The view was great! Loved the outdoor seating and the view on the water. The food was decent, but I feel like they should have had more side options. With that being said, I was very disappointed with the service. They didn't really seem like they knew what they were doing and it took forever to get our food. There were multiple tables that sat down after us and got their food before us when we had simple dishes that should've taken 15 minutes max. The restaurant was not even busy.. nor did the server say anything until we were checking out about the wait for our food. I was excited to try a new restaurant, but do not anticipate returning anytime soon. read more

I was so excited to try this place out but left VERY disappointed. I ordered the individual size shrimp and feta pizza, which I thought would be good. It was luke warm and repulsive. I couldn't even eat half of it. I think the worst part of it all is that they use colby jack cheese on this pizza, which (in my opinion) is disgusting paired with shrimp, and not very good with feta either. One of the pieces of shrimp was either not cooked all the way (it was about half rubbery and translucent), or the pizza had been sitting out fo a while before they brought it to the table: both of these were feasible. Let's just conclude talking about this abomination of a pizza by saying I had enough drinks to be tipsy when I got it, and I still thought it was horrid. Should have gone with the buffalo chicken pizza... :-( My husband got the scallop sliders and LOVED them. My father-in-law got steamed clams and loved them. Mother-in-law got shrimp and said it was okay. The crab dip for the appetizer was edible, but nothing to rave about. I think Back Deck is a good place to drink with a nice view. The best part about the whole place is the view of the water. I could get everything else they offer somewhere else, done better, for around the same price. read more

Stopped here for dinner from DC, weekend getaway. The food is ok and the drinks were all premixed. I had the fish tacos which were pretty good given that it's a dive bar...paper plates, plastic cups and no entrees just pizza, a few salads and appetizers. They do not have fries wth?!?! The ambience is cool, nice music and scenery but food was blah. read more

The Back Deck - Rear biew - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Took 15 minutes for a server to speak with us, after we ordered food came out pretty quickly but the order was incorrect. Had to walk up to the waitress after another 10 minutes to tell her what was wrong. After reporting the issue we never got the correct thing and decided to just eat what we had. Then had to search out the waitress to even pay our check. The chicken fajita salad was nothing to write home about. Only good thing about the restaurant was the view. read more

Pretty awful experience. First dinner in VA Beach and it was a nightmare all around. Ordered nachos with pork, came out with chicken. Fine. Dug in a bit and found a long blonde hair that was embedded in the cheese. Ordered crab Mac and cheese but my son is only 3 so just asked for regular Mac. Still go charged $10 as if it was crab Mac and was not told or offered the crab on the side. We under ordered so asked a server if we can quickly add a pizza, but she said it will take a long time since the kitchen was backed up. Even for the dishes that came out fine, it was boring. Won't be back. read more

The view is beautiful and drinks are great . Wasn't a huge fan of their she crab soup , had an odd taste to it , not very crabby. The shrimp I got was super mushy also . The scallop sliders were extremely good though ! read more

Great food, great service, and great view! Fish tacos were delicious and the mango salsa was super fresh. Would definitely go back again! read more

The Back Deck - Fish tacos with mango salsa - yum! - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Came here during happy hour the other day and like always left not wanting to leave cause of such great deals and vibes. If you're local you already know what the Back Deck has to offer, crazy good view, great crushes, cool staff and some good grub. If you're from out of town it's definitely worth checking out and experiencing VB like a local. Dog friendly too! read more

Two and a half hours and I never got my dinner. From arrival to end No servers made eye contact. Order appetizer from one - another had to check if it was put in after 40 minutes. Nope. Rushed that out it was fine. Waited another 15 to flag someone down to order dinner. Different server. Friends food given to another table. Mine dropped on the floor at the two hour mark. It was tuna salad. Didn't take five minutes to throw it together. Another friend overcharged and they argued with her about that. Asked for manager. Never came. Was told that was server 3. Doubt it. Sooooo many better options to get my dining dollars. They might be short staffed bc of Covid but whoever is being hired isn't being trained. Never again. read more

We spent $250 on dinner and the bar tender continued to shut the garage doors so people couldn't "sneak in"! It changed the temperature by 15-20 degrees and was stifling. 2 tips: #1. Maybe have a conversation with your guest before slamming the doors and telling them NO - THE DOORs MUST STAY SHUT!! #2. Change the signage that says "please seat yourself" if you don't mean it. Maybe it should say "if you'd like a table, please go to the front entrance". Just a thought! FYI - our waitress was good, helper was awesome and food and drinks was great! Please fix this ASAP - and fire that bar tender who has no customer service skills! read more

WOW i have never been to a place more amazing than THIS! manager was OUTSTANDING, server was IMMACULATE food was so sexy. the views were out of this world. if heaven was a place on earth it would be here. i love everything. read more

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Short version: 1) View is great, 2) Fish Tacos rock, 3) Other food is decent, 4) Service can be spotty. The drinks are what you would expect. Some wine, a decent beer selection with a few local brews making an appearance, and a nice selection of beach-inspired cocktails. Back Deck is not fancy, it is a casual hangout. If you are looking for fancy, go somewhere else. If you want to chill, take in the view, and enjoy the breeze, then Back Deck is for you. read more

This place is so chill and relaxing. Great drinks (what the duck) and good raw oysters. Plus they play great music from Rebelution, Iration and Slightly Stoopid. I love hanging out here! read more

The Back Deck - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I love the laid back vibe of this place and the fact that it's on the water; however, I witnessed my server drop my sandwich on the ground, pick it up, add more chips to my plate and serve it to me. What the? And I was charged full price. Our server actually dropped a bunch of food for my table but I definitely saw my sandwich being picked up off the dirty floor. Here's a tip: You could've at least waited 7 minutes and let me think you made me a new one. read more

I have never written a review , but this bad experience felt worth it. I have tried this place a few times before, and the food has never been great, but my mom wanted to try the seafood platter so I gave it one more chance. The waitress we had today, a short blonde girl with a unique ponytail was rude and had an attitude the whole time. She didn't introduce herself when she greeted us so I don't know her name. When she brought our platter which was 45min after ordering she just dropped it on the empty part of the table next to us and said "seafood platter" and walked away. I felt like I was dealing with a high-school mean girl, it was uncomfortable. The platter was not super warm, there was a hair in the oyster, and the crab tasted like pinesol. I hate to do this after working in the industry for years in LA, but the food being bad 4 times and the rude service deserved it. I'd skip this spot if I were you. read more

Great spot! Best tuna melt I have ever had. Do yourself a favor and get the tuna salad!! Perfect spot to relax, look at the view, get some drinks and quick and easy food. Service is great, there are so many servers staffed to take care of you and they always have great personalities. Awesome experience every time, I don't know why so many people have posted negative reviews! read more

Great views! Cameron is the bomb bartender! I go there to catch up with him because he is a great person.

We were a party of four. Greeted nicely and told to seat ourselves. Found a nice table and sat down. After 10 minutes I got up to get my own menu. After 20 minutes without any of the wait staff not even looking at us let alone asking us if we want anything we left. Needless to say we will not be back. read more

I Love this Place. We visit it frequently. Their are many reasons why we love this place. The atmosphere is incredible but the staff is the best in Hampton roads/Virginia Beach area. Wes is an amazing host and manager that hired nothing but the best in people like Bry. read more

The Back Deck - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Terrible place, I ordered something and i've waited for 1 hr and 30 mins for a small dish, it never came I had to cancel it.

Take your drink and sit out on the water! Great little place and wonderful atmosphere, and super friendly employees! Mean margarita.

I just learned about this place a few weeks ago. Been here at least every other day, it's been great. Mel has always been here to serve making great conversation and always making the people in the bar smile! read more

I love this place; the atmosphere is great & view is amazing ! The nachos are the best nachos in VB & our bartender Sam mixed up some amazing cocktails- the rum runner being my favorite ! They also have a gift shop... I literally want everything in it. This place is a gem & I recommend everyone to check it out ! read more

Our server Hannah was so amazing! She was prompt, courtious and accurate with our orders. The food tasted great, my kids had a good time and Hannah completed the entire experience! I would highly recommend this establishment as a nice pit stop for some drinks and finger foods. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because one of the women working seemed to be quite short and irritated with not only her staff but her customers as well. Her mood was very obvious and created a rather tense atmosphere. But otherwise everyone else was great! read more

The Back Deck - The kids really enjoyed the view and the boating dock attached to the restaurant. - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I can't write too lengthy of a review as I was only here for about thirty minutes but it reminded me enough of plenty of places I've been to in NYC which is enough for me to base it off of. The view is great. And this really isn't the place you go to when you're hungry and wanting to be cared for and attended to. The scene is quite rowdy. The place smells like a typical bar of spilt beer. Waitresses are everywhere and nowhere at the same time. You'll definitely wait for whatever it is you order, or even for a menu to be brought to you. The prices are ok and it's definitely more of a group hangout spot. My husband and I came here and just weren't digging the vibe and realized this isn't where we were going to get the dinner we were looking for. Basically everything on the menu is appetizer like and bar food. Perhaps if we return with a large group of friends it could be fun as a pre dinner drinks area after the beach or something. But for the most part I am not big into the bar scene so if you have that mentality you probably won't enjoy this place. It's filled with young 20 something year olds who are all pretty loud and hyped up. Definitely don't come here if you're looking for a quiet happy hour. read more

Ordered fish tacos they were ok not very flavorful waiter was nice 4 stars cause the awesome view simply amazing.

The atmosphere is worth everything. The food was very good and fresh! It's a little confusing for a new person to find it and get seated, fyi its seat yourself and behind the seafood company. read more

So disappointing! I was so looking forward to coming here for a few beers and an appetizer, especially with the great view. My sister ordered a glass of wine-which was literally hard to drink, it was like the bottle had sat there opened for 2 weeks. It has obviously been corked. She had two sips and opted for a beer. We had a few beers and decided to order the "fresh guacamole." It was in fact, not fresh and our chips were stale! We took two bites and sent it back. When we received our bill, the guac had not been taken off. When we asked the server, she said "they are really bad about that," and went to talk to the manager. She said the manager would not take it off our bill! We then asked to speak to the manager, who told us, because we ate two chips, they could not re-sell it, so we would have to pay for it. Obviously they should not re-sell it, gross! He then went on to say that he tried the chips and they were not stale, basically calling us liars. Why would we lie about stale chips!? This "fresh guacamole" was made 5 hours prior to us even arriving. Not so fresh. This policy is completely bogus-if they serve crap food, customers should be forced to pay for it? Was I just to eyeball the food and think it might be bad and send it back so maybe I could get my money back? He never once apologized and was outright rude about the whole situation. He was not professional in the slightest. Do not waste your money or time here, there are other places with the same great view. read more

Loved this place! Staff was soooo friendly! Especially our Server Kayla! Experience would not have been the same without her!!! Will absolutely be coming back! 10/10 read more

To start with, the menu says 3 tacos for 9.99 with the catch of the day . We placed the order for 2 orders of fish tacos and the server says it'll be $4 more per order with the catch of the day! Not what the menu says!! We get our order and they just bring one order of tacos! Not good! Tacos were soggy and not too tasty! We spent $40 for not such a great lunch! Not going back to the Back Deck! read more

The atmosphere is what makes this place special. My family comes and sits outside when the weather is nice and enjoy the view and the breeze. I enjoy the food as well but nothing on the menu really wows. Don't get me wrong. It is still a fine place to dine. The location is what brings me back. read more

For a seafood restaurant located on the water they sure did have a pretty miserable selection of actual seafood yet a plethora of chicken dishes, BBQ, & even a good ole fashion grilled cheese. We waited around Half an hour for crab dip a.k.a. cream cheese with burnt pita chips. We were not provided flatware, napkins, or refills of water without request & certainly no appetizer plates. The staffs lack of knowledge was pathetic & the food sub par at best. read more

I am a fan! On the water, inexpensive, good drinks and food and it's outdoors on a pretty kick butt deck. Small but big enough to handle a crowd. I loved their mango crush, off the hook! And the bay oysters were pretty amazing. If you want a place where you do t have to dress up and get some good food, this is the place. A new Va Beach fave! read more

Meh. We quickly realized that people don't come here for good food. It's all about the view and the drinks - if you can get served. Service was sub par (waitress acted like we were a bother). Fish tacos were bad. I took one bite and left the rest on my plate. We'll come back for drinks but that's about it. read more

Great service here! I always have a great time with my friends when we come for happy hour! Danielle was our server she's super awesome! Will always come back for the delicious crab dip! read more

This is the best spot off Shore Drive! The view is amazing and the staff is always friendly and attentive. I also love that I can bring my dogs with me to make it an even more enjoyable experience. I love the nachos, fish tacos, and scallop sliders. I go all the time and have never had a bad experience. read more

Don't be fooled by all of the pictures on Facebook. I called twice to make a reservation for my daughters21st birthday. They said they did not take them. That was after a Facebook message.was sent with no response. Waitress made faces when people were deciding on drinks. Pizza had a hair in it. Crab dip was cold and I think they forgot the crab! Some of our party was charged different prices for the same drinks orderd at the same time.i will never judge a place from Facebook again. Too many other places. BTW they sent me a message with the number to call for reservations. Wth. I already went and you said you didn't take them. The only positive I experienced was the scallop sliders. read more

Great food. Nice atmosphere. Horrible service. Our waitress wouldn't wipe down out table after it rained, ignored us the whole night, then it came to the specials. On Instagram it was posted by Back Deck that there was $2 fireball + $2 dollar tacos. The tacos were $2 and were great but I asked the waitress if fireball was $2. She said yes with the whole table hearing her as I ordered. I only ordered the fireball because it was $2 as fireball never ends well lol. Anyway, the check comes and she charges me $6 a shot. I ask why and she says "that was last week. I never said that". I ask for the manager and he takes her side because they had been hanging out inside ignoring us for the last half hour. I got charged the full price and a "sorry". So go for the tacos ok Tuesday. Expect crappy service. And remember, the customer is always wrong read more

I went last night with my wife on a date night and we had a great time. Cool vibe, great sunset view and good music. We ordered the Crab Dip (very good) and the Fish Tacos (excellent). The fish tacos took a while to get to us, but were well worth the wait. We will definitely be going again in the future. read more

Super popular in the evenings and on the weekends. Get here early to get a table. Taco tuesdays are great but again it's super busy. A lot of navy personnel hang out here. read more