Top Virginia Seafood Restaurants

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!

Public Fish & Oyster

Charlottesville, VA

Public Fish & Oyster features fresh east coast seafood, raw bar, craft beer and cocktails and a comprehensive wine list provided with exquisite service.

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.

Quarterdeck

Arlington, VA

Quarterdeck, offers great American and seafood cuisine in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. When in season, their specialty is freshly steamed Maryland Blue Crabs, but they also offer great steaks, burgers, pizza, and other seafood fare, including scallops, oysters, and crab cakes.

Legal Sea Foods

Arlington, VA

For all those who love seafood in Crystal City, the world really can be your oyster. Choose from among the 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish they serve simply prepared, 365 days a year.

Downtown Grille

Charlottesville, VA

The Downtown Grille, serves only the finest in Midwestern corn-fed beef and fresh seafood. The restaurant has an extensive wine list which has been honored by The Wine Spectator with the Award of Excellence every year since opening in 1999.

One Fish Two Fish

Virginia Beach, VA

One Fish Two Fish’s menu is updated seasonally with dishes that are fresh and “market-inspired.” They serve local and organic produce to ensure every component of every dish is the purest available.

Coastal Grill

Virginia Beach, VA

An award winning restaurant for over 25 years, Coastal Grill’s classic signature dishes, which are critically acclaimed and long-loved by locals, feature freshly caught regional seafood, traditional American fare, and the best ingredients each season has to offer. Famous for their ever-changing ‘blackboard specials,’ Coastal consistently delivers new, delicious and top-notch dining.