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    The Twisted Crab - Lynnhaven

    3.4 (131 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Happy hour specials

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    Sarah Y.

    Went to Twisted Crab for the first time and it was a fun experience! The waitress was super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. If you're a seafood lover who enjoys getting your hands dirty, this is definitely your kind of place -- emphasis on dirty! Pro tip: don't wear your Sunday best -- this is a full-on messy feast with gloves, bibs, and bags of saucy seafood goodness. The food was flavorful a bit too salty for me, the vibes were casual, and the portions were decent. If you're in the mood for a laid-back seafood boil and don't mind leaving with a little sauce on your sleeve, give Twisted Crab a try!

    Hitsa P.

    I was craving seafood and decided to try The Twisted Crab near the mall. I really liked the atmosphere especially all the shark and fish decorations throughout the restaurant. The hosts were very polite and welcoming. Our waitress was friendly but unfortunately the service was extremely slow. The restaurant wasn't busy at all about seven tables and maybe 18 people total most of whom already had their food. It took around 15 minutes just to get water and I ended up ordering my food at the same time. After that there was another 30 minute wait. It definitely felt excessive given how slow it was. As for the food the seafood boil was very salt almost overwhelming. I'll probably stick with just butter next time.Despite the slow service and seasoning issue I think this place has potential and I'm willing to give it another try.

    Skimpy fries
    Khalil B.

    We've been here on multiple occasions, my lady and I normally get a boil bag and our 15 year old always gets a shrimp basket. On this particular order she didn't even get half the amount of fries she normally gets. This place is always good overall but this just isn't really acceptable considering we get it often and know what it's supposed to look like vs what was given.

    SHRIMP (NO HEAD) 1/2 LB. W/sausage 1/2 lb.
    Kevin S.

    Food was good. I ordered shrimp with sausage added. I ordered the flavor Cajun and hot. Comes with corn and a potato. Shrimp was cooked well as well as the sausage. I really enjoyed the flavor of the Cajun/hot. The sausage was ok. Nothing terribly special but the flavor made it good. The only bad part was the corn. Had an odd taste as to overcooked or over refrigerated. All in all a pretty good visit. Hard to take pictures once you open the bag with gloves on. Service was slow at the door but the wait staff was fine. Was only 4 tables sitting when I was there. I would give it another try.

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    Jessica J.

    We decided to order some food to go for a special day and it was delicious. The seasoning was perfect. The seafood was cooked wonderfully. The corn was so delicious and sweet and the contrast with the sauce just took it over the top. The shrimps peeled very easily and the crab legs were also not too hard to handle. I will definitely try this place again.

    Kayla G.

    Great place for no mess at home seafood boil! Cool, nautical themed restaurant with very attentive and friendly staff. We love the crab legs, shrimp, corn, and potatoes! Mouth-watering good! Also, great selection of mixed drinks!

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    Was recommended by a couple local people who recommended this place…read more Welcoming environment, reserved a table, wasn't as busy on a Thursday, which was really nice and we got our table really quick. We came here for our pre-Valentine's Day dinner. Our waiter was really nice. He was prompt and he paid attention and was an attentive listener, which was really nice as a server. I got an appetizer or a starter. That was the grilled rustic bread along with the seafood pasta, and my boyfriend got the Civil burger. I forgot the name of the drink, but it was an espresso martini. Everything was delicious and tasted really good and the meal was cooked perfectly! Wish their menu was a bit bigger with a lot more variety. Overall a 5 star place!

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    We dined at Twist Martini & Associates at VB Town Center and had a great experience. We started…read morewith She Crab Soup, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and Chicken & Poblano Pepper Soup everything was good and flavorful. For entrées, we had the Frankenstein Burger (huge and loaded), Bacon Maple Salmon, and Blackened Atlantic Salmon with mashed potatoes and shrimp. All were flavorful and cooked well. Great food, excellent service, and a stylish atmosphere. Twist Martini & Associates delivers both quality and experience. Highly recommended!

    My friend and I stopped by Twist last Friday to grab food and drinks after a long week. We…read moreabsolutely love Twist so we couldn't wait to go and enjoy. With it being a Friday night, we were hoping it wasn't too busy and thankfully, it wasn't. We sat at a table near the music and it was a bit loud but they did turn it down, which we thought was nice. The Gummy Bear Martini is one of my favorites so I started with that. Since they had a special menu, we wanted to try some of the new items. I ordered the Gumbo and we decided to share the Beef Empanadas. We also ordered the Bourbon Bacon Meatballs, which we love. The food was served pretty quickly. Unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of the Gumbo! It had a peculiar taste that I couldn't quite pinpoint. The Beef Empanadas weren't bad but could've been seasoned better, I enjoyed the chutney on top. The Bourbon Bacon Meatballs weren't a hit this time, which was disappointing. We remembered them being more saucy and flavorful, but they tasted like the frozen meatballs from the store with some sauce on top. Very underwhelming. I grabbed the Bee Sting, which consisted of honey habanero moonshine, lemon juice and simple syrup and I loved it. We also ended the night with Espresso Martinis. Overall, the food just didn't hit the mark this time but the drinks were great as always. My friend even had them customize a drink for her and it turned out very good. Our server was absolutely amazing though! She was personable and made our experience very enjoyable. I'm sure we'll return because it's one of our favorite spots but I hope we have a better food experience next time.

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    4.4
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    It's been a long time since my last visit to Cooper's Hawk. I went with my Niece and Great Niece…read morefor a tasting yesterday (Saturday) and we also had dinner reservations. All 3 of us chose sweet for our wine tasting. Our server was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable about the wine. You get to taste one wine on each category listed on your menu. The samples of each wine are a generous pour. Some Wineries I've visited, do not provide big enough samples to determine if you like them enough to buy a bottle or not. Sweet Red was my favorite. Sweet Red is currently known as Romance Red. It changes names Seasonally. Dinner was outstanding. I had Gnocchi with Roasted Butternut Squash, Wild mushrooms, Sweet onion cream, Spinach, Feta and Crispy onions. It was a very tasty meal. My Great Niece chose the Pork chop and said it was the best she had ever had. My Niece had a Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad which she said was delicious. I had a very enjoyable afternoon with my Nieces. We will definitely return to Cooper's Hawk soon.

    Great for Wine, Not for Dinner (Unfortunately) I don't know…read morewhy my Bestie and I keep doing this to ourselves -- we love Cooper's Hawk for the wine tastings, but every time we try to give dinner another chance... it ends the same way. After our tasting, we decided to sit down and order one of our longtime favorites: the short rib with mashed potatoes and vegetables. We hadn't had it in a few months because the last time was an epic fail, but we figured we'd give it another shot. As always, the pretzel bread and butter were a highlight -- that part never misses. The entrée, however, was another disappointment. The vegetables were noticeably undercooked -- still hard and crunchy -- and the dish came out with barely any sauce, even though I specifically asked for extra. For a short rib dish, you expect that rich, flavorful gravy to tie everything together... and it just wasn't there. A manager did come over after I pointed it out, and she genuinely tried to make it right, which I appreciated. We were offered another meal to take home, but at that point we were honestly just over it. To end on a positive note, I tried the Banoffee Pie for the first time (recommended by the manager), and it was actually really good -- rich, sweet, and worth trying. I also ordered their chocolate cake to go (which I usually love), but when I got home, it wasn't in the bag. I had to call for a refund, which they did handle -- but it just added to the overall frustration. At this point, it's become a pattern. When I first started coming here over a year ago, everything was consistently great. Lately, though, the dinner experience has been more miss than hit. We'll absolutely continue coming back for the wine tastings -- those are still top-tier. But for dinner? We're done trying.

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    Park Lane Tavern

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    I have to mention the air-conditioning ornlack of at the restaurant. It was so hot in there last…read morenight. I mentioned it to the bar tender and was told they had a unit or two repaired. I was also told they're getting a new GM and that hopefully he'll look into the AC situation. On a good note, this is one of my favorite restaurants, the food is always fantastic.

    We had heard a lot of good things about Park Lane Tavern and decided to stop by for an early dinner…read moreafter The Yelp Event for Earth Day at Sundae Scoop. Located just to the right as you enter kemps River Shopping Center from Kempsville Road. We were immediately seated. Our server took our drink orders and left us to look at the menu. Our drinks were served quickly. My Friend had a Martini and I had a glass of Red Moscato. Their menu had something for everyone. Once I saw Corned Beef & Cabbage I did not need to look any further. I love corned Beef & Cabbage. Theirs was perfect. Served with whipped potatoes and whole carrots. I asked our server if the potatoes could be substituted for a double order of cabbage the next time and she said she was sure it could but may have a little extra charge. My Friend chose Jagerschnitzel. A German dish consisting of hand-flattened, fried pork loin, topped with onion and mushroom gravy. It was served with kraut, warm potato salad and green beans. She seemed pleased with her choice. Park Lane gives a welcoming vibe that makes me think of the old TV show Cheers. The kind of place that makes you feel like everyone knows your name. Sit at the bar, a high top table near the bar and watch The Big Game or take a seat on the other end of the restaurant and have a Family dinner or maybe a table for two. Park Lane Tavern is a perfect choice.

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    Jimmy G's Bistro & Chop House

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    4.7
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    I must say I'm torn between giving this restaurant four or five stars since I can't give them 4.5…read moreStars I'll go ahead and give them a solid 5 stars. While we did have a few bumps during our dining experience last night overall far as the ambience the service and the decor hands down Top Notch so a five stars it is! We were meeting others here for dinner last night so it was a party of six and we sat in the back area of the restaurant beautiful from front to end. Our waitress Chloe was amazing super helpful when asked for suggestions super patient as well as attentive throughout the night love her. The manager Kelly was super nice as well. My husband ordered the strip and fries and he loved it everything was cooked to Perfection for him. He ordered a Crown Royal and Sprite but it first came out as Crown Royal and Coke but our waitress quickly apologized and turn that back around and my husband had the Crown and Sprite while he wasn't a fan even though this is just one spirit with the mixer he said it wasn't good enough for another. He just stuck with his water for the rest of the night. Now on to me we started out with the Rockfish bites and calamari not a fan of calamari so I'll pass on that but it seemed to be a hit at the table I did finish up a few bites and they were very very good they also brought out complimentary bread I believe one was just a Italian and the other one was a honey oat or just Oat I had that with the butter as well as the olive oil very good I can eat the bread over and over again Lord forgive me nevertheless on to the drinks... I had the lavender drop martini and a margarita both 10 out of 10 if you like sweet go for the lavender drop if you like something strong Margarita it is and this is the first time I've ordered a margarita and it came out in a tall glass and I was a fan of it so kudos to JG for that... On to my meal I ordered the beef tenderloin and asked for a crabcake to be added and I chose the fresh green beans as my side. My meal came out first I could already tell the beef tenderloin was not cooked to my desire of medium well from what I know now someone else at the table had ordered a medium steak so I may have gotten her plate but I let Chloe know and Chloe was able to take that back and get it fixed it came back out still not to my liking however I did begin eating the crab cake and the green beans and they were divine... The third attempt Kelly the manager brought out my tenderloin and it was good at that point it was so good I couldn't stop eating so like I said even though with some bumps in the road throughout our dining experience last night still worthy of five stars super excited to return... I'm interested in trying the happy hour with the different martinis as well as small plates that are at a good price. Solid restaurant Beautiful Highly suggest you check it out if you are into chophouses. Have fun and enjoy life :)

    I had the Havana Skirt steak. Exceptional as was my bourbon mule and our waitress. Coming back soon.read more

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    Yard House

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    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    We had a pretty big party of 20 with 2 servers. Overall a great time. Although my sisters entered…read morecame out after everyone was finished eating. The pizza was really good. I was going to get the Margarita pizza, but I was informed that they just changed the recipe.

    We stopped by Yard House for happy hour. When we walked in there was a fair amount of open tables,…read moreso I was happy it wasn't super crowded. Our server was Nathan and he was friendly and accommodating!! I like the amount of happy hour options compared to some other restaurants with just a few. We got burger sliders with fries, calamari, poke nachos, and chicken lettuce wraps. The calamari was ok but it was some very tough ones to chew and the portion was small. The tartar sauce that came with it was good and a little spicy. The poke nachos were decent, but I'm not a raw girly to often, so I'd definitely ask if it could be seared. I put it in the air fryer at home, and it was pretty good. My daughter enjoyed it!! The lettuce wraps were just ok, the chicken was kinda rubbery and chewy. The wonton shell was delicious though and the sauce was good. My sliders were supposed to be all the way with lettuce, tomato, onions, and secret sauce. But when they came to the table they were plain with no sauce. I started to eat and about 5 minutes later the food runner brought my correct order. They said they gave me the table next to ours food. So the waiter came back to take it back, and I asked if they'd throw it away? He said yes! Which kinda bothered me. I asked since it was going in the garbage and it wasn't my mistake, could I keep it. He said the manager wouldn't allow it. With inflation why would the manager rather trash perfectly good food? It makes me nervous when restaurants take food back. If it's sat down on a table it shouldn't be returned, just take the loss, because how do I know your not going to replace it and serve it to someone else. I'm not a fan of that!! I'm not accusing them of doing that, but that's the thoughts that run through my mind in situations like that. The table was spacious at the booths and it was clean inside. There's street and garage parking. We went on a good day when it wasn't a wait for a table. The hostess was very nice. She was cheerful and engaging! I'd go back to try other happy hour dishes. Check them out!!

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