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Rockafeller's Restaurant
Rockafeller's Restaurant

Rockafeller's Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.rockafellers.com
  • Email: info@rockafellers.com
  • Phone: (757) 422-5654
  • Hours of Operation: Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood, Steak
  • Executive Chef: Richard Robinson
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: At Rockafeller's, we're all about serving up the local flavor. Bring your appetite and the whole gang to our little slice of heaven at the end of Mediterranean Ave and Winston-Salem Avenue (5th Street), just minutes from the oceanfront. Corporate and office parties, family get togethers, and customer appreciation..no matter what the occasion, Rockafeller's banquet services let you shine while your guests dine! We can accommodate groups from 9-90 with private banquet facilities available upstairs!
  • Private Party Contact: Brian Sutton (757) 422-5654

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Winston Salem Ave
  • Public Transit: Catch the Wave to Rockafeller's on Virginia Beach's hybrid electric trolleys! Trolley stops are available up and down the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Simply take the trolley to the 5th Street stop, then you will have a short and pleasant walk down Winston Salem Avenue (note it is the same as 5th St.). This deadends into Rockafeller's parking lot.
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Rockafeller's offers ease of parking via full time complimentary valets in season (May-September) as well as peak days off season. Free self parking is available all other days. Rockafeller's is easily accessible from the oceanfront and pedestrian/bike traffic is always welcome and just a short walk/ride from the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
A word from Rockafeller's Restaurant
When visiting Rockafeller's, one of Virginia Beach's landmark seafood restaurants located on Rudee Inlet, customers can expect a casual atmosphere and a menu with endless options, featuring fresh local seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, Sunday Brunch, three course early bird specials and more!… Our chalkboard specials will provide you with the freshest fish and seafood offerings available in Virginia Beach. Don't forget that Rockafeller's award winning homemade desserts offer the perfect way to finish off your dining experience . While there they can also feel good knowing that by supporting Rockafeller's they are also supporting one of the first Virginia Green restaurants. Large parties are always welcome with private banquet facilities which can accommodate groups from 9 to 90. Please visit our website, www.rockafellers.com to see a complete edition of what we have. Rockafeller's is committed to great service, freshly prepared food and environmental excellence.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSeafood
  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
  • Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
Diner Reviews
  • "we come down every year for a week or two and save Thursday Night for your lobster special"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "I was visiting friends and family and found this to be a great place for a get together. I have gone here on all my visits to the area and will surely go again on my next vacation. The food was tasty and oh so fresh. The service was fast and friendly. There were four people in my group and everyone enjoyed their meals."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Enjoyed very much having dinner at this Va. Beach Restaurant….the staff was extremely friendly and they had a lot of great food choices…..We will definitely return."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My wife and I had a Valentine's dinner a day late at Rockafellers. We had the Valentine Special with steak and stuffed shrimp. Everything was cooked well and the vegetables were fresh. Dessert was very good."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My husband and I traveled to Virginia Beach for a little getaway from Northern Virginia. It completely slipped our minds that it was Valentine's Day and we need to find a restaurant on short notice. After calling so many restaurants and not having any availability, we were able to find Rockefeller's through OpenTable. They had availability and we were thankful for that. We always travel to Virginia Beach and this was our first time at this restaurant. Although they were busy, we were seated in 15 minutes. They had a lovely Valentine's Day menu which we took advantage of. The meat was cooked perfectly, the service was great, and valet was very prompt. I would definitely come back."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Rockafeller's is the place to go for a great Valentine's Day dinner! Amazing Oyster's Rockafeller! Excellent filet with jumbo lump crab meat!!! Perfect meal!!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "It took a bit evwm with a reservation to be seated but the bar was nice for waiting. Once seated it was a wrap from there. Great food decent service for the time and day. Id recommend taking a loved one to experience the neighborhood feel of the restaurant."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Food was hit and miss. My wife's stuffed flounder was amazing, my filet may have been the worst I ever had. Service was bad. Dining room is crowded and noisy. With so many great restaurants in Virginia beach, I would recommend you pick a different one."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Went for Valentines Day for the first time and it was AMAZING!!!!! If you ever go, ask for Catoline she is by far one of the greatest servers ever! The food was outstanding and the place was beautiful! Definitely a must go!!!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The food is amazing. It is the only place I eat sea food."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "This is a must stop for us every time in Virginia Beach. Good food (highly recommend the stuffed flounder), attentive and friendly staff, and always accommodates my three kids ranging from 3 months to 5 years. Great local beer selection....and my glass never gets too empty before they offer a refill. I enjoy this restaurant!"
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "I chose Rockafellers for my birthday on Saturday. I had a reservation for a group of 10 however only 8 were able to attend. We were seated immediately even without the whole group being there. The service was first rate and the food was exceptional. I will definitely recommend this place to others."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Disappointing. Dinners in past years have always been nice. First time going for brunch, none of the food was appetizing. Heavy and greasy. Took guests from out of town. One is a chef and he was kind enough to take the food to go so as to not insult us for picking the place or any of the staff."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "Our party of six really enjoyed the food, view & ambiance in this gem of a Virginia Beach restaurant. The kicker?? Two of us didn't even care for seafood and still found every taste that was shared delicious! It's somewhat of a local institution & best experienced as just that. Go in to have a relaxed meal with good friends & a great view."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Steamed shrimp by the pound. Good size shrimp perfectly cooked and seasoned. Yum Yum"
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "Came with a grup of 10 for brunch. Wait staff here is unusually good. On this occasion, the waitress was intiutive. She identified who was with whom and therefore how to make up separate tickets, without prompting by anyone. The food was hot and prompt, and we found it to be good as usual. We enjoy the ambience, and were accommodated this visit by sitting in a "quiet area" as we had a gentlemen in the group w/ two hearing aides, w/ problems w/extraneous noise. View is exceptional, and we enjoy Rockefellers for lunch about once to twice a month as well The menu changes, and we particularly enjoy the coconut and carrot cakes which are seasonal."
    Dined on 9/15/2013
  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizers. All of them were great. Problem was with the entrees - all of them arrived dried out. Not sure if they were under the heating lamps too long in the kitchen. Although the entrees were less than we expected, we would go back."
    Dined on 8/17/2013
  • "I go here every year while on vacation. I bring 8-10 people with me and we look forward to dining here all year round. It has become the highlight of our vacation. Great all the way around."
    Dined on 8/16/2013
  • "Great local seafood spot in Virginia Beach right off of Rudee Inlet. Every Thursday night is Lobster night and you get two lobsters for the a low price. Great value. Great for little ones."
    Dined on 8/16/2013
  • "We enjoyed this during dinner. We had a table of eight at the upstairs outdoor porch area overlooking the marina. Nice venue."
    Dined on 8/12/2013
  • "was little loud with the generator where we sat but otherwise we had a nice time"
    Dined on 8/6/2013
  • "I booked for a party of 11 only a few hours before dinner. Our table was ready when we arrived. The main dining room which we were in had nice views of the Rudee Inlet. Everyone enjoyed their meal. One entree came out later than the others and the waiter made this up by giving us 2 deserts on the house. It was just enough for everyone to try a sample. I would recommend this to seafood lovers plus the New York strip steak was very juicy and nicely seasoned."
    Dined on 8/6/2013
  • "Greatvplace for large group. Have been there twice in a large party and is good as you would expect for a large restaurant. They take reservations which is also a big plus Forrest a resort area. Great view were seated promptly. Valet peaking also a big plus."
    Dined on 8/1/2013
  • "If there was a sign saying only valet parking for entire parking lot we missed it and one of guys working whistled at us and basically was mad that we parked ourselves. It's chaotic and no one should wait 10 or 15 minutes on someone to park car at front door or close. Parking needs some work and self parking should be somewhere."
    Dined on 8/2/2013
  • "Went on a Saturday during height of Tourist season. Had reservation for 8. Table ready when arrived. The waitress was exceptional. Very pleasant, engaging, and attentive. Food was good. Portions were just right. Not too much or little. I would come back."
    Dined on 7/21/2013
  • "Once again, a great dining experience. Our table was ready when we arrived 15 minutes early. Our waitress was excellent. The food very good to excellent. We'll be back again."
    Dined on 7/11/2013
  • "I have always used Open Table for my reservations when I travel and have always had a great food experience. Thought the prices were expensive for what you actually got. The food was okay not great. From the reviews I read on this restaurant, I thought it was going to be great and was very disappointed. Also, we ate upstairs and it had a really weird smell in that area."
    Dined on 7/8/2013
  • "Went for dinner with family Thursday evening. Had a reservation so table was ready when we arrived. Valet parking is a great service, needed because this is a very busy restaurant. Our waiter was attentive, and responded quickly and appropriately when probems were encountered. The lobster special was terrific, and a terrific bargain. The steamer bucket was OK, with the shrimp overcooked. We were offered a dessert sampler for free to make up for the overcooked shrimp - and the desserts were wonderful. All-in-all, we enjoyed our visit, and look forward to our return."
    Dined on 6/21/2013
  • "We had a wonderful meal. So many great choices, we ordered an extra entree and shared everything. We loved the BBQ bacon wrapped shrimp. The restaurant was very family oriented."
    Dined on 6/19/2013
  • "This is the first time I've ever used the online reservations. It was fantastic. When we arrived to this busy place, our table was ready and we were waited on promptly. The food was excellent, and we really enjoyed ourselves. We will use this method again for sure."
    Dined on 6/14/2013
  • "Reservation was for 12, we only had to wait a short time to be seated. Food was very good! However, food was not served timely."
    Dined on 6/13/2013
  • "Went here for lunch, there was 10 of us. Our table was ready when we arrived, next to the window with a view of the inlet. It was a great distraction for my 5 year old and almost 2 year old to watch the boats come and go. They also loved the coloring pages and crayons. The food was wonderful! We especially loved the hush puppies and shrimp & crab quesadilla! The food was delivered fast and hot! We were too full to order dessert so can't comment on it, but it did look good on others tables! Overall I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!"
    Dined on 6/2/2013
  • "Even though we had a group of eleven, the service never suffered and everyone received their drinks and food without difficulty. They were very accommodating for our group which was very much appreciated considering there is not a lot of room for big groups. If you want well priced seafood and a pleasant place to eat, Rockafeller's is a great place to go. It's not on the boardwalk so you don't get as much of the tourist traffic or the noise. It's stationed right next to a small dock area in the inlet so there are some small boats and an okay view of the water."
    Dined on 5/10/2013
  • "We had two parties of 6 for Saturday night with reservations at 7 and 7:30. When we got there Rockefellers was able to accommodate all 12 of us at one time, at one table. I thought this was great. The restaurant was going the extra mile to see that we all could sit together and enjoy each other’s company. The only downside was that several plates were served cold, as if they had been sitting a while waiting on other food to be ready, but no one returned their food. So going forward I would probably stick with our two separate parties to help get the food out faster and at a warmer temperature. Overall the food was great, even cold, they had a great atmosphere and treated us well. I look forward to eating there again."
    Dined on 5/18/2013
  • "Parking is tight. Main lot is Valet only. Some free parking is close by... when I say close by, I mean right across street. Good food. Nice scenery and location. Been here many times and is a favorite for us when in town. Loud place so great for us with young kids. Casual dress. Good service. Usually is packed so reserve seating or get there early."
    Dined on 5/11/2013
  • "Our party of 12 enjoyed the casual and relaxing upper room dining. We all enjoyed different entrees like Crab Meat Norfolk, Seafood Sampler, Scallops and Oyster Rockeffers -- which were their favorites. Our waiter was more than excellent -- and very patient with all of our requests."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "The service was very very slow and the food was very over cooked. I would not recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 5/12/2013
  • "Rockafellers is the total package...kudos to Manager Brian O'Keefe!! His welcoming smile and outgoing personality greets you at the door and the wait staff continues the warm and welcoming experience.... beyond expectations....great food with such a magnificent view of Rudee Inlet!! You'll want to go back again and again !!"
    Dined on 5/11/2013
  • "This is not a romantic restaurant, but it is a great place for casual dining in an upbeat atmosphere. The food was very good and plentiful and the service was attentive and friendly. We went on a Friday night and it was crowded, but we had made reservations online (there were 6 of us) and we were seated immediately. I will definitely go there again."
    Dined on 5/10/2013
  • "The view is very pleasing, overlooking the water and boats. The service was prompt and excellent. My wife thought her fish was dry and maybe overcooked, but everyone else seemed happy with their meal. I had crabcake and fried oysters. I make my own crabcakes from Chesapeake blue crab when I can get it and I know what a good crab cake tastes like. This one was was a 4 star, rather than a 5 star, only because it had some filler in it which I never use in mine. My son's tuna steak was done to his liking. Overall, I thought it was a little pricey for the food we got, but I also realize this is a resort area. I would come back again"
    Dined on 5/4/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Virginia Winners
  • Seafood
  • Good for Groups
  • Scenic View
  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach Winners
  • Good for Groups
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