Tautog's Restaurant

4 Stars – Came Highly Recommended We were told that Tautog’s was a must try while in Virginia Beach, so we decided to check it out and overall, it lived up to the hype. We ordered the Corby’s original crab dip with chips, the crawfish bisque, blackened tuna, potato chip encrusted mahi, and the crab cake sandwich. Everything was flavorful and well prepared, with the exception of the crab cake. It wasn’t bad, but it had an unusual sweetness that didn’t quite appeal to my taste. Our server, Sarah, was excellent, friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is set in a charming old beach cottage and has been a staple in the area for over 30 years, which adds to its local character and appeal. Tautog’s is extremely popular and can get quite busy, so reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak dining hours. If you’re looking for a beloved local spot known for quality seafood and coastal charm, Tautog’s is definitely worth a visit.

We struggled a bit to find the restaurant as we were looking for a big sign. Spoiler: There is none. On the other hand, we had no problem finding excellent food and service! Mahi looked and tasted great. Strongly recommended. 👍🏻🪙

I had the Wedge salad, and it was a large portion and good. My daughter had the salmon salad, which had a large, perfectly cooked salmon. We tried the brussel sprouts bacon soup, and it was full of vegetables and flavorful. Service and atmosphere are also very nice. We look forward to our next visit to Tautogs!

Our second time here; the last time was years ago, and we came back intentionally! I really enjoy the scallops barca, very delicious and interesting. Take note, if you opt for the broccoli replacement side, it's just a head of steamed broccoli. Pretty good, maybe a little challenging to cut. The potato side has Old Bay, if that is not for you then do avoid. Think they may not have had all the help needed for the season just yet; it was challenging to get our check once we were ready to go. All things considered, we still plan to come back! But may sit inside, service seemed a little better in there.

Absolutely loved this place. It was our first time here and wanted to take my wife and mom out for an early mother's Day dinner. The food did not disappoint and the service was fantastic.

Such a very fun and friendly atmosphere! The power kept going out on the whole street and they still remained super positive! The food is AMAZING! Sarah was such an awesome waitress, very kind, shared her honest opinion on dishes and we left feeling like we could be friends with her! Highly, highly recommend!

The seafood was exceptional. Ordered Benny & Rockefeller oysters & the ginger teriyaki salmon with broccoli. Each was very fresh and flavorful...to the last bite. Gentlemen behind the bar, Rob & Steve were engaging and enjoyable to dine with. Tautog's does it right and deserves a return.

Excellent!!! Had the Yellowfin tuna over rice with Bak Choy. Amazing food, and staff was delightful. Also, the oysters rockefeller is a must buy!!!