Oscar&#x27;s Oceanside

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!

Fun staff!!!

Snow Crab Legs (MP) $2 happy hour beer 3-6pm daily

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Catch 31 Fishhouse and Bar

3.4(1.5k reviews)

We went out for a hang out as while watching the game. I would recommend having more screens…read morethough, it was hard for all to enjoy the game granted it may not be the indicated ambiance they are going for. The service was very good. We sat at the bar and all the mixologist were very attentive. For such a beautiful space the bathroom leaves a lot to desire so e ready for a run down space for a $$ bite or drinks. I was very impressed by their different selection in mocktails.

This is my third or fourth visit over the last few years. The setting is one of Catch 31's…read morestrongest points. Oceanfront views, open windows, and a coastal, airy vibe make it a genuinely scenic spot. Perfect for sunset dinners or drinks with the water right there. The energy at the bar was lively but not overwhelming. Clam Chowder: Rich, creamy, good balance of clams to potatoes. Classic and comforting. House Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing: Fresh greens, generous portion of blue cheese. Tangy and well-dressed without being soggy. Burger: Flavor was excellent, juicy, well-seasoned. Came out slightly overcooked for my preference, but still delicious. Drinks: Two Old Fashioneds were balanced and strong. Also had a shot of Jim Beam bourbon. This is where the experience fell short. I'm a 20%+ tipper and I sit at bars often, so I understand how busy it gets. But the difference in service was hard to miss. Tatiana (bartender): Greeting took much longer than other guests. I wasn't asked if I was eating or drinking right away, yet I watched her promptly greet others, offer water, take orders, then ask for a card. With me, she asked for a card for the tab immediately. The interaction felt noticeably different from how she treated other patrons. I give grace when I can, but the contrast was clear and can't be ignored. I also noted her manager appeared to be a Black man, which made the disparity feel even more disappointing. Hayden (bar back): Cool and helpful. Stepped in, checked on things, and was genuinely hospitable. I reluctantly left her 15%. Honestly, I didn't want to give her anything at all but a piece of my mind. The good Lord Jesus is working on me, so I left the 15% and walked away. As a regular 20%+ tipper, that drop speaks volumes about how the service felt. Pros: Scenic oceanfront atmosphere, good food with strong flavors, solid cocktails. Hayden's help improved the night. Cons: Inconsistent bar service. The burger was slightly overcooked. Most concerning was feeling singled out by Tatiana's approach compared to other guests. Catch 31 delivers on location and food. The view and the chowder alone are worth a stop. But the service experience at the bar was uneven and left me feeling offended as a paying customer who tips well. I hope management addresses the disparity, because the place has too much potential to be weighed down by that. Would return for the food and view, but hesitant about the bar experience with Tatiana.

Rockfish

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Scallops and shrimp

CP Shuckers

4.1(772 reviews)

0.2 mi

Talk about stumbling upon FANTASTIC....in VA visiting my grandson who is in the Navy. Decided…read morebeach therapy was in the cards. Took a walk around and found this cute place. Took a walk in and wow! So authentic! My server was amazing. Always with a smile and provided good suggestions. I ordered the crab cakes with fries. You get 2 very good sized crab cakes and fries!! OMG!! The crab was the best I've had, and I've traveled to Maine, Maryland, Cape Cod and more. Nothing compares to the thick flavorful sweet delicious crab at CP Shuckers!! No thick breading at all! Seasoned to perfection! Fries were great too!! Def will stop again!!

This is about as basic as a bar gets. We got the wings, beer, shrimp,a couple salads, and crush…read more Service is cool; that was nice. We sat outside, would have been nice if this place is located on a beach.... Sitting over top of a pretty active roadway kind of lost a little bit of the luster. Seems like a local spot that probably kicks off really GREAT at night. Just 'ok' as of afternoon red spot. This is the kind of spot you go to when you need something cheap to eat and drink and you want to just hang out with some old parks for happy hour. Also seems like a great place to watch a game on the inside. Tons of TVs!

Outside

Drunken Shrimp Appetizer

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Tautog's Restaurant

4.1(1.1k reviews)

My husband and I travel all over the country (semi truck driver) and we eat at a lot of nice…read moreplaces- The atmosphere is dark & mellow very laid back and chill The staff- SO kind & attentive The food- OUT OF THIS WORLD ! Some of the best food I've had in such a long time, the front desk employee at the holiday inn actually recommended this place & I'm so happy we listened & came here. Said wow over and over again.. truly impressed.

We visit Virginia Beach every year and Tautog's is always a must for our family…read more Every meal has been excellent and the service top-notch Give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

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Pacifica

4.1(300 reviews)

I came from LA Search fried chicken and on of the places…read morethat came up was Pacifica I really don't recommend coming here for the fried chicken The chicken was fried but the taste was awful French fries where very good

Pacifica Perfect for…read morehubby's birthday. Loved the wide ranging and electic menu for both food and drinks. Tiny flower James and the Lucille recommended if you like it light and sweet like me. Always ask for their specials and "du jours" menu because it's an absolute treat and changes as the seasons do. Our favorites right now were the corn "ribs", the potstickers, the rack of lamb, and the heirloom carrots. Everything we tried was good, actually. Dessert is well worth it here too -- when we went in mid-August (Im so behind in reviewing!) the cookie butter banana pudding pie was the banoffee pie remix of my dreams. Fun, relaxed vibe and great servers!

Tomatoes fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic pearls Delicious

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Cheers

Waterman's Surfside Grille

4.2(3.1k reviews)

1.5 mi

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.

The welcoming bar with busy attentive bartenders

This is their Baby Back Ribs entrée Local's special. Photo taken November 30, 2023.

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Orange crush @ waterman's

Lager Heads - LHVB

3.5(633 reviews)

0.5 mi

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.

Knockout burger - lives up to the name. It seemed like a half pound and was truly a knockout.

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Orange crush

Casa Seafood

4.2(5 reviews)

0.6 mi

Found this place when visiting a friend in the area. It's a great "hole in-the-wall" type place on…read morethe main drag. There were quit a few people in the place and everyone looked like they were enjoying their food. Casa has a bit of a beach vibe. It was clean and the staff were very friendly. They kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we need. If I'm in the area again I will be visiting Casa Seafood.

We found this place while looking for seafood near the hotel. The ratings were good. The pictures…read morewere beautiful and they seemed to be fairly popular. I can honestly say it's more of a hole-in-the-wall, take-out joint with some tables. We went with flounder, shrimp, and fries. Coleslaw was fresh and crunchy. The shrimp were pretty tasty, but the fish could have used a little seasoning. It was still extremely fresh and flaky. Fries were okay. The folks at another table had crab boil.... it looked and smelled amazing. I think if I return here. I'll try something different.

Flounder, shrimp & fries

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21st Street Seafood Raw Bar

3.2(444 reviews)

0.4 mi

We walked in just minutes before closing (our fault we didn't realize the time), but they still…read moretook our order and made it to go. The service was awesome! Morgan, our server, was so helpful and kind. The food did not disappoint. The oyster Rockefeller was delicious, the nachos were a great portion and full of flavor, and my teens said the burgers were juicy, flavorful, and the best they've had so far. We didn't get pictures because we were hungry and tired from driving all day, but next time we're back in Virginia we'll definitely be returning. Highly recommend!

I truly hate to write bad reviews, I try to look past certain things but this experience was not so…read moregreat. We were a party of 6. Everyone but me was there for the all you can eat crab legs, shrimp and hush puppies. I had visited this place before and had great experience so I am surprised it wasn't so great this week. We got sat and forgotten about basically. After 10 minutes we asked a random waitress who our waitress was and when she was going to take our drink orders? We were promised someone was coming. We waited another 10 minutes and at this point with still no drink orders taken I was ready to go up the street to the Atlantic to eat but everyone wanted the unlimited so we stayed. I got up this time and wen to the bar and explained we had been there 20+ minutes now with no service. Even the table next to us which was a part of three had no drink orders taken yet also. The bartender walked in the back and came back and promised (another promise) we would be taken care of. I want to point out it was about 5pm and they were not crowded yet. After 25 minutes of waiting our waitress finally arrives. And I thought the experience was going to be better but it wasn't. She was clammy, shaking and looked higher than a kite. She took our drink orders and of course took her another 10 minutes to bring us 6 WATERS!!!. We quickly used that opportunity to give our food orders incase she went missing again. Food came out quickly and my friends enjoyed the unlimited and I tried to enjoy my double patty burger. My friends kept asking for things like more napkins, more butter, more old bay and those things never arrived. At this point we were all ready to walk out and not pay but that would be tacky and beneath us When it was time to pay she got everyone's order confused. Which was funny because 5 people ordered the exact same thing, I was the only odd ball who didn't get the unlimited deal. If I return again I don't wan that waitress I just can't do that again. But the food was really good so I am willing to give it another try.

Crab leg dinner

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Both the shrimp and the crab were so delicious!

Chix on the Beach

3.9(1.1k reviews)

1.4 mi

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.