Visited this location while on a weekend trip to Virginia Beach. This is hands down THE TASTE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!!! The fried fish and the potato Salad is the best I've had in a long time! I'm near Philadelphia, Pa and it beats out every place around here!! The fish and the sides taste like REAL DOWN HOME SOUTHERN STYLE COOKING!! The potato Salad was a hit! The cashier I believe her name was ANGIE!! They need to give her a raise and a promotion!! She was professional and went above and beyond for us!!! We are very picky!kudos to Her!! She treated every customer as if she truly cared!! I will definitely go back !! Do Not skip this place!! It's a Hit!! You will not regret it!! FISH SANDWICH/FISH PLATTER U CANNOT GO WRONG!! read more

I decided to stop by Skrimp Shack since I was craving fried seafood. I called ahead to see if I could order over the phone but was told that I could only order online or in person. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and the place was pretty clean. The menu included sandwiches, tacos and po'boys and baskets and they offered fried shrimp, fish, chicken, scallops and oysters. I decided on the Shack Pack Basket, which included 4 shrimp and fish, and the Big Cat Basket, which was just catfish. I also ordered a side of cole slaw. The food was ready in about 10 minutes which was very impressive. All the seafood tasted fresh and was seasoned pretty well. It definitely hit the spot! I didn't even know there was a Skrimp Shack in Norfolk but it was definitely worth it and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Love this place! The only thing I don't like is that it's closed on Sunday all the food is good and they even make their own tartar sauce My favorite of course is the fish sandwich with layers of fried fish. read more

Skrimp Shack - Best fish sandwich ever! - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This is a franchise restaurant with multiple locations around Norfolk, Virginia. The food overall was pretty solid -- my order came out hot, fresh, and surprisingly fast after placing it. They offer standard Pepsi/Coke beverage options, and there's a decent amount of indoor seating if you want to dine in. I'm giving it 4 stars mainly because of the chicken sandwich. I didn't realize it was made with chicken bites/tenders between the bun, and personally, I'm not a big fan of that style of sandwich. If I had known ahead of time, I probably would've chosen something else. To be fair, the chicken was flavorful with a nice crunch -- I ended up just eating them like chicken tenders alongside my shrimp. The shrimp and fries were really good though, and if I come back, I'll definitely stick with the seafood options. Overall, still a solid spot to check out. I'd recommend trying it, especially if you're in the mood for seafood read more

Skrimp Shack - Lunch Skrimp Basket - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I ordered using a delivery service....I had to warm it up because it was cold....but the food lacked the flavor I was expecting. Maybe I'll try a different location, but I wasn't impressed....the fries were soggy and seasonless... read more

I have been wanting fried fish. The music level was not loud. The service was excellent and she waited while I looked at the menu. I ordered the Big Cat dinner. Fried fish, Mac and cheese, and fried okra. The fish was seasoned and fried to my taste. I should have ordered another Mac and cheese. The fried okra was good. Customers were coming and going. There are tables where you can dine in and seats for waiting for your food. I will be returning. read more

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I've been eating at the Skrimp Shack for some time now. I enjoy their crab cakes, shrimp po boy and their fish that is always fried to perfection. Last night I was hungry but wanted a small meal. Decided on their kids fish meal and it was the perfect size. I ordered it with their mac and cheese and it even came with a drink. I will continue to support this restaurant. read more

Skrimp Shack - Kids fish meal - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My food was hot, fresh, and well prepared. The young man working the register was polite and answered the few questions we had about the menu. I back kitchen is visible from the front counter and it was very clean and organized. The young men working the back kitchen were actually "working" and not playing and wasting time like other fast casual establishments. I will be back and I highly recommend!!! read more

Skrimp Shack - The shack pack with whiting. It's only $10 on Mondays. - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The staff greets everyone that walks in and that's pretty cool. The restaurant was clean and had plenty of customers seated & eating so, I knew it was going to be good. A welcoming atmosphere + people eating usually = a good experience in my book. The catfish was great! I was very impressed with the coleslaw too. I appreciate the patience of the staff and the service I received while placing my order. I would like to offer constructive feedback; update your menus on Yelp & the website. I'll definitely be back to fix my seafood craving! read more

Skrimp Shack - Kids Big Cat Nugget Basket - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Lunch at the Skrimp Shack did not disappoint! I ordered the spicy shrimp basket in the dinner portion size. 20 pieces of lightly breaded shrimp and a huge load of fries left me stuffed and happy! The spice level was not very high, but the flavor was there. Not overly greasy like you might expect from fried foods. Food took about 10 minutes from order to table, and they had all sorts of fried fish and chicken. Next time will be sure to order the catfish sandwich! read more

Skrimp Shack - Spicy Shrimp Basket Dinner Portion. - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Their shrimp is awesome. Fish tastes very fresh. Love their coconut shrimp and sauce I was not crazy about their pineapple cake but it might be because I had it the next night. And it wasn't fresh tasting but I am a very picky person when it comes to food. I only go her for seafood. read more

Customer service was great! I ordered my husband a big catfish dinner with fries. I tasted the fish and it tasted good. Workers were working hard in the back cooking read more

Inexpensive but great fried fish, shellfish and oysters. Lots of sides including okra, sweet poato fries.... It's kind of a walk up to the counter and order so ambience is not 5 stars (It's in a strip mall next to a Home Depot) read more

Yall. YALL. My go to place for some fried devilish deliciousness. Po boys and catfish. Yeehaw. I love this small place and I can't rep it enough. Good affordable place for seafood. read more

The cashier submitted the incorrect order, did not receive all of the food for which was paid, and the extra order of flounder was broken into pieces when we opened the container. The fries were soggy, the fish and shrimp taste like it was cooked in old grease, did not receive the sauce for the sandwich, and they were slow. In addition, the "manager's" customer service skills reminded me of an old doorknob. read more

Skrimp Shack - Extra order of flounder filet, broken into pieces. - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Great service. Food great, service. Food great. Love to go there when I can, because food is awesome.

One of my favorites to get a quick hot seafood meal! Love the spicy catfish nuggets or strips! This restaurant always has food hot & fresh.

Visited for the first time while on a work trip. The spot was near my hotel. It's in a strip mall next to a Home Depot. The food was great! I especially liked the fried okra. read more

I ordered a lunch oyster platter for dinner with coleslaw and a Pepsi. They served me lunch oysters for dinner! They had old oysters laying around, and they threw them back in the frying oil and made them real dark and burnt, and tried to serve them to me. The coleslaw had no seasoning and instead of a Pepsi get vanilla cream soda? What the heck never again! read more

Their food is very tasty, very affordable, and their customer service is very nice. Their morning/ lunch crew it very nice and helpful.

Shrimp and crab poboy. Wasn't going to comment. Bad enough I had to wait cause my meal was wrong, and they gave me the same cold fries from the wrong order, but then this was The driest poboy I have every had! Shrimp wasn't crispy. read more

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I have been to numerous Skrimp shack locations and I usually order the same thing because it is always perfect! Whenever I'm craving a po boy i mean from here, the shrimp (skrimp) and crab are always perfectly seasoned and fresh. The location itself is always clean and the staff are a joy. read more

Skrimp Shack - Skrimp and Skrimp & Crab Po Boy - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I was absolutely blown away. My food brought a tear to my eyes. I was so happy to find a restaurant that truly cares about the quality of food they serve. My wife had the catfish deluxe sandwich & I had the whiting deluxe sandwich... best fish sandwiches I've ever eaten..thank you for restoring my faith in today's eating establishments.. the staff was welcoming and energetic and very clean establishment.. the restaurant we visited is in Chesapeake off Cedar rd. 10 rating read more

Skrimp Shack - Me enjoying my meal - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Come to this place hungry and leave happy. This place is in a small strip mall next to a Home Depot and is truly a hidden gem for good seafood. I walked in and was certainly not wowed by the atmosphere. The loud music reverberating from the kitchen made it difficult for me to have a conversation with the girl at the counter who is helping me decide what to eat. I saw on their yelp review that they had soup so the first thing I asked about is what kind they had available and the girl did not know when I asked her. Being that it was 7 o'clock at night I found it strange that the person at the counter that served every other person the entire night didn't know if they had soup or what flavors they had. After this and the loud music coming from the kitchen I came close to walking out without ordering but I remembered it was listed #1 on Yelp in this area so I placed an order TO GO. I ordered a haddock sandwich with french fries on the side and I opted to try their crab chowder. After ordering my food was ready within 10 minutes and I made my way back to my hotel to try out the food. I have ordered some big fish sandwiches before but never won this big. There was three layers of breaded haddock on the sandwich and it didn't need any sauces whatsoever. The seasoning and the taste was spot on!! The fries were also very tasty and cooked to perfection. And asked for that bowl of soup, wow. Loaded with crab potatoes and corn, seasoned perfectly, and very tasty. I think I made a good choice getting it to go but I will definitely order takeout from this place anytime I am in the area. 4 stars all for the great food!! Thanks. read more

Skrimp Shack - Haddock. Lots of haddock!!! Wow - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I use to love coming to this restaurant when I'm town! I was surprised to see that the catfish was replaced with a "catfish family" fish. The scallops use to be large and whole. Today I received scallops that were cut in half. My box was filled with a bunch of scrap pieces. I've visited this place for the last time! read more

Skrimp Shack - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! I paid $53 for my food and I got a shrimp po boy that was cold and soggy and sweet potato fries that were cold and bland ! Y'all need to go out of business it was disgraceful! read more

Yelp to the rescue! I just arrived in town and wanted to explore some local seafood before heading to the beach area. My best friend and I tried to call to see if they can deliver to our hotel but no answer. We decided to drive there since it was open and upon our arrival, this place is in a small shopping center next to Home Depot. Not visible from the main road at all. I ordered the basket of 4 shrimp/4 catfish tenders and a side of collard greens. My friend ordered a basket of shrimp with a side of fried okra. They have this Po Boy special sauce and it's good with everything! (57cents) Everything was perfect, not overly fried or salty. If I was a local, I would definitely come here frequently. This place is a hidden gem in the Norfolk area. read more

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Out of some of the Skrimp Shack locations that I have frequented in the Hampton Roads area (Newport News, Hampton, and Suffolk), this one is the only one where I stepped foot into the restaurant and automatically said, "No thanks". As soon as I walked in, the smell of old, burnt grease hit me like a truck. People appeared to be restless with the look of agitation while sitting in the dining chairs waiting for their orders. The kitchen's cleanliness was questionable. I could see one man in the back taking his time making the orders. As we were waiting to order our food, we saw this man with a lot of open wounds along his arm. I will not judge this man or mock this man because his health situation is not my business; however, his hygiene is my business if he is going to be making and preparing my food. He should have been asked to cover them with long sleeves. He did not appear to change his gloves frequently either because when he took them off, there was a bunch of residue or gunk that came off the gloves. We did not even order and went somewhere else instead. This will not be a Skrimp Shack location that we will return to. Even Feather&Fin would have been a better option. read more

First time here and it was amazing! My friend and I came in around 1:00 and ordered and the food took a while but everything was so fresh. As soon as we got our food, the line starting getting longer and longer. The atmosphere is great. I ordered the mac and cheese it was sooooo good, it's white cheddar so expect something different than the normal. I got grilled shrimp instead of fried and that was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Oh and the sweet tea is a heart attack in a cup and I enjoyed every sip! I'll be back! Great food for a Friday lunch or just out and about. read more

Skrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food was good but the service by the first guy sucked but someone else came and made it right . Only reason I took a star off. Other than that I would visit again read more

Skrimp'n aint easy...unless you're at the Skrimp Shack! My sons asked for seafood dinner but local non-fast food places don't offer kids' fish and chips (Capt Groovy's, Longboards, etc); adult plates @ $18 (x2) for 8/10yo's wasn't happening either! Yelp to the rescue! Read the reviews, saw it was semi-close, hopped in our mini-van (hardcore I know) and off we went. If it wasn't for Yelp's Maps/Directions option, I would have missed it, tucked immediately to the right of Home Depot (contractor pickup side). Shared parking lot was steady but there were spaces on a Friday night. When we entered, my FoMO (fear of more options) was a little intimidated by the chalkboard menu. The cashier didn't say much but, when asked, she patiently and politely answered my questions. Wouldn't you know my boys changed their "fish and chips" tune when they saw the kids "skrimp" (say it right) basket? For $7.25 (x2), it included a side and drink: one mac n cheese, the other for fries. I went with the whiting fish tacos, grilled instead of fried, with a small side of collards ($7.15 + $1.95). Given the ~$26 for what appeared at first glance to be less than average portions, I wanted to HATE the food. Impossible! The kids devoured their shrimp, nearly biting my hand when I snuck one. Good-sized and piping hot (even after the drive home) with a brilliantly light and crispy breading that served a brisk, peppery bite. A sneak of their sides proved to be ok, not superb but not terrible either. My fish tacos were unexpectedly good; a healthy sized piece of fish seared nicely with a hot, tender and flavorful inside, covered in iceberg lettuce and cheese. I really appreciated the option to have it grilled as fried foods don't sit well with me or my cholesterol levels. Though I seldom use sauces (I'm somewhat of a purist), the sweet, fresh and savory mango salsa was very good. I can easily see stopping in again whenever I'm nearby. read more

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A few years ago I dined at the original Newport News location. I'm happy to see that business is thriving enough to expand to other areas. The food taste and preparation is consistent and I've always been happy with my food. I'm a stickler for my fish being prepared properly. No heat lamps or reheating at all. All fish is cooked to order. Short on time? Call your order in and it'll be piping hot when you get there. I do wish they didn't put sugar in their collard greens. It wasn't a heavy presence but noticeable. Clean tables and a television overhead if you need entertainment while dining in or waiting for your to go order. Military discounts (10% at the writing of this review) are offered on Tuesdays. There are sandwich options, "baskets" and dinners as well as choices if you are trying to feed a large number of people. I'll definitely return to get my fix. read more

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I got the catfish basket, added 4 shrimp and couldn't decide on a side so I got the: the Mac and cheese, collard greens, and the fried okra. The fish was breaded and fried really well. The seafood was really good. There was a bit of seasoning but not a lot. I would've preferred a little more seasoning. I was really surprised that I didn't like any of the sides. They all could've used more seasoning or even just some salt! I was staying at a hotel nearby so I didn't have my own seasoning to add and the hot sauce packets wasn't enough to revive them. I didn't finish any of my sides read more

Shrimp shacks food is always amazing. Good ol' southern fried food. I highly recommend their Mac and cheese and green beans for the sides. It's a white cheddar Mac with other cheeses but it's super creamy and delicious. My husband loves their fried chicken sandwich because it's huge and the spicy sauce makes it even better. I usually get the Po Boys and I highly recommend asking for extra spicy sauce on the side. Their sweet potato fries aren't the best and I wasn't crazy about the po boys with crabmeat. The crab meat made the po boys have a fishy seafood taste which I wasn't a fan of. But I highly recommend the spicy chicken sandwich and regular Shrimp Po Boys with spicy sauce. You can't go wrong with either! read more

Someone answered my prayers or the stars were aligned. I have been on the hunt for a GOOD fish sandwich for 10-15 years(since Harry's on Granby Street closed)!! The Skrimp Shack is where it's at!!! During this first visit, I knew all I wanted to order was the whiting fish sandwich, to-go. This would help me gauge whether or not I'd be back. The lady at the counter was nice & polite. Other employees standing in the back smiled and greeted me. Huge pluses. Everything looked clean from my very brief visit. My order came out in less than 5mins. Believe me when I say, I haven't had a good fish sandwich in YEARS! IMO, the whiting fish sandwich was a solid 10!!! My daughter, who has never had a whiting fish sandwich, agreed! It was HUGE, flavorful, & had the right amount of crispiness. I forgot to ask if they had hot sauce to-go. They included tartar sauce. Very cool! I forgot I liked tartar. We also tried the Mac & Cheese. My daughter liked it which is all that matters! :) I look forward to trying other menu items especially, the oysters, a Crab & Shrimp Po Boy, & some of the sides. Thank you so much for reminding me of what a good fish sandwich tastes like! I will definitely be back. read more

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I love seafood and this place has a nice selection of it. My trip brought me wanting the fish and shrimp Platter. The amount you get fit the bill and the taste was on point. It wasn't salty, the batter was crispy but what took it to the top was the spicy sauce that is used on the Po Boy sandwich. It was like sweet and spicy that hits you in the throat but not too spicy that you couldn't handle it. Overall, the place was welcoming and clean with a nice menu selection. read more

Skrimp Shack - 1 pound Whiting (approx. 12 pieces) - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I can't really review this place other than I walked in and stood at the counter for 20 minutes. After awhile someone said "there's people up front" and then just kept putting fries in bags. After 10 more minutes I just left. read more

I'm ecstatic that The Skrimp Shack has made its way to Norfolk. I no longer have to go on the other side of the water for their delicious shrimp and sauce. I need them to be open on Mondays though, what's up with that? This location is by far the best. Their bread was so fresh and baked to perfection. The shrimp is very fresh too, no old oil or stale all day shrimp under a heat lamp. Although I've never had it, they always have cake on display for people to buy by the slice. Good job Skimp Shack, now spread your love all of the 7 cities. read more

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I love this place. I've only had the crab and shrimp Po'boy and a few sides (greens, Mac and cheese, fries) but I loved it all. I get the po'boy and make it deluxe, with the spicy sauce. OMG that sandwich is heaven. I heard their flounder sandwich is really good and maybe one day I'll try it, but I can't help but get that crab and shrimp po'boy every time I come. But this place is definitely 5 stars for me, from the food to the customer service. read more

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Good fried fish and spicy shrimp Don't let the outside fool you The front counter woman was super nice read more