38 Best Seafood Restaurants in Virginia Beach

“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.“

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

“Being from New England I came to try it. Food was great but next time I will try the Fisherman's platter with whole belly clams“

“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!!!!!!🫶“

“The server may had been new but we had to ask for things that should have been given with a normal meal. We were unable to use the 15% coupon because when you sign up it doesn't tell you till afterwards that it is for online orders only. Our server offered us a 10% off coupon to make up for the misunderstanding. Only to be told by the manager he wouldn't allow her to apply it. That surprised me because I spoke to him about the horrible microwaved mashed potatoes which he lied and said they weren't microwaved. Won't be returning. You get one shot to earn someone's business and unfortunately they failed.“

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

“Best Ever experience for a delightful evening out!“

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

“Amazing our server was the best ever and so was the manager.“

“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“

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

“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!!“

“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 crab legs, friendly staff, and clean establishment.“

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

“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 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.“

“Wonderful dinner food was delicious and service was phenomenal“

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

“Good food, great Lumpia! I am not a big drinker, but if I order a cocktail, I would like to taste some of the liquor it is supposed to contain. Our server was very pleasant and did a good job. Other than the Lumpia, the menu/atmosphere is very similar to all the restaurants on Shore Drive.,“

“Our food was delicious, the Mahi Mahi tacos were amazing! But even better than that was our service. Kayla was so sweet, attentive and on top of everything for myself and my two girls! Highly recommend!!“

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

“the best in virginia beach great food“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Crabby Cali Seafood and he is truly a genuine down-to-earth person. Finding out that he’s a military veteran was a big plus for me and definitely added to the experience. The restaurant itself is small and cozy with seating for about seven people which gives it a welcoming personal feel. As soon as you walk in you’re greeted warmly and made to feel right at home. I ordered the Crabby Cali Cake combo sandwich and it was delicious. You can tell care goes into the food the homemade sauce really brought everything together and made the sandwich stand out. Simple flavorful and satisfying. If you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere and quality seafood with a personal touch this spot is worth checking out.“

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

“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!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“As always, rumrunners are great and the food is delicious. Best crabcakes anywhere.“

“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.“

“On the water, cold beers, fresh surf & turf!“

“the double dip wings they are so good“

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