Virginia’s seafood scene might just be the best-kept secret on the entire Eastern Seaboard. While tourists flock to Maine for lobster rolls and Maryland for crab cakes, insiders know that the Old Dominion State serves up coastal treasures that rival anything you’ll find from Boston to Charleston.
With its unique position straddling the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia boasts access to some of the freshest, most flavorful catches anywhere. From legendary buffets piled high with crab legs to intimate oyster halls perched over working farms, these eight restaurants have earned their reputation as absolute must-visit destinations for seafood lovers who refuse to settle for anything less than spectacular.
1. Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
Stepping into Captain George’s feels like entering a cathedral dedicated to the ocean’s bounty. The massive stained-glass domes overhead cast colorful light across what might be the most impressive seafood spread you’ll ever encounter.
This isn’t your average all-you-can-eat situation…