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    The Atlantic

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE ATLANTIC ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Fried shrimp and mini rolls
    Cecy G.

    Food was amazing! The fried shrimp were a great size and perfectly crispy on the outside while staying tender inside. Their sauce was yummy. The branzino was a good size, and the crab dip was phenomenal. The baked oysters were top tier, and the chicken sandwich was good, though I wish it had a little more chicken. Our waiter (a slim man) lacked manners when clearing our dishes and forgot to put in part of our order, which was disappointing. However, the ambiance was so cute and really added to the overall experience. We will be back for the shrimp and chicken sandwich!!

    $1 Raw Oysters
    Giles D.

    This past weekend my in laws were in town. We were on the boardwalk and they wanted oysters... I said 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!

    CAVIAR & BLINIS
    Claudine R.

    Finally back at the Atlantic, and it's still the best happy hour in Virginia Beach. There was a wait, but there's an area where you can sit and you can order drinks from the happy hour menu while waiting for your table. Oysters were just as good as last time. Service was quick and friendly. Oh, and I tried the pork, shrimp, and kimchi dumplings, and that was the bomb!

    Shrimp
    Tiffany H.

    Another amazing experience at The Atlantic with my friends. I've now gone 2 times within a month's time frame lol. That's how addicted I'm becoming. Unless you park in public parking and walk to the restaurant their parking is Valet only. It's customary to tip a few dollars when dropping off your vehicle and when you're done with your meal and retrieving your vehicle. Be mindful that you more than likely will have a wait. Each time I've come there has been a wait of 20+ minutes to be seated. Each time we ended up finding space at the bar eventually and enjoyed our night there. The bartenders are amazing and very personable. I have gotten Sangria both times and each time they hit! The fried shrimp like I said before in another review is amazing. But the only downfall is you only get 3 shrimp for $6! Overall a part of me doesn't want to share how amazing this hidden gem is but the other part of me wants to shout from rooftop all about my new favorite spot.

    Calamari
    Michael R.

    Well we went early before happy hour had a beet salad and calamari which was one of the Bette to have had in a long time crispy, great aioli, just so good once happy hour hit we killed some oysters baked and raw...so good out waiters were awesome always asking what we needed drinks were great. At 3 place gets packed and we were there on a Wednesday and I know why very good. Inside is very nicely decorated not loud easy to talk...great first date place.

    Housemade Ice Cream bowl $5 2 scoops
    Tatiana W.

    Happy Hour specials were phenomenal and all were delicious. Our service was incredible considering the crowd thanks Douglas! Food came out accurately and quick. The place was loud with everyone enjoying themselves- great vibes! We enjoyed our three different HH oysters, so fresh and the ingredients so flavorful. We had Oysters Rock, Chesapeake and Garlic butter roasted. Fried pickles were really good as was the pimento cheese with bacon jam and pickled red onions served with seasoned saltines. The HH double grilled cheese burger was so juicy and delish. We finished with their house made sorbet, guava flavored and house made ice cream bowls in lemon Cheescake flavor and the mint chocolate chip was the best. These are all served as small plates and satisfied three of us. Order and share! Highly recommend and will be back again next visit.

    Oysters
    Laura W.

    While we sadly missed their Mon-Sun 3-6pm happy hour.... We had the most wonderful, entertaining and educational time at the Oyster Bar for dinner. If you enjoy Oysters, there is an Oyster Sommelier, Slim, you will not want to miss. His knowledge was so fascinatingly educational you left feeling you should have paid for the show. We were offered Oysters from all over the US and if you catch them on the right day, the World. I ordered the Hot Chicken Sandwich, and let's be clear...this is an extremely spicy slider. Not a sandwich. If you are hungry and not an Oyster/Seafood fan. You might be leaving hungry. The drinks were reasonably priced and the atmosphere at the Oyster Bar can not be beat. Service was fantastic. We can't wait to visit again and again.

    Kwame S.

    I cannot believe that I've never written a review for The Atlantic. I have visited this restaurant for years, and I have never had a bad experience. For low-key, easy breezy seafood bites and drinks, The Atlantic is my go-to on the Oceanfront. Although the food is delicious, I will also say that the service is always impeccable. The restaurant has a very generous 7 days a week happy hour where you can get a nice sample of what they have to offer. Note, if you go for happy hour, it is best to arrive super early to get a spot at the bar because the place will fill up very fast. For seafood bites, I highly recommend the Oysters Rockefeller, steamed mussels (OMG, the wine sauce/broth is out of this world delicious), and the AMAZING hushpuppies. Also, the restaurant has free parking. Since it's a valet service, remember to bring some cash to tip the folks in valet.

    Variety oysters
    Kate G.

    We went to The Atlantic for my birthday dinner last weekend. We live in the area so we're able to walk to this restaurant, but keep in mind that if you are driving in the parking is pretty limited. This is especially important to note on the weekend. The vibe of this place is pretty casual, laid-back but elevated. A great atmosphere for a variety of occasions- if you are looking for something super formal, probably would skip. We started off with a variety of appetizers- the crab dip, whipped goat cheese, and a variety of oysters (they have a ton to choose from). The crab dip was some of the best I have tasted, the goat cheese was tangy (I can see this not being for everybody but if you enjoy goat cheese you'll like this) and the oysters were magnificent! You get quite a variety of sauces to try with them (various hot sauces, cocktail sauce, horseradish) and we enjoyed trying them all. As for entrees, our party got the fried chicken sandwich, burger, baked scallops, and the salmon. Everyone who got the fried chicken sandwich enjoyed it (the fries are out of this world! Perfectly fried and battered), the burger was enjoyed by my boyfriend, and I really really enjoyed my salmon (the creamed spinach potatoes were absolutely delicious and my favorite part of the meal- the salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked). However, those who got the baked scallops were not as impressed- the presentation is neat (it comes in a shell) but the portion was rather small and cheese overwhelmed the dish per their report. It sure looked pretty, though! Since it was my birthday, I got a free brownie sundae with ice cream. I swapped the vanilla ice cream for coffee and it was the perfect ending to a nice meal! While our waiter was very nice, the service was very slow and we were not checked in on very often. The service was definitely the downside of the evening- it's possible that it isn't always like this, however. Just something to note. Overall; I really enjoyed this place and would consider coming back for a different occasion.

    Anthony M.

    Listen, with the right server. This would have been amazing. Miranda was having a bad day. Just kinda miserable and wasn't happy or just didn't want to be there. Move it along girl and go find your happiness, this clearly ain't it. The reason I gave it five stars. The FOOD! Literally the best seafood/oysters. The ambiance is great and I finished everything I ordered. Got The Atlantic, Stuffed Lobster Shells, fried oysters, baked oysters, kids meals, the works. No FOOD items were bad. Check em out and avoid Miranda on a bad day.

    Crab Dip
    Geysi J.

    Definitely recommend having a reservation! How packed this restaurant is crazy, you might be lucky to get a table walking in but there might be a long wait. Their happy hours are great. Front of the house service was great! As we waited for our party and table they served us drinks with no issue. Like the ambiance and the decor as we waited. Drinks were on point. Their oysters are great and delicious, clams wasn't it and their crab dip is definitely a must try. The peel and eat shrimp were a good addition to the appetizer as well. Just a heads up parking is valet as well.

    Happy Hour Burger with Fries ($6 as of 3/16/2026)
    Rebecca C.

    This place is AMAZING!!!! We had done a mini vacation to see the Dancing with The Stars Live! Tour at the Dome in Virginia Beach. While looking for some good happy hours in the area (and there were many), I came across this one and it just sounded great. Had things on the menu that we usually don't see. It's a small plates type of place. My guest had the Caviar & Blinis ($16 - regular menu). She enjoyed them. It came with black caviar, and she realized that she prefers the red, however, enjoyed this appetizer that is usually not seen on menus. Oysters Rockefeller ($1 each min of 3 required) - sooo good. This was only my 2nd time having Oysters Rockefeller (first time was at The Hunt Room) and these were so much better. Oysters garlic & butter ($1 each min of 3 required) - they were good, but the Rockefeller were so much better. Fried Pickles with Ranch Dip ($6) - they were good. The Ranch dipping sauce complimented them well. They weren't overly salty or breaded. Pimento Cheese ($14 - special of the day) - very tasty. Had bacon jam on it which complimented it well. The crackers had old bay on them. Fried Oysters ($1 each min of 3 required) - My guest had these and she said they were ok but wouldn't order them again. Ice Cream and Sorbet is made in house and absolutely delicious. I had the mint chocolate chip Ice Cream and the Birthday Cake Ice Cream. Probably the best ice cream I have ever had. It's $5 a bowl and you can choose 2 flavors. My guest had the guava sorbet and that was very refreshing. Same price as the ice cream. You can also opt for one scoop for $2.50. We got the Burger ($6) from the happy hour menu which was with 2 patties, pickles, lettuce and American cheese. Came with fries on the side and a cup of ketchup. Delicious. The fries were cooked nice and seasoned just right. The burger was juicy and delicious. You could not beat the price for the quality and taste of the burger. Service - Oh my gosh was it amazing. Doug was so knowledgeable and friendly. Checked on us several times. Refilled our beverages when they were running low. Had friendly conversation with us. We couldn't have asked for better service. Atmosphere is very pleasant. Modern looking. Parking is via valet and it is free but remember to tip your runners, they definitely deserve it. If I could give 20 stars, they would get it. Absolutely loved this place. Next time in the area, this will for sure be my first stop. Only downside is no reservations for smaller groups, however, we had no issues, but we were here on 3/17/2026 (off peak time)

    BAKED SCALLOPS
    JoAnna C.

    Oysters, scallops and crab cakes! The drinks were good. No beer on tap (only bottles and cans), and no local wines, but the margaritas were good and the food was hot and tasty. Fun outing with colleagues after work. Staff was friendly but not bothersome. Seated as soon as we arrived though it was a weeknight and off season. If you're looking for a spot to enjoy the evening and don't mind paying a bit higher price fore your meal (I spent about $80 for 2 drinks and 2 plates) this is a great spot. Oh and they have crème brûlée if that tickles you fancy!

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    Is this restaurant Kid friendly?

    No, keep them rugrats at home!

    Do they still do takeout?

    Yes they still do take out

    What time is their happy hour?

    3-6pm every day!

    Best place to park?

    There is a small lot adjacent to the restaurant which has complimentary valet parking for the Atlantic.

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