Visited Ocean House after a friend's recommendation for its relaxed atmosphere, food, and drinks! We sat on the rooftop patio area that had a nice view of the ocean. Family and kid friendly space with interactive games and toys. Even with a good number of people around, it was fairly quiet and relaxing. The bartender was friendly, gave good food recommendations, and the drinks were perfect for a warm, sunny day out at the oceanfront. We ordered the crab dip that came with pretzel bites, a nice twist on the typical dip. It was a favorite with everyone at the table. As well as the Animal burger, Philly cheesesteak, and crab legs. Great bucket margaritas and piña coladas. Friendly service, good food with reasonable pricing, refreshing drinks, and chill ambiance. Will definitely visit again! read more

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The staff and the Da Kine Shrimp Bowl were awesome. The crab cake and ambiance were terrible. The restaurant is accessible from Atlantic Ave or from the boardwalk along the beach. It includes an area with a bar, high tops, and an arcade. At the back nearest the beach there's a small outdoor seating area, another bar, and typical dining area. It is here that the ambiance was unbearable. Behind the bar there is the loudest stainless steel machine. I think it may be an ice maker, but whatever it is, it's quite loud. In turn this loud machine causes customers to speak even louder, especially drunks stumbling in from the beach. To make things worse a family has a screaming toddler (not a baby) and did nothing to control or quiet it. I think the staff should have addressed this with the family, or asked them to leave. I'm a parent and my kids have screamed in public, but I engage them or remove them. My son and I relocated from the diner back to the arcade area, which was somehow quieter. Here's where things turn positive again. Our server was terrific. She acknowledged the noise and was very attentive. Additionally the shrimp bowl was excellent and my son liked his cheeseburger. The crab cake was terrible, tasting burnt, over seasoned, and had a mushy consistency. Avoid the crab cake, but the rest was excellent. read more

Ocean House - Crab cake. $10 - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Ocean House is conveniently located. You can enter from the street or the boardwalk. The view of the boardwalk and ocean is the best thing, as is the shade. Drinks are okay. Know that if you order wine, your bartender has to walk all the way downstairs to get it and bring it to you. I have been here a few times and only had a few appetizers. The Shhhhhh Puppies are fine, as are the Chicken Tendy's. read more

Great service! We went at dinner time on a Friday night and it wasn't busy at all, inside was clean including the bathrooms. Service was quick and the food was great! Every one at my table got a mix of food- seafood items, burgers and bowls and everyone loved what they got! read more

8/3/2026. After a hot morning on the beach, I needed to kill a few hours with my dog before we could check into our room. This lovely establishment allowed us to sit on their upstairs balcony overlooking the ocean. Our bartender made us some fabulous buckets of daiquiri, and the dumplings were fantastic. They even gave my little dog, her own bucket of water!!! we spent a wonderful afternoon eating and drinking here and would recommend it to anyone looking for a respite from the sun!! read more

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We stopped in at Ocean House for a quick meal. We ordered the Shrimp basket for appetizers and they were fantastic. I love that it is a flour based coating and spiced just right. Loved it so much that I ordered the shrimp po'boy which was amazing. The fries and po' boys were fried perfectly and delicious. The burgers are served well-done which is less than ideal but still delicious. We had a picture taken by Sader Eddine from #HollywoodPictures to commemorate our visit to Virginia Beach. He is super friendly and courteous and we loved our pictures. Our waitress, azaliia,was friendly and accommodating. We will be back! We sat outside with view of the beach. It doesn't get better. One thing...get extra shots in your drinks! They're about on the weak side. read more

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Absolutely terrible customer service. My friend and I ordered two piña coladas. Most drinks on the menu were listed around $8-$9, but there was no visible price for the piña coladas. We ended up paying nearly $40 for two drinks after taxes and additional charges. Expensive, but we accepted it and went back to the beach. A few minutes later, our friend opened one of the cups and found a hair inside the drink. Since both drinks came from the same pitcher, we returned to politely explain the situation and request a refund. What happened next was shocking. The employee who made the drinks processed the refund, then threw the receipt at us with an attitude. Not a single apology. No concern about the hair. No attempt to make things right. When we asked to speak with a manager, the same employee said passing by "I'm the manager" and demonstrated rudeness!!! Again, no apology, no professionalism, and no customer service whatsoever. One of the other servers came up and asked the issue and then she said "if there's anything else than this, we can help you". Finding a hair in a drink is bad enough. Treating paying customers with disrespect after bringing it to your attention is even worse. To the owner: please review the refund transaction and security footage. The authorization number on the receipt, along with the date and time of the transaction, should help you identify exactly who handled this situation. Server who claims to be the manager is an Afro American light skin girl :) I can overlook a mistake. I cannot overlook arrogance, rudeness, and a complete lack of accountability. I will not be returning. And do not recommend to anyone!! read more

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We were expecting a wonderful dinner in a great atmosphere. What we found was a bar with video games. The online menu was excellent but the online menu was obsolete for months before we arrived. The current menu is just bar food nothing elaborate. No booths just table with metal stools. read more

While walking around the ocean front my husband and I decided to stop in here for dinner. We sat outside since the weather was nice. We were seated quickly and the music from the rooftop area was a great addition to vibe set. I got the crab cake sandwich and my husband got the combo basket which consisted of fried fish, shrimp and a crab cake. He let me have one of his shrimp and they were seasoned perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised by the crab cake and hush puppies. The crab cake was moist and did not have a bunch of filler. The hush puppies were cooked perfectly, with corn in it and had the sweetness that I grew up on. I also got the rum runner cocktail which definitely gave vacation vibes!! After dinner we went upstairs and listened to the music for a while. This is a great spot to check out while on the ocean front. read more

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I loved Ocean House so much ! I'm obsessed with the rooftop view and bar area. Staff was outgoing and friendly. I got the crab dip and steamed shrimp. The shrimp was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. The server said the shrimp are local. We ordered drinks and enjoyed the views. There was good music playing and I saw some games in the back area. Restrooms were clean. Location was excellent, right on the oceanfront. I loved the ambiance and food! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Quick and easy service. Reasonable pricing and food is delicious right on the boardwalk.

Live music, ocean front view, delicious and fresh crab legs! Definitely coming back specifically to have the crab legs again! read more

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No wait for a table at lunch. Best crab cake I've ever had! Has a cute arcade inside. Our server was the only one working but she rocked it. We also tried Ocean Eddies- they were rude and we wished we went back here. read more

Service is great! The environment is awesome. The food was so good!!! I got the broiled shrimp with hush puppies-delicious

The sweetest bartender Emily will aid in a wonderful experience for you. We had a great time.

If your around 22nd on the boardwalk you need to check this place out. You get to have some yummy drinks. This one was a Horny Rita!! Delish. The view was amazing especially if your a people watcher. Just seeing the people enjoying their day along with the ocean view. Best way to be outside without the sun in your face enjoy a snack with a yummy drink. read more

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Excellent food, outstanding service and great atmosphere, specials are fabulous, comes highly recommend, views are fantastic.

Went there for lunch today. For the Aloha Bowl for $22 and was not flavorful at all. Didn't even eat it. Paid and left. Server saw that bowl was full and didn't ask if everything was ok. The view is gorgeous though. Could definitely see coming back for that. But the service and food lacked. read more

Meh. Long wait to make an order, get the food and pay. Food is double meh. Coleslaw in plastic containers. Why? You brought rest of the food on the place. Why not place coleslaw there as well? Crab cake was overfried. Salmon with 2 sides is overpriced. read more

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The menu looked good from the street but inside this place was dead. I know it was a Monday but it's summer. We had to find someone to get a seat because no one was at the hostess table. The bar next door also plays super load music. The waitress acted like she didn't want to work there. Food was good ok. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. It was a little soft but good flavor. The other person read more

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The outside of the restaurant looked promising, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it. When we arrived there were only two tables filled inside and a handful of tables filled outside. There was one person on the list in front of us as we were told it would be a 30 minute wait due to a staffing shortage. We got a drink at the bar (which appeared dirty) and decided to wait it out. The view from the restaurant was nice and definitely the best part of this experience. When we were finally seated inside (where there is no view) the waitress hurriedly took our order and the food arrived about 20 minutes later. There's nothing special here. The food was just ok. The crab legs were very small and not steamed well so they were hard to crack. The peel and eat shrimp was ok, but honestly not flavorful. We also had salads which were fine. I would not recommend stopping here. read more

Ocean House - Peel and eat Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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One of the worst meals I've had in a long time. The only reason I give them 2 stars is because the service was decent. I should have known choosing this restaurant was a mistake when I walked in and saw buckets everywhere from the numerous water leaks. But I decided to give it a try anyway. As a table, we ordered a fried shrimp basket, a house salad, Mac and cheese, corn on the cob and hush puppies with pimento cheese. The hush puppies were actually good and went great with the pimento cheese. However, the shrimp did not taste fresh and were clearly overcooked because they were quite tough. While the salad was ok, they only had one dressing (a vinaigrette) and it tasted like pure vinegar on the salad. The Mac and cheese was ice cold and dry and the corn had a very off smell to it, almost like spoiled seafood, so we sent it back. I would NOT recommend eating here. The food is just bad. So, so bad!! read more

The service was excellent! The food was even better! Really nice atmosphere and nice to have a table by the window.

Was skeptical after reading reviews, but was staying next door so decided on rooftop bar for drinks. Entertainer was great, was on Americas Got Talent Kids years ago, great show, ended up eating there, burger and fries were top notch, stayed to drink and watch show. Will go there now every time in town which is about 5-6 times a year. Bartender was great too. read more

I was staying next door & wanted a quick bite to eat. Made my way to the Ocean House to try it out. I ordered a coconut libation to start of with. Too damn sweet for my taste. For my main course I ordered the fish & chips. The best thing on that plate were the hush puppies, quite tasty & well fried. The fish was limp, slightly battered and completely lacking any crispness from the batter. It's been the worst fish & chips I've ever had. For what I paid for, I should've just headed down to Waterman's where the food is good as well as the drinks. Oh and you'll also get charged a portion of the credit card transaction fee as well as some employee retention fee on top of the overpriced menu. Skip this spot and go elsewhere you're not missing anything except additional fees. Buen Provecho! read more

crab leg was so juicy the resturaunt was pretty slow so i cant say much on service- they got right out to me though. And the scereny and ambiance was amazinggggg they had a live music playing upstairs and he was awesome! read more

Wowie! What a gem of a place. Popped in after a few hours roasting on the beach...they have lots of seating options from inside to outside as well as an "upper deck" patio with a long line of barstools all overlooking the ocean (in which our fabulous server Carly pointed out the playful dolphins at sea). They have an extensive signature cocktail menu, and Carly made us delicious cocktails with fresh ingredients and hand blended the frozen ones! No swirling cocktails here that have been spinning around a frozen washing machine all day. Hooray! Carly was knowledgeable about the area and the menu (my land lubber sister does not like seafood!) and she made great recommendations. We tried the rum runner punch, the lemonade, and a frozen margarita and they were all DELICIOUS. The upstairs patio had fans going creating a welcome breeze. For lunch I had the crab dip and shrimp cocktail. The crab dip was blended smooth, served warm, and the flavor was the perfect amount of crabby, and it came with a generous amount of crispy crackers to dip. The shrimp cocktail was well seasoned, chilled, and served with cocktail sauce that had the perfect amount of horseradish. I also dipped the cold shrimp in the warm crab dip which was also a great combo of flavors. My sister had the chicken sandwich which came with fries AND hush puppies. They were crunchy fries and crispy hush puppies. The chicken sandwich was also cooked perfectly. All white meat and also well seasoned. Carly, our server was awesome. Super friendly and helpful, she also made us a to go cocktail, and I was going to refill my bottle of water that I brought inside, but she swapped it out for a new one instead. Much appreciated! The tab was $120 for 3 dishes, and 5 cocktails which seems about standard for VB, if not leaning towards a bit of a deal given the extra layers of service. This kind of good food and good service at an unassuming beach bar is just what we needed! #Recommend! read more

Me and my boyfriend went here for a date night order crab legs they weren't good at all, and also doesn't come with sides. Service was poor also. read more

I placed an order for pick up and received it by the time it said it would be ready. The girl taking orders was working on an order, taking an order and finishing mine but was very friendly and acknowledged everyone there. The Musubi was good. The salmon poke bowl I ordered with octopus and all the sauces on the side... didn't have any octopus or sauce on the side so it was rice, edemame, nori and salmon. Extremely plain and the quality of salmon just tasted like.. water. My other bowl was the spicy tuna with everything on it and was really good and enjoyed by my buddy. I was jealous. I emailed the company and they said they would refund me for my salmon bowl since it was not how I ordered it. Very quick response. Might give it another shot... but probably won't. read more

Mixed on stars. 5 for the view!! 3 for the food and service. Absolutely a must for the view. Grab a beer or get a drink and enjoy the view and the people watching. The best in Virgjnia Beach. Nice breeze. Lots of locals and tourists. And being newly renovated they have another deck with lots of games like Cornhole and Connect Four. Prices are high and the food is ok at best and very expensive. The service can be a little slow at times. It's almost like they have the I will get to you when I decide attitude. Really no rush to help. Not all the staff but a lot. No parking lot so if possible walk or bike. They are seasonal so no winter hours upstairs. Go for a beer and the view and take lots of pictures. :) read more

This is a must on your list to eat! Located right on the boardwalk and totally renovated. It's spotless inside and out. Quality menu with locally sourced fresh seafood. The Crab cake is one of the best on the East Coast. Anytime we are in the area; this is where go - check out out and enjoy! read more

We came early and had a seat in the upstairs, outside bar area. It was nice to look at the beach and everything going on over drinks and lunch! Would recommend! read more

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I'm going to go ahead and give this place 3 stars but its only based on our rooftop experience. First, the entertainment was the highlight!! The DJ can definitely bring the crowd in. But the drinks will make you want to leave (the bartenders couldn't make a drink to save their lives!), so I recommend sticking to beer or straight shots. The crowd is very diverse and fun. Finally, the rooftop is really cute with activities to enjoy. I'd come again for the music and beer! read more

My husband and I chose this restaurant while walking down the strip! Both the food and service was great! I got the ribs and shrimps. It was good, just needed a little more seasoning. The sauce to dip my shrimp in made up for that. My husband got the fish, chicken tenders and shrimp, he said it was all delicious. We will definitely go back the next time we visit VA Beach! read more

Cool place. Like most ocean front places overpriced but we had some of the simple dishes and the were good. Fresh jerk shrimp tacos and we shared that and also had the fish tacos. Surprised that the seafood was fresh. Good slaw and crisp veggies. Upstairs the bar had good drinks where you can actually taste the liquor. Not an amazing place but good. read more

Cute place and our server Brittany was awesome. All the staff was great. Crab cake was mediocre tons of filler and not a lot of crab meat ( wasn't much in the crab dip either). Their fries were great and our kids enjoyed the chicken tenders. My husband liked his burger and coleslaw. A lot of patrons had lobster and crab legs and those looked and smelled great. It's hard to impress a Southern Md girl with crab cakes. read more

The bartender is so rude j just couldn't stay I really wanted to try there food just because Nate a server recommended Mathis place but I just couldn't get past how rude she was and she just said she was a manager lol just wow her name is Victoria H. read more

Ocean House was such a lovely vacation spot! The food was AMAZING and the servers were very kind and helpful. I also want to give a special shout out to MJ at Hollywood Pictures for taking a photo of my friend and I! She really helped capture the moment. read more

One large crab meal was the perfect amount of food for the both of us and all the extras were really tasty. The waitress was friendly and the view is great. Exactly what we wanted to finish out our beach vacation! read more

Ocean House - It was the perfect amount of food for the both of us and was really tasty. The waitress was friendly and the view is great. - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place was s right on the beach. It was clean, & staff was very friendly. The food was fresh and hot when it came. We ordered the fish & chips and chicken tender platter. Both came with a salad and hush puppies which were to die for. Will definitely return. read more