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: eastcoastrva.com 5East Coast Provisions
Seafood restaurant · Richmond- Finalist in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2026 for seafood, voted by readers [1]
“East Coast-influenced seafood restaurant with an oyster bar, sushi, and hand-cut steaks.”
- Where
- 3411 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Happy hour · Brunch · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 353-3411
All hours
Mon 11:30 AM to 9 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 9 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 9 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 9 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 10 PM Sun 10:30 AM 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
- Open now until 10 PM
- 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: locations.bonefishgrill.com Bonefish Grill
Seafood restaurant · Midlothian“Your local Midlothian, VA Bonefish Grill® specializes in hand-cut, wood-grilled specialties and locally crafted Partner Selection dishes made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.”
- Where
- 6081 Harbour Park Dr, Midlothian, VA 23112-2160
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Catering · Happy hour · Reservations · Delivery
- Phone
- (804) 639-2747
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 10 PM Fri 11 AM to 11 PM Sat 11 AM to 11 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: bubbasshrimpshack.com Bubba's Shrimp Shack
Seafood restaurant · Mechanicsville“We pride ourselves on an authentic experience delivered with first class service.”
- Where
- 6493 Mechanicsville Tpke Ste A, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
- Has
- Takeout
- Phone
- (804) 723-4557
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Photo: catchofthedayrestaurant.com Catch of The Day Seafood
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“Fresh seafood with one simple goal: make every guest feel like family.”
- Where
- 4010 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23224-1738
- Has
- Happy hour · Catering · Takeout
- Phone
- (804) 233-6836
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Photo: hookreel.com Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“With a passion for bringing the vibrant flavors of the South to guests across the country, Hook & Reel celebrates the time-honored tradition of seafood boils that originated in Louisiana backyard gatherings.”
- Where
- 7131 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225-1501
- Has
- Happy hour · Catering
- Phone
- (804) 918-3560
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Photo: hookedseafoodrawbar.com Hooked Seafood & Raw Bar
Seafood restaurant · Mechanicsville“As a locally owned and operated establishment, we take pride in sourcing local fresh seafood to craft delicious dishes for our guests.”
- Where
- 6078 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
- Has
- Takeout · Reservations
- Phone
- (804) 723-4810
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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: livecrawfishseafood.com Live Crawfish & Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant · Henrico“The Authentic New Orleans style Real Hot Boiled Crawfish & Seafood”
- Where
- 9020 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery · Catering
- Phone
- (804) 269-4109
All hours
Mon 12 PM to 9:30 PM Tue Closed Wed 12 PM to 9:30 PM Thu 12 PM to 9:30 PM Fri 12 PM to 9:30 PM Sat 12 PM to 9:30 PM Sun 12 PM to 9:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Long John Silver's
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“Long John Silver's serves Chicken + Seafood favorites, including crispy chicken, hand-battered fish, shrimp, hushpuppies, sides, family meals and more.”
- Where
- 2206 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222-2414
- On the menu
- Fish & Chicken Basket $6
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery
- Phone
- (804) 321-9292
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Ocean Crab House
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“We Got Happiness In A Bag!”
- Where
- 5726 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA 23234
- Phone
- (804) 743-2020
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Photo: poseidonboilrva.com Poseidon Boil
Seafood restaurant · Henrico“Poseidon Boil is here to provide the people of Richmond with a place to enjoy our special creations and immerse themselves in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.”
- Where
- 9127 W Broad St R, Henrico, VA 23294
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (804) 562-2812
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 9:30 PM Tue 11 AM to 9:30 PM Wed 11 AM to 9:30 PM Thu 11 AM to 9:30 PM Fri 11 AM to 10:30 PM Sat 12 PM to 10:30 PM Sun 12 PM to 9:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Restaurante De Mariscos - Chesterfield-Midlothian, VA
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“We continue to strive for the freshest seafood served with an amazing recipe, no frills -just simple authentic New Orleans style hot boiled crawfish & seafood!”
- Where
- 7531 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23225-6412
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Catering · Takeout
- Phone
- (804) 562-2895
All hours
Mon 12 PM to 9:30 PM Tue 12 PM to 9:30 PM Wed 12 PM to 9:30 PM Thu 12 PM to 9:30 PM Fri 12 PM to 9:30 PM Sat 12 PM to 9:30 PM Sun 12 PM to 9:30 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: thefishmarket.com Sea and Sea Fishmarket
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“The Fish Market serves only the freshest catches from waters near, far and everywhere in between.”
- Where
- 111 E Belt Blvd, Richmond, VA 23224-1203
- Has
- Takeout · Vegan options
- Phone
- (804) 232-1171
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Skrimp Shack
Seafood restaurant · Henrico“We strive to provide food and experiences that help our guests to experience a little slice of vacation in the midst of a busy and often stressful life!”
- Where
- 7510 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294-3608
- Has
- Takeout · Catering
- Phone
- (804) 912-1535
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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: stuartsfreshcatch.com Stuart's Fresh Catch
Seafood restaurant · Richmond“As a family-owned and locally operated seafood market, we have served our neighbors for over 35 years with a strong commitment to quality, affordability, and trust.”
- Where
- 2400 Mechanicsville Tpke, Richmond, VA 23223
- Has
- Takeout
- Phone
- (804) 643-3474
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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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Photo: thejuicycrab.com The Juicy Crab
Seafood restaurant · Henrico“We are home to the juiciest and most delicious Cajun Seafood Boils across the US.”
- Where
- 4306 S Laburnum Ave, Henrico, VA 23231-2418
- Has
- Takeout · Catering
- Phone
- (804) 401-8949
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Photo: westcoastrva.com West Coast Provisions
Seafood restaurant · Henrico“West Coast-influenced seafood restaurant with an oyster bar, sushi, and hand-cut steaks.”
- Where
- 301A Maltby Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Happy hour · Brunch
- Phone
- (804) 360-1090
All hours
Mon 11:30 AM to 4 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Tue 11:30 AM to 4 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Wed 11:30 AM to 4 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Thu 11:30 AM to 4 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Fri 11:30 AM to 4 PM, 2 PM to 6 PM, 4 PM to 10 PM Sat 11:30 AM to 3 PM, 3 PM to 10 PM Sun 10:30 AM to 4 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Captain D's7 locations: Richmond, Henrico and Chester
- 2701 Chamberlayne Ave2701 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond
- 7607 Staples Mill Road7607 Staples Mill Road, Henrico
- 12541 Jefferson Davis Highway12541 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester
- 50 Turner Rd50 Turner Rd, Richmond
- 4617 Jefferson Davis Highway4617 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond
- 10013 Hull Street Road10013 Hull Street Road, Richmond
- 4800 Williamsburg Rd4800 Williamsburg Rd, Henrico
Latitude Seafood Co2 locations: Richmond and Midlothian
- 9216 Stony Point Pkwy9216 Stony Point Pkwy, RichmondClosed for the day
- 15532 WC Commons Way15532 WC Commons Way, MidlothianClosed for the day
- Latitude Seafood Co. Chesterfield14440 Hull St Rd, ChesterfieldClosed for the day
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls2 locations: Midlothian and Henrico
- 14213 Winterview Pkwy Ste 10514213 Winterview Pkwy Ste 105, MidlothianClosed for the day
- 11761 W Broad St11761 W Broad St, Henrico
- Red Lobster13236 Rittenhouse Dr, MidlothianOpen now until 10 PM
- Sauce and Toss1711 E Franklin St, RichmondClosed for the day
- The Sand Dollar Beach Kitchen7324 Cosby Village Rd, ChesterfieldClosed for the day
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Richmond.
Photo: captaintomsseafood.com Captain Tom's Seafood
Seafood restaurant · Colonial Heights“At Captain Tom's, you get hearty portions of the best seafood available at reasonable prices.”
- Where
- 1717 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Full bar · Takeout
- Phone
- (804) 526-0005
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 11 AM to 9 PM Wed 11 AM to 9 PM Thu 11 AM to 9 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 9 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
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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Captain D's3 locations: Petersburg, Hopewell and Ashland
- 3330 S Crater Road3330 S Crater Road, Petersburg
- 3911 Oaklawn Blvd3911 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell
- 205 S. Washington Hwy205 S. Washington Hwy, Ashland
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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