Boil Bay Seafood City

Whew chile, Boil Bay is top 2 and it ain't #2! My friends and I come here for birthdays, anniversaries, funerals ... hell, just because it's Tuesday, and the food never gets old! If you're in Hampton Roads and looking for seafood that actually hits, Boil Bay Seafood City is thee spot. Compared to similar restaurants in the area, their flavors are unmatched. You can taste the difference in every bite, especially with their signature "boil bay sauce". My go-to? A boil bag with 1/2 lb of shrimp (head off), 1/2 lb of sausage with spicy boil bay sauce, and a side of cajun seafood rice. It's perfection every single time. Oh, and do yourself a favor--get the hush puppies. They're top tier, especially with that honey butter. You won't regret it.The vibes here are immaculate. They always have 90s and 00s R&B playing, so you will be vibing while you're feasting. It's the kind of place where the food, the music, and the atmosphere come together like magic.Every single person I've brought here has walked away raving about how much they love it. Boil Bay isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, don't sleep on this gem. Trust me, you'll leave with a full stomach and a happy heart.

This is an update from my previous review on the take out order that I am now eating tonight. Our 10pc take home lemon pepper wings turn out to be only 9pcs and 3/4 of those had no lemon pepper seasoning on them at all. Just some baked wings, no seasoning. Wish I could get my money back. I will never order to go from here ever again.

This place was recommended by a good friend and I will say it did not disappoint! The food was excellent, we had the dirty fried rice, coconut shrimp, crab sandwhich, and a few boils. Everything was delicious. The waitstaff were incredibly nice and fast with the service. The ambiance was pretty cool too, the pirate theme and overall space of the place was great.

I'm so disappointed in boil bay it truly was one of my favorite places and my family go to place but it has gone downhill ! The bag gets skimpier and skimpier with each visit! I was so unimpressed with my food, I didn't even take pictures. Sauce was bland and watery & my crawfish was mushy and overcooked! The shrimp and crab legs were decent but it was a very small amount literally a bag full of air! I gave them two stars because the Blueberry Lemonade press was great and very refreshing, it didn't taste like alcohol at all!

The food was seasoned perfectly. The wings with the Boil Bay seasoning were so flavorful. I got the mussel boil and it was one of the best. The corn and potatoes were very good.My husband enjoyed the clam chowder so much he ordered a 2nd. Highly recommend!!!

Had great time and food was amazing ! Definitely recommend the seafood in the bag no sausage for me... we keep it halal

Amazing food, great ambiance and incredible service! We have been to one of their other locations and I rated the food. This place gets a 5 star for the food just like the other location! This time they get an additional 5 stars for the fantastic fun!! We came here after spreading grandpa's ashes! The wait staff was FANTASTIC. Food Fantastic and it was incredibly fun!

It's the sauce! Trust me, it doesn't matter what you eat it on--get that dang BOIL BAY SAUCE! Mild or spicy--that doesn't matter either. When u tell you that sauce will CHANGE YOUR LIFE--hear me on that one.I don't even eat meat or seafood....I got that sauce on corn and three potatoes and I was licking the bag like the other people with that steam bag.Last warning: GET THE SAUCE!!!!

As a lover of crab legs, I'm surprised I never tried Boil Bay or any other boil restaurants sooner. But once I did, I was hooked! Since going to Boil Bay, I've tried several other seafood boil restaurants. For me, the thing that sets Boil Bay apart is its cajun fried rice. It's good on its own, but putting the rice into my boil bag so it soaks up the remaining sauce takes it to the next level!This particular location is also very spacious, which makes it a great location for birthday parties and other social gatherings.

The snow crab was delicious in the boil bay special sauce! Amazing service and lovely ambiance/music. 10/10 recommend and will be back soon