Welcome!
We are a 60-seat, chef-owned and operated restaurant focusing on high quality, fresh seafood in a casual, yet elegant setting. We are best known for our award-winning crab soup, local fish dishes, crab cakes, and homemade chocolate bread pudding.
We offer a variety of wines, local beers and our own signature cocktails. Come see what we are all about! We are conveniently located in the Redmill Commons Shopping Center just minutes away from the Ocean Front resort area and Sandbridge.
We are a 60-seat, chef-owned and operated restaurant focusing on high quality, fresh seafood in a casual, yet elegant setting.
We are best known for our award-winning crab soup, local fish dishes, crab cakes, and homemade chocolate bread pudding. We offer a variety of wines, local beers and our own signature cocktails.
Come see what we are all about! We are conveniently located in the Redmill Commons Shopping Center just minutes away from the Ocean Front resort area and Sandbridge.
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Michael Conroy
2018-11-13T23:59:05+0000
The best seafood we’ve had on this trip! Will definitely come back again!
Jessa Kate
2018-10-28T00:00:37+0000
The food was spectacular (fried oysters and broiled scallops in particular) and service was out of this world. Jen behind the bar was sweet as could be!
Patty Tedesco
2018-10-20T23:44:39+0000
Enjoyed a beautiful dinner tonight. Everything was delicious!!!what a find👍
Rachel Savage
2018-10-18T22:25:35+0000
Honestly the best customer service and food quality in all of Virginia Beach!
Greg Brickles
2018-10-18T19:58:15+0000
This is by far our favorite restaurant. The service and staff are fabulous. Oh, and the food is out of this world!
Leslie Beahm
2018-10-11T01:33:57+0000
It’s rare we leave a restaurant glowing about everything; but from menu, to special accommodations for my weirdo vegan diet, to friendly attentive servers, great ambient music and most of all superb food, we are smitten. A go-to place for us for future trips here.
Andi Bartron Thomas
2018-10-03T00:57:30+0000
Every time we have been, we have loved everything. Great chef, wonderful atmosphere and service.
Ricki Thompson
2018-09-27T23:23:56+0000
Best restaurant on the East Coast! Staff, food, and drinks are phenomenal!
Lorie Simmons Ferguson
2018-09-09T01:21:42+0000
I had one of the specials this past weekend, tile fish, topped with crab & shrimp. Excellent! Wonderful staff, great wine, and very clean.
Harold Horton
2018-09-07T00:53:22+0000
Hands down the best seafood I’ve ever had. We were looking for a nice place near the oceanfront where we were staying but I’m glad we ventured out a bit. Excellent food and service. This place is in a little strip shopping center and easy to miss. Very small place. Very busy. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Food was amazing. Highly recommended!
Emilsan Pizarro
2018-09-01T23:26:09+0000
After trying several places in Virginia Beach, finally found a place worth the visit. Thank you for such great food! My wife and I loved it. Emil
Julie Lohse
2018-08-29T13:06:19+0000
The food was absolutely amazing! The sweet potato biscuits were so good! I even enjoyed the vegetables, which I normally do not care for! The kids and the adults loved their food and drinks!
Shane Harlacher
2018-08-28T23:05:31+0000
Great seafood! Everything was great from drinks to veggies to the seafood. Staff was attentive and friendly.
Jen Chilton
2018-08-23T23:32:10+0000
The owner is what makes the restaurant and clearly you can see that everyone is happy and personable.. the food is incredible and so are the martinis!
Diana Marie
2018-08-22T16:21:46+0000
Really good crab cakes. Make a reservation because space is limited. Great atmosphere and workers!!!
Rosalyn Barnes
2018-08-10T23:22:52+0000
The hostess was very welcoming and professional. My food was scrumptious! Thanks for a great dining experience!
Thom Petrella
2018-07-29T22:19:04+0000
Fantastic restaurant! Excellent service. Friendly staff. The food was remarkable. Nice to see the Chef visit with the customers. We will definitely be back!
German Regalado
2018-07-29T14:11:47+0000
Excellent service and food!! We ate on a Friday and it was busy as all can be but they were still great at taking care of us. Food was delicious so we definitely will be back for some more...
Lilli Pickens-Mitchell
2018-07-22T02:21:53+0000
Wonderful good, kind and generous staff and management. 7 of us ate here for my bachelorette party and they spoiled us! Everything was fabulous!
Terren Masters
2018-07-16T02:04:26+0000
This place is amazing it has never let me down. I took a date here the other night and he fell in love saying that if he was on death row he now knew what his last meal would be.
Scott Cocherell
2018-07-15T01:48:00+0000
One of best meals I’ve ever had, crab bisque was fantastic, blackened crab cakes and shrimp cooked perfectly, waiter was on point as well as chef and owner. Will recommend to Others and be back soon!
Stephen Rothandler
2018-07-06T01:01:17+0000
We had a great meal here tonight. Matt at the bar took care of us. The food was delicious and the service was great. They had a good selection of local craft beers on tap as well as some nice cocktails and good wine too. Would highly recommend if you are up for some great seafood in the Virginia Beach area. The she crab soup was excellent. Crab cakes and battered shrimp were fantastic. Creme brulee and chocolate bread pudding for dessert.
Why Uneedtoknow Cooper
2018-06-30T00:48:13+0000
The food,staff and atmosphere was exceptional. Will definitely be making several return trips.
Nina Elkins Dunn
2018-06-27T03:38:39+0000
Loved the food, the service was great, and the atmosphere was really nice. Will definitely eat there again.
Anne Cofield Bauman
2018-06-26T23:22:13+0000
We’re visiting from Southern Maryland where the seafood is plentiful and hard to heat. They surprised us and the food was perfect! Thanks
Stephen G Sweeney
2018-06-25T01:03:20+0000
Best seafood we have had in, I dunno, EVER! Keep it up guys! We will be back even if we have to drive 100 miles.
Sonya Glover Boston
2018-06-24T05:07:23+0000
Everyone, from the host to the Maître D’ made sure that my guest and I had a red carpet experience! The staff was VERY attentive, accommodating and welcoming - we felt like we have known them for years! The chef sent over an exquisite amuse bouche that consist of a gulf shrimp, that was resting on a bed of spicy cheese spread and mini crostini - it was A M A Z I N G! 😋💯Then my palate enjoyed their award winning “Crab Soup” that was very flavorful and FULL of crabmeat 😲 my entree selection, which consisted of the Fresh catch, sea scallops, Gulf shrimp, Eastern Shore oysters, and lump crab cake that was perfectly married with a vegetable medley and a loaded sweet potato with apricot butter 😋😋Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Connie Johnson
2018-06-23T23:19:52+0000
Best Seafood in Virginia Beach! Great food, great staff! If you are in Virginia Beach you must try it!
Reida Collins
2018-06-20T21:48:52+0000
AwesomePlace to eat! Great atmosphere ! Services are amazing! WillDefinitely be back here. Food was excellent!
Jarret Patton
2018-06-20T02:41:33+0000
From the welcome, the service with Katie and the personal salutation from the chef, this place was awesome. The food was excellent and the ambiance was comfortable. Although it was my first time, it definitely won’t be my last! I can’t wait to return!
Jenny Palmer-Caricofe
2018-06-19T03:35:29+0000
This place was absolutely wonderful!! Well worth the wait and the crab soup is a must! The food is freshly prepared and staff is fantastic!!
Mike Minsker
2018-05-22T13:29:08+0000
The hostess, our waitress were on point. The owner & his wife orchestrated thier team as a fine tuned machine. The food was excellent, although the halibut topped with blue cheese, somewhat overpowered the perfectly cooked fish.Everything made it worth while to go back again
Jessica Lheureux
2018-04-27T23:55:36+0000
Love everything about this place! The food is always on point!
Angela Minson
2018-04-22T15:37:24+0000
Wonderful food, atmosphere and staff! This is our favorite date night place!
Jeff Dorsogna
2018-04-15T23:06:48+0000
This is the best seafood in the freshest seafood I’ve had in a long time. Very personable customer service issues the owner has a great thing going and I will not have seafood anywhere else
Stuart Brightbill
2018-04-14T23:36:14+0000
The food for all three of us was excellent!! Waitress was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. All three meals were cooked perfectly and served on time. The only thing keeping from a 5-star rating is the atmosphere. Incredibly small dining area and we happened to be seated close to the bar. The people gathered behind us were loud (having fun), I kept having to hunch over as patrons and workers had to get by. I hope this restaurant can find a bigger place.
Stephanie Mackey
2018-04-08T13:47:06+0000
Wonderful birthday dinner at our favorite restaurant! Thank you, Blue!
Meredith Dhillon
2018-03-17T14:50:23+0000
Me and my husband love seafood! We wanted to find a legit restaurant outside of the tourist traps. Blue is fantastic! The food was fresh and seasoned to perfection. Unique items like the apricot butter will keep me coming back. The service was exceptional and the staff was friendly! The beer and wine selection mafe us super happy!
John Ross
2018-03-08T23:05:20+0000
Just had another great meal at Blue.Once again everything was wonderful!�����
Mendy Semonich
2018-02-28T22:48:05+0000
The owner and staff were very nice. It’s a great atmosphere and very clean. The food is awesome! Love this place, I will go back often!
Pam Ooten-Stuart
2018-02-25T01:36:18+0000
Excellent service, delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Cindy Meigel
2018-02-24T00:49:31+0000
We tried this restaurant...thanks to Suri. When we walked in, I asked the couple on front of us “have you been here before?” She replied “no we saw it had 5 star reviews, so we thought we would try it.” How about that! LOL. My father said the “raw oysters and the she crab soup were the BEST” he ever had! He’s long been a Seafood connoisseur. Sorrily I’m not a fan of seafood, however the salad dressing was the best I ever had! It was a house made italian-garlic-balsamic, and the salad was full of fixings. They also have complimentary sweet potato biscuits with apricot butter, that are to absolutely die for! I ordered the porterhouse pork chop, with cheesy mashed potatoes and vegetables. The cheesy mashed potatoes were a culinary delight, for sure! My father got the broiled seafood plate that consisted of scallops, a large crab cake, and a white fish. In his words “they are generous with the crab in the crab cake, and in the She crab soup.” His dinner was served with a white sweet potato and vegetables. For desert we both opted for the cream brûlée - which was absolutely to die for. I have had cream brûlée twice before and really did not care for it, but since we were trying this place for the first time, I decided to try it. It was masterful!!! They have a chocolate bread pudding, that the owner highly recommended, however, I gave up chocolate for Lent. I liked that the owner brought out complimentary appetizers, and talked freely with the customers. Our only complaint would be, it’s too small...but the owner stated “we thought about expanding, but we don’t want to lose...what we have here.” We got there when it opened at 4. By the time we left, the waiting area was full, and people were waiting in line outside...in the rain. The bar area is a delight, and and the bartender was superb! Highly recommend 5�����. I will be trying the chocolate bread pudding after lent ends. What an absolute pleasure!
Margaret Nowaczyk Gaertner
2018-02-21T23:09:30+0000
This was our first visit to Blue, but most certainly won’t be our last. The food and service were excellent, with a visit from the Chef who offered us a complimentary crab appetizer. The sweet potatoe biscuits are the best we have ever eaten. Can’t wait to go back.
Kristie McLamb
2018-02-18T00:07:39+0000
Wonderful and friendly service....Appetizers which included tempura asparagus and a bowl of crab soup and both was out of this world...had the salmon Oscar and fried seafood plate and both were amazing....would recommend to anybody and can’t wait to come back again
Lauren Merlino Shoemaker
2018-02-17T12:26:30+0000
Came here on a recommendation n was not disappointed. We sat at the bar n Matt took care of us!! Started out with the calamari app. I then had the crab cakes, my husband had some seafood dish n said it was great!! The chef brought out our food (which I thought was very nice) I had never heard of a white sweet potato before, but let me tell you, it was delish!! We ended with creme brûlée. Matt was very entertaining n personable. We def enjoyed our night. Thank you! I almost forgot about the sweet potato biscuits, with the apricot butter—-OMG
Matthew Smithson
2018-02-02T18:24:37+0000
This is my favorite restaurant in Virginia Beach hands down. The fresh delicious food, friendly service, and speciality🍸cocktails are always AMAZING. And unlike many restaurants, the owners of BLUE 🐟 come out to greet you 👏. The atmosphere here makes for a truly unique and enjoyable dining experience.
Maggie Infinger
2018-01-28T17:59:51+0000
Amazing food, best service I have had in awhile. My new favorite restaurant. Even with a long wait I would do it again!!
Jimi Casper
2018-01-25T03:46:38+0000
We've eaten here 2 dozen times and every time it was an amazing experience. Chef Charles and crew do an absolute stellar job at making you feel like family and having the ultimate dining experience. I would not change anything about this place. Love it 6 stars!!!
Nancy Scharver Leaver
2018-01-21T01:28:35+0000
Oh my goodness, where do I begin?? My boyfriend and I were visiting Virginia Beach for a whale watching adventure and found this food establishment via surfing reviews online. We're soooo glad we found and chose it and highly recommend it to others!! EVERYTHING WE DINED ON WAS AMAZING!! Even the wine and beer were fantastic and paired well with our meals! The Chef brought us a complimentary appetizer of sun dried figs and Port wine cheddar cheese on crostinis. For dinner, my boyfriend enjoyed the crab cakes with a baked sweet potato and I had the evening's special, duck with sun dried cherries in a port wine reduction, and asiago mashed potatoes....both had a fresh vegetable mix.....all phenomenal!! For dessert, we split chocolate bread pudding which had a chocolate sauce and crème anglaise....oh my....yumtastic!! The service (I believe our server was Jen?) was impeccable and attentive without being overly so! Thank you for sharing your amazingly tasty culinary talents with your dining patrons! I wish your establishment were closer to our home rather than 3 hours away! 🙂
Scott Bowyer
2018-01-20T01:20:21+0000
Tonight’s special was a yellowfin tuna with a honey Dijon drizzle, along with Asiago mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables. It was cooked to perfection! Received great service with a smile, and enjoyed seeing chef out talking to everyone. Highly recommend!!!
Jodie Cartwright Brinn
2017-11-25T23:57:33+0000
Great Food, Great Service!! One of my favorites in Virginia Beach!!!
Adam Carroll
2017-11-18T23:24:42+0000
Charles, you’ve ruined me for duck...I use to order it everywhere, but nothing is as good as yours. Filet tonight....
Lauren Broudy
2017-11-09T03:11:22+0000
My food was definitely 5 stars. I couldn't pick just one so I chose the combo and got flounder, crab cakes and shrimp. I would get it again and again. I loved how they offer complimentary appetizers. They were the perfect bite!!
Tish Woodlin Norfleet
2017-11-06T02:11:05+0000
The food, service and atmosphere was on point. I will be back.
Lynn Lester
2017-11-06T00:47:26+0000
So glad that we found this locally-owned restaurant. Food and service were both excellent, and really liked that the Chef was in and out of the dining room chatting it up with customers. He obviously has a large local following, and as a restaurant owner in Delaware, I love to find and support locally-owned businesses. Those in the Virginia Beach area need to put this great spot on their radar!!!
Cyndi Arnold
2017-10-28T15:31:39+0000
Fabulous!I absolutely love BLUE! Went to dinner last night solo and love this restaurant! I ate at the bar and enjoyed their awesome crab cakes and tempura shrimp which were amazing. I met so many wonderful locals there. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was inviting and the service was excellent. From the appetizers, to the main course and even the desserts and cocktails were perfect. This is a must place to discover a fabulous neighborhood favorite.
Christopher Hutchison
2017-10-22T23:37:08+0000
Great food and our server was on point. Tried this restaurant based on reviews on TripAdvisor and they did not disappoint. Tonya our server new the menu and how to handle Gluten free allergy needs. We will be back
Jennipher Yandle
2017-10-17T15:03:12+0000
You guys are,by far, one of my favorites places to go to dinner when we’re kid free(it’s a treat when it’s just the two of us) Your scallops are like PADS OF BUTTER!The best I’ve had - every time! � and the staff is amazing!!
Cammie Tutwiler
2017-10-15T23:48:28+0000
Wonderful food, and excellent, friendly service. What a great place!! Would definitely visit again.
Lynn Vogel
2017-10-15T00:20:31+0000
The reviews are all legit! We drove out there from the oceanfront based on Yelp. We got there at 5 on a Saturday and it was already packed. We took a seat at the bar and had great service from Reed and Shannon. My hubby and I took advantage of happy hour specials and had a breadth of apps. Don't miss the crab cakes, the tempura shrimp or the crab soup. We loved it so much we bought extra to go! Literally the best seafood I've ever had. I wish we lived closer!
Tom A Thomas
2017-10-11T22:28:53+0000
The Best of the Best hands down! Great bar area and Happy Hour as well
Loretta Kemper
2017-10-07T22:41:10+0000
Great place, from the service to the food (chef)to the managers everything was wonderful. Loved that it was family friendly as we brought a baby with us.
Kelly Vasiloff
2017-10-01T23:18:15+0000
This place is phenomenal!!! The service, the owner, the upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere...perfect meal from start to finish!!
Kendyl Horrie
2017-09-26T14:49:16+0000
If you want seafood, this is the place to go. One of our favorites!
Michael Patrick Daugherty
2017-09-25T14:28:02+0000
Local gresh seafood prepared by Chef Charles with simple and fresh way but with a definite expert touch on seasoning. The tempura battered shrimp is ligbt and delicate with extrememly fresh jumbo shrimp. The asiago mash was smooth as silk and had a creamy, yet, bright asiago flavor. The roasted tomato she-crab soup had a unique spin on the soup and gave it a crab red hue. Even the croutons on the salad were kitchen crafted. Attention to detail is evident everywhere, even in the cocktails. Fresh, muddled fruit and mint in both the Pinapple Mohito and the old-fashioned. Go for the local feel, Chef Charle's warmth and hospitality, as well as his excellent cuisine. Come back because it feels like "your place". Don't come back on Sun or Mon...because that is their weekend, resting up to see you once again.
Kim Turner
2017-09-23T23:58:35+0000
This place absolutely fantastic! I had try some of everything. Shrimp Tempura, oysters, crab cake., Mahi Mahi and Scallops. This is the best seafood I ever had in the Tidewater area!! The bartender Matt is super nice and make the bests cocktails!! The owner come around to make sure everything is great! I giving this place 5-stars hand down!
Liz Jenkins Bullock
2017-09-23T01:44:44+0000
The service was excellent. Sweet potato biscuits with apricot butter melted in your mouth. Broiled seafood was cooked to perfection. Fried oysters just had enough tasty crunch to compliment the crab cake that came along with the ride. Didn't even mind the wait. My new favorite place to eat!!!
Melissa Waddell
2017-09-16T21:02:35+0000
Truly one of the best meals that I have ever had. The seafood was divine. The veggies were fresh and crisp.The Chief was amazing. Bartender Matt, was fun and knew how to make a drink!
Linda Smith
2017-08-21T00:24:46+0000
I had my Birthday dinner at Blue. Excellent seafood menu. I had the seafood platter , the crab cakes were delicious, all crab no filler, nice light batter on any items that were fried. Had a great time, great food, busy place , get there early. 😊🍴
Joan Lerman
2017-08-20T01:15:56+0000
Had our Anniversary dinner here. Both food and service were excellent.
Sean Russell
2017-08-17T22:33:53+0000
One of the most amazing dining experiences I have ever enjoyed!
Kim Burrell Howard
2017-08-13T23:02:40+0000
My fiancee and a group of our friends dined here to celebrate my birthday. The place is small and intimate, and the food was AMAZING! The chef/owner was friendly and engaging with all the guest. We will definitely be returning!
Robert Stoufer
2017-08-13T11:49:23+0000
Great food and super attentive staff--including the chef/owner. We had blackened tuna, halibut, and scallop specials and all three were fantastic! Our server, Jordan, was great. Will definitely be back.
Bonnie Watts
2017-08-13T01:54:45+0000
Amazing food!! Great service. Will definitely be revisiting next time we are in the area.
Marcus William White Jr
2017-08-01T09:54:48+0000
Like everyone else is saying here... excellent! Food, service, hospitality all great. Can't wait to see where he ( should / will ) move to for a larger venue.
Michelle A. Wheat
2017-07-29T02:02:03+0000
We drove over from Richmond for my Birthday. It was worth the drive and the wait for a table. The hostesses were welcoming and informative about the menu and specials. Food was fresh and delicious! Everything was great from beginning to end! We will definitely be making the trip back as soon as we can. �
Dorothy McMillion
2017-07-26T12:25:23+0000
Food is delicious, crab chowder is best l have eaten. Staff so nice.It's a small place so expect to wait but worth the wait.
Donny Jordan
2017-07-26T00:16:03+0000
Excellent foodA little pricey and small portions. Excellent service. Not very crowded.
Susan Klepser
2017-07-20T01:32:20+0000
Amazing atmosphere, staff was attentive and the food was delicious.
Steve Mizerak
2017-07-19T22:12:07+0000
Fantastic. Chef was very available as well making sure everyone was satisfied. Fried oysters we're amazing...worth the trip
Ryan Branham
2017-07-19T16:38:06+0000
I was first turned onto this gem in March by a friend's recommendation. It unfortunately took until July for my schedule to permit me and my father to experience a lovely and high quality meal. Prior to our phenomenal crab soup, the chef brought out tastings of shrimp ceviche. The flavor was out of this world! I would order the ceviche if it were a part of the reguar menu. The Seafood Belle Haven and the Salmon Oscar were top notch. I'm not quite sure how, but we managed to share a creme brulee, that was topped with blueberries, to finish the evening. The quality of food and service could not have been better. I look forward to dining again and exploring more of the menu.
Doug Clay
2017-07-14T23:48:43+0000
Charles Thain is one of my favorite people. Im just going to see if he remembers who I am
Cristonna Lisby
2017-07-14T02:33:46+0000
The chef and wife was very nice. Food was delicious and bartender eas excellent..
Melanie Cohen Brown
2017-07-06T23:06:29+0000
Awesome fresh everything � We sat at the bar and Reid took care of us ......Tasty and fresh!
Emily Wilson Starks
2017-06-23T00:28:57+0000
This place is absolutely phenomenal. The chef is interested in the experience of every guest and the food is absolute heaven. The wonderful staff and the enjoyable atmosphere make this place a MUST for anyone visiting Virginia Beach.
Marinda Reames
2017-06-20T22:09:49+0000
Wonderful food and the staff members are all very friendly and helpful!
Johnny Fazio
2017-06-18T00:04:36+0000
amazing, delicious menu and friendly & attentive staff... world class on all levels! a MUST visit for the serious food lovers
Lauren Balogh
2017-06-11T01:20:46+0000
By far one of the best restaurants in va beach! Food was incredible and service was phenomenal! My new favorite!
Denielle VT Rigoglioso
2017-06-11T01:14:33+0000
Amazing food and amazing service!!! Everything we had was fantastic!!!! Us locals are hard to please...we left impressed!
Jonathan Grayson Creger
2017-06-10T23:48:34+0000
Great food, great people, and great service! Loved it!
Brittany Norr
2017-06-05T15:36:00+0000
I have been here a few times and it is one of our favorite restaurants in Virginia Beach! The service is top notch and the food is amazing!
Robin Raymond Randolph
2017-05-27T00:04:31+0000
Amazing people food and atmosphere !! Always a super yum at BLUE. We will def be back👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Chris Coleman
2017-05-25T00:35:01+0000
Absolutely amazing dinner. Awesome atmosphere with a super nice and knowledgeable staff.
Dassa Carvey
2017-05-22T00:24:26+0000
Received a complimentary tasting of shrimp and pine nuts. Delicious! Crab cakes had no filler! Fresh vegetables: corn, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes...so good! A taste of crab soup was delicious! Calamari was the best! Has become our favorite go-to seafood place!
Gennifer Cairns
2017-05-20T23:00:58+0000
We didn't even know this place was here. Word of mouth finally made it to us. We tried it with my parents, and we all loved it. Service and food, everything was outstanding.
Morgan Mirabile Wolfer
2017-05-19T14:50:12+0000
Excellent food, great happy hour specials, bartender is on top of it and owner/chef is very friendly! Great place!
Jackie Romano
2017-05-15T00:12:38+0000
Bartender was exceptional, the food was fantastic. Service was amazing, had a great time!!
Kim Grim
2017-05-12T23:20:04+0000
Never disappoints, always outstanding. Very comfortable and great food.
Kay Williams Harris
2017-05-10T00:25:47+0000
Just left our favorite restaurant and softshells are in and I have NEVER had any better anywhere ever!!!It was like falling in love!! Great meal as always but it made our 30th anniversary most special and memorable �
Natchez Richburg
2017-04-23T01:32:43+0000
I can't think of a better seafood option within 100 miles of Blue Seafood and Spirits
Sean Kalani Bailey
2017-04-17T14:58:47+0000
Staff was very accommodating; even though we took up half the restraunt. The food was great, atmosphere was great. Chef came out to great us.The food is expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Ashley M. Gómez
2017-03-17T23:22:31+0000
We loved our meals! I had the tempura shrimp with the white sweet potato, and it was superb! The calamari was delicious as well! Great food! If I'm ever in VA Beach again, I will be back!
Douglas Nichols
2017-03-12T22:58:04+0000
The dining is consistently top notch and the service cannot be any friendlier. The chef and owner exemplifies outstanding hospitality by greeting guests at the door with his always happy demeanor. We love going here. With every visit our dining has been more than just a meal, it is always an enjoyable experience worthy of many returns. I highly recommend this place to one and all.
Denise Frey
2017-03-12T02:13:15+0000
This restaurant never disappoints!! Always worth the wait; just wish they took reservations. The rockfish tonight was out of this world. Same with raw oysters, calimari and the acclaimed chocolate bread pudding. OMG!
Korey Jones
2017-03-10T00:55:22+0000
Visited for the first time on my birthday, and it will definitely not be my trip there! The food was top-notch, truly second to none. The service was wonderful as she was very attentive and helpful. Highly recommended for any seafood lover. This place is awesome!
Isabel Werner-Jimenez
2017-03-07T03:22:37+0000
Delicious food, excellent service. What else can you ask for?
Lauren Smith
2017-03-02T18:52:52+0000
How in the world did I not know about this gem until recently? I saw some friends posting about it and remembered enough of the name (Blue something) to investigate and make out for a Wednesday date night. The space is small, but comfortable. The food was AMAZING! Our server (Jen) was fantastic and I applauded her flawless execution of the 'tomato and kalamata olive cream sauce' special description (say that five times fast). The chef/owner (Charles) was friendly and talkative, making sure to visit each table at least once if not multiple times. Word is the place is packed during the summer months, so if you want to try it GO NOW! We can't wait to go back and truly hope Charles and Jen take our suggestion of adding a few more raspberries to the chocolate bread pudding. Thank you for a great experience! We can't wait to go back!
Chris Henry
2017-03-02T00:45:52+0000
went to Blue for dinner with the wife,service was good and server was knowledgable.appetizer was very good and dinner was also,we each had a cucumber martini which were excellent.downside was i little pricey but worth it
Anne Powell
2017-03-01T01:08:15+0000
Pure deliciousness!! The seafood bellhaven, eastern shore, and sweet potato biscuits with apricot butter...all amazing!!
Kenneth Magee
2017-02-27T00:58:19+0000
The crab cakes ALL crab! No fillers I'll start with that�. I really enjoyed the atmosphere with friends and my wife. Will definitely be back!
Lois Holsveig Redden
2017-02-20T02:16:42+0000
The seafood was amazing. Crab cake was excellent. Oysters Rockefeller with fresh spinach great. One bite shrimp app was quite unique. Will return again and again!
Jeri Tuttle
2017-02-19T16:55:19+0000
Fabulous! Freshest seafood, wonderful staff and just a cool spot to meet new people!
Jennifer Lemaster-Young
2017-02-18T23:58:50+0000
Excellent food and service! Loved it!!! Can't wait to go back again and again!
Herb Pettway
2017-02-04T00:55:03+0000
Blue Seafood and Spirits was recently rated #29 in YELP'S TOP 100 Restaurants in The United States. There was only one other Restaurant from Virginia on the list. Congratulations! Well deserved.
Jack Lachman
2017-02-02T00:38:10+0000
FANTASTIC RESTAURANT!Wicked awesome owner!Fabulous staffAMAZING FOOD
Susan Hess Barron Agoglia
2017-01-31T20:26:44+0000
If we could give this place 10 stars, we would. While visiting the Virginia Beach area we googled, nearby restaurants. Thankfully this was nearby. When we first saw it was a small restaurant we had a slight hesitation. I'm so glad we went on in. The Crab Cake and everything we had was off the chain delicious, and we have been to many, many seafood restaurants in our lifetime. The sweet potato biscuits with apricot butter is one of the best thing we have ever had. The owner will bring a sample of an appetizer that you didn't order to your table. We didn't have to ask for this or that, everything was taken care of perfectly. Well done Blue!
Dan Catlin
2017-01-28T00:33:20+0000
A hidden gem! Best seafood in VA Beach! Everything that came to our table was exceptional and the service was outstanding!
Wanda Troupe
2017-01-26T02:33:23+0000
Our favorite spot - for special occasions or just grabbing a bite. Charles will spoil you. Once you've had his crab soup, tempura battered shrimp, crab cakes, etc. no one else's can hold a candle. Love it!
Jennifer Creed Tickle
2017-01-23T00:49:15+0000
Absolutely wonderful food and service, we will be back!
Melissa Norwood
2017-01-23T00:06:28+0000
Excellent service, amazing food, and a very attentive owner/chef. We enjoyed our first visit, and look forward to our next.
Valencia Thomas
2017-01-16T16:38:47+0000
My boyfriend and I are new to Virginia so we have been trying several restaurants as we learn the area. I noticed Blue had a 5 star rating on yelp out of about 286 people. I considered that pretty promising so we gave it a try. First honest reaction is the place is pretty small but very clean and well decorated. It seems they have out grown their building and should perhaps find a larger establishment to match their popularity. Granted we were there on a Saturday night. There isn't enough room for more than 5 people to wait up front so we had to wait 30-45 minutes else where then come back, as did others. Again, I will say with the growing popularity I DO think they would benefit from some sort of reservation or call ahead system or a larger restaurant. Otherwise, they might miss out on a lot of customers that want BLUE for dinner but don't feel like waiting 45 minutes on a particular night. With that said once we were seated our waitress was extremely friendly and the wait for food didn't seem too long. While we waited the chef brought out a complimentary appetizer that was delicious! He also came back later to describe dessert options. THE FOOD WAS FANTASTIC! Fresh, perfectly seasoned. If I had to pick something to complain about it would be that the portions aren't very large compared to many restaurants. Even the sweet potato biscuits were delicious but tiny. So don't go there starving. All in all I can't give the place less than a 5 because it's clear they work very hard to put quality in their food as well as their service.
Shirley Feliciano
2016-12-03T00:53:33+0000
The best crab cakes and the attention was great. I loved the bread putting dessert..everything was very tasty.
April Malone
2016-11-28T00:06:00+0000
Went here for date night with my fiancé and we were not disappointed! Service was excellent, food was amazing. The seafood here is very fresh and the creme brûlée is great! Will definitely go back again.
Syd Rust
2016-11-21T00:30:39+0000
Everything you expect in a first class restaurant is here with the plus of having very personable staff. And, if you have a birthday dinner, you must ask to meet Hector the children.
Cathy Waggener Smith
2016-11-13T01:23:45+0000
Just amazing--everything! Best (?) part was getting to hang with Hector the Birthday Chicken...
Glen Caldwell
2016-11-05T19:16:19+0000
We were disappointed when Burton's closed. On their last night a stranger at next table told us of Blue Seafood and Spirits. We had dinner last night and now have a new favorite restaurant. Cooking with �. Atmosphere of fun. One door closes and a better one opens.
Nancy Anderson Maloy
2016-10-29T01:24:36+0000
Our favorite restaurant! Fantastic seafood! But even the pork chop is fabulous. Always great service. The owner is always there with a small bite before you order. The sweet potato biscuits are delicate and amazing. Best crab cake ever! And the best she crab soup we've found so far. It's a small place, so don't assume you'll get a table!
Loretta Craven-Morton
2016-10-21T01:59:13+0000
Very nice dining experience. The waitresses were so helpful, friendly and really knew the menu. The food was just fantastic!
Kent Morton
2016-10-21T01:47:54+0000
Great food, helpful and very friendly Staff, highly recommend !!!!
Fiona Macdonald McCasland
2016-10-07T23:34:37+0000
Fabulous food great service best I've had in a long while, over the moon to find a great restaurant close to home
Jeremy Ayersman
2016-10-06T19:51:53+0000
Atmosphere, food, service, and the overall feel are consistently far above par. Extremely welcoming staff and ownership. I'd recommend something to eat but, it's all awesome. Leave room for dessert.
Bailey Fett
2016-10-02T23:49:27+0000
First time coming here. There was a wait but rightfully so. The food was so fresh and very well cooked. Perfect portion size and the crab soup was awesome! The owner was very nice too and brought us appetizers personally/made sure everything was ok. Definitely recommend!
Chelsey DiFava
2016-09-30T22:22:22+0000
How could you not love this place. The food was absolutely amazing and was cooked to pefection. The chef/owner was so personable and made sure all of his customers were taken care of. Our server Jordan was awesome. The restaurant was very clean and all the employees worked together smoothly. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. My drink, summer dream, was a tad strong and could have used a bit more pizzazz as far as aesthetics go, but still very good. And the place is small, and filled up quick but that's because the service is so amazing I am sure everyone in the area wanted to be there. If you are in the area of Virginia beach my husband and I recommend this wonderful restaurant. Worth every penny!
Ann Walls
2016-09-30T16:26:57+0000
This is our favorite place to go for special occasions and for great seafood anytime. It's hard to decide. There are always specials that make you mouth water just hearing about them.
Iris Sampson Zahratka
2016-09-26T00:45:34+0000
The best seafood in town! Charles is so creative and prepares the most awesome specials. His wife, Shannon, makes the most amazing desserts! The staff is fun, but professional. We go to lots of restaurants, but Blue is tops. Highly recommend!
Krista Wigginton Beighle
2016-09-21T03:33:43+0000
Loved the atmosphere and the food was delectable! Our waitress, Jen, took very good care of us! Met the owner/chef who knows what he's doing! Keep up the great work!!
Lee LaFleur
2016-09-19T01:01:11+0000
Excellent service, Reed is one of the best servers I have ever had. The wait was a bit long but we did arrive at 7:45 on a Friday night. A reservation or call ahead system is desperately needed. The food was very good and a good value but it wasn't a 5 star. I was served a warm beer, the chilled glass helped a little. There are a few top notch restaurants in the area a n Blue is close but still a small notch below. All in all an enjoyable evening.
Jane Stuben Williams
2016-09-18T03:06:51+0000
We've been here for 3 days and ate at some marginal places but this my friends will knock your socks off! Waitstaff was amazing, chef came to table to thank us and the food was plated & presentation was in point. Simply amazing food.
Mindy Cahill
2016-09-18T02:16:28+0000
This was our first time here. It was delicious and I can't say enough about the customer service. Thank you for giving my husband a t-shirt after he spilled his drink all over his shirt (and the you didn't even charge for the drink). W also appreciated the free appetizer. Everyone love their meals. Sarah is a great waitress.
Tony Pietrantozzi
2016-09-16T23:51:09+0000
Visiting VA Beach for a few days and saw the great reviews this place had on here. I can confirm that the 5 stars are totally deserved. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. This establishment is well run and puts out some great food. 🙂
Michele Leigh
2016-09-16T00:16:26+0000
Loved the food and atmosphere! Will definitely be going back! Thanks Shannon for a great meal!
Karin Bisbee
2016-08-31T22:57:02+0000
Amazing food, outstanding personalized attention, great atmosphere. A must visit!!
Jackie McIntosh
2016-08-03T00:45:45+0000
Absolutely amazing. Thank you for making my 40th birthday dinner perfection.
Lindsay Rae
2016-07-13T23:14:06+0000
Delicious food! Fabulous service! One of the best seafood restaurants I've been too.
Ron Wagner
2016-07-07T15:08:09+0000
First time in here, sat at the bar with Matt as our Bartender. Service and food was outstanding! Will def be back!
Beau Dudiez
2016-07-01T23:19:42+0000
These reviews are on point! From appetizers to dessert absolutely delicious. Reed was the best server. Combined I cannot thank you all enough.....thank you for making my night.
Ashley Ross
2016-06-23T02:09:09+0000
Amazing experience from start to finish. We dined at the bar and had superb service. Everyone of our four courses was timed perfectly and tasted even better than they were presented. Looking forward to our next time in!
Chelsea Leigh
2016-05-15T02:05:13+0000
As an out of town person looking for an amazing place to eat fresh seafood. This was it! Katie our server was amazing and all of the food was melt in your mouth. Highly recommended.
Diane White Leive
2016-05-07T23:28:12+0000
Fantastic meal will definitely be back! Best Crabcakes in the area!
Lauren White Stone
2016-05-07T22:23:47+0000
Such a lovely place with amazing fresh food. The owner/chef was so friendly and our server Katie was wonderful. We will definitely be back and is a place to recommend for sure! I took my Mother here for Mothers Day and it will definitely be one she won't forget. Amazing wine as well (:
Sally Holloman
2016-05-07T01:01:13+0000
Waited for a table for thirty minutes and it was worth the wait. Delicious crab cake, oysters, and flounderstuffed with crabmeat. The baked white sweet potato was like eating dessert. A great neighborhood restaurant. Wonderful service. The owner stops by every table to ask about your meal. We will definitely dine there again.
Cat Lett Walker
2016-05-01T00:03:15+0000
Great place! It's nice to find a kid friendly place with great adult food and service. The head chef even came out with a bowl of toys for my four year old to pick from! She became instantly smitten with him because of the attention! My mom had some of the best oysters ever, and my swordfish was perfect--and the mashed potatoes were to die for! We'll be back for sure!**We came back again now in November and it was just as fantastic! My now 5 year old couldn't wait to pick her knick-knacks from the bowl; my husband who "doesn't like seafood" said everything was wonderful; and the service was great! The owner even followed us into the parking lot when my daughter left her toys at the table. It is especially lovely to have a place that welcomes kids and still provides stellar food!**
Josh Kelly
2016-04-30T12:26:49+0000
Excellent service and experience. I would recommend this to anyone in the area looking for great seafood.
Tiffany Murray
2016-04-09T02:11:01+0000
Delicious seafood and awesome service. Worth a trip for sure! Get the oysters!
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Blue Seafood & Spirits
2181 Upton Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757-689-5395