Terrapin Restaurant

Name: Terrapin Restaurant
Address: 3102 Holly Rd Suite 514, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, 23451
Telephone: (757) 321-6688
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1532 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

3102 Holly Rd Suite 514, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

WE OFFER A CASH DISCOUNT OF 3%
Beginning in 2006, we have been serving the finest quality food to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Our goal, from day one has been to make damn good food, with honest ingredients while being kind to those we meet along the way.
We offer Terrace seating. Our Terrace is protected from inclement weather and heated for year round dining. It is NOT air conditioned. We do have ceiling fans and cooling fans for the warmer days.
We are proud to present our guests with a dinner menu free of hydrogenated oils, and high fructose corn syrup, yet full of flavor that only the freshest ingredients from local sources can provide.
At Terrapin restaurant, we are very passionate about supporting sustainable organic farmers and local watermen, as well as preserving the integrity of our menu and products.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(757) 321-6688
Website
http://www.terrapinvb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Rodney Einhorn

Location
3102 Holly Rd Suite 514, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Cross street
32nd Street & Holly Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cheese & Charcuterie Board$22.00
Meats: prosciutto, toscano; Cheeses: camembert (cow), appalachian (cow); candied pecans, castelvetrano olives, tart cherry jam, rosemary-garlic crackers. Not Available for Tasting Menu
Beet Salad$14.00
roasted beets, fennel, orange, goat cheese rosemary-yuzu vinaigrette, sprouts
Arugula Salad$9.00
shaved parmigiano, bell pepper, radish, meyer lemon vinaigrette
Burrata$13.00
tomatoes, basil, balsamic, olive oil, ciabatta
Fried Calamari$12.00
parsley, garlic aioli
Beef Dumplings$12.00
housemade dumplings, buttered kimchi, lantern

House - Made Pasta

Corn Agnolotti$24.00
charred leeks, tomato, mascarpone, truffle, parmigiano-reggiano
Shortrib Rigatoni$28.00
braised shortrib, pickled red onion, kale, caramelized onions, parmigiano-reggiano
Shrimp Pomodoro$27.00
n.c. shrimp, tagliatelle pasta, basil, parmigiano-reggiano
Cacio e Pepe$19.00
spaghetti, tellicherry black pepper, pecorino-romano & parmigiano-reggiano
- With a Local & Organic Poached Egg$23.00
Linguine & Clams$27.00
eastern shore middleneck clams, white wine, garlic, red pepper, parsley, parmigiano-reggiano

Entrees

Josper Roasted Duck Breast$35.00
charred lemon bok choy, goat cheese-chive cauliflower mash, harissa
Josper Roasted ½ Chicken$28.00
truffle mac & cheese, squash, chicken jus (allow additional cooking time)
Josper Roasted Salmon$32.00
orange and fennel slaw, peas, pickled pepper, lemon beurre blanc
Crab Cakes$33.00
summer succotash, tomato, green goddess dressing
Josper 6 oz. Filet Mignon$42.00
roasted baby potatoes, broccolini, fresh truffle & truffle bordelaise (tm supp $5)
20 oz. Ribeye for 2$80.00
italian salsa verde, choose 1 side (tm $35 supp for 1 per)

Sides

Roasted Zucchini & Squash
Roasted Cauliflower
chermoula, labneh
Truffle Mac & Cheese
cavatappi pasta truffles, vermont white cheddar, parmigiano
House Cut French Fries
parmigiano
Roasted Baby Potatoes
rosemary, olive oil

What 1,532 people are saying

Terrapin Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Contemporary American
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Overall
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Food
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Service
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Value
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Innovative
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Terrapin Restaurant in Virginia Beach consistently impresses with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about "amazing service" and "delicious menu." Personalized touches, like custom menus for special occasions, enhance the dining experience. The ambiance is welcoming, and the happy hour offers exceptional value. A must-visit for both locals and visitors.

1,532 Reviews

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JudyJP
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place to go for Happy Hour. Pasta, appetizers and some drinks are half price,
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Robin
Richmond8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing menu, Courtney provided exemplary service for a memorable meal
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Carol
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of 4 really enjoyed dining at Terrapin last night. When we arrived we were warmly greeted and taken to our table. Our server was excellent. Very patient explaining all our options. We ended up ordering a number of appetizers and she timed bringing them out to us perfectly. We never felt rushed or overwhelmed, ensuring that we enjoyed each dish. Everything was very fresh, tasty and artistically presented. We were very impressed with each dish we ordered but especially loved the charcuterie board. We look forward to going back again.
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LoriS
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend. Had a terrific meal with an old friend at Terrapin. Our server Naz was delightful, and the entire team worked well together to ensure we really enjoyed ourselves. The food was superb. Our duck breast and filet main courses were cooked to perfection and to our specifications. The dark chocolate Valrhona pudding with sea salt and a touch of olive oil was exceptional and memorably unique. I loved it. Appreciated the in-house baked sourdough bread that accompanied our starters. We will absolutely return to Terrapin when we visit Virginia Beach again.
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Robert VIP
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brian and staff are always attentive to their patrons. Rodney the chef is one of thee best chef in Virginia Beach. The food is delicious and creative !
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Charles
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience is incredible. It is incomparable to any other restaurant in the area. It is a bit expensive, but it should be. That is why I put the value at a 5 star. The tasting and wine pairing combination is unmatched. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good experience. Food was good. Drinks were good. Service was amazing. Sitting “outside” was ok. Lots of vehicle noise.
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Jon
Washington DC30 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time dining here and it was excellent. Our waitress was attentive and informative. The food was delectable.
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Amy VIP
Las Vegas22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding! I highly recommend Terrapin!
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MelB VIP
Richmond32 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had booked our 36th wedding anniversary originally but a heavy snowstorm caused all plans to change. We rebooked the following Friday night but I didn’t mention my anniversary again on that booking. They remembered and made such a fuss! Best table in the restaurant, commemorative menus and a free Veuve champagne aperatif. The food, as always, was fabulous. A really memorable and special night. Thank you!!
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FAQs

Terrapin Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Terrapin Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 321-6688.

Terrapin Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1532 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

3102 Holly Rd Suite 514, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
32nd Street & Holly Road
Neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, French, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rodney Einhorn
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.terrapinvb.com/
Phone number
(757) 321-6688

Terrapin Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Shortrib Rigatoni

Beet Salad

Josper 6 oz Filet Mignon

Starters & Salads

Cheese & Charcuterie Board$22.00

Beet Salad$14.00

Arugula Salad$9.00

Burrata$13.00

Fried Calamari$12.00

Beef Dumplings$12.00

House - Made Pasta

Corn Agnolotti$24.00

Shortrib Rigatoni$28.00

Shrimp Pomodoro$27.00

Cacio e Pepe$19.00

Linguine & Clams$27.00

Entrees

Josper Roasted Duck Breast$35.00

Josper Roasted ½ Chicken$28.00

Josper Roasted Salmon$32.00

Crab Cakes$33.00

Josper 6 oz. Filet Mignon$42.00

20 oz. Ribeye for 2$80.00

Sides

Roasted Zucchini & Squash

Roasted Cauliflower

Truffle Mac & Cheese

House Cut French Fries

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Featured Item

Fried Chicken & Pinot Noir$28.00

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