Big Sam's Raw - Virginia Beach

What a great find. Small-local feeling, but don't let that happen. The food is amazing, made to order right in front of you. There are three sweat options. Regular interior, bar seating and outdoor seating. The mood is very ?costal-local?, perfection. In any case, a recommendation for anyone who passes.

It's a great place. I enjoy the food and the friendly service. Knock a star because there is a double fee for an item error on my bill that I did not notice until the next day. I tried to get rid of it the next day, but they said they couldn't do it in the restaurant, they started to ask for too much personal information when I gave it comfortable so I only ate the loss. Make sure that the bill is correct because I guess it is hard for them to fix it after the fact. That means I'm definitely back. One of my favorite spots on the beach for breakfast and dinner. Big steam spice shrimps and crab balls.

June 5, 2022, Great place but on this day it was not. Kitchen staff did a horrible job by letting food out that could have potentially gotten someone very sick( shrimp poor boy with molded bread and celery half rotten?. On top of that, the so called manger of the day was so uncompassionate after we explained the item in question had already been partially eaten. We weren't trying to have the entire bill paid wiped clean but just to take off the meal that had molded bread that was partially eaten was unacceptable. The health department needs to investigate this place. So the manger was asked to relinquish her name and the name of the owner in the event the person got sick and she said she was not at liberty to give that information out but she would take our information and pass it along to upper management. What kinda of business tells it's customers that?? Mind you my party at no point was irate or disrespect just wanted anwsers, fyi...the bill of $300.00 which was paid in full. On a side note out server/waitress did great job, thanks Kaitlyn, unfortunately your manger and owner of the business could careless and need to up their game on customer service and kitchen health standards. Potential customers, inspect your food before you eat it !!! ???

I checked out Big Sam?s with my friend while I was visiting Norfolk. It was easy parking. We sat at the bar and we were greeted by a nice lady server. I had their Chicken wings, perfectly cooked and crispy, sauce was okay, could of been better but it was still good. Raw Oysters were fresh and glad they had Old Bay since most places don?t know what it is lol. Chill atmosphere and cheap drinks as well.

?Big Sam?s counter has 6 seats which have the best view in the house for understanding of what is going on here which is classic diner style short-order food service. Breakfast/lunch/dinner fare is simple, straight forward and delicious. Cooking is done in the open in tight space by well choreographed skilled team serving food efficiently that delights their customers. I was there for the first time on Monday, Labor Day, arriving just as the first wave breakfast line was burned minutes before the switch to the lunch menu. All seats filled and my friend, who introduced me to Big Sam?s, and I got seats at the counter directly across from the kitchen. I sat at the end of the counter where the orders come in-and-out from the severs on the floor and could appreciate the hum of the operation at peak capacity. I started off with a long pour **** Mary in a plastic cup, rim coated with Old Bay and squeeze of lime. I cannot recall having pancakes any better than the batter served here. Bacon was perfect. We came back the next morning, Tuesday, for breakfast; eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast for me before leaving on the trip home. Seated in the back this time at a table next to the windows having view of the water. Now I am a regular.