The Deadrise

We found ourselves at Fort Monroe around lunchtime and checked the map in the visitor center for a place to eat. This was the perfect spot! I had the fish tacos and my husband had the fried oyster basket. Topped off with Mango Cart and it was perfect. This place it exactly what you're looking for when near the water! As others have said- you need to go up the stairs but another customer said- it's worth the climb!

The Deadrise is a laid-back bar and restaurant near Fort Monroe on the water. Food is excellent and service is fun, friendly, and efficient. We started with an order of the She Crab Soup, which was large enough for us to share and was filled with crab and delicious!For entrees, we enjoyed the fish tacos, which were made of grilled mahi mahi today, and the salmon avocado BLT with crispy fries. Both meals were nicely seasoned. The BLT came in a hoagie type of bun, which was a little too much bread for me so I ate it as an open-faced sandwich, consuming only the top layer of the bun, which contained the avocado spread on it. Parking is in an open lot next door. You need to be able to climb stairs to the restaurant, as it's on the second floor. They also have a very nice outside dining deck.

My co-workers and I, party of four, wanted to finish up a long work trip by trying something new. We got to the restaurant around 8pm. It was not very busy, but to be expected with it being later in the evening. The service was not too bad, but was not phenomenal either. We ordered our food and it did seem we had to wait a while for our food, Once we got it and dug in, the food was delicious! I got the stuffed flounder, one got the fish sandwich, another got the seafood nachos, and the other got the shrimp basket. Be advised food prices are a bit on the higher side, but the amount and quality of food we got with our visit was good. I would also like to go back when it's warmer outside ant daylight to enjoy it he views.

Wonderful dinner on a Friday evening! Delightful and friendly service with our waitress very willing to make suggestion from the menu and always bringing what we needed with a smile! The clam chowder was great - only complaint is that it came out with bread rather than oyster crackers - yet still tasty! Our party loved the Big Fish fried flounder sandwich (huge and delicious!), wonderful crab cake entree, and the Oyster Po Boy . Topped off with a vibrant and bustling dining room, outdoor seating overlooking the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, and a gorgeous sunset! Lovely choice for a seafood dinner!

It's a hidden gem. If you are checking out Fort Monroe and want great seafood, give this place a shot. It's on the pier and looks a little run down from the outside. I think it is just a little weathered. But it's well worth it. The place is small, and there is seating outside when the weather is nice. It's right off the water so that it can get windy. The staff is fantastic, and the food is excellent. Go to the fort, explore, take a walk on the beach, and when you are done, get the fried shrimp. She crab soup is fantastic; it's loaded with crab, just a little spicy, and so good! I have a slight problem with the salmon sandwich. The bread is too small. They pile on the fish; with the extras, it's just too much to eat like a sandwich. What they should do is punt the bread and make it a salad. But the fish is cooked to perfection, so it's still very good. I would absolutely Go back.

We decided to visit Fort Monroe for a leisurely lunch, arriving around 1 PM on a Sunday. The restaurant wasn't crowded, with just a few patrons seated at the time.We were promptly greeted and seated by the host, and our waitress, Kaitlynne, was quick to attend to us.To start, we ordered the Crab Dip. While the flavor was great, it was a bit on the greasy side and served with Ritz Crackers, which was a nice touch but a bit unexpected.For drinks, we opted for a Painkiller and a Kill Devil Hills Old Fashioned, both of which were well-crafted and refreshing.For our entrees, we tried the Flounder Basket and the Étouffée. Both dishes were hot, flavorful, and satisfying--exactly what we were hoping for.The service was excellent throughout our visit, and the restaurant's décor was warm and inviting. My only minor concern was the ceiling, which appeared a little aged and potentially moldy, but it didn't detract much from the overall experience.All in all, it was a wonderful meal, and I would definitely return.

I came here twice and the food is decent. The menu is limited. I don't remember what i had the first time, but the second time i had the shrimp po boy w/ a side of fries. It was tasty and i would recommend that. Jumbo fried shrimp on a roll with lettuce, tomatoes, and some type of spicy dressing.

I love the Deadrise...the casual nautical atmosphere, the view, the food... all above average. I normally go for lunch but this trip was early on a Monday evening; we beat the crowd, there was plenty parking and our pick of tables. At the top of the stairs there is an outdoor dining area with a great view of the river and the marina. You enter the restaurant thru the deck area, be advised that the stairs are steep and there seems to be a couple more than usual. We ordered a crab dip appetizer. You can choose between chips or crackers - the crackers were far better with the dip. It was delicious and pretty filling on its own. My entree was a crab cake sandwich. It was "market priced" and was an even $20 on this night in March 2024. Soooo, I do believe it was the best darn crab cake sandwich I've ever had and I've had quite a few over the years! Very little if no filler, crispy on the outside, filled the bun and very flavorful. I would go back just to have another one but there's loads of good choices on the menu, I've also ordered the grilled tuna steak sandwich and the fish tacos on past visits - both outstanding. Lastly, I did not reflect this in my rating and even hesitate to mention it because it can literally happen anywhere but I discovered a few days later that I was overcharged. I paid with credit card and my debit was more than the receipt I signed. Almost doubled. It's not going to break me, nothing I can do about it at this stage but consequently I'll either be paying with cash and counting my change before I walk out or taking a picture of my signed credit receipt so I can document the correct charge everywhere I go from here forward. I put it out there because it's not a bad idea for all of us.

Where do I begin? The Bluff is this: great food, excellent service, and a great environment! The menu's focus is seafood; there are burgers and steaks, and I'm sure they are good, but get the seafood. It's fresh, elegantly prepared and served and old so good! We went off-season for seafood, and it was still fresh. I'm not sure if it's local catch, but I've passed this place many times while working out, and I always see it being brought in daily, leading me to believe it's fresh. Service is the best next to none; servers made menu suggestions, informed us of the specials, and kept the drinks filled. I always recommend the specials because these are not regular menu options; they are seasonal, I guess. The environment is looking over the Elizabeth River toward the naval base. Plenty of outdoor seating so you can enjoy the view. Indoor seating is about 15 tables, so consider sitting outside. There is a full bar and a TV for us sports enthusiasts; it makes a great place to watch a game. The portions are significant for the price, so be prepared to take some with you. I can't believe I've waited this long to go here, and I'm looking forward to going ng back! Give Deadrise a try; you will not be disappointed. Happy Yelping!

Super delicious food - fish sandwich well worth the value (get that over the basket). Disappointed at the cost for oyster basket and number of oysters received but was breaded/seasoned well. Crab dip was full of crab - could have used more seasoning but that is a personal preference.