Overpriced and small portions. Do not be fooled by the high rating and ocean view! Although the staff is really nice, the food needs a major revamp. I split the seafood platter with my mom. The lobster's tail was overcooked, the shrimp and fish were okay, everything was seasoned with old bay seasoning. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Dinner menu - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Eh. A little disappointed in the food and service but the view is some of the best. We were seated at one of the high tops which had the best view of the water. We started w the crab dip which was pretty good but the peta bread was kind of stale. I had the steak which was cooked perfectly but the cut of meat was just meh. Very tough and chewy. Beware of the martinis! We decided to chill for a while w some drinks and had some delicious mango martinis-- amazing but holy moly they were strong. Much regret was had the next morning. read more

We came here for dinner when in Va Beach on vacation. The valet at the hotel recommended the restaurant we were staying in, and I was in the mood for some seafood. The place is nice and tries to be a little more upscale than other restaurants along the beach. We did not have reservations but were seated immediately as the place was pretty empty. We had a lovely meal, but ultimately it was a little pricier than other places and did not provide enough higher-end service or quality food to justify it. This is really a 3.5-star review. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - the bar and dining area - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Prior to visiting from out-of-town, I had found this establishment on yelp. Love the ambiance of the restaurant, great for solo dining, date, and even family. I came for a solo date and they had just rolled out their new menu (4/12/24). I sat in the bar area in a small booth which was perfect. The bartender was my server as well, he was great; the hostess was nice as well, you felt welcomed. I had the crab cake dinner with mashed potatoes, and it was fantastic! Mashed potatoes tasted from scratch and the crab cakes did not have any filler. I had the Watermelon Aqua Fresca (think that's the name lol) and it was good. Highly recommend and will return in the future. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Watermelon Fresca - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

TLDR: I would not come here. That staff is really nice trained well, but seem on edge the whole time for some reason. The food is very mediocre. High prices for bland food, especially when there's cheaper and much better meals all along the VB strip. Even though it's all brand new, it looks dated and fake trendy already, with lots of fake plants and a weird open atmosphere. There are lots of great places around here. I'd rather make the longer trip down to waterman's than come here again. For these prices you could go to Catch 31 for a fancier dinner at the same cost. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Bland tough Fish of the day and bland Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We stepped into Oscar's as a last second change of birthday celebration plans when the Cavalier lost our reservation. It ended up being the best restaurant choice we made in VB in 2022! The great experience started immediately when we pulled up and a very helpful valet guided us in and greeted us warmly. (Seems like a small thing, but it set the tone). When we walked in the manager and hostess were very friendly and immediately seated us in the spacious and well appointed dining room which was beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Our server arrived promptly to introduce herself and get us settled in. The drink menu was clever and abundant. I had the espresso old fashioned, which was made with their rich cold brew coffee. So good that I had two. ( highly recommended) It's worth noting that the service overall was very well choreographed between the multiple large parties and smaller groups that were dining. Bread, water, food, drinks....everything came promptly and professionally. It was the best service I've experienced anywhere since before COVID started. That's the sign of a well managed establishment with employees who like working there. The food was outstanding! The salads were very fresh looking and smelling and the house maple vinaigrette was out of this world. I had the flounder piccata special and my wife had the fresh shrimp. Both dishes were excellent. The portion size was just right, as well. We finished up with a birthday lava cake that our server went out of her way to dress up. Prices were very reasonable and our Oscar's experience greatly exceeded what we likely would have experienced at the Cavalier. I can't say enough good things! This gem is one of the very best in VB and we look forward to returning soon! read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Arrived for an early dinner from a walk on the boardwalk so the place was practically empty. Started with the crab dip which was good but needed more cheese and more crab but had a good taste not overly salty. For dinner we had the bone in veal chop which was a specialty item for the night and a plate of the fettuccine Alfredo. The veal was cooked perfectly at medium rare with a great sauce and mashed potatoes. The fettuccine Alfredo was perfect and creamy, the pasta wasn't chunky like other places. read more

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First Impressions: Fun contemporary clean feel with the tropical vibes. A plant lover will appreciate the decor. Was greeted promptly and seated on a Thursday evening. Clean bathroom and loved the aesthetics. Opted out of the $10 valet and parked at a meter. Food: Highly impressed by the calamari, it was lightly breaded, flash fried, crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. Only wish the offered lemons with it. The bread!!! Oh my, was it perfectly crispy, warm, and delicious. I ordered the 6oz filet mignon medium rare but was more on the rare side. Hubby had the cowboy ribeye topped with crab and that was delicious. Fries tasted like McDonald's and was actually good. Got the three course meal for $49 and also got the chocolate fudge dessert which was so worth getting. Ordered a Froze which was ok. Would definitely come back during the day for a great view and to try other entrees. Service was great and never had to ask for anything as timing was great. read more

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This is located under a nice residential building. Beautiful decor. Nice size bar. Very large dining space. We were being served by Kayla. She was very attentive to us. Bread and butter was amazing! Then we had the lobster bites, the steak bites, fried shrimp, fried calamari, and the seared tuna. I had the cowboy ribeye with mashed potatoes. Food was excellent. Service 5 stars. read more

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Oscar's is a place I've wanted to try since summer. They have a gorgeous porch outside facing the ocean and it looks like a lovely dinner on the beach location. For residents of the building above, it's 10% off the main menu. During Restaurant Week I browsed their available menu and booked it. So glad I did. My fiancee ordered the shrimp risotto from the main menu and I really liked it - came with about five large shrimp tails. I chose from the three-course Restaurant Week Menu and went with caesar salad, fish special which was rockfish excellently prepared with whipped potatoes and asparagus, and the spumoni three-flavor gelato which was supposed to be chocolate, strawberry and pistachio. The gelato was disappointing because it tasted like vanilla and chocolate ice cream with a light chocolate-dip on the outside. Everything else was delicious and the normal menu had a lot of really good seafood and steak options. They also had a few other desserts that sounded amazing and had good italian coffee for after dinner. Our server was very polite and did a great job. They do valet parking for $10 but we self-parked in the garage across the street for $6 every two hours just because they only had one valet working that night and cars were backed up - he was running his tail off working so hard! They also have a bar menu with $8 drinks and food served only at the bar - but all day. No happy hour bc of this. We can't wait to come back and try this place out during warmer weather and sit on the beautiful expansive porch with summer breezes blowing off the water. read more

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I am so glad we decided to try this spot for our Anniversary. This was definitely one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Parking is valet for $10, which is reasonable for the Oceanfront. We were warmly greeted by the valet and the hostess. We decided for patio seating since the weather was perfect. We got to sit right on the corner with a beautiful view of the boardwalk and ocean. We both went for the 3 course meal. I had the calamari as an appetizer, sirloin with mashed potatoes and asparagus , and the chocolate mousse cheesecake. My husband had a Caesar salad, the chicken Parmesan, regular cheesecake. This was the best calamari I have ever had. It was seriously melt in your mouth amazing. My steak was cooked perfectly, and the chocolate mousse cheesecake was so delicious. Also, the chicken Parmesan was amazing. Whoever cooked it, did their thing! For cocktails we had the Sparkling Lavender Lemonade, and the Tropical Mule. The mule was so good! Throughout the dinner, the staffs continued to walk around and fill our water glasses without us asking (which I appreciated). Towards the end our amazing server brought out a complimentary ice cream plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate syrup .We appreciated that so much, she was amazing. Overall, the vibes, decor, food, and staff were all so awesome. I told my husband they must have hired all former chickfila employees, because their customer service was top tier! It made this such a great first time experience for us. I highly recommend Oscar's, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Let's begin with the review. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful and from our seats you can see the ocean. Virginia Beach Boardwalk at its best! The service was A+ and our waiter very attentive. Side note: I love when wait staff offer suggestions and descriptions, it certainly helps with indecisiveness most of the time. I have the pleasure of trying the lemon saffron risotto with shrimp, spinach and goat cheese. The risotto rice was nice and tender,the goat cheese added a creaminess and the spinach added a pop of color and taste. I found that the three-course meal they offered what's up the best value as you had a choice of an appetizer your meal and a dessert. I chose the Caesar salad but they'll right in and didn't capture a picture sorry. I will say that it was fresh, no wilt in sight Now the dessert was divine. The cake had a silky mousse which I didn't expect but was delighted about. This kept the taste of chocolate consistent but not overwhelming. I would certainly stop back by of ever at Virginia Beach again. read more

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Excellent menu, service, ambiance, and fantastic food -- I'd definitely come back if I'm in VB, so I highly recommend Oscar's Oceanside! Iced tea, She-crab soup & fresh bread & butter, pan-seared fresh catch flounder w/ white wine & butter sauce & lump crab mashed potatoes, charred asparagus for dinner and a slice of cheesecake w/ fresh blueberry sauce which I took to go for later -- now is later... read more

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It's at 27th and the beach, but no beach wear allowed. Casual is fine, but great special occasion place!

Please do not be fooled by the five-star reviews. I am sure the staff's friends are writing them because the service is the worst in Virginia Beach. On our last night in Virginia Beach celebrating our anniversary, we decided to end our final night at Oscar's, and what a major mistake. We had an 8PM reservation. When we arrived, the restaurant was fairly empty. We sat and waited over 30 minutes before someone came to get our drink order, and that was after my partner went to say something. After getting drinks, we waited another 20 minutes for someone to take our food order. While we sat waiting for service, the servers and host sat at the bar and had friends come in and join them. It was the worst decision we ever made to celebrate our last here. There is nothing luxurious or admirable about this place. It is 2024, and they are charging like a gas station. If you pay cash, you pay the cheaper bill, but if you use a card, there is a surcharge. It doesn't make any sense. What nice restaurant does this??!! I have never had this happen and will never be back. There are so many better options on the beach, and this place is not it. Please do not be fooled by the 5-star reviews because that is not the level of service or quality you will receive. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Staff hanging with friends! - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This restaurant is upscale, and has a dress code - although you can feel comfortable in casual-formal clothing. The interior is decorated boho beach chic and would be great for taking dinner pictures for a celebratory event like graduation, engagement, or get together. They have a wide selection of wines by the glass or bottle. The views of the oceanfront beach are there, just not the best on the beach. Other restaurants have better views of the water and boardwalk. Everything we tried on the menu, the lobster bites, seared tuna appetizer, corn/crab chowder, salmon dinner, and flounder piccata as well as the espresso and vanilla bean ice cream were tasty. It is a little bit pricier than other restaurants on the beach, especially considering the view isn't spectacular. Servers were pleasant, efficient and maybe a tad bit too efficient for my liking, although we were there before dinner rush on a Monday, so there weren't very many customers. You have to pay to valet your car, $10. As a local having dinner at the oceanfront on the off season, this deterred us and we parked the car on a nearby street then walked up. Other places on the beach valet your car for customer's discretionary tip. Glad we tried it, but undecided if we would come back. read more

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Very delicious but a little overpriced. Staff was great and views were nice. Perfect place to end a night on the beach. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Fancy, went to wine pairing 5 course meal. Great service. Top notch on all levels. White tablecloths. Sommelier was funny, educated, interesting and entertaining. Ocean front, very nice place with high standards. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Wine pairing menu - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Amazing service, amazing food, with even better location. Upon arrival we were sent immediately for 730 reservation. The server was very friendly and let us know all of the specials It was on my birthday, so I was very excited and she definitely filled all the requirements for a great night. I would definitely recommend as close as a welcome, and I felt appreciated, and I had a great time if I can give 10 stars I would. Love OSCARS read more

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My chicken alfredo was super bland, dry and lacked sauce. Broccoli was super soggy and the calamari was Bland with no seasoning. Nice ambiance, we were seated in the back near the outdoor seating in a booth but I could not remove my coat as it was really chilly in the restaurant. The meal wasn't very good sorry. Not sure if they were just off tonight but first impressions go a long way. The portion when it came to a dinner serving was a tad on the small side as well. read more

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Our server was very sweet - personable and polite, but also apparently the only one working at 7:30 on a Friday night. It wasn't busy - we were one of about 9 tables total - but our server was everywhere. The food was......passable. Barely. Everything was over salted, nothing was cooked to the requested temp, and by the time it hit the table (50 minutes after ordering) most of it was stone cold. We ate the food because it was after 8pm post day-on-the-beach and we were famished. In NO way, shape, or form was anything we ate remotely worth the prices charged. For $27 for a seared salmon and a single side, at the very least you'd assume the presentation would be on point. It was not. The fish was by itself on a large plate with a gummy sauce (which was not the sauce mentioned in the menu description) slathered on, and the asparagus plopped on a separate plate. Zero artistry whatsoever. The asparagus at least was tasty. Did a good job with the crisp/tender balance. We got pizza after we left because even the overpriced and mediocre food that we DID eat (and shelled out almost $200 for with our table of 4) failed to actually satiate anyone. Seriously, don't bother. read more

Overall: alright food, service was rough, but the outdoor seating is wonderful. They had just opened for lunch and there were seven of us and no one else was in there. The hostess asked if we had a reservation and then just stared when I said no. There was literally not a single person in the restaurant at this point. I had to ask if that was going to be a problem and she had to walk away to go ask someone. But alright, we get seated. It's beautiful outside and it provides some nice shade and some fun people watching. Ordered two crushes and they weren't the best but they did the job. They use the Watermen's mix for the orange one but it really lacked the yummy orange crush taste. I ordered the peel shrimp with a side salad. My husband ordered a shrimp wrap, other food in the party included fish and chips and she crab soup. I liked my shrimp and salad and they are deveined which seems like a rarity in VA beach. However... 1. The soup was cold 2. Fish and chips didn't come with tartar or vinegar. I had to ask and then he had finished a piece before it was brought. - He did say the fish was good. 3. They delivered the wrong order to my husband. His shrimp wrap was underwhelming and the sauce was a mediocre thousand island dressing vice the advertised bang bang sauce. Overall it was just a rough experience. I understand a new schedule but I don't think the staff was ready for the change. read more

The few times I've been to Virginia Beach, I've always seem to make my way to Oscars! I've had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Gaston, on all of my visits and received exceptional service every time! I love their fresh seafood selection and amazing ocean front views. read more

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Absolutely excellent service by Trevor who ensured we had the BEST table on our anniversary. We didn't think about the fact it would be dark and wouldn't see the ocean so probably should've jumped on the first table they had but it was worth the wait. Our server Kayla was awesome! She even made us a Happy Anniversary dessert:) we don't get out much with kids alone so we appreciated everything! The food was excellent! The specialty cocktails were also amazing! We will definitely return! read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food is delicious and outdoor scenic view is beautiful at the sunset moment. The location is perfect right downstairs at the Ocean 27 hotel. read more

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Have dined here at least 3 or 4 times the past few years on various trips to Va Beach and have enjoyed the colossal crab cake which was quite tasty. Stopped in this past weekend and colossal crab cake no longer on the menu- now it is "crab cakes" but nowhere near the quality. No lump, just little crab shreds and lots of breadcrumb. I could get this crab cake anywhere, definitely NOT an upscale dish. I was so, so disappointed. Service was also extremely slow and understaffed, I guess they had several call outs. Don't know if I'll return which is sad. This was my favorite place to go in Va Beach. Reading through the recent reviews, it sounds like this place was sold and under new management from when it first opened and you can definitely tell- so not what it used to be. Bad, Overpriced food and slow service. Sad, sad. read more

Great service , Kayla on the wait staff and Gaston manager. Amazing presentation great food great drink great view. Love the white tablecloth service. What a gem at the oceanfront read more

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The food and service were equally abysmal. We walked and met a disgruntled hostess who seemed less than thrilled to seat us. We sat down and ordered some drinks with our very sweet waitress. Please don't order a dirty martini- for being a "high end" seafood house they have no idea what to do. My she crab soup came out and was delicious. The crab dip is fine but a little fishy. We both ordered crab cakes- inedible. So salty and tasted like they had come from the freezer. We left so disappointed and picked up burgerking on the way home. Don't go here if you want to have a nice time. read more

Very nice restaurant and staff. Food was AHHHHMAZING!!! Raya was my waitress and she said she was new...she was awesome, very attentive...I wanted for nothing! I only had one request that could have been accommodated but they chose not to, and that was disappointing. I ordered the Flounder and Crab but do not eat crab so requested they replace the crab with a couple of grilled shrimp instead. They refused. Said they will sub vegetables but make no changes to main entrées. I get it...I was just bummed. They hooked me for another $14 to add on the 4 shrimp, and it was worth every penny. I am very particular with my food and only the best enters my body...you'll see from the pictures what I thought. read more

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A-MAZING! This restaurant is elegant but still has a beach feel. Right on the water with an option for outdoor seating. The patio doors were open, allowing a cool breeze into the main dining area. The food was outstanding. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed theirs meals. The wait staff was courteous, attentive, and professional. I may visit again before I leave town. read more

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Food is great here. A bit on the pricy side, but real quality and service. We had the lobster bites, and chicken fettuccine. Both awesome! read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Lobster bites - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Are we in Miami? I felt like I was, I loved the tropic decor and the whole vibe it gave. We made reservations for Christmas eve dinner and after visiting Oscar's we are making it a tradition. So glad to find a place where you can dress up and feel like your on vacation. Service was top notch and the server gave us a run down of their specials. All of it sounded amazing, I went with the rock fish and let me tell you it was divine. Seasoned well and the fish was nice and moist. My husband went with the scallops and that was also divine, as you may know very good scallops can be hard to find. My kids loved their she crab soup and the chicken stuffed with spinach. The martinis were a hit and I'm looking forward to trying the rest of their flavored martinis. Parking is valet, just FYI. I'm looking forward to seating outside and enjoy a nice meal and drink during the summer. Another fine dining option at the oceanfront. read more

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Fantastic time at the beach and wanted somewhere nice to visit for dinner. We were sat by the manager and our server was super nice and patient. We enjoyed some bread before our meal and a glass of wine. My appetizer was the lobster bites which were different but definitely delicious. I initially was going to enjoy soup or something lite for dinner but then the server mentioned Flounder as the special......I knew I had to get in on it. It was light, crispy, and absolutely what the doctor ordered. This beautiful restaurant is located right on the boardwalk and the weather was perfect that evening. We will definitely be back. read more

Oscar's Oceanside - Lobster app - Seafood Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We came here for a special occasion. The restaurant is Andy crowded at all. We made reservations just in case and was seated immediately. The staff was very prompt. We got our drinks right away and was given time to look at menu. To start we got a bottle of wine and calamari. The calamari was cooked perfectly and not overdone. There was also pieces of fried zucchini mixed in as well. For dinner, I ordered the salmon which came with risotto and asparagus. The salmon wasn't huge and went really well with the risotto, very good meal. My husband got the flounder with crabmeat which came with mashed potatoes and broccoli, also very good. I think i liked his dish better actually. They didn't have a kids menu to view, however they did have kids plates available. My son ordered the steak and my daughter got the chicken tenders and they also shared a the Mac and cheese. They liked their food as well. We were all full but couldn't resist dessert. My husband got the carrot cake to share and we also ordered coffee. The coffee was a French press so it was more than enough for they table. Since it was my moms birthday, they also came out with ice cream and a candle on top, it was a nice touch to her birthday dinner. The staff was very friendly and prompt and the food was delicious. I can see this restaurant getting crowded and popular especially during the spring and summer seasons. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Oscar's Oceanside is an oceanfront gem. I'd encourage you to dine on the terrace around sunset - you will instantly feel transported to a breezy oasis in the south of Florida. The servers are knowledgeable and offer great recommendations, one being the chefs special menu. We opted to try the lobster bites, calamari and I believe an ahi tuna appetizer. The lobster bites had good flavor that were unfortunately over shadowed by the amount of sauce on each portion, I would enjoy them again but that little tweak by the chef would go a long way. The shrimp tortellini were delicious, and while the cheesecake dessert was simple it was also smooth, creamy and delicious. This place is worth a visit. read more

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Good food, great service and nice view- crab dip was really good! Nice spot for dinner on the ocean. Didn't like that they had a parking lot yet charged for valet- we parked on the street for free and walked across. read more

Food is not that good and way over priced for what you get. We went three times but won't back.

The food was delicious, service was great s s the ambiance was outstanding. We sat at a table near the water and the breeze was perfect. We will definitely go back when we return to VA Beach! read more

Every restaurant week, my wife and I try to check a new restaurant (or at least new to us). So we chose Oscar's Oceanside. In our typical fashion, we had a later reservation (after 8 pm) because we like to have a little bit later dinner. The experience didn't start well. While the restaurant was nearly empty, we had 3 servers / bussers see us at the hostess stand, and no one greeted us. We were finally seated. The overall atmosphere was nice and inviting. Our server came to the table while he seemed pleasant, but you could tell he was ready to go for the night. My wife's meal consisted of Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Tortelloni Chocolate cake. (Unfortunately, no pics)... I should have ordered this meal, but I did not much to my dismay after the meal. Well, I'll start with the highlight of my meal, and that was my glass of wine, the Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon.  Well, let's get the meal...I was overly underwhelmed. I had a Ceasar Salad it was Ceasar salad, nothing remarkable. For my entree, I had the 1/2 Rack of Lamb Chops with mashed potatoes and grilled Asparagus. Once again, it was exactly what I ordered. Lamb was cooked ok, but I had to use salt to add a little flavor. Desert Berries and Cream, it was good berries were fresh and burst in your mouth full of juice. The thing that actually made us feel rushed and rather unwanted was the constant circling of three bussers. I felt we were surrounded by sharks, and chum was in the water. The only reason I rated them as high as I did was because my wife's meal was actually enjoyable. read more

This is one of the best places on the oceanfront. They never fail to provide great service and great food.