Another lovely night at Blue Pete's! The brussel sprouts were delicious, the salmon was so flavorful, the fish and chips were beyond tasty, and the sweet potato biscuits were PHENOMENAL! We love this place, from the beautiful views outside to the cozy atmosphere inside. The staff is always quick, efficient, and welcoming! Whether it's a warm summer night, or a cold winter one, we will always come back here! And it's always perfection! read more

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I made a reservation here for my husband's birthday. We did the Ocean Rentals kayak tour then were right there for dinner, which was awesome. We grabbed a drink at the outside bar on a chilly Friday evening. The place fills up quickly once they open, and they didn't seat us early, so if you're looking to eat at a specific time, making a rezzie is wise. I had a glass of white wine and my husband had an old fashioned. The OF was good, but the bartender used a shaker for it, which is a huge no-no and sort of bartending 101. You don't water down an old fashioned before serving it; that's what the ice cube is for :) We started with the crab dip which was probably the best thing I had all night. The homemade tortilla chips were great! I had another drink called the something Blossom which was just ok. Wasn't worth $13. Scallops for dinner with sweet potato fries and green beans. The scallops were great; the fries were awful. They were charred to a crisp and very stringy. My husband had the soft shell crab sandwich and that was delicious. His sides were also very disappointing. The view is what makes this place appealing and the live music was a great touch! It's definitely a popular local spot. We got a piece of key lime to go and I didn't care for it. That's my favorite dessert of all time, but I wouldn't get it here. The lime taste is too fake. The service wasn't all that great. The staff here is a little rough around the edges. Our waitress maybe checked on us twice in a 1.5 hour sitting and didn't fill waters at all. She barely stayed at the table to ask if we had any comments about the meal after our food arrived and we needed a few items. We would return, but would like to see some improvements and would come back when it's warmer so we can experience more of the outside. read more

Blue Petes Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We had a great experience at Blue Pete's in Virginia Beach. Everything was really good from start to finish. The food came out hot, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. The outdoor seating was a huge plus -- the views made the whole experience even better and created such a relaxed atmosphere. The service was excellent, and our waitress Jenn was amazing -- friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with great food, great service, and a beautiful setting. We'll definitely be back! read more

We tried Blue Pete's on a whim on our way back from Sandbridge and were blown away! It's in the middle of nowhere, which gives it a lot of seclusion, privacy, and space. Tons of parking and very ample seating as long as the weather is suitable to sit outside, which for us it was perfect. The food was really delicious and our server was super friendly. The ONLY downside is they are on well water and the taste is quite powerful. Like, I couldn't drink it, I ended up getting my water bottle from the car. So I'd highly, highly recommend bringing your own water or ordering a proper flavored beverage. But don't let that deter you, everything else really is wonderful and we will be going back! read more

Blue Petes Restaurant - View of the outdoor restaurant area from the wedding venue area, absolutely beautiful! - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wife and I went to Blue Pete's on a random Thursday night. Haven't been there for a while and was really glad we went back! Hostess that greeted us was very nice and we were seated right away without reservations. They had live music playing outside and even a fun game of musical bingo going on. Our appetizer of tuna bites was of great quality and flavor. My wife liked it so much she ordered a second with a side of veges for her dinner. My dinner of wedge salad and sea scallops was outstanding. We plan to go back again soon!! We may even try their brunch as we are always looking for new brunch locations. read more

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I absolutely love Blue Petes. First, the drive out there is so relaxing. It's about 45 minutes from my place, and once you get out to Pungo, it's so calm, scenic and country. You truly feel like you're on vacation and not in Virginia Beach anymore. I came here with a girlfriend of mine for dinner on a Tuesday. It was a hot evening, but not too hot so we decided to sit outside. The place is huge! When we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly hostesses. There was no wait for inside or outside, and it was roughly 6PM (love that for us). They have a huge indoor space, a giant bar, a private party section, and as for outside, there's a bar, and plenty of picnic tables! I've heard they deal with a lot of flooding being right on the creek, and the picnic tables sometimes can be slightly in water, but when we went, we were safe. While sitting on the deck, there was so many turtles swimming in the water next to us. I think we counted 8 at one point! Keeping the kids at the tables nearby us occupied, that's for sure. Our waitress came over quickly, and we ordered a drink. I had a kona big wave, and my friend had a glass of wine. We both had our eyes on the crab cake sandwich, which is what we both ordered. Broiled, of course ... and wow! It was fantastic. I love a good crab cake sandwich, and in VB there is definitely a large amount of tasty ones. I think this one is up on my list, though! The fries were great. Perfectly crisp. I saw they had crabby fries on the menu, and am looking forward to returning and treating myself to some of those because ... how can I not? We were in and out of there in under an hour! I'm sure on the weekends it's much busier, but for a nice weeknight dinner, we were satisfied with our visit! read more

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We have been coming to Blue Pete's for years and years. Maybe it was an off night, but the service and food wasn't great. No biscuits, messed our orders up and the mashed potatoes were straight peppercorn. Disappointing to say the least because we really enjoy the vibe and location. We will try to visit again and update the review when we decide to venture there again. I am hoping it was a one off but the time before last was a disappointment as well. read more

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How can you go wrong on BOGO Sundays?? She crab soup was great as always. Waitress could have been a little bit more pleasant but oh well. The complimentary bread was always amazing. read more

Eekkk! What an awesome vibe. Location. Concept. But.... We didn't get any where near quality of food we paid for. We left super disappointed. We like locally owned. We like good food. We came about a year ago and same scenario. Super excited to go and disappointed when we left. Crab dip wasn't hot. It was gummy and so much filler. Tuna bites.... Also luke warm & absolutely flavorless. We understand prices have gone up but quantity has to reflect that. We left hungry and frustrated waiting on service. We paid 32 for 2 drinks and they were so subpar it was questionable as to what we even purchased. Overall, skip it. read more

Blue Petes Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great setting next to waterway with lush grounds and a great play area for kids. Well prepared seaside fare.

Cannot rave enough about this place! Cutest brunch spot. We loved being able to wander outside and enjoy while we waited for our table. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were so generous. Staff was friendly and made you feel right at home. So thrilled to have gotten to enjoy this gem! read more

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We went for Mothers day it opened at 10 no reservations. We got there at 10:07am. No parking places and a 2 hour wait time. Then you only had one hour to eat and they closed at 3. Very poorly managed for a Mother's Day. I was so disappointed as I waited all week for it and my first time going. We took with us 2 widowed ladies and they were disappointed also. Their food might be good but very poor management.: read more

Glad to see they are taking reservations finally. They have done a lot to improve the outside area. Need to focus on the restrooms. Food was just OK. We have been coming for over 20 years and will be back but they could step up with some new fresh items that are more health conscious. read more

I went on a night that wasn't really busy. I was greeted and addressed by staff and made my way to the bar to eat. I will preface this review by saying that I have been in the Foodservice industry for decades and I even owned a restaurant for a period of time. This review is not meant to "downgrade" this venue-it is meant as constructive criticism because I know this place can (and HAS!) do better! I ordered the crab cake dinner and everything except my crab cakes-wasn't hot. I'm certain the sides were plated while they cooked the crab cakes but the meal was not served hot. The broccoli had no butter or hollandaise. The sweet potato fries were cooked well and seasoned to perfection! But, they were cold. The bartender was very attentive and I'm certain I could have brought all of this to her attention and I'm certain she would have made it "right"! Here's the truth-sometimes that kind of information just gets "handled" but not addressed and I felt as if the owners would want to know! At the end of the day, every person that walks in the door.should expect to be served a dinner that is worth what they paid for it. The service was perfect! The flavors were fantastic!! The temperature...was not. Side note-Sweet potato bread pudding was BEYOND! I will DEFINITELY be back ....and will guess this was just an isolated staff error. read more

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We had a party of 5 that went to Blue Pete's last Saturday evening. Stayed for a couple hours eating, drinking, and catching up with friends. Waiting for our server to come back so we could ask for out bill when another male employee came over, slapped the table, and informed us that they really needed our table because they had a long line waiting out front!! What?!?! Was their money better than ours? Pretty rude!! Our group goes out most weekends for dinner and drinks and we usually drop a decent amount of money. Too bad for Blue Pete's. We will not be back!! read more

We visited Blue Pete's twice! Back to back. It was so good. The first night, they were closing but they still were so inviting. We were going to leave but they insisted that we stay. Im so glad we did. We ate on the back deck area and the lights were so pretty. I highly recommend a little bug spray though because the mosquitoes tried to eat me alive. However, that first night I had the Portofino Pasta, Blackened Ahi Tuna bites and green beans and it was all so so good. I normally don't like tuna, but these were perfectly cooked and the wasabi cream sauce and lime were the perfect complement to the tuna. The pasta portion was so generous that I actually ended up taking most of it home. It was delicious is leftover. The next night, it rained so much so we ate inside. It was so lively and crowded but it was still a peaceful experience for us. I had the Blossom Hill, Lemon Glazed salmon with green beans and mashed potatoes. The green beans are so so good so I ordered two portions so I could take one to go. I've been telling everyone about Blue Pete's and will be back next time I visit. read more

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We were a group of six for Sunday brunch. There was plenty of parking, which was nice, and we were seated immediately, which was even better. Our server was a kind woman who looked like she had the weight of the world on her shoulders, but she still provided quick service. Unfortunately, the food was the deal breaker and the reason we will not return. The soft pretzel was served with a thick, dark mustard and something that resembled cheese with a crust on top, which made us believe both were old. We ordered five avocado toasts and each one came on a single slice of bread with a very thin layer of premade avocado spread and a few cherry tomatoes cut in half on top. The eggs ordered over easy were soaked in salt and tasted like they had been cooked in the same pan as bacon. They were overwhelmingly salty. Our lattes arrived more than twenty minutes after we ordered and were only room temperature. Why people continue to dine here is beyond me. We deserve better than this. I do not recommend this place and will not be returning. read more

Went for Easter brunch which didn't require reservations so it was super crowded. We got there a little before opening and the line was already all the way through the parking lot. Ended up waiting about 45 minutes but there was a lot for the kids to see between the water, docks and Easter decorations. The food was great- I especially liked the shrimp and grits but I subbed grits for a biscuits. Their biscuit gravy was delicious too. The kids (and I) loved the donuts and dessert. I would have liked to have seen a carving station and might suggest having two brunch lines set up somehow but overall it was pretty good! Will definitely come again when it's not a holiday. read more

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Blue Petes exceeded our expectations! We'd heard friends rave about this welcoming local spot for months, and once we finally went, we wondered why we hadn't come sooner. Their website slogan says it best: "We aren't fancy, but our food is." While the laid-back atmosphere lets kids feed turtles and fish from the docks, the menu delivers dishes you'd expect at fine-dining restaurants. We were warmly greeted at the door and asked whether we preferred to sit inside or outside. Admitting it was our first visit, we weren't sure. The hostess invited us to explore the space before deciding. Although the outdoor tables overlooking the water were inviting, we chose an indoor table with an equally good view--and the benefit of air conditioning. Our server, Kyleigh, explained their generous happy hour specials. We sampled several--coconut shrimp, smash burgers, smashes, crushes, and buckets--and even indulged in a slice of carrot cake bigger than my head (with a caution that it serves two to four). Every item was a hit, and Kyleigh's attentive service made our experience seamless. A manager stopped by to thank us for dining with them and to ensure everything was satisfactory. Staff members respected our privacy but were always ready to help whenever we needed something. Thank you for making my wife's birthday even more special--though you may not have realized it was her birthday! We will definitely return and plan to bring our family when they're in town. read more

My new favorite place. Been telling everyone i know about it! Couldn't ask for a better vibe. We sat outside on the deck. Such a sweet place. All the servers were friendly and attentive. Food came out quick too. And boy was i impressed. where has this place been all my life?? read more

Blue Petes Restaurant - Crab Encrusted Salmon Crab Dip Sirloin - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wonderful food served with a excellent service without the stuffy atmosphere. Everyone here feels relaxed and happy and have nothing but great experiences over and over again. Beautiful patio overlooking small waterway (can dock your boat for mid day munching) great for families during the day, vibes for special occasions in the evening.. can't recommend Blue Pete's enough. read more

We had a reservation for 4 at 630. We were not taken to our table until 720 even though parties without reservations were seated prior to us. We were told multiple times that our table would soon be ready. We go here often but after the experience with our out of town guests would not go back. Even after the blonde hostess at front checked in with us several times to see if we were seated yet, disappeared and never to be seen again until at our table to bring an appetizer we ordered. read more

Everything was amazing from the shrimp and grits to the chicken and waffles! Service was 10/10. read more

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The waitress I think named Sandy once she took our order and brought it to table she never checked back on us for anything else until it was time for the check, no water refills or seeing if we wanted anything else. She never brought us out complimentary biscuits like others received. We drove over an hr to eat here. So her service skills could be improved. Food was pretty good. We basically had steamed shrimp, crab dip and she crab soup. It was our Anniversary and had a promotional gift card that had to be used by March 31. read more

Been here 3x now and the food and service has been excellent each time. You HAVE to get the coconut shrimp, they were a crowd favorite! We almost ordered some to go because they were that good. The crab dip was also good, came with these crispy wonton type chips that were really good too. The green tomatoes were okay, not impressed by them, but we did like the dipping sauce a lot. For an meal I highly recommend the Mahi Imperial. The reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is that I feel their drink menu could use some better options, all of them seemed really sweet, mixed with pineapple or some other type of juice. I think some unique cocktails could be good, rather than something like a fishbowl - just not my type of thing! I think for an establishment selling $35+ seafood meals, they need a more upscale drink menu to go with it. Lots of room inside this place so even if you pull up and see a really busy parking lot, they likely can still seat and serve you. read more

Visited Blue Petes on the recommendation from coworkers. I saw some prior reviews and photos and felt confident about choosing it as a dining option. It is good for solo dining, groups, couples and if you just want drinks and desserts. There is a pond in the back with a bridge that gives good vibes for photos, proposals and enjoying nature. If seated near the window, it can be a fishbowl of sorts when people are waiting to be seated and peer in and watch you eat. Reservations aren't required but helpful if you have a large party. There is an automatic gratuity that they don't speak to, but you're made aware of when paying your bill. The feelings behind this could be quelled if there is signage to let new patrons know what the expectation is. Cash and credit cards are accepted. There is an unpaved parking lot so be mindful if you're wearing heels or hypersensitive about debris getting on your clothes and shoes as you transit. When it's rainy outside, expect splattering. As you enter there is a hostess stand and they'll inquire about the size of your party and seat you. If you'd like a window seat, ask and it may be accommodated. As you wait, you can use the QR code to go paperless for the menu. When trying to read the paper copy of the menu, I found it to be dimly lit and just used my phone. Complimentary corn muffin bites are provided as you wait. Ask what the daily drink specials are or simply order from their drink menu if you have a go to adult beverage. Soft drinks, tea and water are also available. They put a lot of ice in the drinks so be mindful of that. I found the dining experience to be fair to moderate. Not sure if it was because it was graduation season and it was a bustling evening or just latency among the servers. There wasn't enough that makes me want to run back but it wasn't horrible. It had good atmosphere to chill out and enjoy some food and drinks. The price point versus the portions seemed to have a slight disparity. Be aware that weekends are a peak time and you'll be waiting. Verify by calling in advance of their hours as they were subject to change. read more

Blue Petes Restaurant - Small mojito - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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The food was very good. Fresh, flavorful. He service as very slow. It took almost 20 minutes to take our drink orders. Then another. Fifteen to order our food. Then another 20 - 25 to get our food. read more

Visited for their Easter Buffet. Haven't visited a item this Icon of a feeding place in many years. I couldn't judge their normal fare as this was a breakfast buffet but was still quite good, especially because they were serving 100's of patrons. You couldn't be seated til they called you just because of the sheer numbers bt they had this down to a science. Bravo to the folks who arranged this shindig cuz we drove 2 hours to enjoy our meal. I would like to mention that a little decor upgrade and update might be considered very soon read more

Food was overcooked. Wait staff needs to care more. Need to sweep the floors and wrlcome customers upon arrival. Won't be returning

Blue Pete's Restaurant is practically an institution in the Pungo section of Virginia Beach. If you've never been there, do yourself a treat and check it out at your soonest opportunity. They specialize in seafood but they are not solely a seafood restaurant. They have many other choices on the menu. I'm a big fan of their Crab Cakes. These things are huge and they are cooked to perfection just the way you like it, no matter if you like yours grilled, broiled or fried, they have you covered. read more

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Plenty of parking, quick seating for a party of six without a reservation, and a nice view of the water in a natural setting. Unfortunately, the food was below average and quite frankly fast food tastes much better. We ordered avocado toast and I could not believe what was served: a very thin layer of avocado spread topped with a few halved cherry tomatoes and nothing else. The side order of eggs was overly salty and clearly fried in a bacon pan, despite telling the waitress that two people in our group are sensitive to bacon products due to high fat content. The soft pretzel appetizer was embarrassing, served with an overly thick and dense mustard and something resembling a cheese mousse I have never seen before. Our lattes arrived more than twenty minutes late and were served at room temperature. This was our first and last visit. Very disappointing. We deserve better!!!!!! read more

What a great place out in Pungo. Food was great, service was exceptional. I can't wait to come back in the summer.

Visited for brunch. 1hour wait. They don't take reservations. It was 1 hour as they predicted. Seated. 10 minutes before the waitress swept by to say I'm your waitress I'll be with you shortly. After another 20 minutes she came back. We ordered drinks and food right away but then she left our table and went to the NEXT table to take their order. After 25 minutes 2 got bowls of soup and I did not get my cup of soup, had to ask for it. Got the cup of soup, lukewarm. Still no drinks. The waitress said they had to cook the seafood for the Bloody Marys, yeah right. We finally got our food after almost an hour after we ordered. I ordered the BLT that the menu said was "loaded" with bacon. 4 strips is loaded?? My meal cup of soup and BLT was $24 but then with the added on gratuity and service charge was over $32. Not impressed at all. Had to stop on the way back home for intestinal issues from lunch. Do not recommend. read more

Came here to have brunch with my friend for her birthday. We've heard good things and love the neighboring restaurants in Pungo so we wanted to check it out. The restaurant was spacious with indoor and outdoor seating on a nice patio. We chose to sit inside because of the humidity. We started with water and cocktails. We got the Hibiscus Aperol Spritz, The Back Canvas and the Pungo Smash Flight. All of the drinks were really good which is what I have specifically heard from people who have been. For an app we got the biscuit flight that came with 3 large biscuits, along with a cheese sauce, berry jam and hot honey to accompany. The biscuits were large and had great texture but were served cold which took away from the taste/experience of eating it for me. The hot honey tasted off but we enjoyed the berry jam and the cheese sauce. For our main entrees we all happened to order 3 items marked as a "flock favorite" which included the lobster bowl, the Redneck Bennie and the hot honey chicken biscuit. Everyone enjoyed their food and I think the redneck Bennie was flavorful and extremely hearty plate full of food. I'd actually love to have the contents over grits. The shrimp was cooked beautifully as well as the chorizo. One of us opted for the hot honey on the side of the chicken biscuit and enjoyed the fry of the chicken. The lobster bowl was also a nice hearty portion of eggs and potatoes. We overall enjoyed the meal rating it about an 8.5/10. Our server Alfredo was nice and even took our photo for us as we were struggling to take a selfie. I would definitely come back here again and I'd like to try the dinner menu as well. read more

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I recently stopped by Blue Pete's Oyster Bar and had a mixed, but overall enjoyable, experience. I ordered the wings, a crab cake, and a burger to get a good feel for their menu.Hands down, the stars of the meal were the burger and the wings. The burger was cooked perfectly to my liking and had a fantastic juicy flavor. It was clearly made with quality ingredients and was a real standout. The wings were equally impressive--crispy on the outside with a flavorful sauce that had a great kick to it.I also tried the crab cake, which was unfortunately a bit disappointing. It seemed to have a lot of filler and didn't have that classic fresh crab taste I was hoping for. The macaroni and cheese was also cold when it arrived, which was a shame.Even with those issues, the amazing burger and wings make me want to come back and give them another try. It's a great spot for a casual meal, especially if you're craving some fantastic wings or a solid burger. read more

I ordered the Loaded Lobster Bowl but it's should be named Loaded Potato Bowl. There was more of BURNT POTATOES than the actual lobster. So maybe Blue Pete's should think about revamping their brunch menu. read more

Blue Petes Restaurant - This is called Loaded Lobster Bowl but there wasn't any much of a lobster but there was a lot of potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Everything about Blue Pete's is wonderful! We went for the prime rib special. OMG. What a tender and delicious steak! Taylor, our server was DELIGHTFUL! So engaging and funny! We took her recommendations for dessert. WOW. THE carrot cake is to DIE for! Thank you Taylor! read more

Blue Petes Restaurant - This is going home! DELICIOUS! - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

So impressed by this place! To be totally honest, I didn't expect to give a 5-star review just because the photos of their food looked much more "home-cooked" than the restaurants I typically gravitate towards, however that ended up being the beauty of Blue Petes. It's a huge restaurant which I also didn't expect. Tons of seating, both indoors and outdoors. We sat inside on one trip and outdoors on another. Both are great. We also love how family-friendly it is while still offering amazing cocktails and a fun atmosphere! Let's talk food: the Mahi Imperial and the Seafood pasta are both delicious! We also got the oysters rockefeller which was really good, but their brownie sundae is what we couldn't stop raving about. So well done! This has now become one of the spots we take guests when they are in town. Don't skip Blue Pete's! read more

Honestly I was a little skeptical because of the few bad reviews but none the less excited to try this place. My husband and I LOVED this place. Our server was extremely nice and kept my husband's refills on point, food was hot and delicious, and the vibe of the place was super beautiful. I want to try it in the daytime when I can see out of those big beautiful windows. We will definitely be going back soon to see what's in our gold envelope and especially to take pictures of the food since I started eating so fast I forgot this time. read more

Food was good drinking water was terrible and the prime rib tasted a week old and reheated many times