Came in on a Saturday evening and was told the wait would be about 25-30 minutes, which was fine…read more What was confusing, though, was that there were plenty of empty tables while we waited. We were finally seated around 5:40, but then sat for another 10-15 minutes with no service at all. Eventually I had to get up and ask someone when our table would be helped. Our server finally came over and took our full order at once (drinks, appetizers, and meals). He was friendly, but honestly it felt like we were the forgotten table. The table seated directly behind us received service almost immediately . The restaurant itself was very cold and a little dark, but the music and overall vibe were nice. By 6:17, we had only received our drinks. To make things more confusing, our seafood boils came out before the appetizers we ordered; I told them to keep them! That said, the food was actually really good, hot, fresh, and well seasoned. That's honestly the only reason I'd consider giving this location another chance. Hopefully next time the service matches the quality of the food. Sorry I didn't snap any pics! Once our food arrived, we went in; pics were an afterthought.

Since I was craving a seafood boil, I decided to stop by the Twisted Crab around 8pm on a Monday…read more It was practically empty so I was able to be seated right away. I love that they play good music at this location, it definitely makes for a great vibe. My server quickly greeted me and gave me time to look over the menu. I knew I wanted a good variety of seafood and the Combo options didn't include everything I wanted so I opted to create my own. I decided on 1lb of crab legs, and a 1/2lb of shrimp, black and green mussels. It came with corn and potatoes but I also added sausage and an egg. I always choose the Twisted sauce with a "Hot" spice level. The food was served very quickly and I swear the bag was 5lbs, I was definitely being greedy lol! Everything was absolutely delicious though! The seafood was fresh, the potatoes were tender and the corn was sweet! It was exactly what I needed!!! The margarita was very good as well! My server provided wet wipes, which definitely came in handy! Overall, you can never go wrong at The Twisted Crab! I thoroughly enjoy their seafood and have always had a great experience! I will definitely be back.

Food and service are always on point. Fun to try daily…read morespecials, but regular menu items are easy go-tos. Always look forward to our meals here.

I remember no reservations accepted for this place and I double checked to make sure two people…read morewith physical disabilities could be accommodated. The staff and even some fellow customers were very accommodating to my friends to help them get seated. Other customers were excited to let my friends know that it is worth the trip. The trip was two+ hours one way. My fried oysters, cheese chive potatoes, asparagus, and crab cake were superb. The cheese samplers were on point. My one friend could not have the nuts and my other friend had some different food allergy that I don't remember- so I had to eat all three samplers because fingers crossed I have no food allergies and I like to minimize food waste as part of being more sustainable and my own culture. I seem to have missed a picture of the Jellyfish Sting drink I had. It was flavorful enough and I liked the rose syrup in particular. The blueberry lemonade cocktail was sweet like I like my drinks. The key lime has a cashew crust that sounds like it compliments the key line well and I had it the last time and loved it. I am not sure if they always use cashew crust. My guess would be yes. Unfortunately one of my friends is allergic to nuts and he could not have it. I believe all the food is made from scratch and it certainly tastes that way. I think the quality prepared seafood and the making from scratch contribute to the limited opening hours of this restaurant. If you are in the area, a must visit if you like seafood. 5/25/26: I forgot to add that I was impressed that they added a mocktail menu and vegan chicken as an option. I think that they should have a vegan seafood option as well being a top notch seafood place in keeping up w the present times for what people would like for options within reason.

My experience was TOP TIER. we got the fried shrimp, baked scallops, and the roasted beet salad…read more Eliza made us the best drinks ever we are so happy with this experience. 10/10 thanks Eliza!!!

We decided to enjoy a late lunch--or perhaps an early dinner, depending upon your perspective--at…read moreThe Atlantic on Pacific, located along Pacific Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. One piece of advice: arrive a little before Happy Hour begins at 3:00 p.m. If you wait until then, you'll likely find yourself several people deep in line. Don't let that discourage you. Embrace it, because once you're seated you'll quickly discover that the wait was well worth it. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices--especially during Happy Hour--are outstanding. The Atlantic specializes in oysters, and their Happy Hour runs daily from 3:00-6:00 p.m., including weekends. We began with a Chopped Caesar Salad ($9). Every ingredient was crisp, fresh, and flavorful--a simple dish executed exactly as it should be. Next came the oysters: a dozen Rockefeller and a dozen Pacific. The Rockefeller oysters were everything you would expect from this classic preparation--rich, savory, and baked beautifully. The Pacific oysters, however, completely stole the show. Each oyster was topped with a delicious combination of chorizo sausage, pepper jack cheese, and seasonings before being baked to perfection. They were bold, flavorful, and easily my favorite item of the afternoon. I also ordered the Double Stack Cheeseburger ($7), and what a terrific value. The burger arrived piping hot, loaded with melted cheese, and accompanied by a generous serving of crispy fries. It's hard to imagine finding a better burger at that price anywhere along the Oceanfront. My wife ordered the pork, shrimp, and kimchi dumplings served with a chili crunch and ponzu sauce that tied the entire dish together beautifully. She jokingly threatened to drink the remaining sauce after finishing the dumplings (she didn't), but she did convince me to dip one of my fries into it. She was absolutely right--it was fantastic. In fact, I now regret turning down the dumpling she generously offered me. Part of the fun of dining here is watching Shuck-Master Slim work. He's not only remarkably skilled but entertaining as well, adding a little personality to an already enjoyable experience. From the fresh seafood to the outstanding value and friendly atmosphere, this was another memorable visit to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. If you haven't been to The Atlantic on Pacific, I highly recommend adding it to your list. You'll be glad you did, and you can rest assured that you're helping support one of our outstanding local restaurants.

The server was better than the food. Lukewarm and lacked flavor. There was a large variety of…read moreoptions.

For a Buffett....this is really nice…read more Everything was clean! Service was great! They also have the bananas in the mystery red goo! (I love this!) Loved that they had sushi, hibachi, and traditional Chinese dishes.

This is it!!!! Don't miss out on this one…read more Great service, great food, great atmosphere. I bring everyone here.

You're immediately greeted and asked if you prefer bar of dining seating. There are two booths…read moreagainst the back side wall and all other seating are upholstered arm chairs! Very casual yet trendy. There's a giant screen that displays roaring fire, ambiance! Then on the right is a mural of a sea turtle. Colorful. The waitress was friendly. I ordered the (grilled) filet mignon and shrimps served with mashed potatoes and rice. The filet and shrimp were good. The mashed potatoes tasted like boxed and the rice wasn't fluffy (texture was sticky like sushi rice) and it was tasteless. Food was a 4. Will come back for the octopus, pork belly batana or crispy fish appetizers. For a Thursday night it was just the bar crowd at 8pm.Music got super loud at some point, wish they were more conscious for the lone diner who just wanted some quiet dining in the back corner. One more thing you get discount when you pay cash...

I've had a lot of seafood over the years, and these were without a doubt the best crab legs I've…read moreever had. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was exceptional. I can't recommend this place enough.

$50 All you can eat buffet. With the choices this place has and the food always fresh and hot it's…read morecompletely worth it if you get 3 plates of crab , 2 plates of sides or non seafood and 1 plate of dessert. If you can't handle that challenge, try their kids menu options they are under $15 and could feed TWO adults. Or you can be cutesy and try another personal entree off their menu. No matter what you choose, this is worth a try and always a go to when we visit Virginia. Captain Georges NEVER disappoints and the servers are super proactive and keep your table cleared and questions answered.

I have nothing but good things to say about the Porch on long creek. First off, there's a few…read moredifferent places you can sit at this restaurant. They have an indoor dining area that is more like intimate and has a cozy feel. They have an outside area that you can eat at and have a great view of the waterfront. And of course they have the "Porch" area which gives that outdoor vibe but you're still inside of a fenced in area. My friend and I ate in the dining room area since it wasn't a wait. We ordered drinks, two crushes which were amazing and refreshing. It definitely gave island vibes. We started off with the crab dip which was incredible and flavorful. The bread with the dip was A1. I could eat the bread alone. Now for the actual dishes. She ordered the crab cake sandwich, she really enjoyed it. Not much filler at all. I ordered a variety. So I had the Cali Virginia Roll which was amazing!! I wish I would have ordered two orders. It was just more on the pricey side. I also had the fried shrimp which were HUGE. I didn't even finish it all. I cannot wait to come back and try everything again.

Slow service...which really dragged. No rapport built by the staff. Sat in the waiting area…read morewaiting....in front of the kitchen...it had no pop. No vibe. Then the food came. Shrimp scampi tasted like butter noodles. No flavor at all aside from the butter. She crab soup was....it was okay but lacked depth of flavor. It was very apparent they used zamtham Gumm or another sauce thickener. Sushi was trash, but I expected that. The filet was....it was okay....but for $52 it was not a step above a chain in any way. Very over priced for what was served. Ambience is on point but we likely won't be back unless it's for lunch,

Walked in on a Saturday evening. With great weather that day, sitting outside was nice. Our server…read moreSamantha took good care of us. I loved the salt cured ham and brie plank! Everything went well together! The pickled okra was a revelation. I liked it! The pita bread was warm, flavorful and had great texture. The raw clam and mussel were okay. Blackened tuna with broccoli salad and grilled asparagus was also nice. Broccoli salad was delicious. Vanilla cheesecake with berry compote was a great way to end the night. Had great food, service and experience here.

We went to Driftwood Kitchen for an anniversary brunch. The place itself was clean and no other…read morecustomers were there so we had the waitress's full attention. I'm a sucker for benedicts so I ordered the southern benedict with a side of their potatoes. The Benedict was decent. Not my favorite but was still good. I wanted to like the potatoes cause they did have good flavor but way too salty for me. I could t finish them. My husband had pancakes which he didn't like at all. Their dinner menu seems interesting but I don't think we will return for breakfast.