This is one of my Go To places....always delicious food, perfect portions, always great service and friendly, and sometimes live music. I have not been disappointed here. Casual dining with flair. Not your usual burger and sandwich joint. read more

Fish tacos did I hear you say? Well, yes I will try them. So ,they are pretty darn good. Not the best at the beach but good! The fish was cooked perfectly and the fresh salsa was tasty. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I had a beer and it was good and cold. The prices were very reasonable. read more

I'm currently living with some family in the area and I have to say, "TRES BIEN", every time I come here, which is every few months or so the food is OUTSTANDING. The staff is fabulous and the FOOD is divine, need I say more. Honestly, I think my family and I pay over 200.00 each and every time just for the experience alone. Well done guys, I only have one negative thing to say, It's because I am ethnic but, If there could be more seats or a bigger venue, awww that would be absolute perfection. Again great - great - great please continue doing amazing... read more

Good place for seafood . Very laid back . But don't go if you do not care for fish or seafood , menu limited on other options . But if you love fish and seafood , I highly recommend read more

The fish tacos are amazing. The portions are great. Even the kids meals were large. We will be coming back! Also the wait staff is on point and takes care of your needs without bothering you. read more

Flip Flops Grill + Chill - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Gotta give it a 1 star, but wish I could select negative 5 stars. Went in for dinner and drinks with friends. The food was ok. The only plus was the waitress' service. Initially, they didn't want to seat us until our party was all there. Makes sense if the place is busy, but there was hardly anyone in there at 5:00 p.m. So, we waited for 10 minutes and they finally decided to seat 2 of us. The hostess asked us how many in the group and as our weekly Happy Hour crowd fluctuates, we told her at least 6, likely 8, but we could potentially grow to 10. They sat us at a table for 6. Fairly quickly our group grew to 8 and we needed another table added. Now, by this time the joint had a few more customers come in, but still clearly enough space to seat the rest of our group and as such, we pulled in another empty table to the obvious displeasure of the staff. When we finished, we started clearing out tabs and people began to trickle out. It was clear that the staff wanted to take the table for another group and as a few of us were still chatting, the hostess came over and asked a couple of my friends to move so that they could take the table. Basically, non-verbally telling us to leave. Now, all that said, we were a little put out by how we were treated and wanted to let management know that their process was a little "off" as we like to assemble at Flip Flops routinely for our weekly staff Happy Hour outings. The response we received from the owner was, shall we say, REMARKABLE. In a nut shell, the owner's personal response was to GFYS. Basically, he didn't need our business, which was not the response we were expecting. The premise of our comment was only to inform those who are in charge so they could improve their processes, with a simple "Sorry, we'll do better next time.", but the comment was responded to in a very unprofessional way. Flip Flops has a "sister" restaurant/bar next door called Chowboys, which we have used as our Happy Hour location as well. I was so taken back by the owner's callous response that I had to register for Yelp to share my experience. Based on our recent experience, our group will not be returning to either site. If you decide to go in, just remember that your business is not needed and that the owner doesn't care if you come back. read more

Environment was chill! Everyone, literally was in flip flops even the waitresses/waiters! They were all fairly nice. The wait for the food wasn't long and we were sat right away. Outside seating as well. read more

If you feel like getting exposed to Covid-19, Flip Flops is definitely your place to go. Bar at full capacity with everyone on top of each other and not a single employee wearing a mask. We tried to get a table outside to feel a little more comfortable but we were given the only table in direct sunlight and had 2 toddlers with us. So we decided to move inside. Only to realize how truly crowded it was and to see that not a single employee had a mask on. No thanks. read more

Wow so disappointed, didn't see any of the food in the pictures on the menu, not sure if menu is seasonal, I don't think it is because the waiter had no idea about the clam appetizer with the garlic bread in the picture on this website. I did have fish tacos, not impressed at all they were dry and bland absolutely no taste at all. I was very disappointed, I then asked the waitress about their wings, I asked her where they whole wings or buffalo style she did not know what a whole wing was...DAH.lol I gave it two stars because it appeared clean and the staff was pretty friendly more of a bar than restaurant... read more

We have visited Flip Flops several times since they opened. We live in the neighborhood and appreciate having a locally owned restaurant within biking distance. We're huge fans of the BBQ fish tacos. Last week we ordered a meal for take out. It was our sons first birthday and we were splitting a few entrees at home. Everything we ordered was, as always, delicious apart from the mahi sandwich. We've ordered it before but this time the fish was spoiled. We sent an email letting them know. We didn't want anything free, we just wanted to let them know. The response we got was unapologetic, patronizing and condescending. We were told there was no way the fish was bad and that it must be because we ordered the fish for carry out. We eat a lot of seafood and we know when something is bad. Kris let us know that we do not in fact know what bad fish tastes like, because the fish could not possibly be bad. Several words in all caps let us know that Kris obviously taste tests every piece of fish that is served. We would have given Flip Flops 5 stars, even after the bad fish. But the email response we got, which let us know that our loyalty to Flip Flops was not valuable to them, changes that. We hope another non chain restaurant opens up in the area soon. read more

Was not as impressed as my husband was. I had beef tenderloin tacos. Only one notch above Taco Bell. Meat could have been more tender. Not a bad dish. Just kind of boring. Must add your own side. You would think there would be maybe some rice. They don't even have regular fries. Just sweet potato. My sex on the beach drink was not very good. Maybe something else on the menu would have warranted a better review. Guess it's just not my cuisine of choice because there was not much else I wanted to try. Don't think I'd return. read more

My husband and I were really excited to check out this place after realizing it was on DDD on the Food Network. We ordered the BBQ fish tacos that were shown on DDD & the chicken & shrimp burrito. Both were a disappointment & both were not worth the money. My husband could of made better fish tacos at home. The dishes lacked flavor and were dry. There was nothing special about them. On a good note, our waitress, Katie, was amazing! She was a very sweet gal! read more

This was the absolute worst dining experience I have ever had! 1. The server was not trained, she didn't know the menu, didn't know the prices, brought the wrong drinks to our table! 2. My steak tacos came out rare! When I asked about it, the server stated they come out rare all the time. This is a health issue, these were rare, bleeding! Discusting and not okay! 3. Our nachos didn't have any cheese on them! Gross! They were flavorless! 4. We then asked for mango salsa and that was the most horrible tasting salsa I have ever had! The mango was old, discolored! Discusting! Worst dining experience ever!!! Do not recommend the tacos or nachos! Guy Fieri, this is not food network show worthy! And your picture on their wall is a disgrace to your name!!! I am a food lover, and I did not love anything here! read more

Went here in-between christmas shopping stops to warm up and get some grub. They had a happening little happy hour going on with people mingling in the bar area. We grabbed a both and then spent 20 minutes deciding over their mouth watering menu. Started off with the sweet potato and ginger wonton thingys (forgot correct term-sorry) and they were yummy, but I didn't go for the cucumber dill dip served with it. Next I had a Cali Burger (basic burger with avocado) it was good, but I could have survived off of the sweet potato fries alone :) The bf had a caprese burger and after one bite said it was already in his top 3 favorite burgers of all time. Locally owned and operated, right down the street from my house...and target...so yeah I'll be there a lot. read more

Saw this place featured on DDD so went for early dinner on a Friday night, last night of vacay in Virginia Beach. Definitely family-friendly spot. Food was OK. What was MOST IMPRESSIVE is the diligence & work ethic of the staff! It was great to watch a group of young folks who worked soooo cohesively, always there to help each other out without hesitation. If it needs to get done, it's done by whomever is the first to notice it. This tightly-knit team is the direct result of the owner who walked the talk as we watched him impressively taking on whatever role needed to be filled - & yes, that includes serving orders, bussing tables, whatever needs to be done. We complimented him & encouraged him to market his training program as there definitely is a need for this level of service that is truly incredible! Needless to say, service is OUTSTANDNG!!! Now if only the location were on the waterfront to compliment the name. P.S. one of the staff literally ran out after us in the parking lot as we forgot a bracelet that was left on the table! OMG!!! These guys are honest & ethical! I had to pinch myself. read more

Yummy sums it up, a small place with a large menu, very tasty burger and the philly steak sub while to spicy for my wife was spot on for me. Great service and a nice relaxing beach vibe we will be going back read more

Bbq fish tacos were good, but where's the rice or beans? Nothing comes with them and they are pricey. Flavors were tasty, but not worth the price. Just playing off the tv show fame and the "tv" item is a lot more than other items. Lots of other things I'd rather try if I went back. Taco specials had lots of meat in them. Needed other toppings to go with. Not just meat. I'd say give it a try to see what you think. read more

Let me first start by saying, I love locally owned and operated restaurants!! Yes, you may pay a few extra dollars for the extra effort but Flip Flops Grill & Chill is worth it! The atmosphere is very warm and comforting, they have a beach theme but they avoid the tacky pastel colors on the wall that we all know we have seen while visiting other locations in beach towns. The service was fast and the staff was friendly. Its a small place but it was packed and the background of Christmas decorations and the stellar guitar playing/singing soloist added a nice comfy touch. Dinner and Drinks: Dinner was superb, their menu has an plethora of seafood choices and their Caribbean style food captures the taste buds! I enjoyed the Mahi sandwich and tried the BBQ shrimp nachos for an appetizer...deeeelissh! They don't have standard french fries and their Sweet Potato Fries are the best I have ever eaten!! I am looking forward to some warm weather this spring to enjoy their outside seating and acoustic entertainment! Enjoy :) read more

Very unimpressive food. Not bad but not good. Blah. Very friendly service. But not worth returning.

Wanted to check out this place since it was on Diners, Drive-Inns and Dives. It's tucked away in a strip mall and it's worth your time to seek it out. It's a smallish place with indoor and out door seating. Obviously, flip flops are a theme here. We were greeted promptly and seated our first choice, inside. The menu was very interesting and I choose the blackened tuna tacos. Wow! The tuna was cooked perfectly, nice and red on the inside. The strawberry salsa and the wasabi creama were a perfect accent to the tuna. 3 tacos come with this order and I could only finish 2! So many interesting things on this menu I will have to return to try more things. Service cel was quick, friendly and prompt. I would definitely suggest a visit to this place! We will return! read more

We base all of our dining experiences on Yelp reviews. Perhaps the 4 stars this place has is based upon service, if so, we agree. However, the fish tacos from dives and diners were a major disappointment! Wegmans has much better fish tacos! The shrimp quesadillas & fried fish tacos were a disappointment as well. Wondering how this place ever revived 4 stars based upon the food we were served tonight! read more

I've been there 3 or 4 times now and it's been consistently great! It's casual and you feel just as comfortable bringing the kids as without. The crab cake sandwich and sweet potato fries are my favorites so far. read more

This place was on my bookmarks for a while after seeing Guy Fieri's visit on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Although it was a hike for me, it was definitely worth it! I went with a friend for lunch on a nice, summer day so we opted to sit outside. I liked that there were umbrellas for shade because we were definitely sitting underneath the sunlight. It wasn't very busy (I think we went around 3pm), and a server approached us immediately. I ordered a Key Lime frozen drink (with alcohol of course) and it tasted like a dessert in a drink. It took me awhile to finish it because I didn't want to get a brain freeze. We glanced over the menu, and I ordered the BBQ Fish tacos, and I loved it! It was so flavorful with the salsa fresca, avocados, and lime crema, and the fish was cooked to perfection. I was only able to finish 2/3 tacos, so I had to take it home. I definitely want to try more things at this restaurant when I can make it out to this area again. read more

Flip Flops Grill + Chill - Key Lime - Caribbean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Their salmon fish tacos are amazing ! Would like to see more craft beers on their menu.

I met a friend here for lunch and was right across the street at the Home Depot so I was a walk in. I liked the feel of this place and was greeted by a very friendly, very pretty hostess. The staff was nice and the service was excellent. The prices are what you would expect for seafood. I did not order any however, I ate already so I had black bean sliders but those were great! I had Bombay and tonic and it was mixed perfect. I did not have to wait for anything and I definitely plan on coming back to this place regularly! read more

Great food !! Spot on the Scallops. jerk chk very good , needs a bit more heat... good service local place. I will be back maybe this week .... quite a find. A bit pricey.... for silver ware served in a mason jar .. read more

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After getting over our disappointment that brunch was not served on Saturdays (we were leaving later that day), only Sundays, we got a pitcher of the white sangria while we looked at the menu. The curried corn and lobster bisque was delicious, and really stood out. I tried some of the chicken tenders from the toddler's plate, and it had a nice crispy exterior, and moist, flavorful inside. My black bean tacos weren't anything special, which I probably should've known better to order. My thinking was that if it was on the menu, it must be good, but I was not impressed. The sweet potato fries were good. If you like lobster and creamy soups, you have to get the lobster bisque! read more

Awesome atmosphere, live acoustic gentleman played recognizable hits. Wife & I ordered the DDD tv show menu item BBQ fish tacos. They were great. Waitresses all were excellent and patio seating was sweet! read more

This place is pretty good. I had the BBQ Fish Tacos, which were featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives", and I was quite happy with them. The mango BBQ sauce is subtle, with just the right amount of sweet. Throw some hot sauce on there for a nice kick. However, what I think stole the show during our meal was my wife's Pesto Salmon BLT. Yum! read more

Came here for the fish tacos featured on diners, drive ins and dives. The chorizo queso was on point but i have to say the fish tacos were just ok. I was expecting enormous flavor but they were a little disappointing. This place was very nice though...and the service was great too read more

Very average. Wife's burrito had uncooked rice and the flavor was sub par. Manager comped it, which was greatly appreciated. Son had the same burrito, and ate about one quarter of it. I had the barbecue fish tacos, which were disappointing. The fish was as tough as beef jerky, and the overall flavor was marginal at best. Waitress was very nice and the service was good. read more

Great atmosphere ... We had a little trouble getting a server to us when we were seated, but It was obviously a mistake, the place was pretty busy for a weeknight. The owner/manager??( Not sure )was more than apologetic and gave us a free round of drinks and an order of the corn and crab fritters !!! I got the pork tacos and I would recommend them ! I will go back again, nice experience !! read more

A small establishment. Crowded during happy hour, but don't let that stop you. I usually stop by during Tuesdays to eat their Fried Pickle tacos. Everything about that taco is delicious!!! The chipotle sauce gives it that extra kick! read more

Typical beachy atmosphere; lots of well-lit parking, easy to find, easy to enter and exit; service is always great; prices are great; good vegetarian options, that's a plus; the vegetarian quesadillas are perfect; always fresh ingredients, never burned or too browned; lots of cheese, mmmm. Prices are really good, too. read more

I didn't expect much out of Flip Flops going in - something about a restaurant being named after a shoe seemed weird to me. However, we gave it a shot after reading great reviews on several websites. That being said, the food was really really great!! The menu has all of the normal American food that you'd recognize but each has their own little added twist. We started with a special spinach and crab dip that was to die for. Most are soupy and lacking the actual crab - this was a huge portion and TONS of crab. The curry corm & lobster bisque was wonderful and the curry was something different that I absolutely loved. We will definitely be going back again soon and think this will become a regular "go-to" for us. read more

I had to try the BBQ fish tacos that were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. The stale, dry flour tortillas were not what I expected from this establishment, and the flavor of the tacos was rather bland. I would recommend a fresh made soft corn tortilla and a mango - habanero salsa and two slices of avocado instead of just one slice on these tacos. read more

Always great! Service, ambience, menu fabulous. Recommended food items: fish tacos, chicken sandwiches for the landlubbers, tuna bites. The hostesses/waitstaff work hard and are friendly and accommodating. Clean, great for families. read more

Rarely does a place seen on TV match the presentation of the show. Service was excellent and attentive. Food was out quickly and full of flavor. Very nice feel in the place and island theme. read more

Flip flops has a great atmosphere and was quite busy when I went. The menu has some unique food on it and traditional food as well. Full bar and good music go a long way with me. I would definitely recommend it! read more

I don't know why we haven't come to Flip Flops sooner. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will return.