We were out celebrating my sisters birthday (9/5) at the Atlantic we sat at the bar, Eliza waited…read moreon us. She was very nice, sociable, had amazing customer service AND great drinks! definitely would go back and ask for herrrrrrr!!! #Gingerbear Thank you!!!

Loved loved loved the valet service! Parking can be a pain, but valet made it so we could just…read moreenjoy our evening! The food was exceptional. The baked scallops was delicious, however I'd recommend a side of bread to help soak up the extra sauce / cheese at the end. The crab dip was also lovely, flavorful and filled with crab (great ratio!). The shells were good, but not something I'd get again. The portion is also small for your price.

This is our first visit to Virginia Beach for a concert. We walked 45 minutes from our hotel to…read moreWatermans and it was so worth it! Our wait time for a Friday night party of 2 was only about 15 minutes. Kaitlyn our server was excellent and recommended the Orange Crush, which was delicious. Every food item we ordered was delicious and perfectly seasoned and prepared. The food came quickly and Kaitlyn was very attentive without hovering. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting as well. An all around great experience.

My 4th time here and it does not disappoint. I parked in public parking in the shade of the bridge…read more Not much of a walk to enjoy dinner. The view of the ocean makes it very pleasant. The wait staff is awesome. This time I ordered the - Just Seafood - my dinner was awesome! The orange crush is always enjoyable. An awesome place to eat, drink and enjoy the beach view.

We came across this place while buying some snacks at the sandwich shop close by. My mom always…read moreasks for her steak well done (she can't see any red bc it messes with her stomach) but everywhere she's gone always leaves it dry until this place! There was no pink but it was still juicy and tender!! My dad isn't one of many words and had to voice his opinion of how good the food was to our waitress. Thank you Casey for the great service!! (Sorry about the pics the phone did not eat first)

Good food, great service, and an excellent music playlist…read more Fried shrimp dinner 5 stars Crab cake dinner 4.5 stars Clam chowder 8 stars (for real! So good!) Drinks 5 stars I hope we get to return before we head home. Our server made excellent recommendations.

I first visited Blue Seafood & Spirits over 10 years ago when they were brand new for a Yelp Elite…read moreTasting Event, and this was my first time back for a full meal. I had high expectations, and somehow they still exceeded them. They're the highest rated seafood restaurant in the Virginia Beach area on Yelp, and for good reason. There was even a small wait on a Wednesday night, which honestly told me everything I needed to know before we even sat down. Our server, Jenny, was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, attentive, and always seemed to show up right when we needed something. The head chef also stopped by our table and was incredibly kind and genuinely invested in making sure everyone was enjoying their meal. That level of hospitality really made the experience feel special. The meal started with a complimentary amuse-bouche of roasted golden beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and balsamic. It was a classy little bite that got the evening off to a great start. Then came the sweet potato biscuits with apricot jam...listen, I could've eaten an entire basket of those and been perfectly happy. For my entrée, I ordered the crab cakes with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. These are the kind of crab cakes people are looking for. They were packed with lump crab, full of flavor, and had virtually no filler. Every bite was delicious. From start to finish, everything was on point. Great food, genuine hospitality, and a team that clearly cares about what they're serving. It took me over a decade to make it back, but I can promise it won't be another ten years before my next visit. Highly recommend.

I don't even know where to start. We decided to stop in since we were in the area and in the mood…read morefor seafood. BEST DECISION EVER! The service was top notch from the moment we walked in the door until we stepped outside. They were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and even double checked to be sure what I ordered was gluten free. I ordered the Twisted Salmon Oscar (from the menu; Baked Atlantic salmon smothered in asparagus, lump crab meat, and dill-lime hollandaise sauce). It was sooooo good. I don't usually eat much but I ate way too much today! Larry enjoyed the Fresh seafood Combination with blackened flounder (from the menu; Fresh catch, sea scallops, and lump crab cake: broiled, fried, or blackened). He also ordered the Fried Eastern Shore Oysters (from the menu: Perfectly breaded, flash fried crispy, and served with our barrier island sauce) as an appetizer and said both were delicious. all of the food came out so quick and were perfectly cooked. While we waited we enjoyed drinks from the bar and they even brought out a small bit of poke, even making sure it was gluten free for me! And lets not forget desert. I enjoyed the creme brulee and Larry enjoyed the key lime pie. We probably shouldn't have had desert but how could we say no! The atmosphere is cozy and intimate. Perfect for a date night. We will most definitely be back!

Sunday lunch, not packed thankfully. Great service and excellent portions!…read more Crab boil Mini combo gives you two half pound items while the standard combo provides one pound of each. Both came with many potatoes and a corn. Add-ons and basket meals also available. Fast service and the house sauce was delicious. Definitely had to get a side of rice so I didn't waste any of that fabulous sauce. Dungeness crab was awesome!!! Shrimp cooked perfectly. Big place and was clean. Left very happy and full. Thank you!!!

Oh My Goodness!! We ate at Shaking Crab at Fordham Dr, Virginia Beach, VA on September 10th for the…read moresecond time and it was still awesome. I highly recommend this spot! The food was delicious, the server was awesome, and the atmosphere in the restaurant was outstanding. We selected shrimp, blue crabs, and several other side dishes and they were all very tasty! I would definitely go back there again! Our waiter was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, all around a great guy! If you like seafood then this is the place to go in Tidewater!!

You can order a side of boil bay sauce for $6. After I learned that I sometimes come in just to…read moreorder the sauce and put it on everything. The crab is the perfectly cooked and easy to open. You have to try the Cajun fried rice it's one of the best in the area. They have ample seating. They also have a karaoke night and a Happy hour drink menu. The drinks were pretty strong and get your moneys worth. Service has been good every time I've gone even during the dinner rush. The decor reminds me of an underwater ship wreck. I always leave full and happy.

I've never heard of Boil Bay or ever thought of visiting a seafood restaurant like this before but…read moreI am glad I did. My friend and her family had me tag along to the birthday celebration and I got to enjoy some delicious shrimp basket and cajun fried rice. The service was friendly and accommodating albeit on the slower side of things. The clam chowder is something that can be skipped the next time. It was gluey and I only found one piece of potato in the whole thing. Super disappointing. The seafood boil tasted delicious and I wouldn't mind ordering my own batch the next time around.

Me and my boyfriend family came here for his sister birthday dinner. The food was amazing. The…read morecustomer service was really good. My boyfriend mom got the crab cake fried with fries and rice. My boyfriend got the crab cakes broiled wild rice and veggies. I got the crab cake broiled with veggies and broccoli. My boyfriend sister got the shrimp and sausage pasta. My boyfriend Neice got the fried shrimp and fries. The shrimp was huge. The Resturant is very nice and clean.

First time visiting this location. Big fan of the Shore Drive CP's and this location was a close…read moresecond. Love that they have complimentary valet parking. We went on a Friday for happy hour which ran until 7pm. We sat outside since it was a beautiful day and they have ample outdoor seating. Only slightly disappointed they didn't have any cocktails on the happy hour menu. Ended up trying a Pina Colada and The CP's which tasted like peach and raspberry which was sweeter than I thought it would be, probably won't be ordering again. The highlight for me was the mussel bowl. It was so delicious and the garlic bread that it came with perfectly soaked up the juices. The shrimp were pretty good as well and give a decent amount for happy hour. The service was pretty good. It started getting busier as to be expected and took a little bit longer to get our checks. I would come back though especially for the mussels.

It was a great night in Virginia Beach at Tautog's. It's a classic and lots of history in a cute,…read moreold house and excellent service and delicious food. We were a party of 8 and sat on the patio and it was the perfect weather night. I can't say enough good things about Justin who took great care of us. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and on top of things. We started with the Mediterranean Flatbread, Goat Cheese Appetizer and I think the White Shrimp Flatbread. The Mediterranean Flatbread was my favorite and amazing! I would go back just for that and make it a meal. I decided on the Scallops.....Scallops Barca. They were delicious and perfectly cooked but the menu said they were served in a puff pastry but were served on TOP of the puff pastry. I am thinking that is some kind of short cut. It was a bit strange. I decided on the red potatoes instead of the rice. They were very good....not hot though but still good. I didn't hear any complaints from anyone so I think everyone enjoyed their food. The menu online is definitely not up to date so don't go by the online menu. It was a great experience and a good place to celebrate a birthday.

All in all a great place. The bar area is fun. Outside seating with heaters. Awesome. Had the She…read morecrab soup. Salty but still ok. The servers are more worried about cute girls and regulars than a guy like me. Don't do that. I tip more. Food. Good. Space. Great. Service. Meh

While paralyze were a little salty, seems a little too much sodium in them from storage or…read moretransport the rest of seafood amazing salads are amazing. Cocktails are amazing and I'm glad on my way to the beach.

This place is one of my go to seafood restaurants. Not only by the water but also has the view of…read morethe most expensive house by the Lynnhaven. People pull up in their boats and park to eat. I love Virginia Beach, Norfolk area

Our to-go place for great seafood with an awesome view. Favorites are the tuna sandwich, steamed…read moreshrimp, Sunset special flounder or crab cake sandwich. Food is out quickly and staff Lauren and Cara are always a pleasure!

Virginia Beach has no shortage of seafood spots, so a 30-minute wait at a place this large on a…read moreSaturday night tells you something meaningful. Six of us came in around 6:30 for a college reunion weekend, wanting one proper local seafood meal out of the trip. We put our names down and grabbed drinks from the bar before choosing a space to sit outside. The restaurant is really big, with indoor seating, outdoor sea-facing tables, and a little market in the back. There's also a picnic table area with some giant lawn game going, which is where we enjoyed our drinks, making the wait genuinely pleasant instead of something to endure. For our first round, we tried the "crush," the local specialty, and ordered one of every flavor. Fresh squeezed juice, flavored vodka, triple sec, Sprite. Grapefruit and cherry limeade were the winners. The pineapple was awful. None of them were very strong, so after the novelty wore off I moved on to something more my speed (nothing beats a tequila soda). They also have a respectable beer selection. Our table ended up right by the water with a view of the boats, and our waitress was so helpful walking us through the menu, including the fact that lumpia is a local specialty here thanks to the area's Filipino population, which I did not know. We got oysters and three other appetizers, then split one entree between every two people since the portions are enormous. The fried shrimp was the unanimous favorite, and the spinach crab dip, lumpia, blackened crab cake (almost everyone ordered it), potato salad, and hushpuppies were all excellent. All of that, plus roughly two cocktails a person and tip, came to about $50 each, which felt like quite the steal for high quality seafood! Big attached parking lot, docks if you're coming in by boat, and the market sells shirts, hats, fresh crab meat, take-home versions of the appetizers, and fishing basics. There was a bit of a line/wait if you wanted to use the women's restroom (but isn't that the case everywhere?) I would definitely come back here next time I'm in town!!