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    Tautog's Restaurant

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lourdes E.

    Everything was fantastic. We sat at the bar the two people tending the bar were friendly and offered great service. I'm GF and they were very helpful. They offer a number of GF options. I had shrimp and grits - I loved it. We started with the scallop appetizer and it was cooked perfectly. The restaurant had great ambience. It was cozy, warm, and just cool. I had a glass of prosecco- great pour - delicious. My husband had oven fried catfish - his favorite. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    LaCora H.

    Tucked inside a cozy looking beach cottage, soft lighting and cozy vibes were great for our Monday night dinner. Visiting in the off-season, we were immediately seated. Our waiter was nice and attentive. We began with the drunken pumpkin dip and succotash soup. The dip was served with cinnamon-topped pita chips and was kinda bland. The soup however was very flavorful and the broth alone was wonderful. I ordered the shrimp and grits and was disappointed it came out room temperature. I ate two bites and boxed it up. My friend, however, ordered the flounder in a bag and it came out steaming! It was flaky and tasted good. She also had a side order of steamed broccoli which was hot.

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    Jordan B.

    I've been wanting to eat at Tautog's for years and I can confidently say it was absolutely worth the wait. This no frills seafood spot delivers exactly what you hope for: good food, good service, and a cozy, laid-back vibe that makes you feel like you're in on a local secret. I had the catfish po' boy with potatoes and a side of fresh steamed broccoli, and everything hit the spot. Their starter sauce was addicting. I found myself dipping everything into it. But what really surprised me was the hollandaise they served with the broccoli. It was rich, buttery, and totally elevated the dish. My little brother ordered the shrimp and grits and I have to admit I stole more than a few bites. Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. If you've been thinking about visiting, don't put it off like I did. The hype is real and Tautog's delivers.

    Marci F.

    Really yummy place very cozy in the winter. Really yummy. She crab soup with lots of crab and the flounder with shrimp and crab was yummy from the back. We didn't have a cocktail, but the cocktails looked legit. You can only make reservation by calling and apparently in the summer, you need to call several days to a week in advance. They do own the two properties next-door that are open for brunch.

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    Nicola M.

    We had a lovely dinner last night! The ambiance was wonderful - it's an old house still decorated for Christmas. Our server was great - sorry we missed her name. We started with the oysters rockafeller which was so fresh and delicious. My aunt and partner had the salmon salad - large portions and cooked pristinely. My other aunt absolutely loved the seared beef tenderloin. I loved the scallops Barca - large portion of large sized seared scallops served atop puff pastry and a rich buere blanc sauce. 10/10 would order again ! Broccoli side is famous and a large portion with a delicious buttery sauce. Very accommodating for gluten and dairy free.

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    Aaman L.

    This is an our favorite go-to restaurant in Virginia Beach. The food is always great, the service excellent and the ambiance cozy, especially on cold winter nights.

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    Amie S.

    Delicious seafood restaurant that hit the spot while visiting Virginia Beach. Definitely recommend ordering the she-crab soup; the creamy, slightly savory and sweet flavors leave you feeling warm inside. The oysters, salmon and scallops were very fresh, and paired nicely with the different sauces that accompanied the dish. Every entree was served at the perfect temperature. Our waitress was very attentive and recommended great options. Loved the option to sit indoors, outdoors or in between!

    Carol S.

    My son was here from Brooklyn. He wanted some of the amazing fresh Chesapeake Bay catch he grew up enjoying. I let him peruse our choices since he wanted a new spot. What he found was Tautog's at the Oceanfront on 23rd Street between Atlantic & Pacific. Their menu looked fabulous. So we made reservations. Driving up I was surprised to see that they were located adjacent to Doc Taylor's with parking for both behind. This was much welcomed because I'm suffering from a sprained ankle & walking with a cane. The parking czar showed us right to a spot & invited me to enter through the back kitchen door. A pleasant hostess told us that our table was waiting. We were presented with menus listing all kinds of goodies that were hard to choose between. My only disappointment was their being out of mint. So I had to settle for a Vodka Martini instead of my preferred Bourbon Smash. But that certainly wasn't a game changer. We began with a dozen Raw Oysters. Tautog offer 2 varieties of Virginia Oysters. We chose 6 of each. Because it's an R month they were deliciously fresh. Our entree choices were perfect. It has been so long since I've seen catfish, a staple where I grew up in Mississippi, on a menu. It looked as if the preparation was perfect, maybe even better than I had in my youth. The Catfish Filet was covered in a light cornmeal & sage coating and was baked, not fried. Hurray!! Their dish was served with a salsa & white sauce, which I asked to not be included. I explained to my server that I was a Catfish purist, having grown up with them. Their Catfish entree is served with either Rice Pilaf or New Potatoes, the latter being my choice. I added Steamed Broccoli as an optional side. My son ordered the Shrimp & Grits. I told the server that I never ordered that dish for the same reason. I'm also a long gone Mississippi Grits purist. I've never seen them prepared correctly in the Mid Atlantic. When our Server returned she had told the Chef about my history with both catfish & grits. She relayed that he was under great pressure & couldn't wait to hear my verdict, :) My verdict was absolutely perfection. Sage added a wonderful dimension to the slight cornmeal coating. The New Potatoes were the best I've ever had. Slightly broken in pieces to better absorb the butter & parsley flakes took them from bland to ultra delicious, My son's Shrimp & Grits were served with a barbecue sauce drizzle. Because they looked the perfect texture, I decided to taste the grits. Now this is a restaurant where I would order this entree! The grits were delicious, serving as a well formed base for the shrimp layered atop. He also chose the She Crab Soup, which was wonderful. Surely one spoonful wouldn't add too many calories to my diet regiment. I sent the Chef a message that both the catfish & grits were perfection. He came out to the table for personal praise. Tautog's has a casual, beachy ambiance that is perfect for a restaurant a half block from the Atlantic Ocean. It's in an old beach cottage but has the modern touches. A television behind the bar featuring football made me wish our table had a clear line of sight. This is a restaurant I love, love, love. 5 Stars is the correct rating for location, parking, service, food, ambiance and anything else I forgot to list.

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    Bill V.

    This has become our favorite place in Virginia Beach for food, service and ambiance. I had the shrimp and grits and it was delicious.

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    Great food, cute little restaurant with a family atmosphere, warm and inviting staff.

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    Service was excellent, food and environment also fantastic. Highly recommend this place.

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    The food was delicious and the service was lovely. It is a nice little local restaurant, especially during the off season.

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    Food is always great, with a good selection of daily specials and service quick and polite- a local gem.

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    What is the dress code?

    Casual to business casual

    Do they take reservations?

    Call just to check, but I don't remember them taking reservations and it was a good 20min wait on a Wednesday evening. It's worth the wait!

    Do they have a kids menu?

    No they do not

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