Harpoon Larry's Oyster Bar

Welcome back loyal readers to another abbreviated (somewhat) edition of Welp! Reviews. This one is long overdue and from a place that has grown near and dear to my heart, Harpoon Larry’s Oyster Bar in Newport News, VA. A brief backstory though on my first visit and why I’ve grown so fond of this place. A year and a half ago I was called to the area on assignment following the death of a young woman who was killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near Amity Island, it is here, over lunch, that I met police chief Martin Brody who was adamant that we should close the beaches. After having three of the amazing blackened Mahi tacos that come dressed with a perfect slaw, crema, and are topped with fried jalapenos along with a side of sweet potato fries, we discussed the situation with mayor La

Don't be fooled this is not the same Harpoon Larry's at Williamsburg. Very friendly attentive staff but the food was unfortunately a big letdown. The fried seafood and hush puppies were burnt and saturated throughout with oil. The steamed shrimp came out 45 minutes before the other food and it wasn't an appetizer. If you have over 4 people in your party you'll be sitting in a cramped area. It’s better to split up your party. The menus are torn and dingy. The whole place could use a good clean and the tables leveled as they're very wobbly. The reviews looked good, maybe it's due to off season? Disappointing.

Great local bar/restaurant! It was Late and we needed food! It was within walking distance from our hotel and we found it on Google. Harpoon Larry's has some Great food and a Great server-Daniella! She was so much fun, took care of us, and gave us good food suggestions (coconut grouper sandwich/crab cakes/blackened fish-YUM!)! We really enjoyed it and the MUSIC was Awesome!! Real good mix of bands-old school hard rock! What happens @Harpoon Larry's may stay there but I hope this review goes Everywhere!

Restaurant not as busy as years ago but bar area was full. Inside seating and outside seating tiki bar available. Server was attentive and helpful with menu and drinks. Stuffed flounder had heavy seasoning where I could barely taste crab meat and flounder. Roasted potatoes had rosemary sprinkled on and I added salt. Mac and cheese lacked some seasoning and was oily in dish. Food was lukewarm when it arrived to table. Crabcakes ordered fried and overcooked. Food was way better few years back when visiting the beach. Cook might be new. I'll stop again next time at beach.

This is our first time here and overall everything was pretty good! We ordered wings, stuffed mushrooms (my favorite), crab soup (amazing), and the killer seafood platter. Oh and I got a strawberry jalapeño margarita…delish!!!