Cozy seafood restaurant with enclosed outdoor seating. Food isn't fancy but really well prepared. Authentic seafood dishes and sides.

Arrived a little after 6 to find all the inside full so we were seated on the screened porch. The first table we were offered was a bit too tight due to the table behind us thinking they needed to have their chair a good distance from the table and then lean back. The second table was just off the kitchen, a high top and in a hot area. The Manager was sent to us and asked if we would be patient for a table to be cleaned in a cooler less crowded table - Glad we did. We both had she-crab soup - Very tasty, some of the best in the area. One order - Stuffed Flounder in a Bag with Seasoned New Potatoes. The flounder was moist and the stuffing was yummy. The New Potatoes cooked perfect the problem was they were heavily seasoned with old bay to the point that I couldn't eat them all (drank a lot of water). Would order again & request no old bay on the potatoes. One order - Lemon and Fresh Basil Roasted Swordfish served over Sauteed Spinach and Applewood Bacon Creamed Corn Very Good The staff was very friendly and attentive. We will return. read more

The service is good and food is excellent! I highly recommend the Tuna Martinique on potatoes....

We never actually got to eat here. The wait was insanely long. The hostess was far from friendly. She offered us to sit in the cocktail area and we could order drinks and appetizers. The area we were directed to was overcrowded with no space to sit. The waitress ignored us there. I ended up canceling our reservation and the hostess didn't even have my name on the list. The customer service here was deplorable. Don't waste your time. read more

Ate here on our last night in Virginia Beach and were not disappointed. I had the special that evening which was a vegetable ratatouille with chicken and it was so good! It came with garlic bread which i used to soak up the broth and it was so delicious. My wife had the shrimp and grits which she said was excellent as well. We will definitely visit again next time we are here! read more

After a wait of almost 50 min we got a seat. We got stuffed flounder in bag, crab nachos, tautog wings and blackened tuna. Though it was all good , it was nothing worth remembering. It took me long time to remember what we ate and that's always a bad sign. Even though the quality of the food was good but it is not something you will remember. To be frank, not worth all the hype. read more

Tautog's Restaurant - flounder fish- fish cooked in a paper bag with Garlic herb potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My wife and I came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary on a Saturday evening- we went around 7 and got seated right away. They were very clearly rushing us because we were seated inside and did not order alcohol. I used to love tautogs they replaced their authentic sides with a generic "rice Pilaf" which is just instant white rice with half a tomato and some onion in it, no seasonings. We ordered an appetizer and two entrees. They brought the entrees before our appetizer was halfway done and they brought the check before we were ready. Further, instead of the usual "no rush" we had someone new asking us about the check every thirty seconds. We decided to just leave. We spent $60 for a 15-20 minute dining "experience". The other patrons were mostly drunk and rude. If you come here get seated on the deck not inside so you don't get crazy rushed. But honestly don't go it's a negative environment. read more

I hit quite a few restaurants in Virginia Beach while I was visiting and this one was my favorite. It came highly recommended from a friend. This popular local seafood eatery is set in a unique 1920's beach cottage near the beach with both indoor and outdoor porch seating. The owners also own the neighboring Doc Taylor's. The staff here was amazingly friendly. I had a few of them come and ask me how my food was and where I was from. The bartender took the time to give me several recommendations of their awesome variety of local beers. For dinner I got the Shrimp & Grits. I had never heard of this combination and it didn't disappoint. The shrimp is sauteed in Peach BBQ and served over Jalepeno Cheddar Grits - yum!. The hostess came and sat with me after her shift and gave me the rundown of places to visit. I had a great experience and appreciated the warm hospitality. I look forward to stopping in again sometime. read more

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I was in VA Beach for work, and the Yelp reviews for Tautogs were so good that I had to try it for myself. I was NOT disappointed. I was staying close enough to walk, and it was easy to find. I did have trouble distinguishing which door to come in, so I ended up coming in the back by the bar. I would suggest more distinctive "here's where you come in" signs, but I just might not be smarter than the door. The staff members were very pleasant and attentive. I had to wait about 15 minutes for my table, so I went to sit near the bar. The bartender made sure to see if I wanted a drink, and when I declined he was nice and left me to my book. I was seated at a comfortable table, right by the fireplace. My waitress talked over the menu with me, and was knowledgeable enough to answer my questions. I had the she crab soup, and my only regret was getting the cup instead of the bowl. Amazing. I would certainly return, and I wholeheartedly recommend Tautogs to others. read more

Came to this place after a few rounds of mini golf, based on the constant good reviews. It was a great experience. Very relaxing atmosphere when we arrived, very chill. Sat down quickly, had water brought to us and the waiter was ready to take drink orders. Only had 4 or so beers in tap, but the one we had was really good. There was an extensive wine list that was reasonably priced. We ordered the she crab soup, crab nachos and crab legs. The she crab soup according to my fiance was amazing. The crab nachos were huge and delicious, could easily be an appetizer for 4 people. While she was eating the nachos her eyes kept rolling back in her head, and it kinda made me jealous that it only took a nacho 3 minutes to make that happen. I was very impressed with the nachos all around, and I'd recommend them to anyone. The crabs were crabs, which are always awesome. Overall, great experience. Staff was very friendly, attentive, and the food was awesome. I would definitely recommend this place to any and all. read more

This restaurant is so local that they don't even have a sign telling you what it is. The neon "OPEN" sign is inside the sun room, out of main street view. $2 mimosas with home-cooked breakfast options? Better than anything you'll find on Atlantic Avenue, for sure. Just don't walk out of there saying anything like "Holy damn that was the best f*cking meal I ever had", because swearing isn't allowed in Virginia Beach. read more

The best place in Virginia Beach. Granted there is a long wait but well worth it. The "She Crab Soup" is the BEST. And do your selves a favor and order the BOWL I REPEAT BOWL NOT a CUP. The Flounder in the Bag is great but a bit under seasoned. The Tune Poke - Simply Awesome. All in alll EVERYTHNG is Top Notch read more

Huh. I guess I don't get it. Had high hopes for this place, but the best thing I had was the Commonwealth IPA. It was so good that I went back for a second! But the crab nachos were just so-so (probably in the bottom 25% of nachos I've had), and the flounder in a bag was good but not incredible. The crab dip was decent, but not mind blowing. Okay, the Key Lime Pie was pretty good, I have to admit... The service was also very solid. So I'd give this place a 3.5 stars if possible. That said, I have trouble going all the way to 4, so here we are at 3. read more

Dinner here on an August evening was a treat. They have good food and tend not to get in it's way- the She-Crab soup is the standard and it comes through just fine. If you want a version with more cheese- get the crab dip- also good. Last- the tuna poke highlights the basic goodness of the tuna. For entrees- we stayed with the tuna- blackened was good - get the potatoes, not the rice. If you want a smaller serving, you can get the $10 sandwich on the back of the menu and then leave the underwhelming bun. The location was classic and service nice - the lady answered all our questions expertly, but kept it to that. In all, a good place, but we could have watched our prices- we just don't get to eat like this often, so we enjoyed ourselves. read more

When you come here, you have to expect you wait. It happens. Fortunately, there is a lot to do at the Oceanfront, even if it's just people watching all the freaks. The service is top notch. I have never once experienced a rude staff, and they always are more than happy to offer wine suggestions. The food is fresh as hell. A menu filled with salads, sandwiches, and your more traditional seafood fare. I recommend the Danny T if you like wraps, with its rich, cranberry mayo. The pan seared scallops are good for a cheat day or a night of celebrating a special occasion. Parking kinda blows because most of the time you have to park in one of the lots and walk a bit, unless you work out an alternate form of transportation. But that's the usual for that area. The restaurant itself is ran out of an old house and attached to Doc Taylors as their sister restaurant. A local favorite! read more

Though I've lived in Virginia Beach all my life, I've only recently started trying local restaurants and yes, I blame my parents. Anyway... I had dinner here with my girlfriends tonight and it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The purpose of this dinner was to exchange Christmas presents and the fact that they let us do this on a busy night was so great! We all had a glass of Seebrich wine. Yummm! We all had our pick of appetizers. I had one of the specials: Old Bay Dusted Scallops served over Smoked Bacon and Sweet Potato Hash with Silver Queen Corn Cream. Oh my God. Seasoned and cooked to perfection! Blackened just enough and the hash accompaniment was fantastic. I had the Stuffed Flounder in a Bag served with Fresh Lump Crab and Shrimp Stuffing entree. It really was served in a bag! Hilarious. I thought the flounder and crab could have been seasoned a bit more, but the whole entree was good. For dessert, I had Tautog's Chocolate which is their Brownie A La Mode Sundae. One of my best friends had their Peach Melba and the other had their Bread Pudding. I kept saying OMG. I was totally foodgasming over each taste, bite, and... you get the picture. ;) Tonight will not be the last time I go there! read more

We come here for all of our family's special events - family in town, birthdays, anniversary's...you name it! It is hands down the best seafood restaurant in Virginia Beach. They have a great atmosphere with it being a small house. It's cozy, very intimate, and they make you feel like you're at home. The food...man the food is so good! My mouth waters just thinking about it. They have very fresh seafood that is cooked to perfection. They explained their menu thoroughly and always have great daily specials. Perfect for those from out of town. read more

The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. Plus our waiter was super helpful since it was our first time there. It's really close to the beach but far enough to be a little quieter. I will definitely be going back read more

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On our first night in VA Beach my roommate and I were searching for a restaurant that wasn't obnoxiously touristy, and we settled on Tautog's based on the abundance of great yelp reviews and the down to earth appearance of the place from the outside. (It's in a cute old beach house!) We walked in and were immediately greeted and given a short wait time. There appeared to be a decent amount of locals there, which was encouraging to us. We sat at the bar so we could start out with drinks and appetizers, and we wound up sitting there for the entirety of our meal. I can't have dairy, and I was impressed with how fastidious the bartender was about accommodating my dietary restrictions. I couldn't have been happier with the service in general. It was great. We ended up getting the veggie flatbread (without cheese) and splitting the Thai baked chicken entree with rice pilaf. I loved the abundance of fresh vegetables on the flatbread. It was the perfect little appetizer. The baked chicken wasn't spicy like we were expecting, but the savory chicken contrasted in an interesting way with the very sweet sauce. I would have preferred it to be spicy, but overall I still really enjoyed the dish. We didn't end up having room for any of their desserts, but they looked incredible! My roommate and I both agree that we'll come back to Tautog's next time we're in the area. It's a wonderful respite from some of the tackier places nearby on the main boardwalk. read more

One of the best restaurants on the east coast. And that's saying something. This is a must go to every time your at Virginia Beach. Amazing fresh food. Unique menu that switches up with specials. Reasonably priced and a wonderful atmosphere in an old beach house. Have yet to have a bad server. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu but our favorites are Crab dip, potato chip encrusted mahi and if it's on special blueberry glazed ribs The down side is they don't take reservations. We go over and put our name down for the hour and a half wait then go back to our hotel shower get ready and end up back at the restaurant in time to be seated. A perfect evening. read more

Our inn keepers at our b&b suggested we go here for seafood. They told us to get there right at 5:30 when the open or we'll wait forever, there were only 2 of us so we got seated right away but the wait for larger parties (3+) were waiting for 1-2 hours. WORTH THE WAIT! The crab legs were phenomenal, so tender and juicy. We couldn't eat them quick enough so they didn't stay too hot for too long but that's ok it didn't take away from the taste whatsoever. We got the swordfish and Cajun shellfish dinner over rice with a lemon hollandaise sauce. It was exceptional, everything went so well together. I got the potato chip fish with potatoes and again phenomenal. The fish fell apart and the potato chip and dill sauce wasn't too creamy or salty it was just right. The potatoes had an old bay seasoning taste and delicious. Our server was very helpful and attentive, he gave us his recommendations which was helpful and he clearly knew the menu well. The restaurant was tightly packed but definitely 100% in my books. Go here for your big seafood dinner, you won't regret it! read more

If you didn't know it was there, Tautogs would be a bit hard to find. This cozy restaurant is the sister restaurant of Doc Taylors and is set in a house with a screened in front porch. The only telltale sign of it being a business is a small sign out front and line of people to get in. We have never had reservations when visiting, but have always gotten a table within a reasonable amount of time. We certainly don't mind having a drink at the bar while waiting. We have always been happy with the meals we have ordered. We usually order one of the daily specials when we come in although we have tried both the flat iron steak and tenderloin off the menu. Both have been delicious and cooked to order. I personally hate when I order a steak medium rare and it's barely pink in the middle. One of my favorite appetizers is the crab nachos. The combination of flavors on these really hit the spot and I think I could polish off the entire plate although I normally do not have a huge appetite. The wine list is fairly extensive with nice selections of bottles and more than usual offered by the glass. Every time we've dined here, service has been quite good, not rushed at all. We enjoy a nice leisurely pace to our meals. The servers are not afraid to make wine or food recommendations which leads me to believe they know the menu. Prices are reasonable. Parking can be a bit of an issue since the lot is tiny and beach parking is what it is - a pain in the butt especially in summer. Since I am no longer a local, my husband and I are usually at one of the hotels on the strip so we enjoy a leisurely walk there and back. This is a stop for us every time we visit the beach! read more

Awesome little restaurant off the beaten path of the strip. If you weren't paying attention, you would walk/drive right past it. The atmosphere is perfect. Started off with a drink at the bar, little on the snug side but makes for a intimate old school type bar feel. Ordered the stuffed flounder in a bag, lacked taste/flavor but still enjoyable. Our waiter was very chill and was himself, which for me is refreshing. I will definitely be back the next I am at the beach. read more

Went here recently on a saturday night during a weekend in virginia beach. We really liked this place. It's cozy and tucked away on a side street. We had a 30min wait for a table without a reservation. Our bartender Ali provided excellent beer and apetizer recomendations while we waited. The crab nachos were great. For dinner we had the local oysters, the plate of crab legs, and the local soft shell crab. All of which were very good. Overall it was a great experience and we would definately eat here again the next time we are in the area. read more

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We had a really nice meal here as a family. I don't know if it quite lived up to the hype, as far as the food goes, but the service was impeccable! We waited at their back bar during our wait. We were told it would be about 45 min, but luckily it was nowhere near that long. We waited 30 min at most. The bartender at the back bar was great! Not sure what his name was, but he was very helpful and gave us some food rec's. We got our table, and had a great server as well. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, as well as their specials for the night. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer, and it was pretty good. It actually reminded me of the spinach and artichoke dip I make myself. My hubby agreed. The side ceasar that I got was ok, but definitely not worth the $5. The dressing on it, tasted more like Italian. I thought this, but after the hubby took a bite and said it aloud, I knew it wasn't just me. For our meal we both ordered tuna dishes. I got the blackened and he got the Martinique. We ended up switching after trying them, bc my hubby is amazing about making sure that I enjoy what I eat...and the blackened tuna wasn't really what I thought it would be. I thought the "blackened" part would come from the seasonings, however it seemed like it came from the cooking. It tasted a little burnt, in my honest opinion. Hubby said he loved it, but I don't know if it was bc he didn't want me to feel bad about taking his delicious tuna Martinique. His broccoli w/ hollandaise sauce was also amazing, and I wish I had decided that the upcharge, was worth it upon ordering....bc it was! Sooo good, and I was happy that he shared his with me. The rice pilaf that I got with my tuna was nothing special, and the broccoli was much better. My son had the four cheese pizza, and it was pretty tasty. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate tautog, which is a choco brownie with ice cream. Not bad, but I've had better for sure. As previously mentioned, I don't know if the food quite lived up to the hype, but the atmosphere and service did! We would definitely come back again :-) Get here early and sit at the bar while you wait for your table...it could be a while bc this place is popular! read more

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I don't know where all the good reviews come from but our dinner was probably the worst meal in a long time. Shrimp & grits was tasteless and had to be frozen shrimp. Three of us had it and all had same disappointment. Tuna steak son had was supposed to be medium rare and was well done, how do you get it that opposite?? Too bad, hate having bad meal at beach. read more

Tonight was my second visit to this locals restaurant. First time around, I really enjoyed the casual atmosphere of dining outdoors on the big screened in porch, people watching the passerbys. I enjoyed my generous glass of crisp white wine, and adored the she-crab soup (despite it being fairly warm outside). My opinion of the meal was so-so, but thought I'd give this another go-round. Regarding my second experience tonight, ditto to the above, with the exception of dining indoors near the cozy fireplace, and exchange the crisp white wine for a mellow red. Same reaction to the soup, and same reaction to my meal - the shrimp and crab stuffed flounder in a bag with baby red potatoes. Just OK. Good, but not great. Acceptable, but not above average. I want to like the food more, because I do love the place. I love the friendly servers, the warm welcome when you step through the front door, and watching the locals have personal, friendly conversations with the staff and one another. Perhaps next time I'll just have a big bowl of the soup. And more wine. read more

Unfortunately, we got stuck with the awkward old guy. Took us two hours to dine. No, No, almost two hours just to get our food!! I got one of the chicken specials, and it was not cooked all the way. I couldn't even peel the meat, so yes it wasn't cooked. The chicken was covered in this strawberry sauce, and the strawberrys smelled SO bad! They must have been sitting around all day. We also ordered fish, it was only "okay" I feel like this place is a bit overrated. It smelled inside too. The drinks were refilled twice, maybe three times. The server rarely came around. I wish I had just told him I don't like the food and wish to leave. It sucks when you're very hungry, and you end up getting below-par food. read more

This place is extremely popular. My wife has wanted to dine here for sometime. With this is mind, we made reservations and we finally checked this restaurant off on our Virginia Beach bucket list. The restaurant is located in a beautiful beach cottage. Since we had reservations, we were seated quickly in a screened in porch, which made for a nice setting. For starters, I had Benny's oysters, which are roasted oysters on a half shell. These oysters where delicious! The roasted oysters had sun dried tomatoes, pesto, and cheese. Once again, they are delicious. I was torn between the tuna Martinique and the stuffed flounder in a bag. For some reason, I decided to play it safe with my entree. I figured I could not go wrong with flounder and crabmeat cooked en papillote. My fish was moist, but it lacked any flavor. It was very bland. My entree came with red bliss potatoes cooked with old bay. The potatoes were good. I never had boiled potatoes with old bay on them. I almost kicked myself when I seen the tuna Martinique being served to the table behind us. Visually, the tuna Martinique looked so good. As they say, we eat with our eyes first. Our server was terrific! He took time to answer our questions and made a good recommendation on steering me away from the oysters Rockefeller to Benny's oyster. I'm knocking off a star because my entree was too bland. With that said, I wouldn't mind stopping by again for dinner. read more

Love this place! My fave local spot to chill, eat good food, and people watch I always get the blackened tuna (rare) with grilled potatoes and a side of broccoli for my meal. For appetizers, you can't go wrong with the she crab soup, oysters, or crab nachos. Definitely the best seafood restaurant at the beach! read more

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Absolutely love place. The veggie burrito us to die for. Service is wonderful. Definite one of our favorite restaurant. Just wish we lived closer. Their specials are always amazing. read more

I ate here after signifigant hype about the quality of the seafood here and was sorely dissapointed. I first tried the tuna poke which came in an akward water glass that ensured you could not get avocado with the tuna but had to first eat through all the tuna to get to the avocade, this might have been ok but the tuna was marinated in something far too sweet and wet along with the tuna itself being cut a little too large for a tuna poke dish. If the tuna had been cut smaller and more evenly along with a much less sweet marinade I could probably be happy. Next I tried the special, a seared snapper over risotto with pineapple and red bell pepper over the fish, the fish smelled and tasted fishy as if it was not fresh and lacked flavor on its own, it relied entirely on the garnish for any life, the risotto however was fantastic. read more

I went there in winter. So it was q quiet night. Only 2 couples there. Cheese appetizer was massive. It made me and my wife pretty full. She crab soup was rich and tasty. Catch of the day was huge too. It had some bones but was delicious. They have some local beers. The waitress was really friendly. Parking lots are everywhere around the building. read more

Very impressed. It's a small place with good food. Price- Very reasonable. Entrees are about $16 each so not bad Quantity- Good portion. We got the she-crab soup, filet with espresso sauce, potato chip crusted fish and mussels. Good amount of food. Quality- The food was superb. Very original menu and I'm surprised they aren't as well known. Atmosphere- The place was originally a house and was renovated to be a restaurat. It was very cozy. Staff- Very kind and attentive. They are busy so they don't come by as often, but if you ask them for anything they'll help. Good spot- definite recommendation. read more

They are kind and the food is sooooo good like it is good that I could eat it almost everyday there service are good too you can have fun eating there and I had there Stuffed Flounder in a Bag it is good and cheaper than other restaurants but they still make good food read more

Went there with my wife on July 4th evening. OVERALL: - Good price for the food and location - Food is okay, nothing great - Staff is friendly - Atmosphere is great - Service -- for us -- was horrible FOOD: - Good for the price, no doubt about that - She-crab soup was a little too thick and over-powering (Mahi Mah's has better) - The fish quality was excellent -- fresh and tender! - Dishes were nothing spectacular (the "potato chip encrusted" mahi mahi was not encrusted at all -- the chips were crushed and laid on the fish after it was cooked) - The bread pudding was AMAZING and the highlight of our dinner ATMOSPHERE: - Relaxed, casual, and comfortable - I felt at ease and at home - Crowd is homegrown and staff is friendly - You can tell this place is big with regulars and has a solid reputation SERVICE - The service was not good - it happens - Our server never told us about the specials -- we heard them from another server saying it to her table - Her response was, "Yeah, it's like really really good," to just about every question I had - The place was not busy since everyone was at the beach watching the fireworks but our server was late with everything - drinks, food, check - She never asked my wife if she wanted another glass of wine - She never asked if we were done eating but just pulled our plates away -- even when there was food left on them - Her focus was to get to the party outside! PRICE - Great price for the location and quality read more

First of, I will NEVER grasp how anyone awarded this place 5 stars. If this is the best VA Beach has to offer...well, let's just say they are in some trouble. After reading the many rave reviews, I decided while on vacation to give this place a shot. I was anticipating a fantastic meal with great service. What I got was a bland mediocre meal with poor service. Allow me to explain. We arrive at the restaurant with what I will admit were high expecations. The outdoor porch seating was cute, so we sat outside. We anxiously peruse the menu and make our selections. After 10 minutes, finally our server came and took our drink order. 5 minutes later, she returned with the drinks. I am thinking "not a great start, but they are a bit busy, so maybe she will get it together (being a server in a past life, I know how it goes sometimes and I am more than willing to give someone a chance)." We order, and the wait begins. 35 minutes go by (we ordered flounder and a salad...nothing that takes even 20 minutes to prepare). The food comes (we have already been here almost an hour) and we are ready to enjoy this meal about which every VA Beach yelper seems to rave. My friend, who had the salad, was thrilled. I, however, with the flounder, was disappointed. Oh, almost forgot. When I ordered, they asked if I would be fine with mashed potatoes as a side. I asked if I had a vegetable option. They said they could sub in broccoli. I said that was fine. They brought the brocolli and the flounder. The fish was INCREDIBLY bland; basically no flavor. The broccoli was a giant stem. It wasn't cut, and they served it in a bowl, which hindered my cutting abilities. Oh well, at least I got my veggie. I ate the meal (since I had already been there an hour and was starving), and once we finished, a busboy removed our dishes, and the wait began. We sat for 20 minutes until our server returned to ask if she could bring us anything. Really? How about the check. Or a pillow, since I am pretty sure we have been here all night. ANOTHER 15 minutes later, the check arrived, and she was none too quick about cashing us out. Oh, and on the bill? I got charged an extra $3.00 for the broccoli! I paid for the potatoes (that I didn't receive) and paid extra for the brocolli tree!! Infuriating! Trust me, there is ZERO chance that I will be returning here. Don't waste your time and money. read more

Very good find just a block away from the beach. I was a little bit skeptical at first because the place was crowded (it was a Monday night) and it seemed like service was going to be an issue. We were sitting outside, kind of hidden in the corner behind the front steps and at one point I thought our server just forgot about us. But once she finally did show up to take drink orders (after 5-6 mins), things changed for the better. I ended up ordering a special that was basically a steak marinated in sweet barbecue sauce with potatoes and grilled watermelon. The steak was absolutely delicious. My girlfriend ordered the Mahi, which I enjoyed despite being decidedly anti-seafood. Although our waitress (who could not have been older than 20) wasn't a whiz, she was efficient and attentive enough not to be a detriment. They have a solid beer and food menu that provides plenty of choices. On a nice night, the outdoor seating is comfortable and a little less noisy than sitting inside. Would definitely eat there again on a return visit to Virginia Beach. read more

A friend kept recommending this place, so we felt pressured to try it on our latest visit to Virginia Beach. That's the only reason we didn't just keep walking when we were told we would likely wait more than an hour for a table. Like other restaurants here, this place restricts reservations to parties of six or more. We were just four, so it would have been better if our visit had been mid-week or off-season. We arrived at 8:00 and left at 11:00. We were called to our table around 9:45. I don't know about other people, but if I sit at a bar with a drink and appetizer long enough, my appetite is going to tell me I'm done. So I was no longer ravenous by the time we were seated. Good thing, as it turned out. The she-crab soup everyone raves about in reviews had sold out while we sat at the bar. I opted for the shrimp and grits, which was a modest size, and then ate three quarters of it because the remaining quarter was covered with green onion. Apparently onions of all kinds are now disturbingly popular to use as a garnish. Other than that, the shrimp and grits were really good. Others at my table enjoyed their choices. One companion ordered a steak, and said it was delicious. A pleasant surprise at a seafood-focused restaurant. Our server was friendly and smiling throughout our meal. In fact, all the staff were pleasant, and as crazy busy as the place was, this was no small accomplishment. I'll look forward to dining here again, perhaps mid-week or off-season. read more

Had dinner here over the weekend based on reviews...about an hour wait. We had appetizers first while waiting outside on the patio. Crab dip and Flatbread was very good but wings tasted exactly like the precooked wings you get at BJ's. Ordered rockfish special, po boy sandwich and the steak medallions. It was ok, nothing spectacular and a bit bland. Not sure what the hype was... read more