Dropped in on Labor Day for a late lunch/dinner and we were surprised that smash burgers were on special. My wife and I usually come here for the fish entrées. The burgers were surprisingly good and as always, the blackened tuna bites were terrific. Our server was very helpful in finding a table on the deck and wiping it down for us. It was a beautiful day to dine outside, overlooking the marina. We were very surprised at the crowd and noise inside the restaurant as we left. Glad we sat outside. read more

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Always good good and good service at Longboards. Sitting at the bar, Brian has a good sense of humor! read more

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Lunch was good, service was kind of slow. One member of our party didn't get their food until the rest of us were midway through.

Kiki makes the BEST margaritas!! Stephanie is an amazing bartender. This has become our "Cheers" when we are in the area. Love it here!! The atmosphere, the food and the drinks are first class! read more

We had a lovely, dockside dinner here, right around sunset. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with menu selection. I decided on the daily special of Hamburger and fries. My companion ordered She Crab Soup and the Hummus plate. My burger was perfect and quite enjoyable. The report on the She Crab soup was very good the Hummus was delicious, with nicely crisped and seasoned pita chips. We were able to enjoy our cocktails and meal at a leisurely pace. This restaurant appears to be a favorite of locals...which is always a good sign to me. I recommend Longboards East Beach read more

We were not expecting much because of its rating but we were impressed with the service, the food and the value. There were 4 of us and we all loved the She Crab soup!! I got a crab cake sandwich which was huge and delicious, not over cooked like some crab cakes. Also the coleslaw was spicy which I loved but was too hot for one friend. One got the burger and said it was perfect , also big! Our waitress could not have been nicer. I'm not sure of her name ,... maybe Shana? Will definitely go back when visiting. read more

This is a very neat place that I have decided to check out. The ambience of this place feels like a very good social space for friends and family, especially during the summer. Service was very good and my sever was good with brining my food on time and the other staff were great at checking on me. The burger I got was delicious, it was a great mixture of fruity and salty tastes. I would totally recommend checking this place out. read more

Longboards East Beach - Teriyaki burger - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Tucked away with a beautiful view, good food is AND strong drinks?! Sign me up! Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. We order a bowl of she crab soup (9/10, wish there was a bit more crab), the lunch special grilled chicken caesar wrap (10/10, & it's served with fries), the longboard club sandwich (9/10, & served with soup) and last but not least, the blue raspberry cosmo, which was strong and delicious (10/10!) Service was decent even though things started to pick up after being there for a few minutes. I'd definitely come back again and sit outside next time to take in more of the view. read more

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Such a cute spot to get food and drinks! I had been eyeing this place for so long and finally got to try it. We went around sunset time and sat outside. The view by the water was so relaxing and cute. We ordered a blue raspberry cosmo (10/10, was strong but still good), Crab mac and cheese appetizer (10/10), Lava burger (7/10, a little bland), and the Fried fish tacos with rice and beans and mac salad (8/10, lacked in flavor a little but was still decent). Total bill was $70. Overall, we enjoyed our food and definitely are gonna return to try some other items and their lunch/happy hour. Our waitress was really nice also. My overall rate of experience : 7.5/10 read more

Longboards East Beach - Fried Fish Tacos, Mac Salad, Black Beans and Rice - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Longboards is such a great restaurant with beautiful views of the marina and water. Our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, always on top of everything which made the experience even better. They have some really nice happy hour deals, and we started off with the crab dip. As a Maryland girl, I thought the flavor was delicious, but it could have used way more crab. For my meal, I had the shrimp tacos and they were an absolute 10/10--fresh, flavorful, and definitely something I'd come back for. Between the service, views, and food, this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

Longboards East Beach - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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The food was wonderful and the service was great. Our server was very attentive. I had the she crab soup and grilled fish tacos followed by key lime pie. read more

Great service and Amazing Food! Everything we've had here is delicious but the Singapore Shrimp dish is definitely a favorite of ours. read more

Wanted a decent place with a friend and boy was I disappointed to the max. Don't let the ambiance by the water and all fool you. We sat down ordered few beers and got our food. Crab dip - creamy and savory! Bread was seasoned with old bay..good, but salty parts. Overall good. Fish and chips - worst I've had in my life. The "fish" was about less than half an inch thick, and didn't fill the breading, which leads me to believe it's been sitting in the fridge and old. That's usually what happens when it's sitting on the shelf. Shrivels up and becomes dry. See pictures. Also, one? I always at a minimum get two. The sides..coleslaw had potential. Good sauce, but you can see the translucent cabbage. It's screaming old vegetables. Would rather have coleslaw from KFC. Fries? Not hard to mess up. It was fine. Service was good. Staff are friendly! I'd say come here for beer and maybe some fries and that's about it. Never coming back. read more

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Parking is very difficult due to all the construction. Be prepared to park on the street. Not a long time waiting. More guys working the floor than I've ever seen and this is a top five business for me. Music is soft and its slightly busy for lunch. Food was okay.... I ordered the chicken wing special with fries. It was okay. I'm used to the food here being top notch. This won't stop me from coming, could've just been a day. read more

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I revised this a few times to avoid complete frustration. The location is great, and the restaurant itself is fine, but the overall experience was disappointing. Prices are high, and the happy hour specials aren't actually deals based on my experience. Their draft system was down, so no draft beer was available. That left bottles and cans--the same brands you can buy at a convenience store--marked up roughly four times. If you didn't want basic cheap beer, the only alternatives were extremely overpriced cans at around $11 each. This is not a good spot for anyone looking for value. I was genuinely shocked to walk away with a $54 tab and no food, no discounts, and no accommodation for their system issues. I live in East Beach and won't be returning, nor will many of the locals I regularly talk to. We already choose other places, and this spot doesn't seem to be improving. Between failing systems and no effort to offset the inconvenience with discounts, it feels like they're simply charging more whenever they can. That's not a great approach. There are much better options nearby--Hot Tuna and Stony's are solid choices. Longboards has a lot of work to do to get back into the rotation of go-to spots. Unfortunately, they've landed themselves on the "not worth it" list, and that's not easy to come back from. read more

I love Longboard's but I just can't eat there anymore. I use to love the fish and chips. Over cooked..... Now Burger night.... The fries are so over cooked I thought I was going to break a tooth. The staff and folks are wonderful but the food really needs some help. read more

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This review is not based on their food. I feel the need to also state that I've never left a negative review before this one. I attempted to have lunch here today. There were lots of open seating & it didn't look too crowded. After waiting for the hostess for a bit, she told me there was a 15 min wait for a table & that I could sit at the bar. I politely asked her if I could just sit at one of the available tables. I understood it would be a wait until a server would be able to get to me. She said their policy was to sit people at the bar & then a table. She asked if I wanted to speak to the manager, so I said yes. The manager said that was just their policy, they sit people at the bar & then will seat them at a table (regardless of there being plenty of open tables). I asked her "what about people that don't drink or are sober & forced to sit at the bar?" Again she stated that was just their policy. I thanked her & decided to go elsewhere. I'll probably give them another try because I've heard good things about the food but for now, I'm leaving 2 stars. read more

The food was so delicious but even better was Cindy our server!! Such a sweet and kind person definitely made the experience over the top and 5 stars!! We also ordered the tuna bites, and the bacon avocado cheeseburger both were so delicious!! Will be returning!! read more

The food was good, but we waited over an hour for our food to be brought to the table. We watched people come in, order, eat, and leave. It was frustrating. I probably won't be back. read more

The island ambiance is relaxed, fun, and a cool place to have dinner and drinks. The bar tender was awesome, she gave us great food recommendations and didn't disappoint! Everything tasted fantastic! I was so full but I couldn't stop eating. We came back a second time and was still so tasty! There is a lot going on in the area as far as construction but it is a cute restaurant next to the marina with a pretty view. read more

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Longboards has always been my go to since I moved here. Sadly, I'll be moving soon, but the staff, especially, Mandy and the rest of the bar staff has made me feel so welcome and at home. When I come back to visit, Longboards will ALWAYS be my go to. Thank you for making life so good! #LIG read more

Longboards East Beach - Sunset at Longboard's! - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Staff was very nice at the bar. We didn't get any food so I can't comment on that but the drinks were yummy. Lots of great outdoor seating overlooking the water. Would come back for the "coastal" ambiance. I loved that they had TouchTunes machine. read more

[beep] delicious. That's it. Kidding. I had the jalapeño popper burger and Mac salad. The burger was huge and very juicy. The Mac salad? Holy smokes, the Mac salad was out of this world. I'll be returning for that alone. But not just that. The Orange Crush was the best I've ever had. Sweat pants , hair tied, chillin' with no make up on. Service: 10/10, thank you Jada for the top notch service. You were very attentive & friendly. The inside was very nicely and tastefully decorated. The music selection was chefs kiss. I will be back before my work trip is over in 5 days. And I'll be back every time I'm in Norfolk. read more

Longboards East Beach - Mac salad, burger & orange crush - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I've dined here a couple times already and they have a great location looking off the water where everyone has parked their boats out East Beach. Both times, I've dined around the sunset time window. I prefer eating outside because of the view, but I do recommend bringing a sweater because it tends to get chilly from the breezes. Both times I've ordered the hush puppies basket. I've never had hush puppies that delicious before. It's usually the part I eat first just to get it out of the way but they are wonderful. I ordered the bacon and crab dip both times as well. I love it! And the pita chips that come with them are baked to perfection. I learned my lesson from the first time that appetizers are reallyyyy all you need, but I did order the hula burger and even as leftovers it tasted good. It has the teriyaki sauce on the burger along with a pineapple slice for sweetness. I loved it. During my second visit, I didn't order a full entree but I did add the fried fish bites to my order. The remoulade that comes with it is delicious!! I order a side of it for my fries too and another ramekin to bring home. That's how good it is lol The onlyyyyyy downside is that food takes forever to make because the kitchen gets backed up frequently. My friend ordered a to-go order when we were ordering our meal, and by the time we were done eating, we were told the to-go order was going to take another hour. If you have TIME, and good company, the wait isn't too much to mind. But I recommend ordering way ahead of time if you have a limited window to eat. The views and the quality of the food is what brings me back here because I'll dine here again, I'm sure. read more

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Great drinks, food, view and Vibe!! Just love this place! Over the years this has become our go-to. The food and drinks are always great! Love, love, love the wings and their crab cake sandwich is a must try!! Check out their daily specials. This place will keep you coming coming back over and over again!! read more

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Great place to grab a casual bite to eat with friends! I've dined here a few times and was pretty satisfied each time. What I've discovered.... Wings = 10/10. I've tried the Hula wings and I highly recommend! Sandwiches/burgers = pretty good; I tried the Huli Huli Chicken sandwich. The flavors were good but the sandwich came out kinda cold, like it had been sitting out for a good amount of time. Fried pickles = a classic appetizer. The dipping sauce it comes with is to die for (I'm a sucker for anything 1000 Island-esque). The only thing that would've sent it over the top for me would be if the pickle slices were a little thinner...like maybe 20-30% less pickle. read more

Longboards East Beach - Fried Pickles - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Ambience is amazing and Jada Is the bomb , if you ever go in there, make sure you ask for Jada (bartender/ waitress) she'll give you the best experience and plus she's beautiful , tip her BIG !! Food is top tier and service is prompt. read more

Tucked in the corner between some apartments and condos it actually is in a cool little hidden spot. The view is really nice right on the water overlooking the yacht club. I think I would like to just come here and have a drink at the bar next time. They have a ton of options for a beach style seafood restaurant so don't worry about finding something you'd like they'll have you covered. The food presentation was nice but a little under seasoned for my liking. I had the burrito that definitely filled me up but the tortilla didn't seem cooked, the chicken was warm but the rest was kinda cold. The nachos and wings were my favorite both really good, the pulled pork was delicious! I would 100% be back for some drinks and apps. -Silver F. read more

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So I walked in and ordered a bowl of their black bean chili and a side of their macaroni salad. Let me start by saying the girl the front counter could've given two craps if you were there or not. The macaroni salad was delicious like it always is. my soup that was supposed to be a bowl fit in my coffee mug when I got home so clearly that's not a bowl size I got no sour cream and no pico de gallo no green chives on it. Nothing. Total waste of money. read more

Awesome hidden jewel in the heart of Ocean View. The atmosphere was energetic and fun and the staff was great. You can't beat the view of the yachts docked in the background and the moon light dancing off the water. The She Crab soup was of flavor and crab meat. A must try! read more

Longboards East Beach - She Crab Soup - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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I've been here a handful of times, my most recent visit being on Sunday, June 21st. It was Father's Day and I was picking up dinner for my parents and I figured it would be busy (but so would other restaurants), considering the holiday. I placed my order online around 5:20p and chose to pick up my order at 7:00p - that would give Longboards plenty of time to prepare everything. For pickup, I discovered I had to go to the bar and let them know I arrived for my food. There were 3 bartenders working and all of them were friendly, but my order wasn't ready at the 7:00p time I selected. Honestly, it wasn't a big deal - my only worry was how backed up was their kitchen. Would I have to wait a long time? In the meantime, I opted to grab a bottle of Bud Light, which one of the bartenders was happy to comp. I asked him to break $5 so I could leave a tip but he replied, "But didn't you already leave a tip with your food order?" Upon replying, "Yes," he told me not to worry about the tip, either. He figured it made up for the late order (he was right); less than five minutes after that I was out the door with my order. The food was excellent and the service was great as that bartender went above and beyond to satisfy this customer. Vincent Ranhorn and his team are fantastic in both respects. Because of my Father's Day experience I will be back soon! JV read more

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I don't typically leave reviews but felt compelled to bast on Longboard's review rating and the experience we had today. At the time of our visit, Longboards had a 3.5 star rating so we were skeptical. The food was good, service was good and the price was reasonable. My rating would have been at least 4 out of 5 stars, probably closer to 4.5. Great food, reasonable prices, and amazing location on the water. read more

it was yummy in the tummy! def recommend - atmosphere is cute- right on the water and good views

We've eaten here a few times and always enjoy ourselves. Tonight was our first time eating outside- it was lovely! Great view overlooking the marina. The menu is fairly extensive including seafood, wings, burgers, salads, and a variety of sides. I always order boneless wings with Hula sauce and a side of sweet potato fries. The wings are crispy on the outside and I like the sweet, tangy sauce. Those sweet potato fries are the real star for me. Hot and crispy, tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with a caramel dipping sauce. Yum. My husband ordered a burger topped with crab dip and a side of regular fries. He said it was just okay and that he didn't really taste the crab at all. The prices are a tad high for the food, but the service is good and the ambiance is fun. read more

This is the best seafood spot in Ocean view not only was my tuna perfect but I also got to try a citrus poundcake watch melt in your mouth with candied oranges on top The chicken wings are recommended and definitely lived up to expectations The offer karaoke and because this is a family establishment they have even let children sing which is absolutely adorable this is right on the water and you could see a beautiful sunset definitely a spot you want to visit the only drawback is the construction the area has the parking lot a bit off-road read more

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Jill was AMAZING! She was so kind, attentive, and quick with everything we needed. We had a big group and Jill was extremely friendly with each of us. I hope to have her every time I come here! read more

We had nachos and a burger. The service was awesome and very friendly. Made us feel at home. Would definitely recommend.

Have dined here 3 times now and each time has been a great experience overall. First off, you can't beat the views outside and relaxed beach ambiance inside. This is definitely a place you'll want to dine when you have time as they make everything to order. So be patient, and enjoy some drinks and a view at the bar while you wait if you do. The food and drink menu is a plus as there is definitely something for everyone. The fried fish tacos and spicy singapore wings are my favorite. The crab and bacon dip may not look like much but it is packed with creamy crab and perfectly cooked pita chips. You also can't go wrong with the fried pickles and the aioli dipping sauce it comes with. I will be moving to the area soon so I imagine I'll frequent this place a lot! read more

Longboards East Beach - Singapore and old bay wings, ceasar salad, crab dip - Seafood Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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We had lunch today at Longboards and it was an exceptional experience. I had the crab cake sandwich, and my husband had the tuna sandwich, both were delicious. The crab cake was probably the best I have ever had. It was giant and made with lump blue crab with little filler if any. I could not eat it all, it was that large. Now let me talk about the service - phenomenal! Mandy was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She did an amazing job describing the items on the menu and making recommendations. She was on point on filling up our drinks and checking in on us. When she rang up the check, the receipt came back with a sweet little Christmas card. That was such a nice touch. Great job Longboard's. Give Mandy a raise! read more

Good burgers, good atmosphere with seating outside. Management checked on us a few times but it wasn't necessary seeing that we had an excellent server in Candace. I'd recommend this place if in the area. read more