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262 - Hot Tuna, Virginia Beach, VA

Hot Tuna

4.6
4.6
1522 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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.

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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 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,522 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Tuna is a vibrant dining spot in Virginia Beach, consistently praised for its "great food and excellent service." Patrons love the "delicious cedar plank salmon" and "superb staff." With a lively atmosphere, live music, and an outstanding happy hour, it's a top choice for celebrations. Reservations are recommended.

1,522 Reviews

  1. Ronald

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was cooked just as ordered. Each person was pleased with his/her meal. Hallie handled our table perfectly, checking on us and letting us know about each stage of our meal. It was restaurant week and it was very busy, but we felt neither rushed nor ignored. Our seats were off to a side, which was great for a large party. Great evening for a large group.

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  2. Patti & Gene

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took advantage of restaurant week for our first visit to Hot Tuna. Food was excellent, atmosphere nice but a little loud. Was very busy so kichen was behind but a comfortable wait. Will definitely return.

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  3. Pat

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service. Highly recommend their happy hour menu

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  4. Philip

    Wilmington

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice visit, arrived not knowing it was the beginning of Happy Hour! Although patronage picked up quickly, it did not seem over crowded and Hailee our server was attentive and efficient. I enjoyed Rockfish tacos served with a very tasty black beans and rice side that had just enough spice to add flavor without overheating the palate! My companion raved about her Poke tacos. The tuna was excellent and the taco shells crispy. The drink menu included some interesting mixed drinks and enough beer styles to meet most tastes.

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  5. Ellen

    VIP

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always fantastic food and service!!! Our server, Adam and the management staff couldn’t have been more attentive, personable and service-oriented. Will return over and over!!

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  6. Frank

    VIP

    Richmond

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, food and service were on point. A nice place but you will probably need a reservation on the weekends.

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  7. Tina

    VIP

    Baltimore

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the cedar plank salmon with mushroom risotto and it was very good. The blacked shrimp was good too. They had a large variety of desserts to pick from as well. The death by chocolate cake was nice and rich. Would go back.

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  8. Rebecca

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I chose to eat dinner here for our New Year’s Eve celebration. We made our reservations for 9:15 PM, which was perfect. There was a very good mix of people and excitement for the new year. And the cherry on top was the DJ, our kids waited for us at the table when my husband danced with me And the night was absolutely perfect.

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  9. Enrique

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very pleasant and professional. The food was outstanding and arrived piping hot. The wines were as we expected and the ambiance was perfect for a fun evening.

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  10. Kim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    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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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 1522 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 28 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
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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