Blu Point knows how to prepare lobsters properly. Blu Point knows how to prepare Oysters properly. This is a stunning achievement for a restaurant far from the Atlantic waters. They serve better lobsters and oysters than I have had in Portland, ME and Boston, MA. No exaggeration. They must have wizards on staff. Their vegetables, hush puppies, cocktails are simply divine. This is Michelin Star quality food in a casual, pleasant, charming environment. A flight of Oyster Shooters? Please. Count me in every time. Even the wine by the glass is interesting and good. Very good. I will eat here every day I am in Staunton. That's how great this is. My server was expert and pleasant. Wow. What a find is this. read more

Consistently first rate seafood. Excellent oysters are on hand. Really good steaks for the land attached. Service is always great. Super comfortable dining room and outdoor dining during the summer. Must try if you are a seafood lover. read more

We made a point to visit Blu Point Seafood while exploring the Staunton area - and it quickly became one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we walked in, everything felt effortlessly elevated. The food was nothing short of spectacular- beautifully presented and bursting with flavor in a way that made each dish feel intentional and memorable. The service struck that perfect balance: attentive without being intrusive, warm without feeling rehearsed. The staff created an experience that felt genuinely welcoming, not just well-executed. The space itself is a standout - timeless yet fresh, with a clean, thoughtfully designed atmosphere and a variety of seating options that let you tailor the experience to your mood. This is the kind of place that lingers with you after you leave. It's already at the top of our list for our next visit to the area - August can't come soon enough. read more

See all

Probably the best shrimp & grits I've ever had (& I've tried a lot!). Terrific staff. Great cocktails & very dog friendly. 5 paws up. Something to woof about. read more

Delicious seafood. Oysters, trout, tuna, scallops, you name it. Everything tasted fresh and was flavored nicely. Cocktails are also delicious. Service was friendly, timely, and helpful. Nice location downtown. read more

Atmosphere & service were GREAT. The she-crab soup was no good. The trout was delicate and flaky, nicely done, but the bed of greens it was on was not cohesive, raw, and flavorless, and the goat cheese was piled atop sliced lemons you could not eat so you had to knock the cheese off. "Bro thinks he's gordon ramsey" yeah I do. Roasted oysters buried in cream cheese that was not mentioned on the menu. Wedge salad was good. Additionally I was offered bread to go with my she-crab soup and it was a sneaky $6 charge. Good bread though. I have been trained to do this as a waiter and it's a great way to upsell, but the deception depressed the hell out of me. I appreciated the tennis on the TV. read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - she-crab soup, 123 Wedge Salad - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

Food: The food was done well. The fried haddock had a really light and crispy batter. The Caesar salad had a good dressing but it was overly dressed in my opinion-I like that they use local in season veggies like watermelon radishes on the salad. The clam chowder had good flavor but was incredibly thick like a gravy. The smoked trout dip was good. Service: The server overall was fine but didn't check in as she should have. We asked for something to be adjusted and she never checked to see if it had been done correctly-it hadn't. Ambiance: We sat outside which is a nice option the inside looked nice though as well. read more

See all

One of the few restaurants open until 9:30 at night in downtown Staunton - and what a find! The atmosphere is 'elegantly casual' serving a wide range of seafood and a nice beer/wine menu. Service is friendly and efficient (nice for visitors having never been through the town before). There's a great starter menu as well as nice choices of grilled items, but to our delight, their fish and chips hit all top marks...so much so that we sought out the chef to compliment him as well as ask what his secret was (beer in the batter)! We were fortunate to find street parking (it's still a bit busy downtown), but parking garages are close by. read more

First of all our waitress, Rachel, was so sweet! The manager also was nice and comped part of our meal. Unfortunately the positives end there. We ordered the following: Clam chowder - Ok, not great. I thought it was too cheesy. Hush puppies - To us, not good at all. Had corn and onions in them but really had no flavor at all. Asked the waitress to take them back. Crab cakes - Again, not good but edible. Chicken Pot Pie - not good at all. Only ate the crust off the top. The base had an odd flavor and the veggies were crunchy. We had read other reviews for this place and so we were looking forward to a good meal. Highly disappointed. read more

See all

The blue interior of this restaurant was stunning! The fried oysters were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious! I wished I lived closer, I would be a regular customer. read more

I have become a really picky eater but they hit all the points with high praise!!! The crab cakes were made well with lots of fresh crab. The green beans were yummy as were the potatoes. And the hushpuppies were so great that for the first time this Southern girl didn't put butter on them. The sauce was just the right addition. The waitress was nice and the food came out quickly. The ambiance is beautiful read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Crab cakes, green beans, potatoes, hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

The food is not good enough to be that expensive out of 3 different entrees none were very good the managers need much improvement, service left much to be desired. Mill Street hands down was a much better place to go !!! Very disappointed in this establishment read more

Excellent sea bass!! Service great! Lovely atmosphere. Recommend! Will go again! Recommend crab dip!

First time here. The staff was very friendly. I could tell our waitress had her hands full with tables but she managed it well. I ordered the Capt's platter with scallops and fried oysters. Very decent sized portion and tasted good. Had a cup of clam chowder which was different from the white I am used to but still very tasty. I would return again. read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Wedge salad with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

See all

We had a wonderful experience! We went on a Monday to try the locally raised meat they serve, particularly the chicken from polyface farm. The chef made us a few specialty dishes with all that we wanted to try so we could share everything. The chicken was outstanding! The chef(Jonas) and our server(Karen) were so very nice. Thank you so much for a memorable lunch. read more

Food is divine. Lovely decor. We have gone many times and taken guests as well. This is the only restaurant I have ever been to that offers a very classy paper "carry out" IF ! there is a nibble left over. Bravo! read more

Service was friendly and attentive, rockfish and onion rings were spot on .. but the Polyface chicken pot pie had ZERO chicken, none, nada, was a fairly tasty dish but NO chicken. Key lime was decent. read more

I've enjoyed the grilled tuna. Their crab cakes are to die for! It's my favorite seafood restaurant in Staunton. The service was great too!)

Worst anniversary dinner. Small portions, bland seafood, boring presentation, and overpriced. The meal felt like a frozen dinner, not a seafood restaurant. My husband actually said it tastes like a healthy choice meal. Nothing stood out except the hush puppies. We left disappointed and went to the Bistro for food actually worth eating. read more

Great food and the atmosphere is calming. We ordered the fish and chips, Connecticut lobster roll, crab cake sandwich and swordfish special. All were fantastic and great portions. read more

Stopped in for our anniversary dinner, early afternoon. The atmosphere is nice the staff is nice. The food was good, not great. I ordered the crab cakes, at market price, husband ordered the fish and chips. Both tasted good but the crab cakes had shells in every bite, fish and chips didn't come with any tarter sauce. The calamari starter was great. Had a slice of Keylime pie. The total bill, no alcohol was 105.00. Don't know what everything broke down to or if a tip was added. Did not receive an itemized bill just the total. We should have asked but didn't want to cause any problems. I would go back again, but order differently and ask for an itemized bill. Please do better on the crabcakes! read more

The lobster was a bit tough. The vegetables and corn did not have any seasoning. The butter was bland, didn't know it could be. I would probably not come again. Service was really good though. read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Tough lobster, bland vegetables. - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

We have been eating at Blu Point for couple years now. I have tried the fish and chips, Shrimp and chips and Shrimp and Grits. Food is very good and the service is excellant. The ambiance is great. Edit: 12/28/24 Removed 3 stars. We had the worst Fish and Chips ever and that includes Mrs. Paul's Frozen! Fish was super thin & overcooked. Hard to cut and chewey. Could not finish. Not sure how cook or waitress could not notice. Service was way to slow. Waisted $70.00. Sorry, Can no longer recommend Blu Point! read more

My meal started with delicious hush puppies! Talk about good!! Since this is a seafood restaurant, I made the mistake by not ordering what they are known for. At any rate, I switched it up and instead of ordering the best crab cakes ever, I ordered the chicken pot pie. When my meal arrived, it looked so good and when I peeled back the crust, the chicken pot pie was the consistency of water. Very thin sauce and no flavor whatsoever. I couldn't eat it. They did offer to replace my meal, which was nice, but I declined. Luckily, I filled up on hush puppies, so I wasn't that hungry anymore. My husband ordered the raw oyster plate. All was fine until he saw a dead fly resting in his oyster...dead, of course . They offered a replacement meal, but he declined too. Something positive... great service and a fantastic atmosphere! The elderberry mixed drink is really nice! Next time we go, I'm sticking with the crab cakes...the best on the menu! read more

For Staunton, this is a fine seafood joint. We were visiting the area over the weekend and had dinner here one of the nights. It was a mix of fancy restaurant and extremely casual bar. The bar area was full as the Tennessee Alabama game aired on the televisions. Still, we were seated immediately at the bar and were served really well concocted cocktails. The bartenders and servers were knowledgeable and welcoming. Food was decent. They have a list of oysters you can order and samplers if you are feeling that you want your food fried. Obviously, they serve several other seafood options too. read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Sampler - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

See all

Excellent lunch! Great service. Clam chowder was thick and very good. Different than some i have had in the past but I will order again. Ahi Tuna with grill Romaine salad was excellent. i look forward to my next trip there! read more

The food and service are very good. Nice to have a good selection of well prepared seafood this far inland. The restaurant is pricey but the quality may justify it. read more

The food here was delicious! My companion and I both had the special soup of the day; Manhattan Clam Chowder- which was delicious! It was loaded with veggies & flavored with tons of clams and some bacon! I had the green salad with a crab cake. The salad was loaded with fresh crisp greens, pea pods, julienne carrots, purple cabbage and the FRESHEST crab cake I've ever had! My companion ordered the wedge salad with blackened haddock. He received a very generous portion of fish, and the salad was perfect. We both enjoyed the prompt, efficient service and the chic atmosphere, spare and clean without a bunch of stuff on the walls. read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Green salad with crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

YUM! FIVE STARS + First off, Tracy, is amazing. She knew the menu to-a-T, had great input on our decision making, and was all smiles and high energy the entire time. She should bartend! Great personality. Establishment was very clean, including the bathrooms. Giant menu in two places was incredibly helpful and we loved that it was a rotating menu for fresh surprises daily. Who doesn't love fresh fish!? As a pescatarian, it is hard to find restaurants that actually serve GOOD seafood at a reasonable price--and I live in MARYLAND! I wish this restaurant was local to me! I'd totally be a regular. Food was SO good. Fresh ingredients, cooked exactly the way it should and tasted amazing. Great work, kitchen staff! read more

See all

Had dinner here last night. Fabulous is the word! From the ambience to the Key Lime pie, everything was top notch. Great service, delicious food, enchanting design. Great job Blu Point; loved it! read more

Terrific spot with a great atmosphere, friendly servers, and a respect for fresh seafood. Most people seem to get the raw bar items (expensive but very fresh), or the fried items (which look terrific). The options for flat fish are a bit thin, but what we tried was fresh and prepared with care. The specials are inflexible. If you want your fish prepared more simply, you're out of luck. No changes allowed. read more

See all

What a interesting find. My wife and I were looking for a place to eat while driving home from Asheville NC and we first went to a place that was closed. There were three men sitting out front and they told us about this place. We had crab cakes and they were really good. We would have never stopped here is it wasn't for that chance encounter. The restaurant is decorated very nicely with friendly vibs. If you are ever in this area stop in, you wouldn't be disappointed. read more

The food is excellent. They have a great space for large parties and now they have live music! if you want seafood this the spot. I would recommend the crab cakes! read more

I'm not sure what overcame me while in the area, but I had a hankering for good seafood. Not exactly something I expected to really find in an area as removed from the coast as Staunton, tucked up in the mountains. But, I saw this place on Yelp, and decided to give it a try. My fiancee and I popped in for dinner. They were a little busy, and we wound up sitting at the bar to have some drinks while waiting. The bartender was great, and offered very good service, and the drinks were fairly good. I braved an oyster shooter, which is a bloody Mary with Old Bay and an oyster. Oddly, it was the bloody Mary part I didn't care for, but it was well made. We were brought to our table, in a beautiful back room. The entire restaurant has a very relaxed, chill, beachy feel - it feels like an upscale restaurant at one of the beaches. We ordered our food, and our waitress seemed pretty good at this point, but unfortunately, she kind of wandered away and barely came back. We started with an oyster appetizer, and they were good, fresh, and incredibly well shucked. I also ordered the rock fish, which was served in a beautiful butternut squash sauce, with a cup of chowder. My fiancee got a soup and salad. (Also, as a fairly minor thing, half the items on the menu are "market price," since the type of fish or whatever varies a bit. They have a chalk board telling you what the item is, but not the price... it would be nice if they included price there. I feel tacky asking the waitress). After we had finished the oysters, we were left waiting for quite a bit -- no one stopped by to check on us, no one asked if we wanted more drinks, no one even came by to fill up water glasses. Definitely disappointing. After a rather long wait... everything came out at once. Well, mostly. My clam chowder was forgotten, and we had to ask the person who brought out the food (not our waitress, who remained in hiding). Our waitress did wander by tables here or there, but repeated eye contact was ignored. The food, though, just about makes up for it. The rock fish was perfectly cooked, and that sauce was fantastic. Yum. The clam chowder was excellent, too, though it wasn't served with any crackers of any kind. My fiancee's lobster bisque was a bit of a disappointment -- she laughed that there was so little lobster in it, it was basically tomato soup with a hint of lobster. Still, overall, a great food experience, and would definitely go back if I'm in Staunton -- just hopefully in someone else's section. read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Rock fish, served over butternut squash with a wonderful sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

We came in on a busy Saturday night. They didn't have an tables when they came in, but they said we could sit at the bar and order a drink while we waited for our table, which would be ready in about 10-15 minutes. We sit down at the bar, which was busy, and place our drink order. While we're there, I overhear the host saying that they'll text when a table is ready to another customer. I walked over because no one had taken my number and we had already been waiting for about 15 minutes. They were able to seat us immediately, which I greatly appreciated. When we got to our table, they gave us the drink tab and then a server came by to take our order. We ordered a dozen oysters, which were solid. Then I ordered the lobster bisque and salad for my entree and my partner ordered a cup of clam chowder and the rockfish special. While all of the food was good, there was a large delay between the oysters and main courses. My partner did not get his soup until after we reminded a server, who was not our own, that he ordered the soup. It should have been served in between the oysters and main course. It felt like our server just forgot about us. I attempted to make eye contact to ask when we may have our entrees, and she did not acknowledge my glance. The food itself was fine. My lobster bisque was decent, salad is salad. I had a bite of the rockfish special and it was also decent. If the service had been better, I would have given them a solid 4 stars on food alone but the lack of assurances from the staff regarding the wait made me feel like they didn't care enough about our experience. read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Oysters on the Half Shell - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia

We got the calamari and the Chesapeake for dinner. It was delicious. The service was prompt and the food came out fast! It was a busy Saturday night but our waitress made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. I had a berry lemonade and my husband had an old fashion. Both were incredible. 10/10 recommend. read more

See all

Amazing service and the food was great! We ordered a variety of things from kids meals to oysters, shrimp and salads. Everything was great! Our waitress was great with the kids and very helpful. Wished we lived closer so we can visit more often. read more

YUM! Great seafood. Had tuna poke bowl, it was fresh and served with homemade pita chips. Had the Connecticut lobster rolls, hot and delicious. Lorrie, our server was excellent. Great recommendations and prompt service. Will definitely be back. read more

The food was very good and the service was excellent! We would definitely recommend going here.

I've gone to Blu Point countless times. Today's special was swordfish. Their chef is incredibly talented and always delivers nothing but the best. My server, Tracy, was on point. Management is also very friendly and always present to say hello and ask how your food was. Blu Point is such a beautiful restaurant located in downtown Staunton. I highly recommend checking it out! read more

Blu Point Seafood Co - Swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Staunton, Virginia