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Legal Sea Foods – Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
Legal Sea Foods – Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
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Legal Sea Foods – Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
Legal Sea Foods – Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA

Legal Sea Foods – Virginia Beach

4.0
4
227 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Our Town Center of Virginia Beach location will be overlooking the main plaza. The 8000 square-foot layout will be able to accommodate guests for both lunch and dinner throughout renovated dining rooms, private event spaces, expanded bar and wrap-around patio. The menu will feature our signature dishes, focusing on our commitment to quality and guest service.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 814-2722
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

227 Reviews
  1. JanB

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Please every time we dine there the music is overwhelming! How do you have a nice leisurely dining experience when you can’t even hear each other talking. It always ruins it for us makes me never want to go back.

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  2. WhitneyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think the Food was delicious loved the scenery I also enjoyed the mango lemon drop drink

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  3. Michelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Excellent fresh seafood and great service. Oyster selection was divine. Highly recommend!

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  4. LauraB

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Celebrating our sisters birthday. Second celebration here. Food is excellent. Soup was hot and delicious. Seafood entrees were fried to perfection. A complimentary dessert offered to the birthday girl😊.

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  5. JohnGabor

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The staff was professional and timely. A great selection of food. Prices were reasonable for the location. there were a couple of issues but no one can be perfect all the time.

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  6. Scoutnabout

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    Pricey for average food, chain restaurant but convenient to Sandler Center. Service was excellent very attentive server.

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  7. Maven

    Richmond

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Luke, my server was excellent. Cortney checked on our food and on us

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  8. Mayoplan

    Greater Boston

    140 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Happy to have Legal Seafood in the area. My trips North always included a trip to Legal Seafood in Boston. On this trip it was a business meeting. The front desk was good enough to place us seperate to conduct business. The food was good, although the "upgrade" to "jasmin rice" went wrong. They served me white rice and sold it as jasmin. That's a rookie mistake. Some people know the difference

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  9. HeidiG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    The she crab soup and the clam chowder were warm, watery not very flavorful. The waiter didn’t listen very well, but seemed like he was new. My meal come out with undercooked salmon and plain green beans, I had ordered it medium well with Szechwan green beans. They did replace my meal with a new salmon, but all of my table mates had eaten, so I took mine to go. They gave us a free dessert for the trouble. We probably won’t go back, too expense for not so good food.

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  10. BruceC

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fried seafood platter and shrimp were over cooked. Stuffies were really good. A little pricey.service was really good.

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  11. PatT

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My go to place for gluten free fried seafood. Always good with lots of fresh choices. We enjoy eating at the Hightops and watching football.

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  12. AndyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food cooked perfectly and the service was over the top at every part of the mail. We will definitely be back.

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  13. MISTIBLUE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    This was a girl's lunch for a friend's birthday. This was my first visit to this location, but not Legals. Service was great from Christine, our server. Food was okay. I had the stuffed Rainbow Trout. It was a little spicy, but had a good flavor. It could have had more crabmeat though. It was served with two sides of your choice. I had broccoli and the house mash potatoes. There was nothing special about the sides. Oh and I had the she-crab soup, which was awful watery and lacked taste. I sent that back. My three friends all had the Fried Fishersmans Platter and each added a crabcake. It was a very generous portion of food. The calamari looked like octopus; instead of, squid (not that I like either). The scallops and shrimp were rather tasty. The fish was also fine. The crabcake was all lump, but could have been broiled a little bit longer to attain the perfect crisp center to hold it together. Overall, my ladies had a nice time, but I probably would choose a different seafood restaurant.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had a great waiter Zach who was very attentive. Our set up (sides) came out cool, but after mentioning it was quickly corrected. When manager Kelly came around we mentioned, and that Zach had taken care of, but she also added dessert to make up for it, and appreciated the feed back. Wine selection was nice, it's more open than previous tenant, so had different feel. We were celebrating a birthday as it seems many others were, so a bit loud. We love that we recognized wait staff from another plane we frequent. Will for sure go again.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Luke was an awesome server with excellent recommendations with the Rhode Island calamari and we shared a delicious lobster roll dripped in butter which as amazing and enough good to share and still be full! Excellent flavors, service and people watching on a Friday night outside.

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  16. Barbara

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party of two had the pleasure of dining at Legal Sea Foods and everything was wonderful! We started out with the Crab & Caviar Deviled Eggs. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this unusual combination was. We also ordered Smoked Salmon Spread served with toast points which was very good. Next up was California Roll from the Sushi Menu which was delicious. And of course, a bowl of the famous New England Clam Chowder was a must - I’ve never had better. Thomas was our waiter. He was attentive and personable. The food that came out of the kitchen timely and temperature appropriate. The Chef was helpful answering our questions. He also mentioned an upcoming Oyster Roast on October 21st and told us about their loyalty program. This restaurant is beautiful and the seating is comfortable. We left full and happy and will continue to spread good news about this great new restaurant at Town Center.

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  17. BUDA

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great food, generous portions. Service staff needs training in consumeration to the restaurant high end category. Service was sporadic, started o.k, but server sort "drift out" as the meal progressed. Maybe the kinks of a fairly new restaurant in the area. We will return.

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  18. DonnaJ

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Jalen our waitress was very attentive and personable. We met Kellie the manager who was very nice too. We will definitely return.

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  19. LaurenL

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Was a great overall experience; the staff was very helpful with all birthday celebrations.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service and atmosphere. Staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly.

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  21. KathleenK

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience2
    The waiter was excellent. The food was not. Very expensive as well, especially with a few frozen shrimp instead of fresh and tasteless pasta. Even the rolls tasted like frozen ones that were reheated. We expected top quality seafood but were very disappointed.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Great experience. Great job. Definitely will come back

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    This was my first time going there and I think my expectations were a bit too high. The service was good from the table server but the front desk waiter was less than great. I was not impressed by the food. I probably wouldn’t go there again for seafood. The martini was way too sweet

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  24. localguy

    Richmond

    253 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    253 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for the first time and we really liked this restaurant. The clam chowder was fantastic, so delicious. Two people had the gumbo and they loved it. The stuffed rainbow trout was outstanding. We look forward to our next visit.

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  25. Beth

    Richmond

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service was GREAT!! A little pricey, but the food was very good.

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  26. LauraB

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating our sisters birthdays. This was an excellent choice. Our server was exceptional and kept us older ladies smiling.

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  27. RickW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fish (Pollock) and chips was great! Group of 7, great service. Enjoyed the restaurant!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    The food was definitely great to me! Everything I ate was delicious, the price was way less than I expected it to be. Will be going back

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  29. BrendaT

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Our food was okay to good. Nothing outstanding.

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  30. NancyB

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great with so much to choose from. Highly recommend giving it a try. It's nice to have a Legal Seafood in our area now.

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  31. Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time eating at Legal Sea Foods and it was first rate! The service was outstanding (our waiter was fantastic…friendly, efficient and patient). The food was excellent. The atmosphere was extremely pleasant (one of our party has a TBI and another has multiple disabilities so a peaceful environment is important and extremely difficult to find). We had an incident with a spilled beverage with broken glass and immediately an employee arrived at the table to see if we were ok, console us, and help us move tables without skipping a beat. We would go back every week if it was in our budget to do so!

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  32. DavidW

    Central Coast

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Our server, Kat, was delightful. We enjoyed her time serving us. She was EXCELLENT! Legal Sea Foods is a chain, and we have enjoyed dining at a restaurant near Boston in the past. The Virginia Beach location is relatively new, and this was our second time dining there. (my review is 6 paragraphs longer - read on) The food was expensive, fried clams - $37, cioppino - $44, and very average. Seafood in the cioppino - lobster, fish, scallops, shrimp, were overcooked. Shellfish - clams and mussels were plentiful, but some shells had not opened indicating they should not have been served. The tomato based broth was thin, salty, with little tomato taste. Cioppino enjoyed in San Francisco a few months earlier, was full bodied and enjoyed with a basket of hearty sourdough, not a single thin slice. The fried clams were good; the accompanying fries soggy. The former venue in this building, McCormick and Schmick, was much better with seafood - a victom of COVID, apparently. I predict this location of Legal Seafoods will not last another year unless serious upgrades are made to food quality. In Virginia Beach, there are better choices for seafood.

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  33. KTVick

    Palm Springs

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Our server was A-mazing! One of us had the fried fisherman's platter that was overcooked so much that the color was dark brown. The recipient didn't want to make a fuss so nothing was said to our server.

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  34. RejonskiA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic, I loved everything about the place. Went to celebrate my 18 year wedding Anniversary and the staff was amazing.

    Legal Sea Foods – Virginia BeachResponded on August 24, 2023

    Dear RejonskiA, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Cyrus (General Manager)

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  35. smuth

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience1
    Very loud while eating. The food was good but my plate had massive amount of green beans and rice so the plate was covered with food (definitely wasn't pretty). My husband had surf and turf and he stated that it was good. We had calamari which was good on top until you got down to the bottom of the plate. The calamari was swimming in all the sauce was which made it very soggy. Our drinks were interesting: my sunshine mojito was not good, mostly club soda and didn't taste any alcohol or flavor. My husband had a margarita which was served in a martini glass. Was expecting more finesse. Was pricey and for the price not sure I would return.

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  36. SandyS

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Biggest problem was quality of food prep. Fish dry. Clams too salty.

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  37. CynthiaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious. The ambience was excellent.The decor is very inviting

    Legal Sea Foods – Virginia BeachResponded on August 24, 2023

    Dear CynthiaB, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience.  Thanks so much for joining us and we look forward to serving you at your next visit!   Best, Cyrus (General Manager)

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit and loved everything, we will be back!

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  39. CPSparkles

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The staff was very accommodating. A little pricey for lunch but you could get less food. Everything was very tasty.

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  40. MonicaandSam

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Erica was our waitress and did a FAB job. Very attentive and kept things flowing throughout the evening. DEFINITELY going again!

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Legal Sea Foods – Virginia Beach is rated 4 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Legal Sea Foods – Virginia Beach

211 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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