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Blue is a chef-owned and operated seafood restaurant in Virginia Beach that offers high quality and fresh seafood in a casual setting. This 60-seat restaurant's specialties include crab cakes, tempura fried shrimp, and creative seafood fares based on its “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” food philosophy. Chef and owner Charles Thain is an ardent supporter of farm-to-table practices and sources fresh local produce, seafood, hormone-free meats, and more from local purveyors. It is one of the priorities for the restaurant to offer brews from local breweries to showcase everything the area has to offer. Blue accommodates special dietary needs and food allergies in its menus to suit everyone’s palate. The menu
PRICE RANGE
HK$70 - HK$203
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, American, Seafood, Healthy
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, 有泊車位, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Wife and I went for our anniversary. Great place. We got there and were seated within 15 minutes. We both had the corn crab soup and it was good, not too rich just right. We had the sweet potato biscuit with apricot jelly also good.I...had crabcakes very good. Wife had fried fish with scallops crabcake, also very good. Would go back. Also we are from the Pittsburgh are and we're watching the news and out of the blue they mentioned the Blue seafood and spirit as a number 1 restaurant. I agree.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 6 days ago

My husband and I found Blue about a year ago and we’re so glad we did! Being from Louisiana, we love seafood and Blue knows how to cook and serve the best we’ve had in years! Since it takes no reservations, go early. We are...there at 5 and are seated right away. Going later usually results in a wait. The decor is attractive with, yep, lots of blue, and the TVs are tuned into ‘sea’ scenes - more blue! We try something new each time we go with the exception of the soup - once you try the she-crab soup, that becomes a constant. Wait staff is warm and friendly and the young owner makes sure to greet you at the door or your table. Don’t miss this treat on your next visit to Virginia Beach- you’ll become a regular too!More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 14 January 2024

My wife and I found Blue Seafood & Spirits on Yelp when looking for a restaurant for date night. The food and service was amazing! Our new favorite!

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 13 January 2024

My wife and I visited the Tidewater area over the weekend and we were looking for a good seafood restaurant. After looking at all the restaurants, I came across Blue and it was not rated the #1 spot and not sure why because it was...awesome and will now be our go-to seafood restaurant whenever we visit the area. To sum it all up, everything was amazing here. More details below. The other restaurants offered a wide variety of food but only three or four seafood dishes and mostly Salmon. Blue offered an entire menu of seafood and it was delicious. We sat down and got our drinks and then we were given a Shrimp Canape instead of the traditional bread. It was sooooo good. I got some crab soup which was loaded with meat not skimping. My wife got fried green tomatoes topped with pimento cheese. I'm not a fan of pimento cheese but these were awesome. The flavor combination was impeccable. Then we ordered and got the flounder with vegetables. My wife got it fried while I picked broiled. While we were waiting, a second hors d'oeuvres came out which were these small, sweet potato biscuit drops. Soft and delicious as they were served with apricot butter. Our food came out and the fried had just enough batter that it didn't overpower the food. It was real light. We finished off with a chocolate bread pudding, which was good but not the best that I have had. Mckenzie was our waitress, and she was awesome. She knew all the specials and was able to give great suggestions. Her personality was awesome too. Patty was the hostess and night manager, and she also was really great. She walked around and took the time to talk. She helped out the staff when they started to get busy but still had time to talk to everyone. As said, this will definitely be a must stop every time we visit the area.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

Friends brought us here last evening. What a great place. The locals eat here and it’s easy to understand why. Great, fresh seafood; service help attentive and professional and a chef/owner who walks the floor checking that everything is just fine. His take on she...crab soup and the tuna special, tuna Veracruz, we’re both excellent. We also tried a seafood and pasta meal which was delicious. Blue is worth trying for dinner. You won’t be disappointed.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023

My wife and I loved the food, the vibe, and the service. The chef's complimentary snacks were unreal. Get the fried shrimp entree and you won't regret it!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

We were looking for somewhere to eat on our last evening at the beach and based on reviews, we choose Blue Seafood and Spirits. What a great decision! Everything, from the cocktails to the apps, to the salads and main dishes were absolutely wonderful. Even...the children’s menu is great! Our server was also awesome! The owner/chef/dishwasher 😁 came out to ask how everything was and then stopped by again thanking us for our business. If you are looking for great food and drinks and a friendly place, Blue Seafood & Spirits is the place!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 August 2023

This spot is where the locals go. Don't get caught up on the tourist restaurants on Atlantic Ave., go to Blue Seafood and Spirits. The steak and the scallops were incredible, cooked to perfection and delicious. The sweet potato biscuits and apricot butter were amazing....I was wanting for more. Ordered a side chef salad with homeade garlic parmesan dressing. The dressing was amazing as well. Ordered cocktails and they too were excellent. Prices were a little on the high side but you will not regret it as the quality is well worth it. New favorite in VB. Can't wait to go back next year (vacation).More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 14 August 2023

Wow! A lot of seafood places serve acceptable seafood but this place knocks it out of the park! We cannot more highly recommend the scallops, which were cooked to tender perfection...something not every place can do. The staff was friendly and the head chef himself...served us an amuse bouche, which was a spectacular bite.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 July 2023

This is a must visit restaurant whenever my family is in Virginia Beach. They are open for dinner on Tuesdays-Saturdays, and they do not accept reservations. As far as the food you can't go wrong. My personal favorites are the crab soup and the tempura...fried shrimp. My husband recently tried the pork chop. He raved about it for days afterwards. If you are not in the mood for seafood, that would be a great option. For dessert the chocolate bread pudding is amazing! Yes, the food is always delicious, but it is the owner and staff that make this place stand out. The chef, Charles, always stops by the table to check on your meal. My son went through a phase of being very interested in drawing. On one visit Charles sat by him and took the time to show him how to draw a fish. My son held onto Charles' drawing for years. It's that welcoming personal touch that makes this place stand out. I highly recommend this place.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 July 2023

We went for a dinner/snack before a concert. Got there about 5p and were seated right away. I got a crab cake and salad. Both were terrific. All the food served around us looked wonderful as well. My friend said the oysters were fabulous! Quick,...courteous service!! Everyone was SO nice and they even brought sample fritters by to try.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

This place is awesome!!!!! We had a Party of 11 people. We arrived early since no rsvp are taken. It worked out great and we were seated right away. The food was over the top great. Our server was very attentive and had a great...sense of humor. They had the best template I’ve ever had. The fried green tomatoes were just the Way I like them not to thick and a nice crust! My husband had the lobster and shrimp special of the evening, it reasonably priced and so very delicious! We loved the bottle of church creek Chardonnay ! Everyone loved their meals!!!!!! We want to thank the owner and staff for such a great evening. We definitely can’t wait to return!!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 17 June 2023 via mobile

Placed was packed after only 1-hour being open. It was highly recommended to us because of the fresh seafood. Was concerned that it was positioned between two other establishments—meaning no windows. Was pleasantly surprised that the interior decor had multiple tv screens with tropical themed...screen savers—very nice touch! We got the combo meals and they were cooked perfectly. The sweet potato biscuits with the apricot butter was truly the Eastern Shore spirit! Definitely coming again.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 May 2023 via mobile

Really enjoyed the crab cake and oysters. The little biscuits with apricot butter were so good, too! Jenny was an excellent server.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023

What a gem! Was doubtful upon entering this storefront business, but they continued to surprise me at every turn. Cocktails, ceviche ( complementary), salad, seafood, wine, service were all superb!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Response from Nestlebrook | Reviewed this property |
The answer is no, they do not take reservations. I didn't know the answer until I called the restaurant myself in order to be able to respond to the customer who wrote this question after I submitted my review. On a busy... More
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Response from jenskismithson | Reviewed this property |
Just call ahead and ask. We were there the other night and they still had them. You eat the whole crab. Super good!!!!
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I believe you will be able to find a delicious meal!
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  • Food: 5
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  • Value: 4.5
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