You can order a side of boil bay sauce for $6. After I learned that I sometimes come in just to…read moreorder the sauce and put it on everything. The crab is the perfectly cooked and easy to open. You have to try the Cajun fried rice it's one of the best in the area. They have ample seating. They also have a karaoke night and a Happy hour drink menu. The drinks were pretty strong and get your moneys worth. Service has been good every time I've gone even during the dinner rush. The decor reminds me of an underwater ship wreck. I always leave full and happy.

I've never heard of Boil Bay or ever thought of visiting a seafood restaurant like this before but…read moreI am glad I did. My friend and her family had me tag along to the birthday celebration and I got to enjoy some delicious shrimp basket and cajun fried rice. The service was friendly and accommodating albeit on the slower side of things. The clam chowder is something that can be skipped the next time. It was gluey and I only found one piece of potato in the whole thing. Super disappointing. The seafood boil tasted delicious and I wouldn't mind ordering my own batch the next time around.

This is one of Me and the Wife's usual spots.. We would usually go on an early Saturday evening…read morearound 3pm.. It's been Great only complaint being the Napkins suck, lol.. Well we went on a Sunday around 4 this time and it was a completely different story.. Although the flavors were still good, The Crablegs were spongie and wouldn't release the meat.. The Potatoes in the bag one was cooked and one was almost raw.. The Shrimps were only mildly warm... The Hushpuppies were great and the Restaurant is clean and everyone's friendly

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.

I first visited Blue Seafood & Spirits over 10 years ago when they were brand new for a Yelp Elite…read moreTasting Event, and this was my first time back for a full meal. I had high expectations, and somehow they still exceeded them. They're the highest rated seafood restaurant in the Virginia Beach area on Yelp, and for good reason. There was even a small wait on a Wednesday night, which honestly told me everything I needed to know before we even sat down. Our server, Jenny, was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, attentive, and always seemed to show up right when we needed something. The head chef also stopped by our table and was incredibly kind and genuinely invested in making sure everyone was enjoying their meal. That level of hospitality really made the experience feel special. The meal started with a complimentary amuse-bouche of roasted golden beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and balsamic. It was a classy little bite that got the evening off to a great start. Then came the sweet potato biscuits with apricot jam...listen, I could've eaten an entire basket of those and been perfectly happy. For my entrée, I ordered the crab cakes with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. These are the kind of crab cakes people are looking for. They were packed with lump crab, full of flavor, and had virtually no filler. Every bite was delicious. From start to finish, everything was on point. Great food, genuine hospitality, and a team that clearly cares about what they're serving. It took me over a decade to make it back, but I can promise it won't be another ten years before my next visit. Highly recommend.

I don't even know where to start. We decided to stop in since we were in the area and in the mood…read morefor seafood. BEST DECISION EVER! The service was top notch from the moment we walked in the door until we stepped outside. They were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and even double checked to be sure what I ordered was gluten free. I ordered the Twisted Salmon Oscar (from the menu; Baked Atlantic salmon smothered in asparagus, lump crab meat, and dill-lime hollandaise sauce). It was sooooo good. I don't usually eat much but I ate way too much today! Larry enjoyed the Fresh seafood Combination with blackened flounder (from the menu; Fresh catch, sea scallops, and lump crab cake: broiled, fried, or blackened). He also ordered the Fried Eastern Shore Oysters (from the menu: Perfectly breaded, flash fried crispy, and served with our barrier island sauce) as an appetizer and said both were delicious. all of the food came out so quick and were perfectly cooked. While we waited we enjoyed drinks from the bar and they even brought out a small bit of poke, even making sure it was gluten free for me! And lets not forget desert. I enjoyed the creme brulee and Larry enjoyed the key lime pie. We probably shouldn't have had desert but how could we say no! The atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Perfect for a date night. We will most definitely be back!

Delish salad, wine, and service. At $17 a half pound for "peel & eat" steamed shrimp, I was…read moredisappointed the shrimp were not deveined. My tablemates enjoyed their meals. The wait was small, and all had fun.

We did return! And The Atlantic is still among our favorite spots on the beach!…read moreWe hit the Happy Hour and the place was packed. We had a 45 minute wait but that was no big deal. Our group ordered some IPA's - Orange Starfish to be exact, and a couple of well drinks. We had the famous Smash Burgers and a a tuna slider. For an appetizer we had ceviche. We love ceviche but this version had really really soft, almost mushy scallops! No one was a fan of mushy scallops so we ate around them! We're not sure if this is how their scallops always are served, of if we just got a mushy order. Overall the food and service was great and we will be back!

This cost me $21.62 pre-tax, then $24.21 pre-tip to $29.00 post-tip (with Receipt)…read more This Restaurant is good They have the food that I like to eat and that's all that matters to me. They gotta do more soups though, or stuff like Chinese soup noodles but they probably take too long to make.

Visited The Ocean Grill & Seafood on a Thursday evening after seeing so much hype on social media…read more The service was solid, and the staff kept everything running pretty smoothly the whole night. They've got both booths and regular tables, which is nice depending on what kind of seating you like. Nothing fancy about the ambiance a typical buffet restaurant decor. The cold seafood section looked really full and well stocked, even though I didn't personally try any of it. I ended up getting a hibachi plate with noodles, shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, and a mix of veggies. They actually had a pretty good selection for the hibachi grill, which I liked. As for the buffet overall, it honestly didn't quite live up to the social media hype for me. There were definitely tons of options and a lot of variety, but I'm more of a quality over quantity person. I also didn't try any of buffet items. Now my daughter had the complete opposite experience. She loved it! She was really into the sushi selection and tried several buffet items. She already said she'd definitely want to come back. A couple things to know before you go: they charge a surcharge if you pay with a card, and they also charge for food waste, so don't overload your plate as you may be charged for food waste. Overall, would I rush back? Probably not. But if I'm nearby and in the mood for a decent Chinese buffet with lots of choices, I'd come back again.

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...

Amazing food! I had several snowcrab legs! Yummy…read moreThe beef was cooked very good. It was so tender and full of flavor. Those greenbeans!!!WHAT!!! was that! Best green bean on earth. I tried one of each of the deserts. We left in full food coma... woke up still food drunk. It was that good. Again!

This restaurant has been around as long as I can remember, and is always a staple go to for family…read moregatherings/family visiting, events, or just AYCE seafood cravings! We went the last time I was home, and there are endless cooked seafood, meats, salad bar, dessert, etc etc. They also have a menu you can order off of (lobster is à la carte). I love the different room seatings with the detailed, stained glass ceiling decor. We have a family friend who works there, and it's always nice to see him when I come home for a visit.

The Porch at Long Creek is a wonderful place to watch the sunset and one of my favorite spots in…read moreVirginia Beach. The setting right on the Lynnhaven River is beautiful, and the atmosphere is relaxed but lively. They have a great bar with delicious drinks, and the food is always on point. My favorite dishes are the flatbread and their sushi both are consistently excellent. It's definitely a local favorite, perfectly located right down the water from Chick's Back Deck and Bubba's. Great vibes, great views, great food. Highly recommend The Porch if you're looking for a classic Virginia Beach waterfront experience.

Service - the girl we got - heinous. We sat 30 mins with no visit. Finally when the server came we…read moreput in drinks and appetizers. Another 30 minutes - we sat with no water no nothing. I gave up and went to the bar. No joke. Food was good but holy crap worst service.... Until the end for the burn. When we finally got water we sat with empty glasses... long enough for me to go to the bar and get refilled and still not see her. Even my son went to the bar for a freakn soda. All of a sudden a table of 6 sat next to us for her to attend and we got our plates removed while my husband was still pulling the food off his plate. Dishes weren't fully clean- I'm being told by my husband and son- and apparently a white hair and residual of soy sauce or something so dishwasher step up your game. I dunno man- 6 years ago we came and hated the service and the food was bland. We came today for our anniversary dinner with an attempt for redemption - service continued to suck, bartender was a bad @$$- food was better than last time. Oysters were clean- so maybe next time we will just sit in the bar. My kid said for the gen A - "overall bunions service; good food- vibe chill but What's the deal with all these flies inside !!!??? Bunions. I'm gunna rate this place a 6/7 ‍out of 10 but overall mid- def bunion service

Great service. Good parking for the oceanfront. I love the decor inside. We had a super cool stain…read moreglass hanging light over our table. They have lots of seating options. Outside, inside has low tables. High top tables or bar seating. Everything was nice and clean. Food is great. They offer some specials for the day. We tried the chicken Caesar sand-witch. With tater tots. I love that you get to choose your side.. I got the crab cake sand-witch. Both sandwiches had fresh greens, a lovely tomato. My crab cake comes with a sauce. You choose, tartar sauce, spicy aïoli, or cocktail sauce.. you pick one but if you want all three, they just simply do an up charge. I love that they give you that option.. I got the house fries. And again I love that you get to choose your side.. We went when they were serving brunch and lunch. Fantastic experience. We will definitely go back

Nice brunch/lunch spot not too far from the beach. We were greeted and seated right away. Staff and…read moreservice were fast and friendly. Ordered the Crab Cake Sand-wich- fried. You also have the option to have the crab cake grilled with your choice of sauce. The crab cake was really good. Perfectly cooked and season with fresh veggies. The thin cut fries were also really good. Cleared my lunch.

My boyfriend loves steak and Mexican food, so I booked his birthday dinner at La Oficina…read more Upon arrival, we were able to be seated immediately which was nice. Both the host and our server were very friendly. The restaurant itself is nice - it has a dark, masculine decor vibe. While I loved the types of chairs they use, I will say their tables for two are very small. They had this little side table type of thing and that was where I had to put my purse and some of the extra dishes to have room. We had the Wyagu Ribeye and the Picahna steak. Both were very good and cooked to perfection. I had the risotto which I didn't feel was cooked right; it had a gummy texture. The Cesar salad was one of the best I've had. I am not sure if their dressing is house made but it was very good and the addition of prosciutto was a nice touch! I also had a Paloma that was very fresh! Now this is supposed to be a steak house and cantina. The decor did give traditional cantina vibes, but the menu did not offer many traditional cantina type foods. If you are looking for cantina style dishes, you may find yourself disappointed. We did do the guacamole though, and it was just OK I'd say. Would I come back? For the steak and salad yes. Otherwise it was a little underwhelming to the price!

We were there on Thursday night, and for weekdays there're decent amounts of customers…read more We ordered "Tomahawk Thursday " which came with 2 appetizers, and we picked mahi mahi and salad for that. Both were very tasty and delicious! The big tomahawk was served, their presentation was excellent. I just wished that there wasn't too much fat part, like 1/4 of tomahawk was fat....that's the reason for 4 stars. Other than that, the foods were great and our waiter Majo A was great too!! He made sure we're doing fine, checked on us, food and drinks, also knowledgeable about their menu too. Overall we had good experience at this restaurant.