The food was amazing. Service impeccable. Chef Kent Johnson totally know what he's doing and brings…read moreit on a daily basis! I know! I love his food! Honesty, l have followed this chef because his food is so good-consistent-and always delightfully inspired! Highly recommend!

Beautiful restaurant with prompt service. Our server Anthony was prompt and attentive…read more I ordered the lamb chops and oysters as an appetizer. The lamb chops were tasty and cooked to perfection. The oyster Rockefeller was okay. The oysters were small and the bacon overpowered the taste. The sweet praline was full of stringy potatoes. The shop stopper was the Brussels sprouts and the lobster Mac and cheese was delicious.

Tony's is pretty good & the seafood is always fresh and prepared once ordered. I can appreciate the…read morebusiness always. Service is great and that's why they stay busy because they know customer service, fresh seafood and decent quality prices, clean venue

The food was well seasoned, tasty, and hot. The restaurant was packed, and business was boomin'!…read moreService was average. Each meal was cooked to order. No complaints from me! There is no inside dining available. All orders are placed to go. I will definitely return to dine again...Check it out!

This is a superior restaurant for fresh take-out seafood…read more The menu was so amazing that we had to let the couple behind us in line go ahead because we could not make up our minds about which treat to eat. We ended up with two seafood platters featuring a REAL crab cake (very little breading, great seasoning), shrimp, and fish. The service was so good, excellent! The sense of humor of the cashier and the kindness of the chef was so kind to his staff and customers. The restaurant's vibe was very pleasant and relaxing. The customers were very diverse in all areas, some in suits, others in jeans, and some picking up for others. We felt very comfortable, the wait times were great. The location is very convenient and easy to get to and find parking. The food was amazing. We have been back a few times since our initial visit with orders for our Friday Fish night family meals. You will love Chef Skip's!

Fish sandwich was I'm definitely going back when in the area…read more Great customer service

We came here for a birthday party. We were allowed to reserve some tables and decorate a bit. That…read morewas very nice of the owners. We did bring in a few cupcakes for the birthday candles. The party was for about 50 people most over 30 years old. I love the spacious dance floor and the sound system. They played a great mixture of music that coveted all the age groups, including the must have lube dancing music. The DJ made sure we enjoyed ourselves and led a toast fir out birthday girl. The owner welcomed us, and the entire staff was very friendly. The food was good, most people in our party had wings. The adult beverages were yummy and substantial, so everyone was happy. The seating is comfortable, and the venue decor was thoughtfully done. The food service was good and the owner checked on our party several times during our event.. Hubby and I are going back next weekend to dance and dine. Enjoyable location for 30 plus crowd.

SERVICE: it took sometime for anyone to notice we were waiting to be seated then we were told we…read morehad to wait for the hostess by a waiter, and security (10 mins) FOOD: when the food arrived to the table it was cold easy fix, still good Ambiance: very appealing relaxed atmosphere BUT THERE ARR CAMERAS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM!!!!

This place was empty upon arriving. We were seated immediately and our drinks and food order was…read moretaken promptly. Drinks were brought out to us almost immediately while the food took around 10 minutes to arrive. It's wings and fries, nothing too complicated, but they definitely brought their A game. Overall I give them both a 8/10 and I'll be back for more real soon.

Oh my word, that was a roller coaster. Dakota singlehandedly earned this place 2 additional stars,…read morebecause I was about to give this place a 1 star. I sat for 15 minutes in Tee's section without anyone coming to the table. I even asked the hostess twice and she said someone was coming soon. They weren't busy or anything. The music was way too loud, and they were playing some really old music. As I was walking to go ask the hostess the 2nd time, Dakota asked me if he could help. I moved to his section and ne of the best waiters I've ever had. The food was just ok. The sangria, doesn't come with any fruit, but Dakota added some cherries and oranges for me.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's begin!. A co worker of mine's said he wanted some sea food and asked why I was doing for lunch and he recommended this place. At the time I didn't know what I wanted to eat so I said "sure, let's go "!. We walked in and looked over the menu, I was surprised at the variety of food options that were sold here! Sorry I didn't take any pictures because I was in awe of the food options because before I walked in I thought it was strictly a seafood market! I promise I will take some pictures on my next trip so you can see what I'm referring to as far as the menu goes... This restaurant has a few chairs to sit in as you wait for your food. I'm not sure if you can dine in and eat your food or is it just take out. I promise I will get more information on my next trip here!. My co workers and some of the other locals who grew up in this area said they have a bar connected to the restaurant where you can order drinks as well as order food. Remember I was told by the locals who frequent here so I'm sure there is truth to this. Once again I promise I will get more information on my next trip!. I was torn between a whiting fish lunch special or popcorn chicken and fries. I heard my co worker say he wanted the whiting fish lunch special which comes with two pieces of whiting, fries and about 4 hush puppies, and asked for his fish to be fried hard( crunchy) . My co worker also mentioned they have another special that comes with one piece of whiting if you wanted to go a different route!. So needless to say I decided to go with the whiting lunch special of two pieces of fish. I will say my first experience here was a good one, the fish was lightly seasoned and not overcooked and salty!. Seasoned and fried to perfection!. Now I told you some of the best restaurants are located in the hood, or should I say not the best of areas you want to frequent at night if you're not familiar with the area. But these hood spots have some of the best food, now this is the second time I told you not to sleep on these spots! And I know there are hood areas in every city out there, some of us may not feel comfortable in visiting them, if you are you are missing out on some of the best tasting food places, and this is one of them, so put this restaurant on the " I have to try list" if you're ever in Portsmouth, Virginia visiting. I promise you won't be disappointed. So stay tuned for more information about this "hidden hood gem"!!!...

BUYERS BEWARE: Believe the reviews!…read more I ordered and purchase a dozen of mails final cost $54. The males I received were medium males at best. I called back to the restaurant and was told that they don't sell Jimmy's. So, I asked why I was charged $54. Then, the chase down the rabbit hole began, Like, who took your order (phone), who helped you in the restaurant, etc. Believe the reviews.

Over five years later. We are finally back. How often is a restaurant as good as you remember? AW…read moreShucks is even better than we remembered. Oysters! All VA and none any fresher. Great fish entrees perfectly cooked. Fresh sides. Great service. Nice bar. Comfort seating. Check the board for specials.

AW Shucks is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the 757…read more Food: Delicious! Best oysters in this area for the most reasonable price. Go on Thursday for $20 for a dozen. The oyster po boy is my favorite. The oysters are plump and delicious Service: Quick and polite. No complaints Ambiance: The outside doesn't look like much but the inside is very chill

We had lunch at Fish & Slips and liked it so much we doubled back for dinner the same day. That…read moreshould tell you everything. For lunch we started with the crab clam chowder, tuna bites (delicious!), and crab dip with homemade tortillas. We got the fried shrimp dinner - it came with hush puppies, fries AND mashed potatoes with gravy. Everything was surprisingly delicious. Even the water was good. For dessert we had the blueberry cobbler cheesecake and it was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. Still thinking about it. We came back for dinner THE SAME NIGHT and got the fried shrimp dinner AGAIN, plus the Old Bay wings and the meatloaf with mashed potatoes. The meatloaf is huge - enough for four people. I'm literally eating the leftovers today, the day after, and it's still amazing. The chili aioli they give you is pretty good. My least favorite was the blue cheese dressing, but that's just personal preference. Jamie, our dinner server, was amazing. Too nice to be true - genuinely kind, conversational and attentive. Our lunch server was definitely on her job and got everything right, just not as congenial as Jamie. She was definitely attentive to our needs but maybe just shy. Yes the interior is a little dated, but that's the case with most restaurants on the water. They have outdoor seating, really nice views of the marina, and great ambiance. Anytime we are in the Portsmouth area we will definitely be back at Fish N Slips. Highly recommend! Another recommendation is that the business update their website pricing which is drastically different than the restaurant menu. This may catch guests by surprise. Otherwise, thank you for two dynamic experiences.

The other 4 people in our family went to the commodore theater for dinner and spider man. So…read morewithout much army twisting i convinced my girlfriends dad for a boys night with beer and seafood. There happy hour prices are really good. We got there with about 30-40 mins left in happy hour (3-7 pm) ended up getting 18 raw local oysters that were huge and an order of peel and eat shrimp. They have 1 dollar oysters or clams, raw or steamed. My girlfriends dad got a shrimp po boy and coleslaw. His meal came with frys but the bartender/ waitress got him the coleslaw he ordered after we brought it to her attention. The food comes out as its ready not as a whole order in our case, which was just fine for us. This place is in a really cool setting, sitting up high over the boat slips. Our only drawback was our bartender/ waitress did not seem to have much energy. We had to get her attention when we wanted more drinks or the check... she might have just been having a rough day. She was not rude in any manner... just not very attentive. I would definitely come back! Wanted a shirt and when i asked the hostess she went through every shirt looking for my size... she could not find a xl that wasent pink. She said she'd check with the other hostess. When we were leaving there was a nice gray xl waiting for me .... I appreciate her effort as 80% of my wardrobe is places ive been too... I had about 20-30 places on my yelp list to try on this weeklong vacation to portsmouth and virginia beach. Im glad fish and slips was one i got to!

After asking for a good seafood recommendation in town, I was told to visit a local spot called…read morePier 88, which is supposedly known for its excellent food. I headed over to the mall area, which is massive and packed with stores. After finding a parking spot, I walked inside. It was actually quite funny; the moment I entered, every gentleman at the bar turned to look at the door. I felt like I had stepped right into a slapstick movie! I was escorted to my table and presented with two different menus. My waitress, Sanaa, was very kind and helpful with both my food and drink selections. While waiting for my dinner, I took in the atmosphere. The place felt well-established, though guests are allowed to sign their names on the walls. Depending on your perspective, you might like that, but to me, it took away from the overall vibe. Despite that, there was a great bar and a steady stream of customers rolling in. I ordered four catfish fillets and a half-pound of Cajun sausage. When the fish arrived, I noticed it had a light, delicate crust rather than a heavy one; it was moist and incredibly flavorful. The Cajun sausage was served in a bag with sauce, sliced diagonally into thin pieces. While the sauce seemed a bit watered down, it still had a great taste. I chose the medium spicy sauce, but in hindsight, I think I should have gone with the extra hot. Sanaa helped me get my bill straightened out. The portions were so generous that I could only finish three pieces of fish, though I did finish all the sausage. The total came to about 19 dollars, which was a great deal. I gave Sanaa a 20-dollar tip, and to say she was surprised would be an understatement. I will definitely be visiting this establishment again soon.

I visit Pier 88 On 10/04/2026 I food was not good at all and very greasy also , that is not real…read morecatfish at all. I know catfish and catfish. Please visit New Orleans for catfish and make not food less greasy

I am going to try and point out the good and the bad - overall I will likely come back!…read more Ambiance - there was a security guard at the door, threw me off a little. Inside is very well done - clearly recently updated and very modern. Music is pretty loud in there but I enjoyed it, my older parents had a little more issues hearing. Service - waiter was very nice and friendly, they have electronic ordering right tableside so if there is an issue or error can be a little difficult to fix! He did originally deliver the wrong food and even when questioned just changed what he called it but it was wrong. Kitchen showed they likely have a lot of new staff. Medium steak came out first and each meal was delivered individually and with a pretty significant time difference. Medium steak was basically rare in the middle, we didn't opt to send it back though we could have. It was seasoned really well! I had the party platter and everyone was really great! My mom also loved her salmon Caesar wrap and my dad liked his scallop basket. Price points were on par for everything but the steak dinner and most of us had left overs. There is for sure room for improvement on kitchen side and be prepared for the auto 20% gratuity after 5pm but overall they have a lot of potential! I hope they can work out the kinks!

10/10!! I have nothing negative to say. The food, decor, service was all a 10/10! My bff and I…read moredecided to go on Saturday morning for brunch. We got there at 11:30 but was told breakfast was served until 12 so we left and came back. It was empty but from what I'm told it's packed at night. There were so many options it was hard to choose. We got the oyster Rockefeller, salmon sliders, catfish and grits, and the crab dip. We were impressed with everything. The waitress was very attentive, they played great music. It was the perfect brunch. Can't wait to go back to try more!