I first visited Blue Seafood & Spirits over 10 years ago when they were brand new for a Yelp Elite Tasting Event, and this was my first time back for a full meal. I had high expectations, and somehow they still exceeded them. They're the highest rated seafood restaurant in the Virginia Beach area on Yelp, and for good reason. There was even a small wait on a Wednesday night, which honestly told me everything I needed to know before we even sat down. Our server, Jenny, was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, attentive, and always seemed to show up right when we needed something. The head chef also stopped by our table and was incredibly kind and genuinely invested in making sure everyone was enjoying their meal. That level of hospitality really made the experience feel special. The meal started with a complimentary amuse-bouche of roasted golden beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and balsamic. It was a classy little bite that got the evening off to a great start. Then came the sweet potato biscuits with apricot jam...listen, I could've eaten an entire basket of those and been perfectly happy. For my entrée, I ordered the crab cakes with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. These are the kind of crab cakes people are looking for. They were packed with lump crab, full of flavor, and had virtually no filler. Every bite was delicious. From start to finish, everything was on point. Great food, genuine hospitality, and a team that clearly cares about what they're serving. It took me over a decade to make it back, but I can promise it won't be another ten years before my next visit. Highly recommend. read more

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I don't even know where to start. We decided to stop in since we were in the area and in the mood for seafood. BEST DECISION EVER! The service was top notch from the moment we walked in the door until we stepped outside. They were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and even double checked to be sure what I ordered was gluten free. I ordered the Twisted Salmon Oscar (from the menu; Baked Atlantic salmon smothered in asparagus, lump crab meat, and dill-lime hollandaise sauce). It was sooooo good. I don't usually eat much but I ate way too much today! Larry enjoyed the Fresh seafood Combination with blackened flounder (from the menu; Fresh catch, sea scallops, and lump crab cake: broiled, fried, or blackened). He also ordered the Fried Eastern Shore Oysters (from the menu: Perfectly breaded, flash fried crispy, and served with our barrier island sauce) as an appetizer and said both were delicious. all of the food came out so quick and were perfectly cooked. While we waited we enjoyed drinks from the bar and they even brought out a small bit of poke, even making sure it was gluten free for me! And lets not forget desert. I enjoyed the creme brulee and Larry enjoyed the key lime pie. We probably shouldn't have had desert but how could we say no! The atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Perfect for a date night. We will most definitely be back! read more

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Food and service are always on point. Fun to try daily specials, but regular menu items are easy go-tos. Always look forward to our meals here. read more

Food and service was impeccable. My favorite new restaurant in Virginia Beach, just wish it was in a more central location but then I'd probably never get in. read more

Blue Seafood & Spirits - North Atlantic Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We had such a great experience here! We started with the fried oyster appetizer, a cup of soup, and the fried green tomatoes, and everything was delicious! My husband enjoyed a beer, while I had the pineapple mojito... and let me just say, that was a top-tier mojito! So good! For our entrees, we both ordered the seafood platter with scallops, fish, and a crab cake. Everything was cooked well and delicious. I personally felt like it could have used a little more seasoning, but that's just my preference. Overall, it was still absolutely worth it, and we really enjoyed our meal. We'll definitely be back read more

I remember no reservations accepted for this place and I double checked to make sure two people with physical disabilities could be accommodated. The staff and even some fellow customers were very accommodating to my friends to help them get seated. Other customers were excited to let my friends know that it is worth the trip. The trip was two+ hours one way. My fried oysters, cheese chive potatoes, asparagus, and crab cake were superb. The cheese samplers were on point. My one friend could not have the nuts and my other friend had some different food allergy that I don't remember- so I had to eat all three samplers because fingers crossed I have no food allergies and I like to minimize food waste as part of being more sustainable and my own culture. I seem to have missed a picture of the Jellyfish Sting drink I had. It was flavorful enough and I liked the rose syrup in particular. The blueberry lemonade cocktail was sweet like I like my drinks. The key lime has a cashew crust that sounds like it compliments the key line well and I had it the last time and loved it. I am not sure if they always use cashew crust. My guess would be yes. Unfortunately one of my friends is allergic to nuts and he could not have it. I believe all the food is made from scratch and it certainly tastes that way. I think the quality prepared seafood and the making from scratch contribute to the limited opening hours of this restaurant. If you are in the area, a must visit if you like seafood. 5/25/26: I forgot to add that I was impressed that they added a mocktail menu and vegan chicken as an option. I think that they should have a vegan seafood option as well being a top notch seafood place in keeping up w the present times for what people would like for options within reason. read more

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Delicious crab cakes. Attentive service. Fantastic atmosphere. The chef checked on every table and thanked everyone. That was cool. Interesting decor in the restrooms. read more

Blue Seafood & Spirits - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I was craving Crème Brûlée today & this restaurant popped up when I searched Crème Brûlée in Yelp! This amazing restaurant is nestled in Raving Health & Liddy's. It's always amazing to see a Yelp Burst & Award in the store front window! I was immediately greeted by a host who politely guides me to the bar. Very quickly after sitting at the bar, Bridget gave me menus & an ice water. She crafted a beautiful lavender take of their Hibiscus Martini minus the peach liqueur & add lavender syrup. It was beautiful and tasted amazing! She was very sweet & helpful throughout my entire time here. I was greeted with complimentary Shrimp & Crab Fritter & Sweet Potato Biscuits with apricot butter. Both were simply amazing. I could eat the sweet potato biscuits with apricot butter. So heavenly. For an entree, I ordered the Shrimp & Grits and it was so creamy, tasty, & filling! Lastly, what I really came here for -- the Crème Brûlée!! I was a tiny bit sad because it didn't have a crunchy top. I think it needed just a bit more caramelizing as the top was soft. Despite missing that crunchy top, it was still tasty. Bridget was so kind & noticed that it wasn't crunchy & she sent it back to be caramelized! Charles circled around multiple times to check on everyone & make light conversations Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants an elevated dinner with coastal vibes! It's very clear that the personal touches matter & there's a reason for their 5 star rating! read more

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Love this place! Small but cozy. The employees are all very customer service oriented. Charles the owner & chef has super powers in the kitchen & on the floor. He makes sure he greets every table & brings yummy apps to try. The food is as beautiful as it is delicious. The restaurant very family friendly & busy. This is our "go to" place for fabulous food, atmosphere & great cocktails. Charles definitely knows how to run a restaurant, keep employees & build long time customers. read more

Blue Seafood & Spirits - Anticipating another wonderful meal! - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Consistently amazing and delicious. "Off the beaten path" from the oceanfront and town center. A hidden gem in a shopping center in Red Mill and worth the drive. The service is exceptional. The owner, Charles is very present and goes around to everyone and speaks to them. Most are regulars and he remembers their favorites on the menu. Very personable. Pauline the bartender is also fantastic. He truly has a fantastic team but he obviously leads by example and that is felt throughout your experience. Now onto the food.....delicious. A small but mighty menu. It was a tough decision but I went with my favorite.....the Scallops and it did not disappoint. My husband went with the salmon. Genuinely a wonderful meal. Tip.....get there at 3:45 for HH or make a reservation. And that homemade apricot butter.....you could put that on a bottom of a shoe and make it taste delicious. read more

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Another amazing experience. The blueberry lemon drop martini is to die for and sneaks up on you. The service is amazing. We had someone from the kitchen staff come to the table to make sure everything came out okay. It's a little on the pricey side but totally worth it. Def recommend. read more

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*THEY DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS* BUT...It's worth the wait. Very small quaint restaurant- upscale mom & pop feel. Emphasis on small! The service was amazing and each dish left us wanting more. Don't forget to get your sweet potato biscuits! Menu items ordered (party of four): starter - spoon full of ceviche Mama Charles' Brussels The soup of the day: Cream of crab Two orders of the fresh seafood combination: One with salmon and broiled Another with flounder and blackened add side garden salad. Both came with vegetable medley. One order of the seafood belle haven substituted a side Caesar salad for an up charge served with mashed potatoes. Finally an order of the broiled lump crab cake and tempura fried asparagus (appetizer but order as an entree). My salmon was bland but the flavors of everything else balanced out the taste. The asparagus was very different but enjoyable. I enjoyed the soup. The ceviche was a surprise delivery to the table but the sweet potato biscuits were a wonderful addition to the overall meal. We washed down our dish with a glass of Prosecco which came with blueberries There was no room for dessert I would definitely return. The hours are limited but I will certainly plan around them for my next visit. read more

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Everything went well. Delicious and incredible service. Thank you for being one of the best. Location is great. Try for yourselves. Clean Happy every single time here. read more

Had friends in town who wanted seafood, so suggested this restaurant based on reviews. There was about a 45min wait for a Saturday night, which wasn't too bad. Inside is intimate and personal. Great for date night or catching up with friends. Once we received notification our table was ready we were seated promptly. Our server was very friendly and attentive!! The chef even came by and spoke to our table.Got the brussel sprouts for appetizer. My friend and I got the blueberry lemon drop martini which was tasty. We also got the salmon special that had crab meat and a spinach sauce, which was very good. My husband got the seafood combination. All the seafood was fresh and seasoned well. Our friends really enjoyed the meal. They got the creme brûlée for dessert which was yummy. Definitely a great dinner spot. We will be returning!!! read more

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Still great food, service and ambience! Great place to grab dinner! This was the second time we have visited and it was just as good as the first time we visited a few months ago. Highly recommend the crab cake! read more

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Blue Seafood and Spirits is located in Sandbridge, VA away from the craziness of the City of VA Beach . Even-though it is a small venue in a strip plaza it should definitely not be overlooked. The secret is out and it is challenging to get into the restaurant. They don't take reservations. We planned ahead and arrived at 4:44 PM. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted and fortunately there was a table available. Our server brought us water and took our drink orders. We selected the award winning She Crab Soup (in a light tomato base) a wonderful balanced flavor. Fried Eastern Shore Oysters were cooked perfectly, a little salty and succulent. While we were waiting for our apps, the chef/ owner welcomed us and presented us with a complimentary sample portion of Crab Pastry with a light dash of aioli. The three people at our table ordered three different entrees and all were enthusiastically pleased with our choices. Seafood Combination, Crab Cakes, and double cut lamb chop. We shared across our table and there was still some to take home. Crab cakes were delicately seasoned and had a plenty of crab meat. The Lamb Chop was cooked as ordered . Fantastic flavor! For dessert we shared Crème Brûlée and a scrumptious Key Lime Pie with a cashew crust. Everything about Blue is unique. You will never find anything " run of the mill" at Blue. A tremendous amount of thought and creativity has made Blue Seafood exceptionally successful. Chef Charles sat down briefly at our table just before desserts arrived. He genuinely thanked us for coming. Service is professional, friendly and top notch. Never rushed, they make you feel like their only customer. I highly recommend Blue Seafood and Spirits. read more

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Absolutely incredible seafood. Well thought through menu. You can really tell that this establishment takes pride in its quality and uniqueness. We got the Belle Haven and the Seafood combo. Both incredible. Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and key lime tart for dessert. Everything was so good down to the sides. The service was also incredible. We sat at the bar and felt very well taken care of. We will definitely be returning. read more

When walking in you instantly feel its a local fave. The restaurant had modern nice decore and the quick service was nice. I couldn't wait to try. It was nice fir them to provided comp shrimp cheese crustini bites which was very tasty. The excitement has built up and so excited to tr a dish. I ordered thier "Safood Bell Haven" cause I'm all about seafood. It came withl side dish of steamed veggies and mashed potatoes Let's just just say this. The veggie and mash was fine, but way too much on the cheese on the main dish. To a point I felt I was eating more of a cheese dish rather than a seafood dish. I normally don't care how much I spend on a seafood dish, but my suggestion is to cut back a little on the cheese or just do a traditional seafood scampi style. I will come back, and try other dishes. But honestly it's not my first choice. read more

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This was our best dining experience in many years! We sat at the bar and watched Pauline fabricate some enticing drinks, mostly martinis. We were served an amuse bouche that was delicious followed by a biscuit with delicious butter. I had Steak Diane that you could cut with a fork; my husband had a Chicken preparation. Both were above excellent. Plus, by sitting at the bar we had a fun experience visiting with other diners. The chef/owner came by several times to check on everything. When does this ever happen? If we could give our experience a 10 rating, we would! read more

Today was my second visit, and I can confirm that the reviews and ratings are accurate. The service was exceptional and quick! The food was phenomenal, with options available for those who aren't seafood fans. The pork chop might be the best I've ever had. The drinks were also good! We will definitely be back. Not a huge place so you might have to wait. Although We had no issues and were seated quickly. read more

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After living in VB for a few years, we finally got the opportunity to visit Blue Seafood. Soon after we sat down, the chef brought out some wonderful samples of a crab pâté on a cracker. For my main dish, I had a generous portion of fried halibut. It was the freshest, juiciest, tastiest halibut I've ever had in my life, hands-down. My two companions both had the seafood combo with blackened flounder, scallops and crabcakes. Both agreed that the crabcakes were exceptional. However, they were both disappointed about the treatment of the blackened seasoning. The peppering was way overdone and was intrusive to the flavor, which was a shame since the seafood was so fresh. We've had very fine, blackened dishes in the past and unfortunately, this one was a sour note. The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere of this top-notch restaurant felt very local, bustling with a nice down-to-earth vibe. I'm sure we will return for some of the best seafood in VB. read more

Blue Seafood & Spirits - Seafood Combo (blackened scallops, flounder and crab cakes) - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Great food and service! Can be busy during summer. The owner will come out and great customers and also provide a free appetizer!

Great atmosphere and environment. The salmon, topped with lump crab was a 10/10. I highly recommend the fried oysters with the barrier sauce was a 1 of 1 and if you sit at the bar you'll get to meet a Bridgette the bartender who makes really good drinks. read more

Best dinner ever . I had the crab cake and my mum had the soft shell crab. The service was great and It was the best food experience I have ever had. 5 stars read more

This was my first time trying this restaurant. It's definitely got a local vibe to it. I sat at the bar and their tiramisu lovely older couple next to me I could tell was local to the area. The waitress was very friendly and the customer service was impeccable. I order an Old Fashioned and a 1/2 dozen raw oysters. I don't normally eat Virginia Oysters, I guess I'm very picky but I told myself why not give it a go. The Oysters were very fresh and delicious. I also ordered the Special which was the shrimp and grits and it was divine. I love their take on the dish. They put bell peppers, celery, and onions on top with the shrimp and grits. It was so good. I definitely enjoyed my dinner here at this local spot and can't wait to return. read more

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Once again, Blue Seafood did not disappoint and remains one of my favorite restaurants. I do get a bit of anxiety visiting Blue Seafood because you never know how long the wait may be during the weekend as they get super busy (they don't take reservations). Charles recognized us as frequent customers and welcomed us as he usually does. We didn't wait as long as we thought since a couple seats opened up at the bar. I always look forward to their complimentary appetizer and though I forgot what it was, I do remember it was tasty! I ordered their special for the evening which was the seafood pasta which was delicious as usual. Service here is always top-notch and combined with the food and hospitality, makes it one of my go-tos for a dinner that never disappoints. read more

We were a party of 4, no reservations taken. Only had to wait about 10 minutes on a Friday night. Service was excellent. Always like it when the chef comes out to visit and check in with guests. Appetizers of tempura asparagus and Brussel sprouts were excellent. Aïoli sauce was perfect for dipping. One friend ordered duck and he said it was excellent. Based on how quickly it disappeared- it must have been. Wife and other friend order back sea bass. I ordered combo seafood . All broiled. Sides were excellent and fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Only negative- thought the portion size was a little small. Maybe 3-4 oz. This was our first time here- would definitely come back again and try other interesting items on the menu as there is a nice variety. read more

We were craving for sea food for dinner. The place is small but upscale. They don't take reservation and it's first come first serve. We waited for 40 minutes but they offer you drinks while waiting. The staff are very nice and they come randomly to check on you. They get our orders fast and brought the food at reasonable time. The food is presented well and taste delicious. I love every bit of the salmon twist and the Crab soup is perfect. They have a great selection of drinks and some alcohol. You also get to take a picture of Hector the chicken if it's your birthday. We really enjoyed our dinner tonight. I'm pretty sure we will be back again. read more

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Best food AND customer service from the cool Hostess on...the food was amazing and really good. We found this place based on their rating and it was RIGHT ON. See you next time we visit VA Beach!! read more

I have known about Blue Seafood for a while now but I haven't had the chance to check them out due to life and whatever :). However, they recently got my attention again when they were rated as the #1 seafood restaurant in the country. Rightfully so! I am regretting not coming here earlier because quality in their cuisine is prioritized here. The restaurant is small and intimate and they seem to always busy so be prepared. We ordered the Seafood Belle Haven blackened, Tempura Fried Shrimp, and She Crab Soup and it came out fairly quickly. The chef came out with a complimentary Cajun shrimp toast and it was delightful. The she crab soup is packed with flavor and it was finished almost instantly. The side of sweet potato biscuits with apricot butter is a match made in heaven as the soft biscuits with the sweetness of the butter goes together well! The star of the show was the Seafood Belle Haven which has the catch of the day, scallops, and a crab cake. The blackened seasoning was amazing as the scallops and fish were cooked perfectly. The crab cake was full of crab meat and full of flavor! Even the tempura fried shrimp was high quality! Their #1 rating is definitely deserved!! read more

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Outstanding service. Superb food. Ribeye perfect. Seafood scallops, fish and crab wonderful. The Muse Bouchette bites before the meal were fun and enjoyable. Overall pleasant and we both felt a positive connection with the staff. read more

Blue seafood.. Omg the service the drinks the food just absolutely amazing! And Pauline is awesome! We had a great time for our anniversary and can't wait to come back! Ty!! read more

This place was recommended to us. Came for Date Night with hubby. Pauline the bartender was absolutely amazing. treated us like family. the food was fantasti. the sweet potato biscuits with apricot butter was OMG! I want more. so good. Tempera Shrimp the best I ever had. Charles the owner made his way around the dining room greeting ever guest. Great food and service. would highly recommend and will definitely be back soon. Thank Yo. Northend Couple. read more

This place is hands down top notch! I can't believe it has taken me this long to come. Seriously, the only down side is that they do not take reservations. That's it. We had a party of 8 at 6pm on a Wednesday night. The wait time was about 40 minutes. We were called and had a great section. They actually served us bite sized appetizers on the house. The restaurant was very attractive with electric blue lights throughout the bar and dining area. Our server was super efficient, fast, and friendly. She immediately served us, took our drink and appetizer orders, and promptly came back to take our entree order. Everything was absolutely delicious! I ordered their crab cakes. It came with seasonal vegetables and a starch but I opted for double veggies. The crab cakes were pure lump crabmeat. No fillers. The green beans were amazing and mixed with mushrooms. I also ordered a side caesar salad and this was wonderful. My friends all ordered different entrees but they all loved it. They also have mini sweet potato biscuits that come with apricot butter and it's such a treat. Service was impeccable. Food was absolutely delicious. Do yourself a favor and check them out....make them your go to! read more

Easily the best food spot in Virginia Beach. My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner and loved our food. Absolutely delicious. If I'm gonna be honest, the ambience is a bit early 2000. And could use an update but it was super clean and nice. The bar tender was super friendly and knowledgeable as well. Great spot! We will be back. read more

Blue Seafood & Spirits - Flounder - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Their very friendly welcome as you enter the door gets 5 stars. Their amuse bouche (who foes this anymore?) were delightful surprise - shrimp canapés! 5 stars for sure! Then came their version of very soft and moist biscuits (more like cake consistency) served with apricot butter! YUMMY! Ambiance is neighborhood cozy, not upscale but clean, organized and divey. I ordered the salmon salad, asked for substitution cheese - gave me Asiago instead of Gorgonzola. Happy with the flexibility. They even asked if I'd like freshly cracked black pepper...yes please! Salmon was cooked well although they didn't ask how I'd like my salmon cooked. Only splash of great addition to typical salad greens were the blanched asparagus. This was 4 stars. My friend ordered the scallops and shrimp with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. The cheese was way too much, everything was soaking in melter butter that my friend had to "wring out" the butter! Green beens could have been elevated- broccolini maybe? Over-all food was high 3 but with service and ambiance, it's a 4 stars. read more

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Eaten here a few times in the past (before Covid) and decided to come back and see what all the fuss is. Unfortunately the service was very bad. The server seemed very distracted and poorly trained. We could see the chef walking around and even posing with a life-sized pop-up of himself. Actually the entire time we were there (about 1.5 hours) the chef was out front. This seemed odd to me (I worked in the restaurant industry for years) as it was 6pm on a Friday night and the place was on a wait list. The place hasn't changed it's look at all (except adding the pop-up of the chef) and still feels like an overcrowded bar. We ordered drinks and they came out way too strong! I ordered a screwdriver and you couldn't tell there was any orange juice is was so strong. As an owner I would be very upset with the bar staff as this can lead to people getting drunk leaving this location (which is probably why this place has such a strong bar vibe to it). The food took a while and came out dry and overcooked. Most likely it sat in the window waiting for someone to take it to the table. You can tell that the chef is making sure the orders are going out correctly and in a timely manner. There are a lot of fantastic restaurants in the area that offer a great experience, wonderful food, and at a reasonable price. This restaurant is not one of them. Added to respond to the so called "chef/owner": You just showed that you are no true "chef" by calling me dumb for expressing my bad experience. Looking at other reviews it seems to take offense from anything negative, instead of attempting to learn from them. If you were any good at the managing the front of the house you would have stopped by the table AFTER the food was delivered to the table. It was 20 minutes after we received our food that we flagged down the server to get our check. So tell me how I'm dumb because you and your staff didn't perform a simple task of asking if everything was okay. Instead you have to berate anyone that mentions a problem. Your attitude shows that you don't have any respect for your customers. read more

We were cheerfully greated at the door by non-other than the owner welcoming us into his establishment. Our wait staff was warm and engaging telling us of the specials of the day. I had the she crab soup followed by the pasta dish with scallops and shrimp which was wonderful and my wife had the Mahi which was perfectly cooked with a blacked char yet moist and tender center. I would definitely recommend this quaint eatery and we would certainly be back when in the VB area! read more

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The service was definitely FAMILY FRIENDLY , very professional and courteous. The crowd was kind of small town oriented, and the people at the bar were a little rowdy . The food was professionally done, perfectly cooked, and the portions were just right. My wife's salmon was large and had a huge mound of crab on top, and my oysters were perfectly breaded and cooked. We had the Keylime pie for dessert which was better in some ways than that which you can get in Key West. The chef / owner came out twice to talk with us and was like talking to the head chef in a New York restaurant, but extremely courteous and genuinely friendly. The creamy tomato crab soup was a very nice variation on something which can be traditionally very bland. I am recommending this to my friends and expect to be back next year when we make our vacation trip back to VA Beach. read more

Great atmosphere, but a very close intimate setting. This little Virginia Beach secret stay full and the customers wait to get their turn to enjoy the delights awaiting inside. Great wine, beer, and cocktail menu and excellent fresh made-to-order seafood dishes. Charlie the owner, and chef was really inviting. He came to our table and asked me my name. Me: Stacy Charlie: I thought that was you. (turning to my wife) Charlie: Stacy told me you are the most awesome dinner date he has ever had (while settidown the shrimp cocktails) Lol Casey our server was just as awesome, very familiar with the menu and she ran down the specials with ease of memory. My wife and I ended up getting the same dinner, go figure. Bell Haven Seafood. Lump crab meat, scallops, and shrimp in a buttery sauce covered with cheese and broiled to perfection. It's a party in your mouth! Our entire meal was exquisite including the key lime pie we shared. (made in-house with a graham cracker crust!) sorry no pic... but trust me it was delicious If you follow my reviews you know I rarely give out five stars but this restaurant was very impressive in service, and deserve every star they get. read more

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