Coastal Grill

4.9

3946 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Classic, consistent, upscale cuisine is offered in a well-appointed, unpretentious setting in this top-notch nosherie. The beautiful bar invites easy conversation and casual dining. Located on the affluent Great Neck corridor in Virginia Beach, just three miles from the Oceanfront, Coastal Grill is as famous for what isn't on the menu as for what actually is. Owner Jerry Bryan with Executive Chef Maureen Cucchiaro and Chef de Cusine Brad Bates at the stove, offer an extensive list of "blackboard specials," always with a nice assortment of freshly caught regional seafood. This locals favorite has received critical acclaim since its inception over 25 years ago, culminating in being voted the Number 1 Restaurant by Hampton Roads Magazine. With amazing food and exemplary service, Coastal Grill is a sure bet for business dinners, special occasions, or simply unwinding after a hard day. Come celebrate with us!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:45
Phone number
(757) 496-3348
Website
http://www.CoastalGrill.Com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Maureen Cucchiaro
Private party facilities
Our NEW private dining area, Coastal East is now OPEN! We cater all types of events from Holiday Events, Business Luncheons/Dinners, Social Gatherings, Retirement Ceremonies, Bridal Showers, Weddings and more! Email coastalgrill@gmail.com

Location
1440 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Area
Virginia Beach
Cross Street
Mill Dam
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Garden SaladUS$11.95
Currants, pine nuts, blue cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$11.95
Garlic croutons
Wedge SaladUS$12.95
Bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled egg & blue cheese
Wilted Bibb SaladUS$11.95
Warm, sweet vinegar & bacon dressing
Our Famous Steamed MusselsUS$20.95
Red onion, thyme & tomato
Homemade Mozzarella, Tomato, & BasilUS$18.95
Made fresh daily
Baked Goat CheeseUS$14.95
Roasted peppers, garlic, & grilled bread
Steamed Old Bay ShrimpUS$18.95
Old bay butter & grilled toast
Black Bean SoupUS$9.95
Bacon, fresh salsa & sour cream
Grilled Salmon*US$31.95
Tomato, tarragon butter, mushrooms & capers
Peppered Seared Tuna*US$32.95
Lemon thyme butter
Shrimp and GritsUS$24.95
Old bay, andouille sausage & peppers
Certified Black Angus NY Strip*US$36.95
Caramalized onions & horseradish cream.
Roast ChickenUS$25.95
Lemon shallot butter & cranberry relish
Grilled Leg of Lamb*US$32.95
Eggplant puree, grilled onions & roast peppers
Roast Pork Loin*US$23.95
Red cabbage & apple compote
Pan Fried Rainbow TroutUS$25.95
Bacon, garlic & lemon
Duck*US$28.95
Sweet cherry & red wine sauce
Homemade Pasta
Seasonal ingredients
Fried ScallopsUS$32.95
Tartar & scallion butter
Fried OystersUS$29.95
Fresh slaw, tartar & cocktail sauce

What 3,946 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Seafood
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Overall
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Food
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Service
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Ambience
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Good for special occasions
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Seafood
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Coastal Grill consistently delights with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "consistently delicious" seafood, especially the "best soft-shell crabs" and grilled salmon. The atmosphere is "lovely," with an "elegant" dining experience perfect for special occasions. Friendly staff and standout servers like Montana and Erica enhance each visit, ensuring memorable dining.

3,946 Reviews

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Andrea VIP
Richmond17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a nice experience. Good is outstanding and service the best.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places! Always an amazing experience
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Anna
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner for our anniversary. Greeted by hostesses who wished us a happy anniversary. Server was exceptional. Food delicious. Calamari, salads - scallops and salmon for entrees. All the food beautifully plated and delicious. Complementary mini champagne toasts! Thank you!!
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NadiaT VIP
Richmond54 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our dinner was just what we needed and wanted, a quiet weeknight of comforting food with our fav acorn squash. A special treat for my husband was the Hatteras chowder, just like he likes it, full of clams and flavorful! Thank you Alex, a star server & Janell for a relaxing & totally enjoyable weeknight break. Coastal is our go to dining for casual fantastic food, atmosphere, & service for ourselves, when family comes to town or celebrating with friends. It's hard not to always order our favorites of Wilted Bibb salad & "fried scallops". Several visits ago Alex explained Coastal's scallop prep, they are not what you think of as fried, I tried them & were hooked, won't eat scallops anywhere else! They are so sweet and tender - not breaded fried..
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William
Wilmington9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impressive setting, fantastic food, superb staff, all around excellence.
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Alicia VIP
New York City39 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best!!! Such a treat every time you go!!! One of VB’s very best. And don’t forget the carrot cake for dessert!!!!
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Leah VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful. Kayla was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Her service was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The blackened rockfish special with the cucumber onion vinaigrette just enhanced the dish to a whole new level for me. My wife ordered fried oysters friend lightly in order to retain their juiciness was prepared exactly as requested. The acorn squash is always superb. Well done!
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Linda
Richmond4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were there to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Though I noted on the reservation that it was a special occasion, neither the hostess nor the waitress made mention of it. Our waitress was pleasant enough, though frankly she was not very attentive. She never returned to see if everything was satisfactory or if we needed anything. I think the most disappointing part was she did not even offer us a dessert menu. This was especially disappointing since it was a birthday celebration. Not the level of attention I expected from a fine dining establishment.
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Michael
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding dining experience! Our group has dined at Coastal Grill many times & it is one of our favorites! We’ve never had poor service or a subpar meal. Very consistent quality is difficult but the staff & chefs pull this off every night! We are again planning our return to Coastal Grill - the fried oysters, salmon, & strip steak were out of this world!😋
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FAQs

Coastal Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 496-3348.

Coastal Grill is rated 4.9 stars by 3946 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1440 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Mill Dam
Area
Virginia Beach
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:45
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Maureen Cucchiaro
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.CoastalGrill.Com/
Phone number
(757) 496-3348
Private party facilities
Our NEW private dining area, Coastal East is now OPEN! We cater all types of events from Holiday Events, Business Luncheons/Dinners, Social Gatherings, Retirement Ceremonies, Bridal Showers, Weddings and more! Email coastalgrill@gmail.com

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Coastal Grill

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Virginia Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Shrimp and Grits

Garden Salad

Wedge Salad

Main

Garden SaladUS$11.95

Caesar SaladUS$11.95

Wedge SaladUS$12.95

Wilted Bibb SaladUS$11.95

Our Famous Steamed MusselsUS$20.95

Homemade Mozzarella, Tomato, & BasilUS$18.95

Baked Goat CheeseUS$14.95

Steamed Old Bay ShrimpUS$18.95

Black Bean SoupUS$9.95

Grilled Salmon*US$31.95

Peppered Seared Tuna*US$32.95

Shrimp and GritsUS$24.95

Certified Black Angus NY Strip*US$36.95

Roast ChickenUS$25.95

Grilled Leg of Lamb*US$32.95

Roast Pork Loin*US$23.95

Pan Fried Rainbow TroutUS$25.95

Duck*US$28.95

Homemade Pasta

Fried ScallopsUS$32.95

Fried OystersUS$29.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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