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262 - Hot Tuna, Virginia Beach, VA

Hot Tuna

4.8 (1571)
$30 and under
Seafood
2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
Here at Hot Tuna, our food is 5-star, but our dress code is surfer chic. Hot Tuna is a member of the Farm-to-Fork Movement; our menu features what is fresh, in-season and local. Eastern Shore seafood and produce from our local farms are staples, and our menu runs the gamut, from the freshest Ahi tuna to gourmet gouda burgers. Our bartenders are as adventurous as our chefs, providing you with hand-muddled mojitos, homemade sangria and organic margaritas. We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us!

**Thank you for your reservation. We attempt to honor all specific table requests such as a booth or outdoor seating. We are able to honor those requests 90% of the time. However, there are some occasions where a specific request may not be available at the time of your reservation. We do have a 2 1/2 hour time limit on parties of 6 or more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 481-2888
  • Website
    http://www.hottunavb.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Raleigh Rives
  • Catering
    We can cater any function. Birthdays, weddings, rehearsals, graduations and many more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private event space that can host from 10-100. Please call us at 757-481-2888 or email us at hottunavb@gmail.com with any questions. You may also find info on our website, hottunavb.com, under the private dining heading.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Cross street
    Great Neck Road/Shore Drive
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Live bands- The best in live local entertainment, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please check our website for details.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,571 people are saying

Hot Tuna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Virginia

    Seafood

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Tuna offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Known for its lively atmosphere, it features a diverse menu that includes standout dishes like cedar plank salmon and Mahi tacos. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and enjoyable Happy Hour deals, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
1,571 Reviews

  1. Eric

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality and service was great. Breydon did an exceptional job checking on our table and keeping drinks filled throughout the evening.

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  2. Cindy

    Virginia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and prices great. Drinks a bit watered down. Service was great!

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  3. John

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hosted a group of eight adults and had a good experience. Food was good, decent selection, reasonable prices, attentive and friendly service. I would go back.
    Hot TunaResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for supporting local business! We are happy you enjoyed your experience!

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  4. Kristine

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great environment. A favorite local hang.
    Hot TunaResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for supporting local business! We are happy you enjoyed your experience!

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  5. Mia

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an awesome Fathers Day dinner! Jack was an awesome waiter and took care of us really well! Everyone in our party loved what they had! I had the Absolute Chesapeake and oh my goodness! It was delicious! I highly recommend it! Yummy appetizers, too! We got the crab dip and hit pretzels! Yummo!
    Hot TunaResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for supporting local business! We are happy you enjoyed your experience!

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  6. Theresa VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the grilled salmon I have had. Perfectly seasoned and very fresh. My husband had the cedar plank and loved it. My father in law had blackened shrimp which was also great. Service was fast and friendly. Loved it. Will be back.

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  7. Margie

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Happy Hour values & food are great as well as the service. I believe because it was happy hour the noise level was high. Noticed after happy hour ended there were less people and the noise level was much more acceptable for conversation.
    Hot TunaResponded on June 21, 2025
    Margie, Thank you for your review! We appreciate your support of local business.

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  8. Sara

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in Virginia Beach for our daughters Gymnastics Nationals. It also happened to be her Birthday while we were in town, and took her to Hot Tuna, it’s right across from the Delta Waterfront by Marriott where we stayed. Food, atmosphere, drinks and service was so good and so fun!

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  9. Katie

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy Hours at Hot Tuna are my friends and my go-to place. I ordered the Smashburger and it was great! Another friend had the wedge salad and the third ate the delicious Tuna Poke Nachos. Our server, Jamie, was awesome....she was super friendly, very attentive, and nice as could be!

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  10. elizabeth

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time to dine in this restaurant. The place was not crowded, the server was very friendly, accommodating and pretty much knowledgeable of what’s in the menu. The food was scrumptious but slightly pricey. Otherwise worth celebrating my daughter’s birthday.
    Hot TunaResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for supporting local business! We are happy you enjoyed your experience!

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FAQs

Hot Tuna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 481-2888.

Hot Tuna is rated 4.8 stars by 1571 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Virginia
  4. Norfolk / Virginia Beach
  5. Virginia Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Hot Tuna

2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Great Neck Road/Shore Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raleigh Rives
  • Entertainment
    Live bands- The best in live local entertainment, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please check our website for details.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.hottunavb.com/
  • Phone number
    (757) 481-2888
  • Catering
    We can cater any function. Birthdays, weddings, rehearsals, graduations and many more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private event space that can host from 10-100. Please call us at 757-481-2888 or email us at hottunavb@gmail.com with any questions. You may also find info on our website, hottunavb.com, under the private dining heading.

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