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!!

Food and service were both excellent. I had the fried flounder dinner which came with everything…read moreand loved it! Flounder was fresh and hush puppies were super good. I will definitely return!

Pretty average food. Good if you're in the mood to have some fried seafood, as that's mostly what…read moretheir menu is. Not saying it was bad at all, just about what you can expect from a chain restaurant. Service was good, although we sat in the back, our waitress kept coming to give us refills on waters, which was great! Food came out hot and crisp. The fish really kept their temp. I wasn't big on the tartar sauce, it was a bit pickley. Coleslaw was nothing special. Hushpuppies were quite good though. Had a good crust and flavor, soft enough on the inside to not need butter to melt out the density. Fries were alright, pretty standard there. I was most surprised about the fish. They look a bit pale, but they were pretty crispy. Fish tasted clean, if anything it needed salt. I also didn't realize it was going to be a bunch of pieces of fish, I ended up with a box it was too much! For dessert, I got their coconut pie. I can't say I would recommend it. If you do get it, it'd be best to ask for it warm. It is not a coconut cream pie, it has a thin layer of cream, and the rest is toasted coconut shavings on top. The piece itself was a little small, at least compared to the mud pie slice. I would have rather gotten that if I had known better.

I ordered female crabs, but half turned out to be male, and they charged me the female price. They…read moreremoved the apron for all of the crabs so you cant identify the males from the females. Very deceptive. Keep in mind that I ordered from this place alllllllll the time so the minute I saw the tray with that part of the crab removed I was suspicious. I mean come on "People are not stupid." And they are foolish to think that no one is going to notice that.

The seafood here is exceptional, offering great value for the price. My boyfriend enjoys their…read moreseafood while I opt for the wings, which are consistently delicious. The staff is attentive and efficient, making for a pleasant dining experience.

Another great meal with Family at Park Lane Tavern. Very lively atmosphere because of Octoberfest…read morebeing celebrated already and of course Thursday Night Football. The food and service were great as usual. I had Fish & Chips. The Fish was cooked perfectly and served with the right amount of fries. After looking at the Dessert Menu, I couldn't resist the Guinness Brownie Sundae. Guinness Stout brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream & toasted almonds. Oh my goodness it was amazing and the perfect ending to a great dinner. Thanks Park Lane for a very enjoyable evening. I will definitely be back.

We stumbled upon this neighborhood Tavern and what a find it was. First visit was on a Saturday…read moreevening and surprisingly not busy around 6;30 pm. We returned a second time and super busy on a Tuesday same time-why? Fish and Chips Thursday (1/2 price). Not too long of a wait though -1/2 hour and went fast as we had a drink at the Bar. We tried a couple of appetizers-goat cheese dip and fire cracker shrimp-both tasty. The Bacon stuffed Gouda burger was ordered on both visits -Ground Chuck/Proper Tavern Burger and it was that good! Fish and Chips were also ordered both visits-perfectly battered Haddock living up to the Tavern billing. The Tavern Monte Cristo is one to try. Battered and fried sandwich is never a bad idea-we loved it! We had a mix of draft beers (import)-they had Carlsberg (Danish) which isn't easy to find as well we had a Scottish Ale. Overall, an ample import draft list. Service was super engaged and upbeat from beginning to end on both visits. They are a Futbol Tavern and they mentioned they do get quite busy and have an even more of a fun atmosphere during the season-too bad we only visit during the Futbol off season-summer. We saw banners for Oktoberfest celebrations. Specials Monday-Thursday including Whiskey, wine and Wellington! Also, have a couple of sister locations in Hampton and Fredericksburg. Most definitely has been added to our must stops when visiting the Beach!

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.

If you are looking for legit seafood, you have found the right place. They have crabs, crab boils,…read moreoysters, scallops, shrimp, you name it they have it! The service was exceptional, which always makes for a great experience. We most recently had family visit who wanted crabs so of course we came here! Prices are about average for seafood, not overly priced, in my opinion. Please make a reservation before you go, the restaurant used to be a home so it's not very large. I have nothing negative to say, everything was so good! Thank me later when you go!

My husband and I had dinner last nite. My girlfriend recommended Wickers to us because of the good…read moreseafood. It's our go to place when we visit VA Beach 1-2 times a year. Not fancy. Very clean. Good service. We ordered their delish hush puppies to start us off. They're still delish. They were greasier than last year's so we wrapped them in a napkin to remove some of it. Still delish! My husband had his usual, the crab boil-crab legs, steamed shrimp, red roasted potatoes and an ear of corn (halved). He went to work as soon as it hit the table! There was enough food for 2 people to share. I decided to try a crab cake. I ordered the crab cake dinner with green beans and red potatoes. A large helping of well seasoned green beans and roasted potatoes and 1 crab cake. (You can also order the dinner with 2 crab cakes). My sides were very good. The crab cake was decent. It wasn't as moist or seasoned as i hoped it'd be. I won't order it again. Last year, I tried the salmon which was delish. When you're in the area, you must go to Wicker's! Small parking lot but they provide overflow parking in a nearby church's parking lot. They also have a window outside for carryout orders.

Overall, I'd say the lobster roll was pretty good but pricy -…read more GOOD: it had a good amount of lobster and was nice and had a little butter on there. The roll part of the lobster roll was about the size/shape of a small hotdog bun. The lobster roll comes with a bag of chips and a drink. LESS GOOD: This is my first lobster roll in the area, but it was $30! Not sure if that's the normal price around but wow that's pretty expensive. If you're looking for a lobster roll, and you're in the area and willing to drop 30 bucks, this is a good choice.

Everytime I drive down Battlefield Blvd. I see this food truck and I'm mad that this is the first…read moretime I have stopped. I love love love fresh seafood, especially lobster and this food truck did not disappoint. I got the small lobster roll (3 ounces). Warm with butter and it was Amazing. The roll oh my warm, buttered and toasted to perfection! A Fresh, flavorful and overall delicious sandwich. The small was about 18 dollars and it came with a bag of chips. Always plenty of parking and the ladies that took my order were personable and kind! I can't wait for another sandwich. Now I need to try the cold one with mayo.

This cost me $21.62 pre-tax, then $24.21 pre-tip to $29.00 post-tip (with Receipt)…read more This Restaurant is good They have the food that I like to eat and that's all that matters to me. They gotta do more soups though, or stuff like Chinese soup noodles but they probably take too long to make.

Visited The Ocean Grill & Seafood on a Thursday evening after seeing so much hype on social media…read more The service was solid, and the staff kept everything running pretty smoothly the whole night. They've got both booths and regular tables, which is nice depending on what kind of seating you like. Nothing fancy about the ambiance a typical buffet restaurant decor. The cold seafood section looked really full and well stocked, even though I didn't personally try any of it. I ended up getting a hibachi plate with noodles, shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, and a mix of veggies. They actually had a pretty good selection for the hibachi grill, which I liked. As for the buffet overall, it honestly didn't quite live up to the social media hype for me. There were definitely tons of options and a lot of variety, but I'm more of a quality over quantity person. I also didn't try any of buffet items. Now my daughter had the complete opposite experience. She loved it! She was really into the sushi selection and tried several buffet items. She already said she'd definitely want to come back. A couple things to know before you go: they charge a surcharge if you pay with a card, and they also charge for food waste, so don't overload your plate as you may be charged for food waste. Overall, would I rush back? Probably not. But if I'm nearby and in the mood for a decent Chinese buffet with lots of choices, I'd come back again.

I was in town and wanted a seafood boil and I must say I wasn't sure as I read the reviews and…read morecompared to other places. I finally said the food looks too good to pass up. I'm so glad I went as it was just right. The place was good and clean and I was able to request to be moved so I could watch the football game. The service was prompt and attentive and catered to needs. The food was delicious and fresh and the twisted special seasoning was on point! I absolutely appreciate the other bartender Latoya who even brought the remote over to make sure she had the right channel for the football game I wanted. She definitely understood the assignment Overall the staff was pleasant and the food did not take long to come out at all!! I had shrimp, green mussels, snow crab rice boiled eggs with corn and sausage. I also had an appetizer of lemon pepper wings to get it started!! I completely recommend the twisted crab to anyone looking for a seafood boil and understand what that means lol not on a plate but in a bag with your seafood packed with flavor, seasoning and soul!!!

The place has some solid reviews, but I would rate the food lower than the average here, with the…read moreflavor being just ok, and the crab seemed like it had been around a while. They also seemed to out of the appropriate crab cracking utensils when I was there. The service to my table was good. The atmosphere was not too pleasant as it was at a mall and very dark in the restaurant. Not a returner for me.

Since I moved away, whenever I'm visiting Hampton Roads, I make it a point to have at least one…read morenice dinner with my family. This go round, Steinhilber's came to mind because I hadn't been in over 10 years, when I attended a tasting event here. Steinhilber's has been around since 1939, and it's easy to see how they've stood the test of time. The restaurant sits in a gorgeous waterfront area in Virginia Beach, not too far from Town Center. The setting alone makes it feel like you're going somewhere special for dinner. We went on a Sunday, and there was a bit of a wait for an inside table. However, for our group of four, there was no wait at all to sit outside. The weather was beautiful, there was a nice breeze coming off the waterfront, and they have umbrellas that provide plenty of shade. Honestly, sitting outside ended up being a great choice. The staff here is also incredibly polite. You can tell they've been trained in fine dining etiquette, and everyone we interacted with was professional and attentive. They were very accommodating with every inquiry and request my family and I had throughout the evening. Now for the food! The thing I remembered most from my visit over 10 years ago was how delicious their fried shrimp were, so of course I had to order them again. I'm happy to report that they were just as delicious as I remembered! Crispy, flavorful, and even better paired with their signature "Steiny's Sauce." The twice baked potato was also delicious, and I added a side of creamed spinach, which was pretty good as well. All in all, Steinhilber's is a great restaurant with good food, gorgeous ambiance, and excellent customer service. There's a reason they've stood the test of time. My family and I really enjoyed our meals here, and I'm glad I finally made my way back after all these years!

I went to Steinhilber's on a Friday evening with one other person. It looked like it was going to…read morerain, but thankfully it held off, so we were able to sit outside on the patio overlooking the water. It made for a really nice setting, and our service was excellent. I started with a margarita, which was a solid, good margarita, and the she-crab soup. The soup was excellent! It had nice chunks of lump crab throughout. It wasn't overloaded with crab, but there was definitely an appreciable amount, especially for a she-crab soup. For my entrée, I ordered the Beef Wellington with asparagus. Let me start with the asparagus because those things were HUGE and absolutely delicious. They were cooked just right, seasoned really well, and honestly one of the highlights of the entire meal. The beef in the Wellington was also cooked exactly how it should be. Unfortunately, the pastry surrounding it was a bit soggy, and that did take away from the dish. I know Beef Wellington can be a tricky balance because you're trying to get the beef and pastry right at the same time, but I've had versions where the pastry stayed beautifully crisp, and this one just didn't quite hit that mark. The texture was a little off because of it. That said, the beef itself was excellent, and the entire plate was presented beautifully. There were also a few potato chips on the plate, and those were SO good. Honestly, Steinhilber's could bag those up and sell them because I would absolutely buy them! There was a small salad on the side as well. It wasn't particularly flavorful or memorable, but it wasn't bad either and worked fine alongside everything else. Overall, we had an excellent dinner. There's definitely some room for improvement with the pastry on the Beef Wellington, but between the beautifully cooked beef, those incredible asparagus, the surprisingly delicious potato chips, the crab-filled she-crab soup, the waterfront patio, and great service, I still really enjoyed my meal. I would absolutely come back.