VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — This weekend is the last chance to grab a meal from an iconic restaurant at Rudee’s Inlet. On Sunday, after 37 years in business, Rockafeller’s will close its kitchen for good.
For years, Rockafeller’s has served fresh crab cakes and oysters to visitors at the oceanfront, earning numerous awards and creating a destination for lasting memories.
Carolyn Dyke, a frequent customer, reflected on her fond experiences. “Oh yes, yes, because we have all those memories from high school we talk about,” she said.
For customers like Dyke and Linda O’Brien, Rockafeller’s is where they rekindled their friendship after reconnecting following high school…