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Shagbark is my neighbor, and I mean that literally, I hear them when they wrap up nightly, and I have visited several times over the years. Overall, I'd say 8/10 experiences have been fantastic, so I'll give them the full 5 stars. There was one point where they really ticked me off, so I didn't visit them for a full year, but then I tried them again and they've been great ever since. My evergreen favorite dish to order has been their flounder. It's consistently good, aside from that one time I referenced. While I like the jerk salsa prep, I would love for them to bring back the parmesan crusted version - that was top tier. On my most recent visit, I switched it up and ordered their short ribs. Holy cow. My friend and I sat at the bar. We each ordered one. The bartender was audibly stunned to see that we both finished our plates. Like, he made a comment about it. But dang that meal was insanely good. I try to avoid using the phrase "best I've ever had" but....maybe!? Their cocktails are great as well. I most recently had their prized Shagnog even though I don't like bourbon or rum, and WOW, it was good! Their salads and desserts tend to be great too, and I've heard excellent feedback on their wine list. Service is overall good. Expect to pay a pretty penny. That short rib dish I referenced was $49. It's a great special occasion spot and it's also just nice to sit at the bar. Comfy seats. I'm a fan.
TLDR: good service and food. Not on top of my list to return. The restaurant is decorated very nicely. Beautiful chandeliers, outdoor/natural ambiance/atmosphere. Super ample parking available. Limited cocktail menu. Good wine list. All dishes were plated nicely. After you order they bring a bread plate. The potato rolls were out of this world and I would've bought a dozen to take home if I could! Everyone agreed. The rest of the bread plate was fine. The menu seems to change/update with the seasons. It is not an extensive menu, and they were willing to make minor adjustments, such as a different type of rice on a given dish. Appetizers: The clam and corn chowder was wonderful. I would go back to have that. I just wish there were a couple more clams. The Caesar salad was very large, like a whole head of romaine lettuce. My friend said it was extremely peppery, but he enjoyed the salad and the dressing. His wife had the other salad and said she enjoyed it. Hubby had the crab cake and said it was very good. It is a normal size crab cake so could be shared for an appetizer. Entrees: I Had the flank steak. It was cooked to order and I really enjoyed the accouterments served with it. The potato was very good and I liked the bits of apple I came across mixed in with the Brussels sprouts. Hubby had the chicken dish. He raved about the puree that was under the chicken. It was served with a bunch of raw spinach, which seemed a bit strange. Friend had the pork chop and it was very large! Cooked to order and he really enjoyed it. His wife had the tuna dish and said it was good. She was not raving about anything though. Dessert: I tried the sticky toffee pudding and it hit the spot. Enough to share after two courses and bread. Friends shared the chocolate chess pie. It was not what we expected and they said it was very good. They raved about the banana ice cream that came on top! Service was good, though the server was not very personable. Very business-like and did not make recommendations, which was disappointing at a high end restaurant. They did keep our water full and checked in as often as needed. Overall it was a pleasant experience. We left full and having eaten a good meal; however, we all agreed it's not on our "must return" list.
This restaurant was amazing! It was a vibe, from the music, the staff, and the food. Emily and Rachel were our servers and they offered great food and drink selections! The roasted and fried oysters were magnificent (some of the best I've had in the city). My husband and I will be back again for another date night adventure!
The ambiance is very nice, cozy and clean. The food was not "it" for me. The pork belly app was tender indeed but the cold sauce on top made it underwhelming. The hominy or "grits" tasted like paper mache. For the pork chops, the server asked me if I wanted it medium well I told him since it was pork, I would prefer for it to be well, but not burnt however, as you can see in the picture, it came out charred on the edges and dry in the inside, the macaroni and cheese that it was served with reminded me of Annie's mac & cheese that you would buy in a box. After I told the server I did not like my food. He did offer me something else, but he did not seem very happy with me. The butter however that was served with the bread was amazing. Best butter I have ever tasted in my life. Proscecco was a good brand and good serving nice and nice price point. I would go back for the bread and butter and wine.
We had an interesting meal here. The staff were really friendly and let us enjoy the bar an hour before our table was ready. Highlights were the chicken fried oyster starter and the lamb loins in the main were delicious. Opportunities: The fried green tomatoes were a confusing dish because it came with shrimp & blue cheese, but I couldn't taste the cheese. The braised beef special had three strong flavor profiles (corn, fennel, and braised beef) that required them to be eaten together to make sense, due to them competing on the plate. Lastly, while the lamb loin was the best meat of the evening, we were bummed how the veggies it came with felt like over cooked stir fry pieces covered in a brown sauce that didn't impart much flavor, just visual appeal. We had a great time but just wished the food rose to the beautiful decor and service of the restaurant.
Absolutely amazing! This spot has been on my places to try when I visit Richmond and it did not disappoint!! The atmosphere was fairly relaxed and chill and it wasn't super busy. However, I do recommend making a reservation just to ensure you have a table. The food was absolutely delicious!! Keep in mind that their menu does change so my entree may no longer be served there depending on the season. Everything was absolutely delicious and just perfect. I especially loved the scallop entree I got and their pork belly was perfection. The Duck Breast was so succulent and the pork chop was just amazing. Overall, this is a really wonderful spot with delicious food and a great menu that is changed occasionally so there's always something new to try! I highly recommend popping by if you're in the area and looking for a nice spot to have dinner!
We have chosen Shagbark a handful of times over the years and always enjoy our visits. This outing went exceptionally well because it feels like they have figured out how to lower the volume level so you can have a convo without yelling. Absolutely love their natural element aesthetic with the wood panels and the clean but cozy feel; even the bathrooms are aesthetically pleasing. We started out the evening with some "shagnog" and a classic old fashioned. Their signature eggnog cocktail was the way to go. The nutmeg meringue made the spiked eggnog feel delicate and classy, especially in the coupe glass. It was actually too good bc I drank mine way too fast and forgot to take pictures! Before our appetizers came we received some complimentary bread and salted honey butter which was pretty awesome for how it tasted and that we got for free. Complimentary bread is not happening much these days. We actually got three different varieties too. Cornbread, thyme roll and a spicy chipotle bread. For apps we did the ceviche and the fried green tomatoes. The ceviche was done very well with a nice acidity and several levels of flavor. The fried green tomatoes were also very good and probably could've been eaten on their own without the tomato jam, but that was a nice touch. Really loved the salad and sliced almonds that went with it. For dinner, we ordered the herb roasted filet of swordfish, the rosemary garlic grilled beef tenderloin special and the crispy skinned Chesapeake rockfish. All three of us really enjoyed our entrées completely. Almost so much that we didn't want to share lol. My swordfish was done perfectly; the smoked Surry county sausage and the Hanover field peas prepared ala Hoppin John style that accompanied was delicious. Slightly on the salty side, but didn't stop me from cleaning my plate. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the tenderloin special and could not stop talking about the gravy (foie gras emulsion) and the blackberry veal jus. Having had one bite I agree it was very good. My father-in-law really enjoyed his rockfish and was impressed by the cornucopia of ingredients that went with it underneath that included a candy roaster squash puree AND a red curry coconut cream along with mushrooms, bok choy and peanuts. Sadly we were to full to partake in dessert but it's something to look forward to on our next visit. Def saw some stuff I want to try.
If you are in search of an intimate dining experience with a calm, serene environment then you should give Shagbark a try. I opted for appetizers as a meal. The Cesar salad was good, but could use less char because it had a burnt after taste. The fried oysters were amazing! I would highly recommend them 10/10. The oysters were good and tender and the sauce was flavorful. The cocktails were also a good balance of alcohol and mixers. They weren't too strong or overpowering.
My wife and I celebrated four years of marriage at Shagbark on 3/16/23. After a less than stellar experience at Midlothian Chef Kitchen I put a lot of pressure on Shagbark to make up for another restaurant's complete failure. I'll cut right to the chase; Shagbark is now my GOLD STANDARD for fine dining in Richmond. As a matter of fact, in 2 days (8/23/23), we are dining here with our son to celebrate his 18th birthday! The reason who chose Shagbark is because the entire experience was flawless from start to finish. It starts with the wonderful hospitality of our server. He set the entire tone for the evening. He encouraged me to move out of my comport zone and order a drink with a bit of hair on it. I'm glad he did talked me into it because really liked the drink. We ordered two starters which were fantastic. One was a special which were these fire roasted peppers with pecans, onions, and a delicious sauce. Our second appetizer was the crispy Chesapeake Bay chicken fried oysters. That app was by far the best. Everything about the dish was perfectly balanced. For our main entrees my wife ordered the Parmesan crusted filet of flounder and I had the cast iron seared duck breast. Both of our entrees were spot on. This is exactly what you would expect from an executive level chef. Lots of places in Richmond serve good food but on this night the CLASS and hospitality of the staff really stood out. Thank you Shagbark.
We had a great time celebrating a birthday at Shagbark. It's an upscale seafood and steak restaurant in Richmond. Only available reservation was 5:00, so we decided to dine like early birds for the evening. I ordered a local passion fruit cider - it was crisp and flavorful. My partner ordered a special eggnog based cocktail that he raved about the entire meal. For entrees, we ordered the chicken and the salmon. The chicken had a crisp bacon- like topping that was delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked, though I skipped on the grapefruit garnish. The restaurant itself is stunning - beautiful chandeliers and light fixtures. The art work on the walls is a bit eclectic but overall lovely atmosphere.
Shagbark is top notch in all grading categories. Service Food~Taste/flavor/quality Presentation Atmosphere/vibe Value The service is always polite, attentive and professional. The menu is always exciting and flavorful. I love how they offer the set of foods (chicken, pork, beef, fish/seafood and vegetarian) and modify the preparation and sides. The menu is always evolving! The presentation is always perfect. I'm always comfortable and relaxed with the environment of the restaurant. The upscale food offerings are on par with acceptable pricing. This past evening was all of the above. The braised lamb was so tasty and tender. The Mai Mai was very flavorful. The wines were perfect with our meals. Shagbark has an awesome wine list and if you ever need recommendations you should always ask for Rodney. We celebrate most holidays and birthdays with a great meal at Shagbark.
Five Stars EVERY visit for over 9 years (see my previous reviews) Chef & Owner Walter Bundy's seasonal menu is artfully currated with the freshest ingredients And I'd be remiss if I did not mention the personal attention GM/Wine Director Rodney R brings to the experience. My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more
2 months ago
7/22/2026: A lovely evening with my fabulous monthly dinner crew minus one key, glamorous, member who helps complete us. Missed you K! I had not visited Shagbark in a few years and glad to see the quality of the food has remained top notch. We enjoyed lamb empanadas and chicken fried oysters to start. Followed up with a Strip Sirloin special and Shrimp & Squid Ink pasta. Entrees were exceptional. Finished off with the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert which was not quite as good as I remember. Overall a lovely meal. I would have liked to have a sommelier recommend a wine from the extensive wine list. Also, the sticky toffee pudding I remember was served warm. read more
My fiance and I brought our moms here for an early Mother's Day celebration and had a wonderful time. I made a reservation in advance. We were seated in the Lounge area near the entrance and it was pretty nice. My MIL loved the cow painting that was hanging. There is a lot of animal art where we were seated. The service is great here. We were checked in on a lot, but not in an overbearing way. This is located in Libbie Mill, so there is a lot of free street parking and parking lot spaces. They had women and men's restrooms. This is a sister restaurant to Julep's in downtown. I have been wanting to try this spot for a long time now and am happy we finally did. They are very creative with their dishes here and I think sometimes it makes a big bang and other times it falls a little flat. My MIL and I both got the springria. She got the red and I got the white. The red was the better of the two. We started with a caesar salad and the lamb empanadas for the table. The salad was fine, it had too much going on for me. We all loved the lamb empanadas (our waitress even said they were her favorite). We all loved the butter and bread choices that we started the meal with. I really liked the cornbread. For mains, my fiance and I shared the sirloin special. My MIL got the soft shell crab. My mom got the branzino. I love that they split the sirloin for us, it was so kind and perfectly portioned for us. It was a tasty special. The branzino was a great cut of fish, however, the sauce combinations made it a bit confusing, so we weren't the biggest fan of the flavor. My MIL adored her soft shell crab. We all had a wonderful time here! read more
10 months ago
Shagbark is my neighbor, and I mean that literally, I hear them when they wrap up nightly, and I have visited several times over the years. Overall, I'd say 8/10 experiences have been fantastic, so I'll give them the full 5 stars. There was one point where they really ticked me off, so I didn't visit them for a full year, but then I tried them again and they've been great ever since. My evergreen favorite dish to order has been their flounder. It's consistently good, aside from that one time I referenced. While I like the jerk salsa prep, I would love for them to bring back the parmesan crusted version - that was top tier. On my most recent visit, I switched it up and ordered their short ribs. Holy cow. My friend and I sat at the bar. We each ordered one. The bartender was audibly stunned to see that we both finished our plates. Like, he made a comment about it. But dang that meal was insanely good. I try to avoid using the phrase "best I've ever had" but....maybe!? Their cocktails are great as well. I most recently had their prized Shagnog even though I don't like bourbon or rum, and WOW, it was good! Their salads and desserts tend to be great too, and I've heard excellent feedback on their wine list. Service is overall good. Expect to pay a pretty penny. That short rib dish I referenced was $49. It's a great special occasion spot and it's also just nice to sit at the bar. Comfy seats. I'm a fan. read more
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1 year ago
TLDR: good service and food. Not on top of my list to return. The restaurant is decorated very nicely. Beautiful chandeliers, outdoor/natural ambiance/atmosphere. Super ample parking available. Limited cocktail menu. Good wine list. All dishes were plated nicely. After you order they bring a bread plate. The potato rolls were out of this world and I would've bought a dozen to take home if I could! Everyone agreed. The rest of the bread plate was fine. The menu seems to change/update with the seasons. It is not an extensive menu, and they were willing to make minor adjustments, such as a different type of rice on a given dish. Appetizers: The clam and corn chowder was wonderful. I would go back to have that. I just wish there were a couple more clams. The Caesar salad was very large, like a whole head of romaine lettuce. My friend said it was extremely peppery, but he enjoyed the salad and the dressing. His wife had the other salad and said she enjoyed it. Hubby had the crab cake and said it was very good. It is a normal size crab cake so could be shared for an appetizer. Entrees: I Had the flank steak. It was cooked to order and I really enjoyed the accouterments served with it. The potato was very good and I liked the bits of apple I came across mixed in with the Brussels sprouts. Hubby had the chicken dish. He raved about the puree that was under the chicken. It was served with a bunch of raw spinach, which seemed a bit strange. Friend had the pork chop and it was very large! Cooked to order and he really enjoyed it. His wife had the tuna dish and said it was good. She was not raving about anything though. Dessert: I tried the sticky toffee pudding and it hit the spot. Enough to share after two courses and bread. Friends shared the chocolate chess pie. It was not what we expected and they said it was very good. They raved about the banana ice cream that came on top! Service was good, though the server was not very personable. Very business-like and did not make recommendations, which was disappointing at a high end restaurant. They did keep our water full and checked in as often as needed. Overall it was a pleasant experience. We left full and having eaten a good meal; however, we all agreed it's not on our "must return" list. read more
This restaurant was amazing! It was a vibe, from the music, the staff, and the food. Emily and Rachel were our servers and they offered great food and drink selections! The roasted and fried oysters were magnificent (some of the best I've had in the city). My husband and I will be back again for another date night adventure! read more
2 months ago
6 months ago
The ambiance is very nice, cozy and clean. The food was not "it" for me. The pork belly app was tender indeed but the cold sauce on top made it underwhelming. The hominy or "grits" tasted like paper mache. For the pork chops, the server asked me if I wanted it medium well I told him since it was pork, I would prefer for it to be well, but not burnt however, as you can see in the picture, it came out charred on the edges and dry in the inside, the macaroni and cheese that it was served with reminded me of Annie's mac & cheese that you would buy in a box. After I told the server I did not like my food. He did offer me something else, but he did not seem very happy with me. The butter however that was served with the bread was amazing. Best butter I have ever tasted in my life. Proscecco was a good brand and good serving nice and nice price point. I would go back for the bread and butter and wine. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
We had an interesting meal here. The staff were really friendly and let us enjoy the bar an hour before our table was ready. Highlights were the chicken fried oyster starter and the lamb loins in the main were delicious. Opportunities: The fried green tomatoes were a confusing dish because it came with shrimp & blue cheese, but I couldn't taste the cheese. The braised beef special had three strong flavor profiles (corn, fennel, and braised beef) that required them to be eaten together to make sense, due to them competing on the plate. Lastly, while the lamb loin was the best meat of the evening, we were bummed how the veggies it came with felt like over cooked stir fry pieces covered in a brown sauce that didn't impart much flavor, just visual appeal. We had a great time but just wished the food rose to the beautiful decor and service of the restaurant. read more
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Absolutely amazing! This spot has been on my places to try when I visit Richmond and it did not disappoint!! The atmosphere was fairly relaxed and chill and it wasn't super busy. However, I do recommend making a reservation just to ensure you have a table. The food was absolutely delicious!! Keep in mind that their menu does change so my entree may no longer be served there depending on the season. Everything was absolutely delicious and just perfect. I especially loved the scallop entree I got and their pork belly was perfection. The Duck Breast was so succulent and the pork chop was just amazing. Overall, this is a really wonderful spot with delicious food and a great menu that is changed occasionally so there's always something new to try! I highly recommend popping by if you're in the area and looking for a nice spot to have dinner! read more
7 months ago
We have chosen Shagbark a handful of times over the years and always enjoy our visits. This outing went exceptionally well because it feels like they have figured out how to lower the volume level so you can have a convo without yelling. Absolutely love their natural element aesthetic with the wood panels and the clean but cozy feel; even the bathrooms are aesthetically pleasing. We started out the evening with some "shagnog" and a classic old fashioned. Their signature eggnog cocktail was the way to go. The nutmeg meringue made the spiked eggnog feel delicate and classy, especially in the coupe glass. It was actually too good bc I drank mine way too fast and forgot to take pictures! Before our appetizers came we received some complimentary bread and salted honey butter which was pretty awesome for how it tasted and that we got for free. Complimentary bread is not happening much these days. We actually got three different varieties too. Cornbread, thyme roll and a spicy chipotle bread. For apps we did the ceviche and the fried green tomatoes. The ceviche was done very well with a nice acidity and several levels of flavor. The fried green tomatoes were also very good and probably could've been eaten on their own without the tomato jam, but that was a nice touch. Really loved the salad and sliced almonds that went with it. For dinner, we ordered the herb roasted filet of swordfish, the rosemary garlic grilled beef tenderloin special and the crispy skinned Chesapeake rockfish. All three of us really enjoyed our entrées completely. Almost so much that we didn't want to share lol. My swordfish was done perfectly; the smoked Surry county sausage and the Hanover field peas prepared ala Hoppin John style that accompanied was delicious. Slightly on the salty side, but didn't stop me from cleaning my plate. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the tenderloin special and could not stop talking about the gravy (foie gras emulsion) and the blackberry veal jus. Having had one bite I agree it was very good. My father-in-law really enjoyed his rockfish and was impressed by the cornucopia of ingredients that went with it underneath that included a candy roaster squash puree AND a red curry coconut cream along with mushrooms, bok choy and peanuts. Sadly we were to full to partake in dessert but it's something to look forward to on our next visit. Def saw some stuff I want to try. read more
3 years ago
If you are in search of an intimate dining experience with a calm, serene environment then you should give Shagbark a try. I opted for appetizers as a meal. The Cesar salad was good, but could use less char because it had a burnt after taste. The fried oysters were amazing! I would highly recommend them 10/10. The oysters were good and tender and the sauce was flavorful. The cocktails were also a good balance of alcohol and mixers. They weren't too strong or overpowering. read more
My wife and I celebrated four years of marriage at Shagbark on 3/16/23. After a less than stellar experience at Midlothian Chef Kitchen I put a lot of pressure on Shagbark to make up for another restaurant's complete failure. I'll cut right to the chase; Shagbark is now my GOLD STANDARD for fine dining in Richmond. As a matter of fact, in 2 days (8/23/23), we are dining here with our son to celebrate his 18th birthday! The reason who chose Shagbark is because the entire experience was flawless from start to finish. It starts with the wonderful hospitality of our server. He set the entire tone for the evening. He encouraged me to move out of my comport zone and order a drink with a bit of hair on it. I'm glad he did talked me into it because really liked the drink. We ordered two starters which were fantastic. One was a special which were these fire roasted peppers with pecans, onions, and a delicious sauce. Our second appetizer was the crispy Chesapeake Bay chicken fried oysters. That app was by far the best. Everything about the dish was perfectly balanced. For our main entrees my wife ordered the Parmesan crusted filet of flounder and I had the cast iron seared duck breast. Both of our entrees were spot on. This is exactly what you would expect from an executive level chef. Lots of places in Richmond serve good food but on this night the CLASS and hospitality of the staff really stood out. Thank you Shagbark. read more
2 years ago
We had a great time celebrating a birthday at Shagbark. It's an upscale seafood and steak restaurant in Richmond. Only available reservation was 5:00, so we decided to dine like early birds for the evening. I ordered a local passion fruit cider - it was crisp and flavorful. My partner ordered a special eggnog based cocktail that he raved about the entire meal. For entrees, we ordered the chicken and the salmon. The chicken had a crisp bacon- like topping that was delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked, though I skipped on the grapefruit garnish. The restaurant itself is stunning - beautiful chandeliers and light fixtures. The art work on the walls is a bit eclectic but overall lovely atmosphere. read more
4 years ago
Shagbark is top notch in all grading categories. Service Food~Taste/flavor/quality Presentation Atmosphere/vibe Value The service is always polite, attentive and professional. The menu is always exciting and flavorful. I love how they offer the set of foods (chicken, pork, beef, fish/seafood and vegetarian) and modify the preparation and sides. The menu is always evolving! The presentation is always perfect. I'm always comfortable and relaxed with the environment of the restaurant. The upscale food offerings are on par with acceptable pricing. This past evening was all of the above. The braised lamb was so tasty and tender. The Mai Mai was very flavorful. The wines were perfect with our meals. Shagbark has an awesome wine list and if you ever need recommendations you should always ask for Rodney. We celebrate most holidays and birthdays with a great meal at Shagbark. read more
2 years ago
The amazing Raven was our friendly-helpful-happy server made the evening fun. All tables in dinning room were full. The short ribs were excellent & the duck breast. Great list of desserts: they are known for sticky toffee pudding which we both ordered. Different & deeelicious! "This place is really hopping" my friend Robin said. read more
6 months ago
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My husband and I picked Shagbark for a dinner to celebrate our anniversary. It was recommended by some people we know and after checking out the menu, we were sold. I made a reservation for 6:30 and we were seated promptly when we arrived. We were seated at a two-top table...I was hoping because it was a special event that we would get a premium seat, but we were seated in kind of a hallway area with not much of a view. For drinks I ordered a glass of red wine and my husband ordered an old fashioned. Later in the meal I also ordered coffee, which is Lamplighters coffee, which is yummy. We warned the server that we were going to order a lot to try but will take home what we didn't finish. For appetizers we got a half dozen oysters from Tangiers. They were really good! Got to support Tangiers because the island is suffering because of climate change. We also got the fried oysters, which were good but desperately needed acid and/or salt, and the scallops. Final appetizer was the ham and cheese board, which is a ham spread and pimento cheese. To be honest, this was the best of the apps. For entrees I got a steak special and my husband ordered lamb with pasta. We were so stuffed we took most of the entrees home. These too were in need of salt, but they were cooked to the requested temperature. My daughter wanted the sticky toffee pudding so we ordered that to go for her. I did sneak a taste and it was wonderful. I'll definitely give Shagbark another try. There were so many interesting menu items that I'd like to try. read more
7 months ago
The four of us came here for dinner for the first time and were tremendously pleased with both the service and the excellent food. My wife and I both had the highly recommended porkchop and thought it to be delicious. The chop was cooked perfectly and not at all dry. It was served with Jalapeno Hominy (ho-hum) and Vinegar Roasted Cabbage (wonderful). My daughter had the Shrimp & Grits and proclaimed it to be the very best ever. For dessert? The Sticky Toffee Pudding with Bourbon Gelato and it, too, was outstanding. What a great place this is... Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Value: 4 stars Ambiance: 4 1/2 stars read more
Great experience, happy it was on business expense. The restaurant is really pretty and has a casual, but upscale vibe. I arrived ahead of our group, so had a drink at the bar. The bar is small and all seats were filled, so used one of 2 standing tables. Bartender was excellent, was easily able to give a good option for hazy, NE IPA, quickly came over as each new person arrived and service and closing the tab was fast. Our large group dinner was executed flawlessly, service was a stand out! We had a variety of appetizers and all were good. I ordered pork chops and they were delicious. I really enjoyed the light blueberry sauce and the side Gorgonzola bread pudding; very different. For dessert, I ordered peanut butter and chocolate terrine and coffee (Lamplighters). The terrine was so light and airy. I didn't take a picture, but I really loved the look and feel of their coffee cups. Small touches! The price point is expensive, but they do everything you expect for it - creative food, great flavor, excellent service, and atmosphere. read more
Went to celebrate my aunt's birthday. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server was actually the same server I had last July. We started with the scallop ceviche and the ham salad and pimento cheese plate. Delicious and great presentation. We had the crab cakes. Delicious and a good mix of flavors with the polentos and arugula. You must try the crab cakes before they disappear from the menu. I love the ambience of Shagbark. It's fresh, clean and inviting. I like the parking behind the building so you don't have to street park or use the parking garage. read more
Amazing So it's anniversary time for us and we usually go to a nice joint. This did not disappoint. We didn't know what to expect so we dressed up well dressed up for us and it was worth it They greeted us at the door and acknowledged our anniversary which was awesome. The atmosphere made you want to eat. We started with tequila shots. Just 1 each. We ordered a glass of wine and then the appetizer. But first the server Tariq was awesome. The tequila was his idea. We ordered our food and they brought out a bread plate. 3 different breads with a tasty whipped butter to spread. 1-onion loaf 1-corn bread 1-pimento bread. So tasty. Then came the appetizer it was a pork belly and they split the plate it had a salad and a piece of bread with it. Very tasty and flavorful. Gone in a few seconds. Wanted more. Then came the cod so fresh and light and wonderful flavor. Very well presented and flavored. Dessert is next and that was sticky toffee. Wow wow wow. So cool and so amazing. This place is awesome for a nice evening out. It is a little on the speedy side but not too bad. Loved it and will be back. Tariq is an awesome server and made the night very cool. read more
2 years ago
OMG. Had reservations here for my early birthday dinner on a Wednesday at 6:45pm. The restaurant was fairly busy but not quite full with plenty of available seating at the bar. Upon arrival, my fiance and I were asked who's birthday it was and I excitedly claimed it as mine! It was a nice touch that because his mother made the reservation and told them that we were celebrating a birthday, they went the extra mile to wish me a happy birthday at the door, personally. We were seated promptly and my fiance's parents arrived just a couple minutes after us. I ordered the Shagbark Smash with blood orange, Aperol, vodka, and lemon. It was delicious! I actually ended up having two. For starters, we ordered the Mussels, the Fried Oysters, Pork Belly, and were also brought some of their house bread with honey butter and sea salt. All the appetizers were delicious, not only the main component but all components -- even the collard greens with the oysters and the grits with the pork belly. My soon-to-be father-in-law said that the grits were some of the best he had ever had! For dinner, I had the Short Ribs with pappardelle pasta. The dish was amazing! So delicious, and the short ribs were cooked perfectly. It was obviously rich, so I ended up boxing half, which is going to make a perfect leftover dinner! For dessert, we had the Sticky Toffee Pudding and OMG -- it was SO good. All of the food here is perfectly balanced, and the toffee added a nice crunch. They even brought it out with a candle for my birthday! All in all, 10/10 -- food, drinks, and service. It's safe to say that Shagbark might be one of my new favorite restaurants in the Richmond area! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Our server was Talal. He was excellent. Started with appetizers. There were four of us. The Beet and apple salad was okay. The Soft shell crab came tempura style and was very good. There was a spicy side with it. Just too spicy for me. And it sat on a corn dish. Creamed and wonderful. Then we were asked if we wanted bread. Oh yes we do. The bread was delicious. And I love the butter that is served with it. Main entries; I had the duck. I was too full so most of it was packed up and taken home . But I did have the duck skin that was nice and crispy. Spouse had the swordfish. He ate it all. And the couple we were with had salmon. They ate it all and enjoyed. We were all too full for dessert so dinner was finished. I also had the Bold Rock tangerine cider. It was delicious. I thought it was slightly sweet. Although I was told it is considered dry. I liked it. The restaurant is pleasant and comfortable Easy to roll in with my wheelchair which is always appreciated by me Next morning: Just a quick update. Left over soft shell crab was just great leftover for breakfast this morning. read more
2 years ago
Came for a Birthday dinner. Bruce was a champ he was really attentive, helpful, kind, and thoughtful thank you so much. read more
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4901 Libbie Mill E Blvd
Ste 175
Richmond, VA 23230
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Does Shagbark still do brunch? I saw several postings and photos related to brunch; however, the restaurant only has evening hours listed on their website and there is no sample menu up for brunch. Thanks!
No. Just verified. They may revisit, but not now.
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