Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Norfolk by diners
Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.
Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.
While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.
Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, used insights from to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Norfolk.
Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.
Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!
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#28. The Twisted Crab
- Rating: 3.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 420 Monticello Ave. Ste 130 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole, cocktail bars
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#27. Brothers Chops Seafood Spirits
- Rating: 3.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 300 Monticello Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, wine bars, desserts
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#26. Surf Rider East Beach
- Rating: 3.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9500 30th Bay St. Ste 102 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: burgers, seafood, beer bar
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#25. Thee Soulfood Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5957 East Virginia Beach Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: soul food, seafood
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#24. T's Seafood
- Rating: 3.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 Tait Ter Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood
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#23. Norfolk Seafood Company & Oyster Bar
- Rating: 3.6/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Tazewell St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood
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#22. Plate Me Please
- Rating: 3.6/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 7105 Sewells Point Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, breakfast & brunch, comfort food
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#21. Longboards East Beach
- Rating: 3.7/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4521 Pretty Lake Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, burgers
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#20. Willoughby Fish House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Bayville St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood
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#19. 456 Fish
- Rating: 3.8/5 (375 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 456 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, wine bars, venues & event spaces
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#18. Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (640 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8101 Shore Drive Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, burgers, desserts
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#17. Ocean Blue Seafood Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5142 Krick St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood
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#16. The Fishin' Pig
- Rating: 3.8/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 119 West 25th St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: barbeque, seafood, southern
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#15. Boss Queens Soul Cafe
- Rating: 3.9/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5802 East Virginia Beach Blvd. Ste 140 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: soul food, southern, seafood
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#14. Stony's Dockside Bar and Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8166 Shore Drive Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: bars, american, seafood
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#13. Saffron Indian Bistro
- Rating: 3.9/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 Monticello Ave. Ste 170 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: indian, seafood
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#12. Saltine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (760 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 East Main St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, cocktail bars
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#11. Skrimp Shack
- Rating: 4.0/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1269 North Military Hwy Ste 7 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, fish & chips
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#10. A W Shucks Raw Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (646 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 Colonial Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: bars, live/raw food, seafood
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#9. Garden China
- Rating: 4.1/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4545 Robin Hood Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: chinese, seafood
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#8. Boil Bay Seafood City
- Rating: 4.1/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5957 East Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood, venues & event spaces
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#7. Freemason Abbey Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (865 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 West Freemason St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: new american, seafood
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#6. Chef Joseph's Seafood and Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Premium Outlets Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood
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#5. Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 116 Brooke Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood, venues & event spaces
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#4. Syd's FishPig Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 East Main St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: new american, seafood, cafes
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#3. Sunset Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4027 Bowdens Ferry Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: seafood, music venues, beer, wine & spirits
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#2. Our Peoples Soulful Seafood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 943 East Ocean View Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: soul food, seafood
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#1. 350 Grace
- Rating: 4.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 350 West 22nd St. Bldg 114 - 115 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: southern, seafood, gluten-free
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.
