Very noisy environment, food was ok..... not sure I'd eat there again. Waitress was given too many…read moretables....so service was kinda slow, felt bad for her.

Be prepared for waiting. Food and cocktails were great and they were able to meet our dietary…read moreneeds! We had a good time with family.

Mannnn this food didn't miss! I got the snow crab, shrimp, and lobster combination bag and…read moreeverything was spectacular! Red potato just melted in my mouth! Snow crab was cooked to perfection and slides out the shell with ease! Customer service 10/10 and I will be back next time I'm in town!

I rarely write reviews, but after spending over $250 celebrating my friend's daughter's 16th…read morebirthday at Shaking Crab, I felt compelled to share our experience. From the moment we arrived, the hostess, Milk, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. She made us feel valued from the start, and throughout the evening she continued to provide excellent service to every table she assisted. She truly deserves recognition and a promotion. Unfortunately, our assigned server provided one of the worst dining experiences I've had. After taking our food and drink order, she returned only with our drinks and then disappeared for 15-20 minutes without checking on us. My friend's daughter's entrée arrived before our appetizers, and our appetizer--fried hard chicken wings--didn't arrive until about 20 minutes later. When we asked about the delay, the server said it was because we requested the wings to be fried hard. She then made a comment about "Black people in the kitchen cooking." Whether she intended it as a joke or not, the comment was unprofessional and made us uncomfortable. Because of the poor service and attitude, we asked if another server could assist us. While Milk continued to be wonderful, another employee with purple-blue hair was also very rude when we asked for assistance. Her attitude was dismissive and unpleasant. Later in the evening, around 11 p.m., I asked a staff member near the kitchen if they had lids for our seafood buckets. She responded "No" with an attitude. I then asked if they had to-go cups, and she said they did but claimed she was off duty. Less than 30 seconds later, she went behind the bar and began making and serving drinks, which made her response even more confusing. Shortly afterward, she began arguing with my friend at our table for no apparent reason. At that point, we asked Milk to get the manager. The manager came over, sat down with us, listened to our concerns, and apologized. He explained that he was actually off that day but had come in to help support the restaurant. We appreciated that he took the time to hear us out and said he would address the issues with his staff. The food itself was good, but good food cannot make up for poor customer service and disrespectful attitudes. We wanted this to be a memorable celebration for my friend's daughter, not an evening spent dealing with rude employees. Customer service is just as important as the food. Sadly, because of the experience we had, we will not be returning. I hope management invests in better customer service training because employees like Milk show what great hospitality should look like, while others left a very negative impression.

This is not a Restaurant but you can call and order. My husband have tried about 4 different things…read moreincluding the Red Beans and Rice, Cajun Pasta and a few other things. 1st.....the portions are huge! Definitely enough for two. 2nd....the food is AMAZING and the real deal. My husband and I were so impressed that we are hiring her for a catering job for about 100 people. Definitely call her and order. We are slowly making our way through her menu. I can't wait to try the Shrimp and Grits and the Egg Rolls. Yummy!!!!

I ordered female crabs, but half turned out to be male, and they charged me the female price. They…read moreremoved the apron for all of the crabs so you cant identify the males from the females. Very deceptive. Keep in mind that I ordered from this place alllllllll the time so the minute I saw the tray with that part of the crab removed I was suspicious. I mean come on "People are not stupid." And they are foolish to think that no one is going to notice that.

The seafood here is exceptional, offering great value for the price. My boyfriend enjoys their…read moreseafood while I opt for the wings, which are consistently delicious. The staff is attentive and efficient, making for a pleasant dining experience.

We went to Twisted Crab for a birthday dinner. They were able to get a table for 10 with no…read moreproblem. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. She was honest about the menu and kept our drinks refilled. They had several seafood options and other menu items as well. Crab legs, shrimp, mozzarella sticks, fries, wings, and etc. I got wings, shrimp, and fries and everything was seasoned well, hot, and fresh. I'd get the same thing again. You can also ask for extra seasoning on the side and they have cocktail and tartar sauce which was good. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Checking out and paying was easy. We all left full. They also offered military discounts. There's plenty of parking out front and it's close to the mall. Check them out!!

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

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.

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

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!

I don't understand why this restaurant gets bad ratings from some folks. The only real problem in…read moremy opinion is like all of Downtown Norfolk's restaurants, no place to park. My wife and I took advantage of Norfolk's Restaurant Week to enjoy a romantic evening, coupled with great service from a very attentive waiter. $45 each for a 3-course meal in a intimate cozy dark setting with great jazz music in the background. 1st course, she had the marvelous She Crab Bisque, especially the hint of sherry. Perfect. I enjoyed the four Fried Oysters, Fried flawlessly without the bivalves becoming rubbery. 2nd course, my wife enjoyed the Peri-Peri Chicken Penne. The breast of chicken was moist throughout, not dry. The penne pasta with the Romesco Cream Sauce was very creamy and delicious says my better half. I tried the Fried Catfish. A bed of creamy Grits; then some Braised Collards stewed perfectly with a surprise - pieces of Ham Hock meat imbedded - on top of the Grits; then on the very top a perfectly fried huge piece of Catfish filet with Key Lime Remoulade sauce on the side. A pretty presentation. If you like Catfish, this is a wonderful entrée. It still amazes me how the food I grew up on as a son of the South - except for the remoulade - is now haute cuisine. I also ordered for dinner a Perfect Manhattan made with Maker's Mark. The bartender was spot-on, a great cocktail. My wife enjoyed a glass of crisp dry California Pinot Grigio with her meal. Our 3rd and final course was the creamy death-by-chocolate chocolate mousse for me, while she enjoyed the wild berry sorbet that was palate cleansing and delicious. By the way, the restaurant also has a Speakeasy type bar area downstairs. Our romantic evening went perfectly. Norfolk Seafood Company is one of my favorite places to dine in Norfolk.

Not really sure why this place has low ratings. We went there for happy hour and it was fine. I got…read morethe sangria hibiscus that was part of the $6 happy hour cocktails. It was pretty strong but not too sweet. I didn't taste much hibiscus so I'll get something else next time. For food we got the dozen happy hour oysters, oyster Rockefeller, crab roll, buffalo shrimp, and goat cheese dip. Everything was pretty good. Oysters were big but a bit on the brinier side. Buffalo shrimp was surprisingly very flavorful and it came with a ranch/blue cheese dressing. They also gave us complimentary corn muffins which were SO GOOD. Even though we sat at the bar, the service was still really good. The bartenders were very attentive and checked in on us several times. It was a little dark in the basement but I got used to the lighting

Food: Bussin' Service: Good…read moreAmbiance: 10/10 It's a great experience every time we go.

From my honest opinion this restaurant doesn't have a good atmosphere. The employees will analyze…read moreyou if you're waiting to be seated or picking up they will ignore you after. That was my experience and seeing other guest coming in and getting treated the same way made me not want to eat here. It was 6:00pm & it wasn't packed at all so why were the employees standing around, chatting in a circle & not greeting their guest with a warm welcome. Plus the gentleman with black and blonde dreads need to do training again!!! How rude to ignore me and just hop on your phone while on the clock. Wanted to consider having soul food today in my area but this place will not be a go to, i love having a great experience & will be worth the bill.