The Skrimp Shack for me is my go to place because of its location near my home. The food is well prepared and new items are added to the menu over time. The service is pretty good and the ambiance is okay. read more

Fat flounder sandwich is to die for. I know I don't need to eat a pound of flounder on a sandwich, but it is worth it. Fries were a bit underwhelming tasting of old oil. Quick lunch service in a typical fast food style restaurant with adequate seating. read more

We ordered through DoorDash from this Suffolk location and spent over $90 on it. It was our first time ever trying this restaurant and we were completely disappointed. My brother and I ordered: 20 pc. Grilled shrimp & fries x2 Chicken Sandwhiches x1 Catfish Sandwich x1 Catfish & Shrimp Po Boy x1 order of Hushpuppies -- the total on the receipt came up to $49 and some change but through DoorDash went up to $90; which was definitely not worth it. The packaging btw was horrible, so I would not recommend take out really. They were all stacked and smushed on top of each other, hushpuppies were scattered throughout the bag and even the brown paper bag holding it all in was soggy and torn. The styrofoam container was dented in and there were no sauces that we asked for; as a whole did not seem $90 worth, not even close to $35. The chicken was extremely dry and overcooked (should be expected, ordering from a shrimp place) but still, Chick-Fil-A would've been better. Definitely tasted like something that could be made at home but not as good. One chicken sandwich, we just threw away the bread and cut it into nuggets to dip in a sauce because of how dry it was. The grilled shrimp was just basic salt and pepper. It was ok but again, something I could buy a whole bunch of at the grocery store and execute it better. The fries that came with it were plain but they offered packets of salt and pepper so that was good. The po boy was disappointing, at most places they come with like coleslaw or veggies inside of it but here you have to add an additional charge to get a "deluxe" to get that. It was the only item to come with some sort of sauce on it but it was quickly dried into the fish and shrimp. Catfish sandwich was never touched. I heard the Portsmouth location is better but we will not be returning or at least willing to spend at Skrimp Shack again. read more

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I'll admit the first time I went here, I was not a fan. Was a matter of fact, I said I'd never come back. Well, obviously things change. My doctor told me I started needing to eat not fish in my diet and for the times I am unable to eat fish, this place makes it work. And to be fair to the company, the poboy just wasn't for me. I'm super glad I gave them another chance. What you get for value really depends on what you order. I'm thinking market prizes seems to have a bearing on general markup. Browse the entire menu and don't forget you can get the fish cooked however you want. Grilled, blackened, or fried. While most folks would choose fried, having the other options works VERY well. While I'm still trying to find my stride on what I think works best, I'm enjoying the fries and hush puppies wild I do it! Give this place a try? It's completely worth it! Food Taste: 4 Overall Service: 4 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no read more

The quality of food went down so much in the last few years. The shrimp and fish is unrecognizable

No one felt like cooking or going out to eat so what does one do? Take Out! My husband picked up shrimp, fish, chicken, collard greens, coleslaw and French fries! All were delicious! The breading is just right, not too much so you still taste the shrimp and the fish. French fries were still warm and crispy! If you haven't been there, give it a try! read more

Skrimp Shack - Dinner! Fish, shrimp, coleslaw, fries, and collard greens! - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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i was recommended to try this place but i regret it. bland bland bland. food here and in general costs too much to be bland and soggy!!!

This is what I just paid $12 for at this establishment. Highly disappointed. For that price I thought I would get more bang for my buck. Only reason I didnt try to get a refund is because I didnt look at it until I got home. This is a sad excuse for a menu item let alone one that cost so much. DO BETTER Skrimp Shack read more

Skrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Very clean establishment in the strip mall right beside The Cove emergency vet facility. Staff was very nice and quick. Food came out piping hot which was great. We ordered the fat flounder lunch basket to split while we waited for our dog. The hush puppies were crispy and like I said HOT but they tasted right from a box and exactly the same as the fish coating do there was a distinct lack of texture and taste. The flounder also wasn't fat at all but worse yet it tasted strong which was just too bad because we were excited to find a relatively affordable fish place. We couldn't finish the fillets. We did finish the hush puppies. read more

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I have such a huge issue with taking photos before I actually eat But the fish sandwich that I had at this location was beyond fulfilling! I mean you get 3-4 nice pieces of catfish. Usually I don't finish all my food, but the goodness of the food had me eating til it was gone! *make sure to get it Mitch's Way* Also, as a sweet tea lover, the tea was made to perfection as well *chef kiss* Entire staff was sweet as the tea, for sure. Shoutout to the woman from Kentucky as well. The next time you're in the area, make sure to swing by and give it a try! 11/10 would definitely recommend read more

Food wasn't bad. Have to get your own drinks, which is fine, but drink area was extremely dirty. Very curious as to the last time it was cleaned. Dust was a 1/4 inch deep, spills everywhere. read more

Shrimp po boy sanwitch with just a little piece of lettuce, a single thin sliced tomato and loads of shrimp on a super dry bun. Really pathetic. Not recommended in Suffolk, Va zip 23434 Main Street read more

We came on a Friday and the line wasn't too bad. Lots of people waiting on their food but many tables open. The workers at the front taking orders were friendly and the restaurant itself was clean. I ordered the skrimp & pollock basket and a bowl of clam chowder. I thought the clam chowder was good it had chunks of potatoes and clams. When I opened my basket however, I was expecting more. It was good but I thought it was pretty basic. I would go back to give it another chance and order something else though. read more

Skrimp Shack - Shrimp & Pollock with collards and clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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A place that serves soul food...but I didnt taste any soul. Tasted really "franchisey" *NEW WORD ALERT!* I got the catfish, fried of course. And they were very thin slices of catfish with no crunch. The fried okra was seemingly fried in breadcrumbs and the consistency threw me off. All in all, this place is Ok. read more

Skrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Will.... This is what $18 looks like at the scrimp Shack. I know that the cost of everything is steadily increasing but geez come on! I would like to say that when I walk in even though they were busy I was greeted with a warm hello and a welcome. When I got to the front to have my order taken the young lady that assisted was extremely patient and very helpful and guided me and what I was looking for as far as my meal was concerned. I had the spicy catfish and added fried shrimp with collard greens as my side. I added a side of mac and cheese. However, I was kind of taken aback to know that hush puppies did not come with the meal you had to buy them separately. I bypass adding hush puppies as my meal was already a little over $18 before taxes. I do want to know that the food was made to order so it was hot when you received it and when I drove home to start to eat it was still hot. I open the top to the mac and cheese and wasn't expecting it to be white in color however upon eating it it was fabulous! I highly recommend adding the mac and cheese to any meal that you have when visiting. Everything I had was actually very tasty My only complaint was how expensive it is and how little you actually receive. read more

Skrimp Shack - a tray of fried food - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

All skrimp shacks are not created equal. This particular location was subpar. I was so excited that a location was opening near me. They fries were skimpy on the serving. The crab cake patty just wasn't what I expected. The fish tastes like old grease and the whiting meat was dark (almost black). I will never go back to Skrimp Shack. I prefer to go to the [*food truck. They have better crack cakes and their crabby fries are amazing. Just to clear things up, This was the brick and mortar Skrimp Shack location in Suffolk, VA. I only referenced the food truck (I won't name the company) because they have better quality seafood than Skrimp Shack. My past visits to Skrimp Shack in Portsmouth was very satisfying. I just did not have the same experience in Suffolk. read more

Skrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Price is reasonable, food seasoned and hot; cooked to order. Didnt up charge me. Staff was courteous. Best fish and shrimp in town. Even the clam chowder was banging! read more

Just ordered door dash to get some skrimp snack and there were some hits and misses. First off it was super quick! Props to all involved parties. I ordered the fried catfish and collard green side. The catfish was pretty good. Obviously real fish unlike what you'd get at a non seafood specific restaurant. The collard greens were in serious need of seasoning. That being said, they were cooked well minus the seasoning which is a great job. If you're looking for that home cooked greens, skip these for sure. read more

Skrimp Shack - Catfish sandwich collard greens - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I had the Nashville hot chicken Samwich and the spicy fried shrimp basket. The samwich was the best chicken sandwich I've yet to have. The coleslaw cuts the chicken just the right amount and the thick pickles add to the dynamic. The shrimp was very nice and I chose to use the white sauce which had a bit of tang, it complimented the shrimp very nicely. I'll be working my way through their menu. read more

As a fish sandwich lover I absolutely love finding gems like this. They have Mahi, flounder and plenty of other very good types of fish. First place I tried in Virginia and it might've been one of the best I've had. I would definitely recommend it and I can't wait to come back and try the shrimp. Enjoy :) read more

This place is underrated. The food is good and service is not bad. Restaurant is clean and welcoming. Food is slightly overpriced. read more

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This place was really good, I mean really good. I wish we could have found it sooner. The fish was so good and so tasty. The spices were just right. The only thing was, that usually when you have fish, as chicken, you normally get a roll. I wish they would have thrown in something, anything. How much would it cost management to drop a roll or a hush puppy into the mix? read more

Food was ok , it's hard to woo me being from New Orleans where seafood is plentiful. The establishment was clean. Service was good. No wowing factor for me. Had catfish and fries. read more

Shrimp Shack, right around the corner for a quick bit, good food, fast service, ambiance...so, so.

I usually go to the skrimp shack in portsmouth but it was too packed fo me. This was my second time here. I got the skrimp and crabmeat poboy. The suffolk location kinda sucks when compared to the portsmouth one. First they are stingy with the shrimp. Portsmouth the shrimp falls out of the bun there is so much of them. The suffolk looks like they placed each shrimp one by one on the bread. Then the girl mumbles my name at the lowest possible volume and she said only once I never heard her. So 15 min went by and I got up only to find out my sandwich had been sitting there the whole time. The whole experience has made me not a fan of the suffolk location. read more

Skrimp Shack - Even though I ate half of it you can still see the perfectly placed shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I guess I was too hangry to take pics of the family meal I ordered. I got the big thing of whitings with mac n cheese, green beans and hush pups. My favorite flavor wise were the green beans. My Mom and Dad loved the fish. I thought it was just ok like a C+ , B-. I didn't find it very flavorful but it was still decent. When in the area and wanting fried fish I would eat from here again cause its right by my Dads house. In other words I wouldn't drive across town. My Mom would though so its all about your taste buds. I think I'm a fried fish snob... spoiled growing up eating fresh caught homemade battered and fried by my Grandma so you gotta come hard. read more

Food was extremely greasy. I ordered the macaroni and cheese and it was so small not worth the price. Fish had a old taste to it and the shrimp was even smaller than I'd remembered. Truly disappointed read more

When to the Skrimp Shack on a Tuesday night with the restaurant 20% full, did dine in and had our food within 5-10 minutes. Ordered 2 fish and shrimp baskets with one side and a drink ($8.95) and did the upgrade ($1.00) for catfish. My side was fries and my sons the Mac and white cheese. Also ordered 10 shrimp ($7.95) to share with the meal. The shrimp were excellent, lightly breaded with a firm texture and tasted fresh. The fish was sweet, not sure if it was the breading or the tartar sauce. Not bad but not a fish I have caught and cooked the same day. Fries were good didn't taste like they were cooked in the same oil as the seafood but the Mac and cheese was not what we expected. Think of an alfredo sauce and shell noodles. It wasn't horrible but did go with the meal. After a few bites it went in the trash. The cocktail and tartar sauce come in plastic pouches which was different. The interior is simple and clean with a few tv's playing football. Would come back again. Cheers! read more

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Sharon was a stand out employee! She was very nice and patient. Explained the menu options as well. They give you a lot of food. Sharon was cleaning by the time we got our food. She stopped to ask if our take out order was correct, which it was. Sharon even went to grab me some extra tarter sauce. Great customer service! read more

Skrimp Shack - Shrimp dinner with okra - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

I was super excited to see Skrimp Shack open up here in NE Suffolk. I've previously enjoyed their location in Hampton. This location has been great both times I tried it. The staff was professional, polite, and friendly. The food quality was excellent. Super tasty fried fish sandwich! I am amazed at the portion. You get SO MUCH fish! The shrimp tacos are also top notch. Same thing here: very generous portions! A lot of places only give you 3 shrimp on a shrimp taco, but these things were LOADED with shrimp. And they were cooked just right, not over done or tough. I've tried several of the sides, including collard greens and hush puppies, and everything was just right. read more

They have a new Cajun menu that I just love. Fish is always cooked the way I like. Try the new Cajun if you like a little kick

I love all the locations but this one. I ordered shrimp and fish basket. I wish I had taken a picture. I got 2 tiny thin pieces of fish, 4 small shrimp. I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I pass on cocktail sauce. I asked for a small container of po boy sauce. Normally this is not an issue at other stores. She said I would have to purchase a bottle or .50 for a mear tablespoon in a little container. They gave me cocktail sauce anyway. I returned it to the counter. There now you owe me...lol WE WONT BE BACK read more

I suggested this Skrimp Shack to my mother and grandmother. We went. I don't prefer this location anyway because the food is never as seasoned as the location on Airline Blvd in Portsmouth. But we came! The time was about 12:45. The menu looked different than the last time I came. And to set the scene, the menu is overhead so you're looking up trying to order with the person in front of you. I took the picture of the menu after my not so good experience. So I ordered the whiting sandwich. First problem, the manager that took my order didn't offer the lunch special that's available before 3. It's a fish sandwich on a sweet brioche bun with fries and a drink for 8.25. I didn't even notice this sign until after I sat down to wait for our order. The fish sandwich I ordered was 6.85 + 4.25 for a side and drink. A young lady saw me talking about the special and said "I would've suggested it to you but the manager was taking your order." Second problem, while ordering I asked could I order a side of shrimp to go with my sandwich. Yes I'm fat, leave me alone. So the manager says "the lowest count we have is 10 for 7.99 or you can order them individually for .95 cents. I didn't want to do that either. So while we were waiting for our order away from the register, I could see the menu and specials without breaking my neck. I saw the add 4 shrimp for $3. So I had to ask him because I did the best quick math and I was like well this is lame. He started stuttering. Unacceptable. Long story short, the manager didn't know his menu. He was like "WeLL dO yOu wAnt tO aDd tHeM nOw ??" NO! read more

Skrimp Shack - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Catfish was great Mac n cheese wasn't even yellow and i bought an extra side of it. That was wasted money on my end.

If you are looking for a Louisiana style PoBoy this is not the place for you. They have their own version of a PoBoy which is just shrimp on a bun. I had the shrimp and crab combination PoBoy and the shrimp was cooked perfectly and they had plenty of real crab meat on it. What was missing is the normal extras like you find down south where they originally started. If I was ever in the area again I would definitely get their food again just not between two pieces of bread. I am guessing their shrimp basket is probably really good since they don't overcook the shrimp and it has a good seasoning. Next time I will also ask more questions about what does and does not come on a sandwich. read more

Sad and disappointing. Those are the words. Came here last year for a month long visit and the food was great. We ate from here at least 10 times that month because it was really good. Hot, fresh, crispy and fantastic. Last nights meals were Salty, Cold, dry, chewy and mush. For $50??? No thanks. All the food was cold even thought we had to wait a minute while it was being "finished" I guess "packed" is more accurate. Dry dark flounder, cold chewy shrimp salty rubber clams and the finale was mush collard greens. The website is inaccurate for this store as to drink offerings. What a bummer. Save your $$$ go anywhere else. I would love to say I will try them one more time but I just won't waste my money. read more

The only compliment I have would be the great customer service. As far as the $50 worth of food we got, two thumbs down. The grilled scallops had no seasoning and no sear, the shrimp had an extremely fishy taste to them, the Mac and cheese was dry, and there was more sauce and lettuce on the fish tacos than there was fish, and the crab and shrimp poboy was drowning in sauce. The banana pudding was our only hope that MAYBE we could give 2 stars, but the disappointment kept going downhill. That was our first and last time to Skrimp Shack. read more

Second time here at this location. Friendly greeting upon entering by the cashier/ person taking your order. Each time I have come it's been around 5pm and the place isn't busy at all. The restaurant itself is clean, plenty of seating in the dining room. Food is ordered and brought out to you with minimal wait time. The menu has your typical fried seafood choices. First time I ordered the shrimp basket with Mac n cheese. Nothing too spectacular just your typical fried shrimp. Cocktail sauce comes in packet which I thought was odd and not the best tasting. Mac and cheese was nothing to brag about, reminded me of some boiled pasta with little to no cheese sauce. I also ordered a cup of the crab and corn chowder which I really enjoyed and which is the only reason why I've come back. I truly enjoyed their chowder. It has plenty of crab meat and a bowl of it is filling, I had to add a touch of salt but that's just me and my own taste buds. read more

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Very Wonderful Establishment!! I recommend anyone going here. Our cashier Tionna was great while helping us . The food is excellent and tasty! read more

Skrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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I'm heartbroken leaving this review. I feel betrayed and led astray. Tonight was the first time I had an unattractive experience here. The customer service was atrocious. I had a minor issue and was treated with what felt like borderline disrespect. If not for the several other wonderful experiences there, I would have requested a refund and never returned. (This review is only for the issue with the customer service tonight. The food was still soulfully delicious.......as always.) read more