43 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!“

“Fabulous small place with a big heart ! Warm friendly atmosphere googled best seafood in VA Beach and they didn't lie. Start to finish every course well prepaired and presented seasoned perfectly. Highly recomend. What you see on the outside is disceiving but that changes as soon as you walk in the door. A must see !!!!“

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

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

“Honestly, I didn’t expect it, but those BBQ ribs were the best I’ve ever had.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!!!!!!🫶“

“So far the best of everything I have had at Virginia Beach. I cannot express how great it is.“

“Best Ever experience for a delightful evening out!“

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

“Ebonii provided white glove service to our 10-top from start to finish! Her energy and expertise on the menu made our experience pleasant and fun. She did amazing, 10/10 recommend!!! If you visit Bonefish on Va Beach Blvd, go see Ebonii!!! you will not be disappointed!“

“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“

“Wonderful dinner food was delicious and service was phenomenal“

“My entrée came with 2 sides, so I ordered 2 Caesar salads — but I got charged for the second one without being told it would cost extra. Same thing with the butter… charged without being told. 🤷‍♀️ Why? I have no idea. That said, the food was good! The lemon meringue ice cream sandwich? DELICIOUS!!! 🍋🍨 Just make sure you ask if anything is extra before you order.“

“Crab stuffed shrimp, fried shrimp & salmon were all excellent! Keylime pie, coconut cream pie & raspberry cheesecake! everything we ate was DELICIOUS! service was great as well! We will be back!“

“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!!!!!!🫶“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely my favorite seafood restaurant.“

“My friend and I went to Nick’s because I wanted some seafood. We both agree, the food was amazing. Can’t wait to go back again“

“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:)“

“So far the best of everything I have had at Virginia Beach. I cannot express how great it is.“

“Absolutely delicious!!! And super easy for what they provide, which is everything you need for a tasty boil at your beach house!!!! Tons of food, and the best she crab soup I’ve ever had. THE KING CRAB LEFS ARE A MUST!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“The food is always top tier! Especially the oysters Rockefeller! Christopher was our waiter and he is the best with friendly helpful service as well as a super nice guy! We did miss the cornbread but the crab dip and naan were delicious. I need to mention the crab cake meal was superior. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience again.“

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

“Big Sam’s is hands down my favorite spot in Virginia Beach. The atmosphere is super laid back. Their pancakes are the best for breakfast. Their hot wings and oyster Rockefeller are my favs at happy hour. At dinner time, you HAVE to try Clint's Burger or one of their specials for the evening. You can't go wrong with anything, really! The staff is always friendly, and the view of the marina makes it feel like a hidden gem. Every time I’m in town, it’s my first stop. Whether you’re local or just visiting, go to Big Sam’s. You won’t regret it!“

“Our first time experience was so nice while on vacation! The staff was friendly, food was great and portion size was good ! We really liked the outdoor ambience too. I definitely recommend this place :)“

“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.“

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

“This restaurant is a go to for myself and my family, we drive from North Carolina just to come eat here and will drive back home. The food sets off fire works in your mouth with every bite every order is made fresh and with love. Definitely recommend and tell everyone about this favorite to go spot. Matter of fact we are on the way there now 😉“

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

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

“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.“

“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 service!! Enjoyed the night even more.“