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    4.3 (813 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Marty S.

    Tasty Seafood establishment with Happy Hours daily from 3p-6p. However, dont arrive without a reservation during happy hour otherwise, due to its popularity, expect at least a 1/2 hour wait. Note: Patrons are always able to sit at the bar, if any seats are available, to avoid any wait. We started with shrimp cocktails washed down with Margaritas then ordered wonderful mahi-mahi tacos, split a ceaser salad and calamari. Then, finished it all off with a 16oz, ice-cold draft Craft beer. It shall be noted that our Bar service was exceptional and we received our food promptly from separate, waiter staff.

    Cherry limeade crush
    Zarielle A.

    Went here Sunday around 3:30 PM to finally try out their happy hour. There was a decent amount of people inside, but it wasn't busy or crowded. It did get more busy as the evening went on though. Loved the kind of dark/moody lighting inside. We had a really good waitress, Sofia, she was friendly, attentive, helpful with our questions, and overall, a good server. To drink: Off the happy hour menu, I tried the $8 Margarita (0/10) it heavily tasted like extra salty margarita mix and ... lemonade? I usually always get a flavored margarita when I dine at a restaurant, but for their happy hour, it only included their house margarita, definitely not a fan. I also tried their $6 Cherry Limeade Crush (10/10) it was flavorful and gave a good little buzz; I was really happy with this drink. To eat: I got the $12 BBQ Chicken Nachos (6.5/10) presentation wise they looked pretty good. Taste wise, they were just alright. It really felt like while I was eating them, something was missing. $8 Elote Corn Dip (8/10) I really enjoyed the taste of the dip; however, I was expecting the dip to be warm so when it came out as a cold dip, I was a little thrown off. I did still enjoy the taste of it, but I think I probably would've liked it more if it was warm. $10 Oyster Rockefeller (10/10) absolutely delicious, was my favorite thing that was ordered. This was my first time trying Oyster Rockefeller and I wish I had ordered more. They were hot, fresh, cheesy, and just all around really good. I totally will be back to Hot Tuna just for the Oysters. Overall, I was decently pleased with dining here for their happy hour. I totally see myself coming back; I would like to try their sangria and other crush flavors. There's also some other food items on the happy hour menu that I would like to try as well. My overall rate of experience : 8/10

    Chesapeake Crab Dip
    Britt D.

    Good vibes, nice atmosphere, and great service! The menu is full of options, pretty reasonably priced as well. There's something for everyone here! We got the crab dip to start, which itself was great. However, the pretzel bread was a tad too heavy for the already heavy dip. I'd suggest asking for tortilla chips instead, which we would do next time. We got the smash burger with fries which was also very good and a side of fried shrimp. We asked for well done burger, but it was still a little pink. Both the french fries and fried shrimp stood out to us! We got some dips (i believe it's sriracha aioli and lemon aioli) which were sooo good! Overall, we'd come back. Great elevated sports bar vibes.

    Fried calamari
    Alice B.

    I was clearing out my photos and realized I never posted a review of this gem of a restaurant. We came here on a weekend getaway with the kids and just happened to stumble into this restaurant because it was across the street from our hotel. The food and drinks were on point and the prices were a steal. I'm not going to bother posting an old menu since the ones I took were from 2022 and likely outdated, but the food and drinks here are delicious - but get there early if you happen to do Happy Hour - that place fills up quickly!

    Oysters Rockefeller
    Dan A.

    Yelp find at its finest! We were on the hunt for a new Happy Hour spot. HT popped up and we were 10 minutes away. Arrived around 5 on Sunday and about a 15 minute wait for a table so we decided to grab some Bar seats as happy Hour was from 3-5:30 daily. Second visit on Thursday had no wait for a table around 4:30. We started with the House Margarita and took a little time to decide which appetizers/small plates we wanted to order. Started out with the Calamari-very good and had the savory/sweet chili sauce, Raw Oysters and Oysters Rockefeller -both delicious, the Tuna Tartare and Poke Nachos (looked like Happy Hour only items) stole the show! Wow! (Based on our Server's recommendation and boy was she right!). We ordered the Gouda Burger (thick Tavern Burger with local Hereford Beef-delicious) and the Burrata Nachos (very good and would recommend less Balsamic glaze, more Burrata) to go for later. On our second visit, we also had the Smash Burger, Beer Battered Shrimp and Caesar Salad-enjoyed all with the Burger standing out. Haley and Hope our Bartender and Server took great care of us on both our visits! Entire team was upbeat and full of hustle. A Local's spot for sure and quite possibly, if not the best, one of the top Happy Hour and overall spots on the Beach. We will be back!

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    Carla A.

    I've visited Hot Tuna twice now, and while the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the food didn't quite meet my expectations. We ordered the calamari, but it was overly crispy, and the sauce wasn't very appealing. However, the service from Mwg was excellent--she was personable, attentive, and made our experience much better. The mango punch was also a highlight; it was a really good drink.

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    Dave F.

    Trista our server was amazeballs! Very informative and friendly, and a great smile. Thank You . Started with the grouper bites and they were very good, a little much on the breading for my taste. I had the blackened shrimp with mushroom risotto, OMG absolutely delicious. My wife had the mahi mahi tacos and she loved them. First timers here and i must say, we will be back. Thanks again for the bomb diggity service!

    Sophie E.

    Came here for a nice vibe with my significant other on our anniversary. The food was good, took a while to come out but we didn't mind. The service was awful, we were ignored often or talked down to in a rude tone which was frustrating as we wanted this to be a special night.

    Tsunami tuna with blackened avocado
    Romy C.

    Big place but the tables is very close too each other. We have reservation but still waited almost 15 to 20 minutes. And they ask if we want faster we can go bar table. Food service is okay. I forgot to take pictures of some that we eat but the only thing that is good is the pretzel and crab dip. The tri plate the fish is okay the chicken is dry. The poke is so so..

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    Art R.

    Great day after Christmas dinner! We took the family for a dinner of happy hour small plates, and enjoyed them all. Grouper bites- heads-up, they recently replaced the grouper with cod. We were informed before we ordered. I thought the cod actually fried up better than grouper. Delish, and I considered the light flakey cod an upgrade. Buffalo shrimp- I can't tell you how they were. They didn't make it to me. Raw oyster- at $1 a piece, they didn't have to be great. But they were. Best oysters I've had in 18 months in VA. Cleaner and saltier than previous ones here or elsewhere in Hampton roads. Big win. Oysters Rockefeller- IDK; DIL ate them all. Smash burger. We ate 3. And licked the plates. Best darned burger in Hampton Roads area! Fried shrimp- tasty. Butterflied and good quality shrimp. The breading was a bit thick for me. Not a deal breaker, but not as great as dine if the other dishes. Wings! At $1 a piece, the happy hour wings are cheaper than grocery hot bar wings. They are lightly breaded and crispy. The Buffalo sauce is perfect. Not too hot, but flavorful and just the right kick. This will be my go-to wings choice from now on. DIL ate all the tuna tartar, so no comment. The poke nachos were awesome. Tender tasty tuna! What a great reimagining of an old staple. A+ highly recommend.

    Oyster Rockefeller
    Aaliyah L.

    I came here from out of town because my friend always brags about this restaurant. However my experience was horrible at this restaurant. I got there as soon as they opened and they seated us promptly. The service was horrible the waitress seemed like she didn't want to be bothered with our table. It felt like a bother to ask her for things. Our food came out extremely cold and a lot of other tables got their food before us. Even though we got there at 3 when they opened only 2 people were able to get them. The manager didn't come to check on us until later when we were close to leaving . The server didn't get any help from other employees until we were leaving. I got sick the night after leaving this restaurant and it was the only thing I ate all day. I'm hoping this treatment wasn't because of the color of our skin but I will never return. I hope your experience is better.

    Wedge salad with steak
    Christie N.

    Such a fun spot! Very nice outdoor dining area, too. The bar and restaurant had an amazing vibe--perfect for families, date nights, or a fun evening out with friends. They really have it all. The food was delicious, and our server Luke went above and beyond to take care of us. Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. We don't drink, but their drink menu was super impressive. From what I saw at other tables, the cocktails looked fantastic! Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food, great service, and a lively atmosphere.

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    1 month ago

    Best place to eat on Shore Drive! Great ambiance, good drinks, and fabulous food! We ear and drink there a LOT!

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    3 months ago

    Food is delicious service always good . Love those cedar planks a really great go to place

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    We had Landon for our waiter, 9 of us, he was awesome and very attentive, love, love the happy hour choices

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    Ask the Community - Hot Tuna

    Is there a way we can request the chef make up something for a couple of vegetarians that will be in our party?

    I know the answer: CALL THE HOT TUNA AND ASK THEEEEM! LOL

    Is Ms. Sandi still making the desserts?

    Not sure who's making them but they are really really really good along with unbelievably good tuna grilled in the absolutely wonderful eggplant meatballs cannot beat the hot tuna is good as your grandma made

    Is there a private dining room that could accommodate about 20 people?

    Yes we do, please call us at 757-481-2888 for further detail. We would love to host your event!!

    Are they really open till 2am on Saturdays? Here it says 2am, but their website says 11pm. (Can't make a phone call at the moment?

    Our kitchen is open until 11pm for a full menu and our bar area is open until 2am with a limited food menu.

    Gluten free friendly?

    Yes we are, our menu is marked with gluten free items.

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    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.

    Apparently if you make a reservation here you get to sit on the left side of the restaurant. We did…read morenot, so we were directed to the bar and high-tops on the right. The place was spotless and decorated with...driftwood pictures. Obviously. It's in the name, folks. There is a free parking lot onsite which is a plus, but it's very tight. Larger SUVs and trucks may have a tough time. Our waitress was nice and went back to the kitchen to get an answer for my food question (they're white onions not red in the veggie omelet). I was also a fan of her raspy voice. Whoever did their website did a great job...at deceiving the public. The pictures look much better than how the food tasted. Maybe I should've ordered differently? I ended up getting the veggie omelet (without peppers and tomatoes). One plus was that they didn't pre-butter the toast. I liked that. Most places put gobs of butter on, that I end up wiping off with a napkin. This is also one of the few places that sell creamed chip beef (which isn't my jam but might be yours)!

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