The best seafood in Richmond
Beaucoup leads our ranking for seafood in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Lillian and Shoreline Seafood Market come next.
1BeaucoupReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
2LillianReaders' runner-up, 2026
3Shoreline Seafood MarketReaders' runner-up, 2025
81 seafood restaurants are open in and around Richmond. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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The top 6
How we rank
Photo: beaucoup-rva.com 1Beaucoup
Richmond- Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for seafood, voted by readers [1]
“Beaucoup is a neighborhood bar serving cocktails, crispy lagers, white wine, oysters, and scratch made, simple plates at 111 N. Robinson St in Richmond, VA.”
- Where
- 111 N Robinson St, Richmond, VA 23220
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Full bar
- Phone
- (804) 206-3165
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 4 PM to 10 PM Wed 4 PM to 10 PM Thu 4 PM to 10 PM Fri 4 PM to 12 AM Sat 2 PM to 12 AM Sun 4 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: lillianoysterhall.com 2Lillian
Seafood restaurant · Richmond- Runner-up in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2026 for seafood, voted by readers [1]
“A relaxed, counter-seat restaurant with a raw bar, full dinner menu and more.”
- Where
- 3001 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Oyster Week Shooter $15 · Lagar de Costa Albariño $12
- Has
- Full bar · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 302-6086
All hours
Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed 4 PM to 9 PM Thu 4 PM to 9 PM Fri 4 PM to 10 PM Sat 4 PM to 10 PM Sun 3 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: rappahannockrva.com 6Rappahannock Restaurant
Seafood restaurant · Richmond- Finalist in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 for seafood, voted by readers [2]
“As farmers, we're in a unique position to bring the world's greatest food growers to the table.”
- Where
- 320 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 545-0565
All hours
Mon 4 PM to 10 PM Tue 4 PM to 10 PM Wed 4 PM to 10 PM Thu 4 PM to 10 PM Fri 4 PM to 11 PM Sat 4 PM to 11 PM Sun 4 PM to 10 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
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Photo: islandshrimpco.com Island Shrimp Company
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“Tropical seafood dishes with a twist.”
- Where
- 11 Orleans St, Richmond, VA 23231
- Has
- Brunch · Takeout · Delivery · Catering · Private dining · Patio · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 557-6700
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Photo: oceanorva.com Oceano Coastal Restaurant
Seafood restaurant · Midlothian- Where
- 1352 Sycamore Square Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Oyster by Half Dozen $16 · Charred Octopus $28 · Black Cod $47 · Paella $48
- Has
- Takeout · Reservations · Private dining
- Phone
- (804) 893-4870
All hours
Mon 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 10 PM Sun 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: slacktiderva.com Slack Tide Fish Co.
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“Global coastal fare in a relaxed, convivial setting With an emphasis on the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic, our menu draws inspiration from shorelines around the world.”
- Where
- 1320 Summit Ave, Richmond, VA 23230
- On the menu
- Raw Bluefin Tuna Crudo $22 · Butter Poached Icelandic Cod $43 · Billingsgate Cocktail $15 · Strawberry Mascarpone Cake $12
- Has
- Private dining · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 716-3165
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Photo: rowlandfinedining.com Stella's
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“Elegant simplicity, where flavor & texture always take priority.”
- Where
- 2132 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
- Today
- Closed today
- Has
- Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 257-9885
All hours
Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed 5 PM to 9 PM Thu 5 PM to 9 PM Fri 5 PM to 9 PM Sat 5 PM to 9 PM Sun Closed Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: tastycrabrva.com Tasty Crab Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“Sea-to-Table With a Twist”
- Where
- 7801 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery · Happy hour · Reservations · Catering · Private dining
- Phone
- (804) 418-3147
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The Boathouse
Seafood restaurant · Henrico“A refined dining experience paired with the charm of seaside living.”
- Where
- 11800 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233-7691
- On the menu
- oysters on the half shell $1 · starters & snacks $7 · appetizers $12 · draft beers $1
- Has
- Happy hour · Private dining
- Phone
- (804) 360-7200
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Photo: theboathouse.com The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
Seafood restaurant · Richmond- Where
- 4708 Old Main St, Richmond, VA 23231
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 622-2628
All hours
Mon 4 PM to 9 PM Tue 4 PM to 9 PM Wed 4 PM to 9 PM Thu 4 PM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 10 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
The Boathouse at Sunday Park
Seafood restaurant · Midlothian“A refined dining experience paired with the charm of seaside living.”
- Where
- 4602 Millridge Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112-4928
- Has
- Happy hour · Private dining · Brunch
- Phone
- (804) 744-2545
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Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Richmond.
The Boathouse at City Point
Seafood restaurant · Hopewell“A refined dining experience paired with the charm of seaside living.”
- Where
- 701 W Randolph Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860
- On the menu
- oysters on the half shell $1
- Has
- Happy hour · Private dining
- Phone
- (804) 616-4222
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No longer open
- Jus Crab Bar and Grill, 2204 E Laburnum Ave has closed.
- P.T. Hastings Famous Seafood, 3408 Old Parham Rd has closed.
- Seafarm Seafood, 3062 Hull St has closed.
- Skilligalee, 5416 Glenside Dr has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
What changed
- Skilligalee closed
- Seafarm Seafood closed
- Jus Crab Bar and Grill closed
Questions
- What is the best seafood in Richmond?
- Beaucoup. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for seafood, voted by readers. Lillian and Shoreline Seafood Market come next.
- How many seafood restaurants are in Richmond?
- 81 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including 301 Seafood, A & F Seafood Deli, Alewife, Bay Seafood Market, Beaucoup and 76 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 12 more, in Petersburg, Hopewell, Ashland and Colonial Heights.
- Which seafood restaurants in Richmond take reservations?
- 11 take online bookings: Beaucoup, Island Shrimp Company, Lillian, Oceano Coastal Restaurant, Rappahannock Restaurant, Slack Tide Fish Co., Stella's, Tasty Crab Seafood Restaurant and 3 more. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order seafood online in Richmond?
- 38 have online ordering on their own websites: Bonefish Grill, Bubba's Shrimp Shack, Captain D's, Captain D's, Captain D's, Captain D's, Captain D's, Captain D's and 30 more.
- Is Jus Crab Bar and Grill in Richmond still open?
- No. Jus Crab Bar and Grill has closed. For seafood nearby, see the list above.
- Is P.T. Hastings Famous Seafood in Richmond still open?
- No. P.T. Hastings Famous Seafood has closed. For seafood nearby, see the list above.
- Is Seafarm Seafood in Richmond still open?
- No. Seafarm Seafood has closed. For seafood nearby, see the list above.
- Is Skilligalee in Richmond still open?
- No. Skilligalee has closed. For seafood nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2026: Food & Drink, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, https://richmondmagazine.com/best-of-richmond/best-and-worst/best-worst-2025-food-drink/, 2025. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
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