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    Halterman’s Eatery

    4.1 (126 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fried whiting lunch
    Tee B.

    Just go!!!! The best fried fish, shrimp, slaw and tartar sauce ever, lol! The waitress was nice but busy so not very personable. We ordered the lunch jumbo shrimp with fries and fried whiting with baked potato which comes with hush puppies and slaw, both dishes were very fresh, well seasoned and piping hot 10/5! I cannot wait to try something else! The fish was so good I ordered one to take to my daughter ( her side was the potato salad, yummy)...there was a long wait for my (they were busy, kitchen staff seemed limited but they eventually got my order out) but it was well worth the wait that fish was so so good! The venue was nothing grand but it was clean and welcoming! If you feel like taking a short drive for some amazing food, go!!!

    Total bill.  Not bad
    Michael S.

    Okay, this may be a generous 5 star rating. I acknowledge that. But it was definitely a 5 star experience on this day. My wife was craving soft shell crabs, and due to my own procrastination she didn't get any last year so I was determined to make up for it. So we called around and Halterman's had them. So off we went. The restaurant is in a strip mall about 7 miles from anywhere. Don't let this stop you. It is what I would consider a double storefront, with maybe 15 or 16 tables. Parking is very easy. Enough preliminaries, let's talk food. First, they bring house made chips and what seemed to be their tartar sauce as an amuse. The chips were crunchy and perfect, the sauce -- whatever it was -- was perfect for this and added a salty savory component. Next we ordered crab dip. This was not as crabby as I was expecting but the flavor was really good. Salamandered cheese/crab, well balanced. What stood out here was the deep fried pita wedges. We've had them baked, never deep fried. They were crisp on the outside, pillowy on the inside. Good temp control, nice bite. Then the mains. Wife had the soft shells. Came with two sides, she chose fries and deviled eggs. The soft shells were cooked eastern shore style, lightly buttermilk breaded and fried. They were exactly what she had been craving. Sweet, just at the perfect stage of soft. And the mustard was still intact -- so many kitchens remove that, and it is a mark of skill for my wife that it was there. The fries were beach-style, and we immediately asked for vinegar to augment. The deviled eggs were good for a restaurant. I had fish and chips. 3 generous pieces of fish (there's an option for just 2) with more of those fries. The fish was breaded well, and cooked to perfection. I believe they are using cod, which is an acceptable fish for this dish. I ate two, and the third piece was a nice lunch, even cold. Tartar sauce was perfect, cocktail sauce was a bit tame -- needed more horseradish. Service -- absolutely flawless. We unfortunately kept the young man running for various things we discovered we needed, and he executed without any sign of stress. Also, the hostess was obviously thorough in disinfecting tables and seats between guests. We could not have asked for a better meal or a better experience. Look, it's a fried fish place. And it has other comfort food types of things (and from a previous visit, I can promise you the desserts are good.) But taken for what it is, this is an excellent fried fish place and worth the drive.

    Cajun Pasta with Chicken and a taste of heaven!
    Mike W.

    Wow this is a nice hidden gem! The atmosphere is amazing! Resturaunt is clean and roomy and kid friendly!! The portions for the plates are very good size! If you leave hungry then it is your own fault! The hush puppies are the bomb! The chicken tenders are the best I've ever seen! The Cajun Pasta is perfection with chicken! Prices are very good! The sweet tea is southern perfection! After your done hit Jo Jos Fishing store next door and get some fishing poles at a great price! Support the small businesses!

    Burger

    The food was so good I loved the taste of it and and everything was amazing best birthday for my grandpa

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    Vernita T.

    My mother and I have been twice and the service is point on every time. Both times were during a rush of customers but you are still seated pretty quickly. Now to the good stuff... the food! Guys when I tell you if you are a fan of seafood you want to stop here. Everything of crab was just that crab meat but picture without all the filler, the home made chips and ranch dressing you get like you would bread at other restaurants and it comes warm to your table! All the sides are top notch and s team southern cuisine. Do yourself a favor and GO! PS I will go through my pictures and try and post everything I have a tried so far

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    Food is always great along with good ole country hospitality!! Not far from Richmond, just down the road a piece.

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    capt greg had great crabs now someone else is cooking crabs and running the operation. the crabs…read morewere horrible. I bought 2 dozen #1 males. They were full of water. When you pulled off a claw, water ran out of the shell. The meat was watery and terrible. Don't waste your money. Heads up, you are supposed to steam crabs not boil them in water.These people do not know how to cook crabs.

    I have been a fan of Captain Greg's for quite some time. I have even referred quite a few people…read morethere over the years. They usually don't disappoint with the size of the crab, and the flavor of the crab used to be on point. They have been in Mechanicsville for years. The last couple of times I visited left me questioning my loyalty. I have been trying a couple of places in the area, and maybe I'm particular about crab and how it's prepared. When I buy anything, regardless of what it is, customer service can ruin the experience. I purchased crabs from here a couple of weeks ago and the lady at the register refused to put the crab seasoning on the crabs (I thought that was the idea). I hate a bland crab! I have tried Crab's, crab boils, sauteed crabs, steamed crabs etc... Yes size does matter, but not if they are bland. During the second visit, I was happy the owner was present ( he's nicer). He tried to accommodate me, however I requested female crabs (my preference) and when I arrived home I had male Crab's. Yes ! They were nice and meaty, but tasted like rubber. I was so disappointed, and upset, but at this point I was over it. It's a shame because I had been hankering some Crab's and 3 day's later, I still have the Crabs. I tried to doctor them up but, no bueno! I have purchased Crab's from places I didn't expect to like, and they were better than Captain Greg's! I don't think I will be returning, but I guess I'm particular.

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