The Deadrise

This place is upstairs, so be careful. Been a while since I've been here. Great views when the weather is good and has outside seating as well. Fried oyster and shrimp platter was filling and good. The crab cakes were excellent also. They had a special with the loaded potato soup, it was outstanding. I could've had 2 bowls of that and been good.

The food was AMAZING. We were all stuffed. The crab soup is out of this world. The flouder, salmon, shrimp were all very very very good. Ambience was exceptional. We will be back. Service was awesome. I had their best selling draft beer, i think it started with an N, it was probably the best beer I have tasted.

This place is a fun places to relax and enjoy the smell of the ocean. Even the staff are friendly and create a welcoming atmosphere. We stopped by a few times already now and have had few of their menu items like the cod fish sandwhich, she crab soup, and buffalo shrimp. Those are awesome!

First time ever coming here, not gonna lie,I was a little sus at first because there was no one really here when we first arrived and the menu doesn’t have a huge selection but the food is surprisingly AMAZING. I mean seriously I got the fried flounder sandwich and my wife got the steak with potatoes and everything is DELICIOUS. I don’t have a single complaint about the food which is rare because I’m a foodie. Waitress was absolutely delightful and sweet. Food and drinks came out quickly. Only problem we had was our drinks, all our drinks that came out were not quite what they were supposed to be. My wife’s whiskey sour was extremely sweet with not even a hint of whiskey, I asked for a skinny margarita and I swear all I got was club soda with tequila. Overall though, beautiful view and vibes, AMAZING FOOD.

Absolutely loved the experience! The food was flavorful and perfectly prepared—the entrée was crisp on the outside, tender inside, and paired well with fresh green beans and perfectly roasted potatoes. The cheesecake was rich, creamy, and easily the highlight of the night—one of the best I’ve had. Drinks were smooth, refreshing, and well-balanced. Everything from the food to the overall vibe made for a great dining experience. I’ll definitely be back!

The food was excellent! Service was great even if the kitchen seemed a bit backed up. It was worth it though as the crab cakes were plentiful and loaded with crab! Nice thick tuna steaks as well and cooked perfectly. Great sunsets to boot, we will most certainly be back.

My husband and I stumbled upon this place while in the Hampton area for a conference, and we were blown away. We expected the beautiful view and relaxed vibes to come at the cost of mediocre food, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. The seafood was absolutely incredible—fresh, flavorful, and easily the best we've had in a long time. Plus, the portions were generous and matched the quality perfectly. We were so pleasantly surprised and have already decided we’ll be coming back every single year. This spot is a must-visit!

Food is delicious, scenery is great. It was an hour wait, buy it was worth it. Will be back! The tuna bits were some of the best I ever had. I also had buffalo shrimp and crab dip, which was all delicious. As you can see most of it had to be pack because it was plentiful!

10'24'2024 Fantastic location, on site FREE parking, priceless views, and great service by Meredith P. I visited this establishment while in town for Hampton's Homecoming, and wanted a scenic lunch situation. This place delivered. Free onsite parking, easy to locate entry, clean, etc. I entered and sat at the bar. Meredith was very kind and assisted me w menu questions. I ordered the following. Salmon Avocado BLT - Absolutely delish plentiful !! Kentucky Juice Box (Bourbon, House Made Apple Cider, Maple) - Very tasty, great concoction!! It's been over a year since I visited, but I never forget a great feeling/ memory. I've been recommending this greatness to everyone since I've left. Keep up the exemplary job Deadrise !!

I was excited to visit Hampton for a conference because I missed all the small seafood restaurants I remembered from my youth in the Norfolk area. Of course those restaurants are long gone, but new ones have taken their place. I found the The Deadrise on Yelp and convinced a couple of friends to go there with me on a Tuesday night. It is not the easiest place to get to, but we thought it was well worth the trip. The restaurant is nothing fancy, but feels cozy and friendly. We sat outside on the deck and had a great view of the water. Drinks were inexpensive but satisfying, and our meals were really good. I love crab cakes and they did a great job on them. Sides were good too. Our server was friendly and attentive. We went back to the hotel very happy with our Deadrise dinner! I told a bunch of friends about The Deadrise, and went back a second time with another friend on Friday evening. We figured it would be busier, and it definitely was. The parking lot was full and we ended up parking a block away, no big deal. There was a long wait for a table so we sat at the bar. The bartender was really fun to talk to, and all was well until our meal came. Mine was fine, but to my embarrassment, my friend's was cold inside. They reheated it, and he enjoyed it, but still... While we were eating, a group of six of our friends who I had recommended The Deadrise to arrived. Probably not the best idea on their part to come with a big group to a small restaurant that doesn't take reservations on a Friday night! They had a very long wait, and were just getting seated when we were leaving. Unfortunately they had a similar experience with cold food, and overall they were disappointed. But I have to tell you, I loved the place. Not pretentious in any way, good drinks, reasonably priced, nice views, and great crab cakes. If I get back to Hampton I will be going to The Deadrise more than once!

Service was good once she finally came over and spoke. Food- I wasn't the biggest fan of it however the 2 people in my party enjoyed it. View- beautiful view and even prettier watching the sunset. Music was pretty good.

Delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere. The sun was setting on the water and our server checked on us often and despite being a large party, she gave us great service. Burgers, salads, soup, seafood OF COURSE were all great

The place is awesome ! We love to eat on the patio and enjoy the sunset! The waiters are so kind and knowledgeable!!

Overall, the experience was absolutely fantastic. From the overall ambience itself with having the waterfront views to the delicious food, I was very much impressed along with my guest. From the hostess to our waitress, everyone was very inviting and also provided recommendations on what to order. All of the food that we received at our table was hot and you could definitely tell it was fresh. I would definitely go back to tryanother option or a special from the menu!

Today, I had a taste for a crab cake, so I took a ride down to Deadrise. I went at a great time because they were not busy at all. I was a party of 1 and seated right away. The server was attentive and my food came out very quickly. The fries were hot (heat not not spicy of course!) the crab cake still has a memorable flavor and chunks of crab. It was just a little small (didn't quite fill my bun) but filling. 4.5 STARS! As good as I remembered with heat service. Just wanted my crab cake a tad bigger but it's not enough to keep me from this place. I'll definitely be back!

My husband and I went to this restaurant this evening because he used to live here and it was great before. It was he, I and our trained service dog. It was 41 degree outside and we were told we had to sit outside because we had a dog with us. This was after the hostess seeing his vest and us telling her it was a service dog. We refused to sit outside and asked to speak to the manager once we were seated. The manager tried to tell us it was because the person was young. No ma'am that is lack of training on managements part. We started to leave but decided since this was so good before we would stay. Paid $86 for overcooked tasteless food. We live in the mountains and get better seafood there!

The Deadrise is a laid-back bar and restaurant near Fort Monroe on the water. Food is excellent and service is fun, friendly, and efficient. We started with an order of the She Crab Soup, which was large enough for us to share and was filled with crab and delicious! For entrees, we enjoyed the fish tacos, which were made of grilled mahi mahi today, and the salmon avocado BLT with crispy fries. Both meals were nicely seasoned. The BLT came in a hoagie type of bun, which was a little too much bread for me so I ate it as an open-faced sandwich, consuming only the top layer of the bun, which contained the avocado spread on it. Parking is in an open lot next door. You need to be able to climb stairs to the restaurant, as it's on the second floor. They also have a very nice outside dining deck.

Went here last Sunday evening. Chris made the best Painkillers west of the Outer Banks. The DR was short of waitstaff which left the bartender to also be the main person taking food and drink orders in the dining area along with working the bar. The burger and fries, were great. The steak was flavorful. We like sitting in front of a window watching the activity on the water.

My co-workers and I, party of four, wanted to finish up a long work trip by trying something new. We got to the restaurant around 8pm. It was not very busy, but to be expected with it being later in the evening. The service was not too bad, but was not phenomenal either. We ordered our food and it did seem we had to wait a while for our food, Once we got it and dug in, the food was delicious! I got the stuffed flounder, one got the fish sandwich, another got the seafood nachos, and the other got the shrimp basket. Be advised food prices are a bit on the higher side, but the amount and quality of food we got with our visit was good. I would also like to go back when it's warmer outside ant daylight to enjoy it he views.

Enjoyed dining at The Deadrise. Food and service were good. However, I wish the deck dining area had more cover. My husband and I regretted requesting outdoor seating. We went for dinner around 5:30 and were seated on the bottom tier of the deck dining. As the sun sets on that, there was absolutely no cover from the sun. Will definitely be returning, but sitting inside next time.

Wonderful dinner on a Friday evening! Delightful and friendly service with our waitress very willing to make suggestion from the menu and always bringing what we needed with a smile! The clam chowder was great - only complaint is that it came out with bread rather than oyster crackers - yet still tasty! Our party loved the Big Fish fried flounder sandwich (huge and delicious!), wonderful crab cake entree, and the Oyster Po Boy . Topped off with a vibrant and bustling dining room, outdoor seating overlooking the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, and a gorgeous sunset! Lovely choice for a seafood dinner!

The food is very delicious and fresh! I came here on a whim with my wife because we wanted food and happened to be near the beach. We throughly enjoyed the food despite not being big fans of seafood. The portions were also a good amount and we had left overs. The staff are friendly and attentive. There is both outdoor and indoor seating. Indoor has A/C but we opt for outside to get the cool ocean breeze. Will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area again.

It's a hidden gem. If you are checking out Fort Monroe and want great seafood, give this place a shot. It's on the pier and looks a little run down from the outside. I think it is just a little weathered. But it's well worth it. The place is small, and there is seating outside when the weather is nice. It's right off the water so that it can get windy. The staff is fantastic, and the food is excellent. Go to the fort, explore, take a walk on the beach, and when you are done, get the fried shrimp. She crab soup is fantastic; it's loaded with crab, just a little spicy, and so good! I have a slight problem with the salmon sandwich. The bread is too small. They pile on the fish; with the extras, it's just too much to eat like a sandwich. What they should do is punt the bread and make it a salad. But the fish is cooked to perfection, so it's still very good. I would absolutely Go back.

We found ourselves at Fort Monroe around lunchtime and checked the map in the visitor center for a place to eat. This was the perfect spot! I had the fish tacos and my husband had the fried oyster basket. Topped off with Mango Cart and it was perfect. This place it exactly what you're looking for when near the water! As others have said- you need to go up the stairs but another customer said- it's worth the climb!

No better way to spend a warm summer night watching the sunset than at The Deadrise! Huge portion sizes. Cheap drinks. Breathtaking views. Fresh seafood. What's not to love! Shoutout Gavin for being an amazing server. He had detailed recommendations, the inside scoop on what people usually like the best, and was on top of refills and making sure we were all set. I got the fried flounder basket and my wife got the fried flounder sandwich...we'd recommend both!

Sooo this place stole my heart with the chefs special buffalo shrimp recipe! The shrimp are about the size of my wrist and are amazingly juicy and delicious! It's a fish bar restaurant so the ambiance is fairly casual. I love sitting on the patio facing the water. The server was great but the bartender argued with me about how to make a margarita! Which was unprofessional considering it has soda in it. But other than that.. I'll just come for the shrimp and water view for now

Strange entrance you have to climb stairs, I ordered a Oyster PO boy ,food was ok. I expected more after reading reviews.

My husband and I stopped in at The Deadrise for lunch around 1 pm on a Tuesday. We sat outside with our dog. The place had a steady stream of customers going in and out but wasn't busy. The service was quick, friendly, and professional. He ordered a beer and I ordered a white wine, which came out promptly. Both were cold and refreshing. We started with a bowl of she-crab soup to share, and it came out piping hot with plenty of crab. Some fresh green garnish would have taken it to the next level, but we loved it as is. He gave it an 8 out of 10, saying it needed a bit more salt, but I thought it was perfect. It came with warm bread and butter--I even dipped some bread in the soup for a dog treat and she approved! He ordered the catfish jambalaya from the chalkboard menu, and I chose the seafood basket with fried oysters and clam strips, served with fries, hush puppies, and slaw. The food came out quickly and piping hot. The jambalaya, which had plenty of catfish, shrimp and sausage, he said, could have used a little more seasoning, some okra would have thickened the broth more to his liking, and the celery pieces were cut a bit large, but overall, it was tasty with some added salt and hot sauce. He used the bread from the she-crab soup to soak up the broth. He ended up taking half of it home. The fried clams were tender, juicy, perfectly cooked and plentiful. Our dog enjoyed a few of those as well. The oysters were briny, well-seasoned, and perfectly executed--honestly, the best fried oysters I've had for lunch in Tidewater! And there were at least 10 oysters, maybe more. I couldn't tell because he kept eating my oysters! The fries were crispy and just needed a touch of salt and pepper. The slaw and hush puppies were good, and the basket came with both tartar and cocktail sauce. This was more food than I could eat even after sharing with the husband and the dog. Sitting outside was a little breezy on a 72°F afternoon, but the delicious food kept us warm, and we enjoyed the view. We'll definitely be back on a warmer day to sit outside again. We felt the value for the venue, the quality, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend!

I want to start by making it clear that my low rating is entirely related to the rudeness of the restaurant management towards another customer. But first my review. This was my first time to deadrise. The restaurant location is on the second floor of a nondescript Building at Fort monroe. If you're looking for a place with "character", this is it. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and though we chose to sit indoors, the outdoor view was spectacular, overlooking the marina. They had a number of specials posted on a chalk board, and though they specialize in seafood, my wife got the deadrise hamburger. I wanted the blackened Cobia, they were out, so I got the blackened Mahi-Mahi. Though it took a bit longer than normal for our meals, both were hot and flavorful when they came out. The Mahi-mahi in particular had lots of black beans and rice on one side and green beans and carrots on the other but I did not taste any blackening seasoning. It just tasted grilled. Even so, it was tasty. My wife thought the hamburger was a bit undercooked - she asked for it to be cooked medium - but she said it was good and juicy. If my review stopped there, I probably give them four stars. However there was more. Sitting at the table next to us was two older gentleman who were enjoying the long leisurely meal the whole time we were there. At some point, while we were eating, we overheard one of the two gentlemen tell the waitress she had failed to give him his credit card back. There in ensued a calm 10 to 15 minute back and forth discussion between them and the waitress, with both looking for the card and not finding it. The gentleman got up and looked all around the table and in his wallet. Both remained calm and polite, but the waitress finally started saying there was nothing else she could do. We watched as the older gentleman got up and asked to speak to a manager. One of the waitresses pointed at a person who was at the drink station which was right on the other side of our table. He walked over to speak with her. She immediately seemed agitated and defensive. I was pretty surprised at her reaction since the customer was so calm about it. I didnt see what happened next, but when we received our bill a few minutes later, I noticed that the holder that they bring your bill in had a slot for your credit card. But the slot in their folder did not have a bottom to it. When I put my card in the slot, it disappeared down inside the holder. It occurred to me that the same thing may have happened to the older gentleman's card. I got up and went over to share that information with the Manager. She was immediately defensive which surprised me. I explained that I was just an onlooker and was trying to help. As we spoke, another waitress walked up and pointedly told me that they had looked through all the holders three times. I explained that I had actually watched them look for it. They just opened and closed each holder. I repeated my observation that the holder's slots did not have bottoms in them, and that the card could be pushed down inside it. Just opening the holder might not be enough. At this point, I told the manager that she seemed a bit rude when she spoke to the older gentleman. She said the man had gotten in her face and she didn't appreciate that. Now the older gentleman and his friend had been sitting at the table on one side of us. The drink station was directly on the other side of us. Both locations were within 5 ft of our table. We could easily see that he had NOT gotten in her face or had been anything but polite to her. I finally told her I was just trying to help by suggesting where the card might be and then we left. Its ironic that our waitress was so nice but her boss was so rude. Though I liked the Deadrise and love the rustic location, unfortunately I will not be back, entirely because of their management.

What the heck happened?? This has always been our go to place when out of town guests are here. Haven't been in several months. Went yesterday and it was totally different experience! We should have known it had gone down hill when we arrived and it was so few customers. I have been many times of the day and they are always busy, not anymore. I always get the margarita because it's sooo good. Had a foam on the top and tasted weird. Should have sent it back. Service was not good. Server hardly checked on us. Granddaughter ask for melted butter for her shrimp but never got it. I was picking bones out of my fried flounder. That has never happened! Oh well, I won't be back. They can just close down like their other restaurants are doing !!!

I love the Deadrise...the casual nautical atmosphere, the view, the food... all above average. I normally go for lunch but this trip was early on a Monday evening; we beat the crowd, there was plenty parking and our pick of tables. At the top of the stairs there is an outdoor dining area with a great view of the river and the marina. You enter the restaurant thru the deck area, be advised that the stairs are steep and there seems to be a couple more than usual. We ordered a crab dip appetizer. You can choose between chips or crackers - the crackers were far better with the dip. It was delicious and pretty filling on its own. My entree was a crab cake sandwich. It was "market priced" and was an even $20 on this night in March 2024. Soooo, I do believe it was the best darn crab cake sandwich I've ever had and I've had quite a few over the years! Very little if no filler, crispy on the outside, filled the bun and very flavorful. I would go back just to have another one but there's loads of good choices on the menu, I've also ordered the grilled tuna steak sandwich and the fish tacos on past visits - both outstanding. Lastly, I did not reflect this in my rating and even hesitate to mention it because it can literally happen anywhere but I discovered a few days later that I was overcharged. I paid with credit card and my debit was more than the receipt I signed. Almost doubled. It's not going to break me, nothing I can do about it at this stage but consequently I'll either be paying with cash and counting my change before I walk out or taking a picture of my signed credit receipt so I can document the correct charge everywhere I go from here forward. I put it out there because it's not a bad idea for all of us.

Excellent service and seafood! Very busy place and I was glad I got there early. Restaurant is small but has outdoor seating. Menu is small too but it is quality items.

I came here twice and the food is decent. The menu is limited. I don't remember what i had the first time, but the second time i had the shrimp po boy w/ a side of fries. It was tasty and i would recommend that. Jumbo fried shrimp on a roll with lettuce, tomatoes, and some type of spicy dressing.

Where do I begin? The Bluff is this: great food, excellent service, and a great environment! The menu's focus is seafood; there are burgers and steaks, and I'm sure they are good, but get the seafood. It's fresh, elegantly prepared and served and old so good! We went off-season for seafood, and it was still fresh. I'm not sure if it's local catch, but I've passed this place many times while working out, and I always see it being brought in daily, leading me to believe it's fresh. Service is the best next to none; servers made menu suggestions, informed us of the specials, and kept the drinks filled. I always recommend the specials because these are not regular menu options; they are seasonal, I guess. The environment is looking over the Elizabeth River toward the naval base. Plenty of outdoor seating so you can enjoy the view. Indoor seating is about 15 tables, so consider sitting outside. There is a full bar and a TV for us sports enthusiasts; it makes a great place to watch a game. The portions are significant for the price, so be prepared to take some with you. I can't believe I've waited this long to go here, and I'm looking forward to going ng back! Give Deadrise a try; you will not be disappointed. Happy Yelping!

Food was mediocre at Best. A bit pricey for what you get. Would not recommend seafood, very small portions and very little flavor, the shrimp was definitely frozen. I would not recommend this restaurant for a place to have dinner.

Talk about some amazing seafood! We have been here twice and they don't disappoint! The views are beautiful, and the food compliments the view....the restaurant is a bit out of the way, but those are some of the best places...make sure you have the fish sandwich, it's amazing and huge....you will definitely get fat and fill here....

Super delicious food - fish sandwich well worth the value (get that over the basket). Disappointed at the cost for oyster basket and number of oysters received but was breaded/seasoned well. Crab dip was full of crab - could have used more seasoning but that is a personal preference.

Sailed over from Norfolk and had a bite at the Deadrise. OMG! The grilled fish tacos were some of the best I've ever had! Topped it all off with a delicious key lime pie. So good! Dejah was a wonderful friendly server and balanced checking in on us and giving us space, perfectly. This will be a regular destination this summer.

Some of the best seafood I've had . They have inside and waterside seating . The drinks are great too

The food was good. I ordered the salmon, bacon and avocado sandwich. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich which was also tasty. Bring your walking shoes for the stairs. You'll need them to get to the restaurant. There's a flight which looked difficult for a few elderly guests. The service was a 3 out of 5. It was just OK. The waitress seemed hurried, not friendly and didn't communicate with us. We also had to ask for silverware after our food was delivered. The ambiance outdoors was nice as it overlooks the water. Inside is a bit small, however it's comfortable. The drinks are weak with way too much ice and too expensive for what you get. I ordered the deadrise lemonade with vodka. I'm not a heavy drinker but this drink was lemonade and ice. I'm still not certain if they added the vodka. I would recommend this place for the food but not for the drinks or mediocre service.

Food was great! Service was good. We ate outside with a view of the water. Would definitely recommend.

First the wait was 30 minutes because they were short on staff. Then we were told it would be a while longer because she needed to rest the kitchen. Got seated, a dozen tables on only three had customers. The wait staff was great. Ordered a two item basket with shrimp and crab sticks. The basket also came with coleslaw and fries, (and boy was there a lot of fries) The food was good but I only get a few shrimp and a few crab sticks but I got a basket full of fries. My wife got a shrimp basket and got have the fries I got. It was 7:30 and the restaurant doesn't close until 9:00. Remember a dozen tables inside and a dozen outside only 3 had customers inside. We listen to the hostess tell two different sets of people that they couldn't serve them because they wouldn't get the order before they close. Both parties were mad but the hostess never changed. What happened to you serve all the up to closing. The bill was $75 for two people and not worth half of that.

Check your bill !!! They double billed us for steamed shrimp. They did the same thing for the table next to us. I guess they figure you won't notice an extra $26 on a $100 bill. It sure feel like a trend.

We picked the perfect time to go. 2:30 on a Tuesday. There were a few other patrons but it was mostly empty and tunnel traffic from the south side was light. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is perfect for the area. There are nice views of a marina and the bay. We enjoyed the soundtrack that was playing. We ordered both the calamari and the clam strip appetizers. Both came with a mayo like dip that went surprisingly well with both. The calamari was good and we enjoyed them but the clams were FANTASTIC. The waitress said they were locally sourced. I believe it. They rivaled the best clam strips I've ever had and those were in Maine. My husband ordered a burger and fries. It was cooked a perfect medium well per his request and the fries were good. He wolfed it all down. I ordered the fried shrimp basket that came with several jumbo shrimp, fries, two huge hush puppies and a small side of cole slaw. All were DELICIOUS. My preference is for slightly less breading on my shrimp but i'm just picky like that and they were perfectly cooked and yummy. The cole slaw was also very good which surprised me as I'm also very picky about cole slaw. But the star of that platter was the hush puppies. They were OMG delicious. Not dense, a bit oniony, cooked pecfectly and just scrumptious. My cocktail was their Pian Killer which was very nice. Our server didn't mention dessert. We didn't have room for any but I saw Key Lime Cheesecake on a specials board as I was leaving the bathroom. If I'd known they had that prior to paying our check, I'd have gotten a slice to go. The only downside, and why we won't be back soon, is that my husband has mobility issues and the many steps up to the dining area were very difficult for him. It would be an absolute no for anyone wheelchair bound as their elevator has apparently been broken for 2 years! (Is that even legal?) Our server said they hope to get it repaired this summer. I'm not sure I believe that. We could see it on the outside of the building in the back and it looked pretty rough. I'd bet it needs to be replaced, not repaired, and if the owner hasn't been able to save the money to do that in 2 years, my guess is they won't which is sad. Their restaurant deserves frequent visits from the whole community. Not just those who can climb steps.

To start off on a good note, The service was great. I loved our server and she was very cooperative with some aspects. Although, There were some bugs in the restaurant and the ambiance was..okay. The signs and other things were confusing and i felt like the music didnt fit the place at all. the bathroom locations were so weird. The food was terrible. The scallops were barely seasoned, the calamari was a bit underfried for my liking, it was stretchy! And the carbonara sauce? Disgusting! The sauce was way too parm forward. Safe to say, Me and my family will not be coming here again.

Stopped by Deadrise @old point comfort Patricia provided great customer service and recommendations. We got the Orange crush Narragansett and shot of whiskey Big fish sandwich Will be back again

Visiting this area, Saturday no take-out; The manager came to tell us, which was disappointing since there are no vegan options for my husband. So we plan to cart-out since he wanted to try this vegan restaurant. Disappointed.

This restaurant does not take reservations which is a bit annoying, considering the location is perfect if you want dining on the water with an incredible view. But, overall great experience. Our wait was about 35 minutes. It's pretty much a no frills place, very laid-back and noisy which was not a turn off. Our server was pleasant and attentive, even though the restaurant was very busy. The food was fresh tasting. I had the broiled seafood combo, consisting of shrimp, crab meat, and scallops, and my partner had the steamed shrimp. Again, both very fresh tasting. I was also impressed that the sides were equally as tasty as the seafood. The green beans and carrots were cooked to perfection in that the beans were crunchy, and the carrots were not mushy. The portions are ample without you feeling over-stuffed. I would recommend this restaurant.

The location is great , right by the water. My only concern is that the place can only be reached by two flights of stairs. The service was great though, our server checked on us several times and was even able to find us fresh jalapeños. All of our food was cooked perfectly and there were non seafood items for the people in our group who wanted other options. I definitely recommend this restaurant for fresh seafood.

When the Deadrise first opened in 2015, I took out of town visitors there. I figured it would be good, as the owners have several other renowned spots on the Peninsula, and you can't beat the location, on the water at Ft. Monroe. We went a bit late in the evening, so I didn't feel like we got a good feel for what the ambiance would be like mid service, instead of an hour before close. They had an experimental menu then, not just seafood. I had a Mexican inspired pasta bowl (seriously) with blackened shrimp. It's been too long for me to accurately describe the ingredients, but there was a lot going on; a bit too much for the taste buds. One friend had a homestyle meal with hearty mashed potatoes and vegetables, and another had a Cubano! They look delish. Fast forward to December 2021...The Deadrise has since ditched the experimental, and specializing in seafood is totally working for them. I think it's cute that they kept the newspaper lining in the baskets as part of the presentation. One thing about Hampton Roads weather, it can be warm and seasonal in December, and that's when we went, for lunch, ending up making an outing of it, walking around the waterfront after an awesome lunch outside at the Deadrise. It was a little chilly on the deck, but worth it. I ordered the salmon avocado BLT. OMG! So delicious. My salmon was blackened nicely, and every ingredient on the sandwich was fresh. The fries were delish, thick and a perfect mixture of crispy and tender. My friends ordered the loaded fried seafood basket with fish and shrimp. The fish was fried to perfection, so much so that even though I didn't order it that time, I went back in January and ordered it to go. The presentation was beautiful both times. You can't beat consistency. You can see that the fries weren't the same, but hey, look at the crisp and the beautiful color on the fish and shrimp! I used to think the Deadrise was expensive for the region, but now that $20 plates are the norm and not the exception in the 757 (and not just in the tourist tips - Williamsburg and VB), their prices are pretty reasonably situated for the value. A gem at the Fort.

Buckle up for an amazing experience in food and atmosphere. Me and my partner have eaten here many times now. We have taken our family here from out of town many times now. And EVERY SINGLE TIME, it has been nothing but great! I don't drink much but they make their drinks strong so my girlfriend was very happy. The seafood is always fresh. We get the calamari all the time and it just melts in your mouth. The bartender is fun, energetic and has great character too. Great place, great vibes, great food. 12/10 would recommend.

The atmosphere is pleasant and the food is good. The service is great. I have visited several times.

Having lived and worked on and off at Fort Monroe for decades, I'd often been encouraged to try this place. I finally did--bringing along family from out of town and a friend visiting all the way from Tasmania, Australia. The food earned a thumbs-up from the rest of the group, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the experience left a lot to be desired. The music was far too loud for a dining room setting--it felt more like a concert than a restaurant and made conversation difficult. Even more disappointing was the unprofessional service. My meal arrived a full 15 minutes after everyone else had been served. Thinking it was still being prepared, I asked for it to be boxed so I wouldn't keep the group waiting. The waitress returned immediately with my plate, which had clearly been sitting under the heat lamps the entire time. I decided to try it anyway, but both the fish and rice were hard and dry, and the green beans were overcooked and limp from sitting too long under the heat. When I asked again to have it boxed, she brushed me off, saying, "Everyone is still eating--you should too." The tone came off as dismissive, almost as if I was being told to stop complaining and just eat. The interaction was unnecessarily uncomfortable and dismissive--particularly awkward in front of my guests--and the overall lack of professionalism felt strangely familiar, as though this wasn't the first time. Sadly, between the atmosphere and the service, I don't see myself returning. I also can't, in good conscience, recommend it to others.

Great waterfront location by Fort Monroe. Laid back and relaxed vibe. Excellent service. Luckily soft shell crabs were still in season, they did a great job fixing them with a remoulade dip with a kick. Wife had the broiled seafood trio and she was very happy. A bit off the beaten path, but that's the point, right?

The food was great and the servers were all very friendly. I had the big fish sandwich and could not finish it; the best fish sandwich I've had in years.

We have gone here many times and loved it. We waited 10 min for a table to open up, no big deal. But then not a single person came to the table for 25min, we decided to get up and leave because my wife and I were very hungry and our kids were getting antsy. Really disappointed

I ordered a pan fried crab cake sandwich that chef Steven made. Kudos to chef Steven for a fantastic crab cake sandwich, beans and rice, and a dill pickle! Filling and tasty!