I've lived near the Virginia Beach Farmers Market for years and have always wanted to stop by…read more Thankfully, they were hosting their Apple Extravaganza Event last month and my friends and I couldn't wait to go and enjoy. The event included food trucks and a variety of vendors. My friend and I grabbed some BBQ from S&J Catering and it was delicious. We also grabbed donuts from Klassic Donuts and Glazed & Infuzed as well, which were very tasty. As we walked through the different shops, I absolutely loved all the fresh local, produce that was available. One of the shops offered a variety of jarred items and sauces so I purchased Crab Salsa and Spicy Pickled Okra. Both were very good and I definitely need to go back and get more! I absolute love supporting local businesses and I will definitely be returning very soon! Everyone was very nice and I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

I enjoy coming to this farmers market for my produce, plants, and when I have a sweet tooth. They…read morehave different vendors there on the weekend. There's a seafood market, a butcher shop, a dessert shop, ice cream shop, and a restaurant. The prices are pretty reasonable and the people who work there are pretty friendly. There's plenty of parking. They have carnivals, food trucks, and different events. Check their FB page or website for dates of special events. It's a fun place to go and kill time when you just need something to do. I enjoyed my visit!! Check them out!!

We are in town on vacation from Pittsburgh. We had some friends over last night and got number one…read moreblue crabs. They tasted wonderful! It was fun having that experience with some friends. We got too many. We had less adults than we thought but didn't eat as much as we got. We had six of us eating and had a whole bushel. A half would've been just fine. Next time we will know as it was our first time ordering them ourselves without somebody else placing the order. But again, the crabs tasted great! Not too much seasoning or anything ... just right. The woman who took our order on the phone was very nice. Since we got it to go we don't know what the atmosphere was like at the restaurant/market. But based on the phone call I would say it was great. This was maybe the closest and one of the only places you can order blue crabs from and pick them up. I recall we had a hard time finding somewhere to get them.

I ordered 1 1/2 jumbos when I got home and looked in bag they were not so disappointed check your…read morebag before you pay.

Best place to get pork belly strips with the skin still attached. Great for Lechon when you don't…read morewant to cook a whole pig or even a full pork shoulder. Nothing better than that crispy skin crunch. Plenty of recipes online. Great selection of meats, produce, exotic ingredients. Most of the pre packed shelf-stable dry items are packaged with foreign language text, so if you don't know what something is, just ask.

Came here twice the male employees are creepy and stare you down as a female this is really…read moreuncomfortable I will be shopping next time with my brother one of the guys kept following me as I was searching in isle 5 I guess he works in that isle but he definitely kept coming close to me and staring me down

Outer Banks Boil Company should really change its slogan to: "You buy it, you pick it up, you cook…read moreit, and somehow you still tip us." Don't get me wrong--the seafood was fresh, tasty, and the seasoning was spot on. The problem isn't the food. The problem is the sticker shock when you realize you just paid $115 for what amounts to about 2 clusters of crab legs, roughly 1.5 pounds of shrimp, a few ears of corn, some red potatoes, onion slices, butter, and Old Bay. For that price, I was expecting a feast worthy of a pirate king. Instead, it felt more like a very expensive scavenger hunt where I still had to go home and cook everything myself. The biggest surprise? The tip prompt when you pick it up. So let me get this straight: I place the order, drive to get it, carry it home, boil it myself, clean up the kitchen afterward, and I'm still being asked to tip on top of premium pricing? That's a bold business model. The included boil bucket is nice, but unless that bucket is secretly paying my electric bill and washing the dishes afterward, it's hard to justify the cost. Bottom line: The food is good. Really good. But for $115, I couldn't help thinking I could have made the same meal from the grocery store for around $45 and had enough left over for dessert and a six-pack. If convenience is your thing, go for it. If value is your thing, bring your own bucket.

Great customer service Amazing food!!…read moreWe will be back for the food and company! Thanks Josh for an amazing meal for my parents last night at the beach

What happened to the first E-Mart adjoined to Costco and Fresh Market? E-Mart occupied the same…read morebuilding as World Market, now with new signs and different merchandise. The new location has only half of what I bought at Jefferson Avenue in Newport News (not the other store on Warwick blvd.) E-Mart was relocated virtually overnight and without warning to Virginia Beach from Newport News. Did an army of marauders lug everything south or was it quantum tunneling and computer modeling that displace matter within space...? World Market in Newport News is the new E-Mart and has only furniture, not the Asian food I was looking for. Instead, I went next door to Fresh Market and bought two bags of red, white and blue potato chips. The woman of color behind the counter knew I understood what they had done. She said something out of context with my shopping trip: "It's my turn now." As if reparations are my duty to the world and I have to hand over the American legacy on a silver platter to make things right. Oh, so that's why you keep moving things around. Okay! Don't look at me if you want 40 acres and a mule because thanks to the local radical left politicians and reverse discrimination I have neither. This is a shell game. Someone is practicing psyops.

After a few visits over several years I'm gonna buck the trend here. Nothing bad, just not for me…read more It was cool seeing all the international items. But what I really disliked was inventory all over the place...just too messy! I was told by a friend they have a marvelous butcher. That area had a fishy smell. So a one and done, but again nothing bad. A-OK.

What a wonderful farmers market that is bustling with lots of vendors. I really appreciate that all…read morethe artsy/crafty vendors are group together & all the standard vendors are on another street. It made for easy browsing! The music performances were a nice touch too. Great things here at the Farmers Market!

Old Beach Farmers Market is an amazing showcase of what local Virginia is made of. It serves all…read moredemographics of people. You can find cooked food, crafts, organic produce, fresh seafood, yerba mate beverages, dog meals, and a great deal of friendly people. It's located in the Vibe district, so even if you have no intention of making a purchase, it's a wonderful Saturday morning walk. Parking is plenty and it's so close to the sand that you can stroll to the beach. If asked my favorite part, I love getting sausage sticks as a walking snack and grabbing my favorite vegetable, shishito peppers.

A new Asian grocery store for us with a stellar choice of different foods. We loved the new variety…read moreof foods as well as the old staples. Clean and the fish station did not have any pungent odors. Service at checkout was so fast with plenty of cashiers. Definitely worth the trip! Added to our favorites!

I really wanted this place to be good. In my experience, it was not…read more The people there gave really mean looks and said rude things upon entering. Front of the store smelled horrific. I'm not sure what it was, but it was bad. Hard to translate what the words are when you don't speak the language. There wasn't much that I found to get or that even looked that good to me. I wouldn't come back. Didn't feel welcome.

I was calling around a few days before New Year's, looking for a fresh turkey. Country Butcher was…read morethe only place that had one. Grabbed a 15 lb turkey for our family dinner. Shop is clean and nice, guy working behind the counter was a gentleman. Turkey was absolutely delicious, didn't need anything other than salt and some time in the oven! Everyone loved it!

I hand girl meat from the Country Butcher Store for the lady 30 years, anytime I am in the area…read more They are friendly, fair and have s great selection! Go Steelers!

I've been a loyal Fresh Market customer for quite a while and order from them frequently through…read moredelivery. Overall, I've had consistently great experiences, which is why I wanted to share both the positives and one area that could use some attention. The Fresh Market has one of the best meat counters around. Their filet mignon is my go-to purchase, and it's always been outstanding. Their produce is consistently fresh, and I also love their bakery. They regularly offer unique seasonal and specialty baked goods that are always worth trying. Today, I decided to order their fresh bruschetta because it's not something many stores carry. I was excited to try it, but unfortunately, when it arrived, it didn't look fresh at all. Even though the container is dated to expire tomorrow, it had a milky appearance that made it look unappetizing and, in my opinion, not safe to eat. I understand that products can occasionally slip through the cracks, but I think this is something that should have been noticed before it made it into a customer's order. Whether it's during stocking, by the department team, or at checkout, I hope more attention is given to products that no longer appear fresh, even if they're still within the sell-by date. Overall, this one experience won't keep me from shopping at The Fresh Market. I still highly recommend them for their excellent meat department, fresh produce, bakery, and the convenience of delivery. I just hope they take a closer look at product quality so future customers don't have the same experience. So the next morning I woke up with the intention of drinking my Bizzy Expresso Cold Brew Coffee only to find it expired a month ago which is very concerning and disappointing! It tells me that stores are not paying attention to their products!!

This place feels more like a curated boutique than a grocery store. It's smaller than your average…read moresupermarket. The Highlights: Florals: We stopped in a few days after Valentine's and scored some beautiful bouquets on sale. Quality: The produce is vibrant and the butcher counter/meats are top-tier. Easy Meals: My favorite part! We ordered a Margherita pizza and they made it fresh. They have a small dining area with a microwave, which is super convenient for a mid-day bite. The One Downside: This location doesn't have an in-store cafe. A fresh latte or a smoothie would have been the perfect with our pizza. Bottom Line: Great for high-quality essentials and easy meals. Everyone was so friendly and pleasant. A nice change of pace from the usual grocery run.

We tried this seafood spot for breakfast while on vacation and were glad we did. We started with…read morethe fried green tomatoes, which were tasty, but the standout was the grilled crab cake on my Surf & Turf Platter. It was packed with large chunks of crab instead of mostly filler--exactly what a crab cake should be. Service was friendly, and when half the restaurant is filled with locals, you know you've found a good place. The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars was the sausage links. They were dry, had a flaky texture on the outside, and an odd flavor, which was surprising since our waitress highly recommended them. Even so, I'd definitely return the next time I'm in town to try their lunch or dinner menu.

Came here with my family on a Saturday afternoon and really appreciated the ample outdoor seating…read moreon such a beautiful day. Service was friendly, welcoming, and impressively fast from start to finish. The water was also crisp and refreshing, and I appreciated that they were generous with the lemon slices. The menu leans heavily toward fried foods, but I was glad to see several grilled seafood options available as well. The grilled flounder and the grilled shrimp and scallops were the standout dishes for me. Super fresh and well prepared as they were all super flavorful and cooked perfectly. The scallops in particular were incredibly tender, fresh tasting, and completely free of any sandy texture. The seafood honestly did not need help from any sauces because the flavor and texture stood well on their own. That is why I found the condiment situation a little puzzling. Each plate came with a large serving of tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon butter sauce, while the grilled tuna additionally came with a pink sauce that reminded me of sriracha mayo, Thousand Island dressing, or yum yum sauce. I personally only used a little of the lemon butter on my broccoli but nothing else. We took the rest home so not to waste it but largely still found them unnecessarily. While the seafood should have been the star of the show, the condiments ended up being a much larger serving size than the seafood was. Rather than automatically serving several large cups of sauce, it might make more sense to simply ask guests which sauces they would like to have. There were six shrimp, though they were fairly small, and only two scallops. Given how exceptional the scallops were, I would have happily traded some of the extra sauces for a few more of them. The portions for the grilled tuna and burger however appeared much larger than the grilled shrimp and scallops entrée or grilled flounder. The sides however were much more generous. The broccoli was perfectly steamed and paired nicely with the lemon butter sauce. The hush puppies came automatically with every meal. While I would personally prefer having a healthier alternative available, my brother enjoyed them and described them as crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a genuine corn flavor and just the right amount of salt. Overall, these were very enjoyable meals; the service was excellent, the outdoor seating was pleasant, the seafood was fresh and skillfully prepared, and the sides were generous. One thing to keep in mind is that if you order the grilled flounder or shrimp and scallops as a lunch meal it may not be enough food to keep you full.