Chops Seafood & Steak

You’re Dumpling 🥟 took Burrito here for Valentine’s Day dinner and your Burrito was incredibly disappointed with the entire mediocre experience. For the price, there are so many places I would have rather gone. 😭 Firstly, we had to ask for table bread - table bread is like foreplay, if I have to ask you to bring it to me, it loses some of its allure. Burrito’s fillet did come out a perfect medium, but it was just a cooked hunk of meat. It hadn’t been lovingly and tenderly based in some kind of yummy herb, butter or anything. The mashed potatoes needed for butter. The asparagus was good. Dumpling concurs and was also disappointed. His fillet medallions were also supposed to be medium, but came out well done. One had been cut into and he sent them back. He did the Valentine’s Day special trio and the cheesecake, which we shared was too dense and also disappointing. The atmosphere was like a stale old restaurant that tries too hard. It had a TGI Fridays kind of vibe. I would never go back. They also include a 3.5% charge if you use a credit card and that is not stated anywhere until you get the bill. Our table cloth was also dirty. See pics.

You’re Dumpling 🥟 took Burrito here for Valentine’s Day dinner and your Burrito was incredibly disappointed with the entire mediocre experience. For the price, there are so many places I would have rather gone. 😭 Firstly, we had to ask for table bread - table bread is like foreplay, if I have to ask you to bring it to me, it loses some of its allure. Burrito’s fillet did come out a perfect medium, but it was just a cooked hunk of meat. It hadn’t been lovingly and tenderly based in some kind of yummy herb, butter or anything. The mashed potatoes needed for butter. The asparagus was good. Dumpling concurs and was also disappointed. His fillet medallions were also supposed to be medium, but came out well done. One had been cut into and he sent them back. He did the Valentine’s Day special trio and the cheesecake, which we shared was too dense and also disappointing. The atmosphere was like a stale old restaurant that tries too hard. It had a TGI Fridays kind of vibe. I would never go back. They also include a 3.5% charge if you use a credit card and that is not stated anywhere until you get the bill. Our table cloth was also dirty. See pics.

I used to love dining at your establishment. Whether I was visiting by myself, with friends, or enjoying a date night, this restaurant was always a go-to spot I could count on. However, my last visit left such a bad taste in my mouth that I feel compelled to share my experience. Upon arriving, my spouse, our two children, and I were not greeted warmly. Instead, we were met with, “Do you have a reservation?” in a condescending tone—no hello, no welcome, and no genuine acknowledgment. Once seated, our waiter poured water and promptly walked away, only returning five minutes later to ask if we needed more time with the menu. I had to request drinks for my family and myself, despite never being offered them. Additionally, I wasn’t informed of the chef’s specials that evening—something I’ve come to expect during my previous visits. To make matters worse, one of the glasses of water had a bug in it, and there were gnats hovering around our table. This was unacceptable. I had to request bread and butter—something that is normally brought out after ordering but never appeared until much later. My children received their appetizers and meals before my husband and I received our dinners, and the server seemed more preoccupied with being on his phone at the bar than checking on our table or assisting when needed. To top it all off, when our food finally came, there was a hair in my meal. At that point, I was so disheartened and frustrated that I simply wanted to leave without even taking a photo. When I asked for a manager, I learned that our waiter was, in fact, the assistant manager. This experience left me shocked—not just at the poor service, but at the lack of attention to detail and customer care. I am incredibly disappointed that a place I once cherished has fallen to this standard. I don’t typically leave reviews, but the fact that I’m still in disbelief about this experience a week later compelled me to share my concerns. I sincerely hope you take this feedback as an opportunity to reassess staffing and service practices. Customer service matters. As someone who has owned and operated several businesses, I can say that this is not the way to run a successful and respected establishment. I truly hope you find better staff and return to the high standards that earned you a loyal customer base in the first place. Unfortunately, as of now, I do not plan on returning.

I used to love dining at your establishment. Whether I was visiting by myself, with friends, or enjoying a date night, this restaurant was always a go-to spot I could count on. However, my last visit left such a bad taste in my mouth that I feel compelled to share my experience. Upon arriving, my spouse, our two children, and I were not greeted warmly. Instead, we were met with, “Do you have a reservation?” in a condescending tone—no hello, no welcome, and no genuine acknowledgment. Once seated, our waiter poured water and promptly walked away, only returning five minutes later to ask if we needed more time with the menu. I had to request drinks for my family and myself, despite never being offered them. Additionally, I wasn’t informed of the chef’s specials that evening—something I’ve come to expect during my previous visits. To make matters worse, one of the glasses of water had a bug in it, and there were gnats hovering around our table. This was unacceptable. I had to request bread and butter—something that is normally brought out after ordering but never appeared until much later. My children received their appetizers and meals before my husband and I received our dinners, and the server seemed more preoccupied with being on his phone at the bar than checking on our table or assisting when needed. To top it all off, when our food finally came, there was a hair in my meal. At that point, I was so disheartened and frustrated that I simply wanted to leave without even taking a photo. When I asked for a manager, I learned that our waiter was, in fact, the assistant manager. This experience left me shocked—not just at the poor service, but at the lack of attention to detail and customer care. I am incredibly disappointed that a place I once cherished has fallen to this standard. I don’t typically leave reviews, but the fact that I’m still in disbelief about this experience a week later compelled me to share my concerns. I sincerely hope you take this feedback as an opportunity to reassess staffing and service practices. Customer service matters. As someone who has owned and operated several businesses, I can say that this is not the way to run a successful and respected establishment. I truly hope you find better staff and return to the high standards that earned you a loyal customer base in the first place. Unfortunately, as of now, I do not plan on returning.

MUST GO! A Culinary Delight by the Beach This charming restaurant, just blocks from the beach, offers impeccable meals. Flavors are perfectly balanced, and no extra seasonings are needed. The steaks arrive fresh, hot, and precisely timed. It’s an ideal spot for romantic dinners or great conversations over amazing food and wine. Plus + In this cozy haven by the beach, steak lovers find solace. It’s not just about the food; it’s about the entire experience. So, gather your loved ones, raise your glasses, and let the flavors weave their magic. This restaurant isn’t merely a place to dine—it’s a symphony of taste, timing, and togetherness.

MUST GO! A Culinary Delight by the Beach This charming restaurant, just blocks from the beach, offers impeccable meals. Flavors are perfectly balanced, and no extra seasonings are needed. The steaks arrive fresh, hot, and precisely timed. It’s an ideal spot for romantic dinners or great conversations over amazing food and wine. Plus + In this cozy haven by the beach, steak lovers find solace. It’s not just about the food; it’s about the entire experience. So, gather your loved ones, raise your glasses, and let the flavors weave their magic. This restaurant isn’t merely a place to dine—it’s a symphony of taste, timing, and togetherness.

I had a very disappointing experience at Chops this past Saturday evening, from beginning to end. From the jump, when we tried to enter the building, one of the doors was locked. Why have a vestibule with the internal doors wide open and keep only one of the external doors unlocked? Very confusing. Upon entering, my guest and I waited at the "Please wait to be seated" sign which is placed immediately inside the restaurant,. After a few seconds of waiting, we notice a host stand about 20 feet away, located centrally in the restaurant. We reluctantly walked to the hostess and mentioned that we were just following the directions on the sign. This was met with "Oh I'm so sorry about that". I told her the sign should either be moved or put away, but since it is there, it must be a directive. We waited at the bar for the remainder of our party arrive and were promptly seated at a table a little too close to the main entrance for such a slow, empty Saturday night. Initially, our server Jesse was such a breath of fresh air and took our entire table's drink orders and delivered them without having to take any notes. Also, we ordered our food with no hiccups. I ordered the Tasting menu with Caesar Salad, Sirloin (with broccoli & Mashed potatoes) and then the Cheesecake. Each item was very lackluster; a sad salad, then instant mashed potatoes from a piping bag with unbuttered and unseasoned steamed broccoli, then an overcooked sirloin, which I ordered Medium Rare. The entire ensemble was probably worth $20, not $59.95. If you stayed this far, here is the climax of our experience: Two ladies ordered the chocolate cake and each noticed visible mold on the surface of their respective cakes. Once we were sure that it wasn't chocolate bloom, we got a hold of Jesse to help us reconcile this. When this was brought to her attention, she immediately picked up the plates and asked "What do you want instead?" Obviously no one wanted any mor food from the kitchen after that, so we requested to just have the cakes taken off. Jesse stated that "since the chocolate cake rings in as a modifier to the Tasting Menu, if I take it off the bill, then it takes off $0". At this point, the vibe was completely ruined. Jesse is still standing there holding the cakes and has deputized herself to decide how this situation should be handled. The fact that a manager wasn't at our table yet is bewildering. Since our appetites and attitudes were ruined, both ladies asked for just a simple discount, which was almost vetoed by Honorary-Manager Jesse before I just said "Could we please just talk to the manager about this?" A waiter, Victor, was summoned another part of the restaurant was brought to the table and Jesse explained the situation and asked his opinion. The poor guy was obviously not in leadership, but mustered out a $5 discount offer. This isn't even the price of the cakes on the menu. So as to end this experience, we just agreed, hoping we could get into touch with more competent staff at another date. Unfortunately the contact forms and phone numbers listed on their website are not monitored. My bill for 2 glasses of wine and the tasting menu came to $118 after a very undeserving 20% automatic tip. Photo of chocolate cake with mold is attached.

I had a very disappointing experience at Chops this past Saturday evening, from beginning to end. From the jump, when we tried to enter the building, one of the doors was locked. Why have a vestibule with the internal doors wide open and keep only one of the external doors unlocked? Very confusing. Upon entering, my guest and I waited at the "Please wait to be seated" sign which is placed immediately inside the restaurant,. After a few seconds of waiting, we notice a host stand about 20 feet away, located centrally in the restaurant. We reluctantly walked to the hostess and mentioned that we were just following the directions on the sign. This was met with "Oh I'm so sorry about that". I told her the sign should either be moved or put away, but since it is there, it must be a directive. We waited at the bar for the remainder of our party arrive and were promptly seated at a table a little too close to the main entrance for such a slow, empty Saturday night. Initially, our server Jesse was such a breath of fresh air and took our entire table's drink orders and delivered them without having to take any notes. Also, we ordered our food with no hiccups. I ordered the Tasting menu with Caesar Salad, Sirloin (with broccoli & Mashed potatoes) and then the Cheesecake. Each item was very lackluster; a sad salad, then instant mashed potatoes from a piping bag with unbuttered and unseasoned steamed broccoli, then an overcooked sirloin, which I ordered Medium Rare. The entire ensemble was probably worth $20, not $59.95. If you stayed this far, here is the climax of our experience: Two ladies ordered the chocolate cake and each noticed visible mold on the surface of their respective cakes. Once we were sure that it wasn't chocolate bloom, we got a hold of Jesse to help us reconcile this. When this was brought to her attention, she immediately picked up the plates and asked "What do you want instead?" Obviously no one wanted any mor food from the kitchen after that, so we requested to just have the cakes taken off. Jesse stated that "since the chocolate cake rings in as a modifier to the Tasting Menu, if I take it off the bill, then it takes off $0". At this point, the vibe was completely ruined. Jesse is still standing there holding the cakes and has deputized herself to decide how this situation should be handled. The fact that a manager wasn't at our table yet is bewildering. Since our appetites and attitudes were ruined, both ladies asked for just a simple discount, which was almost vetoed by Honorary-Manager Jesse before I just said "Could we please just talk to the manager about this?" A waiter, Victor, was summoned another part of the restaurant was brought to the table and Jesse explained the situation and asked his opinion. The poor guy was obviously not in leadership, but mustered out a $5 discount offer. This isn't even the price of the cakes on the menu. So as to end this experience, we just agreed, hoping we could get into touch with more competent staff at another date. Unfortunately the contact forms and phone numbers listed on their website are not monitored. My bill for 2 glasses of wine and the tasting menu came to $118 after a very undeserving 20% automatic tip. Photo of chocolate cake with mold is attached.

Service was great, dinner was great, atmosphere was nice. There were other couples all around us but I never heard a word outside my table and server until one of the cooks started a loud conversation about politics (Trump,illegals, etc) in the middle of the restaurant. Nobody stopped him either.

Service was great, dinner was great, atmosphere was nice. There were other couples all around us but I never heard a word outside my table and server until one of the cooks started a loud conversation about politics (Trump,illegals, etc) in the middle of the restaurant. Nobody stopped him either.

No trip to Virginia Beach is complete without experiencing the Chops dining experience. The food is as always exceptional and the service a phenomenal standard. The drink menu is extensive, something for everyone. The steaks made perfectly to preference. The servers are knowledgeable on the proper pairings of wine and food. Do not miss this steakhouse.

No trip to Virginia Beach is complete without experiencing the Chops dining experience. The food is as always exceptional and the service a phenomenal standard. The drink menu is extensive, something for everyone. The steaks made perfectly to preference. The servers are knowledgeable on the proper pairings of wine and food. Do not miss this steakhouse.

Our family were walk ins, and asked two waiters if we could eat outside who were already outside (only one table occupied at the time...can probably see where this is going). It was as if I was asking for free food or something with the reply of, "ohhh, you'll have to ask our manager". Didn't know it was this kind of place! When asked the manager, he was super kind, as if it was strange we even had to ask. Anyway, got 2 tasting plate dinners...they were OK. Whole family drank only waters, never asked if we wanted something else. Probably a good thing because not really sure if worth the money in the end.

Our family were walk ins, and asked two waiters if we could eat outside who were already outside (only one table occupied at the time...can probably see where this is going). It was as if I was asking for free food or something with the reply of, "ohhh, you'll have to ask our manager". Didn't know it was this kind of place! When asked the manager, he was super kind, as if it was strange we even had to ask. Anyway, got 2 tasting plate dinners...they were OK. Whole family drank only waters, never asked if we wanted something else. Probably a good thing because not really sure if worth the money in the end.

Our first time experience here was wonderful, and Yulia made it that much better. She offered superb recommendations. Our food consisted of the fresh catch, which was flounder topped with lump crab, and lollipop lamb, which was flavored and prepared to perfection. Likely the best Lamb I've had. Drinks were delicious as well. We will return. We did have to "find" the location. The place is midway up the block. When you see the CBS, walk a few stores down in the same shopping center area and you'll walk right up to it.

Our first time experience here was wonderful, and Yulia made it that much better. She offered superb recommendations. Our food consisted of the fresh catch, which was flounder topped with lump crab, and lollipop lamb, which was flavored and prepared to perfection. Likely the best Lamb I've had. Drinks were delicious as well. We will return. We did have to "find" the location. The place is midway up the block. When you see the CBS, walk a few stores down in the same shopping center area and you'll walk right up to it.