Shagbark - Southern restaurant (US) in Richmond - 4901 Libbie Mill E Blvd, USA

I enjoyed the food (the Pork dish), the ambiance and the summer old fashion cocktail. I forgot the name of the bartender who served me ( Miguel? I think), he was super cool. Definitely will be dining there again when in town.

I will say that I personally love this location, and all of their selections that they have to offer. I've been here for birthdays, anniversaries, and a few other special occasions. The staff is some of my favorites in town, and they're on the same level as locations such as: Bookbinders, The Tobacco Company, and The Roosevelt in terms of staff attention and quality of food. The price point is actually extremely approachable. Two apps, two entrees, and a couple drinks only ran myself and my lady about $100 on an anniversary dinner, which for the quality, it just couldn't be beat! If you're looking for Michelin Star quality food in a place right here in town, I'd say this would definitely be in my top five list. Having had the chance to travel this country with almost the soul reason being food and drink, I don't feel I need to travel as much with these being the options. The only real complaint would be that it does feel a little too 'masculine' in some places. Mounted trophies of hunted animals seems a little out of place, and the Men's restroom is covered head to floor in pictures of what I assume to be family of the restaurant out hunting, posing with their kills. This is jarring, especially when compared to the ambiance and decor of the rest of the location. Atmosphere gets bumped down a little for this, as it did take away some of my desires to continue my meal, but those were quickly abated when our staff came back to greet us at the table. Bonus: You can get a peek at the kitchen if you just walk a little down the hallway, super cool to see a staff actually at work in the BoH, and it put a huge smile on my face. I'll always go back, even with the small bump for Men's restroom decorations. 6/5 for everything else. Special notes for Servers and Bartenders, they care beyond most others you'll find in town, especially for the price point.

Food was exceptional again. So delicious. Service was great too. Every dish was so good as always. If you want a very nice dinner you need to go here. You get your money's worth.

Very disappointing experience coming here to celebrate a special occasion. Go somewhere else. The service is horrendous. We spent over an hour here and only got 1 cocktail, one app, and a dozen oysters. We had been sitting at our table for 15 mins before anyone even came to our table to give us water. The runner offered us extra bread (our server was not coming to our table) and we said yes, please, and he cleared our bread plate. We assumed as any sane person would that he would bring us a fresh plate of bread, but he brought back our dirty plate with new bread and even brought us back our dirty forks, and knives on that plate with the new bread. The dirty utensils were replaced back on top of the bread. Attached photo. WHAT? Someone finally cleared our oyster plate but no other dirty plates and ten more minutes went by with nobody coming to our table and the dirty plates remained on our table. Finally someone came and brought the peach and tomato salad, which we had so appreciated they split for us on two plates. Sadly, the peaches were not yet ripe so they were flavorless and rock hard. If you have a peach dish on the menu, it should be served with ripe ready to eat peaches. Otherwise, don’t offer it. We wanted to send it back, so we waited waited waited and nobody ever came. Our server went to several other tables surrounding us but never came to us. It was so bizarre. Finally we physically got up and walked to the hostess stand and asked for the manager. The manager was very unprofessional, never apologized, never offered a resolution or attempted to help or show any customer service skills or consideration. In the end, we told him we wouldn’t be paying for the oysters because he asked was there something wrong with the oysters that you aren’t paying I said yes, I ate them while my previous courses dirty dishes sat there, my water glass was empty (this was my only beverage and it was gone), and I didn’t have everything I wanted to eat them with. Our server never checked on us once they were dropped and we had to flag down a runner to grab horseradish for us. The manager said - so you’re just walking out on your bill? I said I’m not walking out, I’m telling you we aren’t paying due to the horrible food and service and how you’ve treated us. The manager rolled his eyes, slapped the checkbook closed, and stormed off. The hostess who overheard all of this apologized to us on our way out. She was lovely. Just go somewhere else.

This is more than just dinner out, it's an experience. From beginning to end, it was superb. The waitress was helpful and attentive. The food is some of the best I've tasted and the portions are plenty. It is pricey, but for a special occasion it's a great choice. Looking forward to dining there again.

Outstanding culinary experience. The four of us ordered different entrees and shared. The wine list is extensive. Unless a sommelier is available, look to the specials and the wine recommendations. Chef isn't going to publish a menu with a bad wine. Each dish, from appetizers to desert, was excellent. Servings were ample and the deserts so good there was be room for some. Our server was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. We were not rushed at all. Pricey but worth it.

An amazing place with great food and an amazing selection of wine and drinks. Great atmosphere from the bar, dining room, and patio to fit the feel you are going for that evening. I also believe that they have heaters out during the colder months. I've had both the steak and pork chop when I've gone and both were amazing. I highly recommend this place.

My experience at Shagbark Restaurant was mostly positive. The chef's creativity was evident, although at times it felt like they were trying a bit too hard to impress. So every meal I had one bite would be insanely good and the next bite would ruin the taste. Despite this, the dishes were innovative and showcased a unique blend of flavors. I had the flank steak, and the cantaloupe salad. The ambiance was delightful, creating a cozy atmosphere for a pleasant dining experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the evening.