40 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.“

“Great food great service, our server was awesome!“

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

“Wow! What a hidden gem. We have lived here over 43 years and this by far, the best seafood restaurant we have been to. We were given a gift certificate as a gift and had never even heard of your amazing restaurant. You get 10/10 forks and that is only the second time I have given that high of a rating. We will be back soon, even though its a 40 minute drive to get there! Thank you for everything you offer. Perfection plus.“

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

“awesome good, the best server on the oceanfront.. as new locals we will be regulars..“

“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!!!!!!🫶“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“I haven't left a review in far too long but we showed up at 8pm for our anniversary dinner and other than our waitress being sweet as pie the experience was awful. The restaurant didn't close until 9 but with our first cocktail order the bartender had already closed down the bar so we were told there was no garnish available for my husbands martini. Which was fine until we ordered a second round of drinks and I watched the bartender go from dragging her two trash cans straight into making our drinks without washing her hands. Then I watched her make two more drinks still without washing her hands. My husbands swordfish tasted frozen and my mashed potatoes were ice cold. Honestly if a restaurant closes at 9 I don't understand getting ready to leave an hour early. Our server was so nice that we didn't complain about any of it. But I've always loved Bonefish and unfortunately because of this experience I'll never go back.“

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

“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“

“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!!“

“Absolutely my favorite seafood restaurant.“

“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.“

“Great food and a fun concept! Will definitely be back for a second pot!“

“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!!!!!!🫶“

“The food is so fresh and delicious. Best crab cake I have had in my life! You can take a fishing charter and eat what you catch at the restaurant. They will filet it and fry it for you. They also have a nice shop of fresh catch fish you can purchase to make at home. The views from outdoor seating is amazing too.“

“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!“

“I went there last night and had a good meal. The tuna with avocado and mango was a great appetizer along with the fish and she over mashed potatoes was a tasty entree. Our waitress was very kind and accommodating. They gave a sample of paella to try first too! The atmosphere was very family like hangout in a living room with friends.“

“Great vibe and atmosphere! Drinks were solid and the staff was super friendly. Perfect spot to hang out with friends.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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:)“

“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.“

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

“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 😉“

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was our second time visiting (our first was last June), and once again the experience was absolutely amazing! The seafood is super fresh and flavorful, and there are even some tasty options for those in our family who don’t care for seafood. Our waitress was, Cassie, she was wonderful—attentive, kind, and so patient with my son, making sure his sweet tea was always full (and trust me, she refilled it at least 5 times without hesitation!). She even handled a food replacement with such a great attitude, which we really appreciated. What touched us most, though, was seeing Alex again, who had been our server last year. She actually remembered us and came right over to say hello and check in on how we were doing. That kind of genuine care and connection is rare and made us feel so welcomed back. We left with full bellies and full hearts. We’ll definitely keep coming back whenever we’re in the area!“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“Absolutely charming place with beautiful views of the water friendly staff delicious drinks, and the food was perfect. Could not have asked for a better meal!“