The worst part of my experience at SiStar is having the food sit in the back, forcing me to smell…read moreit the whole car ride back home. I ordered 6 Pieces of Korean Fried Chicken, with the Seafood Platter. (Oysters, Scallops, Shrimp) It tasted just as amazing as it smelled. The Korean Fried chicken was glazed beautifully, and was very sweet and savory. It had an amazing crust, and the 6 pieces was well priced. The Seafood Platter was all done Tempura style, breaded and fried. Each piece was so juicy, especially the scallops. I was expecting to finish the 6 pieces and seafood platter in one go, but it took over two meals. The portions were great for what I had paid.

Came here for some seafood while visiting Richmond. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with…read moreplenty of parking. Due to COVID, the place had tables and chairs for inside dining, but they were stacked to the side and they only offered pickup orders. We ordered the fish and shrimp platter, which came with fries or coleslaw. We got the fries. We were a few minutes short of the lunch special, where you could get the the same thing, for 3 dollars cheaper (we paid 9 and some change), but with smaller portions. The kitchen is located near the front register and you can watch while your food is being prepared. The menu is, of course, heavy with seafood options in addition to steamed crabs and crabmeat for sale. The fish was thin and fried perfect and crispy. The shrimp as well. Fries were golden and good as well. All in all, a good place to grab a quick bite of seafood when in the area.

I want to start by saying that when I do a food review, I try to be as understanding and objective…read moreas possible. I am kind and generous in my critique and try to maintain a professional decorum. With that said, I ordered four pieces of Whiting, sweet potato fries, green beans, and three chicken thighs. All of it was garbage!!! I expected four normal-sized pieces of fish, but instead, I received cut-bite-sized fish. The grease that was used to fry this fish was not fresh. My chicken thighs looked and tasted like they had been cooked some days ago. I received approximately 11 fries, and the green beans came straight out of the can with no seasoning. I understand that we live in trying times, but this is ridiculous. Usually, I would give restaurants the benefit of the doubt, but I can honestly say this is a one-and-done for me.

Well, this is quite the way from me but I made it and they did not disappoint. If you like Dave's…read morehot chicken or the croaker spot, this is for you. Let's talk about the food y'all. Not the best area but the food is INCREDIBLE. From the Nashville sliders to the shrimp Po boy and the fish. It was all so good. The service was fast even though they were super busy. It also looks like they get a lot of to go orders. I started off with the fish and shrimp platter. I'm not sure what that's called but the fish was fresh, fried to perfection. Shrimp was also really good, pairs well with tar tar sauce. The shrimp Po boy was my favorite. The sauce on it was SO GOOD, the bread was incredibly fresh. 20/10 for the Po boy. The manage habanero shrimp was super spicy but so good. The fried oysters was a unique menu item. Good as well. The sliders, we customized and got one hot honey and one Nashville hot. Both delicious. Also come with fries and I love a good fry. The wacky whiting sandwich was a fun and delicious item as well. Perfect for fish lovers that are looking for something more. The loaded Mac and cheese was so good as well. Lastly we had the funnel fries and it was a unique touch and was so good! The decor is cute but I don't love that it's attached to the gas station. Overall, the food was extremely good and definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Some of the best fried flounder I've ever had. Four of us dropped in for dinner on our way from…read moreNorfolk back home to RVA. I had coleslaw and sweet potato fries to go with my sandwich. The portions were so generous I took most of the fried flounder sandwich home and at it for two more meals! Service was good and the place was just like most other places like it. The cleanliness was real and much appreciated.

Went here after not coming here in a minute and needless to say I won't be back. I ordered the…read moretacos and paid $9 for 2 tacos and no fries or drink is included. They are no à la carte. Not to mention you only get 3 pieces of shrimp on each small taco.

The food was excellent with lots of choices. The wait is well worth it. The restaurant was very…read moreclean also.

I normally never write reviews, but I felt like sharing my experience because I left feeling very…read moreuncomfortable and disrespected. My family and I came here to celebrate our kids' birthday. The gentleman at the register was very nice, but unfortunately, the interactions with some of the other staff left a completely different impression. I've noticed before that some of the staff seem to give us uncomfortable looks whenever we come in, but I've never experienced anything direct enough to say anything about it--until this visit. I ordered a sweet tea and paid for it along with our meals before we were seated. The woman who seated us also brought out our drinks, including my sweet tea. We were sitting for roughly 30-45 minutes before anyone came back to ask if we needed refills. By that point, the ice in my drink had completely melted. When the waitress asked what I had been drinking, I told her I had a sweet tea. She repeatedly asked me if I was sure, while looking at my cup, then made a facial expression and shook her head before walking to the front register to speak with the staff who had taken our order and brought us our drinks. I could see them looking in our direction and discussing my drink. At that point, I went to the register myself with my receipt because I wanted to make it clear that I had, in fact, paid for the drink. I wasn't trying to cause a scene--I simply didn't appreciate being made to feel as though I was lying about something I had already paid for. The gentleman at the register said "okay" several times and seemed to dismiss the situation, perhaps because he didn't want it to escalate. I walked away, but I was still left feeling embarrassed and singled out. I can't say for certain what anyone's intentions were, but as a Black customer, the interaction made me feel stereotyped and treated differently. The fact that I had to prove that I paid for a drink that was literally brought to my table by their own staff was especially uncomfortable. There was another moment that added to the overall feeling. My dad thanked the sushi chef, and the chef didn't acknowledge him at all. Again, by itself, that might seem small, but combined with the other interactions and the way we've felt treated during previous visits, it contributed to the overall impression. The food honestly isn't bad, and that's why we've continued coming back. But good food doesn't make up for customers feeling unwelcome or watched because of the color of their skin. I'm sharing this because I hope management takes these experiences seriously and trains staff to treat every customer with the same level of respect. And if you're a person of color who has experienced something similar here, please know that you're not necessarily "tripping" or imagining how you're being treated. Sometimes it's not one obvious incident--it's the accumulation of small interactions that leaves you feeling like you're not welcome. Unfortunately, after this experience, I don't feel comfortable spending my money somewhere that makes my family feel this wa

Had a great experience at Crafty Crab! It was just us two moms and four kids, so getting everyone…read moresettled and comfortable could've been chaotic, but our waiter did an awesome job helping us get situated right away. He was patient, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food was flavorful, fresh, and came out quickly, which is always appreciated with kids at the table. Overall, such a fun and welcoming atmosphere the music was great, had our kids jammin-- we'll definitely be back!

Mimosas had no orange flavor…read more hushpuppies were a weird shape Only restaurant that made me vomit right after

To me this is a quintessential small business and owned local joint. I happen to be in the area and…read morewas curious to check it out and I'm glad I did! I ordered turkey wings which were season to perfection and so good. I will definitely be back to get another order of those really soon. I also had an opportunity to just chat with the staff and they were very down home, genuine and good folks. This place has been there for 60 years and that's amazing for a black-owned small business and restaurant, so kudos to them. Keep serving up good food. This isn't your typical eat-in but that's okay. Call ahead. Place your order or stop in and just pick it up and you will be set.

This is my go-to place when I want some fresh fish. Flavored to perfection. Good service, portions…read moreand prices. Chill laid back spot. Plenty of parking.

Incredible food. Great vibe. Live music was such a treat. Best piña colada I've ever had…read more 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.

Could have been a great experience... until it wasn't. The appetizers were actually really good--we…read morehad 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.

Best place to get fresh, succulent deep fried oysters in a flash!…read more I treat myself to their dinner plate with bettered fried okra as a side. It's a bit of an investment, but the freshness and food quality is excellent. The wait staff and window folks are courteous and very competent. I've never been disappointed. I wholeheartedly recommend Sugar's Crab Shack for a delicious meal you'll be sure to remember fondly!

Today my wife wanted to get some fish and I was already down with the plan. We went to our spot…read moreSugar's and we were the first in line and had a short wait no more than 20 minutes since they started serving people. I ordered the just fish that comes with ten (10) pieces. Yes count them 1, 2,3,...10. Just like the Count on Sesame Street. Everyone is locked on right. I paid the money and the guy at the counter charged me for how many? Ten (10) fish pieces. After my short wait, my order was ready. The guy at the window showed me the fish looking golden brown and delicious. Hot piping hot. I said they looked good and ready for liftoff. Got to the car and my wife and I were happy at the time. After several hours and other stops we made it home. We live in Baltimore Md. A short 4 hour ride away. When my wife had unpacked the food and she asked me did I eat any fish? I said No? If I had she would have killed me before the plate got cold. She said that then they (Sugar's) did not give us piece number 10. The Boss was not happy and neither was I. Now I don't mind paying for delicious food and will do again. What I do mind is paying for fish that does not appear on my plate. I felt RIPPED OFF! If someone in the back of the house can't count to ten (10) and your employing someone who doesn't know how to count to 10, I am wondering what else is going on in the back of the house. Advise 1) Moving forward I will ask them to count them before accepting the finished product 2) Don't buy the Onion Rings. My wife does not care for them and she is an Onion ring person. Let's do this again but I'm bring the Count with me and the number 10 JUST TO MAKE SURE WERE CLEAR!

Just about two blocks from the Alteria theater and close to VCU so perfect place to grab a bite to…read moreeat before a show. Not a lot of seating- 3 tables and two long bar areas. But nice service and people working the night we were there. Also has the fisherman vibe with the decor inside. Food: Crab dip and the homemade chips-very good!!! Buffalo wing special that night was also very good! Good flavor to the wings Beer-can't recall what my hubs had, but he liked it. Overall a great small dive-ish bar with good food and service.

The food and drinks are all reasonably priced, and they have a solid variety! The vibes are very…read moremuch dive bar-esque, and the music is rather loud so I do not recommend this place as a date option or for anyone you're trying to catch up with lol. But for a casual hangout and for seafood lovers this place is a solid option! The crab hush puppies & spicy honey butter were absolutely delicious, & cooked to perfection! I was really looking forward to the crab melt but I think it was a bit too cheesy. it could make a great sandwich instead of being open faced though. The service was decent, & everything was out quickly.

We came here for dinner and didnt make a reservation. We waited 30 minutes for a table to open up…read more The wait wasn't bad but next time we will reserve a table. We tried the oysters, the pork chop special, and the skate wing. The oysters were delicious! Clean and briny with a fermented Jimmy Nardello and the tasteful hoja Santa oil . The skate wing was delicious and came off the bone so easily. The pork chop was DELICIOUS! It had a steak texture and sweetness from the sauce.

We had a great dinner at Alewife! The small plates and the oysters really stood out to us, so this…read morewould be a great place to come for drinks and bites. We started with incredible oysters- I'm not a huge oyster person, but these really stood out, especially the seasonal mignonette. We ended up ordering another two because we liked them so much! Our favorite dish of the night was the Nashville hot shrimp- great heat level and flavor, they were perfectly crispy and paired so well with the house pickles and white BBQ sauce they were served with. We could've easily taken down another plate of these. They had a tomato hand pie special that we also really enjoyed, as well as the crab hush puppies. We liked our entrees (swordfish and the smash burger, which wasn't really a smash burger but was still a solid burger), but enjoyed the small plates much more. We ended with the white chocolate budino, which is a pretty generous portion and was SO tasty- it came with a ton of brownie chunks and cocoa nibs! Service was really friendly from everyone there. My only critique is it is LOUD inside, so be prepared to speak up. We'd definitely return if we were back in the area!