Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant, located at 400 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA, offers an enticing seafood dining experience with stunning waterside views. Renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, especially on Sundays with live music adding to the ambiance. Diners rave about the fish-n-chips, with a notable mention of the flounder for being light on breading. The grilled blackened tuna is another highlight, praised for its flavor and accompanied by fries that even demand a second round. The menu features a range of options, from classic Caesar salads to diverse steamers, including colossal shrimp and a mix of clams and mussels finished in a delicious beer butter sauce. Desserts are also on hand, providing a sweet note to conclude your meal. While some have noted service could be improved, the friendly staff and inviting environment make up for minor shortcomings. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant captures the essence of coastal dining—good food, great views, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. For those who enjoy seafood with a backdrop of the expansive pier, this gem is a must-visit.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trending
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant
mark dmitruk
May 17,2025
Great place to enjoy a Sunday afternoon listening to some live music! Great fish-n-chips too
Mandy S
May 12,2025
First time getting grilled blackened tuna and it did not disappoint. The fries are so good my son ordered a second side of them! Service was great and the live music was a wonderful extra. Will be back!
Veronica Johnson
Apr 30,2025
This was my first stop after arriving in Norfolk because of all the great reviews. The food was definitely good — I think I just had really high expectations and was hoping for a little more. Still a nice experience overall!
Amy
Apr 20,2025
I love this place! Best ceviche, cold drinks, incredible views! All the bartenders, waitresses and staff are friendly and helpful. I was visiting from NC, but if I lived here, I'd be a regular. Make sure to check out the rooftop bar and restaurant!
Babes N Bladez
Feb 17,2025
Decided to find a place on the water to eat in Norfolk! Don’t be discouraged by the bait shop look! Restaurant is inside and has an upper deck! A cool hole in the wall restaurant on the largest pier in North America, as they advertise! We had the flounder fish n chips, really good , not too much breading! Get the hush puppies! Caesar side salad was good too! We had the crab and artichoke dip as an appetizer! Not much else to do around here, but a cool spot to stop, watch the local fishers! They do charge 2 if you’re not eating to walk the pier! Service was good, just a tad slow and not as attentive as you’d like. Good spot! They charge a credit card fee!
ShaQuerria Cook
Feb 14,2025
It was awesome! The ambience was amazing! Our server was amazing! The crab dip, and chicken wings (when u bite into u can see the steam coming from the bone), and mai tai was amazing! It was very unique sitting in a glider but it was great too! Can't wait to go back!
Serenity Bramble
Feb 6,2025
Loved the service and the atmosphere! The food was fresh and very hot.
Adam Taylor
Feb 6,2025
1st place we stopped at after getting here from Ann Arbor Michigan. Food and service was excellent. Mckayla was our server. She was on top of it.. We definitely recommend....
Reviews For Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant