Tautog's Restaurant

Really yummy place very cozy in the winter. Really yummy. She crab soup with lots of crab and the flounder with shrimp and crab was yummy from the back. We didn’t have a cocktail, but the cocktails looked legit. You can only make reservation by calling and apparently in the summer, you need to call several days to a week in advance. They do own the two properties next-door that are open for brunch.

Walked into Tautog’s without a reservation, expecting a wait. Instead, I was seated right away — a small victory. The place sits in what feels like an old beach house, creaky floors and all, just steps from the ocean. It’s got that lived-in charm that tells you it’s been serving locals long before TripAdvisor showed up.Service was sharp — friendly without being fake — and you can tell the kitchen’s actually cooking here, not reheating. They were out of raw oysters, which was a shame, but the steamed clams made up for it — briny, tender, simple perfection. The shrimp and grits came creamy and rich with a jammy sauce that didn’t hit my personal sweet spot (I’ve never been one for mixing dessert with dinner), but the flavors were still balanced and thoughtful. The scallops, though — those wer

Tautog’s is one of the ocean front best restaurants! The atmosphere is charming, the service is attentive, warm and friendly. I watched a waiter kneel down and help a younger child decide what to order :). Then there is the food. The crab soup is the best around, hands down. We recently had a blackened mahi special, which was outstanding.

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 r

Tautog’s Restaurant is a 1920’s beach cottage in Virginia Beach’s resort area. Tautog’s Restaurant smell attracted me on my daily walk to stop and grab a bite to eat. Tautog’s Restaurant has THE BEST Oyster Rockafeller that I have eaten 🦪😋The staff delivered excellent customer service. Tautog’s Restaurant has an amazing menu. If you re interested in an excellent casual coastal dining experience this is a must try ❣️