AMAZING - This is a must visit if you're looking for more than just a burger at the beach. A few blocks off the ocean road and a gem! We called for a reservation at about 5pm and they said the best they could do for 2 people was 7:45 but offered that we could sit at the bar and boy are we glad we did! My wife had mushroom linguine, I had the snapper and we shared an apple tart with rum raisin ice cream for dessert. The service was prompt and overall exemplary. The price for such a good meal was surprisingly good (especially in today's economy). Nice decor and overall ambiance. If I could give it 7 stars I would!!! read more

I really need to add this to my list of favorite restaurants and go more often. Every experience has always been fantastic. I sat at the bar and enjoyed HH which is from 4 - 6. We ordered the tuna tacos, beef dumplings and the burrata. All of it was delicious but OMG that burrata plate was gorgeous. The tomatoes looked like they were just plucked from the garden. Juicy and fresh. My friends enjoyed the fried chicken special which is Wednesday night. They were very accommodating with a special request. I did try the green beans and they were so good. Perfectly cooked. My friends did not share anything else with me. One of these days I will make it for the 1/2 plate of pasta. We also got bread with the cutest turtle shaped butter. Bartender was attentive and the entire staff was friendly. They have a decent size patio and when we left it was pretty full. I will definitely go back. read more

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plenty of parking spots in the parking lot but can get full. Restaurant was very lively and everyone there was so full of energy. The complementary butter and bread is out of the world. It's addicting, butter is so fluffy and bread was crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. Crème fraiche was airy and cold. Pasta perfectly seasoned (not too salty). Staff was helpful and answered my questions like where the butter is from, etc read more

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Went for their happy hour from 4-6pm. I absolutely love their half portion pastas for $10. Its so worth it and it was very fulfilling. The place is so cute and has outdoor and indoor seating which is very nice. I would deff go again and the servers were very nicee. Its such a cute date night restaurant! read more

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My son & I have tried to get reservations at Terrapin many times. This visit, which wasn't on a holiday or during tourist season, we got the perfect time. It was also the perfect day, the last night I could enjoy a leisurely dinner & drinks before surgery. Pulling into the private parking lot so near the Oceanfront I was impressed with the elegant ambiance of the exterior at night. The private parking lot was a big plus. Expecting a dress up dining experience I was surprised to see some casual attire. But that should have been anticipated so close to the Oceanfront. It was a welcoming feel. Seating was at a comfortable booth at the rear of the restaurant. The decor was as special as the elegant exterior. The acoustics of the building did make for an overly loud dinner as other diner's voices were amplified. Service was prompt and was especially mindful of my special needs due to medical issues. The menu was either à la carte or Italian style with a one price choice of an appetizer/side, pasta, entree & dessert. We chose the 4 course menu. Caviar on house made potato chips & a charcuterie board were also available à la carte. For my first course I chose the ROASTED BEETS with goat cheese, orange supremes, shaved fennel, yuzu vinaigrette. It was absolutely delicious. My son chose RAW OYSTERS, laughing king oysters, with cherry mignonette. My Pasta course was CACIO E PEPE spaghettoni, tellicherry black pepper, pecorino-romano & parmigiano-reggiano. I had been searching for a similar pasta since one of my favorite restaurants served a similar family recipe. With the house made pasta, it didn't disappoint. My son chose LINGUINE & CLAMS, eastern shore little neck clams, white wine, garlic, crushed red pepper, & parmigiano. As an entree we both chose LOCAL FLOUNDER with forbidden rice, grilled asparagus, mussel broth-saffron beurre blanc. The flounder filet was tender & flaky, reinforcing my reasoning that eating healthy would allow a dessert. My choice was SORBETTI. raspberry & grapefruit-honeysuckle. My son had AFFOGATO, a shot of illy espresso on french vanilla bean ice cream. There must be a return visit. I really want to try the VALRHONA CHOCOLATE PUDDING with flor de sal, organic georgia olive oil. Terrapin was a superb experience with ambience, service & cuisine that excelled. It has my highest recommendation. read more

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Took my mom here as a surprise and it was fantastic. Our server Madeline gave great recommendations and as someone in the industry I was really impressed with her level of service. The zero proof cocktails were fantastic! I was huge fan of the tuna appetizer and the burrata was insanely good. We had the duck and it was cooked perfectly. read more

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Had an incredible anniversary dinner here! They prepared the menu in a sheet that was personalized for us. The food was delectable and the tiramisu was so good we brought two extras home. The service was really good too! Everything was perfect for our special night! read more

Really great experience. The food was excellent as was the service. Duck was cooked to perfection. All the pasta is fresh. Note pasta is served in a butter sauce instead of a tomato based. All the employees were friendly and seemed genuinely happy. You see the kitchen which seemed clean, professional and the chefs were all friendly. Grewat to see. Drinks were ok and did the trick. Dessert was good. I was only in the area for a few days but you can't go wrong here. read more

I stopped by Terrapin for happy hour and had a great experience. They offer a daily happy hour, which is a huge plus. The staff were very accommodating and professional, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food was excellent -- I had the Cacio e Pepe and one of their bruts, and everything was spot on. They also have wonderful specials on their wine bottles. I would absolutely go back again and highly recommend it. read more

Made a reservation online for anniversary dinner and we were seated right away. All the staff were super nice and our server, Laurel, was simply amazing! We opted for the 4 course tasting menu, which was an excellent price at $74 per person. You get a choice of 1 starter, 1/2 pasta serving, 1 entree, and 1 dessert - only the caviar is excluded. It's a LOT of food and we were definitely stuffed and even took leftovers home, which were expertly bagged for us in the back, which was a nice touch. Everything we tasted was fresh and delicious! The presentation - beautiful! The decor was very simple, but elegant...can probably use a little refresh at some point. The one thing that was a slight drawback was our actual table. We were really hoping for a more romantic spot given our anniversary, but were seating at a 2-top in a row of several other 2-tops in between of several other couples, with just enough space to barely squeeze through to get to our table. Every time their server came to talk to them, we had her "back side" in our faces. We'll definitely come back here during off- peak season to get a better table. read more

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Food is wonderful. We had the peach salad and dumplings as appetizers, and the duck and snapper as mains. Like most fine dining, they leave you with a little room for dessert. Service is top notch. Easy to hear your dinner companions. read more

My Wife made reservations for my birthday tonight at Terrapin Restaurant, located near the oceanfront area in Virginia Beach. When we walked in we were warmly greeted and brought to our table. Our server, Linsky was amazing. She was prompt, courteous, and very helpful with menu questions and suggestions. They have a fantastic Happy Hour menu and it was hard for us to veer away from it, with the remarkable selection and value pricing. We started out with the meatballs for $7, and an order of the Crudo for $8, served on "crunchy rice." Both were delicious. The crunchy rice was quite a treat, it was soft inside and crunchy outside, fantastic. The meatballs (4 per order) were served with a delicious marinara and Basil leaves. We really enjoyed them. For dinner we started out with the House Salad for $10. This is a large portion and certainly enough to share, which is what we did. It was lightly dressed and a mustard based vinaigrette. All the the ingredients were fresh and delicious. For our entrees we decided to try 3 different half-portion pasta dishes on the Happy Hour menu, starting with the Shrimp Tagliatelle for $10. Both the pasta and shrimp were cooked perfectly. It was made slightly spicy with Calabrian chili peppers which was amazing. We also tried the Short-rib Rigatoni. This was incredibly delicious and we enjoyed it very much. Finally we tried the Cacio E Pepe for $10. This was a delicious rendition of the classic Italian dish. It was pepper forward just as one would expect. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. This was a very good dish. For dessert we had to try The Pear for $14. If you have never tried it, you are simply letting the best in life pass you bye. The pictures do not do this wonderful creation justice, it must be experienced to be truly appreciated. My only regret is that I didn't try this local gem sooner. I highly recommend dining here at your earliest opportunity. You'll be glad you did and you can rest assured that you are supporting our local restaurant community! read more

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Short Rib Rigatoni and Crab cakes were amazing as well as the Burrata and Salmon Crudo. Wonderful atmosphere and great service. And - Oregon Pino was excellent too. read more

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Had a work dinner with several co workers. We were greeted upon arrival immediately and out table was ready. The atmosphere was comfortable and the table was fine. Out server was prompt but not overly friendly. Overall service was a bit slow considering the restaurant was not busy. We ordered several appetizers and entrees. Portions were small and the food was very average at best. Prices were a bit above average considering the quantity and quality of food. Overall very average experience which is exactly how I scored the place. Lastly, if I remember correctly the tip was added but I was not notified of that fact which virtually never happens. read more

We had our anniversary dinner there last night and it was amazing. I've lived nearby my whole life and never been but always heard good things. Their pink Vinho Verde is a great bottle choice and went well with the fresh Chesapeake Bay oysters. I love pasta and it's hard to find good made in house pasta in Virginia Beach. Their shrimp tagliatelle dish was top notch, I'm not sure where they get their shrimp from but you could tell it was very fresh not frozen and cooked perfectly. The sauce was everything you want it to be. There is a fine line with cooking shrimp before it's overdone and their chef definitely knows what to do. I normally put a bunch of parmesean cheese on my pasta but it was not necessary here, things are good to go when they come out. We also had the duck breast which I would highly recommend. Wish I took a pic but it was so good. Super delicious. It's as satisfying as a steak but not as heavy. Their service was also great they were very attentive and made sure we had a really nice time. Can't wait to go back! They even made us menus for our anniversary which is so class and a nice surprise. Happy I took my wife there for our outing, what a great local establishment. read more

Terrapin Restaurant - Oysters and Vinho Verde, Fried Mushrooms too yum - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Excruciatingly mid. Waited 2 hours after sitting down for our food to arrive. My pork chop came out bland, cold and flavorless. The food was unbelievably mediocre, especially for the price. Even the fries were bad. We were all there to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday... first they forget her drink then they brought her the wrong entree entirely. Had to ask three times for my wife's pre fix dessert after three hours...I get that sometimes kitchens have off nights but I doubt we will be back. read more

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This Italian restaurant, about six blocks from the ocean is truly our best find in Virginia Beach. We were met at the door and seated promptly. We started with the Roasted Baby Red Beets in a Lemon Labneh with olive oil, honey, & toasted pistachios, served with grilled ciabatta The "" Tuna Credo" served beautifully and very fresh & Tasty. Our server brought us fresh bread with a turtle butter. Really cute. "Turtles are a big thing in V.B." Terrapin makes their own pasta fresh daily. For our main course we had the Italian favorite "Linguine & Clam sauce". Little neck clams in a white wine sauce.with garlic and red peppers Shrimp Tagliatelle, North Carolina shrimp fresh herbs in a lemon butter sauce with cherry tomatoes. Our waitress did the finishing touch, my grading fresh Parmesan Reggiano at the table We couldn't pass on dessert and elect it to go with the gelato which was made there, and was excellent The service is top notch, the food is fantastic, The ambience is upscale pleasant. We found that the restaurants that are NOT on the beach and boardwalk had much better food, better service and more reasonable prices read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with dinner at Terrapin for my birthday last month and I was very excited to try it out. Since we had reservations, we were quickly seated as soon as we arrived. The restaurant is very small and quaint so I highly recommend reservations. As soon as I sat down, the wonderful server provided us with menus and at the top of my menu it displayed "Happy Birthday Leah!". Talk about feeling special!!! I absolutely loved that they did that for me! For starters, I ordered a dozen of raw oysters. I love raw oysters and eat them every year for my birthday. I paired them with a glass of Riesling and they were very fresh and delicious. We then ordered the Short Rib Rigatoni, Shrimp Tagliatelle and the Truffle Mac & Cheese. The food came out in good timing and was absolutely delicious. I actually enjoyed his Shrimp pasta over my Short Rib pasta but both were great. The Truffle Mac & Cheese lacked a little flavor in my opinion but it wasn't bad. Terrapin is the perfect restaurant if you are craving pasta (which is house made) and good vibes. The server was beyond amazing and she even wrapped my special menu in a cute ribbon for me to take home. The food was delicious and I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a wonderful night out. read more

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Fancy.... Had a reservation and got seated right away. The menu was interesting (duck and caviar to name a few), not many restaurant around have those options available. Everything was tasty and their drink selection (mainly wine) was good. The place is pretty quiet to be a restaurant but good vibe. read more

I have been wanting to dine here for YEARS. Celebrating an anniversary felt like the right time to finally go. I had high hopes for this place and they exceeded them! The parking lot is tiny (and full), but the host was helpful in finding a place I could park. Our waitress is an aspiring chef herself. Her passion for food was so evident and made the whole experience that much better. The wait staff seemed to be attentive and friendly at other tables as well. We sat at a booth/tabletop. They have a beautiful bar. The atmosphere was elegant, but not pretentious or over the top. It's a place that doesn't demand a suit or dressing "to the 9's", but it was nice to dress up a little. It is fine dining after all. They had a current promotion where you could order an appetizer, entree, and dessert at a discount. We ordered a 1/2 dozen raw oysters, beets & labneh, shortrib rigatoni, valrhona chocolate pudding, and tiramisu. They also serve you fresh bread with a little terrapin butter. The promotion made our dining experience very affordable. There regular prices aren't outrageous though. The tasting menu is definitely the way to go if they don't have the promotion going (4 courses: starter, pasta, entree, and dessert and you'll probably have some food leftover). Plus, it's quality food that will be just as good the next day. If wine is your thing, they had a nice selection as well, not to mention a short list of mocktails that sounded good. The waitress told us about how the oysters all come from a single oyster farmer. They come from the Chesapeake Bay near the eastern shore. My girlfriend described them as the best oysters she has ever had. They seemed much thicker than I've seen. The beets and labneh tasted very fresh and flavorful. Even the toasted bread was seasoned. It seemed like a simple plate, but it was done right. The pasta here is made in house and it cooked perfectly Al dente. The shortrib rigatoni is slow cooked for a long time. It was tender. The sauce had a lot of flavor. The linguine and clams was clearly made with high quality ingredients. The wine sauce was complex and made with love. The red pepper was perfect on it. I'm always hesitant to order tiramisu because I don't thoroughly enjoy the taste of coffee. Let me tell you, this tiramisu was so good! I would come back just to have it again. The texture was perfect, the flavors were perfectly layered, and I can't say enough about it. The chocolate pudding was much better than it has any business being. It was rich, but not overtly so. The flakes of salt in it make it what it is. If you can't resist chocolate, you'll definitely want to try it. It's a shame I took so long to check this place out, but I'm so glad I finally did. Treat yourself and enjoy one of the best restaurants in all of Hampton Roads! read more

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Fantastic experience at Terrapin. Atmosphere and service were both impeccable and the tasting menu is a fantastic bang for your buck. I found the pricing to be more than fair for the high quality courses that we received. The duck was cooked perfectly. Zero complaints. read more

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Hard to believe it's been five years since we were here. Tonight, great service by Courtney and a killer dinner. Charcuterie and linguini with clams were great but the standout was the crab cake. Enjoy. read more

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Upon entry, I knew this restaurant would match the amazing reviews! We were greeted by a spirited soul who led us to their amazing outdoor terrace. What was impressive, is that they didn't cram a bunch of tables in this space which curated a more intimate space for dining. We were so fortunate to have Alea as our server! Extremely knowledgeable about their menu, the wine and a bright personality! As a wine enthusiast, I had her pair a glass with each course. What was so special? She brought out 2 Sauvignon Blancs samples and we played the game where was their origin! Always fun to challenge the knowledge of your palate. Here choices were spot on! On to the food! My partner had the roasted beet salad which was on point! The Crispy Tuno Crudo was a fun take and rice crisp was a great texture compliment. My partner is Vegetarian and they were more than accommodating in creating a pasta dish for him. Full of seasonal vegetables amid a lemon butter sauce. The Halibut! What was so remarkable is it wasn't served with a traditional starch, but rather roasted asparagus and a light vegetable salad. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant as it hit all marks! Only wished I lived here as I would do their tasting menu for a special occasion! Kudos Terrapin!!!! read more

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Awesome dinner at the Terrapin again tonight. Thank you! Pastry Chef Jess has our done herself with the "Pear" dessert. Light and wonderful! I'm not a dessert person, but this is worth the calories. read more

Terrapin Restaurant - The "Pear". Chef Jess has our done herself! - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Great atmosphere. Perfect date night spot. Rodney (chef and owner) is very talented and knows how to run a great restaurant.

** 3.5 stars ** Terrapin Restaurant is located in Oceanfront, VA Beach. We came here to celebrate our anniversary. Customers can order a la carte or their four-course meal (tasting menu). Their four-course meal consists of appetizers, pasta, entree, and a dessert with optional wine pairings for an additional charge. Ambiance: The restaurant feels classy and modern. The decorations are minimalistic and use neutral colors. They also have a terrace. Maybe if it wasn't raining or warm when we came in, I would've preferred to be seated there. The terrace is beautiful with string lights and less claustrophobic compared to the indoor seatings. Service: The staff was amicable and helpful. They gave us enough time when needed and were very prompt regarding refills. Since we ordered the four-course meal, they kept changing our utensils. I'm unsure if we were ordering a four-course meal or if they were giving us time to rest between meals. We noticed that the breaks between meals are too long. We didn't expect our dinner to last for 2 hours. Food: As I mentioned earlier, we ordered the four-course meal. We ordered the beef dumplings and fried calamari with garlic aioli for starters. The Fried Calamari needed more flavor to my taste, and the garlic aioli didn't add too much flavor to the meal. On the other hand, the Beef Dumplings were very delicious, which was one of our meal's highlights. For pasta, we ordered Shrimp Pomodoro, Linguine & Clams. I barely ordered seafood on my pasta and was glad I did this time. The seafood was fresh and added more flavor to each dish. In addition, each ingredient compliments the other. I highly recommend both dishes if you are thinking of doing a la carte or adding it to your four-course meal. For our entree, we ordered the fillet mignon and the rib eye. According to my boyfriend, the fillet mignon was juicy and cooked the way he wanted, which was medium rare. On the other hand, the ribeye was a little tough even though it was cooked medium rare. The flavors are there, and I enjoyed the grilled taste, but the toughness of the meat led me to not enjoy my entree. The Italian Salsa Verde was delicious, and I never had it before, but I was glad that I was able to try it. I dipped my steak in there to add more flavor. For our desserts, I ordered the Coffee Gelato, and he ordered the Peach Melba. Price: Since it is a fine dining experience, I expected our food to be pricier, but it is not. While the four-course meal is smaller portions than the a la carte, it is affordable because you can pick one from each menu. I also recommend getting the four-course meal if it is your first time in the restaurant. In addition, keep in mind that the ribeye is an additional $35 to the tasting menu. While all my selections were a bust except for the Shrimp Pomodoro, we will still be back in this restaurant because we enjoyed their pasta dishes and beef dumplings. Terrapin Restaurant is perfect for celebrating special occasions because its menu can be personalized and recommended for a good dining experience. read more

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Food was very good. Service even better. good wine selection. Everything we tried was delicious. We had the: - Charcuterie with good olives and wonderful mustard and perfect crusty crackers they make in-house. - The beet and arugula salads were very refreshing. - Pastas we're well prepared with good sauces (the black pepper cheese and the Mac and cheese were both yummy) - The halibut was perfectly prepared. Very moist and tasty. - the duck was fantastic. I'm not a fan of harissa but the waitress offered to prepare the duck with the crab cake green sauce and preparation and it was amazing. The most delicious duck breast I've had in a while. Not over or undercooked. Perfectly moist. And the green goddess sauce prep was very well seasoned and fresh. - Dessert selection was yummy and both were exactly what we needed to end the meal. Absolutely good value for the money and worth every calorie. read more

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We love this neighborhood restaurant. It's a great date night spot. We typically make reservations here with our friends. Their food is good as well as their wine list. Everything on their menu is good so it's it's only hard choosing what to order. We like to try something different each time we go, typically something from one of their specials for the evening. The charcuterie board is always a must for me when I see them in a menu. I love trying different cheeses and meats with jams to go with my wine. My husband and I also love bone marrow so we typically order that as well when we see it on the menu. They got both! The steaks are always cooked to perfection and the catch of the day or any of their fish dishes are always good. We will be back... read more

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Food is overrated and pricy. Service stinks. Not recommended. Other restaurants in the area offer better service and food.

Wow, somehow my first time here. Really great!Appetizers: oysters, crispy rice w/ tuna -Devine Main: pasta dish was outstanding . Dessert: chocolate pudding, insane. Lovely mock-tails also. Can't wait to come back! read more

We had such high expectations for this place. We went in at 6pm and the place was practically empty inside. We don't know if the patio was full. We ordered a glass of champagne and a bottle of wine. Both were great. For a high end place we expected the bubbly to come in a flute glass, it was served in a white wine glass. The meal started with a side of homemade bread which was very tasty, and, butter shaped like a turtle. This was served with one butter knife- kinda annoying to share a butter knife when you're eating. For appetizer, we ordered the octopus. The fresh pesto with the cherry tomatoes and octopus was very good. The octopus was done well with a slight crispness to it. The pesto, tomato, and the octopus created a nice flurry of flavors. For our meals we had the scallops and lobster entrees. The scallops were nice but could have been seared more with a bit more seasoning. The mushrooms were nice compliment to the dish. The lobster pasta was lacking in flavor and felt bland. We got the apple, pistachio crisp with vanilla ice cream. Very tasty dessert with the right balance of crunch, nutty and smooth texture and the cold ice cream to compliment the warm tart. The worst part was the service. They kept rushing us thru the different courses of dinner. Our check was brought out before we had started our dessert. The server offered to cork our bottle of wine when there was a quarter of a serving left. We were told to take our time but then the servers started clearing away our plates and glasses. Disappointed in the service, would not revisit. read more

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Came here for the happy hour specials - which are an excellent deal. Wine $6 (and not the crappy wine either but a nice selection to choose from). Had the crispy tuna shashimi. Was visually appealing and the tuna was fresh although the taste was ok but nothing to write home about. The best deal by far was the half portion of pasta for $10. I had the linguini and clams. Very tasty sauce. Thought about ordering a 2nd half portion it was so good read more

Terrapin Restaurant - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I am a sucker for a great happy hour, especially one that features a good selection of small bites to complement wine, beer or cocktail specials. While Terrapin is known for its elegant, eclectic and mostly Italian-inspired fare, what you may not know is that they have a killer happy hour, and it's a great way to get a taste of the Terrapin experience for a can't-beat-it price. Hey, while you're there, make a future dinner reservation! Theirs is a true happy hour, i.e. it only lasts an hour, 5-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat., but there is a lot of delishness to be packed into that hour at their lovely bar. I recently met a friend there after work and we shared a charcuterie board (50% off), crispy tuna crudo ($6), small pasta plate, bottle of bubbly (also 50% off) and a dessert and our whole bill was $55. Everything was delightful and the service was great. It took a few extra minutes to get fresh bread right out of the oven, which was worth the wait and charmingly served with butter in the shape of a turtle (AKA a terrapin). The 1/2 size pasta plates are an especially good deal at $10 per. We tried the Shrimp Tagliatelli and the pasta was super fresh, the shrimp cooked to perfection, the sauce light but flavorful. Also on happy hour are all beers ($5), select wines by the glass ($6), well drinks ($6) and specialty cocktails ($9). We finished things off with a boozy affogato that was the perfect ending to a truly happy hour. read more

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Everything was spectacular here. I went with a large group and we were easily accomodated and our server didn't blink an eye at us and didn't miss a single placing of food. Everyone got the works: cocktails, wine, starters, entrees, and desserts, and every one of us cleaned our plates. I began with the simple salad which was elegant in its simplicity. For my main, I got the scallops and would have licked the plate if I was at home because it was so damn good. I even got dessert--the blueberry crostata, which was really more like a cookie with ice cream on top (not complaining-I love cookies). I will be returning to Virginia Beach, and will definitely come back to Terrapin. Everything was spectacular. read more

Absolutely amazing! One of the 2 best places to eat in Virginia beach. Are they worth the 3 $$$? Absolutely! 1. Reservation - absolutely necessary There is no such thing as walk-in. They are busy and fully booked. 2. Food - amazing Everything here is amazing. I wanted to try their 4 course tasting menu and I loved it. What else I love here? Even their bread comes not just warm but with butter so delicious and shaped in the form of turtle! Burrata and peach starter - amazing, the watermelon balls are great idea! Deep fried poached egg? like wow The duck - amazing, even their broccoli was fancy and purple Lobster pasta - wow! It is meaty and delicious Beef bolognese - also great! Cappuccino was done to perfection and even the sorbet was so good, which is surprising cause that is not something I am that fond of. Let's just call off here. You got the point, food is amazing here. if you love food as much as I do, go here. 3. Service- swift, professional I liked their recommendations of cocktails as well as the wine. They work as a team instead of one assigned server and really like that model too. 4. Parking - free since they are located in the strip mall. 5. Covid precautions - checks your temperature, masks worn and tables places very far from one another and outside tent for open air circulation. No worries, this tent is sun and rain proof! read more

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Went with the family to have dinner and check this place out. All in all a decent place, but the food was a little disappointing for the prices. I had the braised beef which was mostly fat and a small dab of the potatoes. My wife had the pork tenderloin and relatively decent, seemed heavier with the salt than expected. My mother had the halibut and was pleased her entrée. read more

We visited Terrapin Restaurant while we were vacationing at Virginia Beach, and the experience we had was one of the highlights of our trip! We drove to the restaurant from our hotel and were delighted to see a lot of free parking available. We had made a reservation online and were seated very quickly upon arrival. We sat in the outside area which was decorated with plants and string lights. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere. Our waiter and the rest of the staff were also very friendly! My partner and I both decided to do the 4-course meal experience where you can pick an appetizer, pasta, entrée and dessert for $62 per person. Before the appetizer arrived, we got some fresh bread with butter in the shape of terrapins, it was very cute! We then had the Josper Grilled Octopus and the Grilled Vegan Caesar salad which were both delicious. For the next course, we chose the Lobster Carbonara (paid a bit extra for it) and the Citrus Bolognese; both did not disappoint! As entrees, we got the Duck Breast and the Scallops which were INCREDIBLE! We then ended the with some of the best desserts we've had: Tiramisu and the Valrhona Chocolate Pudding. All of the dishes were plated well and made to perfection! We will be sure to visit this restaurant again when we are in the area! read more

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I came here for a friends birthday and enjoyed everything. The outdoor seating is gorgeous, the service was wonderful, and the food was amazing. The turtle shaped butter was so adorable, my daughter really loved it. I would love to come back for a date night experience sometime. read more

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Terrapin is typically a 5-star experience for me. My boyfriend and I have been celebrating our anniversary here every single year and the food is fantastic! But, we were a bit disappointed this past visit if I'm being honest. In the past, we received personalized menus that read "Happy _ Anniversary" etc. and we've kept each one. We also received complimentary champagne each visit. I know these are little added bonuses and I don't *expect* them, we were just a little bummed that we got neither thing this visit and the hostess/waitress didn't acknowledge our anney though the manager acknowledged it many times when making our res over the phone. Other things we noticed this visit were that we got individual slices of bread instead of a bread basket for the table, the charcuterie board was smaller than in the past(2 cheeses, 2 meats vs. 3 cheeses/meats past years), the duck entree was hella small-way smaller than in the past-don't order this if you're hungry, and there was a random fee on our bill labelled "CC surcharge"-not sure if it meant credit card-though we hadn't paid yet? I do really love this restaurant, and we will continue to visit in the future and I encourage others to do the same. The food is fantastic, the drinks are delicious, and the ambiance is romantic and quite fancy. We love sitting out on the patio-it's beautiful especially in the evening! read more

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I have been wanting to try Terrapin for awhile now. Didn't have the right occasion to, until Yelp's Big Night In that is! My boyfriend and I have the quarantine crazies and needed something to look forward to so we planned a date night around the #YelpsBigNightIn campaign to support local businesses during the current health crisis. Terrapin felt like the perfect place to celebrate... rather... pick up to take back to our place and celebrate. They are currently doing a $60 date night special for takeout that includes an appetizer, two entrees, and a bottle of wine. We also added an order of sherbert for an extra $4. They also give you some of their bread with terrapin butter. We started with the beets and burrata appetizer. Burrata may be my favorite cheese, so I loved it! I even saved the last bite to have with my leftovers the next day. My entree was the lamb shoulder and my boyfriend had the duck pasta. Totally forgot the name of the pasta since neither of us had had it before, but it was amazing. So was the lamb, but I think I preferred the pasta for takeout personally. The passionfruit sorbet was awesome! When I ordered it he suggested we try it with rum, we did and it made it even better! I can't wait to visit Terrapin and have the full dine in experience once all of this is over. In the meantime, we may grab this awesome date night special again soon! The are doing togo cocktails right now too! read more

Terrapin Restaurant - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia