wicker's crab pot

overpriced. friend and i just ate here paid $44 worth offoodthat was enough for one person. thefoodwas decent for the most part, but within an hour we will be eating again for sure.

not worth it.

excellent. our waitress, debbie, was wonderful. best service ever!foodwas delicious. i highly recommend it!!

thought thefoodwas really good. started with the hush puppies that were done really well. split the she crab soup with my wife which was great and reasonable priced. i had the tuna tacos with ranch chips. that tacos were great, nice kick to them but not overpowering. the chips were ok, nothing to write home about. under $8 for the 2 tacos. my wife got the flounder topped with crab. she thought it was really good just a little pricey $22. the wait staff was great. they also have fresh crabs on site and a walk up to go area. a place where locals would go. will be back

disappointing..maybe an off night?. i had really high hopes for this place. it was recommended by a chesapeake native who grew up with members of the wicker family; i was promised the absolute best crabcakes i've ever had, with good value and great service.

i came on a saturday night (5/21/22) with my folks for a celebratory dinner. the outdoor patio was filled with folks listening to live music; the take-out window had a long line, the parking lot was full. looked promising! the indoor dining room was packed but our wait to be seated was brief.

from there on, the experience was horrible. our waitress brought out hushpuppies promptly (in fairness, they were piping hot and delicious) but was too distracted by the men at the table across from ours to remember to take drink orders. she returned to our area a few minutes later to bus a table and we flagged her down to order a pitcher of beer, and sweet tea. the pitcher arrived a few minutes later, but no glasses...had to wait for the glasses...then another trip for the iced tea. the she-crab soup was loaded with crab chunks and very rich, but it was lukewarm at best. our hot crab dip appetizer didn't arrive, neither did my mother's appetizer (house salad.) in hindsight, when the salad was ordered the waitress didn't ask about dressing preference; i should have recognized that she wasn't paying attention to our order.

when the entrees were brought out, we told the waitress to please cancel our order for the hot crab dip as it never arrived. we also reminded her about the salad order. she seemed embarassed to have forgotten both, but again didn't ask about salad dressing. another server came to our table with the crab dip saying something to the waitress along the lines of "hey, i think this was yours." our waitress was flustered, and though the dip was cold and had been sitting out she said she couldn't cancel it now and we could just "take it home if we didn't finish it."

needless to say, the dip was pretty much congealed cheese at this point. we each gamely tried some (i heard rave reviews) but it was disappointing. this is the first time in my life i have ever sent something back. to her credit, the waitress apologized and said she'd take care of it.

our entrees (crab cake platter and broiled seafood platter) weren't hot. i will say that the crab cakes were generously sized, and as promised, without any filler. the seafood was fresh, but again, simply not hot.

one of the managers was checking in on the tables in our section and asked how ourfoodwas. we didn't mention the poor service (everyone has an off night now and then, and i'm not looking to get anyone fired...besides, coldfoodis not necessarily a server's fault). we did, however state that the restaurant had been highly recommended, but that thefoodfrom soup to entree to appetizer had all been cold. she was shocked, seemed genuinely distressed, and apologized profusely.

dinner came out to $70 for three people. we weren't charged for the crab dip, which i appreciated.

will i go back? maybe. the size of the crabcakes and lack of filler was impressive, and to me indicates a committment to quality and value.

i have a feeling that my experience was an off night at this place. if i do return, it will be for lunch-- a lower stakes, less expensive gamble. if i do have a better experience i will certainly report back

wicker's has a homey feel as you walk in; it's very inviting and we were greeted right as we walked in. we started off with the fried calamari. it was presented nicely and had a beautiful golden color. the breading was amazing and they were fried perfectly. what was surprising was the amount they give you. this could have easily been a meal! i had the crab cake provolone burger with old bay chips and a sam adams rebel ipa. the chips are homemade and fantastic: nice crunch and great flavor. the burger was cooked well to order and the bun was toasted. the star of this dish was the mini crab cake. there was almost no filler and it was seared to perfection. it was so good, i ate half of it right off the burger! my wife ordered the 6 oz sirloin with a fried potato cake and green beans. the steak was cooked very well and the potato cake was phenomenal. the green beans were fresh, not the canned variety and were buttery with a pleasing snap. the meals came with hush puppies, which i have to say i was a little disappointed with. they were tasty, but a little overcooked. this was pretty surprising for a seafood restaurant. to be perfectly honest, i would've rather had hush puppies from long john silver's. the service was good, nothing spectacular. the waitress was attentive and thefoodwas at our table quickly. nothing less than you'd expect from any other restaurant. we didn't have any room for dessert although the carrot cake looked fabulous. that's definitely on my list for the next time we go. :) total including tip: $60

mr.. very goodfoodand service .

a seafood lover's spot. we visited this place because we were recommended by a business associate/friend and thefoodwas delicious. the service was friendly & professional. i personally, love "she crab soup" and there's is hard to beat along w/the fried crab cakes and numerous entrees.

ahhhhfoodis amazing second too none.. went there once an now i'm addicted lol must go...

this place has mediocrefoodand unprofessional wait staff. while the prices are in fact decent, i feel like anyone can make thisfoodfrom home. everyone raves over the homemade chips. they are okay if you like over crispy , unseasoned, burnt tasting kettle chips. i have been here once and will not return.

on separate occasions i have overheard both owners curse at and belittle their employees. i felt not only embarrassed to witness this, but embarrassed for the victims of this verbal abuse. thefoodwas fresh and delicious as promised, and the service was outstanding. but i cant help but wonder, is it still worth another trip?

great surprise. just happened to visit wicker's tonight after reading a review earlier today. i found it to be a delightful experience. the people were friendly and thefoodwas delicious. hailey (our server) was very attentive to our needs and very prompt with her service plus a cheerful person to boot. the meal was fresh and well prepared. the fried seafood was lightly breaded and very flavorful. the broiled seafood was moist, tender and not overlooked. the vegetables were quite tasty also but the highlight of the meal was the hush puppies. crispy outside, light and airy inside with just the right amount of onions. hey, it was great and we plan on many return visits. there are a lot of entrees to go. hope to see you there!

will definitely go back. we had a large group, took my dad and stepmom there while they were visiting here from fl. the restaurant was busy (all tables full). yet, we received excellent and prompt service. thefoodwas hot and delicious. loved the atmosphere of the place, very cozy and family oriented. our waitress, debbie, who was also a member of the wicker's family, was excellent and fun. we had 10 people in our group, so our orders varied, and even with all of the business in the restaurant and all of our different orders, we still received everything quickly, and without any mix-ups. debbie was very personable and made us all feel so welcome. we definitely will go back for the all you can eat crabs (you have to eat them outside). our family shared a bite from each of our plates so we could get a little taste of everything, and all was seasoned just right and cooked to perfection!!! what a hidden gem in chesapeake!!! really loved it!! ps. the crabcakes were the best (no filler); just yummy lump crab meat.

oh, so delicious!! the staff was very friendly and attentive. as another reviewer noted, the place is not fancy but feels homey and welcoming, which was just what we were looking for. thefoodwas great!! the hush puppies were the best i've had. i had the steak & fried shrimp special. the steak was done just the way i like it and was very tender. the fried shrimp had a light flour coating which was light & crisp. my husband had the seafood platter with shrimp, scallops, oysters, flounder & a crab cake. he kept saying how delicious it was and that the crab cake was the best he'd ever had. our daughter had the flounder dinner which was very tender and juicy. all of the seafood was very fresh and not fishy in any way. so good! price-wise, we paid $66 (before tip) for everything including soft drinks, which is quite reasonable for such a great dinner. if we lived in the area, we would come to wickers often. we'll definitely come back the next time we're in the va beach area.

my wife and i went there this evening and we loved everything about it. thefoodwas fresh and fast, the taste was even better especially the carrot cake ( one of the best i've ever had). the service could not have been better. we ate on the patio and i was pleasantly surprised that they allowed smoking on the patio, this made it even better for me. they even had live music (grant austin taylor), what a great performer. he will go places. if you get a chance to see him, go!

great friendly place!. love this place for a after church lunch or a casual diner when i'm out christmas shopping. the owners run it and the staff is always the same. thefoodis good for friedfoodand very fresh. the soup is great too!