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    Darla's Seafood

    3.2 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    DARLA'S SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Large male crab steamed
    Jasmine T.

    As another Yelper said Darla's is a great weekend option because they are open on Sundays when most other seafood joints are closed. I particularly come here for the steamed crabs. I've had their crabs several times over the past year and I can definitely say the large males are worth the money. So meaty and flavorful. We got the regular males once and they just don't compare. You do have the option of calling your order in so you don't have the wait the 15 minutes or so it takes to cook the crabs. As for the fried food I can see why others have rated Darla's low if that's all they've had. On 2 occasions we got fried seafood and it just wasnt that good. Most recently I got the fried scallops and they were not good at all. Some of the pieces I dont believe even had scallop in it it was just fried breading. Totally unacceptable. If you come here just for the crabs its a great place.

    Fried crabs
    Lah I.

    The best steam crabs I ever had!!!the Cajun seasoning was amazing so flavorful throughout the crab!!! The fried crabs were also amazing, what we went there for originally but the steam crabs were the winner. These were the largest ones and well worth the price. We also got lumpia, pancit and deviled eggs. Lumpia was great my daughter ate all 10. Pancit and devil eggs were ok. Not the best looking takeout restaurant, I wanted to walk back out but we were traveling and had to try fried crabs from somewhere and this was the only place open on a Sunday at that hour. Best decision to just give it a try.

    Fresh seafood on display - live crabs sometimes available
    Sagar N.

    I've had better but I have definitely had worse. Darla's is a lone outpost of fried fishery in this strip of Portsmouth. Overall a pretty good place. The deviled crab was really solid and the seasoning was tasty. Butterfly shrimp were good but have a little bit too high of a batter to shrimp ratio. Fries were crisp and all the food came out piping hot. The Cole slaw was a surprise winner and had raisins in it which were an unexpected and pleasant addition. Overall well worth going if you are in the area or just enjoy dive-y fish stands in less than savory parts of town. They also sell fresh crabs based on availability and have other items for sale too: batter mixes, hot sauce, candy? what darla lacks in pleasant scenery it more than makes up for in a solid product - worth checking out.

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    The good is amazing and the staff is fabulous I love it there the drinks is amazing the bartenders is amazing keep up the great job

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    Wicker's Crab Pot

    Wicker's Crab Pot

    3.6
    (586 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    My husband and I had dinner last nite. My girlfriend recommended Wickers to us because of the good…read moreseafood. It's our go to place when we visit VA Beach 1-2 times a year. Not fancy. Very clean. Good service. We ordered their delish hush puppies to start us off. They're still delish. They were greasier than last year's so we wrapped them in a napkin to remove some of it. Still delish! My husband had his usual, the crab boil-crab legs, steamed shrimp, red roasted potatoes and an ear of corn (halved). He went to work as soon as it hit the table! There was enough food for 2 people to share. I decided to try a crab cake. I ordered the crab cake dinner with green beans and red potatoes. A large helping of well seasoned green beans and roasted potatoes and 1 crab cake. (You can also order the dinner with 2 crab cakes). My sides were very good. The crab cake was decent. It wasn't as moist or seasoned as i hoped it'd be. I won't order it again. Last year, I tried the salmon which was delish. When you're in the area, you must go to Wicker's! Small parking lot but they provide overflow parking in a nearby church's parking lot. They also have a window outside for carryout orders.

    Email I sent to Wickers, I was highly disappointed. "I…read moretried calling your restaurant and keep getting frequent busy tones. I came in on 3/8, I was #46, I ordered 2lbs crawfish, 1dz female crab steamed, and crab balls. Only 4 out of the 12 crabs were edible, the rest was mushy and soft. I'm not sure if you are receiving frequent complaints but I wanted to ensure you were aware. Crawfish were great." Maybe we shouldn't rush the crab season.

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    La Oficina

    4.4
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    5.8 mi

    I dined at La Oficina in Chesapeake, VA, and it was such a great experience! From the moment we…read morewalked in, the atmosphere was vibrant, welcoming, and full of energy. The décor gives that modern Latin vibe -- perfect for date night, girls' night, or even a birthday dinner. Which we went for an Influencer night The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Everything came out fresh, beautifully presented, and seasoned just right. You can tell they take pride in both the taste and the presentation. The drinks were just as impressive -- crafted perfectly and definitely worth trying if you enjoy a good cocktail. Customer service was top tier. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. We never felt rushed, and they were happy to answer questions about the menu. If you're looking for a spot in Chesapeake with great food, strong drinks, and a fun vibe, La Oficina is definitely a place to check out. I'll definitely be back!

    They take reservations! Yay!…read more This place has plenty of parking which is nice. We had never tried this place before so I didn't know what to expect. I ordered the picanha tacos with rice. It was delicious! I wish the tacos had some kind of sauce on top, maybe like a chimichurri sauce? The service was pretty good. The inside set up is a bit wonky and sometimes the sun comes in through the windows blinding you. We had to move tables. I'd go back!

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