The food here was too tear!!!!! Our service was quick and easy. We was able to enjoy for the night…read more The ambiance is sooo nice too like gave me an under water theme. Loved it!

The first impression wasn't great but the food was exactly what I was craving…read more I ordered a combo which included potatoes, corn, sausage, green mussels, black mussels, and lemon pepper sauce. Everything I had was but delicious. It was also a big mess, but I expected that. I was glad the potatoes were soft but still solid enough to maintain their shape. It would have been a bigger mess if the potatoes were too soft. I'm not sure why there was a police car parked outside but that was definitely a surprise. I think the officer was on the phone(?) with someone but it wasn't obvious so people seemed to keep pausing to figure out if he was speaking to them. When I got inside I saw a big group which seemed to be a bit annoyed because they couldn't get seated until the rest of their party arrived. I do understand restaurants wanting to seat the whole table at the same time but it did make the entrance/exit a bit crowded for everyone else. I didn't look around inside too much but did see empty tables. I approached the two people at the front desk about my pick-up order and they pointed me to a different pick-up desk (with two more people there). They had maybe ten bags of pick-up orders but were able to find mine quickly. I was pretty glad to get out of there quickly and enjoy our food at home.

I don't understand why this restaurant gets bad ratings from some folks. The only real problem in…read moremy opinion is like all of Downtown Norfolk's restaurants, no place to park. My wife and I took advantage of Norfolk's Restaurant Week to enjoy a romantic evening, coupled with great service from a very attentive waiter. $45 each for a 3-course meal in a intimate cozy dark setting with great jazz music in the background. 1st course, she had the marvelous She Crab Bisque, especially the hint of sherry. Perfect. I enjoyed the four Fried Oysters, Fried flawlessly without the bivalves becoming rubbery. 2nd course, my wife enjoyed the Peri-Peri Chicken Penne. The breast of chicken was moist throughout, not dry. The penne pasta with the Romesco Cream Sauce was very creamy and delicious says my better half. I tried the Fried Catfish. A bed of creamy Grits; then some Braised Collards stewed perfectly with a surprise - pieces of Ham Hock meat imbedded - on top of the Grits; then on the very top a perfectly fried huge piece of Catfish filet with Key Lime Remoulade sauce on the side. A pretty presentation. If you like Catfish, this is a wonderful entrée. It still amazes me how the food I grew up on as a son of the South - except for the remoulade - is now haute cuisine. I also ordered for dinner a Perfect Manhattan made with Maker's Mark. The bartender was spot-on, a great cocktail. My wife enjoyed a glass of crisp dry California Pinot Grigio with her meal. Our 3rd and final course was the creamy death-by-chocolate chocolate mousse for me, while she enjoyed the wild berry sorbet that was palate cleansing and delicious. By the way, the restaurant also has a Speakeasy type bar area downstairs. Our romantic evening went perfectly. Norfolk Seafood Company is one of my favorite places to dine in Norfolk.

Not really sure why this place has low ratings. We went there for happy hour and it was fine. I got…read morethe sangria hibiscus that was part of the $6 happy hour cocktails. It was pretty strong but not too sweet. I didn't taste much hibiscus so I'll get something else next time. For food we got the dozen happy hour oysters, oyster Rockefeller, crab roll, buffalo shrimp, and goat cheese dip. Everything was pretty good. Oysters were big but a bit on the brinier side. Buffalo shrimp was surprisingly very flavorful and it came with a ranch/blue cheese dressing. They also gave us complimentary corn muffins which were SO GOOD. Even though we sat at the bar, the service was still really good. The bartenders were very attentive and checked in on us several times. It was a little dark in the basement but I got used to the lighting

I went straight from the airport to this community gem! The food was made to order, so no fast food…read morehere, but who wants rushed good food right? This isn't a place to go for a date out. If you can, order ahead, but if not, the wait is reasonable. I had the seafood platter and lobster sandwich. They were both very filling and tasty! I topped everything off with lemon cake and baked potato cakes! An outside vendor makes them and they aren't cheap ($7), but very good! Parking is across the street if you're lucky to find a spot. Workers are very kind and give great advice on what to eat. I would definitely go again!

I arrived at 4:04pm on a Tuesday with my family. The parking lot is really small and I was lucky to…read moreget one spot. Inside, there was a line. A staff told us that wait time came reach to 50 mins due to walk ins and online orders and all food is cooked to order with 2 chefs. I chose to stay because I already knew what I wanted and didn't want to spent time trying to find another restaurant in the area, especially with 2 kids. There is a small seating area. When we got to host stand to order, I was told that Grits and waffle cut off at 4pm daily... this upset me because I had looked at menu prior to coming and that's what I really wanted. Im visiting from out of state, so it's not easy to come back. I ordered at 4:17pm. We were seated after ordering. The process is interesting. Around 4:23pm, I saw another table get chicken and waffles and it just irritated me because that's what I wanted. Plus, I was very VERY hungry at this time. The menu really should indicate time cut off for food. Also, pasta doesn't get sold until 2pm. Kids shrimp came at 4:56 and kids chicken came a couple minutes later. Kids meal come with caprisun. Seafood platter (my meal) came at 5pm. The staff was friendly and the food was enjoyable, nonetheless. Service could've been better. I would return for the food.

Be prepared for waiting. Food and cocktails were great and they were able to meet our dietary…read moreneeds! We had a good time with family.

We were here for our Father's Day celebration. The service was impeccable! Our server was on top of…read moreeverything! Drinks were always filled, table was cleared, and he was so friendly! We are returning again this Sunday for my sister's birthday celebration. The food is absolutely delicious and their sauces are to die for! 100/10!!

Very good. Then garlic butter sauce wasn't too salty. It had a good flavor. I enjoyed it.read more

We arrived at 5:30 PM and unfortunately the service got off to a rough start. By 5:45 PM, we still…read morehadn't seen a waiter or waitress. When we asked an employee walking by how long it would be before we could order, she asked who our server was. After we explained that no one had come to our table yet, she simply walked away without helping. Our waitress finally appeared around 5:50 PM, but before speaking to us, she served a table that had arrived about 10 minutes after we did. We weren't the only ones waiting either--the table seated before us was also still waiting to be served. Once we were finally able to place our order, the food came out quickly. We ordered 1 lb. of shrimp and 1 lb. of crab legs in garlic butter with mild spice. The food was flavorful, and there was more than enough for two people. I'd give the food an 8/10. The service, however, was disappointing. Our server was friendly when she interacted with us, but she was very slow and never checked on us during the meal. Overall, I'd rate the service a 3/10. Food: 8/10 Service: 3/10 Great seafood, but the lack of attention and long wait to even place an order made for a frustrating experience.

I recently ordered fried crabs from this seafood spot, and unfortunately, I was disappointed with…read morethe size of the crabs I received. They were much smaller than expected, and in my opinion, not the quality I would hope for when purchasing seafood from a restaurant.

Looooove this place. My go to whenever I'm craving a seafood boil. Easy to place and order over the…read morephone and always delicious. Definitely not a fancy place but the food always speaks for itself!

I ordered female crabs, but half turned out to be male, and they charged me the female price. They…read moreremoved the apron for all of the crabs so you cant identify the males from the females. Very deceptive. Keep in mind that I ordered from this place alllllllll the time so the minute I saw the tray with that part of the crab removed I was suspicious. I mean come on "People are not stupid." And they are foolish to think that no one is going to notice that.

The seafood here is exceptional, offering great value for the price. My boyfriend enjoys their…read moreseafood while I opt for the wings, which are consistently delicious. The staff is attentive and efficient, making for a pleasant dining experience.