Blue Crab & Purple Pig Bistro

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   LukeD

   Richmond

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Well prepared and well presented meals. Waiting staff was friendly, professional and effective. The only negative aspect was that the menu presented on Open Table was not available… I had my mind set on the duck, however, it was not one of the items in the current menu. The items in the current menu were largely different from the menu items on Open Table. That said, I would definitely go back and also would recommend this restaurant to others.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Anniversary dinner w friends. Great time. Little noisy. Great food Nice that it’s very close to home. Very pleasant server.

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   PawPaw

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Throughly enjoyed the Rack of Lamp. Moist, flavorful. My wife enjoyed the Pork Chop. Again moist and flavorful.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall4food2service5ambience5

   If you use Lawry's Seasonings, you will likely find the food bland. Nice ambiance.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Muy buen servicio la comida y los martin super rico!! Muy limpio y la mesera super Amable un poco costosas pero una buena porción de comida!!

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6. TP

   TamP

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Food was bland and they were out of everything and told us after we ordered

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   Karen

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Awesome as usual! Food is always outstanding, great experience.

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   McKenzie

   Richmond

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great dinner. It was busy and short staffed but Sam, our waiter, did a wonderful job. The food was excellent as always!

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   Elle

   Richmond

   15 reviews

   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   You don’t want to miss this quaint restaurant when your looking for that special place to dine. You will be pleasantly surprised when you walk through the door. The decor is telling you WELCOME please enjoy your dinner with us, then you start smelling all the wonderful aromas and believe me your food will taste as good as it smells. You won’t be disappointed.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3

    Food was fantastic, Sam our waiter was very attentive without being obtrusive…. Can’t say enough. I Asked for a chocolate martini which they did not have on the list of drinks, however they accommodated and made one for me, it was fantastic. Will definitely make this one of our normal go to restaurants.

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    TonyP

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    The food is always outstanding, and I never leave hungry. Beverages are very good. This visit was for Sunday brunch. The crab cake Benedict was delicious, and filling. The Bloody Mary was very good and included a piece of peppered bacon that may have been the high point of an excellent meal.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    We did not get to experience this restaurant because they claim they were closing at 8pm when our reservation was for 830. We arrived on time to find an entire restaurant full of people but yet they claim they were closing at 8pm. The manager was not sorry about it he in fact blamed open table for taking our reservation. He then said they were out of everything on the menu so he couldn't seat us. We left the restaurant but waited on our car to find another place to eat. I noticed 2 other couples who went inside and were seated right away. I went back inside and asked how come they were seated and they said because there reservation was for an earlier time. I was so confused because it was long after they're reservation and we were on time for ours but was told they were out of everything on the menu and that they were closing at 8pm which they didn't do. I really feel like it was a race issue. Everyone in the restaurant was white and we were the only black couple attempting to dine here.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Dinner was fantastic! Craft cocktails very good. The two seat tables are little close, feel like you are in your neighbors conversation.

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    Krista

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delicious food!! Would definitely go back.

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    GinaS

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The brisket Benedict was amazing!! They were out of a few mimosa flavors at 12:30 on Sunday for brunch, but everything was delicious. It's alittle pricey but nice for a special occasion. It is nice that the chef comes out and checks on the food.

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    RebeccaD

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and food as always. We always tell people to try it

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    Hope

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    My husband and I visited Blue Crab & Purple Pig Bistro for the first time yesterday, 24Apr22, and the food was delicious! My husband and I split the waffle, chicken, gravy and biscuit and the Pig Omelet. We had plenty of left overs. The pig omelet was stuffed with brisket, bacon, shallots, peppers. The biscuit was so fluffy and the gravy, well I could ate a bowl of just the gravy. The waffle was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. We really liked the homemade whip cream with strawberries made it even more delicious. We had the mimosa flights (4 glasses) and they were unique and made with the right amount of balance of champagne and juices. The Watermelon and mango was our favorite.

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    rockinrobin

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Good food. Good service. Limited menu. Felt like we were a part of the parties on either side because the seating was so close. Couldn’t talk because parties on either side could hear everything.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food as always and service was top notch! The lamb chop preparation was outstanding and the apps were top notch!

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    RobertM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, The Pig was amazing! The menu is spectacular with something for everyone. And, the live music from Karl Werne just made the night that much better!

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    JennOscar

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience3

    Easter. Only complaint was the lack of notice/ advertising about the set menu for the holiday. We were given regular menus and all selected meals and then told we only had 2 chooses. Waitress was wonderful and food was on point. We will return on a regular day.

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    GayleT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Visited Blue Crab/Purple Pig on Easter Sunday and found it to be FABULOUS!! Almost want to keep it a secret so we can get in there easily and often......!! but it won't stay a secret for long!! It is too fantastic! Deserves to be popular!!

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    MaryH

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food…first time visiting but will be back!

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    CliffordM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

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    My wife and I arrived on time for our 6:30pm reservation and the cheerful hostess promptly seated us. Our Server - Grace was equally cheerful, gave us an overview of the specials of the day, kept our drinks full and overall attentive during our meal. We had the crab cake appetizer followed by the soup and entree. The food, in my opinion was outstanding, hot and well presented. We split a slice of Cheesecake for desert with fresh coffee. I wasn't expecting such a large crowd and a little noisier than I would have liked but overall, a great meal, great service and highly recommended.

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    Jose

    Fort Lauderdale

    39 reviews

    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience1

    With all I had heard about this restaurant we left disappointed overall. We had invited a large party and hopefully they were satisfied. The bill for our dinner for 2 was over 150$....."big city prices for small town restaurant". Our server was excellent and tried hard to accommodate even though several items we came for were not available....i.e. oysters and onion rings. The paella (34$) had little flavor, little rice and little seafood....mussels, clams and shrimp. The "flight of pig" (@24$) was more like a "flight of piglet"...smallllll meat servings. The seafood chowder was ample but little seafood and somewhat bland. The drinks were tasty and priced nicely. We may try this restaurant again....maybe not.....would order differently and examine the online offerings more closely. The pictures/website are excellent. The ambience needs some attention....The "box" still looks like and old KFC.

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    MichaelS

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

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    I have not had a meal that amazing in a while! The Heritage Pork Chop was by far the best pork chop I have ever had.

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    MiriamG

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a terrific experience. Husband took us here for date night it was our first time at BCPG. Our waitress Grace was phenomenal, she was very nice, had a great attitude, very helpful, patient and accommodating. We started with the flight of the pig starter and IT WAS DELICIOUS! I had the porkchop entree while my husband the salmon entree. Everything was cooked to perfection, and it provided generous portions, needed a to-go box. I am not much of a drinker but someone who is, would definitely love this restaurant. Its a bit on the pricey side (for those wondering) but for us, it was worth it. We will definitely be back. Again, Grace was awesome!

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service, food, and atmosphere were excellent.

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    BonnieL

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience3

    We invited friends to join us at Blue Crab & Purple Pig after having good experiences in the past. This time was a big disappointment. First, the waitress was new and was not trained properly on basic such as what is included with each brunch entree nor did she know that Riesling was a type of wine. The service was very slow and when we got our drinks my pour of Riesling could not have been over a 3 oz pour - definitely not the 5 or 6 oz I paid. The food was lukewarm at best when we were served which tells me it had been sitting in the kitchen for a while before it was served. Also, I ordered the ham and cheese panini - when it came out it had 3 slim pieces of chicken, a sliver of ham, no cheese and loaded with mayo. Brunch for two with tip was almost $70.00 - I expected so much more from a so called high end restaurant. I will not be going back to Blue Crab & Purple Pig bistro anytime soon.

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    Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was the first, but certainly not last, visit to this restaurant. The service was top-notch and the food was melt-in-your-mouth delicious! We can’t wait to come back!!

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    KimberlyL

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Fantastic food and service. They were offering St Patricks Day specials for food and drink. We tried some and they were amazing. Also ordered off the regular menu and it was amazing too. Food was very flavorful and well prepared.

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    DonnaF

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great place for a girls brunch. We loved the special mimosas & bloodys! Great service with a smile. We will definitely go again. Lunch menu looks so good can’t wait to try it.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    This restaurant was surprisingly good. The building itself is open and industrial and still has a little of the fast food joint design features evident and needs an entry door to keep the cold out when customers enter or exit. The drinks were very tasty, but stick to the specials as they are a bit pricey. The food was excellent. For of our party had the pork chop that was delicious but dangerously close to being a little over cooked. Large portions that filled us up. One of the other two diners had prime rib (which was nearly 16 oz when the special board advertised 8 oz) and looked amazing. The last diner had the short ribs that tasted great. The chef/owner came to check on us twice, the service was pretty good but a little slow because the place was packed. Great local restaurant that we’ll definitely go back often.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Took us several minutes to get seated despite having a reservation. Entire dinner menu is overpriced. The chicken and fish we ordered was delicious but the spinach they came with is very vinegary - inedible. The side of Mac and cheese was sooo good. Appetizer was adventurous but good. $100 for 2 entrees, 5 smoked bacon bites, and a side of Mac. Probably won’t return for dinner bc it’s too expensive and it’s such a limited selection. I want to go for lunch/brunch though.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Sunday Brunch with my wife and sister. I had the Short Rib Benedict, my sister had the Fried Chicken Sandwich, and my wife had the Pig omelet.. All the food was tasty, but we all agreed that the food was colder than it should be, which was surprising, because the service was really quick. The hash browns that was the included side for all 3 dishes, were creative and delicious and included both white and sweet potatoes. We will definitely planning a return trip.

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    RandyP

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always have had fabulous food at Blue Crab Purple Pig, but the service has been somewhat erratic. Our brunch on Sunday was perfect in every way. Finally enough staff to assure that the service matched the food. It was a great way to start our Sunday. We highly recommend Blue Crab not only for brunch, but also for lunch and dinner. What a joy to have this caliber restaurant available in Poquoson.

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    SherryA

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and atmosphere was great! Kyle is knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.

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    MatthewT

    Anchorage

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    You can tell what the restaurant is going for, but at least in our experience they didn't quite hit the mark. Dining area is a wide-open space with slate floors. This makes for a loud, exposed space - not quite an intimate fancy dinner. Server may have been new - didn't know what liquors the bar carried, was unfamiliar with the dishes. The table next to us received a wrong dish and tried throughout the meal to convince the waiter this was the case. The diner said the dish was fine, just not what he had ordered. The server's response was "well at least you like it!" and no attempt to fix it. At the end of their dinner she came back and did admit she gave him the wrong plate. It didn't seem that they were compensated in any way for not getting what they ordered. The food was fine. Blue crab ravioli's were mild and delicious, but could have used some peas or asparagus to brighten the taste and the look. I had the pork chop, which looked great on serving. Was a wee bit dry, but saved by the brining. Given the other choices for a fancy dinner in the area (none) this is going to be the go-to spot for a date night or celebration. I'll recommend it for that reason. If this restaurant were in a place with competition, they would have to step up their game.

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    ReneeW

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

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    The menu was small, but the food more than makes up for it. Will definitely go back!

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    calaty0330

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was wonderful! One of our diners is celiac and is very sensitive to gluten. When we asked about what was available for her the chef, Berry, came out to chat with us to tell her what wasn't gluten-free noting they make everything from scratch and can be 100% certain that there would be no cross-contamination. The food was wonderful, the drinks yummy, and the service equally great. I will absolutely go back and recommend it to others!

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