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 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.

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.

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

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.

Tried Norfolk Seafood company by happenstance. Although I have heard about the restaurant many…read moretimes. When we arrived, we were able to be seated immediately. It took a server 10 minutes to get to our table, but the host did get us started with some waters. Our waitress was Kendra. When she did arrive, she did not give us her name, she went right into asking what we wanted to drink. We ended up asking her for her name later. I didn't have anything but water, but I do like that they offer sparkling, bottled, or tap. I had the clam chowder, and we ordered calamari as well. The clam chowder was good but salty. I am not sure if it was the added bacon that caused the saltiness. The calamari was also very salty to me. And for a higher end seafood restaurant, I didn't expect these tiny pieces. I ordered the seafood jambalaya without the sausage for my entree. The flavor was good, but it was WAY too spicy for me. My nose was literally running. I ate the shrimp out of it, and that was it. I will say all of our food came out pretty quickly while still being hot and fresh. And overall, Kendra turned out to be a decent waitress. I think this place could be OK for a date night or intimate celebration. It has a nice ambiance with dim lighting and nice decor. They have both an upstairs and downstairs area. I would probably try it one more time and choose different items to really be able to say how the food is.

While visiting Va Beach, I was told to try Boss Queen and they did not disappoint me. The place is…read morelarge, no real ambiance, not well lit, a little on the dark side for me, no decorations, needs updating. The young lady that waited on us was very attentive. We ordered the Red Snapper, needed a little more seasoning for me but it wasn't bad, the collards and potato salad was good. My husband enjoyed the seafood grits, he said the dish was definitely enough, large portion. I will definitely be returning when I'm in Va Beach

We visited Boss Queen for the first time and had an amazing experience! Our server, Destinee,…read moreprovided outstanding customer service--she was professional, attentive, and helped make our first visit memorable. Now the food... we ended up sitting for almost two hours because we kept trying different dishes, and every single one was delicious. The fried lamb chops were bussin', the seafood fries were flavorful and filling, and the salmon bites literally melted in my mouth. The seafood mac topped with fried catfish (with fried salmon on the side) had my picky child dancing and humming--so that tells you everything! The cornbread was great too, and I washed it all down with a strawberry Arnold Palmer. Everything was amazing even the music and we can't wait to return!