Seafood Restaurants on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Indulge in Succulent Seafood along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk
A trip to Virginia Beach is not complete without having one—or two—seafood feasts. Local restaurants serve fresh, locally caught seafood prepared a number of ways. Complement your meal with a view of the boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean. While you’re strolling along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, be sure to stop in to one of these seafood restaurants.
Top 5 Seafood Restaurants on the Boardwalk
Here are the top five seafood restaurants on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, according to Trip Advisor rankings.
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Salacia Prime Seafood & Steaks
Named after King Neptune’s wife, Salacia Prime Seafood & Steaks specializes in surf and turf. Located within the Hilton Oceanfront Hotel, just across from the statue of King Neptune, Salacia is a AAA Four-Diamond award recipient. Salacia specializes in seasonal seafood, including catches straight from the dock and the Chesapeake Bay’s best oysters.
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Waterman’s Surfside Grille
A quintessential boardwalk restaurant, Waterman’s offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining. Waterman’s is focused on serving sustainable seafood and supporting local Virginia fishermen. In a partnership with the Virginia Aquarium, the seafood on Waterman’s menu comes from local and sustainable sources. Look for the Sensible Seafood logo on the menu.
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Catch 31
Catch 31 boasts fantastic views of the boardwalk and ocean, as well as a farm-to-table menu using fresh, locally sourced seafood. For breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night, you can enjoy straight from the dock seafood in a number of dishes. Be sure to ask your server what the daily fresh fish and oyster specials are.
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Chix on the Beach
Chix on the Beach features a picturesque outdoor patio, perfect for people watching along the boardwalk. This casual beach bar serves ocean-fresh seafood with recipes that are true to mid-Atlantic-style dining. Order one of the steamer bags, a Chesapeake Bay tradition, filled with your favorite seafood, including shrimp, Middle Neck clams and crab legs.
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Mahi Mah’s Seafood Restaurant
Offering both seafood dishes and sushi, Mahi Mah’s is a local favorite. This laid-back restaurant is the Oceanfront’s only sushi bar serving fresh, hand-made sushi rolls, as well as other fish and shellfish. The restaurant is currently under renovation and will go by Mahi’s when it reopens. These renovations are sure to include a spruced-up menu for diners to enjoy.