Willoughby Fish House

I've only been to Willoughby Fish House once, but let me tell you--I need to get back. Right on the waterfront at the marina, this spot has a relaxed vibe that makes the perfect backdrop for a fun dining experience. You can even arrive by boat, with slips ready for anyone who wants to float right up for a great meal.The food? Phenomenal. I went with a group, so I got to sample quite a few dishes, and each one was just amazing. My favorite of all the dishes we tried was the fish and chips. They were possibly the best I've ever had--crispy, light batter on the outside, with fish that was tender and flavorful on the inside. Also, don't overlook the fried pickles, a great adaptation of a tough-to-get rated starter. But what really made it special was the customer service. The staff here are focused on more than just delivering great food; they're truly invested in making the entire experience memorable. From giving thoughtful recommendations to checking in regularly without being intrusive, the team made us feel genuinely welcome and went out of their way to add personal touches that made our visit stand out.Though we were there early, I can tell you from reviewing the drink/wine list and looking at the bar that they are ready to deliver! They offer craft cocktails, chilled brews, and a solid wine selection, all mixed just right to go with any meal.Willoughby Fish House has the perfect waterfront vibe, great food, and top-tier service, creating a dining experience I can't wait to return to. If you're looking for a place with a laid-back marina setting, incredible food, and a team that makes every visit special, this is the spot to check out!

You can tell this family run business cares about the food quality & it shows. Fish & Calamari were perfectly cooked! It's rare to find a place that has fresh calamari (not frozen) that's cooked perfectly & not overdone you can taste it. Service is awesome they know what they're serving & what they're doing. We had fried calamari & fried flounder sandwich. Decided to stop for a quick beer & bite. Beers are mostly local. Flounder was also fresh (not previously frozen) and it shows. Fries were also crispy and hot. Cute small local location on the pier. All family members were in there working. It's nice to see this because it's rare. If you want real good quality fresh seafood from people who know what they're doing, you have to try it!

Its a good brunch place. They have good drinks and mimosas. Mostly would go again for the vibes and the views, the food portion is really good, its not the best food in the world but their fries really be hitting. I think if you go outside it would be really pretty when its sunset or dark out. Overall good food, vibes, and would go again maybe as a cute date place

Wow,It's been a while since we came here. It's been about a year since they've revamped the inside of this small little fish house. The food:We ordered hog wings in our favorite flavor. I had Thai chili and hubs had parm garlic. They were meaty and flavorful. Also ordered fried shrimp with a small cup of old bay. Perfectly fired and crispy. Husband ordered shrimp tacos. They were grilled to perfection. The drinks didn't disappoint either. I had this strong drink with mezcal. Made me feel like I was on a tropical island. The marina view at sunset is amazing. They also take reservations. Service was on point and I enjoyed seeing into the kitchen.

Sorry but this restaurant seems to be back in the hit or miss category. Service was fine, even though we had to overly share our server with a party of "friends of the family" and their three young children. Our favorite (absolutely terrific) server has apparently moved on and our server today was fine, but the food (shrimp) took a downturn. The steamed shrimp was over cooked. As usual the fried pickles, French fries and green beans were outstanding. Our earlier experiences were that the food was great, but the service was lacking. That seems to have flipped.

We found this restaurant tucked away in a small marina with a beautiful view of the water. We had lunch on their outdoor patio on a pleasant day. The seafood was all very fresh and well prepared served with homemade sides and tasty cocktails! The server was friendly and quick. We would recommend Willoughby Fish House to anyone.

Even though the food came relatively fast, first the place was empty, the prices increased, and the waitress was not familiar with the specials for the day. The restaurant was out of a number of appetizers. I was not pleased with my orange crush. The dips for the fish bites tasted just like mayonnaise, no flavor, the cocktail sauce, tasted just like tomatoes. The sauce for the pickles spears did have a kick. The waitress did not bring us water. Prices are not listed on the menu, so it may depend on the staff and time of time. The price may be different. This used to be one of my favorite places to get food, I may have to reevaluate my choices. The waitress, even though she would check to see if everything is OK, she never asked if we wanted another drink, would we like some water. I'm quite disappointed

I love this place so much every time I come here it's amazing all of the workers are nice attentive this place is a hole in the wall

I'd like to warn you, in case some you will wind up in Norfolk Virginia, where I went for my birthday, AVOID THIS PLACE for your own sake!The fist and last time I visited "Willoughby Fish House" was to celebrate my birthday. Thanks to the waiter and manager, it turned into a complete disaster, here's why:In addition to 3 soups and a drink, I ordered $25 Flounder for my friend's daughter and $85 Big Bay entry for all 4 of us. The soups and flounder were delivered within 1/2 hour and after another 40-minutes we were presented with... a check! We were shocked but the waiter said she decided that we cancelled our entry!! - Since when OK means NO?! After my wife complained to the manager, he came over saying that he is sorry and it will take another 20 minutes to prepare our order - unlike any decent establishment, it didn't even occur to him to offer complimentary drinks or hors d'ourves while we wait. Well, it took over 40 minutes and when it was finally delivered, some items of the entry were grossly over salted and, just to add insult to the injury, only 1 crab/nut cracker was given to 4 people! Needles to say, we left extremely disappointed and... hungry! As a musician, I work in restaurants/clubs etc. and always leave good tips when I go out... not this time.

Decoys, the name of the restaurant in the space of the old Bennetts Creek Marina, was excellent for our luncheon group. We had a choice of inside or deck seating, the special guest as a fresh soft crab sandwich. It was excellent; a large, meaty crab cooked perfectly. The specialty appetizers was Smithfield bacon wrapped sea scallops. Delicious!Beautiful setting. And Alicia, the lovely waitress, was outstanding. I highly recommend Decoy's, off Rt 17 in Suffolk, Virginia.