Top Seafood Restaurants in Virginia
What type of diet works for you? If you ask me, I follow the “Seefood” diet. I see food and I eat it. And that may exactly be the case when you go to these seafood restaurants. We’ve already featured steak houses, pizza places, and burger joints before. Now we will expand your dining world and go beyond seas and oceans, or even under them if you wish.
Before you hesitate and question the the idea of eating in these restaurants or the freshness of seafood in general, remember that we handpicked these listings based on already existing reviews and recommendations. So, these listings are the best of the best, in terms of taste, service, and of course, freshness.
Here we now feature the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in Virginia. Wherever you are in the country, there are number of them near you, for sure. We’ve done the hard part by searching, now is your turn to try them out yourself!
Big Sams Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
Virginia Beach, VA
Big Sam’s serves locals and tourists, is a family friendly restaurant and a happening watering hole, a cozy retreat and a place to be seen. Big Sam’s offers the freshest seafood and dockside fresh dining overlooking beautiful Rudee Inlet.
Rhett’s River Grill & Raw Bar
Charlottesville, VA
At Rhett’s River Grill & Raw Bar, enjoy any day of the week for a mouthwatering, fresh seafood feast. They also offer crispy sandwiches, addictive appetizers, and much more.
ROCKSALT Restaurant
Charlottesville, VA
The Hard Shell
Richmond, VA
Opened its doors in 1995 in downtown Richmond, The Hard Shell strives to offer the highest quality seafood, steaks and more in a warm, inviting and relaxing atmosphere. They offer a wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish including clams, shrimp, oysters, mussels, crab legs and lobster as well as steaks, ribs and vegetarian options.
Buckhead’s
Richmond, VA
Buckhead’s has been a Richmond tradition since 1994. Featuring succulent Braveheart Beef and only the freshest seafood, you can taste their passion for culinary excellence. Consistently recognized with Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”, their list offers over 700 labels to complement your dining experience.
Mele Bistro
Arlington, VA
Mele Bistro was born in 2011, and since then, they have been offering the finest possible ingredients. They carefully select ingredients form all over the world, to produce this unique cuisine that is at the same time both traditional and modern while endeavoring to leave a deep and lasting impression on their guests.
Waterman’s Surfside Grille
Virginia Beach, VA
Lady N’awlins Cajun Café
Richmond, VA
Lady N’awlins Cajun Café is known for great food and good times. They brought some of the great cuisine of Louisiana and the unique culture and atmosphere of New Orleans back to their cozy corner location.
Waypoint Seafood & Grill
Williamsburg, VA
The Waypoint menu is a celebration of Chesapeake ingredients and includes items grown at local farms and caught in regional waters. The pure flavors and rich ingredients presented in the seasonally changing entrees represent modern regional American cuisine with classical culinary roots.
C P Shucker’s Cafe & Raw Bar
Virginia Beach, VA
Family-owned-and-operated C P Shucker’s Cafe & Raw Bar specializes in delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks, and a laid back atmosphere. They opened their doors in 1995 and have enjoyed being a place to either relax or celebrate in ever since. Their inventive menu, attentive service, and skilled bartenders will leave you truly satisfied.
