Always the place for great fried fish. They have other options but for me the fish is it. My wife loves the onion rings and hush puppies. Good customer service Style as a take away but outside seating is available read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Parking lot - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I saw this place on tik tok and told myself I would stop by and visit the next time I was in Richmond. My son had a basketball tournament, and this was the perfect time to stop by. I pulled into the parking lot and this place has a unique setup. All the tables are outside similar to checkers. The place looks like it belongs in a dessert or South of the Boarder based on the color which is odd as well. They take your orders at the walk-up window. When I originally arrived, I didn't see much business but while I waited for my food the cars were pouring in left and right. My hopes for the food increased. There is a menu on the outside that is somewhat difficult to read and navigate. A ton of options with some whopping prices. I ended up ordering the 1 Snack and Fries. I wanted something good but also light as I had another place in Richmond I wanted to try. $14.99 seemed good until I saw this bogus, Local meals tax on top of the state sales tax. This caught me off guard. I ended up waiting in my car for about 20 minutes and later heard my name called over the microphone. The gentleman showed me the food, and it was 3 large pieces of fish. The fish was delicious. The fish was Cooked well, and I could taste the flavor. Way more than I expected. Tartar sauce elevated the flavor. The fires were piping hot and good as well. I wish I had some ketchup, but they were still good. I loved that they were salted but if I had high blood pressure I should have stayed away. You can see the salt on the fries. They were good to me. Overall if I were in Richmond again, I'd definitely stop. The food was good. I would definitely try more options. The customer service was good. The cashier and food distributor were on their A game. Outside could use some love and care but it is what it is. read more

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

Well I'm kicking myself for not trying this place long ago. Today's visit was great. Walk-up window for placing orders. Friendly gentleman taking our order. Me and my bro both ordered the fish and shrimp combos. Mine came with fries and coleslaw, and he got Mac & cheese, fried okra, & cornbread. You get 4 filets and 4 medium/large shrimp. My fish was catfish (up charge) and he got the Whiting. The fish was fried perfectly. Well seasoned. The shrimp were a little lacking in size and less flavorful. Fries were great. My only critique is a bit pricey overall. I got two fountain drinks at $4 a piece. Two meals with a few add-on was $85 for lunch. Plus $8 for drinks. read more

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I finally get to try this Richmond mainstay. There was a slight wait because everything is prepared fresh to order, but the food was tasty and lived up to my expectations. Everything was excellent; the personnel were really amiable and the service was respectable considering that everything is made to order. The atmosphere is wonderful. I appreciate that you can eat outside on the seats while still taking in the views of the downtown area. read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Two piece catfish special with fries Whitening platter with shrimp and fried okra Cornbread - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Passing thru on a long road trip, what a reward to have such a sweet greeting at a place that lives up to its name! As a seasoned veteran chef, authenticity stands out with perfectly cooked shrimp and homemade tartar sauce wondering if any future shrimp platter will suffice. The quality and quantity are worth the price. There off season- looks like a fun outdoor spot. read more

I ordered catfish. What I received was fish but definitely NOT catfish, probably Swai. They could have said upfront that catfish was not available, but the took my order and my money and remained silent. Very disappointing. read more

Best fried fish in Richmond. I finally had the chance to try the catfish. Did not disappoint. Will forever be a fan of their cornbread. Still not crazy about the lines but hey, when the food is this good, you suck it up. read more

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The only reasons they got a 4 was they are not actually on grubhub because I ordered from through the app and got to the restaurant and my order wasn't ready. Second reason was the menu is kinda hard to understand. Ordered the fish snack and it just came with fish and bread But the fish snack plus came with fries also and I thought that's what I ordered. Outside of those two things, the fish was actually delicious. Quite possibly the best fried fish I've had since I moved to Richmond three years ago. I now know I gotta show up and order. read more

I recently visited Sugar's Crab Shack and finally got to try their food! The special combo of wings, popcorn shrimp, toast, and fries for only $19.19!! Along with the snack meal that came with 3 fried fish and buttered toast. I also got the mac and cheese, and bread pudding. Beware that the wait time does take a bit, the food took about half an hour to be ready. But the generous portions made it worth the wait. The workers were also very nice and you could tell how passionate they were about the food. The popcorn shrimp and fried fish were pretty good. But the mac and cheese could use a bit more flavor, I could mostly just taste cheese. But the fries--wow! They were super big, thick like wedges, and extra crispy, adding a great texture. The bread pudding was just okay since i'm not a huge fan of raisins, but overall, it tasted like French toast if you're into that. Despite the wait, my overall experience was great. You get a ton of food for an amazing price! read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Wings, Popcorn Shrimp Platter - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Amazing food! Staff is extremely friendly, only downside is that there is a long wait as the food is truly made fresh to order.

Visited this location based on my sister's recommendation. I travel to Virginia several times a year to visit family. My sister who lives 30 minutes from the location had me try it. We ordered whiting, potato salad and fried okra. Whiting did not disappoint. Nice size, seasoned well and filling. Staff were good. Quite a few people you can see were working. Food came out in a timely manner. I will be returning! read more

Friday 3/22/2024 This spot right here is a black owned restaurant that absolutely gets it RIGHT. I got the 2pc catfish special $10.75, snack & fries $11.85, and bread pudding $5. Both the fish and the catfish were very good and the tar tar sauce is a great sauce for it. I'm a fan of the fries as they were crispy and seasoned well. The bread pudding was a bit smaller than i expected and it comes with a lemon glaze icing on the side (which it didn't really need but that's just me). The bread pudding smelled amazing and it tasted pretty good as well. I 100% recommend this spot and I would definitely come back if I was ever in the area again. read more

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The best fish spot in Richmond but I stop going now Price is too high. $34 for a six-piece fish dinner. Crazy work

I think that the prices are outrageous! And can honestly say that I have had better crab cakes and fish. Unless you are loaded this is not the place for you read more

It's been 2 years since I've been i was there and can't wait to come back. I had so much food i waa able to bring some back to NYC with me. Sugars will be my first stop for food. And please cousins, dont call me out on the line again . read more

Sugar's Shack was a great find! Great service and a unique spot. The fried fish was awesome with the homemade tartar sauce. We got the family portion which was too much for the 4 of us (two younger kids). Corn bread was amazing. Sweet potato pie and coconut cream pie was a highlight! Great French fries too! read more

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It should be a crime how many times I've hit up this Richmond spot. I always get the same thing: Snack & Fries (fried fish, fries, buttered toast) with a side of potato salad - and honestly, I don't even try to mix it up. The fish is fried to a golden and crispy perfection, the sides are delicious, and that potato salad? Dangerously good. The only downside is the wait (cause there is always a wait), but hey... you can't rush greatness! read more

Excellent food! They are usually busy so you may need to wait a bit for your food as it is made to order, but so tasty! You won't regret the wait at all! They have some tables there, but we usually take it to go. It is too hot to eat right away anyway. Everyone was super nice and we met some wonderful people while waiting for our food. read more

The food is always amazing and fresh. Awesome Customer Service and Community Support.

Yo! I'm hitting this spot EVERY TIME I touch down in Richmond! The servings are great and the price is reasonable. They're playing (some of) my favorite music from (one of) favorite stations. There's outdoor seating . The guys are all about great customer service. The call you over the loudspeaker & show you your order prior to hanging it over to you. I love seafood & music (give me a good, cold brew and it's a wrap). You guys are IT!!! read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Good food, good music, good customer service! - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Well, first and foremost, hands down delicious! Now, I ordered at 447pm and got my food at 610pm. You will wait for your food. For me, today, it was 47 degrees outside, I feel they should have heaters to warm the area for those standing outside for long periods. The portions were generous, my coleslaw was placed in the bag, and the top was open sho it wasted everywhere. The wings and fries for my son, a dish I will never order again, definitely no bang for you buck for it (see the photo) The family fish pack will order that again feeds my family with leftovers available. They are a little pricey but have other options for your budget. Family meal $26.99 Wing dinner $9.99 Total $41.97 The power went out at the restaurant, too, creating additional wait time. read more

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Amazing! Don't get turned around by the lack of curb appeal. The layout is actually nice but a bit drab looking. Apart from that can I tell you everything we ordered was excellent. Super fresh. Made to order so expect a well worth it wait. Id honestly give them 6 stars. The cashier was very patient and took time with us to ensure we got what he thought would please us admit was our first time there. And get this, the owner came out to personally meet us to thank us. They even have a patent on their cornbread recipe. Will pull up on my way back to DC but might check out their sister restaurant called Croaker Spot. read more

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Food was good. The Mac and cheese was a little off. 7/10 but everything else was good. There isn't any indoor seating. Mainly a drive up order/pay/pick up and go. read more

Food is amazing Get there early. Pack your patience! Why does my comments need to be 85 characters? That's disingenuous.! read more

Very disappointed, I am a regular at Sugar's Crab Shack and never had any issues with food, always high quality and well seasoned seafood. Today however I ordered the 13 jumbo shrimp deal with two deviled lump crabs. The fried shrimp batter pretty much fell off the shrimp so I just had lightly breaded shrimp with most of the fried batter at the bottom of the container. Then the most disgusting thing of all was a dead insect in one of the deviled crabs, after taking a few bites I luckily found it, and I honestly almost threw up. I doubt I will eat the other one I ordered I'm so disappointed to have wasted money on this. I'll take this as sign to just stick to the fish, but just be aware of what critters may be inside of the deviled crab if you do decide to order it, this is sad as it was my favorite go to item up until now. read more

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I'm so glad I was finally able to try this place! Every time I go pass, there's always a line so I never stop to try it. I got the fish snack which comes with one side (fries). The staff is so pleasant and friendly. I was greeted as soon as I got out of my car! The menu is huge! They have so many options, I had a hard time deciding what to order. Once I ordered, my food was served fast and hot! I love the way they open your to-go box for you to see your food before you take it. The fish was cooked just the I like it! It was crispy and flavorful. The fries were so good! It's almost like they're battered! The outside was seasoned stand crispy and the inside was fluffy. I cannot wait to try the other items when I go back! read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Fish Snack & Fries - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Consistently Great food however stupid expensive these days. Wait time is a bit long hanging around outside

Food and people are fantastic. Everything is prepared fresh. The fish was golden and moist. The fried okra was some of the best I ever. The bread pudding is a must try. read more

First time here, won't be the last. Huge portions for a reasonable price. The catfish was excellent, with a spicy breading. Very friendly service as well. The seating is all outdoors, but there are umbrellas at every table, so it's not a problem unless it's pouring. read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Catfish special - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great fried oysters! And catfish and okra (haven't tried much else). It's always worth waiting for. read more

We moved to RVA from New Orleans. This place is THE place for fried seafood. It's lightly seasoned perfectly. Frankly it is better than any place in New Orleans as far as quality and selection goes and we were there for 40 years. read more

This is like my third time going to Sugar's and it never disappoints (although the wait can be long sometimes). They give you sooo much food -- I love it (see the photo for reference)! The service is always amazing and the food is always good. I have no complaints, just praise. Keep doing what you're doing, Suga! read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food here is amazing!!! Very flavorful to the last drop. I ordered an order of Wings and their Catfish Special for the day. Wings was delisioso (in the words of Dora the Explorer)! The Catfish was fried to perfection. It basically melted in my mouth! So enjoyable. It came with Fries. I'm not a Fry Girl but they was scrumptious! Finished it before I could get home lol (don't judge me the smell kept calling me.) This place is set up like a Cook out. No Dining in but it does have space to sit outside and eat. They are also located across the Street from 4th Precent. Plenty of parking available while you wait. One of the most impressive things was how clean their inside was. I was scoping it out as I waited. The floors was clean and free of any grease or clutter. The place where they cooked the food was the same. Says a lot since it fries most of their food!!! Prices are right, food delicious and Friendly Staff. Service with a smile!!! I will be back to support this establishment. 4.9 of 5! read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Name of Food Spot - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Best seafood the in the city of Richmond...amazing place to visit and enjoy your Special seafood

The fish was excellent. We also go the 12 wing dinner, fried shrimp and soft shell crab...everything was so good. It took us awhile to get our food, but it was worth the wait! We will be returning! read more

I have too many good things to say about this place! They are definitely worth the wait! They are overly-generous with their portions. If you're anything like me, go with a friend and share. I ordered the shrimp and fish combo dinner and made the mistake of ordering "extras" of the toast and fries. I didn't need that considering they throw in extras just because. I thought it was a mistake the first time I went, but with each visit, I consistently get more fish, shrimp, fries, and toast that I ordered. Its best to eat the food hot and fresh, with some hot sauce on the side. Don't let the long line deter you. Sugar's is worth the wait! Their staff is always friendly and helpful if you have questions. read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This place is all about community; the vibe is warm, good people, great food. The outside ordering line took about 30 minutes to make it to the ordering window. I recommend reviewing the menu online, while you wait. I ordered a 3pc fish meal and had plenty for the next 2 days! THANK YOU. The whiting was perfect and the green beans were too!! I think I'll go back during soft shell crab season and give that a try. I heard it was good. read more

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I've never been to Richmond before so I didn't really know what type of food to get while on my one night stay just driving through. But we had just drive down the east coast and past Maryland and it made us think of crabs. Figuring Richmond was close enough to the ocean, I looked up and found Sugar's. With zero expectations we drove away from the campus area we were staying, and into what was clearly a local's neighborhood. I knew the place was gonna be legit when I saw the long line of NOT college students. We ordered a crab cake sandwhich with fries, popcorn shrimp and a 5 piece fried fish plate. Crab cake was amazing, and very little breading so it was just tons and tons of crab. The fries were great, and the popcorn shrimp had whole little shrimps inside. Usually my experience with popcorn shrimp is like a lot of breading and an iota of actual shrimp that you can't even see. Not here. WHOLE shrimpies enveloped in delicious crispy batter. I only had one or two pieces of the fish and the flavor was fantastic. They do leave the skin on underneath the batter, so that's the only negative, but to be honest it's not enough to care. In addition an order of 5 pieces, looked more like 15. I don't know if we accidentally got the wrong order or what but WOW. read more

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Yummy yummy yummyyy !!!! Due to temporary closing of Croakers Spot, Sugar's Crab was 2nd in option since they are ran by same owners! Again my friend is up from Jersey & she love's Croakers so to keep her satisfied we stopped here & again NEVER DISAPPOINTED when it comes to these 2 restaurants!! Pictured is the salmon cakes (extra stuffed it seems) with fries & their side cole slaw(omggg KFC WHERE?) this cole slaw had my mouth watering as it's been a while since i even ordered off any menu but to be an additional side whewww... The whole visit was very pleasant , great weather so we sat outside (outdoor eating only) The server was very pleasant , the cooks OH MY (LETS START PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO THE COOKS) A PLUS ALL AROUND!! Always satisfied Always full Oh yeah their LEMONADE!!! (PERFECT) not too sweet or bitter read more

Sugar's Crab Shack - salmon cake platter with fries & side of Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Richmond, Virginia