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Island Shrimp Co. - Rocketts Landing, Richmond, VA

Island Shrimp Co. - Rocketts Landing

4.3
4.3
330 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
For centuries, tropical port cities have served as the gathering places where people, culture, and cuisine collide. Warm hospitality, high spirits, and the intoxicating surrounding from paradise come to life at Island Shrimp Co.

So come relax and talk story on our patio overlooking the James River and city skyline. Soak up the tropical vibes and we'll treat you to a menu rooted in some of the world's most exciting island destinations. Don't skip the aloha pineapple boat entree, or the hula ice cream pie dessert!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Breakfast

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (804) 557-6700

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Cory Sheldon

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Richmond

    Great for scenic views

  • Richmond

    Seafood

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The food Menu was limited and the server was not knowledgeable f what they had on the menu
  2. Emmy0

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view is undeniably the best in Richmond. The coconut shrimp was an excellent app. The service was good. The place is beautiful and simple inside. The jerk chicken was very spicy. A great selection of non booze free drinks, made you feel like you were having a cocktail.
  3. DavidJ

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great. We like Sarah. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Sorry to see the bisque go off the menu.
  4. MarjorieV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    It’s a good place to grab a tropical themed drink and hang out on the patio. The food isn’t great, but the view makes up for it.
  5. Megan

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service, delicious food. Great views of the James River and downtown Richmond.
  6. JuanG

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lively place with a very nice environment, decor and views. Good food too
  7. LawrenceH

    New England

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Great location, outside deck overlooks James River. Good food and fun drinks.
  8. SeanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Tried this cute place for the first time yesterday and we were very pleased we did! Such a cute and fun decor, great views and outdoor space, service was fantastic and the food was great!! Such a fun spot for a beautiful day on the patio in the sunshine!! We'll definitely be back!!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was very good, just wish my fish had more of the seasoning that was on the fish and fries
  10. FatimaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service! Love the view of the river on a spring evening.
  11. VaSparkler

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    For Mother’s Day, we tried Island Food Company, the restaurant has major problems with service, starting with being ignored and waiting 15 minutes to be seated for our reservation?! Our waitress was pleasant and personable, but we waited 30+ minutes for our food to arrive during which a clueless busboy asked to clear our water glasses and had to be told that was for unoccupied tables. Another waitress dropped and broke a glass of water by our table and loudly chatted about it, creating a treacherous situation on an already slippery floor that needs a few traction strips . However, when our food arrived, the Cocoanut Shrimp, shrimp and Fish tacos, and Pork sandwich were all very tasty. But the vegetable fried rice was pathetic- no vegetables except onions, and quite bland and not worth $5.95- maybe 2.95. Our cocktail and French press coffee, converted to ice coffee were nice.They no longer serve cold brew, mentioned on the posted menu on this site. We might come again to sit outside , enjoy the lovely view and outdoor seating- and have a drink and appetizer, but they need to up their game on server training and coordination in the kitchen or we won’t return.
  12. ms1111

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was delicious and the service was great! Love the view of the James and the beachy-vibe. The cocktails are fantastic! We'll be back!
  13. JenM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful and the setting is great. We went after our daughter’s graduation and had a nice celebration. The kalua pork is definitely not authentic Hawaiian but the shrimp dishes were delicious.
  14. WeldonB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was awesome and the scenery made it even better.
  15. DjhGainang

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    20% percent plus tax was different. Price went up.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Customer service was excellent. Jordan & host we’re great to work with.
  17. A1400RVA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    They are low staffed. When this low staffed they can not operate correctly. I actually felt sorry for the establishment. Probably if the owner paid employees very well, they would be well staffed and a great restaurant. What I experienced was some of the saddest service for a 100 dollar meal. I waited over 20 minutes for a beer. Had at waiter bring different food 6 times. If you are the owner and see this. Close down until you have a full staff and can make sure speed is a priority. Seriously I’ve traveled globally and don’t understand how Richmond Virginia can allow utterly worthless places like this to even exist. Having people to bring the food out, serve drinks, clean tables, take orders, is a core part of service industry. This business is failing. I doubt this location to last within a year unless RVA continues to lose its taste buds and self respect.
  18. Punkin

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place, energy and food! We sat on the outside on the patio with a good view, the fried shrimp platter was great and drinks tasty! Kudos to our server, Bella!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    Server was friendly but not the most responsive They also auto tip 20%
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing for a reasonable price. The service was great and the restaurant was located near the water with a nice view.
  21. HesterJ

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good. We got the Boat entree’s. Could have given more rice less pineapple. Next time when asked for extra sauce make sure it’s warm not cold. But my overall experience was nice.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and river views! The food is also amazing.
  23. Tyler

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Service was extremely slow. Never got the second round of drinks that were ordered and never had our waters refilled. Sides for entrees came out after our meal was finished. The busser took our water cups before we left. Had multiple other items on our bill that weren’t ours. Still had to tip 20% regardless of how poor the experience was.
  24. LorenaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    We Went During Happy Hour && Was Charged For Regular priced items instead of the happy hour prices
  25. TerryR

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    Went for restaurant week, service and food were lacking, however the drinks were good and the poke ahi tacos were great. I spoke to the manager about deficits and was given a gift certificate to try again, as she recognized they were working on making it better. Kudos for listening and hearing your customers
  26. JacquelynT

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Service was great. Host and manager tried to make it right but at the end of the day, the food was just not good at all and it cane out barely luke warm. Lacked flavor and in the case of the lobster tail it was dry, tasted old and lacked flavor. The shrimp fried rice had shrimp that was undeveined and the rice lacked flavor. I think they tried to compensate for the lack of flavor by using the pineapple for presentation. We definitely won't dine here again.
  27. NatalieR

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a really lovely time! The drinks were great, the view was beautiful, and the food was amazing. I went for the richmond restaurant week and I am looking forward to going back to try the whole menu!
  28. AlexisN

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great restaurant. The food was so good, the ambiance was delightful and great service.
  29. Rose123

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome location and awesome food. Our service/server was wonderful! Will definitely return and recommend! Love being able to look out at the James River.
  30. Greekgirl

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The service lacked towards the end. We finished our meal and the staff did not come over to us for another 30 minutes. I do not recommend the coconut crème brûlée , as the creme was not smooth and it was too soupy.
  31. AmyC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Every server looked like there were half asleep. It was not that crowded and it took us forever to get water. The food was sub-par. I had to track down the waitress as she was sitting in a booth on her phone wiping utensils to get our bill after sitting with dirty dishes in front of us for 25 minutes. No one seemed to care at all that there were customers.
  32. ValleyGuy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Don't want to comment out of concern for being sued by company or employees.
  33. OutToEat

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    View is great and the restaurant itself is very cute. Food was good, my mixed drink wasn't the best. My only main complaint was the service. We ordered an appetizer right when we got there along with our drinks. Either the waitress forgot about it or the kitchen was behind. Our lunch came first so we cancelled it. She just didn't really seem to care. They automatically add a service fee to your bill so despite not really enjoying the service you get billed anyway. I want wait staff to get paid appropriately but when it's done this way there isn't always an advantage to be the best you can be.
  34. MattF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Rice was bland chicken was dry. Service was slow.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit, i was deciding between here and The Boathouse at Rockets Landing. Being such a visual person and lover of the color blue.. the internet pictures reflected a very bright island blue and looked amazingly inviting. The reviews were pretty good overall with 4 1/2 stars here and 4 stars for The Boathouse. Lol. Upon arrival, we were greeted and escorted to our table. Upon seating, our waiter immediately made us aware of the 20% service charge and my comment was “well I would expect a 20% stellar service to go along with it”. Service was great, Rosie checked on us very often and was very knowledgeable. I didn’t mind leaving the $22 service charge for the $152 bill. The entrees are nice but a bit overpriced in my opinion…I would expect to pay these prices at Lemaire, Bookbinders, Flemings, etc… but anyways. The restaurant sitting overlooking the water was a perfect plus, our table was right beside the patio and the window/doors were open to the patio. It was a gorgeous warm evening. The only con- I specifically noted on my reservation we were in attendance to celebrate our daughters university graduation and job promotion… NONE was mentioned and/or acknowledged during dinner. Why bother to ask which occasion you are going to celebrate?? I also left my plantains 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
  36. LiamC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Garlic shrimp was amazing! For some reason there was no outdoor seating even though the weather was perfect. Lobster fried rice was overpriced. Mediocre fried rice with a tiny piece of lobster. Jerk chicken should come with a warning sign! A little too hot for jerk chicken. (sounds crazy I know) service was great and the restaurant is beautiful!
  37. RVAdiner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food and drinks were incredible! Only issue is that we made the reservation and I specifically requested outdoor seating. When we were walking up there were 5+ open tables outside and no line near the host stand. We were told that there were reservations coming for those seats and therefore couldn't sit outside. During our meal we noticed that people did not come in so it was frustrating to sit inside when there was clearly space outdoors.
  38. BryanP

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere, staff was very courteous, and food was great. Will definitely be back. Need more parking spaces. Lot was full. Had to park long way from restaurant.
  39. IrishGal

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, delicious food and a wonderful river view!!
  40. RFD1234

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at Island Shrimp Co. I took my mother to celebrate her birthday and everything was fantastic! From the service to the food to the building itself; everyone and everything we saw and came in contact with was incredibly wonderful. The food and drinks were the best I’ve had in a very long time. We’ll definitely be back for more soon!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Island Shrimp Co. - Rocketts Landing is rated 4.3 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Island Shrimp Co. - Rocketts Landing

11 Orleans St, Richmond, VA 23231-3070

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Breakfast

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Cory Sheldon

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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