42 Best Seafood Restaurants in Virginia Beach

“Ate here Thursday the 10th, food was tasty. The parking was confusing as there were signs all over of the risk of being towed. Asked someone in parking lot how the restaurant is. They stated very rustic but food is good. Our server Lindsey was awesome. Choice of beer on tap was mostly IPAs, not our favorites. Not many Craft beers available. I got the DB Vienna Lager which is always a good fall back when there's nothing else. The IPA my partner had was your typical grapefruity bitter IPA, not good. We ordered a dozen Clams Casino which were made to perfection! And we shared the Blackened Tuna cooked medium served on a roll. Yummy. It came with a little cup of wasabi a little too intense for our taste buds so we asked for tartar sauce instead. This came with a generous amount of Hush Puppies with butter on the side. I have never been offered butter with my Hush Puppies but I will be asking for it this way from now on, delish. Staff was very accommodating and friendly.“

“This place is amazing and has some of the best food I have ever had!“

“Great food,and service.....Our bartender Judy,was awesome....will definitely be back“

“Best happy hour in town! Staff is super nice and friendly!“

“My family and friends dined at this restaurant for over 40 years and the food and the service were always the best!“

“We had dinner again this evening for a friend's birthday and it was amazing as always. The guys really enjoy Charles' Bourbon selection. Our food was amazing and our waitress was top notch.“

“Just had an amazing birthday dinner at Waterman’s Surfside Grille in Virginia Beach! 🎉 Our server Caitlyn was awesome—super friendly and took great care of our group of 8. We didn’t wait long at all, and everything came out of the kitchen perfectly timed. Highly recommend the salmon, steak, crab cake, mashed potatoes, and the Ghirardelli brownie sundae (with a candle!!!, nice touch Caitlyn!) for dessert. And yes… the Orange Crush lived up to the hype. 🍊🍹 Great food, great service, and beautiful beach views. Definitely one of the best dinners we’ve had in a while!“

“Just had a very delicious brunch after church at Driftwood Kitchen on Pacific Avenue! A convenient bonus is they have a parking lot available which we appreciate! Hubs had the salmon Benedict with hash which he thoroughly enjoyed along with a Spicy Margarita, yum! Today's special was red, white & blue pancakes with a side so l ordered that with homemade hash as my side, probably the best hash l've had! The pancakes were on point with the white chocolate chips & fresh blueberries inside and fresh strawberries on top! I would definitely order the same dish again, perfection! The bloody Mary's & mimosas were $5 & tasty! Our server & bar tender, Kat H. was very helpful & kind! We certainly want to go back! Happy Hour 3-6pm, closed Mondays,on Sundays they close at 3pm.“

“Great shoreside New England seafood. Friendly staff, fast service. The people that frequent the place are all so friendly too, it's like they are so happy to be there.“

“stopped in while visiting VB for point break fest. Lobster rolls were AMAZING. owner happened to be in at the time and was soooo nice and friendly. Love to support good people. Didnt even realize there was one in Denver but excited to check that one out now!!!!!!🫶“

“Best Ever experience for a delightful evening out!“

“Best she crab soup ever! A trip from upstate New York to enjoy your soup - bar none - it’s the best.“

“stopped in today for a late lunch, had the Neptune combo, everything was absolutely amazing and cooked perfectly! loved the fish topped with shrimp scampi sauce! And had waitress named Alexis which was very good waitress. looking forward to coming back on other VB visits“

“This place alone would bring me back to Virginia Beach! The crab legs were the very best we have ever had. The steamer bag was amazing. And the carrots! Great service, perfect views, airy, music at perfect level. We will be back!“

“I didn’t know what to expect- I certainly didn’t expect the presentation of food we received! So amazing! Portions were huge! Everything was delicious! The waitresses were so kind (I had 3 come to my table to check on us) Seriously amazing!!!!“

“I ordered the catfish platter and omg it was FANTASTIC! And super cheap! I was alittle on the fence since the price was so low but this is the best seafood I’ve had since moving to VB! 10/10!!“

“Kendall behind the bar is OUTSTANDING!!!! Her customer service and warm and inviting personality made our experience very enjoyable. Her drinks were crafted to perfection and her attentiveness made us returning customers. Will be returning! 10/10“

“Atmosphere is excellent, as well as the food Service is great, and prices are reasonable.“

“stopped in while visiting VB for point break fest. Lobster rolls were AMAZING. owner happened to be in at the time and was soooo nice and friendly. Love to support good people. Didnt even realize there was one in Denver but excited to check that one out now!!!!!!🫶“

“Wonderful dinner food was delicious and service was phenomenal“

“A trip to any beach is not complete without a crab boil lunch/dinner. After reading the reviews Shaking Crab was my pick and it did not disappoint!! Our waitress was wonderful, the crab legs were very good sized, and the taste of the entire boil was even better!! My family decided this was the best crab boil we’ve ever had. Even the popcorn they brought us when we sat down was delicious.“

“This is a big YES for great food, good service and atmosphere. If you love seafood and eating in the beauty of a Marina with all of the boats and the water, you're gonna love it here. They have everything you need and want when UT comes to dinning and a store to purchase swag and other memorabilia. You can also purchase raw food from the store.“

“Our server Steven was excellent the food, staff, and overall building was great definitely going back“

“Great seafood meal that’s easy to cook at home and feeds many. We got the classic and crab pots with scallops. We also appreciated the yummy pork for our non-seafood lovers.“

“We had the BEST lunch at Beach Pub on Saturday Nov. 9 while spending the weekend in Va Beach. We all ordered appetizers and had a variety of tasty food. The service was friendly and fast. We will definitely stop there again!“

“Great atmosphere, good food, and fantastic service! Our server, Holland, was very accommodating, patient, and attentive. She kept our bellies full, our drinks topped off, and was helping out all over. Very impressive:)“

“Have been there a a bunch of times and they have not disappointed us!! Great food and fast service too!! Real nice staff makes it feel like a small town cafe.“

“I didn’t know what to expect- I certainly didn’t expect the presentation of food we received! So amazing! Portions were huge! Everything was delicious! The waitresses were so kind (I had 3 come to my table to check on us) Seriously amazing!!!!“

“I visit here every time I come to VA Beach. Great food, amazing drinks, and the staff treats you like family! shout out to Charlie and Also Mark for making it a great time while I was there!“

“My takeout order was ready to go in less than 10 minutes. Employees were very friendly and made sure utensils and napkins were already in the bag. The seafood Mac was delicious: loaded with big shrimp and a generous portion of lump crab meat. I’ll definitely be back on my next lunch break.“

“Everything was so delicious. Nice environment, didn't take a long time waiting.“

“My husband and I ate at Rockafellers this week. The hostess, Sarah, greeted us with a smile and showed us to a table but we noticed an a/c vent blowing directly toward our table. I asked if she could seat us elsewhere. She didn't miss a beat, and took us to a table nearby. The server arrived promptly. She was also friendly and smiling. We ordered drinks and I asked her what her name was when she delivered them. She said it was an unusual name; Hannigan. We both ordered grilled Mahi. The food was delicious. We were so impressed with these two young women who were genuinely pleasant, smiling and cheerful.“

“We went to VA Beach on a short vacation and they were the ONLY place that had fried clams! We enjoyed our clams, bang bang shrimp, fish and chips & chicken tenders. Great meals, nice portions, and they actually had chocolate milk for my Grandson. The server and the server she was training were very pleasant! We would drive to there anytime we are in VA.“

“Great place coming 16 years“

“This was the BEST Blackened Salmon I have ever had. The portion size was excellent for the cost. The dessert was great as well.“

“Tuesday "She Crab" soup was a little thin. But the good company was delightful. Maddie was really great in on the back bar yesterday.“

“Never again. They are either short staffed or mismanaged. Yes they were busy, but should never take 30 minutes to be waited upon. More time to receive water that was never refilled and close to 2 hours waiting for food (still not received at the time of this review). Manager ignoring attempts to ask about our order and being dismissed when we were able to speak with them. Seek somewhere else to satisfy your seafood needs. This place ain’t it.“

“Great food and service!! Enjoyed the night even more.“

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere here, especially the ocean view from the balcony. The server was attentive, and drinks came out in about 2 minutes—super fast. The food also came quickly, looked great, and was impressive overall. The only downside was when the live singer started—the first songs were fine, but then it got extremely loud, to the point where it was uncomfortable and impossible to have a conversation. We ended up finishing our food quicker just to get out of that area. On the other hand, the game zone side area was much more chill.“

“Great food and staff, frequently eat here, but stay clear of Friday nights and Saturday nights if they have live music or karaoke because it is so loud you can’t hold a conversation with anyone at your table and it is LOUD.“

“Great breakfast buffet, great staff & intriguing ladies in their pretty Sunday dresses! Would definitely come again!“

“Simply Steamed was absolutely awesome. It was 10 minutes til close when we picked up our order, 4th of July. We didn’t realize that the bucket of seafood would come uncooked, and we were camping. The staff took the EXTRA time to cook the food for us; talk about going above and beyond! It was delicious, and the perfect amount of food for our family of 5. Thank you so much Simply Steamed!! You made our first dining experience in VA Beach one to talk about and remember!“