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    Jumpin Shrimp

    3.5 (447 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    JUMPIN SHRIMP ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Its 5 O'clock somewhere.
    Demond S.

    What a great spot down in the beach in Va. I had consistent good food and drinks. I ate there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pancakes were great. The seafood dishes were flavorful and filling. Bloody Mary's were a treat as well. I look forward to my next visit.

    I had the Battered Fish Tacos, my grandson had the traditional crab boil-mild
    Bauer H.

    My grandson and I were in VaBch for a Alastair summer vacation trip. After an evening of swimming in the Atlantic, we were hungry and this spot was only a short walk down from our hotel. The ambiance was good and there was no wait time to be seated. The service started out good, but then a few issues occurred which dampened the experience. First, we waited a good 10 minutes for the appetizer to come out and then it was cold. It was sent back and an hot order finally came, but then the entrees were still not out. It seemed like an enormous amount of time to get the food out. I guess this was because they were within the last hour of work; not sure. The manager did compensate us on the cold calamari and apologize for the slowness. If not for the fore mentioned issues this place would be a 5-star vice a 3 on this visit. The food was actually good and very tasty, and the drinks as well. I guess it is better not to come close to the closing hour.

    Fettucine Alfredo  1lb. Crab Legs
    Sharonda M.

    Well I'm not going to give them a bad or good rating. There were things that gave me the feeling or mixed results, the service , and workers were extremely kind even the Host I had a small talk with and found out he's from Belarus, while getting seated. I was visiting the beach for the first time so i was ready to have beach vibes and good food. Unfortunately the food was not the Best tasting. The Crab legs were very underwhelming and lacked season/flavor the menu says a different crab leg from the one you actually received, and the Alfredo was completely made with cheese the entire dish reeked of cheese I couldn't take more than 3 bites before ask for a box just to be courteous but i didn't actually plan on eating it later. The drinks were $18 for a simple margarita that was a 2/5 on taste as well. Overall if I return to the beach I don't think this will be a stop I will be back for.

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    Elle S.

    Food was decent. Portions are small, but the fried shrimp came with one small scoop of potatoes and one scoop of vegetables. It served the purpose, as I was late to eat.

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    Christian S.

    Enjoyed our happy hour at Jumpin Shrimp! Outdoor patio was nice and staff provided fans to keep bugs away. Restaurant was clean and played good music. Our waiters was super sweet and answered any questions that we had. Oysters were fresh and the wings were sooo good! & the margaritas were just right!

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    Deneen S.

    Thursday 8/3/23 4:53pm Jumpin Shrimp Ocean Front I decided to try Jumpin Shrimp because they were the restaurant at the hotel I am staying at. They have an average rating. I was waited on in about 2-3 minutes. This was fine because I already scoped out the menu prior to arriving. I ordered a Cobb salad and a cup of She Crab Soup. It's actually a little chilly in Virginia Beach today. The atmosphere is family friendly and they offer outdoor seating as well as indoor. Food arrived quickly. The She Crab Soup is very good w/ plenty of crab in it. the salad is as good with fresh ingredients. Prices were not too bad either. It's a 4 stars for me!! (I Previously rated this restaurant 2 stars) She Crab Soup is consistently good!

    Baja Shrimp Tacos were the perfect pre-race meal!
    Kate M.

    We were so glad to find Jumpin Shrimp on our last night in Virginia Beach. It was about a half mile walk along the boardwalk from our hotel and was such a great find. I had the Baja Shrimp Tacos and they were SO good and had great toppings on them. It was the perfect pre-race meal before my half marathon. They do have inside and outside seating, but the night we went it was pretty cool out so we sat inside. We will be back again for sure when we come back next year!

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    The crab legs were over done and service was inattentive. Never good more napkins or to go container. Small cup of soup was $9!

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    Great breakfast! We stayed at the Four Points and had a really great breakfast here. Nothing fancy, just really great breakfast dishes

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    The shrimp and grits were delicious. We had a very pleasant server. The decor was a typical seafood decoration.

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    This placed had good reviews so I decided to try it for myself. Walked in in the afternoon. It was…read morenot busy and I had a choice of seating outside or inside. Sat in a booth inside since it was a little warm outside. Bomb MI was good. It had black garlic sesame aioli, kimchi, pork belly, sunny side egg, cucumber on a sesame seed bun. The Southside was alright. It is bombay gin, St. Germaine, Jack Rudy small-batch tonic, and soda. Would have given this place a 4/5 if not for the crappy service. The rude guy working the bar was neither friendly or pleasant. There were no napkins when food was served. I stood up and politely asked for some. I found some below the register and, since the guy was busy prepping drinks, I decided to get them myself. He then said, "okay do my job," which was unnecessary and rude. Though the other waiter was friendlier, service was overall bad.

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    Came here for date nite with friends and thought it was super cute. Love the vibe inside. We were…read morein time for the tail end of happy hour so we got some drinks and apps on the HH menu. We also ordered dinner and desserts too. The food was good from the salad, fish, duck. We loved it all. The olive oil cake we ordered for dessert was delicious too. The staff was super friendly and checked back on us often. We had suck a good time we closed the place down. Love this spot and can't wait to go back !

    I have walked and driven by 100's of times and never stopped. It's not the kind of place that you…read moreare going to walk off the beach in bathing suits and get food. It's a nicer vibe. Bigger than I thought and a cool vibe inside....however....very dark! Use your flashlight on your phone to read the menu and bring your readers. Very small menu but done well. This place is not for everyone....I wouldn't bring my dive bar loving, basic burger kind of guy husband here. We started with a few apps so I got to try the smoked fish dip, cheese with baguette and apple butter. Both were delicious, especially the fish dip. Those house pickles were delicious. I could have eaten just a bowl of those. I didn't try anything else but everyone that did was raving about how good the food was. Service was good. Sometimes a little difficult to get water. I think they even have HH in the back bar. Open kitchen. Friendly staff. Foodies would enjoy this place. Worth the check out.

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    The pink dinghy was great! Service was very friendly and quick to get us seats for Sunday brunch…read more They were accommodating for finding a spot to put our baby in his carrier too. Food came out very quick and they easily added things to my order. The biscuits and gravy were delicious! Personally I definitely recommend adding an extra egg, jalapeños and cheese. The pancakes were solid too, albeit a bit pricy. The restaurant had great vibes and intentional design. Indoor does have limited seated but there is plenty of outdoor in the front and back. Well worth a visit!

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    4.3(394 reviews)
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    First time in Virginia Beach and first time at Esoteric, couldn't have been more pleased! Went on a…read moreTuesday so it was Burger Night. Arrived around 6:30 and were able to get a table but it filled up fast. Host noted we were probably new bc Tuesdays were usually familiar faces; love to hear that locals love a place too! We ordered the Buffalo Mushrooms as a starter and let me tell you, it's worth the hype. The crunch on these things is legendary. The sauce is a little spicy but it won't blow your palate out. Also the portion is enormous. We wanted to save our appetite for our mains but just kept eating them. We got the monthly special burger which was the kimchi burger with Brussels sprouts on the side and a wagyu meatball sub with fries. Dear lord that burger! I am trying to remember another burger that I loved this much. The kimchi was cooked down into a bit of a compote which melded with the cheese and gochujang perfectly, the patties were crispy as hell! The bun added a perfect sweetness. I told the server it was "stupid". I almost cried. This can't even capture just how good the food was. I'm sorry. The Brussels sprouts were a little understated, kinda like creamed spinach at a steakhouse. They were delicious but overshadowed by other menu items. The meatballs were spicier than we expected, so if you like a spicy meatball, get after it. The best thing about the sub was the pesto sauce on top, which added a nice green brightness to what was an otherwise heavy sandwich. Good luck picking this monster up, we needed to resort to knife and fork! The fries were on point. Whoever is running the frier at Esoteric has the temp dialed in. I wish we had room for dessert but we were already bagging up most of the sub and fries. The portions here match the prices. Would love to eat outside here when it's a little warmer. If you are looking for a cute spot in the vibe, don't miss Esoteric. We for sure will be back.

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