Milepost 5 Seafood & CO
Midlothian, VA 23113-4666
Phone: (804) 794-9344
User Reviews for Milepost 5 Seafood & CO
07/03/2008 Posted by todcat
My husband and I recently moved to the Midlothian area and we have been inundated with direct mail pieces and coupons. After receiving several aforementioned incentives to visit Milepost 5, we finally decided to give it a try along with another couple and their 14 month old son. Almost immediately, I realized we had not mentally nor physically prepared ourselves. We sat at the bar while we waited for a table which gave us an opportunity to absorb the ambiance of which was about to take two hours out of our lives. The only similarities Milepost 5 has to a “beach atmosphere” are the stains on the carpet and the crabs, both of which are reminiscent to a shared co-ed motel room during spring break. Our waitress forgot several drink orders, appetizer order and the order of grilled chicken for the baby. The seafood platter, which my husband had ordered, could not be fulfilled due to the fact that Milepost 5, a seafood restaurant, was out of everything on the platter except the crab legs. They were also out of Sauvignon Blanc, had never heard of Riesling (Rise to what?) we settled for a warm Chardonnay. I should have known Arbor Mist or Boons Farm would have been a better pairing to my overly cooked crab legs. The salads were a mound of wilted lettuce served on piping hot plates; the salad dressing was warm and a mysterious cross between balsamic vinegar and ranch while the cherry tomatoes were shriveled and could possibly either cause botulism or be used as a polio vaccine. The crab dip was finally served about an hour after it was originally ordered. Between appetizers and dinner, the staff decided to move our table 5 ft to the right. I still have a bruise on my leg from the musical chairs. After the entire calamity, they didn't even accept both coupons and we had to split the discount. Not that the bill broke our wallet, but it would have been nice to get a little incentive for surviving the vile atmosphere.
Pros: I never have to go back
Cons: I might have gotten infected
06/11/2008 Posted by winegod99
We have been regulars for the last several years and enjoyed it up until the last year or so. The quality has been going downhill for quite some time now. While the service is good, upbeat and friendly, the cornbread is about the dryest I have ever had and we have let them know that on so many occassions that I have lost count. It reminds me of something left out that has gotten stale and dry and that just crumbles to dust the moment you try to pick it up. The shrimp has been less than stellar, in both size, quality and cooking preparation. You really must have your oil at the right temp. in order to properly cook battered shrimp. Oysters in the past have been small and not worth the money. We received in the mail, a while back, a card showing where there was a new chef, and showcasing some of the different dishes that he was bringing to the restaurant. They looked really good, but we have yet to see any of them served when we went in. We questioned about it and was told that it was when he wanted to run them. Quite honestly we have given up on this restaurant. Which is sad since they can really corner the market around here with a casual seafood restaurant if they would only try.
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