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Bright, acclaimed eatery offering sophisticated dishes based on Mid-Atlantic seafood & cocktails.
Hours
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3120 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: (804) 325-3426
Website: https://www.alewiferva.com/
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Reviews
cynthia hall
The pictures are Fried catfish and Skate Wing. We also had oysters and Smoked fish dip for starters. I didn’t remember to take pictures, we had eaten them beforehand. Everything was cooked to perfection. I will come again. This was a pretty birthday celebration for me!
… moreMeg C
Great location, genuine crowd, fantastic food. Can’t ask for more!
I had their sweet pepper and ceviche special, as well as the skate wing. Both were phenomenal. My partner got the fish sandwich and said it was one of the top 5 sandwiches of their entire life. Our cocktails were delicious.
We made a reservation a day before but called to see if it could be moved earlier. The hostess was incredibly friendly and gave us a couple of options.
10/10 will come back again!
… moreI had their sweet pepper and ceviche special, as well as the skate wing. Both were phenomenal. My partner got the fish sandwich and said it was one of the top 5 sandwiches of their entire life. Our cocktails were delicious.
We made a reservation a day before but called to see if it could be moved earlier. The hostess was incredibly friendly and gave us a couple of options.
10/10 will come back again!
Casey White
A friend of mine and I were looking for places to get oysters. I had heard of Alewife being touted as one of the better “foodie” restaurants in Richmond. And that is absolutely true. They are located in Church Hill, so parking can be a little dicey but it’s one of the best neighborhoods for an after-dinner walk.
Food: 5/5 – absolutely excellent. We shared a dozen oysters, which came with a spicy yuzu sauce that was incredible. They rotate menu items and sauces. My friend ordered the scallops for dinner and I ordered the skate wing, which came over a Korean-inspired stew. We had their take on a sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was also excellent. The flavors were like nothing I had had before. If I could rate higher than 5 I would.
Service: 5/5 – Also excellent. I had never eaten skate before, and our server gave me instructions on how to properly eat it. Servers were kind and attentive. No notes!
Atmosphere: 4/5. There’s nothing particular special about the decor. Chairs are metal, tables are wood. It’s not trying to be pretentious.
I will certainly be back!
… moreFood: 5/5 – absolutely excellent. We shared a dozen oysters, which came with a spicy yuzu sauce that was incredible. They rotate menu items and sauces. My friend ordered the scallops for dinner and I ordered the skate wing, which came over a Korean-inspired stew. We had their take on a sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was also excellent. The flavors were like nothing I had had before. If I could rate higher than 5 I would.
Service: 5/5 – Also excellent. I had never eaten skate before, and our server gave me instructions on how to properly eat it. Servers were kind and attentive. No notes!
Atmosphere: 4/5. There’s nothing particular special about the decor. Chairs are metal, tables are wood. It’s not trying to be pretentious.
I will certainly be back!
Sea WhenAbsent
Rustic and delicious dishes that excelled on basic points and sheer tastiness, and still managed to be surprising and mind-expanding in subtle but noticeable ways. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked, supple and pillowy on the inside, just a bit crispy and toasted on the outside. The combo of blue cheese and candied pecans was mind blowing a a sauce.
Oysters were huge, fresh and clean tasting, adorned by understated but surprising flavors. Italian in spirit, but Virginia in its fine details. Truly excellent.
… moreOysters were huge, fresh and clean tasting, adorned by understated but surprising flavors. Italian in spirit, but Virginia in its fine details. Truly excellent.
Harrison C
Alewife is the perfect place for a slightly elevated evening out! The food is delicious and the atmosphere is laid-back but clean and slightly elevated. It’s a nice quiet spot for a really good meal. We got the clams as a starter then I got an oyster Poboy. Everything was absolutely amazing.
… moreLynne
One of the best restaurants in Richmond. I could eat those poached rock shrimp, fried clams, and tilefish every day and be happy. Cocktails were interesting and well-balanced too. I was also able to get a reservation at fairly short notice, which is always a plus. I’m hungry again just thinking about it!
… moreKatya Rumrill
Overall had a decent experience. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was delicious. Our waiter seemed disinterested in serving us once we started asking a few questions about the menu, almost like they were annoyed that we weren’t familiar with the options. My husband was brought the incorrect beer and his portion of soft shell crab only had one piece when we saw other plates containing two being brought to other diners. My arctic char was really good though, very well seasoned and tasty. Would definitely come back for the food but hoping for a slightly better experience.
… moreMatt Carozza
We came here for our anniversary and had an absolutely amazing experience! Our server was lovely, the food was local, fresh, and delicious, and the atmosphere was lively yet cozy. The staff are very accommodating to dietary preferences and super friendly. We got the Siren’s Song, which was a lazy Susan with chef’s choice of small plates, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The bottle of wine we had knocked it out of the park and was a wonderful accompaniment to our meal. I highlighted it on the wine menu picture and highly suggest it!
will be going back!
… morewill be going back!
Alexandra Santamaria
Stopped by on a whim to continue catching up with friends. They were able to accommodate a group of 6 although most of us were just having drinks. I got the oysters and one of their specials. Food was delicious, service was great, and I’ll definitely be back.
… moreHolly C
Stopped in here on a whim and we were able to sit at the bar. Staff was very friendly and quick and they had great specials and drinks. Ordered the fish dip since so many reviews recommended it and was not disappointed, it was delicious. The special was a black char(I think) with eel sauce on sushi rice with marinated vegetables. The fish was one of the best pieces of fish I’ve had, perfection. My boyfriend ordered the schnitzel and it was pretty good, not the best I’ve ever had but still an enjoyable meal.
My only complaint was that they leaned very heavily into citrus/vinegar flavors, there wasn’t enough to balance it out. I couldn’t finish my meal because it was overwhelmingly vinegar-y, even the schnitzel had strong citrus elements.
… moreMy only complaint was that they leaned very heavily into citrus/vinegar flavors, there wasn’t enough to balance it out. I couldn’t finish my meal because it was overwhelmingly vinegar-y, even the schnitzel had strong citrus elements.