Island Shrimp Co.
Honest pours for a shrimp shack crowd
Rocketts Landing · Richmond · Seafood
Reviewed March 20, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list here is exactly what you'd expect from a casual seafood spot — short, approachable, and built for people who want something cold in a glass while they eat shrimp. No pretense, no deep cuts, no one trying to upsell you on anything. What's surprising is how fair the pricing is.
Selection Deep Dive
Seven by-the-glass options cover the obvious bases: a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from The Ned, a French Chardonnay from Laurent Miquel Père et Fils, a Spanish Garnacha from Viña Temprana, Prosecco, Rosé, and a Cabernet Sauvignon. It's not adventurous — there's no skin-contact anything, no obscure regional finds, no half-bottles. But everything on the list actually makes sense for the food, which counts for something. The regional spread — New Zealand, France, Spain — is modest but at least not all California supermarket brands.
By the Glass
All seven options are available by the glass, priced between $8.75 and $10.50. That's a genuinely reasonable range for Richmond right now, and the markup on most pours is shockingly low. Rotation appears minimal — this looks like a set list that doesn't change much — but at these prices, it's hard to complain too loudly.
Laurent Miquel Père et Fils Chardonnay — $8.75
A French Chardonnay for under nine bucks a glass, marked up less than 35% over retail. Languedoc Chardonnay at this price point drinks way above its station, and it's the lowest-priced pour on the list.
Viña Temprana Old Vine Garnacha
Nobody comes to a shrimp shack looking for Spanish Garnacha, and that's a shame. Old vine Garnacha has that earthy, rustic edge that holds up to bold flavors — order it with the Shrimp Boil if you want to throw everyone at the table off.
Prosecco (bottle)
The by-the-glass Prosecco at $10 is fine, but if you're thinking about springing for the bottle at $30, walk away — that's a 50% markup over a $20 retail bottle, which is noticeably greedier than everything else on this list.
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc + Coconut Shrimp
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and fried coconut shrimp are basically made for each other — the wine's citrus and grassy bite cuts through the sweetness of the coconut coating and keeps everything feeling light and tropical.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Island Shrimp Co. isn't a wine destination, but it's doing something most casual seafood spots don't: charging fair prices and stocking a list that actually fits the food. Come for the shrimp, have a glass without feeling ripped off.
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