I always forget how much I like Shagbark's decor and atmosphere until I walk in - it just feels like a place you want to be! Big bar, fairly open concept, cool lighting. Service is fantastic and they have a wide selection of wines, ranging from very affordable to very not affordable. They also offer half bottles of wine (my husband isn't a huge wine fan). I've been here twice and both times there were highs and lows, consistently in the same places. Highs are at the beginning and end of the meal - appetizers and desserts. And low (we can equate this to good, not knock your socks off) being the entree. My husband and I had the most creative and delicious appetizer we've had in a while! It was their Patrick Henry Cornmeal-Crusted Fried Shrimp & Tabasco Cheesecake. Yes, I know, the name could be shorter. But WHAT?! How can you not order this weird concoction?! We couldn't resist and no regrets at all because it was SO good. The low for me was their scallops - they were a bit chewy for my taste - I want my scallops to melt in my mouth, and for what we paid, they should have. But we ended with a high - dessert. Sticky toffee pudding. Order it and enjoy every single delicious bite! read more

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What a horrible experience I had here as a local Libbie Mill resident it pains me to write this review because prior to my last Shagbark encounter I loved this place - the food and the service however my most recent visit did not measure up in either category. First off there is a bread service, but the bread they served my table was as hard as bricks. Apparently they do not inspect the quality of food before service. Then they conveniently ran out of the special although they were still advertising it so we ordered something else. The fish we ordered in place of the special was served as dry as the oven it was cooked in. Again no quality inspection of the food being plated. I wish I could make up all of these mishaps but I cannot. What is worst is the server was not compassionate about these issues rather she was annoyed and appeared to rush us out the door when it came time to settle the check although there were other tables still eating. Here is a diners tip for the restaurant, no one comes out just to send food back. As you can see by my profile I travel and dine out frequently therefore I know what stellar service is. After the number of poor executions, fine dining restaurants typically comp the entire bill and invite you back however last night the management team decided to take a different approach and only subsidize the bill. Well guess what this just cost Shagbark previously loyal customers, future referrals, and ongoing group business dinners. read more

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Food was very good. Service was excellent. Only moderately noisy, so it was possible to have a dinner conversation with friends. I had the fried oyster appetizer and the ahi tuna entree. Would recommend both. read more

Great location, and food. Terrific specials as well. The steak filet special was awesome and tender. Great place for groups, and very fun. read more

Its 5 again. Swordfish was very good. Apps were fantastic and the duck breast was the best of the night. Officially twice in a row. I am impressed. read more

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What a wonderful experience! This was my second time at Shagbark, and it was absolutely exquisite. Our server, Morgan, was amazing and helped us decide on our wine and entrees. The food was delicious! We enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, the pork chop entree, and then the Meyer lemon tarte. If you haven't visited Shagbark yet, I highly recommend it! read more

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Before you read on... just take my suggestion and go ahead and book a reservation ... you will not be disappointed. Book your reservation through Yelp... if they don't have your time available request to be added on the wait list and they will text you if something opens up. That is exactly what we did and we got a spot. We went for brunch with our two kids and can't wait to go back for dinner. This is my fifth new place to try this week! We pulled up to where Shagbark is and we were pleasantly surprised by how much has been added to the area. The last time we were here was when Southern Season opened... we were actually there for lunch while I was on maternity leave for my daughter 2.5 years ago. At first, it seems like there is only parallel parking... but then you realize there is a parking lot in the back. Note that if you park in the parking lot you can just walk through the breezeway in the middle since the entrance to Shagbark is within the breezeway. Don't do what we did and walk around to the front where it says "Shagbark". When you walk in, it definitely exudes fanciness... my husband and I kind of felt a little underdressed as we were both in jeans... I'm thinking if we go back next time we may dress a little nicer... regardless it didn't stop us from enjoying our yummy brunch. The place definitely gives off a slightly rustic feel too. The restaurant is pretty spacious. I can't say that this place is ideal for children... but this doesn't stop us from coming with my daughter who is 2.5 years old and my son who just turned 7 weeks yesterday. They don't have slings for infant car seats though they will flip a high chair upside down. For drinks I got a Bloody Mary (One of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had... the skewer of goodies is definitely the best I've ever had from any place that offers skewer of goodies with their Bloody Mary), my husband got the Micheleta (which was a mix of Mexican beer and other liquor with some spices that rimmed the drink) and he got some other bourbon drink which was also good, not sure of the name since it's not on the sample menu online. Our waiter was awesome... I think Caleb was his name. So helpful... both my husband and I love suggestions as we are often between things... we like people to be honest with us and give us their opinion. He was perfect. We were between the sticky bun, apple fritter or the chicken fried oysters. He said the sticky bun is the best he's ever had... so we didn't hesitate and went with it. My husband, daughter and I also agree, it was probably the best sticky bun we've ever had as well. The sticky bun is crisp on the outside and soft and gooey inside... they best part was it wasn't super sweet, we love the hazelnut topping with orange drizzle... seriously delicious. I'm not even a big fan of orange flavored things and I loved it! Keep in mind that it is one sticky bun... not as humongous as a Cinnabon but good size. My guess is less caloric than a Cinnabon too which is almost 1000 calories! We ordered biscuits with butter and honey for my daughter.... she ate a good deal of the sticky bun so only ate a little bit of the biscuit... but both my husband and I enjoyed a bite of the biscuit. Great texture... with a hint of sweetness and super flaky. It comes with two large biscuits. For our meals I was between the Chicken and Waffle and the Duck Hash, our waiter said that between the two the Chicken & Waffle is more filling but both are good. I went with the Chicken & Waffle since I'm kind of eating for two. The waffle and chicken were both super crispy (you get two waffles imagine half a Belgian waffle and two large boneless pieces of fried chicken that looks like it was rolled up somehow into a roulette and fried. The syrup it came with was delicious not super sweet which I like). Can't say it was the best Chicken and Waffle I've ever had but it was good. My husband was between the VA Ham dish, Hoe Cakes and the Trout... our waiter said Trout with no hesitation. Seriously it was the best Trout I've ever had... it came with bernaise sauce... so good. I think next time I come back I would get the Trout myself or try the duck hash! Honestly, this is probably the best Brunch spot in RVA that I've ever had... can't wait to come back for brunch again and try out dinner! read more

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Visited this restaurant in Richmond VA on Christmas Eve. I arrived earlier than expected and they were extremely nice enough to accommodate. The food was delicious from the appetizers to the main course. Had to end up boxing up a good portion of the main course due to how full we were from the delicious appetizers. Service was very prompt and timely. Never wanted for anything that was not provided right away. A must visit. read more

Superb service. Excellent food. Everything was spot on. The menu is seasonal so will change but we had the Welsh rarebit and ahi tuna apps which were amazing. Then we had the monkfish, salmon, and the seafood stew. All were excellent and perfect portion size and perfectly cooked. The staff was amazing and served everything perfectly timed and were very friendly. I would definitely visit again. read more

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No denying how good the food is here. I was in Richmond on business and decided to give this place a try. I had the duck entre and it was awesome. I also had a salad with strawberries and goat cheese. I sat at the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere and wine :-) read more

Excellent food, attentive & friendly wait staff, attractive atmosphere & place setting- I'd definitely go back.

Honestly for how expensive the meals are here I expected more. My salmon was dry and while I understand some accommodations are hard to make with certain dishes, I had asked bacon be left out of my roasted Brussels. I was instead served plain steamed Brussels with none of the flavors, and they were beyond soggy. I had been looking forward to trying this place and I gotta say it was a huge let down in terms of food quality. Easily something I could have made at home and saved myself 50$. I would have liked to have seen some smaller plates or appetizer options. That being said, the ambiance is nice. We sat out on the patio and it was relatively quiet while we enjoyed our wine. Just wished I would have stopped my order there. Perhaps an off night, but not sure I'll be returning. read more

As good as any restaurant in RVA. Great food, interesting menu and impeccable service. Plus they actually have a parking lot.

My favorite restaurant in Richmond!! Every dinner I've had here has been superb. The pork chop is a must. Their menu changes frequently but I love how they feature a few unique ingredients every night (I've tried things that I don't usually find at other restaurants)! They also have a robust wine list. I highly recommend Shagbark. It is well worth the money to have a nice dinner here. The atmosphere is welcoming and the food does not disappoint. read more

Earl Grey Creme Brûlée. Just this was worth the visit. Good meal, beautiful restaurant!

This is now in my top 5 go-to restaurants to take visitors to. The menu changes seasonally so I will not detail the meal (I am, alas, a few months late posting this review) except to say that every appetizer on the table was excellent, every cocktail potent without being obnoxious, and every main, both meat and fish, was well conceived and executed. We had been warned about small portions, but honestly I did not feel this was the case. It's pricey, but not out of the realm of other top tier spots in town (L'Opossum, Heritage, etc.) Service was excellent -- attentive and engaging without being intrusive. An excellent choice for my wife's birthday dinner. Okay, okay.... I will mention one dish. You MUST order the sticky toffee pudding. MUST. 'nuf said. read more

I first came here in Nov 2016 (courtesy of Yelp) and thought it was absolutely fantastic then. Shagbark still delivers with food, cocktails, ambiance and service. The only thing that has changed is the ease of getting a reservation or seat at the bar! You cannot go wrong with the raw options or pretty much all the mains (as you can see from the reviews). My one protip: Save room for the homemade, whipped honey butter. I was told the chef actually harvests the honey from his own bee hives! The butter is simply DELICIOUS. I eat so much bread when I'm at Shagbark because it's basically just a vehicle to get the butter into my mouth. :D As always, thank you Yelp for the solid find. read more

This is for the poor service I got on a recent phone call to ask about the option for Gift Cards. The lady said, yes, come on in and we'll get you a gift card. Like, yeah, no problem, I'll just pop right over there but make sure I come when you are open which is only for dinner time...I think not. When I asked about the 'on-line' option, she said, yeah, no, we don't do that. When I asked why not, she said ' because you can come in the store and by them. I told her I was not close by and because of the limited hours it would make it very difficult for me to do that. She said 'well you can always call us before you come and see if someone is here'. Still not a good option for me. I asked why no on-line option, her response was 'well, people buy them and never pick them up'. OK, well that doesn't make sense to me either. So, I guess you are doing such a great business, on-line gift cards are not part of your customer oriented business model. My friends won't be seeing you anytime soon. read more

5 stars, yes 5 stars and we can be very critical when it comes to food. Let's start with the bread which is made in house. I have never drooled eating bread until tonight. My wife had a Ceasars Salad and it was not only very fresh it was dressed perfectly with the whole fresh anchovies on the top. I had the oys read more

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Great food and excellent service. A hidden gem. Very attractive, when we are traveling we makes point of going there for a really nice dinner and superb cocktails. read more

I'm leaving this review before finishing my meal. I wasn't even really looking forward to this restaurant based on the menu but it blew my socks off. Ambiance- 5/5 Fried green tomatoes- 4/5 Mussels- 5/5 Shrimp and grits- 10/5 Rosemary and honey glazed Chicken breast- 10/5 Service- 5/5 read more

I've been wanting to try out this restaurant forever and finally got a chance to this past Friday. The restaurant is huge and beautifully decorated. The service is impeccable. We started off with the fried oysters (they were good! But there were only 4 oysters). For our entrees, we got the chicken breast and the Icelandic cod. They were delightful! I also got the old fashioned cocktail and it was delicious and stringy. 30000% recommend read more

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Went for an anniversary dinner! Absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left, it was so pleasant. The staff is beyond accommodating and friendly. Made our anniversary that much more special! Will definitely be returning and recommending to others! We had the cod filet, and Atlantic salmon. They were both delicious and generous portions. Left very full and satisfied. We also got our dessert comped because it was our anniversary, so that was amazing! 10/10 experience! read more

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Always love it here. Great food, flavor, staff. A lesson in how to do food right every time read more

Went to Shagbark for the first time for my cousins birthday dinner. Atmosphere is great. The restaurant is beautiful. I started off with the Vidalia onion soup which was absolutely amazing. Almost more like a chowder/potato soup than the typical onion soup. They also bring out a plate of breads with fresh butter... YUM. I love fried oysters so i had that for my entree. Cant lie... I didn't really like them I thought they would be fried much harder than they were. The Johnny cake was not tasty either. My mom had the filet special so I taste some of hers, great. Steak was cooked perfectly. I don't think anything was wowing enough for me to ever go back (plus the menu is pretty limited) but I am glad I got to try it out. I do recommend at least one visit but view the menu to make sure there's something you'd enjoy. read more

Culinary perfection. Presentation, taste, quality and ambience are all five star. Celebrate here, you won't regret it.

The rudest hostess I've ever seen. Good food, great bartender. Horrible HORRIBLE hostess! I won't come back

Awesome awesome wonderful all around ! Food was top tier , service was great! Desserts were outstanding! read more

Wonderful menu and decor; friendly bar staff as well. The scallop dish was well done and I felt an excellent choice. The farm to table was definitely noticed as the dishes we simple and yet tasty. I wish I had more to say but I was tired. With 7pm reservation we had to wait about an hour and finally ate around 8:30pm. While I might go back the lack of timing and reservation bookings leave a lot to be desired to the point it's hard to enjoy the meal. read more

Went here for the first time and loved it so much we went back 2 weeks later! Their menus change seasonally so the food is always fresh and in season. Their cocktails are sooooo good as well! They have really great specials typically as well. This is going to become a regular date night spot for special occasions read more

Wow! Ate at Shagbark last night in the main dining room. The atmosphere is gorgeous and the service was Stellar . Our waiter , Talal (forgive the spelling) was exceptional - the courses were perfectly timed and he knew the entire menu like the back of his hand. He was attentive and friendly as well. The food was incredible . The fried oysters and mussels were delicious appetizers. I had the rockfish and it was prepared perfectly and my husband's pork chop was as well. Everything was plated with precision and beauty! I will be returning soon . Thanks for a wonderful evening ! read more

Shared Foie Gras appetizer to start, followed by a beet salad, filet & pork shank (aka the Fred Flintstone). We finished up with the sticky toffee pudding. Excellent meal, excellent atmosphere and excellent service! read more

Shagbark - Pork Shank with Filet in the Background - New American Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Oh my gosh this might be my new favorite restaurant in Richmond (rivaling our go to Boathouse). We actually went back one week later after our first visit because it was just that good. The whole experience was 5 stars - the restaurant itself is so gorgeous inside, the waitstaff were friendly/ attentive, and the food..... amazing. We started with the oysters- super good - and the bread with sea salt butter. I ordered the tuna which was hands down the best I've ever had (which says a lot !) the sauce was so good, I'm seriously dreaming about it, ha! My fiancé ordered the burger and ate every last bite. I have a feeling we'll be spending our summers out on the patio drinking wine and enjoying more delicious eats read more

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Loved this place, actually we all did shout out to our server. We came here for my cousins graduation dinner. They accommodated us at the backroom and service was phenomenal, food was great too. The meal was pre-planned, they had delicious cocktails, i particularly enjoyed their Punch Sangre with a hint of nutmeg. All in all, loved this place and we cant say more about the service which we were thinking about when we went for a disaster of a brunch at Bistro 27. read more

The service was impeccable. It was a true culinary experience! The ambience was lovely overall, I'd give it five stars put this on your list of restaurants to try! read more

I must provide an update about Shagbark! We have revisited it recently, although for takeout. I have to say, I was very impressed! I know it has been 6 years since I was last there, but the restaurant really came into its own and I'm finding the dishes outstanding. The duck is always my go to, but I recently tried their lamb t-bone and it was delicious. I also recently tried the pork chop for the first time, and that was really good as well. I highly recommend it, and don't skip the chicken fried oysters! read more

DH brought me here for my birthday. It certainly met all the qualifications for a celebratory dinner - fine dining, beautiful decor, plus it met my husband's key criteria of having a parking lot. While waiting for our table to be set up, we had a quick cocktail at the bar. DH had a bourbon on the rocks and I had their NOVA Traffic, which struck me as a variation of a Sazerac. Delicious. Once we were seated, we had a difficult time deciding between the regular and the specials menu. All of it looked wonderful. We decided on a dozen of the oysters on special. Fresh, briny and delicious. For our entrees, I had to have the special rib-eye, cooked rare with a crust of shiitake mushrooms, blue cheese, garlic and herbs, served on a bed of roasted fingerling potatoes. It was mind-blowingly good. DH ordered the seafood pasta from the regular menu. He never orders pasta but could not resist because it was full of shrimp, mussels, and calamari. He especially loved the sauce, which the menu describes as a "creamy shellfish emulsion". DH described it as richly amazing. At the end of all this, we were entirely too full for dessert. Too bad too. That bourbon ice cream sounded like something to try. I would like to say a special thank you to our server, Virginia. She was absolutely lovely, friendly and thoughtful, without being intrusive or cloying. She made our dining experience a most pleasant one. I look forward to going back to Shagbark, be it for special or everyday occasion. read more

This is yet another in a long string of restaurants in Richmond with elevated presentation, high prices, and bottom-of-the-barrel delivery and service. The food is photogenic and.... not much else. Seriously, Richmond, get it together. read more

Absolutely everything that a fine dining experience should be. World class service, exceptional menu and food quality, and an outstanding beverage program. The place is also a beautifully decorated space and I really appreciate that it has it's own parking lot, so you don't have to walk around like an Israelite wandering in the Sinai desert for 40 years, like you do with some RVA restaurants. The pork belly appetizer and the She Crab soup alone, are worth travelling here for. I love that we decided to split their rockfish entree special, and it arrived in 2 plates, evenly split, both garnished and decorated beautifully. The rockfish was perfectly executed like I like, with the skin on and crispy and the white flesh flaky and delicate, and cooked not a second too long. Great job team Shagbark! read more

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Last night's dining adventure lead me to the newly developed Libbie Mills Midtown, to a locale named after a hickory tree that grows along the flowing James River; a fitting title for a restaurant who's motto is "Stay rooted, but branch out." The decor is even accented by the bark of this illustrious tree. Local Virginia Farmers, fishermen, and artisans take center stage in every southern inspired dish that graces each plate. Oh, and the accolades? Well Let's See...AAA's Four Diamond Rating, Wine Spectator Award, & Best New Restaurant Winner 2017 by Richmond Times-Dispatch. Ladies and Gentlemen of Discovering RVA, allow me to unveil to you, Shagbark. @shagbarkrva . Appetizer 1- Slow Simmered Vidalia Onion Bisque with savory Edwards Baccon, chunks of jumbo lump Crab, and fresh, fine herbs. . Appetizer 2- Benne-Roasted North Carolina Shrimp & Grits- Jumbo Shrimp cooked to perfection served alongside creamy Jimmy Red grits, parmesan, slow roasted tomato-fennel broth, and accentuated by a slice of house-smoked AOF tasso ham. . Fam, Dont Underestimate This Dish...Bring Your Appetite! . Entree- Hand Cut Rosemary Pappardelle & Seven Hills Short Rib in a collaboration of maitake mushrooms, broccoli rabe, cured egg yolk, Marcona almonds, buratta, surrounded by burgundy jus. . Wine Pairing- a glass of Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Rasa Vineyards - 'Occam's Razor,' Columbia Valley, Washington 2017 . Dessert- Sticky Toffee Pudding- sweet brown sugar toffee, smooth bourbon gelato, topped with roasted oat streusel. . Dave- Brother, you immediately caught me with the wooden bowtie, a classic Gentleman's piece with a twist. Thank you for your service, hospitality, and rapport Partner. . Walter- You made sure I was taken care of from the beginning to the end of this wonderful experience. Every dish was Amazing. You were right, "Each day above ground, is a blessing." Cheers to you Chef and Owner. . #discoveringrva . #804 #va #virginia #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #delish #foodpic #eating #foodand read more

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