Our server, Harris James, gave exceptional and friendly service when my family visited. The prime rib was cooked adequately along with the plentiful accomodations. I know where to go for good service. read more

First time visitor: gonna be a regular in my rotation for sure. Shout out to Ash behind the bar. Massive love. Drink: Black Cherry Mule Starter: She-crab soup ("you'll slap your mama.") Entrée: Steak Oscar, medium, with lump crab and béarnaise. Sides: Loaded baked potato and sweet potato soufflé. Dessert: Knowing when to wave the dessert tray away because you physically couldn't fit another bite. However, was told by a fellow patron the carrot cake and chocolate cake were must haves. I'll be back for one of each for sure. read more

Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse - She Crab Soup - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Genuinely my worst restaurant experience. Had reservations for no reason tbh. Got there and waited 1hr 30 mins to be seated from my reservation time, so it immediately ruined the rest of my plans that night. Order food. Appetizer was really good had very high belief the steak was going to be amazing. Another HOUR n a HALF for dinner cuz "something" happened with the kitchen. Our steak comes and 3 different cuts for 3 different people. And we all agreed it's 100% the worst steak we have ever had. I've have gone to steak places all around the globe. Italy being the best. So didn't have high hopes but didn't expect the nastiest steak I've ever eaten. LET ALONE the most money on a check for 2.5 people I have ever paid. Even when I was in Dubai it didn't come near that price. ON TOP of still being charged. 20% Gratitude FOR waiting 3 hours and 45 mins after my reservation time to eat my food?!! All in all either they had terrible management and ran out of food and went to get some cheap bad steaks or this place is overhyped mid tier restaurant. read more

The food was good but honestly the A5 wasn't as soft as I had expected it to be. They give you a lot of food for the A5. You get lobster tail, bone marrow, and two sides. There is also complimentary bread which is fresh baked. My husband and I made the mistake of getting two wagyus when we could have just shared one plate. Service was on quick and polite, no complaints. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday. Let's start with the service. Perfect. Decided on the crab cake and fried shrimp with a baked potato. This time around the Cesar salad was selected because the last few times a garden salad was ordered it was just not right. The crab cake and shrimp were delicious, potato was perfect and my salad was just as it should be. For your birthday meal they sing happy birthday to you, bring you a piece of cheesecake and give you a gift certificate for your next visit. The best part was when the gentleman came over and played happy birthday on his saxophone. I'll be back Aberdeen Barn read more

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Aberdeen is a Hampton Roads staple. Opened in 1966 I have very fond memories of visiting for the holidays. Very old school, rustic barn style atmosphere. Visited on Mother's Day and thankfully we had a reservation because the line was out the door. Our server was very attentive despite having multiple large parties. There is a person for water, and bread so no wait no any of those things. We did have to wait 30 minutes for our main entree but that was to be expected on a busy holiday. There was an automatic gratuity of 20%. Not sure if that was because of the holiday or a set thing. Ordered the sirloin with mash and seafood Mac which was the star of the show. Rich and perfectly crusted on top. Also had the Cowboy rib eye and they picked the largest cut I've ever seen. Honestly can't go wrong with any of the steaks. There is a glass refrigerator by the front entrance where you can choose your steak and they have deals on Tomahawks on Tuesday and Wednesday. They have plenty of happy hour options and during the weekend too which is becoming more rare. I recommend Aberdeen to all my friends who visit from out of town looking for a steakhouse. read more

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Passion about Seafood: the Seafood here is exceptional. Very exceptional. The She-crab soup alone is a shining star Then you have wonderful oysters Rockefeller, a raw bar, steamed shrimp (already seasoned + peeled it for you), cocktail shrimp, bacon-wrapped scallops, deep fried grouper or deep-fried fish of the day, and even escargot. WOW! I could be there alllll day and just eat their seafood appetizers. read more

Visited on Mother's Day night and unfortunately the wait was extremely long, even with reservations. The restaurant was very crowded and the delay definitely took away from the experience. I ordered the salmon and it was good, but honestly not worth the amount of time we waited. Overall, not a terrible experience, but I expected smoother service considering we had reservations. The waiter was nice and the vibe in the restaurant was positive. Parking was tight. read more

Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Usually our date nights here at the restaurant are a 10 out of 10 however our last time we visited which was a few days ago it was just okay the buffalo wings that we ordered they were not good I don't know if they needed more seasoning or a little bit more love to them but I definitely don't recommend them... they look nice snd golden but that's it. The holiday drink I tried was the margarita that was very good!! The atmosphere was definitely festive Lively for a Wednesday night parking was available we dined with other couples as well and everybody seemed to have a great time. We ordered appetizers drinks as well and entrees and opted to take our dessert home and on this night in particular take home desserts were 25% off so that's always a plus our waiter Kevin was amazing. But still, I highly recommend you check out this place they have happy hour I believe daily as well...a great atmosphere... a great time... Good Eats... usually! Have fun and enjoy life :) read more

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Came in for happy hour for the first time and tried both the raw oysters and the Oysters Rockefeller, both were solid. Oh and the she-crab soup was a really nice surprise, we all really enjoyed it! I also ordered an espresso martini, which was really good and definitely a highlight of the visit. Our server, Jeff, was friendly and personable, but the attentiveness just wasn't quite there. A couple of minor requests were forgotten, and two of our orders never made it in. We eventually told him not to worry about it, but it did take away from the overall experience. The food itself was good, and the happy hour menu has some nice options, but the service could've been tighter. Not a bad visit, just room for improvement. read more

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Aberdeen is one of those restaurant that's a Va Beach staple. I've been coming here for over 20 years now and nothing has changed, from the menu to the decor lol! I guess you have to appreciate the timelessness. The food is a hit or miss. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's just blah. It can be overly salty or seafood over cooked. I had broccoli and they steamed the heck out of it. Crab cake is loaded, hardly no fillers. So that's a plus. The staff is always so nice, so I always appreciate the customer service. Also be aware they automated put the 20% gratuity no matter the party size. The drinks are always yum. Definitely a nice place to dine for that special occasion or date night. read more

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Met a friend from out of town here for dinner. Parking is a tight and a literal nightmare. This is a casual steakhouse and inside it's very jam-packed/tight.. seating is literally on top of each other. The hostess took us to our seats, but our table had leftovers from another table on it. Anyways, our server was nice. I wasn't too hungry. So, I had the recommended she crab soup, which was tasty... especially since I'm not typically a fan of chowder-like soups. Although not native to a place like that, I ordered the escargot, which was also good. My friend ordered lollipop lamb which was a little overdone that came with mint jelly. mint jelly was interesting to say the least. Overall it was ok, not sure it was worth the hour drive and hectic parking. read more

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Aberdeen Barn is hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in Virginia Beach! I ordered the Steak Oscar and it was perfection tender, flavorful, and topped with crab and a rich, velvety Béarnaise sauce that took it over the top. Every bite felt like a special trip. For sides, do yourself a favor and get the mashed potatoes. Creamy, buttery, garlicky and the perfect complement to the steak - they tie the whole dish together beautifully. Drinks? Don't miss the espresso martinis or old fashions during happy hour. They're smooth, perfectly balanced, and the ideal way to kick off the evening. From the cozy atmosphere to the attentive service, Aberdeen Barn delivers on every level. Whether you're celebrating something special or just treating yourself to a great meal, this is the spot. I'll definitely be back... most likely during happy hour those prices are amazing. Or, maybe Monday & Wednesday for buck a shuck oysters . Fantastic dinner! Cheers. read more

Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse - Steak Oscar - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Finally found it! And what is not to like about this place! You can tell it's been here for years and local favorite! Just by the decore it really has a nice cabin &steak house feel! I have been looking for a place that has best tasting "Prime Rib" that's juicy, tender and melt in your mouth. And this is the spot! I ordered the 14oz and WOW it was huge. I don't care what it costs as long as it's perfect! And it was definitely perfect. The Aujus dipping sauce was perfect. My baked potato was perfect! My Cesar Salad was good but the dressing a little to lemony. I definitely had a to go bag! I am very happy I found the perfect place for Prime Rib. I will definitely try their other steaks which I am sure they are just as good! Definitely will be back! And don't forget to ask about their specials. read more

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Celebrated a friends birthday here and received excellent service! When its your birthday you receive a free dessert and a $30 gift card voucher for your next visit. The decor of the restaraunt is a little old fashioned with garland and decorated trees. The food was delicious and always my go to spot when I want a good steak dinner meal read more

The food was horrible. My lobster tail was so overcooked & like rubber. The other person at my table got Shrimp & flounder & the fish they served was not flounder at all. They put some kind of cheap fish in place of the flounder. That is nasty & bad business. She could not even eat the cheap imitation fish. She also had shrimp that was seriously overcooked. The meal was $177.00 dollars that included 1 seven dollar glass of wine. I believe you could get a better meal at McDonald's. No return here even if it was free read more

Amazing steakhouse! The atmosphere is very spread out which is perfect for privacy. The food from the escargot/ oyster Rockefeller apps with the home made sourdough bread. To the 18oz NY Strip and Stuffed Sea Bass, was all cooked and seasoned to perfection. The best part of the experience was our waitress Bella! She made sure we always had a full beverages and all of our needs were taken care of and then some. Please check out the Aberdeen Barn. You won't regret it! read more

Great steak and seafood restaurant! Note they add automatic 20% gratuity to every check but the great service here warrants at least that. Crackers and cheese dip are provided at table and they serve nice warm loaf of bread before your meal. While they serve steak here, we were here for the seafood and the 1lb lobster tail (note the tail is 1lb and not the lobster). Other folks had seafood (fish & chips and crab cake). Their crab cake was definitely one of the better ones I've ever had. Mostly crab and not a lot of filler. Got the 1lb lobster tail grilled. It was big but not the biggest I've ever had. The side butter for dipping was a bit saltier than I like. Overall an decent meal and great service. Will try the steak next time we're here. read more

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A local family owned steakhouse and seafood. The size of this restaurant is deceiving from the outside. Inside it is very large with small rooms scattered throughout. Tables are relatively close together. At your table is a container of cheese dip and sesame crackers. The server quickly brought us a delicious loaf of hot bread. They have a large wine and cocktail menu featuring fancy cocktails . We shared a prime rib which came with a delicious house salad (or Caesar Salad). The salad was delicious and large so we opted for an additional salad as one of our 2 sides and also a baked potato. The menu states the potato's are 1 lb. And I can attest to the biggest potato I've ever had. The 14 ounce prime rib ($59) was thick cut and melts in your mouth. Even splitting it we could not eat it all. Our server was so friendly and helpful. She kept checking on us throughout our meal. The desserts looked amazing but sadly we could not eat anything else. Note: if it is your birthday, the menu says you get a free dessert and a $30 gift card to use on your next visit. There were several birthday parties in private rooms while we were there. I recommend this restaurant. read more

First let me say how much i dislike giving a bad review to a local business. However, if im paying $200 for a meal, I would like everything to be on point. This experience did not have one thing on point. First, we were forgotten and didn't have a server. Then we had to ask for bread and cheese. Drinks not checked midway, so empty and not refilled . Both steaks not cooked correctly. One of the sides was incorrect. Then the food i ordered to go for my kids was wrong, so I had been overcharged and had to call them. I appreciate that they comped the items, but nobody wanted it anyway. Unfortunately, for that price, I probably won't be back. read more

My wife and I ate here last night and we were excited they offered a tomahawk steak as we have eaten these at other restaurants. It took almost 30 minutes for us to even get drinks at our table, the service was crazy slow. Our waiter was extremely apologetic, offering a "sorry" several times. The outside edges of the steak were decent, but literally after the first three bites it was horrible. We have had better steaks at Texas steakhouse! There is no way to justify $200 for what it's was. We asked for a box so that we could bring the rest home to feed our dogs, true story. I left a comment card on the table with my contact information, but never heard back. I don't know if it was an off night, they were lacking servers, there was a new chef, but with this, as our recent experience, we would not consider returning. Tonight is P.F. Chang's, and then Ruth's Chris. We may just stick to what is tried and true. Presentation was phenomenal, but unfortunately, it ended there read more

Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse - Tomahawk steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Absolutely amazing experience and delicious food. The food was top notch but what was even better was the service by Laura. She went the extra mile to ensure we had an unforgettable dining experience and a one of a kind anniversary dinner. They are lucky to have someone like her on the team because we've never had service that compared to hers. We were seated at a corner booth in the back of the bar area and the ambiance could not have been more perfect for an anniversary. The prime rib was very tasty and a great value-- I thought a $12 baked potato would be underwhelming but it was fluffy and well seasoned. My son absolutely devoured the strip steak, the charcoal rib eye was beyond flavorful, and the lobster add on was so good we ordered an extra. The steaks were cooked perfectly and the bread was so fluffy and warm. We did take three desserts home to go and wow, loved them! This was the most we have ever spent on a dinner but it was worth every penny. We loved the entire experience, thank you! read more

The crab dip was a disappointment. Mostly cream sauce hardly any crab and not much flavor. Staff was excellent,

I've been coming here forever. Sometimes super busy and not as happy about. Food is good and depends on when you go. All and all satisfied. read more

We had an incredible time at Aberdeen Barn! The restaurant was still decked out for the holidays when we went which was incredibly beautiful. The atmosphere of this place is not wildly fancy, but has a hint of refinement. The menu prices are very expensive, but you get what you pay for! Starting out, you get free crackers + cheese-whiz esque spread. I was personally not a fan of the cheese but others at the table were. You also get free bread, also average. The drinks were all super yummy- I had the AB cosmo which is a classic beverage, but I also tried the peach pie crush which surprisingly tasted just like a piece of pie- yum! Everyone loved their meals- I personally had the petite filet with mashed potatoes. The meat was perfectly cooked and delicious. The mashed potatoes were too salty for my liking, but passable. My sister loved her loaded mashed potatoes! As for the Key Lime pie, those who tried it said it left things to be desired. Overall, would recommend this spot for high quality steak and with good company. I would consider coming back for a nice occasion, but would not recommend a casual trip to this spot secondary to how expensive it is. Great experience! read more

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Cool vibe, and service (Jessica) was great. The lamb appetizer was excellent, to-go desserts good. The rest is a tale of 2 steaks. I had a late lunch so got the 10oz ribeye. Other guy got the 14oz ribeye. His was good. Cooked well, Looked good, tasted good. In my 59 years on the planet I've never once sent a meal back to the kitchen. Here, I was sorely tempted to do so. Mine was a 1/3 of the thickness, gray in appearance, some fat barely rendered and over salted. In short, it looked like they scraped 10oz of meat together and tossed it on a plate. It was especially poor when you compared them side-by-side coming to the table. Bluntly put whoever cooked and plated it should have been ashamed. His steak was 4-stars. Zero for mine. read more

Our friends have an annual trip just after new years (though other visits through the year may happen). This year, just missed the mark. Our server skipped over one person ordering a drink (she just asked he come back to her, but left instead). My husband's order was incomplete, and when he left to find out, joyfully explained he was glad it was a kitchen mistake, not a him mistake. I'm sorry, but that should've been caught before food came out. Three of the meals (out of 6) were overly salty and no one finished. That said, the two who ordered the she crab soup raved about it. I'm hoping this was just a one-off bad night for us. read more

We went on Valentine's Day. They booked a BUNCH of people at the same time waiting. I was surprised it went so smooth. The wait staff worked together as a team and they got all of the people in and settled and they were running around and zero stress. The food was delicious and everything was perfect with the exception that they seated a table of 20 people behind us who were incredibly loud and ruined our lunch/dinner. It was not the staff's fault at all nor was it anybody's fault the people were having fun but we just wanted a quiet time together. I will definitely go back. It was definitely worth it. read more

Aberdeen Barn Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We showed up for a 7:15 reservation and didn't get our food until almost 9:00. I should have known coming to a steakhouse with salt and pepper shakers on the table was a red flag. Halfway through our seating our waiter, Conner, informed us that the kitchen was holding tickets because the cooks were overwhelmed. Easy solution: take out seats and stop cramming customers into the restaurant -- especially when you're seating people next to Christmas trees that are somehow still up in March. The steaks were completely flavorless, and for a price of $300 this place is a joke. Go to Texas Roadhouse and you'll get better food. Conner was a great server regardless and did the best he could with the situation. Do better, Aberdeen. This was a travesty. read more

My wife and I went here before for our anniversary and let me tell you- phenomenal. Felt like a fancy wooden cabin with tons of cute glass stained windows with phenomenal service. We went back again because we got a 50 dollar gift card after eating there for their BIG BIG BIG boi king tomahawk. Ambiance- 5/5 top notch vibes Service 5/5 quick Food 4/5 - not bad. Nothing super special. This time around we learned a little bit about the menu We got the spicy shrimp- taste like a typical boom boom/ bang bang/ bangarang shrimp. Can't complain much Caeasar salad came with our entree and honestly that could just be my meal Our meal also came with cheese dip and crackers. ayyyy We got the chicken and crab dish with sweet potato casserole and also bone marrow. Unfortunately I had to call my waitress because my bone marrow barely had any marrow... sad. So I got a new one at least. Again, nothing crazy to say this meal was magnificent. It did its just job Overall I would go again, perhaps try other dishes. But with the price hike oooh boy read more

The she crap soup had a good temperature. Miriah, our waitress, was nice. The steak was sizzling and probably the most tender steak I have had in ages (we got the pepper rub). The house wine was good. Happy hour prices were fair. I thought the plastic butter things didn't match how fancy they were trying to be. Live musician was good! Neat how they brought out the deserts. Fun experience overall though, and again, very tender, flavorful steak. read more

We were looking forward to a good steak! We are visiting this area on a work/vacation trip. Aberdeen Barn advertises that they have the best steak around. The restaurant was nostalgic and the staff was fabulous. Our waitress was very attentive. Disappointingly, our steaks weren't the highlight of the evening. They were not tender and were dry and we requested our steaks be cooked medium- Disappointed and not worth the money! read more

The Aberdeen Barn for me is an up-scale place to eat, the food and drinks were great, the service was exceptional maybe because one of our party members knew the owner. The ambiance made me fell warm and welcomed and reflected it's location which is not far from the Chesapeake Bay!! read more

What can I say, this resturant literally said what I believe in. I dislike A La Carte resturants. Ever since my first experience at an A La Carte resturant never went back to one. That being said, this resturant is all about inclusion vs. separation. My wife had house Salid, my son had Ribeye, and I had the Prime rib. Everyone enjoyed their meal. What we noticed is many came here for special occasions like we. My son was being deployed and we were not going to spend time for his Birthday so we decided to celebrate early. The server asked what was the occasion and we told him about my son's birthday. Not even thinking about it, the server brought my son a dessert with a candle in it after our meal. It made his day and wife and I. It was a special touch that we did not anticipate. They did add a 20% gratuity to the bill but we gave more do to the special attention they gave us. I enjoyed redturants that give the extra hospitality that customers deserve. Great food and great employees, must try. If I had to pick a negative, for me, it was the live music. Too loud for me to have a conversation. When the music took a break I was able to talk and hear our conversation. We will be coming back when we come back to town. Great find. read more

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Aberdeen was a fun place to go for our anniversary! The staff were super awesome, and our server was such a cool guy. We came here for our anniversary, and it did not disappoint. We got a champagne toast and a free cheesecake for our anniversary. The cheese and pretzels are an interesting starter. Then you get your appetizers. We got the lollipop lamb chops and she crab soup. The soup was a little too buttery for me, but it was still yummy with good crab chunks. The lamb came with a mint jelly, these were tasty. The baked rockafellar oysters were one of my favorites of the night, loaded with a nice and creamy sauce with cheese. We got bread, then our Caesar salad, both tasty. We got the KING Tomahawk and let me tell you, this was a big boy. See our pictures for the size comparison to our heads. Tuesdays you get a discount. That was awesome to hold! It tasted nice, and we definitely had leftovers. There is a special take out box for this. The mashed potatoes were okay, wish they had a gravy of some sort to add more flavor. They come out with a dessert platter to present the different offered desserts, makes it hard to resist. We got a cute free picture with our night. It kind of has this touristy vibe, and the inside is very interesting with many different things on the wall and chandelier in the middle. Overall, a fun night! We will have to come back to try other options on the menu! read more

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This is my third time to the Aberdeen barn. Every time has been wonderful. The food is phenomenal. Everything is well executed. The staff is friendly as always. The decor is definitely a relaxed atmosphere great for all occasions. read more

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A very solid family spot with genuinely great food. They dry-age their steaks in-house, and you can taste the difference--rich flavor, proper texture, and cooked right. Not something you see done well in many places. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming, not overdone. Feels like a place you can come back to regularly, not just for a special occasion. Great service! read more

My husband and I were gifted a gift certificate. We decided to have a date night! We didn't have reservations but they were able to get us seated in 10mins. The food is on the pricey end but overall the food was great and huge portions. read more

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We had a reservation here for a party of 4 although we ended up only have 2 of us go. We walked in and were seated immediately. It seemed to have a lot of decor and things going on immediately as you enter. It gave a very down home atmosphere type of feeling with lots of families everywhere and lots of staff. Although busy, many were spread out far enough. My husband and I were seated at a two person table, it was very tiny even for the two of us. There was a single gentleman seated right near us at a table meant for 4 so it just seemed odd that we were placed there. We were given water and time to review the menu. Our waiter, although nice, took a while to come back and even take our food orders. Once he did come back, we ordered the oyster Rockefeller to try after having the waiter recommend it. I really wanted to love this as I love oyster Rockefeller but the taste was just off. Even putting lemon and hot sauce it had a weird taste to it. My husband only had one. My salad then came out and it seemed very much thrown on a plate. For a house salad, you expect cheese, onions, croutons, tomatoes, carrots, dressing. It had 3 ingredients... lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. It did have a very large boiled egg on the side which I don't care for anyways. The ranch however tasted good, I couldn't tell if this was house made or not. When our dinner entrees arrived, this is where I felt things lacked. My loaded baked potato was not hot. It was very lukewarm which was odd to me. The potato wasn't salted which seemed off to me. I had the salmon with crab. The crab and sauce I did not care for. The salmon tasted okay. My husband was very happy with his steak, I did taste it but in my personal opinion, it reminded me a lot of Texas Roadhouse steak. For the price alone, I would not come back. It seems a lot of people there were celebrating a special occasion or having date night. It is quite cozy but I do feel this place is a one and done kind of restaurant. I don't believe we would come back. read more

The Ambiance was nice and bright. The service is mediocre the waitress kept saying she's 'new' throughout our dinner there. Our food was brought out while we had several dishes left on table that needed to be cleared out. The table had too many condiments and there was no room for our food. NOW the food, was a disappointment, the bread , which was served nice and hot but tasted like 'old yeast' , my prime rib looked gray and tasted as if it was boiled, and unseasoned. Our steak, seemed to be warmed up by microwave and our Mashed potatoes tasted as if it sat for awhile and was heavily salted. Unfortunately this was our first and will be our last visit. read more