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Big Sam's Grill and Raw Bar

300 Winston Salem Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
727 428 4858
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Ranked #12 of 959 restaurants in Virginia Beach
Price range: RM3 - RM3
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Roanoke, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Went here for lunch with my wife and 2 children. One 9 and the other is 2. It was on a Wednesday around 12:30. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table, which would have been fine if the food what perfect and service was great. Neither were even acceptable. We ordered fish taco, house salad with grilled... More

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Huntington, West Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

J looked this place up on tripadvisor because we didn't know where to eat and we are not from the area. All I can say is there fish tacos are AMAZING!!! I also tried my boyfriends fajitas and they were great as well. This place isn't on the main stretch but it is situated on a harbor. Would go back... More

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Hollister, California
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55 reviews 55 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Great local fishes (grouper, flounder) as well, but I liked the salad tower. A fried tomato provided structural strength, the balsamic reduction complemented the dried tomato mayo in the lobster salad. They specialize in beers, but have a good wine list as well. There is a view of the water. Locals say it won't bankrupt you! Fishing shack decor, so... More

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South Hill, Virginia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We always return here when in Va Beach. A little hard to find but a favorite place for the locals. They have great fish tacos and plnety of beer.

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See 3 more reviews by Wooddog3 for Virginia Beach
Culpeper
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Great breakfast. Especially pancakes reasonable prices. Get there before and get an even better price. Open all day

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

when your'e in va. beach this is a must!! big sam's is by far the best place for fresh seafood... my dad fly's down from boston ma. to eat at sam's (he always requests joann as his server) trust me on this one you will not be disappointed....I eat there every chance i get

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See 2 more reviews by 58277Dennis for Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I love the chicken wings and the daily specials always rock. Great food keep up the great work. Your kitchen puts out the best!!!!

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Mount Laurel, New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We were looking for somewhere to go for dinner and didn't want a chain restaurant. Drove past This place and there was a mob outside so we figured this was the place to be. Long wait but you can grab a cocktail and hang outside. Seemed like locals and tourists go here. The crab soup and crab dip were amazing!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I couldn't begin to count how many times we've been to Sam's and have never had a bad experience. Yes, it's popular and gets very crowded, but there's a reason for that. The kitchen staff works their butts off from the tiniest kitchen imaginable and nail it, whether it's seafood, burgers or some special Clint has concocted- At first I... More

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Colonial Heights, Virginiia
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4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Loved the food, good price. First time we had to wait but was worth it. I eat there every time I go to Virginia Beach and have never been disappointed.

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