Buoy 44 Seafood Grill

4536 Ocean View Ave, Virginia Beach
(757) 464-4400

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Deborah VanBourgondien

Appetizers came quickly….dinner took an hour later. Food was overcooked …fried oysters were burnt and cold. All meals were.overdone and cold. We will never go back

Lisa Satterthwaite

I always put this in my GPS to get me to Chic's beach

Robert Catera

Was expecting fresh seafood being it's right on the water. Unfortunately it was frozen (and tasted freezer burned). They did take it off the bill, but nonetheless, very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Simon Hodgson

Excellent crab cakes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jax Verbanic

Buoy 44 Seafood Grill is a great oceanfront spot with fresh seafood and unbeatable views. The menu hits all the right notes—crab cakes, fish tacos, and oysters are standouts, and the portions are generous without sacrificing quality. The daily specials keep things interesting, and the cocktails are just as good as the food.

The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with indoor and outdoor seating that lets you take full advantage of the oceanfront setting. Service is friendly, attentive, and keeps the vibe casual but professional.

Whether you’re stopping by for a laid-back lunch, sunset dinner, or just drinks by the water, Buoy 44 delivers on food, service, and atmosphere every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Amber Sullivan

It is very disappointing that they can do substitutions sometimes and not all the time. I get their salmon tacos with chicken instead of of salmon. We stopped eating here for years because sometimes it's okay and sometimes it's not. The past 3 times we have went, it hasn't been a problem. Tonight they said they can not do it. They only have seafood tacos. It would not be hard to make it an option on the menu to have chicken tacos and surely chicken is cheaper than fish. I guess we will go back to not eating here even though it's our favorite place to go. I can not eat seafood or gluten so my options are limited. I always get the salmon tacos with chicken and then dump it out and eat it like a salad. I understand restaurants do not have to be accommodating, which is fine but I think it really should be an all or nothing... not sometimes. We planned to go here tonight for our 21st anniversary. I guess we will go somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Beckham Bui

Food was alright, but there are these 2 female servers at the front, and they appear so uninterested, on their phone, when I left, I thanked them, no response from them.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Joan Farrell

Great time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Sones

Relaxed beachy feel with beautiful view of the Chesapeake Bay and simple, but well made, bar fare. Great place to meet for snacks and drinks after work

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ame Emerick

Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Schrodt

I love the food, the music and the outdoor setting of buoy 44

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christopher Weiss

Good food, good atmosphere, and friendly staff. It's a bit crowded when we got there but we found a table overlooking the beach away from large crowd.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amy Mussen

Delicious fish tacos, steamed shrimp, and the freshest salad I've ever had in a restaurant. Recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Skeeter Kelly

Stop here if heading to VAB. Good views, nice beach, dine & drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mark Kouhestani

It was a great place to have dinner & drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

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