Waterman's Surfside Grille

First meal here in Virginia! Arrived from the airport, checked in to my hotel, then walked to this restaurant for dinner. Super convenient location, 10+ points for walkability! Sara was our server and she was great! We truly appreciate her telling the chefs of my sister's seafood allergy, made my sister feel safe and assured. I was so hungry after flying all day so I got so many plates LOL. The "ultra just seafood" was perfect to satisfy my seafood craving and the side of fries with crab dip was great pairing. Also, my sister requested broccoli to her cajun pasta and they accommodated! Appreciate that as well. It was so cold outside so we were skeptical of being sat at the outdoor patio, but it wasn't that bad! It was warm and covered so the wind did not pierce through at all. Anyways, great experience and great first impression for my Virginia experience

The customer service was horrible. Specifically, the hostesses and the manager on duty, Sunday February 16, 2025 from 5:30p to 7:00 pm were rude and condescending to its patrons. I intentionally made the reservation for 5:30 p to avoid the wait. I arrived with a party of 11 at 5:30p. I called at around 1:00pm and voicemail informed me to go to the website and make a reservation. I provided a detailed reservation and submitted. When we arrived at 5:30p, the young hostess, thin with wavy brunette hair rudely asked me if I received a confirmation email. She explained if someone had answered the phone, I would have been told that they were not accepting reservations. She added that I would now have to wait 30 mins (6p) to be seated. Accompanying me, I had a 96 year old and 4 small children so the wait was exasperating. Not to mention that we were not seated until after 6:30 pm.Also, at 6:15 pm when we spoke to the manager, she stated, "Did we expect them to move people from their tables to seat us." Admittedly, I was short with her after receiving that response. We were not trying to be unreasonable. Had the restaurant provided appropriate guidance at the onset, or even apologized for the misstep instead of making the customer feel that she should have known to call or check an email we would have felt acknowledged.Our meal was ok. I generally like the food.

We went there because we received a 100$ gift card. We had rock fish (catch of the day), ribs, crab dip, a pasta dish, a burger, 1 bourbon, 1 coke. Total with gratuity was about 165.00$. Great price! Most of the food was average with slightly small portions, but that crab dip was SUPERB!!! I would certainly return for the appetizer alone. The fries (that came with the ribs) were warm to the touch. The ribs were okay. The coke slaw was okay. The fish, rice and veggies was a super small portion. My dinner companion rated it a 7.5/10. The coke was crisp and the $13.50 whiskey seemed smaller than a shot. Let alone a drink. The vibe was chill. It got crowded when we were leaving around 6:45. Our server was VERY attentive. She is the reason for the 4 versus 3 stars. The parking in the front is enough for maybe 8-10 cars, but they offer valet parking. We parked on the street. I ate there before and it was pretty much the same thing. Would I return, sure.Update: The pasta dish that I had to-go was soooooo good. It was a seafood medley pasta. I think it was a house favorite and customer favorite. I'm updating two weeks later, but it was soooo good.

Still one of my favorite places at the oceanfront!The originator of the orange crush and they still have their drinks down pat. Very good and strong. I tried their pomegranate crush (fall drink) and it was more like an orange crush but good. I always get the steamed shrimp- no old bay this time and they were great. Good size and tasty. Based on reviews I tried their crab dip and wow! So good! This would never be something I would have ordered on my own, but it was very cheesy, lots of crab, reminded me of a chicken dip- so good. Lastly, I tried their she crab soup which was fantastic. My sister says doesn't like crab, but tried it and really liked it, so we split it. As always, a much visit when I'm in town! I just wish they were pet friendly.

Called Waterman's, has surf cam, blocks cam with flags! Should change name to " flagbearers of the boardwalk", to more accurately portray their priorities. Food is good, bar service is good. Overall like this place, frequent it routinely on my boardwalk bike cruises. Won't be going back until the flags blocking webcam are removed.

Absolutely delicious. Absolutely everything. Absolutely everything was delicious. And that is coming from a gluten free diner. My husband, a gluten-full diner, shared the same experience. Our waiter, Cam, was super friendly, helpful and attentive. We sat on the heated porch and enjoyed the breathtaking views of the beach. Reading reviews, I asked about the flourless chocolate cake and it didn't disappoint! Chocolate velvety deliciousness. One of the best brunches I have ever been to.

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Bryan served us. He was knowledgeable, attentive and used dazzle words to describe the food he recommended to us. The whole experience was delightful. 10/10! This will absolutely be staple restaurant for us.

As a first-time guest at Waterman's, I was thrilled to get a seat right by the water with a fantastic view. Our server, Cam, was great and had all the best recommendations. He even double-checked ingredients for us due to allergies, which we really appreciated.We started with the crab dip and calamari which were both absolute musts, paired with one of the legendary Crush drinks. I opted for the Mango Habanero Crush, which was a perfect mix of refreshing with a hint of spice. For the main course, I had the seafood platter, and the hush puppies alone were satisfying and delicious!Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be back the next time I visit Virginia Beach!

Great service and food. I went in the off-season and the beach is basically empty, but this restaurant was crowded every night. It is right on the Atlantic and they have rotating specials with fresh seafood. Also, they have their orange crush signature drink, which is delicious. It is elegant, but casual. Good spot if in VA Beach.

Waterman's is definitely a local's favorite and since I've been quite a few times, I decided to stop in on a Sunday evening to dine in. Since there was a 15-20 min. wait, we grabbed a drink at the bar until our table was ready. I decided on the Spring Fling Crush which was very refreshing! I was very impressed with the Crush Drink menu and definitely wanted to try each and every one lol. Our table was ready within the timeframe that they provided and our server greeted us right away. I started with the She Crab Soup which was literally served about 3 mins after I ordered it! I was very impressed with the fast service and it tasted absolutely amazing! For my entree, I decided on the Just Seafood Dinner which included shrimp, scallops and lump crab meat (not to be mistaken for a lump crab cake like I thought lol) with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. The seafood was alright. The shrimp didn't taste very fresh but the scallops were good and the little bit of crab meat at the bottom of the dish was okay. I did order another Crush drink, the Creamsicle Crush, and it was very good!!!! I definitely plan on returning to try other Crush drinks and food items. Unfortunately, every time I order seafood here, it's a little lackluster. I do love that the restaurant is right at the Oceanfront so if you're looking for a decent meal, great drinks, and beach views definitely stop in.