Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Virginia Beach

This was our Valentine's Day meal at Catch 31. The service was impeccable. Our waiter had the right amount of timing and attention to detail. He also gave great recommendations for our evening affair. We had a cozy intimate table for two in the back corner with a wonderful view of the beach and ocean. Perfect for Valentine's Day. The ambiance reminded me of très chic clubs in old 1930s movies. We started with a half-pound of peel-n-eat shrimp from the Raw Bar. Nine big plump fresh shrimp covered in Old Bay, served with cocktail sauce and lemon. Wonderful. My wife had the Catch 31 Crab Cakes, two big lump cakes with just enough binder to hold them together, they were delicious. Her crab came served over cubed roasted sweet potatoes and roasted halved honey glazed Brussels sprouts. This entree is a winner. I decided on the seared pork loin cooked medium. The loin had a nice grilled bark on it. The tarragon mustard cream sauce over the top was delicious. Unfortunately, my pork was overcooked. My arm and steak knife sawed our way through the meat. The pork loin was served on a bed of whipped mashed potatoes and grilled broccolini that were both delightful. Another surprise for us both was no she crab soup nor shrimp or oyster entrees on the menu. Standard bill of fare in most Virginia Beach seafood restaurants. Overall, a wonderful experience.

We came for a valentines date. The restaurant was busy as expected, service was attentive, valet was a big help our entrees were very aesthetically pleasing. We had the salsa which was a little too much tomato for my palate and seemed a bit on the purée or muddled side. Back to the entrees which were exceptional and flavorful. The waiter made great suggestions for the margarita which was very interesting. We both agreed we would return again.

This was my first visit to Orion’s and it was spectacular. My wife and I celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary there and the staff and the food were excellent. The view and the atmosphere really made the evening special.