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!

If I could give 0 stars I would. Came into the establishment and was ignored for about 5 minutes…read moredespite there being two employees standing there. One employee did not look happy to be there and had her AirPods in. The employee behind the desk was on FaceTime. We were asked if we were dining in finally and were seated in the waiting area. A lovely server came over and took us to our seats, but then we sat for about 15 minutes with no interaction from any staff. The people at the table next to us waved someone down and asked where their server was. The person then replied "I don't know where she is but I can try to take your order". Unfortunately the food could be fantastic but we will never know due to the very poor customer service. Very disappointed because we were very excited to try this place.

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

Wife likes the place. I have NEVER had a good meal there. But go to keep her happy. I believe they…read moreare overpriced for the food you get.

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.

This place surprised me! The pictures on Yelp did not do it justice…read more We got there 10 minutes before happy hour ended so we were able to squeeze in $7 strawberry mojito and $9 ceviche Mahi Mahi. The mojito was great. Not too sweet and you can taste the mint. My husband got the Oaxaca old fashion which he said was good. The ceviche's presentation looked disappointing but the flavors made up for it. The sauce was very flavorful and complimented the mahi mahi very well. My husband said it was the best ceviche he's ever had For entrees I got the 10 oz picanha. They actually give you two pieces of steak and I took the other one home. It was cooked perfectly to a medium rare with great smokiness. The green beans were a little salty. The yuca was good. My husband liked the filet but I think the picanha was better. Out of all the sauces we chose the chimichurri sauce which complimented the steaks very well. Service was really quick and attentive.

They take reservations! Yay!…read more This place has plenty of parking which is nice. We had never tried this place before so I didn't know what to expect. I ordered the picanha tacos with rice. It was delicious! I wish the tacos had some kind of sauce on top, maybe like a chimichurri sauce? The service was pretty good. The inside set up is a bit wonky and sometimes the sun comes in through the windows blinding you. We had to move tables. I'd go back!

If you are looking for legit seafood, you have found the right place. They have crabs, crab boils,…read moreoysters, scallops, shrimp, you name it they have it! The service was exceptional, which always makes for a great experience. We most recently had family visit who wanted crabs so of course we came here! Prices are about average for seafood, not overly priced, in my opinion. Please make a reservation before you go, the restaurant used to be a home so it's not very large. I have nothing negative to say, everything was so good! Thank me later when you go!

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.

We celebrated my wife's birthday tonight at Prime 757 Steakhouse & Grill, just off Independence…read moreBoulevard in the heart of Virginia Beach. This was our first visit, but it certainly won't be our last. We were fortunate to grab two seats at the bar--our favorite place to dine--and from the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We started with the Oysters Rockefeller, which arrived piping hot. The oysters were large, flavorful, and perfectly prepared--a wonderful way to begin the evening. Our Caesar salads followed shortly thereafter. Crisp romaine, fresh ingredients, and a well-balanced dressing made for another excellent course. For our entrées, we both chose the steak and lobster tail. My wife paired hers with the grilled asparagus, while I opted for the loaded mashed potatoes. Every component of the meal was cooked exactly as ordered, seasoned beautifully, and absolutely delicious. To top off the evening, the staff surprised my wife with a complimentary slice of cake garnished with fresh strawberries and mixed berries to help celebrate her birthday. It was a thoughtful gesture that made an already memorable evening feel even more special. Prime 757 delivered exceptional food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere that made my wife's birthday celebration one we'll remember for a long time. We left impressed and are already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended.

The food is was great, tasty and timely. There was a little…read moresnafu with our drink order... we did not get our cocktails until after the apps were completed, and dinner was ordered. The server could have been a little more attentive (maybe they are still working on training). The noise level wasn't bad. The restaurant was very clean and had a casual atmosphere.

Sunday lunch, not packed thankfully. Great service and excellent portions!…read more Crab boil Mini combo gives you two half pound items while the standard combo provides one pound of each. Both came with many potatoes and a corn. Add-ons and basket meals also available. Fast service and the house sauce was delicious. Definitely had to get a side of rice so I didn't waste any of that fabulous sauce. Dungeness crab was awesome!!! Shrimp cooked perfectly. Big place and was clean. Left very happy and full. Thank you!!!

Oh My Goodness!! We ate at Shaking Crab at Fordham Dr, Virginia Beach, VA on September 10th for the…read moresecond time and it was still awesome. I highly recommend this spot! The food was delicious, the server was awesome, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was outstanding. We selected shrimp, blue crabs, and several other side dishes and they were all very tasty! I would definitely go back there again! Our waiter was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, all around a great guy! If you like seafood then this is the place to go in Tidewater!!

I was in town and wanted a seafood boil and I must say I wasn't sure as I read the reviews and…read morecompared to other places. I finally said the food looks too good to pass up. I'm so glad I went as it was just right. The place was good and clean and I was able to request to be moved so I could watch the football game. The service was prompt and attentive and catered to needs. The food was delicious and fresh and the twisted special seasoning was on point! I absolutely appreciate the other bartender Latoya who even brought the remote over to make sure she had the right channel for the football game I wanted. She definitely understood the assignment Overall the staff was pleasant and the food did not take long to come out at all!! I had shrimp, green mussels, snow crab rice boiled eggs with corn and sausage. I also had an appetizer of lemon pepper wings to get it started!! I completely recommend the twisted crab to anyone looking for a seafood boil and understand what that means lol not on a plate but in a bag with your seafood packed with flavor, seasoning and soul!!!

The place has some solid reviews, but I would rate the food lower than the average here, with the…read moreflavor being just ok, and the crab seemed like it had been around a while. They also seemed to out of the appropriate crab cracking utensils when I was there. The service to my table was good. The atmosphere was not too pleasant as it was at a mall and very dark in the restaurant. Not a returner for me.

Oh my!! Must try…read more Recommend to all. Something different My party was happy with everything. Thank you.

I was craving Jamaican food and heard nothing but great things about Cutlass Grille, so I couldn't…read morewait to try it out. Since it was a Wednesday evening, I figured it shouldn't be busy, but boy was I wrong lol. When we arrived, the wait was almost an hour and we contemplated leaving but thankfully, there were two, open seats at the bar, so my daughter and I decided to grab those seats and dine in. The restaurant was very colorful and vibrant and I loved all the Jamaican decor. The bar was just as packed and it took a while for someone to get us menus but after looking over the menu, we decided on the Brown Stew Chicken and the Curry Chicken. We also ordered Frozen Bob Marleys, which were very good. As we waited, we were able to hear the sounds of the band nearby and it made for a nice vibe. It took an hour for us to get our food but our server/bartender, Meka, was very sweet and apologetic. The Brown Stew Chicken was amazing! It was seasoned wonderfully and extremely flavorful. The Rice & Peas and Plantains were just as good. My daughter enjoyed her Curry Chicken as well. Neither one of us cared for the Mac & Cheese. Wednesdays are Groove on the Green, which is a free, Music Concert Series that Cutlass Grille hosts so I believe that's what caused it to be busy. Plus, we saw a few graduates out there as well having graduation dinners. Overall, I enjoyed my food but we definitely picked the wrong day to go. If I'm ever in the area, I would probably return in hopes for a better dining experience.

Typical bar/grill vibe with seating away from bar area if desired. Friendly staff interactions. I…read morehad the flounder platter special. The fish was well cooked and tasty. The hush puppies were a little overcooked. The only real issue was that service was SLOW. Server was slow getting to the table, drinks were slow to arrive, and food took forever to arrive. Good food, but they need to work on speed of service

This place has such great potential. We came here as a family of 4. We went to the movies and We…read morewere looking for a cool place to eat as a family before heading home. We found the cafe on yelp and we were impressed. We arrived and the place was very nice. Wonderful sports bar vibe. TV's and a nice bar However, not only was the atmosphere boring; the service was scarce. The waitress was nice. But she was more interested in having conversation with the guy at the bar. Serving us. I'm normally not big on giving reviews. But something is off here. Maybe the manager needs to be on duty. But it was obvious that we were not really a priority. We had a party of 4. We initially got the food for the first 2 people first. Then about 10 minutes later the other food came out. We ordered cheap stuff on the menu because initially we got a bad vibe. Like we didn't want to spend $17 on a meal when it seemed like it might not be worth it I'm glad we went cheap.... But maybe not. Our bill for for 4 people with one appetizer and 4 mediocre apps was $98. I can't honestly recommend anyone going here until they get up to par. And also the waitress didn't charge me for a beer and 2 drinks and a fry. I honestly think she saw the bill at over a hundred dollars and maybe was like " let my back some things off to make it under $100." I can't obviously confirm this. Honestly, if you want a beer or a drink; definitely stop through. But if you want to eat and have a family meal; don't go here The waitress was nice but barely checked on us because she was busy having conversations with the people at the bar. Not impressed and won't go here again. Unless I want a drink This place has potential. They just need someone on duty that can guide them. It was obvious that was the missing part. They have tons of potential.