth had an epiphany. OMG, my taste Buds and eyes lit up. The presentation and food was beautiful. I had the cornbread, cabbage, Catfish potatoes and lemonade . People please go and get a plate to go for family.. I had leftovers. Oh, the young hostess gave me a brief history, that this restaurant has been in business for 24 years and is black owned. That was a hugh plus and extra stars for them. Thank you for the beautiful service and friendly family atmosphere. I will be back on my next visit prayerfully. Rosa Davis

    Fried Catfish dinner with sides

    Moistest, most flavorful, succulent catfish ever with scrumptious sides to boot! Cooks know, if you don't want to make it yourself but want it just right.,,at its best...the place to go is Croaker's Spot!

    Twin Crab Cake Dinner
    Brandea B.

    My family & I used to make drives to Richmond for Croaker's Spot every Sunday, especially when they first opened. I love the overall ambiance of this restaurant and the art. I cannot deny how absolutely delicious the food is here. I highly recommend the twin crab cake dinner. The crab cakes are soft & lump but I do wish that they were bigger, the baked mac & cheese is so rich sometimes they give it to you in a block, and the collard greens are seasoned so well (which is hard to come by). The cornbread is is so moist and sweet, I could eat it every day. There are long waiting times at times, sometimes so long that you could run some nearby errands, come back, & you still have a little bit of a wait. The service is friendly but slow at times as well, I've once waited on my meal for over 30 minutes. I've called before to ask if there was a long wait for a party of 5 & was told there was no wait, came in not even 10 minutes after the call & had to wait over 40 minutes for a table. The parking at this location is bad, and it may take you a while to find a good spot within walking distance. I'd rate the food 5/5 & the service 3/5. I do hope that they do work towards improving that, as it could be something that deters newcomers away, it can make or break the experience in my opinion. I loved coming to this location specifically, I've gone to Petersburg & old Norfolk location, and the Richmond location is still my favorite, the food and service are better here. Though I no longer dine in & choose to take my food to go, I do still recommend this place if you're looking for some good southern soul food.

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    My daughter had an event at VCU and we decided to meet for dinner. The wait was over 45 minutes, but the food was well worth it.

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    Ask the Community - Croaker's Spot

    Where is parking?

    Street parking

    I REALLY want to support this place, but...is it really $20 for a po'boy?

    Yes, its worth it!

    Is this the restaurant mentioned in Jenny Han's book "Always and Forever, Lara Jean" page 127?

    No, this isn't the same restaurant.

    So they deliver?

    No , I don't think so.

    Does this restaurant have an ATM?

    Ive never seen one inside, Im not sure.

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    I saw this place on tik tok and told myself I would stop by and visit the next time I was in…read moreRichmond. My son had a basketball tournament, and this was the perfect time to stop by. I pulled into the parking lot and this place has a unique setup. All the tables are outside similar to checkers. The place looks like it belongs in a dessert or South of the Boarder based on the color which is odd as well. They take your orders at the walk-up window. When I originally arrived, I didn't see much business but while I waited for my food the cars were pouring in left and right. My hopes for the food increased. There is a menu on the outside that is somewhat difficult to read and navigate. A ton of options with some whopping prices. I ended up ordering the 1 Snack and Fries. I wanted something good but also light as I had another place in Richmond I wanted to try. $14.99 seemed good until I saw this bogus, Local meals tax on top of the state sales tax. This caught me off guard. I ended up waiting in my car for about 20 minutes and later heard my name called over the microphone. The gentleman showed me the food, and it was 3 large pieces of fish. The fish was delicious. The fish was Cooked well, and I could taste the flavor. Way more than I expected. Tartar sauce elevated the flavor. The fires were piping hot and good as well. I wish I had some ketchup, but they were still good. I loved that they were salted but if I had high blood pressure I should have stayed away. You can see the salt on the fries. They were good to me. Overall if I were in Richmond again, I'd definitely stop. The food was good. I would definitely try more options. The customer service was good. The cashier and food distributor were on their A game. Outside could use some love and care but it is what it is.

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    3.8(38 reviews)
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    Great food! They host R&B music after 5:00 to add to the ambience!…read more The support staff is excellent. REPEAT!

    I went to Ocean Crab and I will say this--the owner is very nasty…read more There's a little skinny Chinese guy (the owner) who acts like no mistakes can be made and he is NOT a man of his word. I ordered food and what I asked for was not even in my order. So I called to let them know. He told me when I come back I could get another plate or something else and I wouldn't have to pay, especially since I live far. When I got there, his whole attitude switched. He got aggressive and said, "why would I tell you that? nothing is free." I didn't even get to eat my food. Now let's talk about the atmosphere. Ever since they started playing loud music in there, it's just not the same. It's NOT kid-friendly at all. It's supposed to be a restaurant, but the mixed vibe is off. It turns into something else at night and honestly, it doesn't feel safe. If you go later when it's crowded, just know what you're walking into. Don't look at nobody wrong, don't drink too heavy, don't bump into anyone--because it can turn into a fight real quick. The ONLY positive thing I will say is Sandra the bartender--A+. If you do go, go to her. She's really good at what she does. But overall, the service, the attitude, and the environment is not it for me.

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    I drive down about once a month from Fredericksburg to buy crab legs, "fresh" fish, and sometimes…read morehot lunch/dinner plates. I've been coming for over 2 years now and my food is ALWAYS made fresh. The service is usually exceptional with the exception of one of the Hispanic males (but I won't let him change the rating). It is carry out only and I suggest bringing a cooler during the hotter months because they won't give you that much ice. In my opinion the shrimp isn't that great (taste farmed raised), but I am very picky about shrimp. The wait time is generally pretty good, but during holidays and nice weather be prepared for a lengthy wait. If it is busy I suggest parking at the goodwill to avoid getting stuck in their small parking lot. You have to ask for cups for sauces on the side and they will charge extra for just about everything else (like bread, lemon etc). They can get a heavy handed with seasoning so I always request very light to light depending on who is taking my order. The establishment is very clean, organized, and well maintained. Large-jumbo crab legs run about $25/lb (now in 2026 price increase) , sometimes they have Dungeness crab legs too. Shrimp varies by size, but roughly $11.99/lb-$22.99/lb. Fish varies from $6.99/lb-$15.99/lb. I've only purchased red snapper (to cook at home) and it did not taste great to me. I highly recommend buying their hot fried fish or cold whiting (to cook at home).

    Not consistent, i have gave them numerous chances. food is old, mushy, and has horrible smells…read more They have horrible customer service! we ordered a bunch of seafood, crawfish, shrimps and mussels and every bite was disgusting! never again!

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    The food is good. Menu has great offerings but the wait time is ridiculous. Orders are not prepared…read moreas requested. After a 25 minute wait my food was not hot. I got a takeout order. When I got home, a 2 minute ride from the restaurant my fries were cold. I ordered a Big Mike burger and asked for sauce on the side. It was not. I also got a second order of cheese fries (extra) were cold and a double smash burger with cooked onions. They used uncooked onions. It was very disappointing about the service. It needs to get better.

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