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262 - Hot Tuna, Virginia Beach, VA

Hot Tuna

4.7 (1558)
$30 and under
Seafood
2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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 1,558 people are saying

Hot Tuna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Virginia

    Seafood

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Tuna offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests praise the "happy hour deals" and "refreshing drinks." The atmosphere is "fun and energetic," with outdoor seating and fire pits. While some found the noise level high, the overall experience remains "amazing" and "highly recommended."
1,558 Reviews

  1. Ralph

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a group that frequents there regularly and the food and service is always very good!!!!

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  2. John

    Richmond54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Great service. Certainly a restaurant I will use for future nights out.

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  3. Theresa

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was amazing very attentive drinks were amazing food was outstanding

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  4. Pamela VIP

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Hot Tuna! The food is excellent , never had a bad meal thanks to the chefs . The service is excellent and the staff is so welcoming and they strive to make everything perfect.

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  5. Dalton

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    There were flies everywhere inside. I understand it’s the summer time, but they were a nuisance.

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  6. Justin

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again stopped by while in town, never disappoints.
    Hot TunaResponded on May 5, 2025
    Justin thank you for your continued support of our local business!

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  7. Cary

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mahi tacos were excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive.
    Hot TunaResponded on May 5, 2025
    Cary, Thank you for your kind words!

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  8. Philip

    Coastal North Carolina53 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy Hot Tuna tacos. The roasted avacado starter was disappointing. Very small piece with almost no pico and only a few chips.
    Hot TunaResponded on May 2, 2025
    Philip, Thank you for review. We appreciate the insight and will look into improving our grilled avocado appetizer.

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  9. Neyla

    Richmond4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great! Hunter made the experience much more pleasant as she would make sure that our party of five was always replenished. We enjoyed many of the happy hour menu items. The crushed mango and berry lemonade drinks were so refreshing and enjoyable on this warm weather. The chicken nachos are plentiful and perfect appetizer. Their asian zing chicken wings were very tasteful and the cod bites along with the Caesar salad made a perfect light meal. We also ordered the baked flounder from the specials. It was served with a mushroom risotto and broccolini and it did not disappoint. Hot Tuna was a great experience overall and we will definitely go back.
    Hot TunaResponded on May 2, 2025
    Neyla, thank you for the kind words! We appreciate your support and review. We look forward to seeing you next time!

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  10. Jessica

    Key West / Florida Keys5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super delicious food and service was great loved sitting outside and just enjoying the weather.
    Hot TunaResponded on May 2, 2025
    Thank you Jessica!

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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 4.7 stars by 1558 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Norfolk / Virginia Beach
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Booked 34 times today
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2817 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Great Neck Road/Shore Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:30 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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