My husband and I had dinner last nite. My girlfriend recommended Wickers to us because of the good…read moreseafood. It's our go to place when we visit VA Beach 1-2 times a year. Not fancy. Very clean. Good service. We ordered their delish hush puppies to start us off. They're still delish. They were greasier than last year's so we wrapped them in a napkin to remove some of it. Still delish! My husband had his usual, the crab boil-crab legs, steamed shrimp, red roasted potatoes and an ear of corn (halved). He went to work as soon as it hit the table! There was enough food for 2 people to share. I decided to try a crab cake. I ordered the crab cake dinner with green beans and red potatoes. A large helping of well seasoned green beans and roasted potatoes and 1 crab cake. (You can also order the dinner with 2 crab cakes). My sides were very good. The crab cake was decent. It wasn't as moist or seasoned as i hoped it'd be. I won't order it again. Last year, I tried the salmon which was delish. When you're in the area, you must go to Wicker's! Small parking lot but they provide overflow parking in a nearby church's parking lot. They also have a window outside for carryout orders.

Email I sent to Wickers, I was highly disappointed. "I…read moretried calling your restaurant and keep getting frequent busy tones. I came in on 3/8, I was #46, I ordered 2lbs crawfish, 1dz female crab steamed, and crab balls. Only 4 out of the 12 crabs were edible, the rest was mushy and soft. I'm not sure if you are receiving frequent complaints but I wanted to ensure you were aware. Crawfish were great." Maybe we shouldn't rush the crab season.

So, we are new to the area and told NOT to go here, but we did anyway. We are glad we did! No…read morefrills shot and a beer type place with really, really good food. One of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had (grilled, jerk chicken). Chicken skin are awesome too! AWESOME desserts as well! You really should try this place out. Great service and great food...what fan go wrong? Stop in!

First time trying. A bit confusing when you come in. Was it a bar? Was it a restaurant? Was it…read moreboth? Very loud inside and limited seating as it is definitely a bar more than a restaurant. My husband and I both got the special which was the turkey and Swiss on sour dough. He got the fries as a side and I got a side salad. The food was amazing and the portion sizes are on point there. Kudos for the cooks in the back for sure! The waitress was very sweet and attentive as well.

My husband and I love a good seafood boil, so we are regulars at Pier 88. I usually get the crab…read morelegs with added sausage, and he goes for the shrimp with no head. We always split a side of white rice and mix it with the sauce to soak up all the flavor. So good. Service is usually fast, which is great when we're really hungry and want something quick. Another bonus: they have Coke Zero, which most restaurants don't have as a fountain drink. We get the hushpuppies as an app, which taste great, though the downside is that they only offer liquid butter. But that doesn't stop us from coming back!

This was my first time here. The prices were so good and hard to believe…read more I chose the 1 lb. Boiled clams with a red potato and a corn on the cob in a mild butter garlic sauce that is presented in a plastic boiling bag in a lipped plate. It was delicious! My daughter on one of the low country boils with snow crab, shrimp, sausage and red potato in the same mild butter sauce also presented in a bag. She had a cocktail and we also ordered fries for the toddler in the group. The total was $55! Definitely coming back!

Tucked along a quiet tributary of the Elizabeth River, the Amber Lantern remains one of the area's…read morebest-kept secrets. Time your visit well, and you'll be rewarded with a sunset that is nothing short of spectacular--an ideal backdrop for an already memorable dining experience. The restaurant strikes a rare balance: refined without being pretentious. The atmosphere leans toward fine dining, yet the dress code is refreshingly unforced. Jackets and ties coexist comfortably with shorts and flip-flops--a subtle nod to Chesapeake's "come as you are" sensibility. Whether you arrive by boat or by car, the experience begins the moment you step inside. We started with the ahi carpaccio and a classic Caesar salad--both fresh, well-composed, and thoughtfully prepared. For entrées, my wife chose the crab-stuffed shrimp, finished with a lemon-herb beurre blanc and accompanied by sautéed vegetables. It was an excellent dish--rich, balanced, and, notably, not shared. I opted for the 13-ounce New York strip with a garlic and herb demi-glace. Cooked to a precise medium-rare, the steak was properly seasoned and executed with confidence. In a moment of generosity, I offered a few bites across the table--well received, though her loyalty remained with her own selection. From the waterfront setting to the attentive service and well-crafted cuisine, Amber Lantern delivers a dining experience that feels both special and approachable. It's a place worth seeking out--and returning to.

Beautiful restaurant great service great view! It's kids…read morefriendly and we had a great waitress ! Unfortunately, the food was not that great. It was very bland and the drinks were very bad as well The bartender did not know what she was doing. I had to return the drink twice. It was just a lemon drop pretty easy to make. I ended up exchanging it for a wine. My husband had a old-fashioned. It was very watered down and sweet. It's a shame it's a beautiful restaurant, but it's literally been a run by kids right now. They need a better management team in there to overlook everything. Everything got late to our table. It wasn't our waitress fault she was so apologetic. I really want more for this place. It's so pretty and it has a great view. I would recommend new management or manager and to upgrade the menu and train the bartenders . I feel bad leaving this review, but I just wish this restaurant the best !

AW Shucks is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the 757…read more Food: Delicious! Best oysters in this area for the most reasonable price. Go on Thursday for $20 for a dozen. The oyster po boy is my favorite. The oysters are plump and delicious Service: Quick and polite. No complaints Ambiance: The outside doesn't look like much but the inside is very chill

This place was my mother's day lifesaver. I originally had reservations at another restaurant…read more After a long wait. Even having reservations. We only received our appetizers and after one hour I lost patience since it was only fish that we both ordered. My husband paid the bill and we left. He suggested this restaurant and we have eaten here several times before. We ordered my food to go. I ordered the flounder topped with crabmeat and green beans. It was delicious. I realize it was Mother's Day. So I appreciate being able to place the order to go. My husband was happy and so was I. The food hit the spot. I will be returning here for my seafood dinner whenever I'm in the area. Which is about twice a year.

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.

The food was great however we did have a pretty long wait even though the restaurant barely had…read moreanyone in it at that time. Our server was okay kinda seemed like she was just doing the bare minimum especially after we got our food and she forgot to give us utensils after we already waited forever. When we were on the way out I heard another server say "Get me out of here!" As someone who works in the restaurant industry you should know not to say those things by the guest. I really wanted to like this place but apart from the food. Service was below average which honestly ruined the experience.

Amazing for a Saturday late lunch. Our waitress was…read moreaccommodating and patient with the delayed arrival of our dining party. The outstanding service was consistent throughout our visit. We started with a tray of raw oysters from various locations. It is amazing how different they are. I recommend trying an assortment. She Crab soup was a superb compliment the Lobster roll I ordered. It was nicely loaded with lobster. All of my party enjoyed the venue and cuisine. I highly recommend Saltine.

Great foods and drinks. The staff are phenomenal. The ambiance is 2nd to none. The location is…read moregreat for a romantic dinner with someone special in you life.

Great service, good food. Perfect family spot for those looking for a good seafood dish.read more