I can definitely see why this place has the hype it does. At first we came in and it seemed kind of eh and there was no one in the restaurant but then our server came over and blew us away. Her name was Jen and she was amazing!!! I would totally go back to be served by her. The food was amazing I got 6 "laughing king" oysters and oyster chowder. My husband got the oyster po boy which he would rate an 8/10 (there was a lot of bread but still great) but the shoe string fries were easily a 10/10. I will definitely be back for this downtown corner cute wharf-like vibe! read more

My daughter picked this location when we were on a road trip for the day. She had a taste for oysters and we were looking for some local seafood by the water. While this restaurant isn't on the water, it's definitely close (2 miles) to a beautiful beach. The ambiance of this place has a great vibe. The interior decor has a great bar setting where you can sit up and watch TV and order some ice cold oysters. Or you could grab a table inside or outside and visit with family. We opted for the outdoors as we had a quick glimpse of sun on this rare April day, and got to sit under the umbrella patio. Our waitress was super accommodating and brought us our four oysters and tuna salad with shoestring french fries very quickly. My daughter ordered the fried fish sandwich that had melty cheese and some tartar sauce on it. It was a solid sandwich, nothing to write home about, but definitely gave us a beach ocean feel vibe. Four oyster sampler went from sweet to salty and didn't disappoint! They were fresh. They were cold and they had a great minionette and spicy horseradish to accompany. read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - The oyster options - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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I will Gate Keep No More!!! Fullers has been a Located in Historical part of Hampton is not only a local fave but one of my faves too. If you love Oysters on a half shell served Raw or steamed, hit up Fillers on Tuesdays for their Buck A Shuck. Oysters are only $1 a piece and boy do I get my fill of oysters. I love their Fried Flounder sandwich served with amazing shoestring fries.. The smash Burger never disappoints. I highly reccomend if you are looking for a quick bite read more

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Seafood and fish were so incredibly fresh. We ordered the seafood platter, fish and chips, blackened tuna sandwich, and blackened fish tacos were all so amazing. Service was perfect Absolutely wonderful all around!!! Will return again and again. read more

Went to visit our daughter in Hampton and we asked her what she wanted for a mid afternoon lunch and she said Crab Legs! We did some quick research on Yelp and found this great spot! It is in such a cool little area with cute restaurants and shops. We were there close to St Patrick's Day so there were a lot of people out and about in green! The place was busy but we got right in with 3. We had crab legs, oysters, tuna sandwich and fish & chips - all were absolutely delicious!! Wait staff were friendly and attentive. Bathrooms clean. Dining options inside and outside. We will definitely go back!! read more

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Still love their clams and oysters but I got to tell you...the last time I went then my fish sandwich was a mess. It was crispy on the outside but inside the dough was a bit mushy. Really disappointing. For a good fish sandwich goto Deadrise on Ft Monroe and get your oysters and clams from fullers. read more

THE BEST seafood in hampton roads! I always bring my family here when they're in town. The shrimp and crab legs are our absolute favorite. The staff is so accommodating and welcoming. Parking is easy and no issues ever! The vibes in here are so cozy, welcoming, and relaxed. We love it here and look forward to our next visits! read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - snow crab 1lb - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Very solid experience here. We were looking for a casual, sit down restaurant with good seafood, and it did not disappoint. It is on a very quaint lovely street with other restaurants, so it was perfect for a dinner-dessert night! We ordered the oysters which were fresh and delicious, and the waiter was so kind and gave us a full rundown of the different flavor profiles. He even ate an oyster (from the kitchen of course) with us to show us the proper oyster etiquette! Top notch service. We also had the blackened fish tacos and the shrimp dinner, which were perfectly cooked. The fries were so thin and crispy, I absolutely loved them. The only lackluster part was my jambalaya, which was full of juicy meats and veggies, but was not flavorful at all, so I would probably order something else next time. But overall a very solid experience! read more

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I was excited to try this place after seeing videos and reviews from it. It's a casual fresh fish joint and I love it. They oysters were amazing and the fried flounder was superb. I will be back. read more

Definitely hit/miss... The New Orleans classics deserve a better approach. The BBQ shrimp was awful, floating in nothing but W-sauce. The shrimp were over cooked and rubbery and were all different sizes, which before..they were the same size. I hate when the price point remains the same, but the meal is downgraded. My meal was exchanged for just 'ok' fried fish/chips. I do hope this place improves and gets back to what I knew before read more

All-around a great restaurant in the Phoebus area of Hampton! Stopped in late afternoon on a Saturday before the dinner rush, but it's not an overly large restaurant and because the food is so good I can see it getting crowded! Very nice server who made sure we were taken care of. Food: I split the shrimp and mussels boil and it was delicious! So good and plenty of food for two! We even took some home. Can't wait to go back and try it more of their menu! read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - Shrimp and mussels boil - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Found this place by accident went to go visit mango mango and they were closed so we went across the street and I am so glad that we did. Have friends from out of town and this was my new favorite spot. The service was outstanding nice friendly people. The ambiance was great. The bathrooms were clean. But the food let me tell you was everything both the sriracha salmon bites and the catfish and grits for me where a 10 out of 10 and I am not even a catfish lover. I have to visit this place at least once a month and whenever I go to the VA I definitely have to come over and get the sriracha salmon bites and a salad. This is a must try. I heard they have a new chef and they're going to be adding a few new things to their menu but from the things that I have tried there I haven't been disappointed with anything my mother she loves shrimps and the shrimps were really big and cooked perfectly. The crowd is very mixed this is located in the heart of Phoebus next to ice cream shop and across the street is a bakery it's some book stores and it's a lovely little area very safe. Sriracha salmon bites https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJBIXOQvzYM/?igsh=MWQ2NTh1NnVpMXl1YQ== The catfish and grits https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIzjmPkxcm4/?igsh=MTBvMGZ3MXBxaGdiNg== read more

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Amazing atmosphere in a clean neighborhood. This is the type of place you visit when you think of a beach vacation. The staff is friendly and competent, making you feel like home. The food is incredible with large portions. Go for the fresh oysters and seafood, but don't sleep on that fried chicken sandwich - yum! read more

It's an Ace in the town offering a delicious menu for patrons. I've been here twice over a couple of seasons and each time Fuller's is on the mark. Service in the Old town Ambience is exceptional! read more

I visited on a Sunday afternoon. I was initially worried it would be packed but thankfully they had seating available. The environment is causal but would also be a cute date night spot if you were feeling like dressing up. Rebecca F was super attentive & friendly. For drinks: I was debating on ordering the Lavender 75 or the Sal De Gusano. I went with the bartender's recommendation & ordered the Lavender 75. So grateful I did! It was tasty, the lavender flavor tasted natural & was not over powering. It was beautifully garnished with a lemon peel. For starters: I ordered a side Caesar salad. The salad was fresh & overall good but a little over-dressed, in my opinion. For meal: I ordered the Fish & Chips! They were buttery, flaky, & moist. Highly recommend the Lavender 75. I'll be back again for the drink & to try more of the menu! read more

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Favorite place to get oysters besides Harpoons. They have that $1 an oyster deal which is clutch. They have a decent amount of seats for customers. Have been multiple times and will continue to come! read more

The oyster flight and the fish and chips are always great, My favorite clam chowder, Hatteras style, has been a repeated disappointment my last two times, The use of a waxy potatoes vice a starchy one, too many of them cut into too large of pieces, and a minuscule amount of clams make for a no go for a third try. It's sad because the red oyster soup that was replaced by the chowder was unique and delicious. Aside from the clam chowder, Fullers is a great place across the board. read more

Had a pound of steamed shrimp and 12 laughing kings oysters. When I say phenomenal and the cocktail sauce was the thing that set it over the top. Sorry no before photos but definitely after ones. read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - Laughing oysters and a pound of steamed shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

This is my go to spot in Hampton for some good seafood. Come on Tues and enjoy their 'shuck a buck' $1 oysters. We ordered 10 raw and 10 steamed. Service was good. It's always busy after work hours. We also split a chicken sandwich... OMG, it was straight up bomb! Will definitely be ordering that again. All in all, I always enjoy myself coming here and highly recommend. read more

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Great food, service, and atmosphere. Our go to seafood restaurant in Hampton Roads. It's hands down the best.

Very fast and friendly service on a Sunday afternoon. Food was good but I was especially impressed by how delicious the steamed shrimp were! Such a simple meal but tasted so amazing. My only recommendation is that they get new menus as they are starting to peel and fall apart. read more

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Fuller's Raw Bar is the perfect hidden gem in Hampton to visit to if you're craving seafood. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're at a beachside restaurant because of the eclectic array of nautical decor. The staff was extremely friendly and our server offered us some great suggestions on what to order since this was our first time visiting. If you were to only order one thing off the menu, I would highly suggest getting the Caesar Salad topped off with fried oysters! While the platters are what probably attracts most people to Fuller's, the salad topped with fried oyster is unlike anything you've ever tried and more than justifies the cost ($10 salad + $10 for oysters). The Steamed Sampler Platter was our main course and was enough food for two of us to feel satisfied. The Steamed Sampler Platter came with 6 Oysters, 6 Clams, 1 Snow Crab Cluster, Half Pound of Mussels, Half Pound of Peel n Eat Shrimp, corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage! read more

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Although they look nice in the photo I included, I would not recommend the snow crab, nor as an east coast restaurant, would I have it on my menu. I like them when they're good, but these were not the best. The shrimp were good and deveined. I thought the mussels and clams were also very good. The more brackish water raw oysters were my favorite (I preferred them over the oysters included in the steamed platter), and while nothing was egregiously wrong, we spent a lot of moolah (100), and still left hungry. I understand seafood's expensive, but maybe their price point was off, because we were two of four total patrons in the restaurant at 5pm on the Thursday. The couple next to us ordered chicken sandwiches with fries, which they enjoyed but was not even seafood. read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - Steamed sampler ($38) - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I stop here any time I visit from RVA ( usually going to ikea) and generally LOVE The food. Typically my fiance and I will get the blue catfish & grits because it's so delicious. We take it to go and eat in the car. However this time it just tasted off. I also found a white stringy substance in the fish assuming it's a worm / parasite possibly but who knows. Automatically lost my appetite after seeing that and didn't even finish it. ( pic attached is what I'm Describing) On top of that I tried calling an hour ahead of time to place an order after calling 6 times I gave up. When I got there I was told they no longer have a phone which I think is a bit crazy being a business ( as a fellow business owner myself) not sure how that's possible to run a business without one. Should probably take the phone number off your website / google account for google maps. After I asked about that the 3 girls at front just had attitude. Especially the server. And I said they should take it off and the 1 server said she doesn't deal with any of that. And I said it was just a recommendation. I told them it would have been nice to know the phone didn't work so I didn't waste my time calling ahead. They told me the bar tender had to take my order even though the 3 of them were just standing around twiddling their thumbs honestly. There was maybe 1 table with a couple Eating, so they were not busy at all. I waited a minute but the bartender was doing something with another person having to do with receipts ( not sure what) but he seemed annoyed. So I asked the 3 girls again who were just standing around if no one else could help me because I have a 3 hour drive ahead of me and I wanted to get out of the area before sundown and they said no that the bar tender had to do it. He then also had attitude asking how he could help me and I placed my order and got it after about 15 minutes. The whole experience just put a bad taste in my mouth as a whole and I'm just disappointed because again I usually love coming here. Will we go back? I'm not sure. read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I typed "oysters" into my search, and Fuller's came up. So, we made the drive out to Hampton from Norfolk :) FOOD: We ordered a half dozen of oysters - delicious! My husband ordered the oyster po'boy but didn't enjoy it much; it was just a personal preference. I ordered their paella and didn't enjoy it. Traditional paella usually isn't swimming in broth, and I had to slirp this with a spoon. But the seafood was delicious! The highlight of our experience was the Nightingale ice cream sandwich, which they don't even make in-house! lol LOCATION: Spacious, fun, and many TVs! SERVICE: Super friendly service! Our waitress was attentive and helpful. Would I come back? Yeah, I'd like to have more oysters. read more

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The food was great! The tartar sauce was perfect and loved the texture of the fish. I also enjoyed the string fries. The service was fast and responsive. The restaurant had a cool atmosphere reminding me of a fishing hut. read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - Fish n Chips - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

Decent divey seafood joint. Food is well done but price to quality a bit off. Fun atmosphere. Service was a bit of a mess, forgotten order, wrong item, overcharged, etc. if you can tolerate bad service, may be worth checking out for decent seafood. read more

Fresh seafood but sauces & service could be better. The seafood on our sandwiches tasted great. I would skip the tartar sauce due to the banana peppers. The shrimp po' boy also tasted great. Had I been paying attention I would have asked for the buffalo mayo on the side. I think it would have been better without it. Blue cheese kettle chips were a delight. They don't have a kids' menu. We ordered the big chili cheese dog, hold everything. Unfortunately there was no discount. Service could have been a bit better. It seemed like the server was in a bit of a rush. The plates were taken off the table without asking. Sometimes we weren't done with them yet. read more

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Just plates full of deliciousness! What I forgot to get pics of was our appetizer (shrimp cocktail) and my happy hour Fuller's Punch. Let me forewarn you, the cocktail sauce is AMAZING but packs a punch and will definitely clear your nostrils! We love for stuff to have a kick and the cocktail sauce definitely delivers. I ordered the catfish and grits and got 3 meals out of it. You can't tell from the pic but the portions are huge. Two big filets and a plate full of grits. I'm so glad we finally ventured in to Fullers! We will definitely be back! read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - Catfish & Grits - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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I really like this place. Apparently this is the sister restaurant to Deadrise down the street, which was our initial choice but they were closed for maintenance. Fuller's is packed with a lot of seafood dishes and specials. I went with the fish fillet sandwich which reminded me of McD's. It even had the cheese! The fish was fried crisp but still juicy on the inside. The fish wasn't seasoned though so I had to put hot sauce on it to make it better. Overall it still was a 4.5 out of 5. I took a bite of my sons shrimp po'boy and it was yummy too. The sauce on it brought it up a noche. They serve orange crush and they are not weak with the liquor. Haha! There's outdoor seatings with umbrellas and the indoor can hold a small party of like 8-10. The restaurants in the downtown Phoebus area are not that large. But I will definitely come back again! read more

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My friend and I stopped here after going to Ft Monroe. We got the fried oysters and fish and chips. They were really good, tasted fresh, both had a nice batter and fried perfectly. Liked the skinny fries. Even liked the Cole slaw. People were nice. It had a fun casual vibe. Adding this place to my list read more

Like oysters as much as I do? If so, Fuller's is definitely the place for you. Raw, steamed, fried, Fuller's offers oysters from various surrounding bodies of water. I have had the steamed shrimp as well, which are tender, large, and tasty. Service is always quick and attentive. When in the Phoebus section of Hampton, check out Fuller's!!! read more

This place is great but really - their customer service LACKS. I have come to the Hampton area multiple times and we have gone here a few times. Usually in a large group. So what do we do? We show up and then they are all flustered and all over the place. It's horrible. So I try again this time because I'm coming back, I called MULTIPLE TIMES. NO ANSWER. Not once. Like what??? What kind of business is run like this? I submitted an online order and still nothing. So yeah - if you have a large group, or ANY GROUO, take it somewhere else that will value your business. read more

Was packed inside and outside on Saturday evening for dinner! We ended up sitting outside and ordering the mixed platter (oyster, clam, mussel, shrimp, snow crab, etc) and the steamed crab platter. Really fresh seafood and delicious butter dip. Prices are fair for the quality, but on the slightly more expensive side. We were swarmed by flies while eating seafood outside, so would recommend indoor seating during the summer months if possible. read more

Fuller's Raw Bar - Mixed Platter - Seafood Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

A group of us descended upon Fuller's (party of 12) without notice. But the nice hostess did not seem rattled by our appearance and was able to quickly seat us. It was happy hour so our party decided to partake of the specials, including the house speciality, the Fuller's Punch and the cheap shot and a draft beer. I think those who got the punch got the better end of the deal! Our party ordered a bit of everything. Everyone was very happy with their selections. I ordered the oyster po' boy. Usually with a po' boy, there is too much lettuce and you are lucky to get 5 oyster on your sandwich. Not with this one! It was chocker-block-ful of oysters, fried to perfection, dressed with a bit remoulade sauce and just enough lettuce to give it a bit of crunch. Very nice. I got a side of kettle chips to go with it. I forgot to ask if they were house made. They seemed to be. Also, we had the world's greatest server, Jen, who was not only friendly but absolutely kick-ass in keeping our orders straight, the happy hour drinks coming and remembering that I had a to-go order and placed it at the absolute correct time while I was having a great time with my dining companions. I will be more than happy to stop in at Fuller's the next time I am in Pheobus. Cool place with a nice vibe, great food and great service. read more

Awesome place that didn't disappoint our crew everyone enjoyed their meal. We will definitely be returning when we come to the area

I love visiting any establishment in the Phebus area of Hampton, VA; such a laid-back, cool place to dine, wine, and enjoy the local establishments. Fuller's Raw Bar adds to that narative by highlighting one of the best things you can get in Hampton, seafood! Fuller's has been on my local bucket list of places to try for some time now, and glad I went. Located on right in Old Town Hampton, Hampton burst out as one of the local power-house of dinning cousine! Having nothing but fresh seafood which I would guess is brought in locally each morning. Giving you that fresh seasfood experience. The decor highlights is love for seafood, a marina style environment with that dive feel at the same time. Local specials are handwritten on the board over the bar., yes, they have a full bar serving any beer or cocktail you may like at a reasonable price. The food itself is amazingly fresh and served hot! The servers as well knowledable of the menu and I highly recommend their recommendation., but on this occassion, I was in the mood for some fish and chips. Fish was served hot and fresh living up to their name-sake! You can get a meal served with sides of your choice or if you are in the mode for a burger, you can get that too. Fresh fish, oystrers - which is really what this place highlights themselves on. TV monitors are positioned all around the restaurant that you can see you favorite sporting event. If that is not your thing, come on by anyway just to have a good time. You can sit inside and I believe you can sit outside when the weather is warmer. I can't imagind just how busy this place will get in the summer time so call and check ahead before coming and see what the wait is like. Clean establishment, fast service, nice menu selection, and comfortable seating but on a busy summer night, I can imagine the wait would be a little heavy. Go during the week if you want to feel the experience. Highly recommended. Hope to see you there cause I will be back. Happy Yelping! read more

12/14/2025 4pm~ ordered the Big Plate: Fried Shrimp Dinner w/FF and Blue Catfish & Grits. I had to leave a review because the catfish & grits has to be one of top 3 dinners I have ever had in my life!! Cooked to perfection! The fish was juicy and the batter could not have been any better. Incredible! Every bite dipped in the cheesy grits just melts in your mouth! You have quite a Chef there! I did try one of the fried shrimp was very good as well. Thank you for a lovely dinner which completed our evening after enjoying the Hampton Roads Philharmonic at American Theatre. read more

Oyster lovers: Do not sleep on Fuller's Raw Bar! These folks know their craft. Fuller's offers a variety of oysters all sourced on the East Coast. The oysters taste fresh, the juice remains intact, & they're cleaned extremely well. I've haven't had a shell in any of the oysters I've tried. I believe, from experience, every oyster is properly & meticulously cleaned & shucked. Not one bad oyster on my multiple visits to Fuller's. Price point is totally worth it especially on Tuesday's for $1 oysters all day. Check out their Facebook page for the type of oyster that will be on special. Mine & my friend's personal fav are the Laughing Kings. We ate 5 dozen of these babies in one visit! Then, we tried their French Fries. Not sure what it was, but the fries were out of this world. Cut matchstick style, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. Also, tried their Red Oyster Chowder that was absolutely delicious! It was my first oyster chowder w/ a red sauce. We slowly ate this little bowl of soup to slowly savor the flavor. For dessert we shared a Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwich. Everything I've tried at Fuller's has been delicious. Red Oyster Chowder, Fries, Hoe cake, and of course oysters! Bar service is acceptable. No frills & staff gets straight to the point. Brandon was actually awesome. He was hospitable and went above and beyond. The shuckers and kitchen staff are on it hustling non-stop. They totally need a tip jar. Y'all rock!!! Thank you for making every visit memorable. read more

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The food was amazing! It was freshly made and fresh food quality. Please believe me when I say this ... The Jambalaya was one of the best dishes I've ever TASTED! It had some many different flavors that were married. Roasted vegetables, well seasoned, rice cooked to perfection, jumbo shrimp. Dish was hearty, and savory without being salty. It was so good 10/10 stars!! My seafood platter was yummy, it was seasoned with old bay style seasoning tastefully that let the natural freshness of the seafood shine. The boil sauce had an faint tomato base which made it feel balance and creole in nature. I was surprised at the amount of food you get for $38 1 cluster of crabs, half lb of shrimp, 1/2 lb mussels, 6 oysters and 6 clams . Added on potatoes, corn and sausage for another $5 dollars! Worth every penny! I love the revitalization of Phobeus area and hope to visit soon and see this place become a staple of the community. Service was excellent our server had dark hair and arm nautical tattoos forgot his name but he was extremely kind , knowledgeable about the menu and other sister restaurants. He also provided other recommendations for good eats in other states! Ambiance was nice and clean. They had a full bar and couple of tvs playing Sunday Football. They also have an outdoor patio which had quite a few people eating there on a 65 degree fall day. Would recommend 1000 percent ! Please go there read more

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