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262 - Hot Tuna, Virginia Beach, VA

Hot Tuna

4.5
4.5
1513 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Here at Hot Tuna, our food is 5-star, but our dress code is surfer chic. Hot Tuna is a member of the Farm-to-Fork Movement; our menu features what is fresh, in-season and local. Eastern Shore seafood and produce from our local farms are staples, and our menu runs the gamut, from the freshest Ahi tuna to gourmet gouda burgers. Our bartenders are as adventurous as our chefs, providing you with hand-muddled mojitos, homemade sangria and organic margaritas. We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us!

**Thank you for your reservation. We attempt to honor all specific table requests such as a booth or outdoor seating. We are able to honor those requests 90% of the time. However, there are some occasions where a specific request may not be available at the time of your reservation. We do have a 2 1/2 hour time limit on parties of 6 or more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 15:00–17:30 Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (757) 481-2888
  • Website
    http://www.hottunavb.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Raleigh Rives
  • Catering
    We can cater any function. Birthdays, weddings, rehearsals, graduations and many more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private event space that can host from 10-100. Please call us at 757-481-2888 or email us at hottunavb@gmail.com with any questions. You may also find info on our website, hottunavb.com, under the private dining heading.
  • Location
    2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  • Area
    Virginia Beach
  • Cross Street
    Great Neck Road/Shore Drive
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Live bands- The best in live local entertainment, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please check our website for details.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,513 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Lively

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Tuna is a vibrant dining spot in Virginia Beach, known for its "amazing food and atmosphere." With standout dishes like cedar plank salmon and crispy Brussels sprouts, the menu delights seafood lovers. The "friendly staff" and lively ambiance, especially during live music nights, create a memorable experience. Reservations are recommended to ensure a seamless visit.

1,513 Reviews

  1. Kim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only one little negative mark, I felt their Hot Tuna signature dish should have been plated with a small side of vegetable. I was surprised when it came without, so my table shared their veggies with me. I missed it on the menu, maybe it was too dimmly lit, but I assummed it would come with a vegetable. The food was fabulous tho!

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  2. Michael

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cedar Planked Salmon was good, but a bit pricey. The spinach side (which was an up charge) was so salty it was not eatable. Coffee was lukewarm. Our server, Hallie, was awesome. The upcharge for the spinach was removed from bill.

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  3. Sonny

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was excellent. Making a reservation was easy.

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  4. Aingeru

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice server and the food was perfectly cooked.

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  5. Cathy

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, service and comparable pricing. Consistently good experience

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  6. Sine

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad we booked our team's Christmas dinner with y'all. Everything was amazing! Our waitress, Lindley was outstanding! Thank you! Can't wait to come back! You should have a location Chesapeake :-)

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    Richmond

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s always a pleasure to dine at Hot Tuna. Or server this time was Bo. She was very cordial and attentive without being intrusive. The food is well prepared and the happy hour is one of the best in town. I highly recommend Hot Tuna.

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  8. Katherine

    VIP

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Substituted an item of equal value when waitress said we could choose but failed to say any changes were an extra charge. New owner said it was implied even though not stated anywhere on menu. New owner very rude.

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  9. Diane

    Richmond

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Too loud for conversation. Service was good (Lindley). Food was average.

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  10. Crisian

    VIP

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The live music was great, and made our experience even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, and our server was very attentive.

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FAQs

Hot Tuna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 481-2888.

Hot Tuna is rated 4.5 stars by 1513 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hot Tuna

2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Great Neck Road/Shore Drive
  • Area
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 15:00–17:30 Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Raleigh Rives
  • Entertainment
    Live bands- The best in live local entertainment, every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please check our website for details.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.hottunavb.com/
  • Phone number
    (757) 481-2888
  • Catering
    We can cater any function. Birthdays, weddings, rehearsals, graduations and many more.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private event space that can host from 10-100. Please call us at 757-481-2888 or email us at hottunavb@gmail.com with any questions. You may also find info on our website, hottunavb.com, under the private dining heading.

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