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Best crabs in Virginia Beach right now

Ranked by the review record. Prices carry their dates. No crab house pays to be here.

Margie and Ray's Crabhouse

4.6 ★ across 3,800 Google reviews, as of 2026-08-01

Known for she-crab soup, seasonal steamed blue crabs by the dozen, all-you-can-eat crab legs, country breakfast from 8 a.m..

Waterman's Surfside Grille

4.5 ★ across 13,200 Google reviews, as of 2026-08-01

Known for local lump crab cakes, she-crab soup, oceanfront dining at 5th Street.

Dockside Seafood and Fishing Center

4.5 ★ across 3,400 Google reviews, as of 2026-08-01

Known for steamed blue crabs from the market counter, soft shells in season, seafood market open daily 9 to 5.

Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse

4.3 ★ across 3,400 Google reviews, as of 2026-08-01

Known for steamed jimmies by the dozen, crab cake sandy, she-crab soup, dock seating on Lynnhaven Inlet.

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