Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Virginia Beach

"Great atmosphere, the owner personally greets all of his guests. The wait staff is great even with the little issue we had. Food portion and taste is..."

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The Inlet - Shore Drive

"I had an absolutely amazing experience getting married at the Lesner Inn in September! Alexis was very detail oriented and everything went so..."

Sara Collins

"My husband and I had the most PERFECT rehearsal dinner and wedding at the Lesner Inn back in September 2023. The entire Lesner Inn team went above..."

Angela Blanch

"Our experience at this wedding venue was truly exceptional, and we cannot express enough how much we loved every aspect of our special day. The staff..."

Alley Moore

"My husband and I had our wedding at the Lesner Inn May 2023. We had a wonderful experience from the pre-planning meetings up until the last moments..."

Rebecca Harris

"The staff at Lesner is great at what they do - our event ran super smooth, Noelle was very helpful and responsive in the months leading up to the..."

Emily Lane

"Emily and Alexis were so easy to work with, and everything went seamlessly on the wedding day. They are the absolute dolls to plan the wedding with,..."

Jane Shaddeau

"Me and my husband had the most amazing experience with the Lesner Inn for our small wedding. From start to finish they did everything to make our day..."

Denise Naughton

"Lesner Inn isn't just a stunning venue; their expert team members were the brains behind an experience that our guests have yet to stop talking..."

maria

"We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue. It was gorgeous and had just undergone renovations before our big day which looked amazing...."

Ashley Naquin

"I cannot rave enough about our wedding at the Lesner Inn on 9/10/22. As soon as we toured the venue we knew it was the perfect location for the..."

Ali Carey

South Beach Grill

"SBG tries to be better than your average bar food. They experiment to see what customers like or don't. They do a great job at trying to keep prices..."

Samuel Leggett

"We were skeptical with the simple menu options and hometown/local bar feel, but we were instantly proved wrong with the quality of our food. There is..."

Nate Fralick

"Great food specials almost every day. Fast friendly service. Hit this place all the time. They also have open mic night Monday along with bands..."

Tom Yenk

"Best Live Local Music at the Beach! Cheapest Domestic Bottled Beer at the Beach! Best Servers and Bartenders at the Beach! Best of the Best of the..."

Dean Sowalskie

"Virginia Beach best kept secret. Bring your 🎸 guitar and your sheet 🎶 music and sing the night away. Donna is great with setting up the..."

J Hardy

"The food is okay. Nothing Great. I like the atmosphere of this place which caters to an older crowd. It is called the wrinkle room for a..."

Tim H.

"It was so good the first time we went we went a second time. The second time we went it went SO badly. The waitress didnt get our order correct and..."

Don Wilson

"Good little local bar. The staff were great, super attentative. The food was hot and pretty good, bar food, but hey... it's a..."

Darla Reed

"We had so much fun! The band was great, the servers friendly, and the crowd was absolutely enjoying themselves! I would definitely recommend this for..."

janis smith

"Virginia Beach, Virginia —- “South Beach Grill” is a local favorite, featuring live entertainment & open-mike Mondays ... “South Beach”..."

Run-A-Way Bill

Redhead Bay Cafe

89/100 (1434 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really amazing food and service. Everything done is very thoughtful and well thought out. I love the attention to detail and the cute little..."

Channing Blue

"We decided to go here for a nice friend outing. We parked in a parking spot (there were many open spots) and had to hand our keys (forced to use..."

J R

"Great food, great service - worth the wait. It didn’t disappoint. Please believe the hype. The drinks were good and food yummy. Food was seasoned..."

Jennifer Blackwell

"Service was great, food was delicious, and drinks were fun! Today was beautiful and the past few times we tried to go to Redhead Bay the wait was too..."

Paige Phillips

"I have no idea why I haven’t heard of this place before. Hands down! The best breakfast/brunch place in Va Beach. I have been to the most famous..."

Paula Ramirez

"Parking on site, with enough availability. The indoor dining area is open no dividing spaces really. Outdoor dining is available but it was a bit too..."

Ashley P

"Our experience was great! Food was yummy! You sure get plenty of it! Food presentation was appealing. Rachel did a great job. She was attentive,..."

KAREN SHACKLEY

"Husband heard about this spot from a work buddy so we decided to grab some breakfast since we were kids free. I looked it up on the way and saw they..."

Shalaura Tyson-Griffin

"I went to lunch date here for Fourth of July weekend. Ordered a mocha, the Dixie-chicken wrap without bacon, and loaded tots as the side. The wrap..."

Amanda Sokolsky

"This was my third visit and it never disappoints! The food and service are always on point. The coffee drinks are amazing! I got the hot mess express..."

Chelsea Lavell

A Bite Of Maine

89/100 (2487 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"My husband and I absolutely love this place. It's always a treat when we can escape to A Bite Of Maine. We always try to get there early because it's..."

Tai-marie Ferry

"Nice local feel. Fantastic service! Even the customers were great! Busy but efficient! We tried their Haddock fish and chips special and weren't..."

Joe McFetridge

"Been wanting to try this place for a while now and I was finally able to come here. I got the Rock Crab Roll and the seafood chowder. I also got to..."

Sean Carter

"Get here. Long line, but it's worth the wait. Connecticut Lobster Roll, Bang Bang Shrimp roll, Haddock. Flavor on flavor on flavor. Sample that..."

Filthy McNasty

"Good food, not great. The lobster roll was tasty, but could have used more seasoning, it seemed to be mayo and lobster only. The clam chowder was..."

Megan Villanueva

"Great vibes, helpful and friendly staff and very tasty and fresh food. Only open Fri, Sat and Sun - but they seem to be doing very well and were..."

Tim G

"Best Lobster Rolls 🦞❣️ Outstanding food and service! I use to order from A Bite Of Maine’s food truck in this location parking. It was..."

Valerie Williams

"The cashier provided good service and detailed descriptions of the food. I had the Maine Seafood Roll and the Connecticut Roll, both of which were..."

Stuart Reckseit

"When I say I love this place, I LOVE THIS PLACE .. quality seafood, great portions, there is always a special, charming atmosphere, great and..."

Yolanda Vines

"Absolutely loved this place! Fried chicken burger and lobster roll (mayo base) were both delicious! They were also giving out chowder samples, it was..."

Olga Graves

The Atlantic Vb

89/100 (3399 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"On our first visit, we were very favorably impressed with the place, the menu, and the wine list. My wife and I shared the Lobster Roll and the..."

Steve Terrell

"This was a lovely fine dining experience. The service was superb from drinks, appetizers, right through dessert. My husband had the full branzino a..."

Jenner Williams

"Just rolled in from a very delicious happening at The Atlantic!! Yea!!! The decor was open & airy.. Very Current! . Our food was delicious! Great..."

Amy Markman

"Wonderful food, drinks and overall vibe! Wait staff and customer service were perfection - a new favorite right in the neighborhood! �..."

Sheppard Atkinson

"Great fresh oysters. Try all the sauces and the Paloma is a great grapefruit cocktail! Try it out I would highly recommend..."

Ashley Aguilar

"The absolute BEST oyster restaurant in VA! Parking ✅ Great food ✅ Great drinks ✅ Great staff ✅ Just all around..."

Jordan Macey

"Delicious Tappas style food! Presentation was awesome. Awesome atmosphere. Very friendly..."

Amber Nicole

"The food was not only gorgeous, but delicious too. We had Salmon Crudo, Crab Toast, Atlantic Deviled Eggs and Goat Cheese Spinach Ravioli (plenty for..."

Wendy Barron Jaffe

"Everything we ordered was amazing! Best oysters rock I’ve ever had! Gonna have to agree with everyone else and say “get the deviled eggs!”..."

Mary Tom

"Great food and atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and..."

Mark Malbon Sr

"There’s good reason for this place to be as highly reviewed as it is. The food was phenomenal, with every dish we ordered coming out in a timely..."

Measu Bellay

"Best food experience I've had in awhile! Food quality is impeccable, happy hour pricing and variety gets you a taste of everything! We've always had..."

Saunders Cox

"What an excellent place to brings friends and relax while enjoying the great service, atmosphere and food! The place was packed at 5 on a Thursday..."

Mike S

"I have been to this place a few times and always seemed to enjoy it more and more. Didn’t realize that had become a favorite lol. The service is..."

Darrell Rice

"Came here for a quick oyster happy hour. I wasn't disappointed. Delicious $1 oysters along with three local oyster bakes. They were delicious and it..."

ideathinker maker

"Great food. My husband ordered the rye tai and I ordered moonshine. Both had great flavor. The pimento cheese and smoked trout was phenomenal. He..."

Kaylea Sisson

"Ive reviewed this place before but I had to take a pause to review it again. The oysters are always a treat! $1 locals and they where well rounded..."

Ali A

"This place has great happy hour specials $1 per oyster and great cocktail prices for happy hour. The food here is special with lots of variety and..."

Thu-Nga Ortega, DDS, MAGD

"Great food, service, and value! Drinks creative, well-balanced, and plenty strong - especially liked the lighter rose sangria. Lots of great..."

Roger Hopper

"Fantastic place! We happened to get there 30 minutes before closing and were welcomed with open arms and treated as if we had reservations all along...."

Igor Middlebrook

Surf Rider Restaurant

89/100 (1161 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visiting a old time favorite. I absolutely love this restaurant. The fish is always buttery, flaky and jam packed with flavor. My recommendation is..."

Mandy Swaney

"From start to finish this place was great. Our sever Rachel was great. Lump crab cakes were worth every penny. Fried oysters totally awesome. And..."

Bee Traveling

"The food was good and our waiter was on it, the broccoli hollandaise sauce is always a good choice!! The fish in the broil platter was bland and the..."

No Sound But The Wind

"Great service and very good food. Large shaved headed manager man was mouthing words to song and sway dancing side to side while bagging food to go...."

Greg J

"AMAZING, ❤Best place Ever!!!🍽😋🙌😊 Family oriented We love this place..The seafood is always fresh..We order our usual- The Chesapeake..."

F S German

"The food was amazing.. the portions were wow 🤩 and the service was awesome... was hanging out with some of my NSU college alumni friends and we..."

Stefaniee aka Consuella

"Absolutely fantastic place and I must say I like this place even more than I like Aberdeen Barn the reason why is it's very laid-back without..."

zandi zarandi

"Food was awesome. Loved the fried shrimp and crab cake. Fresh and delicious. I want to give my server Rachel a shout out. She was super sweet and..."

Cybermindspeakz85

"Surf Rider, hands down and up, has the BEST crab cakes!! I’ve been to all of them, but the north location was close to my Airbnb, so it’s getting..."

Laura Leming

"Really great local place for seafood dishes, caters to an older crowd but really just family..."

Chris Houglan

"We loved this place! Food is excellent! Service was great! Must try the..."

Arlene Townsend

"Great family atmosphere, good service, and amazing seafood!! Prices were not overly expensive, yet we still received large..."

Rebekah Funderburk

"Delicious food. Good service. Friendly people. My crab cake sandwich with french fries was perfect. Lots of 🦀 crabmeat with very little..."

Sharon Hall

"My family and I enjoyed a perfect meal at Surf Rider on New Year's Day. The service was quite exceptional. I cannot remember our waitress' name, but..."

Cody Loeb

"Great service. Good food. Would visit again when I'm in the..."

Courtney Grefalda

"Really good seafood at a reasonable price. I prefer the broiled seafood platter, ($24). While there, try the she crab soup. It is thick, rich & very..."

Somewon Yuno

Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"overall very good food and service. if you ever ate inside a panera bread before, this is exactly what this is except its more fresh and better..."

Fahad A

"Bakers Crust catered our wedding this past weekend. We did a buffet style with a bartender included. The team was excellent. They made a lovely..."

Kelsey Flora

"The presentation is a little more than what the place felt like like. Outdoor seating was available. The staff was very friendly and helpful for..."

Cris BA

"Bakers Crust was our choice for food/bar service for our wedding this past Saturday, and we were not disappointed! Bakers Crust staff was great from..."

GW Nunz

"My bestie and I brunch here most Sundays. Beau always takes amazing care of us. We are bummed if he’s not there. His attention to detail is..."

Courtney Copeland

"There was wait, but we were quickly seated. Because everything is being sanitized (as it should) the seats were wet. We mentioned the table and seats..."

Erin Ganson

"Breakfast is one of the best I’ve had in the area. Food service is fast for a Saturday..."

Natalia Lam

"You can never go wrong with Baker’s Crust. Their food is made with the finest ingredients. The service is amazing. You can go there for a casual..."

Madison Smith

"Ordered from the breakfast menu and everything was delicious as well as cooked to perfection. Sat at the bar and Emily was wonderful!! Blood orange..."

Sharice Stephenson

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen and was left absolutely delighted by the entire experience. From start to..."

Aaron Best

"Love Baker's Crust!!! We usually eat there about 1-2 times per month and the food and atmosphere are always awesome! I do not usually write reviews..."

Madison Parker

"This was a great experience. The host and our waiter were the best ever. The food itself was delicious. The biggest critic I have if any was for the..."

Marcus Williams Sr.

"My server Joe was very friendly and hospitable. He told us of fun places to go and things to do in the area. His suggestions were all spot on, he..."

Gabriel Martinez

"Some of the BEST pizza in the area! Their wood burning pizza oven adds a depth of flavor to the already delicious house-made dough, mozzarella and..."

Rick Overbey

"I ate here 4x this week. The Wine Country Salad is so fresh and delicious. I added a different protein each time- steak, shrimp and tuna. Well, I..."

Jessica Bowers

Blue Fin Japanese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Blue Fin is by far the best place for Japanese cuisine in this city. Every time I've there, I have been blown away! The chef does an amazing job and..."

Wesley Wilkins

"Every time I come to this amazing establishment I’m always taken care of. Staff is always on point with my order and go above and beyond to make my..."

Tracy L Royals Jr

"Best sushi place around here !! Hands down!! I wish i would of known about this place years..."

Tiffany Smith

"Best salmon in town. Evan is then nicest sushi chef! So friendly and makes amazing..."

Lexi Taylor

"Mike and I have been coming to Blue Fin for over 6 years now and Evan never disappoints!! Best Sushi in..."

Caitlyn O'Toole

"Evan is hands down the best sushi 🍣 chef in the area! Ganham style Roll and JB Hand roll are..."

Tiffany Jeffries Fernandez

"The best sushi in Virginia..."

Steve Troutman

"This is not just the best Japanese restaurant in Hampton Roads but some of the best food you can get in Virginia Beach. Do not miss this..."

Adam Freis

"Food was excellent and service was good. The quality of the food was ver fresh and prepared..."

Robert W. Price

"The best Sushi I have even eaten!!!! You must try..."

Brian Markman

"Off the charts! Not only is the food AMAZEBALLS,,,the service is great and the people are so..."

Angie Tripp

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Chong Poeschel

"I ordered take out and the service was great and atmosphere when I picked up. It’s a smaller spot but I plan on dining in soon. Pictured is crazy..."

Hannah Kennedy

"I love this sushi place!! The best in VA Beach and the prices are great! I love getting the shrimp tempura roll and the sweet potato roll with extra..."

Patrice Chappell

NS

"Sushi was fresh and a nice kids menu. They have an extensive Maki roll list. Want to come back to try out more of them. They also have some Korean..."

Tobin Lim

"Awesome staff, clean nicely decorated inside area to sit and eat. Sushi is made to order in front of you not in the kitchen you cannot see I really..."

Online Marketing Shark

"This was my first visit and certainly won't be much last. The sushi was fresh, and the presentation was phenomenal. The atmosphere was quiet and..."

Taj Kyle

"The food here is absolutely outstanding fresh everytime. The service is always genuine and courteous and polite. The atmosphere is family-orientated..."

Anthony Martinez

"Great quality of sashimi and waitresses were very friendly and accomodating. definitely..."

Hosanna Yoh

"Went there for 40th anniversary with our 6 year old grandson all the food an rolls apps saki on point will go again even the kid like it minus his..."

Bunny Brunt

"I could not stand sushi until my coworker brought me here last year. This is the only sushi place that I can eat from. The sushi is spectacular and..."

My Business

Chix On The Beach

88/100 (6781 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Well, oh my!! A real hidden spot. From the outside, it looked small; the parking lot was small and did not look open or crowded. So, my Husband..."

Atiyah A

"This place was awesome. Loved the outdoor dining right on the boardwalk on the beach. The serve was quick & attentative. The food had a wonderful..."

joel collins

"Fairly nice experience. The crab dip was tasty, and the Ultimate Just Seafood platter was absolutely delicious, except the lobster tail was rather..."

Linda B

"This restaurant is the perfect spot along the boardwalk. I enjoyed that the view was of the beach and, even more, I enjoyed the food. I ordered the..."

Becky Van Meter

"Here on vacation. We've been here before and wanted to come back again. This so far is hands down the BEST meal we have had so far on our trip. We..."

Pamela Von Tress

"PB&J with a Kid’s Orange Crush; then gooey brownie sundae. Fried Atlantic COD, hush puppies with a Bourbonade; then a homemade frozen peanut butter..."

Darrell Rice

"This place caught me by suprise, possibly bc I've never been here. The best way to describe it, is it's a magnificent combo of Applebee's, olive..."

Phillip Johnson

"Our server was Erin. We got right in and had a lovely seat outside. We got drinks about three minutes after she walked away and our lunch about 10..."

Gabrielle B

"Food was really good. It was busy when we visited this restaurant but we got great service and great food! Ashleigh was our server and what a great..."

Rose Picard

"Great food! Valet parking was full but some street parking about a block away. Wait was about 25min on a Sunday in the summer at 630pm. Band playing..."

Tyler Knupp

"You get the full beach experience here. We ordered fresh squeezed lemonade and wings for starters. For our entrees we got the Just Seafood platter..."

LuLuNo2.2

"I’ve been here a couple times now for dinner and I’ll keep coming back! The service today way incredible, drinks were strong, and food was pretty..."

Ilissa Soutor

"It was very busy when we went, but there were still tables available. The service was amazing and our food came out quickly and was delicious. The..."

Melissa Duplechin

"Really awesome place to enjoy an orange crush! Broiled crab cake was definitely a hit. The staff were so pleasant to us..."

Irina Paulson

"I’ll start off by mentioning that the place is great once you make it past the hosts. The hosts seem to be in their own vibe that comes off as..."

Michael Rincon

"Everything was really good! Carribean Crush drink was a great addition to the excellent crab dip with chips and pita bread. Topped that off with some..."

Travis Castor

"Beka was an awesome waitress! She was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. Super clean restaurant. Happy hour from 3-6 on some drinks and..."

Carlos B

Hot Tuna

87/100 (4923 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is a must go if you're visiting Virginia Beach, it truly is one of the best restaurants in the area. The atmosphere is great as it's..."

Stan Iliassov

"Came here with my son. We had happy hour apps -reasonably priced & he got the chicken tenders and green beans. The chicken tenders are obviously made..."

Sidney Sue

"Excellent food and service. Leah was a gem. Not often that a restaurant with a vibrant night life also has excellent food. HT proves the exception...."

Jeff Brown

"Enjoyed dinner with family at Hot Tuna on a Friday night. We had a reservation for 7 PM, arrived at 6:50 and we were seated close to 7:20. Given the..."

Eddie Wukowitz

"Atmosphere is superb! Inside had an elegant and relaxed feel, where you can dine in a dim more intimate setting or enjoy a sporty and casual type..."

Mercedes S.

"Great place for drinks and the night life events. Some good items are better than others. I would recommend the crab dip and pretzels. But, would..."

Vianney Armer

"Hot tuna was great! I especially loved the crab dip. My husband loved the pretzel! The pretzel is quite the statement piece. Outstanding customer..."

Mary Stackhouse

"My best friend and I went here for dinner. My friend got the cedar plank smoked scallop dish but the smoky flavor was too much. I got the scallop..."

Lauren Cory

"Great food and great experience! The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was really good as was the fries that came with it. Highly recommend the..."

Michael

"With the help of Makayla and team, we hosted two amazing private events over the weekend! A wonderful , magical rehearsal dinner and an “after..."

Nancy Morgan

Orion's Roof

87/100 (3242 ratings)

Dockside Seafood & Fishing Center

87/100 (3864 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time here with my fiance. Great meal and location. 2nd visit today with my husband. Love the crab bisque. Crab cakes were mediocre but..."

Judy Zedalis

"Stopped here after spending time at Virginia Beach. Our waitress Faithlin was amazing. She checked on us without hovering. She crab soup was very..."

Nancy Benton

"A hidden gem 💎! When you're in the area, definitely go by. Hidden because if you enter through the Seafood Store, you'll find all fresh fish..."

Harold Perry

"There was a band playing outside and it was great entertainment while WWE waited and had drinks. Table was ready and we had great service and the..."

ginger norris

"Glory be! Look no further for a fantastically superb seafood restaurant & bar locale… right here available in your own slice of Virginia Beach!..."

Michael “Newmie” Newman

"Ordered a Drunken Sailor while waiting for our table. Sat at a community table where there are 7 of us enjoying the boat from Freedom Boat Club. They..."

It’s A Wonderful Life

"This place is so nice! We had good times there and the food was great as well. Highly..."

Imad Awad

"The tuna sandwich was awesome! We also tried the shark and calamari. Food is delicious . After fishing on the boat and catching some fish, the..."

Irina Paulson

"Enjoyed this restaurant for an easy weekday lunch. Was craving some fried fish and this place did not disappoint. The service was great! Wish the..."

Darrell Rice

"I've been on the fishing charter quite a few times. Every time I go, I am always hooking something. Whether it be croaker or some random fish, just..."

Chad Donnell

"Great spot on the water. Great vibe. The fish platter was tasty but small and the fish was thin so dried out a bit. The fried calamari is crunchy but..."

Patricia McEnery

"This is my second time here, coming from northern Virginia. The first time I had it was 2 weeks ago. The food and service is amazing, which resulted..."

Unasian

"This place is full of energy! I simply love it. The food is delicious and the service is amazing. The price is a little high but it's worth it. I..."

John Davis (JD)

"The food was phenomenal and fresh. The service was great too. It was neat to see the fish market as you entered the building and look at all the..."

Jonathan Palo

"Wen went on Mother Day and had a lovely experience. The staff was friendly the food was great and so is the view. Also despite the fact that they..."

Jessica Jackson

"I would eat here again. I had the Surf Burger with fries. Very good. Christy was very friendly and efficient. She took pictures of our group at..."

Thomas Davis

"Sat outside since it was a beautiful day. Ordered drinks with the calms and prawns. Food was very fresh and well prepared. Server was very friendly..."

Mihwa Lee

"Delicious food and breathtaking view. Drinks are reasonably priced. Fried oysters were delicious.I highly recommend the hush puppies. They were..."

Stacie

Eurasia Cafe

87/100 (3138 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

""I recently had a fantastic dining experience at Eurasia. The food was exquisite, and the service was truly exceptional. A special shoutout to..."

Ardak Auganbayev

"They have a great deal for all appetizers and oyster 1/2 off from 4-6 Monday-Fridays. I would skip the egg and steak kind of weird tasting. Both..."

Addison Villanueva

"Went in for a late lunch/early dinner either friends on a Sunday for their $1 oyster special and had an incredible time. Oysters were offered raw,..."

Kate M

"We arrived about 8 minutes early for our reservation, we did not have to wait even through the restaurant was pretty full. We order 3 apps, fries,..."

Kristin Reeves-Hall

"First time here with my friend and fellow reviewer Michelle. Our server Naomi took excellent care of us and answered our menu questions. The Deviled..."

Pamela Flynn

"If you order nothing else; order the butternut squash soup. It was so delicious with pine nuts on the top and evoo drizzle. If I could have licked..."

Carol Hart

"We took advantage of the '$1 oysters all day' Sunday which not only includes raw oysters but all their varieties... fried, Eurasia style and all are..."

carla martin

"Been wanting to check out this place and it was made better when my friend said that Eurasia has great food and even more so during Happy Hour...."

Mary-Ann L.

"A staple in Virginia Beach and it was our first time visiting. Cute 1960s decor with additional outdoor seating. I love that they offer happy hour..."

Christina Gaffrey

"This is my favorite spot! Love happy hour and all the amazing apps! I could drink the broth from the mussels. So so..."

Latoyia Bailey

Coastal Grill

87/100 (4878 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Fine Dining

"This is without a doubt the best place to go for excellently prepared food and also the best people to take care of you and your dinner needs. I hate..."

Angie Sturgis

"Traveled the world, ate at many restaurants and without any bias the Coastal Grill is the best. They are consistently producing top quality meals and..."

Douglas King

"Absolutely awesome meal. Service was the best. I had the soft shell crabs. Best ever bar none. My wife's tuna was cooked to perfection. Highly..."

Bill Blue

"Excellent service! Great attention to detail at all times. Our server Kelsey was amazing! Catered to our every need! We were craving great food and..."

Daniel L. Hibbert

"Coastal Grill. Another highly impressive, award winning seafood restaurant along the Great Neck corridor in Virginia Beach. Hatteras Chowder, oysters..."

Jonathan Smith

"Probably the best clam chowder I have ever eaten. Truly an excellent dining experience, and I would recommend it to everyone. The ambience was..."

Steve Strauss

"This was our first time going to Coastal Grill. It will not be the last time. The service is, best we have ever had. Let me tell you about the food...."

Barbara Lynch

"It was absolutely wonderful. Not a thing out of place and not a beat skipped by our amazing server. Definitely worth checking out..."

Amanda Counter

"Absolutely wonderful! Joanne was very accomadating even though she was waiting on other tables, she is a multitasker! Thank you, Joanne for a great..."

Kathy Berry

"Dinner was Devine! And the service was great! I highly recommend! Enjoy..."

Norman Wagstaff

"The atmosphere was was great! Our server was sweet and oh yes the food was superb and delicious! It's a must when in Virginia Beach! Till next..."

Mindy Glass Giraud

"Without a doubt the BEST meal we've had in Virginia Beach! Every morsel was perfectly prepared, served hot, and great quantity. I had the bibb..."

Jeanette Salamon

"Great atmosphere, friendly host, attentive server food presentation was perfect and food was..."

Roula Kehdy

"I went to Coastal Grill to celebrate a special occasion. The salmon was delicious, definitely recommend. The lamb was good. The scallops were to die..."

Stacy F

"We had the most amazing meal and incredible service by Montana. She was fabulous. We had a party of 10 and the majority of us had the soft-shell..."

Melissa Self

"We celebrated my husband's birthday at Coastal Grill last night. I asked for an intimate area. The area wasn't private but it was quite and romantic...."

Joyce Robinson

"Great meal as always! I get so excited when they have Softshell crabs on special as they are the..."

Vanessa Bridges

"This is a nice spot! Complementary valet, nice decor and lighting, and everyone is dressed well. The food is solid, especially for price! It was a..."

Eric Hinz

"My wife and I couldn’t have picked. better place to dine for our Anniversary! Adam served us and was wonderful. He asked if we wanted to dine at..."

Eric Skeeter

"Coastal is a favorite of my in-laws who love to come here for their anniversary every year. I've been a few times and find the service and ambiance..."

Alison M

"The ambience is great, the servers are friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing! I had the salmon and tried the soft shell crabs from my aunt...."

Jose Andrade

"The food here was very good. I had 3 different types of shrimp but I did thank the shrimp could have been cleaned a little better in the shrimp..."

Jason Brown

"This is a very nice place to take your significant other, atmosphere is elegant, cozy, and romantic. Food is awesome, I've been here like 4 times and..."

ANIMAL

"Gem? I think so. Food was very good. Atmosphere was very nice. Quaint location. We went to celebrate our anniversary and it was super nice. I..."

Juan Fernandez

"I attended this upscale restaurant with a party of 12... the seating was extremely tight causing a beverage spill when trying to move plates around. ..."

Ken Barker

"First time experience was amazing. Service was incredible. Spencer went above and beyond in every way to make sure we were taken care of. The food..."

Jason L

"5 star by VA Beach standards. Great food! Exceptional creations! The right spot for seafood. Worth every..."

Greg

"It was good but not great: My expectations were met, but not exceeded. I felt a little noisy. I wanted a healthy meal, yet my salmon was too..."

Tabot Kwo

"Excellent food! Delicious drinks! Fantastic atmosphere! It was Wednesday night and it was packed! Highly..."

Arina Donahue

Blue Seafood & Spirits

87/100 (2421 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Dinner

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"We love Blue! Their shrimp and crab cakes are the best!! Make sure to get there early, the restaurant fills up fast. But it’s definitely worth the..."

Jessica.waldron87

"The blackened tuna was awesome. The calamari was awesome. The service was awesome. The crab cakes could have had more flavor... Old Bay needed. The..."

Todd Wilt

"I will keep this simple. Wonderful food. Outstanding service. Had the crab soup, crab cakes, and fried shrimp. It was the best fried shrimp I've..."

Chad68641

"Best meal we've had in the Virginia Beach to date. Service was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Food was fresh and delicious. Best fried shrimp..."

Elizabeth Hofer

"We had dinner on a recent Friday night. Although they don't take reservations, the wait wasn't too long and we had a drink at the bar. The food was..."

Leann Barber

"This is the best seafood restaurant in Virginia Beach. I'm giving this 5 stars for many reasons. Number 1 the ambiance. It only seats about 60 people..."

Deb

"Great food great menu great atmosphere outstanding service, I would come back anytime I loved the presentation the most. Very conveniently located..."

Deborah Purvis Semones

"Outstanding dining experience. The food is so good here!!! I wish the restaurant was a little bigger, because it's just a matter of time and you'll..."

Adriennej1

"Wonderful atmosphere, service was excellent, and I loved every bite of food I had. Will defiantly be..."

Gwenn Pruss Oleson

"Amazing food! Fresh, flavorful & great options. Staff was professional and attentive. My new favorite..."

Rikki

"This was our first visit to Blue Seafood but won't be our last. While waiting for our order, we enjoyed watching the TV screens showing underwater..."

Allan Cooper

"Per a friend's recommendation, we drove about 40+ minutes to get to Blue. The drive was well worth it. As you can see per the pics, the food looked..."

Ron Johnson

"This place was recommended to us by a local BBQ place, and we knew we needed to try it. It was phenomenal. If you're looking for a unique seafood..."

Amy Roosa

"Had my birthday dinner here on recommendations of a local friend of the family, and it was a great experience. I do recommend that you plan ahead as..."

T M

"Blue is one of my favorite restaurants for a special dinner. It is always consistently delicious and service is great. They open at 4 pm Tues-Sat..."

Dinah Preddy

"We were looking for somewhere to eat on our last evening at the beach and based on reviews, we choose Blue Seafood and Spirits. What a great..."

Gerard Vesely

"I can’t think of one single thing to say negative about my experience. The food was fantastic, the service was unbelievably good. Cheerful,..."

John McCormick

"I booked a weekend in VA Beach for my wife’s birthday. She specifically wanted seafood. I did a search on seafood restaurants in VA Beach and this..."

Jeff Bales

"Our family of 5 recently visited and we'll definitely be going back! We ordered the seafood combo, belle haven, and the pork chop - everything was..."

Ben Cwik

"My husband and I ate there this past Saturday night. From the moment we got to the front door, the staff were polite, welcoming and so..."

Allison DeWitt

Motsie's Sea Grille

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"A friend raved about this place so we made the drive from Chesapeake to check it out, Groupon in hand. We were NOT disappointed! My hubby got the..."

Janice Deur

"It was kind of like seeing old friends you hadn't seen in a while. I walk up to the door and there is Lisa ready to give a hug. I was a big fan of..."

Bart Jurgens

"We went in for dinner tonight. It was our first time out for dinner on a Valentine's day in years. We brought our daughter. The food was..."

Katherine Baker

"This was our first time here, it it certainly won’t be our last. Not only was this restaurant fantastic, the atmosphere, the service and the food..."

Kyle Gifford Newton

"Amazing food. Everything was fresh and the seafood was cooked perfectly. The owner and waitress were wonderful and both took time to tell us about..."

Sharlene Mullins

"This place is incredible. I went there because a friend told me about it and I’m glad they did. I got the tuna bites as an appetizer and it was..."

Jason Herring

"Awesome dinner and great service. Highly recommend Oysters Florentine Appetizer and Sea Scallop entree. We will definitely be back...."

Amy McDowell Maines

"Service was outstanding, food was delicious, and it was a great atmosphere! Highly recommended! Not sure if it was thr owner that seated us, but she..."

Corbitt Carroll

"Not enough stars! It is "Freaking" Awsome! Tom and Lisa did it again! The wait staff is simply..."

Steve Kurz

"Motsie’s is a friendly place with an penchant for good food and good..."

Jeremy Caleb Johnson

"What a wonderful experience! It's the old group that ran Stoli's at Grest Neck and they have gotten even better if that's possible! Lisa is just as..."

Mike Owen

"Always great, always new... top notch food and..."

Steve Zahn

"Food was really delicious. Service could have used a couple of extra hands but that was the only..."

Carole Thompson

"If you don’t come try the food your crazy, and if you don’t come back your nuts..."

Ted MacLeod

"Lisa and Tom have hit another home run with this one. Food and service on..."

Lucy Phillips Martin

"Excellent food, great fast service, and a true value for your..."

Jay Massie

"They have this cayenne dip made in house. Fing amazing! So much flavor and spice. Went great with their calamari and I used it with my sweet..."

Solomon Hindel

"I went here, because I had a Groupon, and I noticed they had a high rating on Google Maps. I was not disappointed at all. The menu is not too..."

Kelvin Bailey

"Great find! Food was awesome with great Happy Hour specials. Our server, Mike, went above and beyond to spice up my husband's dish. Food was fresh..."

Lori Cee

"I stepped by for a late lunch yesterday. They do have public restrooms. The bar was nice. They also have a reading nook.The server was great! She did..."

Kaneesha Wheeler

"I had Groupon for Motsie, ordered their scallops which was cooked the right way. I also enjoyed there happy hour that included appetizers and..."

Rain D

"It was very nice, we purchased a Groupon just to try out a new place. The food was great and our waitress was extremely nice. I recommend the..."

Sherrie Hannah

"Food was great, our server Angie was amazing. Started eating other stuff before I could take a pic 😂😂 will DEFINITELY..."

Micheal Woods

"This restaurant has amazing staff and an amazing chief. Had dinner here with colleagues and we were well taken care off. Shared some of the best apps..."

Austin Harrington

"Nice casual atmosphere. Friendly staff. I had Blackened Tuna....."

jos no

"Looking for a Sea Food place while in Virginia and stumbled across Motsie’s! We were very pleased we did! From the start the hospitality was great..."

Alicia williams

"What an excellent surprise! The food was hot and delicious. Local draft beer options were cold. Had the calamari appetizer and it was perfectly..."

Chris Caldwell

"Loved it here and was our first time. From the moment we walked in the staff was fantastic. We had our son with us, and they were so accomidating to..."

adam garrett1603

"I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars! Service, food, and drinks were incredible! The owners are so friendly and answered any questions we..."

Tonya Fredette

"The owner Lisa is the most caring and genuine person I've ever met. She greets you with a smile and the customer service is amazing! Food and service..."

Elba Estremera

"Tom and Lisa are totes the bees knees. Motsie's has a casual atmosphere with upscale food. They are so friendly and helpful, we were able to plan a..."

Maxwell Sarosdy

"Found it on groupon. My boyfriend wanted seafood and we gave Motsie's a try. The server Angie was very sweet. Very patient with my particular liquor..."

Kalina Hardison

"Neighborhood bar that serves excellent seafood. Really "beach-y" feel in a casual atmosphere. Best scallops we've ever had! Food prices are..."

Jim BRZOSTEK

"The atmosphere was great! The food was even better! The chef/owner came and greeted my wife upon request... all in all they made my wife’s birthday..."

Ray Perkins

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Becca Restaurant & Garden

86/100 (7143 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here to celebrate a birthday and it was an amazing experience. We sat in the garden because it was summer like weather in the fall and then..."

Brian Copes

"A Culinary Gem with Unmatched Ambiance and Service From the moment my wife and I stepped into Becca Restaurant and Garden, we knew we were in for a..."

Jason Scott

"It was typical Saturday evening, no holiday. Our waiter JD was the best, knowledgeable about the meals and menu, patience, and never let my wine..."

Dianti Greil

"Sailed in saturday night, major rain storm outside. we arrived for and early reservation. this was our first visit here, we have heard many great..."

Tuffy Braithwaite

"We had a wonderful experience at the bar. We were dressed in casual clothes and I was hesitant to come inside but they were very welcoming and made..."

Linda B

"Our waitress was amazing! Very knowledgeable and didn’t have to ask for anything that was extra. Example:// I sat outside and she noticed the flys..."

Shania Kolesar

"First time here and I would definitely go back!Our server was very attentive. We got the octopus which is the best I’ve ever had anywhere. It..."

A-Aron

"Service was good. Definitely higher end in price for drinks. My daughter had brunch w 14 friends for her 16th birthday, they were able to accommodate..."

Laquita Griffin

"What an amazing lunch date experience with my sister. The food was prepared to perfection. The service and ambience were wonderful. Our waitress..."

Arlene Dalida

"We were debating on going here or to Orion's Roof. We are so happy we picked Becca's. Everything was top notch, from the caesar salad to the crab..."

Pat Celcis

"Came here for a work trip and was super impressed! Very upscale restaurant and atmosphere. A lot of our group ordered the filet, and it did not..."

Tyson Sawin

"One of the most beautiful places. It’s a great place to go for a drink. My friends were not very happy about the food and service. I hope they..."

Fara M (Marco Polo)

"Wow!! ❤️ We had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered duck rolls and octopus for an appetizer, I was just..."

Maryna Nesterenko

"Brunch, Glorious Bunch. What an excellent experience. Luckily, our spontaneous decision to come only caused a slight delay in seating. Reservations..."

Lynn Gilbert

"Restaurant was amazing. Staff was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. I will definitely will be returning for breakfast on my next..."

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Tautog's Restaurant

86/100 (5224 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food and vibe. Terry was amazing and helped us order dishes and also the quantity. Amazing crab nachos and crab soup sherry. Loved also the..."

Raafat Zaini

"Such a cute, little restaurant with great ambiance! We are all so glad we tried it! The tuna steak was amazing as was the stuffed flounder in a bag...."

Lyric Southworth

"I was in town 2 weeks ago and met a friend for dinner here. I was BLOWN AWAY. Tautog's has been around a long time, and even though I lived in VB for..."

Amber Groton

"We had dinner at Tautags on our recent stay to VA Beach. We have dined here before and we really enjoy their food. I had the shrimp and grits, which..."

Deborah Toocheck

"Fabulous atmosphere, food and service! Nice wine selection as well. Highly..."

J Fredlock

"First time here, everything was perfect and the service was beyond amazing! The restaurant ran like a well oiled machine. Will definitely be back..."

M. L. B.

"We discovered this cozy corner when we were walking around. Thought we might check it out. Firstly, best crab bisque I've ever had. Their shrimp and..."

soybean

"The food is delicious. We had the raw oysters and clams for appetizers. The tilapia au gratin, shrimp with grits and crab cake sandwich. The service..."

Paula Cleves

"I've been coming to VB for several years and don't know how I missed this place. Our food was delicious and the setting, a historic house, was very..."

Cliff Wheeler

"We love this little local gem! It’s a slice of heaven with amazing seafood. This is perfect for a date night or hanging out with friends! The..."

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