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I brought my grandma is for our happy hour date. She wanted to eat somewhere by the water. Island Shrimp was directly on the water with amazing views of downtown Richmond. The weather was perfect and the restaurant was causal, but very nice inside. We sat in the bar for happy hour since it isn't offered outside. Our bartender/server was very nice. I asked her name but I can't remember it - it was unique name that started with an "S" I think. She was super sweet. We had some cocktails, wine, and garlic shrimp with the crab dip. The drinks were good and the wines were very generously poured. The food was ok. Everything needed more flavor, salt mainly. We'll be back simply for the vibes!!
Had high expectations, left disappointed but a good place for an aesthetic view! --------------------------------- Food: started with the calamari which was good! Mains were subpar - ordered the pineapple shrimp boat in a pineapple which looked really appetizing but unfortunately this was a situation where the food looked better than it tasted. The rice was unexpectedly plain (could be improved with maybe seasoning or a pineapple fried rice to integrate the pineapple, which was really just serving a structural purpose), and there were only 2 tiny pieces of bok choy despite it being included in the menu item description; our other dish was a shrimp plate, which had more fries than shrimp Recommendations: liked the calamari most Affordability: would say this was not good value for the price paid (~$30/meal) Ambiance: nice restaurant over the James river, with bright blue themed tropical interior aesthetic Service: main issue here was the service, understandably saturday evenings are busy for businesses but it was about ~8 PM when we arrived, and while we were seated relatively quickly (as there were many open seats), it took a while to place an order, and we noticed that the employees/manager seemed very stressed so there was probably something going on (?maybe someone called out sick unexpectedly), regardless it took a while to place an order and even longer for the food to come -- this review is not to disparage the staff (as our waiter was very kind) but hopefully advocate for more employees as the staff seemed stressed :( Good for: aesthetic views (dinner over waterfront)
Love the vibe at The Island. My bar experience was fantastic. Drinks were tasty. Even though it was chilly outside the inside of The Island felt cozy and lively. My shrimp and other food was amazing. Aly is always trying to make sure everyone feels noticed and makes sure our orders are 100%. Love The Island.
Island Shrimp at Rocketts Landing nails the setting -- attentive service and waterfront views that elevate the whole experience. Garlic Shrimp Pineapple Boat is the standout. well-cooked shrimp, garlic butter, and layered sauces that bring richness without overpowering the dish. The lumpia was decent, though it lacked the depth and authenticity I'm used to growing up in Hawaii. Still enjoyable, just not transportive. Overall, strong seafood in a prime location -- order the fried rice.
I'm so glad I came here!! Island Shrimo has been on my to do list for quite sometime so I decided to take myself on a lunch date for Valentine's Day! I really enjoy this part of town i mean you can't go wrong with the view of the river while eating lunch! Of course I ordered the calamari, which was perfectly seasoned and the right kind of crispy! The bartender made a specialty drink for Valentine's Day that was so delicious, it was rimmed with chocolate and sprinkles, sooo good!! It was a little chilly the day I came in but I for sure will be back to try the patio and really enjoy the views of the James rivers while enjoying fresh seafood!
Great vibe as the sun went down behind the river. The open garage doors mixed with the bright countertops made it feel island-like. I ordered the wings crispy and was worried when they came out, but the skin had great crisp that covered the moist chicken wing. The pineapple boat was good, but not much of an island flare and there was only one slice of pineapple and a couple pieces of bok choy to compliment the dish.
Carol and I had a delightful Valentine's happy hour at the Island Shrimp Company. The garlic and coconut shrimp were absolutely delicious along with the crab dip and chips! Plus their IPA was quite tasty! Highly recommended!
Friendly staff, stunning sunset views with the patio seating, and food & drinks were delicious taking us to the tropics.
I am always excited to dine at Island Shrimp Company at Rockett's Landing. I always enjoy the relaxing view of the James River while dining on reasonably priced Caribbean themed cuisine. The decor & the ambiance of the restaurant embraces a laid back beach motif. Dining at ISC is almost like having the pleasure of taking a mini beach vacation while still being able to stay close to home. The food & the drinks were delicious. I had their Mai Tai, which was very flavorful & visually pleasing to look at. My husband ordered the Painkiller & he said it was tasty & there was no skimping on the alcohol content of the drink. We shared an appetizer of their Wings, which were also flavorful, tender & juicy. My husband ordered the Coconut Shrimp[from the Appetizer menu] & French Fries as his entree & was very satisfied. Our entire meal was very filling. My husband rarely has leftovers, however, our food was so satisfying that on this visit he did have leftovers to take home. As my entree selection , I ordered their Pork Sandwich which came with a side order of fries. I really enjoyed the sauce on the pork & the pork itself was tasty & tender. We shared dessert, the Hula Ice Cream Pie & it was HUGE! It was also total yummy. A perfect combination of flavors & definitely a dessert that was meant to be shared. Throughout our dining experience, our server was courteous, attentive & helpful with menu options. I definitely recommend ISC if you enjoy Caribbean & beach themed restaurants with relaxing views of the James River. That also provides attentive customer service. I look forward to returning to this location in the near future.
If I could give more than 5 stars for the experience here I would. Our server Emma was a joy to have and the GM manager Alycen was a pleasure!! If you are in the Richmond area you NEED to stop here to enjoy eating river side!
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly, attentive staff, riverfront views and vibrant atmosphere, and delicious shrimp and tacos.
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3 months ago
Incredible food. Great vibe. Live music was such a treat. Best piña colada I've ever had. Crème brûlée was a bit curd-y but did not overshadow the great vibe, great service, and freshness of the food. It was too hot to sit on the patio overlooking the river but I'd imagine that would be spectacular on a lovely day. read more
11 days ago
Could have been a great experience... until it wasn't. The appetizers were actually really good--we had the garlic shrimp and calamari and enjoyed both. The ambiance was great too, so we were off to a good start. Then my entrée came out with the chicken completely burnt and dry. I asked if they could just replace it with a salmon filet à la carte. Over 20 minutes later, still no salmon, while my rice and vegetables sat there getting cold. At that point I just canceled it. It really shouldn't take 20+ minutes to fire a piece of salmon, especially when it's replacing an entrée that came out like this. What really disappointed me was that I was still charged for the dry a** chicken. I'm usually pretty understanding when something goes wrong with a meal--it happens--but how management handles it makes all the difference. At the very least, the entrée should have been taken off the bill. Great ambiance and the appetizers were solid, but management could have done a much better job making the situation right. Unfortunately, it left a bad impression after what could have been a really nice experience. read more
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5 months ago
Date night. Had the shrimp tacos. Batter is nice and light on the shrimp, tortillas were very good, the fillings, salsa, slaw, etc. were all very good. Little bits of diced jalapeño was a nice touch. Grilled corn was good as well. Had a beer, wife had a pina colada, she said it was one of the best she has had. Not overly sweet as many of them tend to be. The location is fantastic, great views of the James and city of Richmond. Lots of historical stuff around and it is right next to the capital trail. Also, server was a super, sunny and warm young lady. read more
I brought my grandma is for our happy hour date. She wanted to eat somewhere by the water. Island Shrimp was directly on the water with amazing views of downtown Richmond. The weather was perfect and the restaurant was causal, but very nice inside. We sat in the bar for happy hour since it isn't offered outside. Our bartender/server was very nice. I asked her name but I can't remember it - it was unique name that started with an "S" I think. She was super sweet. We had some cocktails, wine, and garlic shrimp with the crab dip. The drinks were good and the wines were very generously poured. The food was ok. Everything needed more flavor, salt mainly. We'll be back simply for the vibes!! read more
Had high expectations, left disappointed but a good place for an aesthetic view! --------------------------------- Food: started with the calamari which was good! Mains were subpar - ordered the pineapple shrimp boat in a pineapple which looked really appetizing but unfortunately this was a situation where the food looked better than it tasted. The rice was unexpectedly plain (could be improved with maybe seasoning or a pineapple fried rice to integrate the pineapple, which was really just serving a structural purpose), and there were only 2 tiny pieces of bok choy despite it being included in the menu item description; our other dish was a shrimp plate, which had more fries than shrimp Recommendations: liked the calamari most Affordability: would say this was not good value for the price paid (~$30/meal) Ambiance: nice restaurant over the James river, with bright blue themed tropical interior aesthetic Service: main issue here was the service, understandably saturday evenings are busy for businesses but it was about ~8 PM when we arrived, and while we were seated relatively quickly (as there were many open seats), it took a while to place an order, and we noticed that the employees/manager seemed very stressed so there was probably something going on (?maybe someone called out sick unexpectedly), regardless it took a while to place an order and even longer for the food to come -- this review is not to disparage the staff (as our waiter was very kind) but hopefully advocate for more employees as the staff seemed stressed :( Good for: aesthetic views (dinner over waterfront) read more
4 days ago
Love the vibe at The Island. My bar experience was fantastic. Drinks were tasty. Even though it was chilly outside the inside of The Island felt cozy and lively. My shrimp and other food was amazing. Aly is always trying to make sure everyone feels noticed and makes sure our orders are 100%. Love The Island. read more
15 hours ago
Island Shrimp at Rocketts Landing nails the setting -- attentive service and waterfront views that elevate the whole experience. Garlic Shrimp Pineapple Boat is the standout. well-cooked shrimp, garlic butter, and layered sauces that bring richness without overpowering the dish. The lumpia was decent, though it lacked the depth and authenticity I'm used to growing up in Hawaii. Still enjoyable, just not transportive. Overall, strong seafood in a prime location -- order the fried rice. read more
I'm so glad I came here!! Island Shrimo has been on my to do list for quite sometime so I decided to take myself on a lunch date for Valentine's Day! I really enjoy this part of town i mean you can't go wrong with the view of the river while eating lunch! Of course I ordered the calamari, which was perfectly seasoned and the right kind of crispy! The bartender made a specialty drink for Valentine's Day that was so delicious, it was rimmed with chocolate and sprinkles, sooo good!! It was a little chilly the day I came in but I for sure will be back to try the patio and really enjoy the views of the James rivers while enjoying fresh seafood! read more
Great vibe as the sun went down behind the river. The open garage doors mixed with the bright countertops made it feel island-like. I ordered the wings crispy and was worried when they came out, but the skin had great crisp that covered the moist chicken wing. The pineapple boat was good, but not much of an island flare and there was only one slice of pineapple and a couple pieces of bok choy to compliment the dish. read more
Carol and I had a delightful Valentine's happy hour at the Island Shrimp Company. The garlic and coconut shrimp were absolutely delicious along with the crab dip and chips! Plus their IPA was quite tasty! Highly recommended! read more
1 month ago
Friendly staff, stunning sunset views with the patio seating, and food & drinks were delicious taking us to the tropics. read more
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I am always excited to dine at Island Shrimp Company at Rockett's Landing. I always enjoy the relaxing view of the James River while dining on reasonably priced Caribbean themed cuisine. The decor & the ambiance of the restaurant embraces a laid back beach motif. Dining at ISC is almost like having the pleasure of taking a mini beach vacation while still being able to stay close to home. The food & the drinks were delicious. I had their Mai Tai, which was very flavorful & visually pleasing to look at. My husband ordered the Painkiller & he said it was tasty & there was no skimping on the alcohol content of the drink. We shared an appetizer of their Wings, which were also flavorful, tender & juicy. My husband ordered the Coconut Shrimp[from the Appetizer menu] & French Fries as his entree & was very satisfied. Our entire meal was very filling. My husband rarely has leftovers, however, our food was so satisfying that on this visit he did have leftovers to take home. As my entree selection , I ordered their Pork Sandwich which came with a side order of fries. I really enjoyed the sauce on the pork & the pork itself was tasty & tender. We shared dessert, the Hula Ice Cream Pie & it was HUGE! It was also total yummy. A perfect combination of flavors & definitely a dessert that was meant to be shared. Throughout our dining experience, our server was courteous, attentive & helpful with menu options. I definitely recommend ISC if you enjoy Caribbean & beach themed restaurants with relaxing views of the James River. That also provides attentive customer service. I look forward to returning to this location in the near future. read more
If I could give more than 5 stars for the experience here I would. Our server Emma was a joy to have and the GM manager Alycen was a pleasure!! If you are in the Richmond area you NEED to stop here to enjoy eating river side! read more
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Jared provided great service. We highly recommend the Pineapple Boat and the Pineapple Brulee. read more
6 months ago
Visited Saturday afternoon on a hot day. Not too busy, enough to be spread out without being shoulder to shoulder on their outdoor patio. Bright and airy space with a lovely view of the water, chill vibes all around, surprisingly lively given the small crowd. I start with their Isco cocktail flight to loosen up and cool off. Out of the three sampler drinks, the Pina Colada was the star. I usually avoid ordering pina coladas because many places fall flat, mostly because of my high expectations after having the ones in Puerto Rico (Pina Colada's birthplace). But this Pina Colada was top-notch, while the other two cocktails of the flight were watered down and forgettable. For lunch, I had the Teriyaki Glazed Salmon. It was refreshing, and while the flavor was present, it was lacking sauce, and the rice was a bit tough. Probably should've ordered the shrimp instead, but was craving fish. Overall, I would go back for the Pina Colada, nice view, chill vibes and to try out the shrimp. read more
1 year ago
Came for Mother's Day! The atmosphere was really nice and honestly a perfect day. There is a nice flower swing backdrop at the entrance which made for a nice photo op, The interior is modern, fresh, and coastal. There was even a steel drum player! It's located right by the water and it was so nice to be seated to overlook it. The food wasn't bad! We enjoyed the wonton nachos for the table and also shared a couple of the cocktail flights. The shrimp tacos were pretty good although it came with a weird sauce that no one at the table was a huge fan of. The seared pineapple boat was tasty and it was also a huge portion! The salmon dish was okay, not seasoned super well but not bad. The rockfish curry really was not a curry as you would expect. we were definitely expecting it to be a little bit saucier although the curry itself was delicious. Unfortunately just wished there was more! The experience was okay, I will probably assume it's due to the busy day when we came. It took a very long time to seat us even though we had a reservation, and they tried to put us indoors even though our reservation was for outdoor seating. Thankfully they were able to accommodate when I pointed this out. They did not clean underneath our table and there was a bunch of cereal underneath from what I assume was a baby or toddler who had been there before. The plates were not very clean and when we sent a couple back, no one returned with clean ones. It was also difficult to get our server as attention to bring the check over and when asked for an itemized receipt, it was totally forgotten and we weren't able to find our server for another 20 minutes. read more
Beautiful restaurant right by the water. It was a bit chilly outside but the view made it worth having an outdoor seat. Also, came in on a weekday and there was live music. Walking in, we were greeted shortly after and were provided seating quickly. Waitress was kind and patient in taking our order or answering our questions. Food was delicious, especially the shrimp. I like the different flavors of shrimp, but the garlic shrimp and butter was definitely my favorite. The calamari was typical, but still tasty. I would the only downside is that it is quite pricy for the amount of food that you get, but would still be willing to come back. read more
1 year ago
Pretty disappointed with the bar service. We waited about 10 minutes before someone made eye contact with us, which I get because it was a Friday night (7pm). But when we got our drinks, mine was half filled. We had to request for the bar to be wiped down, which had other people's silverware and crumbs. We ordered garlic shrimp from the app menu and had to request cutlery. I asked the bartender (Jordan, I think) and she slapped the beer tap and handed us plastic forks... We felt like we really inconvenienced the bar staff, but the one in particular, by dining. Throughout our time there, food kept being brought to us for another table. I work with Toast... it's really not hard to transfer a table. Another bartender cashed us out, and didn't give my change. Despite the poor service, I would've given a larger tip had she not assumed my change was for her. We chose to stop by because we heard the music from the restaurant next door and wanted to check it out. Everyone looked like they were having a good time (possibly overserved with alcohol, though!) but unfortunately we did not. read more
We have heard lots of great things about this place and finally decided to try it. I started with their cocktail flight to try a few different drinks and the painkiller was delicious. For the meal I ordered the fish tacos and they were loaded with fish. Sometimes I feel like you don't get quite as much food with tacos and leave hungry but not here! Our server, Joi, was very attentive and polite. While sitting at our table we had a great view of the sunset and could look out right over the canal which added to the "beachy" feel of this place. Would definitely recommend and I can't wait to return! read more
Joi was awesome! I had the mahi mahi curry and coconut shrimp. It was delicious! We celebrated a birthday and got a free dessert. The food came very fast and it was so fresh! The cocktail flight was also pretty cool but not sure it was quite worth the price. Service was awesome, the whole staff was very friendly. Ambiance was nice and clean. Definitely recommend! read more
Island Shrimp Co. 4/20/2025 3:30 reservation Parking is ridiculous as it is with most restaurants downtown. AND they keep building. I literally had to drive to Gillies Creek Park, park my car and get a Lyft. Because of that reason I can say I'll not come back. Today I just happen to be feeling a little adventurous. Surprisingly they were not really busy. I guess the apartments and the other restaurant is taking up all the parking spaces. Upon entering I was a little surprised because I thought it was a little more fancy than it is. It is a casual kid friendly restaurant. The kitchen area straight ahead reminded me of a diner.. The waitress was very nice. Although I ordered tacos I would have preferred silverware to scoop up the stuff that fell out of my taco. No biggie, I'll use my hands. I ordered the crab & artichoke dip. - it came with fried wontons. The portion size was small if I had to share it, it wouldn't have been enough. I wish I had a few lumps of crab to remind me I was actually eating crab dip. Otherwise it was fine. Sweet tea - I requested more ice it was still warm. It also had an after taste. I ended up asking her to remove the tea from the check. No issues there. Shrimp tacos - while I ordered the shrimp tacos I must say the teriyaki glaze salmon sounds good. I didn't order it because if it came out overcooked, i would have been mad. So I ordered the shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos were good the sriracha aioli sauce does have a hint of spice (although I asked and was told it wasn't spicy) but nothing crazy. It's doable. I'm just glad I got it on the side. I got a to go box for two of the tacos because I couldn't eat all of it but I'm taking it home so that says something lol. Bathroom - the mirror was dirty and there was trash everywhere and considering it's 330. I feel like they haven't been open that long somebody could've cleaned it by now. All that said, the view over the James River was nice. Patio seating is dog friendly. Total cost $42 w/20% tip for food and $22 in Lyft because of lack of parking Honestly, I would've been OK with the $42 but because I had to pay to Lyft.... Was all this worth $62? Nope Check em out for yourself. read more
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Kyle H.
Hi Deneen, I am sorry we didn't quite live up to expectations,…
I really enjoyed my take out order from this spot! We were in town briefly and staying at a hotel nearby. I tried the Teriyaki Green beans, Strawberry salad with coconut shrimp and shrimp and corn chowder. Each dish was super flavorful and delicious! I wanted something lighter so I opted for smaller dishes and was very happy with what I had. The service was fast and everyone was nice. We just walked in and picked it up and ate in our hotel room. But my interactions were positive. Id' go back if in the area again. The restaurant itself was really cute and had fun decor. Cute lil spot!! read more
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We stopped in for a quick bite before an apartment tour. Sat outside and enjoyed looking over the river and the boats coming and going. We split the Shrimp platter (coconut, garlic, old bay) which is 6 shrimp a flavor. They were all delicious and flavorful! Once moved we plan to come back and try more. read more
The best thing about this mainly seafood restaurant is the view of the James! We sat outside under an umbrella and enjoyed watching the boats on the river. We grabbed some beers and appetizers which were ok, but pretty average. The service was ok too. I also loved the photo backdrop of the tropical plants and flowers when you walk in. That was fun! I still miss the Conch Republic, but for a quick bite and a drink, Island Shrimp Co. is AOK. read more
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