Hands down the best happy hour in the city. I'd argue it's probably the best restaurant too. The…read moreraw oysters are killer, as are the cocktails. The best thing they ever did was to bring the short rib back! I recommend this place to literally anyone who asks for a rec. Be prepared for a wait unless you get to HH early on a random weekday.

This past weekend my in laws were in town. We were on the boardwalk and they wanted oysters... I…read moresaid say less! I had been to The Atlantic years ago and had a great time. I think this time was even better! We arrived around 230 on a Saturday, lucky for us happy hour started at 3 and we had a 30 minute wait for 6 people. Literally perfect timing because no one was waiting before us and about 10-20 minutes later the waiting area became packed for that 3 o clock happy hour. Side note: happy hour is from 3-7, 7 days a week! The service was phenomenal, the whole staff was so nice and accommodating. While we waited for our table, we were able to order a cocktail from one of the waitresses. We also had a baby with a stroller and they made sure we had plenty of room once we were seated at our table. The food was amazing, I'm a fan of cooked oyster but i decided to be a little spontaneous and try them raw. I was pleasantly surprised at how fresh and clean tasting these oysters were. It reminded me of eating sashimi. My wife and father in law had the lobster rolls, they both loved them! My son had the double cheeseburger from the happy hour menu, literally cannot beat this deal. $6 double cheeseburger with fries on the boardwalk is unimaginable lol. I had the Nashville hot chicken, which was good but maybe could've used a little more flavor. But the quality of the sandwich as a whole was spot on. I really don't have any complaints, this was the highlight of our day. My in laws live in Wisconsin but they travel a bunch and they said that these oysters were some of the best they had ever had. They would never see 1$ oysters where they live, so I'm glad we were able to come here and create this memory together. If you've ever debated whether taking the trip to the strip is worth it, it is! Definitely check this place out!

Lager Heads GOOD:…read moreThe burgers and fries, the service was also wonderful. BAD: Not much, a little pricey but if you stick to the sandwiches, given it's beach town, the value is reasonable. Other menu items get into the 30s quick and appetizers are steep. Lager Heads was on the agenda from some restaurant research. Iam glad I tried it - the burger felt like a 1/2 pounder, juicy and seasoned, yet still cooked perfect. The fries are seasoned, very crispy and came with the burger which I liked. They had a great line up of burgers, I'd love to try another. The Knockout burger was fantastic, but the Cowboy burger on texas toast sounded great as well. You'll quickly leave the 17 to 20 dollar range if you leave sandwiches, but the service, the portions, and the quality make it worth a treat. It was February, so I couldn't partake in what looked like great outdoor seating. That's something else I'd like to try if I returned in the summer.

First time dining in at the oceanfront restaurant in hotel . This place was a perfect spot for…read morelunch it's attach to the Hilton hotel and with dine in only they did do complementary Valet parking, which was nice, especially at the oceanfront. We were able to seat anywhere we chose the booth hightop where we had a perfect view of the ocean water and we even saw dolphins passing through while are stay. The atmosphere is perfect for that more intimate experience for lunch and dinner and the light decor was nice and unique with cozy seating with perfect views of the ocean water . We came during restaurant week this spot was very good from the service the space and food we did their $20 lunch menu which included appetizers and entrees portions were definitely worth the option they had. I did the Caesar salad, a nice light salad surprisingly to start off with the entrée which was their burger and that burger was well seasoned well prepared delicious it's honestly my favorite will be back again for it during the summertime or another dine in plus you can do either the lunch or dinner option anytime during restaurant week the only difference is dinner gives you a dessert and that is $35 per person. The drink was a good choice to pair with our food. my favorite was their orange crush a perfect classic for the beach. Definitely a drink to have in the summer if you want a good crush they got an option with different flavors I did the original orange crush which was light and sweet. Overall a good start to restaurant week and trying something different.

Always great service and atmosphere. Perfect location for lunch, happy hour or dinner. With beach…read moreviews and options to sit inside, out or half and half. The view is great they are always busy but that never affects the speed or quality of service. I have been here at different occasions and hours of day and don't have a single complaint. If you have family coming from out of town this is the spot to bring them to. Between the crushes, the food and the views you will not be disappointed.

I really enjoyed my dinner at Chix on the Beach! I ordered the Tuna sandwich blackened with a side…read moreof fries, a kids chicken tender meal with hush puppies and a kids Mac & cheese. I had a taste of everything and all items were delicious! The hush puppies were extra delicious with the honey butter. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean.

awesome place! nice vibe!…read moregreat lobster rolls.. clam chowder was yumm.. always very crowded..

Authentic New England seafood casual restaurant with fresh lobster rolls hot or cold fried fish…read morewhole belly clams or strips scallops and whoopie pies. Skip the chains and come here you won't be disappointed. Service and quality is very good. Ambiance is casual and reminiscent of a beach clam place like my family ran for years. Highly recommend

Stumbled upon here during my visit to VA beach this weekend. This place is amazing! The staff is so…read morehardworking and kind and amazing all around. The drinks and food are also phenomenal I am from Arizona and am very very picky about my Mexican food. Also being Mexican myself but the food was out of this world I had the carne asada street tacos and the dragon berry mojito. Both which were out of this world!!! I def will try to make a trip before I leave town this weekend.

The steak, shrimp, chicken fajitas were great. The service was great and I loved the decorations in…read morethe place. My only complaint was the horchata was not authentic and just tasted like flavored milk so NOT worth ordering. Their side of queso was also questionable and didn't taste like queso.

I attempted placing an order from the Domoishi website for Hilltop. Saw a Family Bundle option for…read morea pick 2 protein Poke Bowl. Made the payment and headed into the store for pickup some 10 minutes later. Things turned really sideways from there with added 20+ minutes to resolve the issue. The cashier claimed the Bundle is just a regular poke bowl with a drink for $23. It comes in a regular sized poke bowl and not family size or anything like that. There's no mention of this or about the drink. So we requested we cancel the order and we place an order for 2 poke bowls with 2 proteins. He said no. No order can be canceled for refund. Just grab a drink from the fridge or buy a separate poke bowl and get $5 off if we spend $35. First of all, the cost of buying a 2 protein poke bowl and a drink is less than $23. It's not on the website that the Family Bundle is not a family sized entree with a drink. The man kept arguing until the manager trotted in. She attempted making things right by refunding and voiding the original order and allowed us to order two Poke Bowls w/ 2 proteins. I still didn't appreciate being accused of not wanting the issues to be resolved and that she's just trying to help by giving us a $5 refund. Um..... I'm not the one who came up with this problem. I don't care who the website administrators or UI / UX engineers are. I'm the customer. I thought I can just go in, pick up the order, and eat. The poke bowl itself had meager amounts of fish, too much ginger and seaweed salad, and not much rice. The fish tasted sour and overcooked. The man did a poor job packaging the sauces and the manager had to step in again to assist. The lack of proper utensils or napkins included added to its poor experience. I may try Domoishi again in the future but not anytime soon. I sure don't plan to return to the Hilltop location again. The complete lack of customers and empty parking lot should have told me something prior to entering.

I stopped here for some lunch. This was only my second time trying this chain. The young man inside…read morewho attended me was very accommodating and helped me choose the best items for my poke bowl. I asked for his recommendation in teas and he suggested the amber Boba tea. My meal was delicious once again. I loved how fresh everything tasted. The ambience is quite charming. I will definitely come back here and recommend it to friends.

Waterman's was an excellent brunch experience and we will definitely be returning soon. The food…read morecame out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. A special shoutout to our waitress, Nikki, who was amazing. We had several substitutions, sides, and food allergies within our group, and what could have easily turned into incorrect orders was handled perfectly. She got everything right, was attentive, professional, and made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. It was brunch time and not too busy, which made for a relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend trying the fried chicken, shrimp and crab omelette, and the home fries. Everything was flavorful and prepared perfectly. Great food, outstanding service, and a wonderful overall experience. Highly recommend!

Upon arrival the valet was really cool and they work on tips. They were super friendly and I must…read moresay they were truly a dream, respectful of my vehicle and I didnt have a long wait time upon pick either. There was quite a few people here on a Monday night and that was actually really refreshing. I was seated on the covered patio outside which wasn't an issue. It was a bit chilly outside but it was fine where I was but I was happy I had on long sleeves. After being seated my server greeted and told what the fish of the day was, which was rock fish but I settled on the Cajun chicken pasta. I didn't wait long for the food at all, at first I thought that was pretty awesome until I received my pasta and it was drier than the Sahara desert. Then to add insult to injury there was a charge to have sauce added but so be it because there was no amount of swishing around my pasta to spread the sauce to even attempt to be satisfied. The sauce creation took longer than it did to get the actual meal and that's what earned the 3 stars because my meal was certainly cold by the time I received the sauce. Ridiculous. My server via it all did check on me and by no means did I hold it against him at all and still tipped him handsomely. Did I mention this was my first time here on a solo date for self...first impressions huh smh I will have to come back again to see if the service is better on a warmer day. Wasnt impressed by yesterday's meal but the customer service was great with the actual people interaction l had.

I would like to add a comment about the review that was just left about his experience with…read morebringing in his dog. I am a regular customer and have never seen the staff be anything but respectful and polite. I was a witness to this interaction. His dog had no identification as a service dog. The manager politely informed him of Virginia's policy on service animals. She also showed him where the policy is posted in the restaurant. Virginia, unfortunately, does not recognize emotional support animals as service dogs who are afforded the same accommodations as such. The staff is phenomenal here, the food is amazing, and its 30 years in business is a testament to the iconic reputation Big Sam's has. We all love dogs but restaurants have to abide by state law and Health codes. Viva La Big Sam's!

To the owner who replied to my earlier comments that I posted, bringing in a service dog. You…read morementioned how your staff said our dog was misbehaving. That is totally incorrect as our fully trained Dog was in your reception area no longer than 12 to 15 seconds before we were told we could not bring her in. And they were told she had to have a vest that said service dog. I've taken her to many other establishments here in Virginia Beach and no problems whatsoever. As for my experience, I'm retired but I have 45 plus years in the business. I've operated multiple outlets at one time. Also restaurants that have had over 400 seats. A major comparison to your tiny outlet. I've even operated a restaurant where we once did 418 covers in a sit-down full-service restaurant from 6:00 until 10:15. It is called knowing how to turn the tables. It is still a record to this date. So I definitely know that I have the experience to make a full and clear objective comment regarding your restaurant. As for the Ho chi Minh comment, maybe you folks should approach the Virginia Beach city council and tell them you need to close until they get the road condition improved. They should be willing to give you a government handout after all, I am sure you took one during the covid epidemic. By the way, I have over 10 years experience with the department of Defense/ United States Marine Corps operating their food and beverage outlets. And during the epidemic we remained open after 3 days because we set up a food to go program that serviced our military personnel. Just work on improving your little outlet. You may be getting better comments in the future.

A birthday dinner at Zoe's Steak & Seafood proved to be a wonderful reminder of what fine dining…read moreshould be. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt special. The valet greeted us warmly, parked the car, and even opened the door for my wife -- a small but meaningful touch that set the tone for the evening. At the table, we were pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful birthday card signed by the entire staff. Shortly after being seated, John, our server, welcomed us, wished me a happy birthday, and took our drink orders. When he returned, he walked us through the evening's specials with professionalism and enthusiasm. We began with the sea scallops ($26), cooked perfectly and finished with kabocha squash purée, hazelnut, crispy sage, Honeycrisp apple, and fennel relish. The dish was beautifully balanced and outstandingly delicious. Next, we shared Zoe's Caesar salad ($14), their interpretation of the classic. Served as a split wedge with green goddess Caesar dressing, brioche croutons, chicharrón bacon, roasted tomatoes, and finely grated Parmesan, every component was fresh and flavorful. We thoroughly enjoyed it. For dinner, my wife selected the 7 oz Creekstone filet mignon ($59), cooked perfectly to medium rare and served with Boursin whipped potatoes, caulilini, and truffle demi-glace. It was a creative dish, and all the components worked harmoniously. She enjoyed it very much. I chose the local catch halibut ($54), accompanied by butternut squash risotto, crispy cider-glazed Brussels sprouts, beurre noisette, prosciutto, and toasted hazelnuts. The dish arrived piping hot and impressed from the first bite. The halibut was perfectly cooked, and the risotto complemented the dish beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. After such a wonderful meal, we decided to share dessert and opted for the spiced fig crème brûlée ($12). This excellent interpretation of the classic was served with apple streusel crumbles and julienned Honeycrisp apples. It looked as good as it tasted, and we both enjoyed it very much. From start to finish, our experience was exceptional. I highly recommend checking out this wonderful local eatery. You'll be glad you did -- and you'll be supporting one of the preeminent restaurants in the Virginia Beach fine dining scene.

Service was wonderful: since they wouldn't allow Open Table…read morereservation for 1, I called the restaurant. I asked if they'd accommodate a table for 1 as I didn't feel like eating at the bar. The hostess checked and said that they would and took my reservation. I arrived on time and when I gave my name, the hostess immediately smiled and said "one table for Ms Mary-Ann". Mr. Tall and handsome led me to a table that was in the open facing the kitchen. Without a word he asked if I'd rather sit at a corner table away from the main dining traffic. I really appreciated the subtle suggestion probably empathetically seeing my unsaid wish for privacy. It took some time for my server Sonya to come but she apologized as she was engaged at wine table service. Food: I ordered the charred octopus appetizer and the Sea scallops entree. It came with a choice of risotto or forbidden rice. Sonya recommended the latter. While waiting, they served amuse bouche of whipped salmon and something wonderful. Charred octopus was absolutely phenomenal. I may now like Zoe's better than Luce Secondo or Ilo Bistro... top 3! Everything accompanying the octopus cooked tender was intentional: greens, light baked potato cubes, micro greens... Sea scallops that came with curry broth and forbidden rice was delicious! Scallops cooked to perfection, lean in for a waft of the dish and it's heaven. I decided to get dessert since a great restaurant typically has great desserts! I ordered the OMG carrot cake (their signature dessert am told) and an affogato which is served with their restaurant made vanilla ice cream. Definitely worth the dress up with my kitty heel Louboutin tonight to break out of my PJ's tonight!

Best bar ever!!! The Shack is a unique experience near the oceanfront. I recently visited The Shack…read moreon 8th this past Thursday. It was pretty empty out there but we didn't mind. The weather was kind to us and the drinks were crushing. You can really make a day out of it with the fun games they provide. Connect 4, jumbo Jenga and cornhole is what I saw. My only small issue is I wish it was adult only experience. While there someone with a crying baby was also there and it dampened the mood. I get it mom and dad wanted a drink too but maybe they should pick somewhere more children friendly next time.

What an amazing day we had celebrating our daughter's nursing graduation at The Shack. We woke up…read moreto a beautiful (and very warm!) Virginia day, and from the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. Our firepit area was already reserved and ready, the managers and servers greeted us with smiles, and the food came out exactly at 3:30 -- hot, fresh, and a huge hit with everyone. The staff, from the day manager to the evening manager, were so attentive and on top of everything. They truly helped make this celebration memorable for all of us. If anyone is looking for a beautiful, relaxing venue -- one that's fun for adults and kids -- we highly recommend "The Shack". Thank you again for making her special day even more special.