Waterman's Surfside Grille

Top 1% of restaurants in Virginia Beach
9/10

What the experts agree on

A family-owned beachfront institution in an aqua clapboard building right on the sand—rare among Boardwalk chains. Known for the Crab Ripper sandwich and the original Orange Crush cocktail.

4 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"This aqua-painted clapboard building houses a family-owned seafood grill...a local menu favorite is the Crab Ripper, a crab-cake sandwich...home to the original "Orange Crush," an alcoholic drink" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Many hotels have dining rooms beside the Boardwalk here, but this big coastal-style building is the last stand-alone, family-owned restaurant right on the beach." Full review
Gayot Gayot
12.0
"Popular seaside roost where even locals feel on vacation." Full review
Eater Eater
"Waterman's served its first orange crush in 1981, and the cocktail has become a trademark of the boardwalk. The menu now features more than a dozen variations on the classic formula of..."
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