My husband and a couple of our friends took me here for my birthday dinner and it was SO GOOD!! Everything we ordered was delicious! The service was exceptional and very welcoming! I would definitely recommend saving room for dessert! My favorite was the Jamaican Rum Cake! ?If you’re ever in the VA Beach area and love seafood, I would highly recommend checking out Rockafeller’s!
Fantastic food! Awesome spot for meetings and good dining.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup
Heidi S.
I've been to Rockafeller's several times, most recently this past weekend for a birthday brunch celebration. The service is consistently excellent, which is a big draw for me, and there are menu items I'd come back to try for myself. We made reservations for this past Sunday at 12. When we arrived, there appeared to be plenty of tables available, but it did pick up closer to our departure. The restaurant is quite spacious, clean and welcoming. There was a sign out front indicating a shower was hosted recently, so it appears they have options for private parties. The parking lot, like other nearby restaurants on Rudee Inlet, is small. We usually have little trouble finding side-street parking a block or two away. I suspect that during peak season, parking would be more of a challenge! Both host and server greeted us right away away. Our server was incredibly engaging, attentive and kind during our visit. We had a few special requests for our little one and he accommodated them all - even gifted us extra "leftovers" to go. I wish I recalled his name to give him some kudos! They have great drink specials for brunch - $3.99 mimosas, screwdrivers and bloody mary's. I've heard the happy hour specials are quite good as well. For entrees, several of us had the seafood omelet, mine was with egg whites and no hollandaise. Family also tried the cornflake-crusted french toast and breakfast tacos. The tacos were knife-and-fork variety (as in way too big to eat like a regular taco). The french toast got good reviews. The crunchy crust was a good contrast to the soft interior. My omelet is one thing I probably wouldn't order again. It was a bit greasy and the seafood was overcooked, leaving the shrimp and scallops tough. The accompanying potatoes had good flavor. Overall, this visit, and others before, have been pretty good. I'll certainly return for the service, ambiance and to try something new!
Benjamin Leavitt
Great view of Rudy Inlet. Food is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Cornbread, Crab and Shrimp Hushpuppies
Gary G.
We were a foursome and made reservations which we strongly recommend. We sat by the beautiful windows overlooking the Rudy inlet. The restaurant itself felt spacious. Our waitress was personable, and attentive without being intrusive. All of the staff that we encountered were polite and very professional. We've tasted she-crab soup at many of VB's popular restaurants, and this was one of the best as it was rich yet not overly heavy and had a very generous mound of succulent crab meat. At first, the portion appeared rather small, but the quality of the soup was so good we soon forgot about that quibble! Two of us had the special which was a rockfish topped with a light, flavorful, and luscious sauce which complemented the moist rockfish perfectly. I had mahi-mahi fried in a very light, pleasing batter. All the dishes were served with perfectly cooked aromatic rice and a fresh vegetable medley, lightly cooked with a perfect color. Rockefeller has a somewhat elegant atmosphere and yet at the same time a down to earth vibe. Their prices are comparable to other restaurants of its type in the area. The menu is selective and lunch items are available for dinner. The valet parking tops off the experience. A quick glance at other tables convinced us that we need to return to sample other items on the menu!
Abbey Pachter
Go early. Great before tourist season.Parking: Several handicap parking spots are right at the ramp entrance. Asking for help brings prompt assistance.Wheelchair accessibility: Excellent
I ordered the ribs and it was nothing short of spectacular...Some of the best ribs I've ever had. The service was great and the view was definitely better...My new favorite place
John M.
After attending the she crab soup festival this year, I knew I had to come here. It didn't disappoint. Had a delicious dirty martini special along with the some oysters rock.
Me and my husband made a day trip to Virginia Beach, and were looking for some seafood with a great atmosphere. We came across Rockefellers read the reviews and decided to go and have an early dinner. Let’s just say it was probably the best decision we made that day. The food was amazing!! We had the majority of the appetizers because we had a trip back to South Carolina later in the day, and didn’t want to get lazy. Everything was prepared to perfection. I highly recommend the oyster Rockefellers! I had 1 dozen Rockefellers, 2 dozen raw oysters and a wedge salad. My husband had the calamari and the shrimp hush puppies. Will definitely return if we are in Virginia Beach.The service was just a amazing…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab and Shrimp Hushpuppies, Oysters on the Half Shell
Sarah Smith
Kid-friendliness: Daughter got ribs and loved them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Crab Cakes, Cake
Craig B.
First of all we were greeted with a smile from our mixologist Cameron. We sat at a high top table so we were served by two servers. We had their oysters Rockefeller's, which were excellent as an appetizer. Presentation was perfect! Then we had their she crab soup! Exquisite! Perfectly prepared. Topped off with bloody Mary's. We have not been here in over 10 years and I must say, the service and food were outstanding. Ms. Baumann BJ is still running a tight ship. We really miss coming here. Thank you for a very nice experience. We will be back. Promise it won't be as long as last time.
Jose Riis
Very good ambiance and service. Reasonably priced, food is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John L.
I came here about a month ago on a Saturday afternoon and had, by far, one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. It was a beautiful waterfront, the wait staff was incredible, and the appetizers were delicious. My main course, the seafood mac and cheese, was THE BEST seafood dish I have EVER had in my life. Not to mention the price was insanely affordable for the amount of food I was given. They muse have lost money serving me this dish, and quite frankly if I knew the meal I was getting I would have paid 3 to 4 times the price and been satisfied. If you are visiting the aquarium in the area or going whale watching, I could not recommend this restaurant more.
My husband and a couple of our friends took me here for my birthday dinner and it was SO GOOD!! Everything we ordered was delicious! The service was exceptional and very welcoming! I would definitely recommend saving room for dessert! My favorite was the Jamaican Rum Cake! ?If you’re ever in the VA Beach area and love seafood, I would highly recommend checking out Rockafeller’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Dip, Brussels Sprouts
Delicious lobster roll. Nice sized cocktails. Fabulous service. Beautiful location with waterfront views. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell
Fantastic food! Awesome spot for meetings and good dining.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup
I've been to Rockafeller's several times, most recently this past weekend for a birthday brunch celebration. The service is consistently excellent, which is a big draw for me, and there are menu items I'd come back to try for myself. We made reservations for this past Sunday at 12. When we arrived, there appeared to be plenty of tables available, but it did pick up closer to our departure. The restaurant is quite spacious, clean and welcoming. There was a sign out front indicating a shower was hosted recently, so it appears they have options for private parties. The parking lot, like other nearby restaurants on Rudee Inlet, is small. We usually have little trouble finding side-street parking a block or two away. I suspect that during peak season, parking would be more of a challenge! Both host and server greeted us right away away. Our server was incredibly engaging, attentive and kind during our visit. We had a few special requests for our little one and he accommodated them all - even gifted us extra "leftovers" to go. I wish I recalled his name to give him some kudos! They have great drink specials for brunch - $3.99 mimosas, screwdrivers and bloody mary's. I've heard the happy hour specials are quite good as well. For entrees, several of us had the seafood omelet, mine was with egg whites and no hollandaise. Family also tried the cornflake-crusted french toast and breakfast tacos. The tacos were knife-and-fork variety (as in way too big to eat like a regular taco). The french toast got good reviews. The crunchy crust was a good contrast to the soft interior. My omelet is one thing I probably wouldn't order again. It was a bit greasy and the seafood was overcooked, leaving the shrimp and scallops tough. The accompanying potatoes had good flavor. Overall, this visit, and others before, have been pretty good. I'll certainly return for the service, ambiance and to try something new!
Great view of Rudy Inlet. Food is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Cornbread, Crab and Shrimp Hushpuppies
We were a foursome and made reservations which we strongly recommend. We sat by the beautiful windows overlooking the Rudy inlet. The restaurant itself felt spacious. Our waitress was personable, and attentive without being intrusive. All of the staff that we encountered were polite and very professional. We've tasted she-crab soup at many of VB's popular restaurants, and this was one of the best as it was rich yet not overly heavy and had a very generous mound of succulent crab meat. At first, the portion appeared rather small, but the quality of the soup was so good we soon forgot about that quibble! Two of us had the special which was a rockfish topped with a light, flavorful, and luscious sauce which complemented the moist rockfish perfectly. I had mahi-mahi fried in a very light, pleasing batter. All the dishes were served with perfectly cooked aromatic rice and a fresh vegetable medley, lightly cooked with a perfect color. Rockefeller has a somewhat elegant atmosphere and yet at the same time a down to earth vibe. Their prices are comparable to other restaurants of its type in the area. The menu is selective and lunch items are available for dinner. The valet parking tops off the experience. A quick glance at other tables convinced us that we need to return to sample other items on the menu!
Go early. Great before tourist season.Parking: Several handicap parking spots are right at the ramp entrance. Asking for help brings prompt assistance.Wheelchair accessibility: Excellent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Colossal Fried Shrimp, Coconut Cake
I went for Happy hour it was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari Rings, Cornbread, Brussels Sprouts
I ordered the ribs and it was nothing short of spectacular...Some of the best ribs I've ever had. The service was great and the view was definitely better...My new favorite place
After attending the she crab soup festival this year, I knew I had to come here. It didn't disappoint. Had a delicious dirty martini special along with the some oysters rock.
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Me and my husband made a day trip to Virginia Beach, and were looking for some seafood with a great atmosphere. We came across Rockefellers read the reviews and decided to go and have an early dinner. Let’s just say it was probably the best decision we made that day. The food was amazing!! We had the majority of the appetizers because we had a trip back to South Carolina later in the day, and didn’t want to get lazy. Everything was prepared to perfection. I highly recommend the oyster Rockefellers! I had 1 dozen Rockefellers, 2 dozen raw oysters and a wedge salad. My husband had the calamari and the shrimp hush puppies. Will definitely return if we are in Virginia Beach.The service was just a amazing…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab and Shrimp Hushpuppies, Oysters on the Half Shell
Kid-friendliness: Daughter got ribs and loved them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Crab Cakes, Cake
First of all we were greeted with a smile from our mixologist Cameron. We sat at a high top table so we were served by two servers. We had their oysters Rockefeller's, which were excellent as an appetizer. Presentation was perfect! Then we had their she crab soup! Exquisite! Perfectly prepared. Topped off with bloody Mary's. We have not been here in over 10 years and I must say, the service and food were outstanding. Ms. Baumann BJ is still running a tight ship. We really miss coming here. Thank you for a very nice experience. We will be back. Promise it won't be as long as last time.
Very good ambiance and service. Reasonably priced, food is good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here about a month ago on a Saturday afternoon and had, by far, one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. It was a beautiful waterfront, the wait staff was incredible, and the appetizers were delicious. My main course, the seafood mac and cheese, was THE BEST seafood dish I have EVER had in my life. Not to mention the price was insanely affordable for the amount of food I was given. They muse have lost money serving me this dish, and quite frankly if I knew the meal I was getting I would have paid 3 to 4 times the price and been satisfied. If you are visiting the aquarium in the area or going whale watching, I could not recommend this restaurant more.