All around an excellent experience. Service was very personable and friendly. The tuna bites, scallops, corned beef hash, and fish and chips were very tasty. Highly recommend. read more

What a cute little place! We are passing through going from the OBX to Pennsylvania. We were looking for seafood from a non-chain. The outside is deceiving. Excellent service! All 4 of us ordered from the daily specials. Stuffed shrimp, fish tacos, Cajun pasta w shrimp and crab dip to share. Every thing was delicious and fresh. The stuffed shrimp had little crab cakes with no filler. Oh! And we got a cup of the seafood stew too. They have other food too, but we only ordered the seafood read more

My wife and I went to eat at this restaurant with our daughter, son-in-law, and 3 year old granddaughter early evening on Friday, 15 October 2021because our family members live about 25 miles away and had eaten here before and loved it. The restaurant is not large but it has a brightly lit, open dining area that is nicely decorated and has comfortable seats and choice of booths or tables and high seating if chosen. The menu is wonderfully varied and is augmented by a large list of specials. It serves breakfast all day additional to a good choice of hot sandwiches, soups, salads, seafoods, non-alcoholic drinks and also beers and wines, and desserts. There is a good variety of food on the menu designed/cooked for children's including the usual choices like chicken nuggets and Mac and cheese but also it has seafood/fish. One of us ate fish and chips (fries really) plus hush puppies- great portions of each that looked very tasty, I had large scallops pan-seared served with delicious home made tarter sauce and cocktail sauce- the scallops were wonderfully delicious and the condiments enhanced the flavor of the scallops plus hush puppies plus baked sweet potato served with brown sugar and butter and another of us had chicken tenders and fries, and our grand daughter had pop-corn shrimp (small) and fries, and another a well done western burger that had cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, caramelized onions, and pickles on a toasted brioche bun plus onion rings and fries. The burger was huge and looked delicious. Everyone ate everything or took take out to finish later as everyone was full and satisfied. While giving our server positive feedback I mentioned my wife and I were here for a family birthday from out of state and it was also our 44th wedding anniversary. The server said, "oh, we give you you a choice of 3 kinds of cake to have complimentary for your celebration. We choose a lemon cake with blueberry compote through out the good size slice of cake. It was delicious (we took it to go to have later at hotel as we were full of the great dinner we had. The servers were personable and efficient and the food came hot and tasty as I mentioned above. read more

We were on vacation and decided to try Halterman's Eatery. The Service was great. The Food was Delicious we shared the crab dip appetizer it was a nice size portion and tasted great. I had the Sea Scallops and they melted in your mouth. Hush puppies were good too. We would definitely recommend Halterman's Eatery. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in the Richmond area. We love the crab balls, combo platter, salads, big bang shrimp, fried shrimp, hushpuppies, deviled eggs, green beans, collards, coleslaw. Specials daily and always lots of options. You wont find seafood this good anywhere else nearby. Even has outdoor seating. Cute interior and very good service. read more

The best seafood and soups this side of the city! Come and try it you won't be disappointed

This is just an update to my more detailed review six months ago. Arrived at Seafarer about 7:45 pm on Wednesday night. All but a couple of tables were taken, but the family owned restaurant was short staffed... perhaps because it was New Year's Eve night. There were only two women handling all 25 tables ...seating patrons, taking orders, serving food, busing tables, even ringing up payment... only two women working the entire restaurant. Though there were two tables available and no one else was waiting, the tables hadn't been bused yet, so we ended up waiting about 5+ mins to be seated. Then it was another 15 mins before one of the two ladies took our order. By the time our food arrived, it was about 8:30 pm and the restaurant was mostly empty (it closes at 9 pm). I ordered the fried sampler platter ($24) and my date ordered a pound of jumbo steamed/ spiced shrimp ($19). The steam spiced/shrimp wasn't bad... pretty standard fare. My fried platter wasn't bad, but a bit greasy... perhaps because it was the end of the evening and the fryer grease was a bit depleted. Just a guess. The platter contained breaded butterfly shrimp, oysters, large scallops, a full size crabcake, two kinds of fish, and sweet hush puppies. I liked the butterfly shrimp the best, and perhaps scallops second best, though the crab cake wasn't bad either. I ordered deviled eggs as my side dish and they were not very good. Tasted somewhat like flavorless paste. The best thing about the evening was something we didn't even order... the complimentary basket of thick fried potato chips, which they serve while you're waiting for your order. They were warm, thick (about an 1/8-inch!) and delicious! Two of the specials were tempting: 'Shrimp & Scallop Linguine' and 'Bacon-Wrapped Scallops'. Both were almost $30 so I decided to pass, but they sure sounded good! I'm dropping my rating this time from 4-1/2 stars to 3-1/2 stars because of the under-staffing issue, which led to an exceptionally long wait to be seated and waited on... and the non-exceptional quality of the food overall. It wasn't bad, but not as good as I remember it 6 months ago... and perhaps just a little pricier now. I would still like to return to this place, but I think I'll skip the fried items next time... maybe try one of the specials instead. read more

The food is not to bad as long as you have an hour and a half to eat. We did have a group of 10. Our order was taken by one server. She seemed to do ok. Then at least a 45 min wait and the some of the sides come out. Then 15 mins later 7 meals come out. All of the sides are still not out. there were 4 different servers trying to help the table. None of them knew what was going on. They would come by and none of them even knew what was ordered. The 8th meal came at about and hour and a half. Some people still did not even have french fries,not a hard side. People started eating even without their whole meal. Meal 9 and 10 came after about an hour and a half and many others had already finished eating. It was the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. It was a birthday dinner and it was ruined!! I would not go back there even for a free meal. read more

For my 4 year olds birthday we told her she could pick where we ate dinner and of course she picked Halterman's! They have the best she crab soup and fried shrimp of anywhere in the Richmond area!! Super sweet family owned. Delicious food every single time! read more

I Had the tCajun fried catfish it was delicious the wife had crabcakes they were also delicious

I have visited the Seafarer's Restaurant on approximately 6 occasions. That being said the first time was good and the staff friendly. On the other visits not so good . While the staff is always courteous the food needs desperate help. The hush puppies are good and She crab soup was excellent on one of my visits . I tend to lean towards the Fried Seafood Platter but last night I ventured out and ordered the Seafood Au Gratin. Big mistake. Our order took a while and when it arrived I was impressed until I dug in . I can't complain about the amount of seafood in the dish as it was filled with backfin crabmeat,scallops,and shrimp. However,it tasted like a cheap American cheese processed watery sauce. The top cheese tasted like a cheddar and was broiled a little too much. The inside was not warm and almost cold . My scallops were barely cooked . I should have said something when the waitress came by and asked how things were but I didn't want to cause a scene. My husband was with me and that being said I didn't want to get him started as he would have caused a bigger scene than me . To be successful in the location you have to be good as you have some decent seafood establishments down the road a bit . I wouldn't go back as I have been burned too many times and the prices are a bit high to be disappointed again . My thoughts to the Seafarer is to get some decent recipes and follow them . Real butter a little cream and a little quality cheese could have resurrected this fiasco of a dish easily.While there are some items on the menu that are decent it's just not enough . I don't know what the kitchen looks like in the back but a dirty front door ,dusty table legs and chairs and window sills could use a good cleaning as well. read more

Craving some seafood, I was lucky enough to find this spot on my way to Urbana. I came in a little later than the lunch rush so I was able to quickly sit down and I was eating in about 5 minutes! The She-crab soup was delicious and hit the spot. I also had the calm strip appetizer and they were meaty and fresh. I left very satisfied and full! read more

I ate at this place, before Gordon Ramsey showed us just how gross it is. We had the she crab soup, it was really good. However, it gave us all the worst diarrhea ever. Hard pass, especially with a tp shortage. read more

Family run establishment, very friendly and informal service. They drop a basket of home made potato chips on the table to get you started - crispy, salty and addictive. The Seafood was fresh and perfect. My date had fried flounder - very lightly prepared. I had broiled Cajun catfish, also flaky and perfectly done. Beware the vegetables - our servings seemed like canned fare I would have expected at a diner. The awesome fish totally made up for the vegetables, but it was a funny quality contrast. The baked potatoes were A-ok too - we had white and sweet. So they are a safe choice. Desert was fine. read more

My friends and I were visiting the town and we got two references to try the restaurant. Well...it wasn't bad, it was average. The food did not have anything to be like "OMG! This is so delicious!". It was basically the same that I would get in a casual seafood restaurant in my hometown. There was enough food indeed. Price was reasonable. The service was good. Unfortunately, their AC was broken that day and by the end of our meal we weren't enjoying it the environment anymore. It was good but not enough to be a regular visitor in future trips to Mechanicsville area. read more

Awesome service from both servers, Lauren and Hunter, very attentive :) food is worth the wait for a delicious, fresh dish every time. the hush puppies are my favorite, you'll want to ask for extra read more

I had to pull our waitress aside to tell her that her banana pudding that she made was better than my mother in laws. My MIL was sitting right there so I had to be careful. I suggest that If you go here, save room for dessert. read more

Had the jumbo fried shrimp. All of them were undercooked; with 2 different halves raw. I complained; but the waitress preferred to dispute my definition of raw, instead of addressing my issue. She also suggested that I simply 'get something different' the next time we visited. Would love to comment on the hush puppies, but was unable to get any that were not so undercooked(even after 2 attempts), that on the inside the batter was dripping. The waitress was shown the state of the hush puppies; and put in a 3rd order for us to take home. I was not offered anything off of our bill; or any other accommodation. Therefore, we shall have to decline the waitress' suggestion of ordering different items the next time we visit, as there won't be a next time. Also, the prices are very much on the high side; for a strip mall small 'restaurant' in the middle of nowhere. read more

Lovely waitress and pretty restaurant. Theres were the compliments stop unfortunately. I love mom and paps places and really wanna like this place but food was awful. Got the dozen raw oysters - not edible - old smelled bad. Daily soup - crab was under-seasoned but edible with salt and pepper. Seafood stew not edible - just liquid not creamy with bad seafood. Gave up at this point and got the check. Paid $33 for 1 glass of wine, 1 beer, and two uneaten soups. read more

Good seafood, fried to perfection and served fresh and hot. We had the platter with whiting filets fried tender and flaky with excellent breading which is just enough to coat without masking the flavor of the fish. Jumbo shrimp again fried to perfection with minimal breading that complements the taste of the shrimp. The scallops were also fried just right and the crab cake was about all crabmeat with just enough seasoning to bring out the flavor of the crab. The hush puppies are just wonderful and with a hint of sweet they could be dessert! The sides were disappointing as the baked potato was not completely cooked making it hard in the center and the collards had large stem pieces and less taste having been cooked with fatback rather than ham. The service was very good and the sweet tea was fresh! We will return for the excellent seafood and hush puppies. A bit pricey but the quality was there so not a problem except for the sides! read more

A must stop on HWY 360 ! Fantastic food ! Don't let the strip mall look fool you !! Awesome great tasing food ! Fresh seafood, daily specials and homemade desserts ! When ever your traveling to or from the upper neck of Virginia, stop by for some awesome delicious food ! read more

Me and my family came in for a late lunch one afternoon and it was fairly slow. We had a table of 6 and there seemed to only be one server. It took what seemed to be an hour before my appetizer came out which was only cheese fries. Then the food proceeded to take even longer to arrive to the table not to mention it was brought out one plate at a time. The kitchen also missed an order so my grandmother had to wait even longer for her meal. Don't get me wrong the food was good but the service was unacceptable. Coming from someone who works in the industry at a way more high quantity place I'm very disappointed. The server wasn't the issue (besides him disrespecting his kitchen staff in front of us) but they were completely unorganized and unprepared for what they called a "busy lunch" according to what seemed to be a manager. She came to the table to apologize that she would discount our 155$ bill when I looked at the receipt the discount was $13.70. Why bother at that point? We were hoping Gordon Ramsey had done a better job but we were sadly mistaken. This will be the last time we come here. read more

We had a wonderful dinner at the newly rebranded Seafarer's. The steamed shrimp, deviled eggs, and banana pudding were all excellent. Loved the home-made chips starter. We will be going back. read more

A friend told us about this tiny, easily overlooked restaurant. Thank goodness he did! Great, traditional seafood meals in a simple, clean atmosphere. read more

so glad the seafood is still as good as it was before the big change in decor. lovely inside now and service great as always. collards used to be slightly sweet and my favorite anywhere. Brussels we so heavy with garlic got a little queasy ... read more

Everything I ate here was amazing! The crab dip was the best I've ever had, & I've had a lot. I got the seafood pasta carbonara and it was full of flavor. The scallops were cooked perfectly. My husband got the broiled flounder and it was super fresh, light and fluffy. We also got the brownie with ice cream. It was delicious! Rich but not too sweet. Highly recommend! Also the interior looks great, bright and open. read more

We didn't eat anything. Stopped in to check out the menu and decided the meals were a bit much for our hunger level. The waitress brought out a basket of chips while we were deciding to stay or go. We decided to head on. Never touched the chips she automatically brought and left $5 for the trouble. Another employee asked if we were eating in and we said we were not staying because we weren't sure what we were in the mood for. She said well sh** with a lot of attitude. We were only there 5 minutes. No other customers so no inconvenience. Giving one star because now we won't ever go back. In bad taste to take an attitude because we decided to leave. I will say I wasn't crazy about the strong fish smell from the seafood case but from other reviews the food must be good. The restaurant looked very clean. read more

I've been here four or five times and each time I've ordered something different. I always order broiled or baked and have not tried anything fried. Servings are large and the seafood is fresh. That being said, I think they over do it with the butter. All the meals my husband and I have ordered seem to be swimming in butter and I think it makes the food feel heavier than it should. The a la carte snow crab and steamed shrimp by the pound were very good. It may just be me, my family members seem to like this place every time. read more

The last visit was not good . The restaurant was not staffed properly and a group of 6 with a youngster took almost an hour and a half to get food . That would have been ok but several smaller groups came in after us , ate , and left before we even got our food . The food was good when it finally got there even tho we had to send wait staff back a half dozen times or so to fill order . Even at the end some sort of apology from mgmt / staff would have been nice . ( or perhaps deducting the app's , just a idea ) Previous visits have been good but it's quite a good drive out from richmond so unsure if I will have enough confidence to warrant the hour and a half roundtrip again . Needless to say passing many many restaurants to get there . As always - just keeping it real read more

Very worth the drive. Fantastic home cooked very fresh seafood. I am not a clean your plate type of person but could have licked it clean. We had the combination plater... 2 huge pieces of fish, shrimp, scallops, hush puppies, scallops and 2 side. Collard greens and sweet potato served with homemade butter... We will definitely be back! Very reasonable price too! read more

Excellent all you can eat crab legs and spiced shrimp! Steamed to order fresh! Highly recommended

Great steamed sampler. Spicy cocktail sauce with the right amount of horsey. My husband almost always orders the fried seafood platter b/c the breading is so light, especially on their scallops and shrimp. Very good collared greens. Salads are fresh but simple. Brought my hush puppies home to eat later and they were still crunchy hours later. read more

Wow, the reviews are spot on. Some of the best she-crab soup and fried seafood we've ever tasted. True to the reviews also, the service and ambience are not top notch, but not bad either. Really recommend. read more

We came to the Seafarer while visiting family here in VA. This place was outstanding! The quality is top notch. The service is friendly and fast. And the serving sizes - well, you won't leave this restaurant hungry. The fried seafood sampler was a table favorite. The bacon wrapped scallops were among the best I've had anywhere. I could go on and on, but the short review is that out of six different dinners, not one person had a complaint about anything they were served. read more

The food might be good but you wait forever for it. They must need serious help in the kitchen because it takes so long for your food. The chips that they bring to the table could be less greasy. I think once they get some organization in the kitchen things might move a lot smoother. read more

Food is good but service super slow!!! Definitely need help in the kitchen. Waited over an hour for meal. Wait staff does not seem to be organized. Homemade tarter sauce is awesome but I will bring a snack the next time to hold me over until food arrives. read more

Tried this place last Saturday evening. Took over 15 minutes to be acknowledged and another 20 to place our order. 45 minutes for our meal to be served. Fried oysters were greasy and the breading fell completely off when you tried to eat them. The seafood platter had 3 raw "fried scallops" and when we sent them back they replaced them with 3 that were 1/2 the size of the raw ones. Of the 2 sides that came with our meals only one was delivered and we couldn't find our waitress to let her know. The shrimp had a chlorine bleach taste...ugh! Very disappointed with the food and service!! read more

Excellent food! We have tried many of the menu items, but the specials have been to die for every time. The most recent is the swordfish with saffron sauce, it was incredible! The calamari appetizer is delicious, as are the crab balls, and the desserts are worth trying. Seafarers is a must if you are in the area. read more

Everything here was excellent!!!had the blackened salmon that comes in a saffron cream sauce.. I should have taken a pic. It was beautiful but I am usually so hungry I forget. Oysters on the half shell were fresh and tasty! This is a def must if you are in this area. Everyone is super friendly! My hubby had the stuffed shrimp with crab. He said it was excellent as well...! read more

Great fresh seafood spot. Niece portions but the wait is at least 45 minutes for entrees. Oh I have to mention the slaw was good the first visit but water down this time. We were so SURPRISED to see a charge of $3:99 for our Blacken Rockfish. Who does that! read more