Shagbark

We have chosen Shagbark a handful of times over the years and always enjoy our visits. This outing went exceptionally well because it feels like they have figured out how to lower the volume level so you can have a convo without yelling. Absolutely love their natural element aesthetic with the wood panels and the clean but cozy feel; even the bathrooms are aesthetically pleasing. We started out the evening with some "shagnog" and a classic old fashioned. Their signature eggnog cocktail was the way to go. The nutmeg meringue made the spiked eggnog feel delicate and classy, especially in the coupe glass. It was actually too good bc I drank mine way too fast and forgot to take pictures! Before our appetizers came we received some complimentary bread and salted honey butter which was pretty awesome for how it tasted and that we got for free. Complimentary bread is not happening much these days. We actually got three different varieties too. Cornbread, thyme roll and a spicy chipotle bread. For apps we did the ceviche and the fried green tomatoes. The ceviche was done very well with a nice acidity and several levels of flavor. The fried green tomatoes were also very good and probably could've been eaten on their own without the tomato jam, but that was a nice touch. Really loved the salad and sliced almonds that went with it.For dinner, we ordered the herb roasted filet of swordfish, the rosemary garlic grilled beef tenderloin special and the crispy skinned Chesapeake rockfish. All three of us really enjoyed our entrées completely. Almost so much that we didn't want to share lol. My swordfish was done perfectly; the smoked Surry county sausage and the Hanover field peas prepared ala Hoppin John style that accompanied was delicious. Slightly on the salty side, but didn't stop me from cleaning my plate. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the tenderloin special and could not stop talking about the gravy (foie gras emulsion) and the blackberry veal jus. Having had one bite I agree it was very good. My father-in-law really enjoyed his rockfish and was impressed by the cornucopia of ingredients that went with it underneath that included a candy roaster squash puree AND a red curry coconut cream along with mushrooms, bok choy and peanuts. Sadly we were to full to partake in dessert but it's something to look forward to on our next visit. Def saw some stuff I want to try.

We had a great time celebrating a birthday at Shagbark. It's an upscale seafood and steak restaurant in Richmond. Only available reservation was 5:00, so we decided to dine like early birds for the evening. I ordered a local passion fruit cider - it was crisp and flavorful. My partner ordered a special eggnog based cocktail that he raved about the entire meal.For entrees, we ordered the chicken and the salmon. The chicken had a crisp bacon- like topping that was delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked, though I skipped on the grapefruit garnish. The restaurant itself is stunning - beautiful chandeliers and light fixtures. The art work on the walls is a bit eclectic but overall lovely atmosphere.

The ambiance is there, cute lounge, sweet and attentive bar staff. Had a lovely mescal cocktail.Our actual dinner though- eh. My husband had the paella which was okay but a bit too moist with additional stock.My swordfish and salad- lovely simply dreased greens qnd grape tomatoes but my swordfish was so thin and overcooked it hurt my teeth a bit. Thr attenpt at a glaze turned the tiny pieces of fish into to sonetung crunchy qnd unrecognizable.

The amazing Raven was our friendly-helpful-happy server made the evening fun. All tables in dinning room were full. The short ribs were excellent & the duck breast. Great list of desserts: they are known for sticky toffee pudding which we both ordered. Different & deeelicious! "This place is really hopping" my friend Robin said.

Absolutely amazing! This spot has been on my places to try when I visit Richmond and it did not disappoint!! The atmosphere was fairly relaxed and chill and it wasn't super busy. However, I do recommend making a reservation just to ensure you have a table. The food was absolutely delicious!! Keep in mind that their menu does change so my entree may no longer be served there depending on the season. Everything was absolutely delicious and just perfect. I especially loved the scallop entree I got and their pork belly was perfection. The Duck Breast was so succulent and the pork chop was just amazing. Overall, this is a really wonderful spot with delicious food and a great menu that is changed occasionally so there's always something new to try! I highly recommend popping by if you're in the area and looking for a nice spot to have dinner!

If you are in search of an intimate dining experience with a calm, serene environment then you should give Shagbark a try. I opted for appetizers as a meal. The Cesar salad was good, but could use less char because it had a burnt after taste. The fried oysters were amazing! I would highly recommend them 10/10. The oysters were good and tender and the sauce was flavorful. The cocktails were also a good balance of alcohol and mixers. They weren't too strong or overpowering.

My wife and I celebrated four years of marriage at Shagbark on 3/16/23. After a less than stellar experience at Midlothian Chef Kitchen I put a lot of pressure on Shagbark to make up for another restaurant's complete failure. I'll cut right to the chase; Shagbark is now my GOLD STANDARD for fine dining in Richmond. As a matter of fact, in 2 days (8/23/23), we are dining here with our son to celebrate his 18th birthday!The reason who chose Shagbark is because the entire experience was flawless from start to finish. It starts with the wonderful hospitality of our server. He set the entire tone for the evening. He encouraged me to move out of my comport zone and order a drink with a bit of hair on it. I'm glad he did talked me into it because really liked the drink.We ordered two starters which were fantastic. One was a special which were these fire roasted peppers with pecans, onions, and a delicious sauce. Our second appetizer was the crispy Chesapeake Bay chicken fried oysters. That app was by far the best. Everything about the dish was perfectly balanced.For our main entrees my wife ordered the Parmesan crusted filet of flounder and I had the cast iron seared duck breast. Both of our entrees were spot on. This is exactly what you would expect from an executive level chef.Lots of places in Richmond serve good food but on this night the CLASS and hospitality of the staff really stood out. Thank you Shagbark.

Outstanding! Simply perect - Every - VisitWe have been dining here multiple times a year since we moved to RVA in 2017 and EVERY visit has been perfect. Excellent service, lovely ambiance, and the freshest, most flavorful food.Nowhere else has ever come close to the level of consistency and excellence.Chef Walter Bundy is a master at combining unique ingredients and flavors, so every bite is memorable.The menu changes seasonally to incorporate the freshest seasonal items.It is just a pleasure.You might find it to be on the pricey side, though I assure you it is worth every penny. Between the excellent service, attention to every detail of your dining experience, and the freshest ingredients, plated beautifully, you won't be disappointed.Tonight, Sergio led our table service, and he was amazing! Personable and efficient, checking in at the right times.My rating rationale +1 Service+1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality+1 Presentation+1 Atmosphere/vibe+1 Value*You can check out my previous reviews too where I sing their praises

A few friends and I went to Shagbark for dinner because it was highly recommended to us. Overall, the menu reads amazingly, but the foods were hit or miss.All the local ingredients and how the food is described on the menu sounds scrumptious. So much locally sourced food items that make for interesting and fun reading. I tried out the onion soup, which was tasty but came with a hard to eat piece of bread covered with some type of cream. The fried green tomatoes were not very successful because the breading came off of the tomatoes - the tomatoes needed to be more coated in flour to keep the breading on them. The chicken entrée came with extremely blistered green beans that my friend said were very salty. She didn't eat any of the vegetables and they were taken away and no one asked why most of the dish remained. The ham and pimento appetizer was a little curious because there were two pots, one with ham salad and one with pimento cheese. It was a little bit incongruous as opposed to a cohesive dish.Service was all over the place and our drink orders kept getting messed up. But they do have some nice cocktails and I discovered some interesting ones because the drinks I ordered didn't come.Overall, this place was buzzing and mostly full while we were there. It's convivial in this sort of fake neighborhood that is being created.

Came for a Birthday dinner. Bruce was a champ he was really attentive, helpful, kind, and thoughtful thank you so much.