Love this place for classic fish and chips! I couldn't believe there was a place like this in…read moreYorktown. I go here and get to die for fish and chips whenever I can.

Reminiscent of the chippies I visited in England! Nothing pretentious - small and unadorned…read moreinterior, menu on the wall, order at the counter. Primarily a takeout place, there are simple plastic tables and chairs for eating there. What makes it is the food. I had haddock that was thick and flaky well battered and fried to perfection. Chips (fries for the uninitiated) were crispy exterior with soft pillowy interior; just the way they should be but seldom are. Fresh out of the fryer with no delay under a lamp they were steaming hot. Wife had crab cakes and onion rings which were also great (but my fish was better). Price was a little steeper than I expected, and restroom is tired and worn.

Unbelievable, inexpensive, great experience. The Dare Deli and Steam House gas been open for a bit…read moreover ten years. I have been a patron since August 2018. From salads to chicken, hoagies, specialty 1/2 pound burgers, multiple species of fresh seafood, (tuna, cod, catfish, crab cakes), Double Dog Dare you Hot Dogs, seasoned fries, chips and of course the best milkshakes in town. As for the ingredients that compliments the fantastic menu are the people who receive your order, prepare, cook and serve you. Always with a smile and an understanding that the final product means a great deal. The deli being located in a small town environment, the atmosphere is alive. I visit during the week, I always have a great time talking to whoever is in line to eat or Miss Montana and the crew of cooks. The small town charm comes alive. People of all backgrounds enjoy the small town hospitality and positive energy. Seating, there are a few stools inside, however, I enjoy the outside picnic tables, where I can soak up some vitamin D from Mother Nature.

Convenient little corner store best suited to takeout dining. The person taking my order was so…read moreefficient as to be compared to a polite robot. My fried oysters were barely recognizable as seafood. The cole slaw was pretty good and the hushpuppies were decent.

Finally made it here to try! Catherine started us off right. Great personality, knowledgeable and…read moreall around great. For a starter we had the Pocahontas oysters. They were clean, crispy and delicious. My wife said the Maui tacos were the best in the area! I had the she crab salmon and it was decadent and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Overall great experience and we will be back.

I've been going to Harpoon Larry's for well over a decade, and for many years it was one of my…read morefavorite spots in Newport News. I even used to go to the one in Hampton Va. Unfortunately, over time the experience has slowly declined. Food quality: The seafood just isn't prepared with the same care it once was. Flavors feel less fresh, and the overall execution has slipped. Service: Staff used to be attentive and welcoming, but now service feels inconsistent and less polished. Presentation: Even the way dishes are plated has gone downhill, which takes away from the enjoyment of the meal. Highlights: Oyster nights are still fun, and I do enjoy trying new varieties when they're available. That tradition keeps me coming back occasionally. Consistency & value: As someone who has lived in Newport News for over 20 years and been a regular here, I look for consistency and good value. Sadly, Harpoon Larry's no longer delivers on those fronts. Overall, while Harpoon Larry's still has its moments, especially on oyster nights, it's hard to recommend it as a regular go-to spot anymore.

OMG their seafood boil was DELICIOUS! We enjoyed a date night at this location, restaurant had a…read morenice ambiance, clean. Staff were really nice. We ordered Combo B snow crab legs + shrimp and added green mussels to our order, chose the Mr. Boil Special sauce, Spicy! Sooooo good! We asked to order side of white rice with our meal, and they do serve white rice, which was an additional order. Only con I see is it is a bit on the pricey side, but we were celebrating our anniversary, so it's a nice little once in a while treat. We will definitely be back, it was so worth it. Seafood boil was so delicious, that by the time I remembered to snap a photo of the food, we were half way through eating it, it's that delicious!!! Definitely recommend, and we will be back again in the future.

We went here for date night. You can park in the garage or along the street for free. It was a week…read morenight and they were pretty busy but we were sat quickly. We started with hush puppies (crisp and yummy!) and both got combos. The portions were great, perfectly cooked and well seasoned. We did mild but would probably try medium spice next time because mild was pretty much old bay spice. The staff were quick to bring additional gloves (which I needed twice) and drink refills. I didn't know that working for your food could be so fun! Definitely give it a try!

It took us 10 months to purchase some seafood from Captain Harrells, but we did it today! I wanted…read moreto pick a time that it was not crazy crowded. I wanted time to read the board and learn how they are operating due to covid. I loved their set up. You pull up, park and get out of your car to look at the whiteboard menu closer. Once you know what you would like, head to the door and knock. Someone will open the door and take your order. So simple! TIP: CASH AND CHECK ONLY! Today I had a sweet lady take my order and package it all up. She wore a mask the entire time, as so did we. She was helpful at showing us what a deviled crab looked like, and help explain other items. I really appreciate that she took the time to do that. It makes me want to come back and purchase more when businesses do that. There was also an older gentleman inside enjoying a crab cake sandwich. He had the biggest sweetest smile ever. He was a happy a can be with that sandwich, and I was definitely jealous! The crab cakes were delicious. I'm making something with the meat on Friday. Just not sure what yet. Another little bit of information, they have a restaurant that opened a few months ago. They have good food! It is just down the street near the Food Lion.

Ordered 3 pounds of medium, peeled and deveined shrimp. They were prepared perfectly and tasted…read moregreat. Definitely order from them again.

Used to be the best seafood in Hampton and Poquoson…read more We go here a few times a year for special occasions or just to splurge on what used to be a fantastic restaurant. The place is usually packed with people, but the restaurant was almost empty at dinner time. I could not figure it out until my meal was brought out to the table. It explained why the restaurant is no longer busy. Went tonight for my birthday and it was a big disappointment. I ordered the special Grilled Rockfish and Shrimp for $30.99. My friend ordered the crab cakes for $39.99. The rockfish and shrimp had so much salty and foul tasting red seasoning that the only taste was the seasoning. Rockfish is delicious and the only seasoning needed for cooking is some butter, lemon, salt and pepper. Why would any cook (I say cook because they do not have a chef) ruin delicious piece of fish like rockfish by completely covering the fish in some seasoning that is meant for crab boil. The only reason restaurants use heavy seasoning are when they want to cover the taste of seafood that is not fresh or they have cooks that do not know how to properly cook rockfish. I could not tell if the rockfish was fresh because the only thing I could taste was the seasoning that was caked on the fish in a thick coating like a dry rub on ribs. I took two bites of the very small 4 oz filet of rockfish and had heartburn and indigestion. The 6 shrimp were small 50/60 count and were rubbery with no flavoring except the seasoning. The rockfish meal was $30.99 and the only thing I can say is the broiled fish dinner at Captain Ds for $10 beats the meal at Surfrider hands down. My friend had the crab cakes which she said were very good. She could not eat the collard greens because she said they were so salty that they were not edible. The cucumbers in vinegar side was also unlike any cucumber salad I have ever tried and I don't mean that in a good way. Good service and ambience but that still does not raise the bar above 1 star. Probably not the worse seafood dinner I have ever had but it definitely is the worse dinner that I had spent $100 on.

Great atmosphere and good outdoor seating! Food and drinks…read morewere decent! Our server was nice and attentive

The service here is wonderful. My co-worker and were greeted right as we walked into the door. We…read morealso noticed that the restaurant was clean in appearance and had a causal vibe to it. They offered some wonderful suggestions when I asked what was good to eat. They told me The Shack Pack was a good choice, so that's what I went with. I got the flounder as my fish choice and asked for it to be more spicy. The food is delicious!! It was also very filling. I'd definitely go back!

Delicious food. Service was quick and staff pleasant. Can eat in or take out. I am looking…read moreforward to returning. One of the few places that knows how to cook catfish.

Kinda pricey for what you get. Food was good but two of the six of us ordered the daily quiche…read morewhich was supposed to be chicken Parmesan with onions. One order was correct. The other quiche was broccoli and cheddar. When brought to the manager's attention, he said sometimes they run out and instead serve a "backup" quiche. Seems very odd the kitchen wouldn't have alerted the waitress so she could ask us if that was ok to substitute. Manager offered to replace with something else but I didn't want to wait another 20+\- minutes for my food while everyone else ate. Also, don't order the crab and corn chowder. I didn't see any crab. It tasted decent but should've been called potato and corn chowder. We won't go back.

I wish I could give 10 Stars!!!!!…read more They have the best gluten free menu I have ever seen!!!! Their order system is amazing too. Walk in and we were greeted right away by smiling faces. Seated immediately, and our wonderful waitress was right there!! The child enjoyed her pasta, the gluten eaters had lovely dishes too. I had the crab soup-wow, absolutely delicious!! And the cobb salad with grilled chicken added. Overall it was an amazing experience!

Our first time to Yorktown and had no idea what to expect. The riverwalk area was short but nice…read more What made it great was this restaurant. The restaurant was busy. We only waited about 15 minutes. But the view of the water made the wait enjoyable. The atmosphere was appropriate for a casual place. Lots of dark wood, a bar, booths and, I assume, faux copper ceiling tiles. We were seated in a high table near the window with a view of York River. Our server was great! She helped me make a choice of beer. The double IPA was citrusy which I like. I was torn between the fish tacos, a loaded baked potato with "famous" chili, or grilled crab sandwich. She said beyond a doubt get the tacos. She was so right! I love fish tacos. The Booming Tacos, an off-the-menu item, was over the top. I mean there was so much rockfish it was over the top of the grilled flour tortilla. The moist blackened fish pieces laid atop spring mix and drizzled with a creamy spicy boom boom sauce. My husband had the Rachel, a turkey sandwich on rye with Russian dressing and coleslaw, it came with french fries that seemed to have a bit of a coating that made them very crunchy. Everything was great. If ever back in the area, this will be the place to eat.

Nice people. Good service Their chili is directly out of…read morethe can Hormal canned chili. Tasted like absolute nothing. Had to add salt and pepper to taste anything and then just didn't even eat 1/2. Paid an extra $1 for cheese and onions on top. I'm talking bye 7 little cheese pieces and the same with tiny onions. Their clam chowder was salty. And other than the fried seafood, it wasn't worth the cost. Need to remind ourselves this is tourist trap with bumped up prices for quickly made (and not properly seasoned) food. Major disappointment and a waste of $30 for a sandwich, fries and a cup of chili

We came in around 4:30 on a Tuesday afternoon- not many people, which was very nice!…read more The ambiance is so beautiful! The lightbulb "candles" everywhere were so beautifully done! I had a taco salad without meat, and it was "okay." My fiancé had the chorizo pollo (chicken breast with chorizo on top), and she really liked it. Definitely checkout during the evening hours for a cool vibe. I would come back again if in the area.

Overpriced and Underwhelming…read more nice ambiance but....the food Ughhhh This whole dining experience was very disappointing. We waited an hour and a half to get our food and it was very underwhelming and bland! Thought it would be a great place for date night with all the unique menu items and cocktails, oh well...Back to the drawing board! Catrin pinchos w chicken was just meat on a skewer with a bit of cheese sauce and no seasoning! Tlacoyo w chicken was Very dry- no flavor. I think they forgot the sauce! When I asked I was told the sauce was on it but it was dry as a bone..The corn mesa was over cooked and rock hard! The only plus were the cocktails, skinny margarita and the mojito. The salsa was pretty good! When I tried to complain I was told "sorry, I don't speak English "