Riptides Seafood Restaurant 11212 Iron Bridge Road, Chester, VA 23831

"I/we had a very pleasant experience, the service was very good and the food tasted great. Their outdoor patio is a highlight and a very nice part of the experience."

"Very good seafood and service , I had the 12oz steak with Coconut rice and broccoli.... Seafood Combo was absolutely the best and adult drinks was great ... Wings for appetizer with Tai glaze. Went back again"

"What a delicious and delightful spot. First off, the music was a whole vibe. I almost forgot where I was. Everything from SWV, Michael Jackson, Temptations to Mary J Blige. I was shooting. I was meeting a friend in the area and he said the food wouldn't disappoint and he was right. I started out wanting shrimp. I mean, it's VA, Duh. So, I got their firecracker shrimp, and they were delicious. The shrimp was fresh and large with a delectable spicy Thai sauce and a bed of spring mix to garnish. The sauce and peppery greens really meshed well together. We indulged in the shrimp plate with a classic loaded backed potato and cheesy broccoli. I settled on 2 hugemoungus crack cakes with a tangy and zesty romulade. I wanted to balance the meal with their sweet potato casserole and large heavy battered sweet onion rings. The Crab cakes were fully favored with a comfortable amount of seasoning and a bright lemon infusion throughout each meaty bite. The robust romulade really enchanted the sweetness of the cake. The sweet casserole was also palatable and played well with the cake. I wanted the sweetness. However, the onion ring shocked me. They were high, delicious, and very sweet. I wasn't expecting it. The specific sauce for them also enhanced the flavor profile. They were crispy and strong and not overly greasy. I loved the taste of them. This spot is a hidden gem. Run don't walk. I thoroughly enjoyed my food and the establishment. Great comply chill spot that's not uptight or pretentious."

"We went here to celebrate a birthday and everything was fabulous. Two people had lovely fruity mixed drinks and we shared bacon wrapped ocean scallops and gator bites. Seating inside or outside and they had sun umbrellas at the tables. The rib-eye looked amazing and we had scallops, oysters, shrimp, crab cakes, and salmon. All was amazing. Staff was attentive and there were enough of them that they didn't seem rushed, even though it was fairly busy. This was my first time and I will definitely be going back!"

"Riptides was great and I highly recommend it! They offer seafood with a southern twist. Our waitress was extremely polite and the wait for our food was short. We ordered the lobster ravioli with the house salad. Both were delicious and filling. We also ordered the crab bites as an appetizer and were very pleased with them as well! My complements to the chef. I would easily come here again!"