Fresh, local, and sustainable seafood in Virginia Beach, innovative appetizers, and – of course – our famous jumbo lump crab cakes are some of the mouthwatering options at Rockafeller’s. Whether you’re on a first date or enjoying a celebration with family or friends, our relaxed atmosphere, gorgeous views, and inspired menu items are sure to impress. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch for a meal you won’t forget.
Rockafeller’s is open for Indoor AND Outside Seating!
HERE’S THE SCOOP
- Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear masks in our restaurant. Those who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear masks in all settings.
- Dependent on business, there could be dining time limits
- When you arrive, see our Rock’s team member at the hostess stand. They will take care of you. If there are multiple parties of people, please be mindful and keep a social distance yourself at a minimum of 6 feet. If we go on a wait, we will ask that you stay on the property, either relaxing on your car or strolling the docks, until we text you that your table is ready.
- We have strict adherence to recommended guidelines and safety protocol. Please help us keep you safe and follow our lead!
Curbside available every day – Full menu!
Call your order in, drive up, and we will bring it to your car. We are considering potential delivery in the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Appetizers
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She Crab Soup
11.99Creamy, delectable, and award winning. Cup 5.99
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Grilled BBQ Shrimp
9.99Tender shrimp wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon, basted in our sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.
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Crab Cake Appetizer
10.99Our signature jumbo lump crab cake – No fillers.
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Artichoke, Spinach & Crab Dip
10.99A cheesy, crab-filled dip, with artichoke and spinach and served with homemade crostini.
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Crab and Shrimp Hushpuppies
8.99Southern style, and served with a low-country pimento dipping sauce.
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Calamari
9.99Lightly breaded, and fried to golden perfection. Served with our made-from-scratch calamari sauce.
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Steamed Shrimp
18.99One pound of shrimp seasoned with Old Bay and served with our made-from-scratch cocktail sauce and drawn butter. Half 9.99
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Today’s Oyster Board
Rockafeller’s Restaurant is a proud participant in our local Lynnhaven River oyster shell recycling program. Not only are these efforts critical in cleaning up our area’s water supply, but they are helping to increase the local oyster populations… so you can continue to enjoy them.
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Oysters Rockafeller
Doz. 17.99Fresh oysters, spinach, bacon and cheese baked until bubbly! A hugely popular house specialty. Half Dozen 8.99
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Virginia Oysters on the Half Shell
Market Price
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Salads
Dressing Choices: Creamy Italian, Blue Cheese, Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF), and Housemade Tomato Dijon Vinaigrette (GF)
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Rockin’ Bibb Wedge
8.99A new twist on a delicious classic! Local bibb lettuce, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, bacon pieces with our housemade blue cheese dressing.
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Summer Harvest Salad
10.99Roasted cauliflower, fresh strawberries, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, bacon pieces with our housemade vinaigrette.
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House Garden Salad
6.99Fresh mixed green garden salad with your choice of homemade dressing. Small 4.99
Add Chilled Shrimp plus 6.99
Add Grilled Tuna* plus 8.99
Add Chargrilled Chicken plus 4.99 -
Homemade Caesar Salad*
6.99Our acclaimed classic Caesar: Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, and made-from-scratch Caesar dressing. Small 4.99
Add Chilled Shrimp plus 6.99
Add Grilled Tuna* plus 8.99
Add Chargrilled Chicken plus 4.99
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Dinner Specialties
Selections are served with seasonal sides.
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Char-Crust Mahi
22.99Served over baby spinach and ancient grains, topped with a balsamic-marinated tomato salad.
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Rockafeller’s Trio
24.99Our signature jumbo lump crab cake, bay scallops, and shrimp, dusted with our house spice blend and broiled in drawn butter.
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Dijon Dill Salmon
20.99Our delicious salmon topped with crispy onions and a dijon mustard dill sauce. Served with seasonal sides.
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New York Strip
24.99Certified Hereford Choice boneless, hand-cut strip, lightly seasoned and grilled to order.
Rockafeller Style – topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and Mornay sauce plus 10.99
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Mr. B’s Famous Baby Back Ribs
19.99Local landmark Frankie’s Place for Ribs Original Recipe. With french fries and coleslaw.
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Rock’s Bayou Seafood Pasta
21.99Cajun-spiced shrimp, bay scallops, Andouille sausage, and peppers over pasta in a cream sauce.
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Crab Cakes with Tarragon Relish
22.99Two of our signature jumbo lump crab cakes served on a bed of house rice, topped with a tarragon corn relish, fresh habanero cream sauce.
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CauliCakes
14.99A vegetarian-friendly alternative to crab cakes made with diced cauliflower!
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Stuffed Shrimp with Crab
21.99Butterfly shrimp hand stuffed with crab dipped in tempura and lightly fried.
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Fresh Fish Market
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Daily Catch Specials
Available Grilled, Broiled, Fried, Cajun, Blackened, Lemon Pepper, or Poached Market Price
Fish Toppers:
Dijon Dill Sauce 1.99
Balsamic Tomato Topping 2.99
Tarragon Corn Relish 1.99
Crab 10.99
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Lunch Specialties
Selections are served with seasonal sides, except for quesadilla and tacos.
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Grilled BBQ Shrimp and Crab Cake
18.99Tender shrimp wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon, basted in our sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, and grilled to perfection. Served with our signature jumbo lump crab cake.
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Shrimp and Crab Quesadilla
13.99Shrimp, crab, fresh baby spinach, cream cheese and onions, sprinkled with Old Bay in a sun-dried tomato wrap. Served with sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. Olé!
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Double Decker Fish Tacos
12.99Corn hard shell tacos stuffed with fried fish bites, lettuce, shaved red cabbage, pico and a homemade creamy taco sauce, each wrapped in a cheese-filled, soft taco tortilla – double-decker delicious. Served with rice.
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Sandwich Board
Selections are served with French fries or house chips.
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Tidewater Club
16.99Mouth-watering, king sized combo with a fried soft shell crab, crab cake, bacon, lettuce and tomato, topped with a creamy jalapeño cheese sauce, and served on a toasted Brioche Roll.
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Paella Crusted Chicken
13.99Hand-breaded chicken with paella spices, drizzled with garlic fermented honey and topped with house pickles and fresh aioli.
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Crab Cake Sandwich
13.99Our signature jumbo lump crab cake, fried or broiled, on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, and a side of our zesty remoulade sauce.
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Big Fish Sandwich
11.99Seasonal fish of the day fried on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato and a lemon-habanero tartar sauce. Served with fries.
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Burger Bar
All of our fresh burger selections are made with a fresh, hand-formed, Hereford beef patty and served with french fries.
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Chesapeake Bay Burger
14.99Topped with our signature jumbo lump crab cake on a toasted brioche roll with provolone, tomato, lettuce, and Old Bay mayo.
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Classic Burger
9.99Grilled to your preferred temperature and served with onions, lettuce, pickles, and tomato on a toasted brioche roll. Available with cheddar, American, provolone or blue cheese.
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Weekend Brunch
Served Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm
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Classic Eggs Benedict
9.99Toasted English muffins, Canadian-style bacon, and poached eggs topped with a heavenly drizzle of our homemade hollandaise sauce. The best eggs Benedict in the world!
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Eggs Benedict with Crab
14.99How do you improve upon perfection? Add jumbo lump crabmeat of course!
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French Toast
9.99Thickly sliced French bread, soaked in an amaretto and vanilla infused batter, and served with applewood-smoked bacon.
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Tidewater Skillet
13.99Homestyle potatoes and onions, Andouille sausage, peppers, and scrambled eggs then topped with housemade Hollandaise sauce and served in a cast iron skillet.
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Rockafeller’s Seafood Omelet
14.99Our fluffy omelet filled with scallops, shrimp, tomatoes and scallions, topped with our homemade hollandaise sauce.
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Kids’ Scrambled Eggs or French Toast
3.99Served with a slice of applewood-smoked bacon.
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Additional Sides
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Balsamic Marinated Tomato Salad
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Homemade Mac n’ Cheese
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Ancient Grains with Kale
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Edamame Succotash
1.99
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Homemade Desserts
Rockafeller’s famous desserts are made daily, right here in our kitchen. Available by the slice.
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Chocolate Eclair Pie
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Chocolate Mousse
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Fresh Baked Carrot Cake
5.99Seasonal.
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Jamaican Rum Cake
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Key Lime Pie
5.99
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ROCK’S MARKET MEALS
Visit our new Rock’s Market to find fresh foods including house-made desserts, prepared meals, Rockafeller’s Signature items, craft beer & wine, and so much more. Don’t feel like cooking? Let us do it for you. All prepared food items come with heating instructions. Please call ahead for large orders, 757-422-5654.
Convenient pick-up parking available
Weekly Family Style Specials will be available again in the fall.
Whole Desserts To Go
Key Lime Pie
Jamaican Rum Cake
Coconut Cake
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Eclair Pie
Call to Place Your Order 757-422-5654. Available with 24-hour notice.
ROCKAFELLER’S SWAG
T-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, pint glasses, shot glasses, koozies, and hats
