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262 - Hot Tuna, Virginia Beach, VA

Hot Tuna

4.6
4.6
1542 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raleigh Rives
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Virginia

    Seafood

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Lively

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Tuna offers a lively atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." A popular choice for locals, it features a varied menu with standout items like the Cedar Plank Salmon and Tuna Tacos. While some guests note noise levels can be high, the restaurant consistently delivers "excellent service" and a vibrant dining experience.

1,542 Reviews
  1. Leo VIP

    Richmond9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Brett was awesome and the food was great !

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  2. Alejandra

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food tasted great, drinks were strong and sweet loved them . Service was fast and everyone was so attentive.

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  3. Tom VIP

    Richmond12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience @ Hot Tuna. Excellent service, excellent food.

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  4. C

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere, clever food, good flavors, great Happy Hour deals. Unfortunately the service team was overwhelmed and we sat unattended without being greeted for literally 18 min. Even going to the host stand was fruitless as no one was there. I drove 26 min and hired a babysitter for my date night with my wife and was not met by the same level of dedication and interest as I invested in them. It comes down to service training and the charming "kids" are not up to the task of matching the level of sophistication and reputation Hot Tuna has earned. Never saw a manager who was watching the ship in distress. Spent nearly $100 plus my $65 for the baby sitter and the near hour round trip. Unfortunately the state of fine/upscale casual dining is in crisis mode all throughout our region.

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  5. Patricia VIP

    Richmond132 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time dining here. Though we were seated far from the bar, it was quite loud. Food was good, but overpriced for the serving size. Service was good.

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  6. darren

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent crab dip & Tuna Poke .. Crab stuffed lemon caper flounder special was top notch as well!!

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  7. Ronald VIP

    Richmond30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I took our son and his wife to Hot Tuna for Valentine's Day dinner. It was great. The ceiling was full of heart-shaped red balloons and from 6-8, Frank Sings Frank (Sinatra) preformed, walking through the restaurant, while singing, and sometimes asking ladies if they wanted to dance. Hot Tuna never disappoints and went out of their way to make it a special evening for everyone. At the end of our meal, my wife and daughter-in-law each received a long-stemmed red rose.

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  8. George

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A regular for us. The quality of the food is always top shelf and can’t say enough about the staff. They always step things up for special occasions. Valentines was no exception. They decorated with hundreds of heart shaped balloons (on the ceiling ) and the wife was given a rose by the hostess. We both got the filet special. Was perfect.

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  9. Kate

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great server, tasty drinks too! Will be back!

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  10. Heather VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! The music was also lots of fun

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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 4.6 stars by 1542 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Hot Tuna

2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free on site parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raleigh Rives
  • Delivery & takeout
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