Coastal Grill

Coastal Grill is an excellent option for those looking for an elevated dining experience. Our waiter was fabulous- very personable, attentive, humorous and helpful. I had two drinks- the white margarita (pictured) and an orange lotus (not on the menu, but you can ask for it). The drinks were very strong, if you aren't into that you may want to stay away. There is a large selection of wine to choose from. The wedge salad was delicious, and my main course was excellent. The butter squash is rich with butter and sugar- yum! I will be back. Thank you!

The bread, which usually sets the tone for the rest of the meal, was excellent as was the calamari but sadly everything was luke warm and mediocre. The duck was maybe a half of a breast with two small roasted potatoes. The rest of the plate was filled with half of an acorn squash and a chunk of watercress to cover the small portion. My husbands lamb was better but again a small portion but my FIL's pork chop was inedible. Lastly, everything needed salt and I rarely cook with it to give you perspective. We won't be returning. We'd much rather eat at Gaston's around the corner.

Food: pretty high end food with nice seafood dishes like mussels, branzino, and seafood pasta. The mussels were cleaned nicely with no grit and had a nice flavorful broth. The branzino was also excellent with a delicious sauce and crispy skin. The seafood pasta on the other hand was as flavorful as an oil based sauce could be with fresh seafood, the only downside was that the olives in the dish were not pitted. The duck was expertly cooked as well, with the brown butter corn standing out as the highlight of the dish. Both desserts were also expertly executed and all around the meal was delicious. Service: valet was excellent and the service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. Ambiance: felt like we were sitting at the nicest restaurant in VA Beach. Was honestly shocked this place existed and would go back for a nice occasion.

Bring cash for the valet parking. The gentleman was friendly and took great care of my vehicle. We were warmly greeted by the host and sat promptly. Leslie was our server and took amazing care of us. The main dining room had soft lighting and was beautifully decorated (Christmas decorations were a lovely touch). I had the welted Bibb salad, when I say I haven't tasted anything like it, I mean it. It was the most delicious salad I've ever had, light and refreshing. For my main course, I had the Yucatán Medley. It had mussels, clams, and shrimp soaked in a chili lime sauce. All the seafood was perfectly cooked and the sauce was phenomenal. It is a bit pricey. I would love to come back but my bank account will not allow it in this economy. With that being said, I would only recommend if you are very well off. I had an unforgettable experience.

Best food we've had in VA beach and we've hit some nice spots. The corn is amazing which I think comes with most entrees. We will definitely be coming back here next year. Service was awesome, our waiter was decisive in the help he gave with our decisions. We enjoyed a nice bottle of Vinet since we were traveling with family from Charlottesville. Beautiful spot!

Very nice dinner with excellent food, service, and ambiance. Started the meal with nice selection of cocktails. Our table split a soft shell crab appetizer. For dinner I got the blackened mahi mahi that was very good. Others got grilled tuna, fried shrimp, and fried scallops. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The acorn squash was very good. Nice selection of vegetables with the meal. Good wine selection.

Coastal Grill is the place to go for a nice dinner, away from the oceanfront for a special occasion or if your wallet is bigger than mine you can eat there more often. This was definitely a special treat. Simply decorated and beachy but not too much. Classy. White table clothes. Quiet. I went with a friend and we sat at the bar. They do have valet parking so bring cash. We had wonderful service from Ryan and Windsor. Very attentive and made great recommendations. We drank some wine and ate the delicious bread with homemade butter. We decided on the tuna bites and my friend got the pan fried trout and I got the mussels. One thing they told us is you can turn an entree into an appetizer and an appetizer into an entree. I love that!!!! Honestly I did not love the tuna bites. I found them bland and so was the sauce. My mussels were delicious, especially with the broth. The portion was HUGE! I think I got every mussel in the sea. My friends trout was absolutely amazing!!! There were so many things I wanted to try on the menu that I will have to go back. Definitely a 1st class experience.

Was not the cleanest , waitress was touching top of glasses , very unprofessional. Food was ok , but menu need to be updated some

This was our first time here. The hostess was friendly and the wait staff was superb. Erica was our server and she was fantastic. She made my wife and I feel special even though she had many larger tables. The atmosphere was exactly what you would expect, coastal. The food was all superb. We have blackened scallops, crab cakes and pork loin. This is a must go for normal and special occasions. Love this past. Well done.

Come and gather 'round, o children, and I will share with you a tale of deliciousness, expert preparation and flawless service. I went to Coastal Grill this evening and ordered a dozen oysters and a duck entree, with a complimentary side of bread. The oysters were so fresh and delicious that I felt like I was convening with the sea, revering its history and taking in its deepest culinary secrets. They were served with a side of cocktail sauce, red wine mignonette, lemon wedges and cilantro.The duck entree was the best, and most inspired, duck preparation that I have ever tasted. The duck was cooked to a flawless medium and served with a cherry and red wine sauce that complemented the flavor of the meat without overshadowing it. I choose to believe that any duck would be grateful to be a part of this entree. The entree included a side of roasted potatoes, prepared to a perfect crispness without being burned, and a side of corn.Ah, the corn. I spent my childhood on a farm, and we harvested our own corn each year, so I am very discerning about the corn I choose to eat as an adult. I am not exaggerating when I say that the corn at Coastal Grill is the best corn I have ever eaten at a restaurant. I've eaten at the finest steakhouses in New York City, at the high-end star-studded restaurants of Capitol Hill, and at the cutting-edge gastronomical powerhouses of San Francisco and the Napa Valley, and none of them had corn as good as Coastal Grill. The Coastal Grill corn is sliced fresh off the cob, as confirmed by my server, and it's deliciously firm and sweet. I don't think I've ever been so pleased with a side dish before.My server, whose name I can only presume was Liz because the receipt says "Server: Liz," was polite, swift, helpful, and just the right level of attentive. I never had to wait for refills of my water, because--as if she were telepathic--Liz would always arrive at precisely the moment that my water needed refilling. Liz took great care to ensure that I was enjoying my meal and my experience.I was so pleased with my experience at Coastal Grill. The restaurant was nice and quiet, decorated with class and maintained with care. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about the food, the decor or the service that I was provided. If Gordon Ramsay visited the restaurant, then even he would struggle to find anything to criticize. In fact, the restaurant's quiet simplicity and excellently prepared food might cause him to reexamine his harsh demeanor and become a kinder celebrity chef in the future.I'm not often in Virginia Beach, but the next time I'm in town, I am quite certain that I will visit this restaurant again.