The food was absolutely NOT worth the expensive prices. The tomato and mozzarella cheese appetizer was tasteless. Cost was $27.95 - not worth a fraction of that. My seared scallops cost $47.95. There were 5 scallops that weren't much bigger than the size of a nickel each and were so salty. My husband said the traditional salmon entree was ok, but it was so small, for $36.95. And I don't know where they came up with the soggy butternut squash idea, yuck! Coastal Grill is one of only a few restaurants in this area where we felt that we were ripped off, sickening. The service was acceptable, however it took a long time to get the food. The only thing going for this restaurant is the ambiance. read more

26Nov2025 - My wife and I were visiting from Michigan, and my wife's aunt -- a local -- suggested this venue for dinner. I am so glad she did. Theis restaurant is tops in my book. The ambience was beautuful; the noise level subdued. Let's start with the appetizers. The three of us shared the Homemade Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil as an appetizer. Drizzled with olive oil, the taste was fantastic; just enough for the three of us. Fresh basil, beautiful red tomatoes cut thickly and a generous portion of mozzarella cheese (four (4) slices). The mozzarella was delicious, devid of that store-bought taste. Pre-dinner drinks were a pinot grigio wine, an applewtini and a vodka martini. Drink sizes were generous. Our server was Kayla, a delightful young lady who walked us through the specials and brought out the freshly-baked bread with butter (and replaced them a few moments later). She checked in on us throughout the meal; just often enough to make sure we were doing OK but no so often as to be annoying. Bravo. My wife's aunt ordered the Steamed Old Bay Shrimp (which shows as an appetizer but ordered for a single person is the size of a meal, and then some). She was thoroughly pleased with her dinner. My wife opted for the special flounder dish. This dish was accompanied by a butternut squash, halved and baked with butter, and roasted potatoes. My wife was impressed with the meal. I ordered the Black Angus NY Strip, medium rare. It came with the same sides as did my wife's dinner. My steak was done perfectly and very, very tasty. No need for a steak sauce here to make it tasty. I was very impressed with the portion sizes. Laura, the Manager on duty, stopped by at our request and we expressed our appreciation and our positive reviews of the food an service. She was pleasant and spent a few minutes conversing with us. Stuffed as we were, we managed coffee and my wife and I split a Warm Apple Tart. The coffee was hot and medium roast strength and the tart was done in a layered dough style and it was fabulous. Ad to this free valet parking (tips appreciated) and this night was one I will look forward to repeating when I visit next. My thanks to the entire staff, in front of and behind the scenes of The Coastal Grill. read more

Coastal Grill is an excellent option for those looking for an elevated dining experience. Our waiter was fabulous- very personable, attentive, humorous and helpful. I had two drinks- the white margarita (pictured) and an orange lotus (not on the menu, but you can ask for it). The drinks were very strong, if you aren't into that you may want to stay away. There is a large selection of wine to choose from. The wedge salad was delicious, and my main course was excellent. The butter squash is rich with butter and sugar- yum! I will be back. Thank you! read more

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One of the best restaurants in VB ! Food, ambiance and service cannot are all unmatched ;) read more

Coastal Grill - The bar is the best place to dine - if you're alone - you'll feel part of a party - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Bring cash for the valet parking. The gentleman was friendly and took great care of my vehicle. We were warmly greeted by the host and sat promptly. Leslie was our server and took amazing care of us. The main dining room had soft lighting and was beautifully decorated (Christmas decorations were a lovely touch). I had the welted Bibb salad, when I say I haven't tasted anything like it, I mean it. It was the most delicious salad I've ever had, light and refreshing. For my main course, I had the Yucatán Medley. It had mussels, clams, and shrimp soaked in a chili lime sauce. All the seafood was perfectly cooked and the sauce was phenomenal. It is a bit pricey. I would love to come back but my bank account will not allow it in this economy. With that being said, I would only recommend if you are very well off. I had an unforgettable experience. read more

Coastal Grill - Yucatán Medley - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We had a reservation at Coastal Grill but in reviewing their menu on their web site, yelp and other reviews we discovered most of their menu items were priced drastically different on each site. As we didn't want conflict - we cancelled and chose to go elsewhere. When we do go - the food and service are above board. read more

The bread, which usually sets the tone for the rest of the meal, was excellent as was the calamari but sadly everything was luke warm and mediocre. The duck was maybe a half of a breast with two small roasted potatoes. The rest of the plate was filled with half of an acorn squash and a chunk of watercress to cover the small portion. My husbands lamb was better but again a small portion but my FIL's pork chop was inedible. Lastly, everything needed salt and I rarely cook with it to give you perspective. We won't be returning. We'd much rather eat at Gaston's around the corner. read more

The food has gone so far downhill. I've never had a bad tasting meal there until now. I've had bad experiences prior just due to the service, but having such expensive food cooked improperly is worse to me than bad service. The duck wasn't rendered properly, it was so chewy, fatty, and lacking in flavor. The potatoes were under cooked and the scallops were soggy. The cocktails from the spring menu were also disappointing- too sweet and weak. I wanted to give this place another chance after our last bad experience there (because we've been patrons for over a decade) but I wouldn't go back at this point. It's just too expensive for mediocre quality. The one bright side is the valet, really great valet service! read more

Absolutely delicious!! And I cannot forget about the incredible service! We ended up here after another location fell through, and we could not have been happier. The lights were low, candles were lit and it definitely gave a costal, classy, vibe. The food was nothing less than amazing. Every single thing we ordered, because we obviously shared and we all got something different. I know it's just a side, but that corn! Honey! Absolutely yummy. We even got a few orders to go!! Thank you from our family for a wonderful birthday evening! read more

One of the best restaurants in Virginia Beach. Great seafood! In the winter time they have the acorn squash and in the summer corn - both are delicious! read more

Best food we've had in VA beach and we've hit some nice spots. The corn is amazing which I think comes with most entrees. We will definitely be coming back here next year. Service was awesome, our waiter was decisive in the help he gave with our decisions. We enjoyed a nice bottle of Vinet since we were traveling with family from Charlottesville. Beautiful spot! read more

Coastal Grill - Soft shell crab! - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food: pretty high end food with nice seafood dishes like mussels, branzino, and seafood pasta. The mussels were cleaned nicely with no grit and had a nice flavorful broth. The branzino was also excellent with a delicious sauce and crispy skin. The seafood pasta on the other hand was as flavorful as an oil based sauce could be with fresh seafood, the only downside was that the olives in the dish were not pitted. The duck was expertly cooked as well, with the brown butter corn standing out as the highlight of the dish. Both desserts were also expertly executed and all around the meal was delicious. Service: valet was excellent and the service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. Ambiance: felt like we were sitting at the nicest restaurant in VA Beach. Was honestly shocked this place existed and would go back for a nice occasion. read more

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Very nice dinner with excellent food, service, and ambiance. Started the meal with nice selection of cocktails. Our table split a soft shell crab appetizer. For dinner I got the blackened mahi mahi that was very good. Others got grilled tuna, fried shrimp, and fried scallops. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The acorn squash was very good. Nice selection of vegetables with the meal. Good wine selection. read more

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The restaurant is clean, staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious. Love eating local and this place is such a treat!

We really enjoyed our visit. Seated as soon as we entered the building. Our server was very prompt and courteous. Was able to explain items on the menu helping us make the correct selection. Food arrived quickly and was wonderful. Overall a very comfortable place, never felt rushed. Valet parking is available or if you want you are able to park yourself. Well enjoyed the time spent there but not certain I would try again. Limited menu for those with shell fish allergies read more

Started with the grilled shrimp and the clam. For dinner we had the shrimp n grits, crab cakes and NY strip. All was good but the dinner service was slow as the place was super packed for Saturday dinner. The grilled shrimp was great but the clams were just ok. read more

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Dined here with a colleague and his wife. The place is very cute. It was a bit busy which was great to see. We started with the oysters which were very large but delicious. Followed up with the scallops which were fried. I had never heard of fried scallops so I gave it a try. I would say they were a bit soggy and next time I would reorder pan seared. The sides were corn and potatoes which were both equal good. Service was good and efficient. You should give it a try when in the area. read more

I've probably driven past this restaurant 200 times and really had no idea it was here. It is much nicer and classier inside than it appears from the exterior and the road. My in-laws love it and have dined here a few times to rave reviews, so, for their 56th wedding anniversary I third-wheeled it to dinner there with them while my fiancee was out of town. We had a great dinner. We had a 7pm reservation and were quickly sat at a nice table in the corner with a comfy booth for my in-laws. Our server was very good - making recommendations and easily answering our menu questions. In the end, we chose several items so we could all share. We started with their house-made mozzarella salad with fresh basil and tomato swimming in olive oil and topped with fresh black pepper. We also got a house salad which I absolutely loved - it had sunflower seeds, bleu cheese, and a delicious light vinaigrette dressing on fresh greens. House bread and butter was warm and good - we asked for more. For entrees we chose: deviled crab cakes, fried oysters, and the salmon. All came with their veggie of the day - a large half of baked acorn squash with butter and brown sugar inside and a side of red potatoes. All were very good. The menu boasts soft-shell crab and many other fresh fish and fresh catch items as well as steaks and chicken to satisfy most anyone. We ended the meal with fresh-brewed coffee and a warm delicious walnut brownie a la mode with fresh warm fudge sauce. Very, very good. Parking is valet, they have a small outdoor patio with probably 8 tables or so outside and a small party room for private events. Decor inside is very classy and I actually loved the seating at the bar area as well. Will def. come back for a date night with my fiancee! Huge dessert menu (I took a photo) so I'll need to check that out too! Ha. read more

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We had a reservation at Coastal Grill to celebrate our 8-year wedding anniversary, and from the moment we walked in, the experience was nothing short of disappointing. The two hostesses at the front greeted us with an attitude that felt cold and condescending -- like we were a burden rather than welcomed guests. Not exactly the tone you hope for when you're out to celebrate something meaningful. What made this even more frustrating is that I've been to Coastal Grill in the past and always had great things to say. A couple of years ago, it was one of my favorite spots in Virginia Beach -- but clearly, times have changed, and not for the better. Despite making a reservation, our table wasn't even ready when we arrived. We were asked to wait and then seated in a loud, busy section of the restaurant that felt like an afterthought. What's the point of taking reservations if you can't honor them properly? Now, credit where it's due -- our server, Katie, was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive, kind, and did everything within her power to make the night better. But there's only so much a great server can do when the rest of the operation is falling apart. The bar was incredibly slow -- drinks took forever, not just at our table, but across the dining room. It was clear the bar staff was overwhelmed, unprepared, or both. Then came the kitchen... after over an hour and 15 minutes, our food finally came out. I ordered the duck, my wife had the chicken, and my son initially ordered chicken tenders -- but we were told they had run out. Running out of something that basic for kids during dinner service is just lazy. We had to go off-menu to get him a plate of spaghetti with marinara. Again, Katie handled it with professionalism, but this level of disorganization is not acceptable. To be fair, the food was good -- but not nearly good enough to justify the long wait, lack of hospitality, and the overall sense that no one but our server cared if we were having a good time. Coastal Grill used to be a gem. Now? It feels like a place coasting off its old reputation, with poor management, a disorganized staff, and a serious decline in standards. We won't be returning. Katie was the only highlight of the evening, and she deserves far better than the mess she's working in. Coastal Grill, do better. read more

Loved. Loved. LOVE!!! This is probably my new favorite date night restaurant. We came in on a very busy Saturday evening. We had reservations for a party of 8 but when we got there our table wasn't ready yet and we still had to wait about 20mins for our table. Once our table was ready we got seated at a big table in the back. Our server got our drink orders of cocktails and 2 bottles of wine. We then ordered our apps and we got salad, mussels and a lot of others. Everything that came out was delicious. The mussels were really good. We then ordered the entrees and they had some specials too. I ordered one of the specials they had which was a whole fried branzino, pretty much all the entrees come with a baked squash with brown sugar it was sooo good. The fried fish was pretty big and was delicious. For dessert we all ordered something different. We got the carrot cake (my hubs fave) I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake because I don't like raisins but this carrot cake was really good. It was a huge slice and moist. Went perfect with my coffee. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Lots of tables, dim lighting for dinner and the music was on point, I had to ask what they play and it was actually a Spotify playlist. Our server was soooo awesome. He always checked up on us and he was super friendly. Made the whole experience and evening a awesome. When it was time to go the valet guy must have seen us coming because he already had all our vehicles pulled up and lined up ready to go. Talk about service! Can't believe we haven't been here before this. I can't wait to go back here again and we've been recommending this restaurant to all our friends. read more

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We decided to dine with some out of town guests. The food was mixed with our table split on the quality of our dishes. The soft shell crab was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. However, the seared tuna was a big disappointment - two very thin triangles of mealy meat. It was nothing like the tuna from the Coastal Grill of old. On a positive note our server was spectacular. read more

Coastal Grill is the place to go for a nice dinner, away from the oceanfront for a special occasion or if your wallet is bigger than mine you can eat there more often. This was definitely a special treat. Simply decorated and beachy but not too much. Classy. White table clothes. Quiet. I went with a friend and we sat at the bar. They do have valet parking so bring cash. We had wonderful service from Ryan and Windsor. Very attentive and made great recommendations. We drank some wine and ate the delicious bread with homemade butter. We decided on the tuna bites and my friend got the pan fried trout and I got the mussels. One thing they told us is you can turn an entree into an appetizer and an appetizer into an entree. I love that!!!! Honestly I did not love the tuna bites. I found them bland and so was the sauce. My mussels were delicious, especially with the broth. The portion was HUGE! I think I got every mussel in the sea. My friends trout was absolutely amazing!!! There were so many things I wanted to try on the menu that I will have to go back. Definitely a 1st class experience. read more

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Come and gather 'round, o children, and I will share with you a tale of deliciousness, expert preparation and flawless service. I went to Coastal Grill this evening and ordered a dozen oysters and a duck entree, with a complimentary side of bread. The oysters were so fresh and delicious that I felt like I was convening with the sea, revering its history and taking in its deepest culinary secrets. They were served with a side of cocktail sauce, red wine mignonette, lemon wedges and cilantro. The duck entree was the best, and most inspired, duck preparation that I have ever tasted. The duck was cooked to a flawless medium and served with a cherry and red wine sauce that complemented the flavor of the meat without overshadowing it. I choose to believe that any duck would be grateful to be a part of this entree. The entree included a side of roasted potatoes, prepared to a perfect crispness without being burned, and a side of corn. Ah, the corn. I spent my childhood on a farm, and we harvested our own corn each year, so I am very discerning about the corn I choose to eat as an adult. I am not exaggerating when I say that the corn at Coastal Grill is the best corn I have ever eaten at a restaurant. I've eaten at the finest steakhouses in New York City, at the high-end star-studded restaurants of Capitol Hill, and at the cutting-edge gastronomical powerhouses of San Francisco and the Napa Valley, and none of them had corn as good as Coastal Grill. The Coastal Grill corn is sliced fresh off the cob, as confirmed by my server, and it's deliciously firm and sweet. I don't think I've ever been so pleased with a side dish before. My server, whose name I can only presume was Liz because the receipt says "Server: Liz," was polite, swift, helpful, and just the right level of attentive. I never had to wait for refills of my water, because--as if she were telepathic--Liz would always arrive at precisely the moment that my water needed refilling. Liz took great care to ensure that I was enjoying my meal and my experience. I was so pleased with my experience at Coastal Grill. The restaurant was nice and quiet, decorated with class and maintained with care. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about the food, the decor or the service that I was provided. If Gordon Ramsay visited the restaurant, then even he would struggle to find anything to criticize. In fact, the restaurant's quiet simplicity and excellently prepared food might cause him to reexamine his harsh demeanor and become a kinder celebrity chef in the future. I'm not often in Virginia Beach, but the next time I'm in town, I am quite certain that I will visit this restaurant again. read more

Coastal Grill - The best duck entree I have ever eaten. - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The photos of the restaurant, don't do it justice. It's a very nice atmosphere and they were nicely decorated for the holidays. We visited over the weekend of New Year's. I checked in on Yelp upon being seated and was gifted a free Caesar salad, which I kindly ordered from our server. He was a bit confused at first, but honored the coupon. To drink, I started with their Bourbon Smash. It was delicious, but after a while, I was ready to move on to something different to drink. My fiancé had the Holiday Spritzer, which he enjoyed. I also tried the Orange martini - which was delicious but rather sweet (I'm not sure I could drink a whole one). I also had the Maple 46, which was very good. We made our way through their cocktail list as you can tell! For appetizers, we had the Raw Oysters and the Mussels. Both were absolutely delicious. The seafood was very apparently fresh and of high quality. The broth that is served with the Mussels is delicious and perfect for dipping bread. The appetizers were definitely my favorite part of the meal. I had the Bibb salad to start my meal and it was good, but not great. It was loaded with crisp bacon, which I appreciated. But the dressing wasn't my favorite. For dinner, I had the Blackened Rockfish, which sounded very good and came recommended by our server. However, it turned out to be drenched in vinegar, and after having the salad right beforehand, with a similar tasting dressing, and also the Oysters with Mignonette, I was completely over the taste of vinegar. I think this dish would've been better had it been a different sauce, or even just served with sliced lemon and no sauce at all. The side that the fish was served with was an acorn squash with some sort of a brown sugar sauce in the middle. I thought this was rather strange. I would've much preferred some green vegetable(s) and/or potatoes of some sort with my fish. Oddly, each entree is served with four Kalamata olives and one grape tomato. This obviously isn't a bad thing, just sort of peculiar. Overall, service was friendly and mostly punctual. The staff works well as a team and helps each other out to ensure there is no lack of service. I would return to Coastal Grill but I would not order the Rockfish again, and I'd probably stay away from a fish entree all together. I may even just stick with a couple appetizers to share. read more

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Boss took my coworker and I out for an appreciation treat to this place and wow!!! It was a great experience overall, 10/10 rating (rare for me) and I will have to be back with family First the atmosphere is clean, classy but still casual, and a great place to eat and chat. The bar looked very inviting and the servers/bartenders were very knowledgeable of the menu as well as their seasonal menu. Everyone was completely satisfied with their meals. The homemade mozzarella lived up to the hype- almost as good as the real deal I've had in Italy before! My steak was delicious, they cooked it perfectly medium and I cleaned the plate. My boss had their branzino and picked that clean, though her all time fav is their salmon and their fried shrimp app. My coworker had their Homemade pasta with shrimp and she loved it too. Their seasonal watermelon feta salad was surprisingly good, and I don't like kale like that. Literally nothing bad, wrong, or even imperfect about our visit today and though it seemed like there weren't enough servers on the clock, we had a fantastic time. Valet was super sweet and everyone seemed to know my boss as she's a regular. Glad we choose Coastal Grill to socialize together outside of work read more

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Many many visits to Coastal Grill over the years first time making a review and it's a bad one. Meal was "ok" and the service was poor and SLOW. Waited about an HOUR longer than normal to be served. Another good restaurant down the hole because of new ownership. Booooooo. read more

This was our first time here. The hostess was friendly and the wait staff was superb. Erica was our server and she was fantastic. She made my wife and I feel special even though she had many larger tables. The atmosphere was exactly what you would expect, coastal. The food was all superb. We have blackened scallops, crab cakes and pork loin. This is a must go for normal and special occasions. Love this past. Well done. read more

Update: just went again. It definitely has an older crowd and needs some updating. But the seafood - tuna and rockfish- were great. Very limited beer selection. I am unclear why that is these days. And honestly the acorn squash was not ideal -- half a squash filled with a sweet water and sugar combo. I'm not sure why they don't serve a healthier version or at least caramelize it. read more

Was not the cleanest , waitress was touching top of glasses , very unprofessional. Food was ok , but menu need to be updated some

The food was delicious but we didn't enjoy eating outside due to the heat and flies. We made a reservation well in advance but were told when we arrived there was no indoor seating available due to a large party. If we were to go back we would insist on indoor seating. We loved our meals- tuna and scallops cooked to perfection. read more

Lived in the area forever. ( 58 ) First time visit after hearing rave reviews for years. The duck was perfect. My GFs steak was over cooked. Everything else was mediocre and actually the potatoes were cool at best. One was actually cold. I know everyone has an off night but not sure I will return. read more

If you walk like a duck, talk like a duck, then you should act (and charge prices) like a tMichelin star restaurant. Coastal Grill was a great low priced chain restaurant except that is not what it was. 15 minutes for water and drink order. Unacceptable. Dirty plates. Unacceptable. New York strip that was chewier than your grandmas oatmeal. Delicious. 20 minutes from the ocean. No view. No ambience. Food I can cook better at home. Don't bother. Do better Coastal. Shame. Shame. Shame. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Be sure to make a reservation. Everything was so good and better than expected. Probably the best acorn squash I have ever had. I ordered the salmon. Cooked perfect and very tasty. I should've taken pictures but I was way too hungry. Get off the beach and eat here. read more

Rumor has it this restaurant is closing. Sad to see it go. Always a great meal, go while you still can!! read more

Coastal Grill was absolutely fantastic!!! The coastal/beachy ambiance was lovely and the food was full of flavor & filling. Our server, Nicole, was very welcoming, informative, & offered great suggestions for the table. This resturant was great and we will definitely be returning in the future! read more

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Elegant, nice service, and very good food. Definitely would recommend over many restaurants in the area.

Fabulous restaurant, elegant, old world, inspired with a fresh menu. Absolutely adore going there. They make you feel special and I have never had a meal that was under a five. Can't wait to go. Love love love. read more

On a whim, I drove up for dinner. I was grateful the valet said their was an open table; something he said is not always the case especially during the summer. The food was so good! I started off with the clam chowder which had clear broth with pieces of bacon making it great! For my main course, the flounder was fried and crunchy and the acorn squash side was so soft and delicious too! The staff was so friendly! read more

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The food is average (would consider the options very pricey) -- similar sides, different protein type dishes. Love the service and the atmosphere inside the restaurant (one of the main reasons it being a family favorite!) read more

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The food was delicious! But be warned, they will not let you use the Yelp checkin voucher for a free caesar salad...that probably needs to be removed from Yelp asap since that is literally the only reason I ordered the salad. Ambiance was nice, much older crowd so it was very quiet with attentive servers. read more