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    Waterman's Surfside Grille

    4.2 (3.2k reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood, American
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    WATERMAN'S SURFSIDE GRILLE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Orange cruah
    Aaron A.

    Decided to go on a random weeknight, and they were slammed! Not too long of a wait, and the crushes while we waited at the downstairs bar were good. The food and service were super fast, and it's no wonder Watermans remains a top destination for locals and tourists alike.

    Key Lime Pie
    Cletus V.

    The food was just as delicious as I had the last time I visited VA Beach! My hushpuppies were soooo good! Upgrading the side of fries to crabby fries is definitely the move of all moves! Their Key Lime Pie is out of this world! A number of flies in the bar area, otherwise it's easily 5 stars! Chris was a great bartender too.

    PARMESAN-PEPPERCORN FISH OF THE DAY
    Sharlene S.

    Food- food is solid every time. Especially for a beachfront restaurant in a touristy area. Seafood so fresh, fried dishes crispy, lots of side options, large variety of options for adults and kids. Good portion sizes and flavorful. Drinks- the orange crush is the star. Barr dwells said they crush 1000 on a busy weekend. Really Fresh and tasty. The rose was also light and fruity. Service- Deanna was super accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Drinks and food came out quickly and all the staff we interacted with was super helpful. They are busy and know how to handle it. Space- beachy and casual. Inside and outside bar. Two host stations. Covered patio seating, indoor dining room and bar seating. Bar seating is first come first serve. And, they have free valet parking. But make sure you tip these guys. They are super quick and even running around making sure folks get their card quickly.

    Jorge I.

    The reviews and hype are true! This place is awesome! We were craving seafood and this place has everything! The service is great, she was super friendly and took care of us well! The only issue we ran into was the initial sit down, she was super overwhelmed and almost yelled at some of the customers, telling them to go outside because she wasn't ready to sit them. They have 2 separate entrances so there must have been some miscommunication. The place has a really nice outdoor area also!

    Courtney G.

    This place is super busy but we got lucky and only had to wait 15-20 min. We had to get valet parking because parking is sparse there but it's for donation. The guy was nice enough and our car was very close. We sat at the bar and I had an orange crush adult beverage while we waited for our table. There's a cute gift shop too to check out while you wait or on way out. Lots of cute beach themed items but lit to offer. We got seated fairly fast and were on beachfront inside with great view of ocean and boardwalk. We had really good meal and Caitlyn was our server. She checked on us and answered any question we had.. great experience overall!

    Orange crush
    Mara M.

    My burger was good, but my husband said his yellowfin tuna sandwich was just okay. The she crab soup had quite a bit of shell in it. The biggest issue was that we specifically ordered the orange crush cake to bring home to someone who is a big fan of orange crushes and talked about it with the waitress at length then got home to realize she had given us the chocolate cake instead. So service could definitely have been better in that aspect. Service was great otherwise and it's a super cool location.

    Crabby Fries
    Jason D.

    If the crabby frys are this amazing after being carried across the beach in a to go container.... The rest of the menu must be bumping ... could have licked the cup clean when the fries were gone... maybe i did ‍.... ? No used a fork... but would have licked it clean if no one was watching ....

    Lili C.

    Had a great experience at Waterman's Restaurant. Valet parking was easy, and the attendants were friendly and hustling. We had a short wait for a table, but service was excellent once seated. The best part is the location--right on the beach with a great ocean view during dinner. Kids had the fried shrimp with fries and coleslaw and enjoyed it. I had the Caesar salad with salmon, which was good, but the standout was definitely the crab soup--rich, flavorful, and had a whole lotta chunks of crab. I'm still thinking about it a week later. They really know how to make waves--especially with that crab soup. Check them out, and that crap soup is worth going back for.

    Blueberry lemonade
    Laura G.

    the fried seafood platter with a blueberry lemonade. The platter came with fried fish, shrimp, scallops, a crab cake, hush puppies, and fries. Everything arrived hot and crispy, and the portion was huge. The crab cake was the standout for me because it had plenty of actual crab and didn't taste overloaded with filler. The blueberry lemonade was also really good and refreshing. I sat inside with a view of the ocean, and the atmosphere was busy but still relaxed. This was exactly the kind of seafood meal I wanted at the beach, and I would definitely come back.

    Mozzarella sticks
    Nadia M.

    I was very excited to try Waterman's based on other reviews, but it did not live up to what I expected. The best part about waterman's are the drinks especially the crushes. The mozzarella sticks were nice and crispy and were the best part of our meal. When it comes to crab cakes I am very picky. The sauce that comes with the crab cakes compliments them very well. The mashed potatoes are were very basic and I wished they had more flavor. The coleslaw was awful and tasted like they had been made with dirty dish water. We ate there late and they were still very busy. I would definitely come back, but only for the crushes. The service was great, but the food was lack luster.

    Rockfish tacos
    Alan G.

    Great restaurant for a Family dinner out. She-crab soup was excellent. Apps of calamari were just ok. A little too greasy. Suggest ordering 1/2 rack of ribs for app instead! Rockfish that wife ordered was excellent quality as was my fish tacos. Kids ordered steak and crabcakes as well as blacked tuna. All excellent. Definitely would recommend for a seafood fix.

    Broiled Crab Cake Sandwich
    J L.

    Solid crab cake sandwich. Friendly bar service. Casual oceanfront setting on the boardwalk. Perfect if you're at the beach and need a quality bite.

    Crab cake fried
    Kandi R.

    This was recommended and we were happy. I love seafood and he can't eat it......but this was a happy balance. We sat on the covered yet heated patio with a great view of the beach. Tony the server was great with dish recommendation and attentiveness. The crab cake was fried; trying something out of my norm, I get broiled. That crab cake had no flavor, not even Old Bay. It was as if they forgot. I use the calamari sauce, which was delicious. Mashed potatoes (taste like instant mashed potatoes) and broccoli were bland as well. I just made it work because I was starving. Babe had the Cajun Chicken Pasta yup he loved it, devoured it.....said it was so delicious. Didn't even offer a taste of it. Orange Crush drink was 10/10 he had 2 and sucked them down so fast. Calamari was good no flavor without the sauce Hush puppies were cooked perfectly and good She crab soup was amazing!!! Lump crab filled i love that. -----‐------------------------------------- When we first walked in we are politely greeted, to the left small store and to the right a bar area. Then there was a dog on a leash with no sort of vest but told it was a service dog. Instead of seating at the bar we decided patio, to not eat with dog hair floating around our food. Dog allergies are real and people aren't considerate of others. Food: 3 star Service: 5 star Atmosphere: 3 star It was the service for me........

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    The food and the service were great! I would definitely return while visiting Virginia Beach.

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    I went here and was turned away with my dog. It is not dog friendly, no matter what yelp says.

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    Do they have karaoke?

    nope

    Do you have any gluten free options?

    Yes

    Are there heaters outside? Can we sit outside and eat dinner with our dog in February?

    They have above head heaters on the side bar, it's inclosed completely

    What is the Fish of the Day today August 2?

    The fish of the day today, 8/2/22, is flounder!

    Is happy hour back? June 2022

    YES

    Do they have crab legs?

    they don't have them straight on the menu but if you ask for a cluster of crab legs. they'll bring them

    Do they still do happy hour (Aug 2021)?

    Monday-Friday, 4pm-6pm

    Are you open on Christmas Day?

    They are not open on Thanksgiving or Christmas.

    June 3 is our 25th wedding anniversary. Can I call and get a reservation ? Is free parking available?

    Call and ask about reservations, but they do have free valet (just remember to tip when you pick your car up!)

    Do they have lobster rolls?

    Yes they do

    What happened to the flounder? Is it a catch of the day on certain days of the week? Wasn't available tonight and I was very disappointed?

    That's correct. They have a fish of the day. Flounder is not one of their every day offerings, but Tuna and Salmon are, as well as other items on their menu like the crab cakes.

    Are there any vegan options on the menu?

    Yes! I ordered a a Thai vegetable curry that was vegan and i just added chicken to mine. It was sooo good. The sauce was so yummy.

    What type of fish do they serve?

    Yellowfin Tuna and Coldwater Salmon are always available. There is also a fish of the day. Hope this helps.

    Do they offer a military discount?

    Hi Michelle! We absolutely do; it is 10% off of your entree. I hope that helps!

    Do they have popcorn shrimp?

    No, not popcorn shrimp. They have fried shrimp though.

    Can we come off the beach with cover-ups and eat outside?

    Yes! I was just there for lunch today and there was a family in their beach wear sitting in the outside area - Mom, Dad, Son & Daughter all wearing bathing suits and rash guards.… 

    Do they have a happy hour?

    Yes from 3-6

    Do you tip the vallet?

    Always!

    How are the prices?

    The prices averaged $20 per plate the appetizers were more in the $6-$10 range. But your getting a good sized portion for that price

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