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Alexander's on the Bay

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4536 Ocean View Ave Virginia Beach VA 23455
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A romantic fine dining experience where the traditions of Alexanders on the Baymeet the flavors of Chessapeake Bay with a menu reflecting a changing season and the simplicity of fine ingredients.

A romantic fine dining experience where the traditions of Alexander's on the Bay meet the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay with a menu reflecting a changing season and the simplicity of fine ingredients. Savor Alexander's interpretation of a new generation of fine dining restaurants. Our classically trained chef offers creative cuisine in a casual, comfortable and romantic setting.

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Reviewed Business
Alexander's on the Bay
Reviewer Name
craig
Review Date
January 27, 2011
Average Rating
5

Grand dining experience

AWESOME, SOME OF THE BEST FOOD THAT I EVER HAD, AND THE SERVICE WAS
OUTSTANDING, OUR WATIER WILSON, REALLY TOOK CARE OF US, HE EXPLA
INED HOW THE SPECIALS WERE PREPARED, AND ALSO DISCRIBED SOME OF THE MENU ITEMS WE ASKED ABOUT. Excellent decor, and atmosphere and beautiful location right on the bay with magnificent view of the
Chesapeake bay bridge and bay.
It's a little hard to find because it's back in the chicks beach neighborhood. Make the effort to find it! IF you are looking for the best restaurant in Virginia Beach, you have found it at Alexanders, You will surely enjoy the experience.

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Reviewed Business
Alexander's on the Bay
Reviewer Name
HamptonRoads User
Review Date
October 09, 2007
Average Rating
1

We were very disappointed! The service was slow and the food was definitely not worth the money. I would not recommend it to anyone!

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Reviewed Business
Alexander's on the Bay
Reviewer Name
HamptonRoads User
Review Date
May 01, 2007
Average Rating
5

Food was excellant, service was good, view was wonderful. Not a bad seat in the house. Would recommend.

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Alexander's on the Bay
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HamptonRoads User
Review Date
February 15, 2007
Average Rating
2

My fiance' commented that the food I cook at home tastes better, and I am no pro. Nothing exciting about the meal at all, and for the price, I would think it would have been more memorable and tasty. The she crab soup was the best part of the dinner and was very good. The atmosphere was nice, but it was so quiet in the restaurant, we had to whisper because we felt if we were talking at a normal tone we were screaming.

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Editorial reviews from the web (1)

Room with a view: fine dining with no frippery on the Chesapeake Bay.

Average Rating
80

The Scene
Simple elegance. The dining room is bright and open, with soft jazz wafting in the air. The walls are nearly unadorned, but huge windows offer a stunning look at the...

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Other reviews from the web (86)

Closed for Business

Average Rating
20

There was an article in the local paper in early December, 2013 that the restaurant has closed for good. The owner said they could never rebuild the customer level after they repaired the place after a devastating storm. With the poor quality of the food the two times we ate there after they reopened, it's no wonder they couldn't get...

MADE MY THREE YEAR OLD CRY

Average Rating
20

WORST DINING EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD! Valet parking (mandatory) drove my car thirty feet. Rolls were burnt, house salad was ok. $25 fish that was a pre frozen filet of mush and tasted like water and cumin when it was supposed to have white truffle oil on it. It didn't. When we explained that the $25 entree tasted like...

Disappointed in service

Average Rating
20

I just returned from a disappointing experience tonight. My family expected a nice evening meal to celebrate a birthday but instead received rude service. The waitress was awful! Pushy and a bit gruff-I really think she needs to retire because she wasn't what you would expect in a nicer dining facility. She pulled the plates off the table before everyone...

Alexander's On the Bay

Average Rating
80

My husband and I liked it. I am 51 years old and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There weren't any kids which is fine with us. It was a quiet, peaceful, atmosphere. The food was great. I had the fried seafood plate. The crab cake was more crab than cake. I felt as though the prices were in...

Never Returned My Phone Call

Average Rating
20

I tried to book a reservation several times. Never got called back. Owner refused to honor Groupon and basically called me a liar because she "calls everyone back". You'll never get a dime from us.

Some good, some bad

Average Rating
60

What a mixed experience!
Of course, the view is lovely. And tonight the food was quite good, but I doubt that we will ever go back. I had a special (tuna with a Dijon cream sauce) and the barbecued shrimp appetizer. Both were delightful.
Waiter wanted to know why we were there and seemed a bit pushy about finding out...

Horrible

Average Rating
20

Had a wedding reception there and it was horrible from beginning to end. Owner was rude, impatient, rushed and bothered. She had zero personality or people skills. Her explanation (or lack thereof) in attempting to explain why dinner was moved inside was rude and condescending. Several tables were not setup/decorated in time and guest had to wait. Not to mention...

Good Service food disappointing

Average Rating
40

Visited Alexanders on the bay MOnday night - cute little restaurant- service was good however, food was very, very disappointing... Order the Broiled Seafood Combination ( Flounder was overcooked, crabcake under the flounder was good, two shrimp a little overdone, and the most disappointing were the scallops, PEA SIZE, literally the size of a pea. ) Will not be back....

Beautiful evening, horrible dinner

Average Rating
20

My wife and I went here on a gorgeous Friday evening. Bright blue skies dimmed as the sun came closer to setting. I had a well prepared Tanqueray martini followed by the Oysters Rockefeller app. They were very oily and soggy with absolutely no crustiness on the top. In addition, each one was so gritty that I had to keep...

Awful

Average Rating
20

We were there on July 4th 2013, The worst meal ever!! From beginning to end You know your in trouble when the waiter has a sarcastic tone to follow it by pouring your chardonnay full to the brim of your wine glass. Ordered Oysters Rockefellow only to hear sorry we are out of Oysters. Second choice Brie cheese that was...

Disappointing to say the least

Average Rating
20

My wife's parent's came for the weekend and wanted to take us to a nice dinner, and we went to what was supposed to be a beautiful Chesapeake Bay fine dining experience. The dining room was clean, and the view of the bay was very nice. Our Server was a rookie and had no clue the difference between Mahi-Mahi and...

First Time Bad Experience

Average Rating
40

This was my and my husband's first time at this restaurant. We were there with my daughter, granddaughter, and a friend, a total of 5 of us, celebrating 2 birthdays and fathers day. The place looked nice, a scenic view of the bay, which soon fizzled from a pleasant dinner to a very uncomfortable, tense dinner for all of us....

Average Rating
20

When we walked in we noticed there was not a greeter/hostess present, so my husband walked over to a waitress to ask if we seat ourselves. When he said “excuse me” the staff responded with “what do you want?” … When we walked in we noticed there was not a greeter/hostess present, so my husband walked over to a waitress to ask if we seat ourselves. When he said “excuse me” the staff responded...

Don't waste your

Average Rating
20

This used to be a good restaurant, now the food is not even as good as red lobster!
Save your money, this restaurant sucks!

What a shame

Average Rating
20

The appetizer, calamari, was the best part of the meal unfortunately. Our seafood was supposed to be broiled but I think it was boiled, and the oysters Rockefeller tasted like it had something maple in it. Odd! Our desert was the lava cake and it was dry and old; terrible texture. It should have been moist. We were disappointed, since...

Rehersal Dinner

Average Rating
100

Great location and wonderful food! We had our Rehearsal Dinner here. The preliminary selections before the event were awesome- we picked 5- and we received rave comments about the quality and flavor of all the entrees from our wedding party guests. Beautiful view of the bay...

What a shame- so disappointing

Average Rating
20

Let me start by saying that this was my parents favorite restaurant for years- they had every anniversary dinner here and if they took you at some other time it was a very special, dress up occasion. We also had very special family events here and when my Aunt turned 70 in 2007, we had an amazing party for her...

Disappointment

Average Rating
20

Last night was our second and last time we will go to Alexanders on the Bay. Our experience was the same the second time around. The service was slow, we were seated at 6 pm, by 645 our meal had still not been served. Had to continue to ask for drink refills, that would not be served, the server forgot...

Back to the future "......NOT

Average Rating
20

It's a shame you can't go back in time! There was a time many "moons" ago when AOTB was iconic in every way (except price ,but that was acceptable) . We were the only "party- in -the -house" for an uncomfortable period of time for a Saturday evening. I thought, wow ,where is every one on a beautiful weekend evening?...

Much better than expeccted

Average Rating
80

We bought a groupon for this restaurant and after reading the last review, we were going to
just not go. That would have been a mistake.
We called on Saturday at 5PM to make reservation at 6PM. The phone was not answered but we received a return call to come at 6:15PM. When we walked in at 6PM there were...

RUN AWAY. RUN FAR, FAR AWAY

Average Rating
20

I don't even know where to begin. Sometimes there are just no words. I moved back to the area after almost 15 years away, and expected Alexander's to be as phenomenal as ever---I was literally shocked at how awful it has become. From the moment you walk in, the tacky decor jumps out at you. Surpass that, chalk it up...

Flavorful Atmosphere

Average Rating
100

Delicious meal from the appetizer, she crab soup, surf and turf to mouth watering desserts - the atmosphere is great for casual or formal events. Relaxing and beautiful on the Chesapeake Bay!

Crabcake delight

Average Rating
100

The crabcakes were the best I've ever had! Also popular in our group of five was the salmon stuff with crab. The service was prompt but not intrusive. The restaurant sits, as the name implies, right on the bay and the view is magnificent. They do have valet parking which is crucial since there is very little other parking available....

Food Consistently Good...View Awesome

Average Rating
100

My friend took me and my daughter for the 2nd year in a row to Alexanders to celebrate Mother's Day. I ordered the salmon stuffed with crab meat and it was delicious and plentiful! My friend ordered the baked salmon and enjoyed hers as well. The building is a bit dated but it features a beautiful view of the water....

Worst dinner I ever had

Average Rating
20

Food was terrible and service was awful. It took 10 minutes to get seated then it felt like 20 minutes before we even got water to drink. The service was rude and unprofessional. The meals were tasteless and not fresh at all. A total waste of money! DO NOT GO EAT AT ALEXANDER'S BY THE BAY!!!!

We won't be back

Average Rating
20

Yes, the view is great, but there are plenty of other restaurants that have great views. The food was good, but not remarkable. What was remarkable was the service; it was terrible! It was a Saturday night and we got there a few minutes before 7:00. There were guests at 5-6 other tables. Our waiter seemed bothered to have to...

Dont waste your money

Average Rating
40

I almost didn’t post my review because I see there’s not much left to say that hasn’t been said about this place. We made reservations but when we got there only one table was seated. The host (really just one of the waitresses) asked if we had reservations and my husband told her yes but obviously we didn’t need them....

Beautiful Setting

Average Rating
60

We had heard about this restaurant for a long time and decided to go. We made reservations. We had a great table with a view...but all the tables have great views....not to worry.
The portions were large, the plateing was beautiful , however the flavors were not developed. That was disappointing...especially because the priceing reflects mastery of taste development.
We...

Terrible

Average Rating
20

This is all I could say, this place should be paying people to go eat their bland and tasteless food.

HORRIBLE experience at AOTB - never go there

Average Rating
20

We dined at AOTB late last Fall and looked forward to the experience because we had fond memories of our first date 7 years ago. This was definitely far from enjoyable. We were seated, but no one came to greet us or offer us a drink for 15 minutes as numerous staff passed our table. The prices were outrageous for...

Awful Valentines dinner

Average Rating
20

My husband and I along with another couple had the worse Valentines dinner in the 40 years we have celebrated together. I had heard the service and food had gone down,but didn't believe it.
Michael was our server,he was awful !!!! No personality at all.
The food wasn't good and it made me sick.
My how things change.Also the dessert...

My Valentine diner---Never again

Average Rating
20

Tonight we celebrated valentine's day with another couple. Thinking a romantic dinner on the beach would be great but oh No. From the start our waiter Michael had no personality and seem like he was not happy to serve our table. The service was slow but the food was worst. The chef need traing the food was bland with wired...

Do Not ever eat here

Average Rating
20

Went to this " DUMP" to celebrate a family members birthday and experienced the worst time ever in an eating establishment(if that what u call the DUMP) for from a restaurant. First thing the service was HORRIBLE clearly the staff had no training at ALL in customer service, Second thing was the long wait for EVERYTHING, Third thing was the...

The most awful dining experience - terrible food and disrespectful owner

Average Rating
20

went to dinner at Alexanders on the Bay 2/6/13 and when we walked in, there was no one at the front to greet us. We waited for over 5 minutes and decided to walk around to see if anyone was there. There were people at a few tables, so they were not very busy. We walked back to the bar...

Never Again

Average Rating
20

We purchased a groupon for Alexander's on the Bay and was eager to go, as my husband and I used to dine there years ago. We tried to make reservations the night before New Years, but got their answering machine and never received a return call. This should have been a clue. Went back another night and there was only...

Good place

Average Rating
100

Right on the water and the food is great! I'm a local so there are a ton of places I could go but the menu is good, the bar menu is great. It's quiet and I can sit eat and have a drink and just relax while looking at a beautiful view of the ocean which is something I value...

Delisious Seafood Restaurant

Average Rating
100

This was my first time eating here. I had one of the specials. It was Salmon with stuffed crab meat and had lobster sauce over it. It came with rice and steamed vegs.
I also got a calamary appitiser. I was very pleased with everything I ate.
The view from the restaurant windows over look Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay...

Wonderful

Average Rating
80

We were given a gift certificate so we went even after reading many bad reviews. We had a 7:00 reservations that we were able to make that day. Denice the owner called us right back and confirmed. When we got there, there were several couples waiting in the lobby and said they had not been helped yet. I think some...

Editorial review from Citysearch

It's been so many times I've visited this restaurant and every time I go there I notice a better and better customer service and food. People are very friendly and you can feel they all enjoy working there. I was there last night with some of my friends and as always enjoyed it. I loved the early Valentine's day gift, a red rose for every one. You can only get this kind of customer service at Alexander's on the Bay.
I highly recommend this place

Editorial review from Citysearch

Went to Alexanders on a recent Saturday night. The weather was very nice so we ate on the patio. The bay is less the 50 yards away, so you have a nice view of the water. The staff was very pleasant, and service was excellent. They had a large number of specials,(lobster, crab, fish,lamb) and a nice selection from the menu. The salads were fresh, excellent crab soup and the Mahi was delicious. The desserts are homemade. All in all a very nice meal.

Editorial review from Citysearch

One of my all time favorite fine dining experiences. Always fresh, always attentive service and by far the most beautiful view you will experience while dining....

Editorial review from Citysearch

Great service on a busy Saturday night. Wait staff were very pleasant, food was over the top great, and a view that will excite the romantic in anyone. Try one of there many specials (I had the red snapper, excellent!). Made reservations for another visit next week. Can wait!

Editorial review from Citysearch

The veiw of the Chesapeake Bay and Bay Bridge is only a part of this ""hidden treasure"", The locals have been keeping this to themselves for years. I brought three of my girlfriends to dinner here a couple weeks ago and it was fantastic! We started with the Oysters Rockafeller and Calamari, with Cosmos! Awesome! Each of us ordered something different, Filet Mignon, Seafood Madagascar, Parmesean Crab encrusted Tuna, Broiled Flounder. The service was impecable, and we really did not want to leave.
You really need to take an evening and sit back enjoy and be pampered!

Great location, terrible food

Average Rating
20

We were looking forward to a romantic dinner on the bay, but instead walked out very disappointed. My Seafood Madagascar was good, the lobster bisque was bland, but my wife's Lobster Napoli was terrible. It smelled of paint thinner or some sort of cleaning fluid. We returned the Napoli meal, shared my Madagascar and left. No one else (management) came...

Average Rating
100

The view the Chesapeake Bay and Bay Bridge is only a part of this "hidden treasure", The locals have been keeping this to themselves for years. I brought three of my girlfriends to dinner here a couple weeks ago and it was fantastic! We started with the Oysters Rockafeller and Calamari, with Cosmos! Awesome! Each of us ordered something different, Filet Mignon, Seafood Madagascar, Parmesean...

Editorial review from Citysearch

Beautiful scenery and the waitress was wonderful. We were happy that they did not rush us on with our dinner..it was very relaxing. My daughter's salmon was delicious, the crab soup was very good and their house salad with walnuts and balsamic vinegar was amazing!

Editorial review from Citysearch

We used our GroupOn coupon at Alexender's with some trepidation. Several previous reviews panned the food, the service and the attitude of the hostess. We were pleasantly surprised by our visit. We called the restaurant to request a reservation, they called us back promptly. We were about 10 minutes late for our reservation due to traffic, but the hostess was very welcoming and pleasant. The waitress was well-trained and, although she spit out the specials (5 or 6 of them) very rapidly, she graciously went back and repeated each. When I ordered the crab cakes, which were not on special, she...

There is a reason this resturant keeps offering groupons - DON'T DO IT

Average Rating
20

If you are trying to decide if you should try this resturant using a groupon, SPEND YOUR MONEY elsewhere. The views at this resturant are spectacular and with the right management and chefs this would be totally different. UNFORTUNATELY, the manager is the worst, has no clue how to treat customers or deal with the public.The food is mediocre at...

Editorial review from Citysearch

Went here for my Fiancees birthday. The food was absolutely incredible, he had the filet mignon and I had one of the specials--salmon stuffed with crab in a lobster cream sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Service was great, and the view is incredible. We were there around sunset, which is just awesome.

Overpriced and poorly prepared food

Average Rating
40

We dined at Alexander's on the Bay on Friday 2 November, the waiter was efficient but stiff and the food was poorly prepared. My companion ordered one of the specials, lamb chops in a thyme sauce - the sauce was very heavy handed and he was constantly picking pieces of thyme out of his teeth (note to chef - get...

Editorial review from Citysearch

The service for my wedding at Alexander’s on the Bay last weekend was OUTSTANDING! My guests raved about the great food, the calming ambience, and of course the beautiful scenery. The owner made every accommodation possible to make my family and friends feel at home, as well as any little task that I needed to have done in preparation for the ceremony. Don’t make your final decision based off of the previous reviews. Go and see it for yourself. I am truly delighted and thankful!

Horrible customer service

Average Rating
20

I attempted to eat dinner at your restaurant a short while ago, but was chased out of your parking lot by a woman claiming it was private parking and I wasn't allowed to park there. When I pulled into the clearly labeled private parking lot for Alexanders after seeing no available spaces on the street, I was struck by the...

Editorial review from Citysearch

Located right on the beach at the Chesapeake Bay near the Bay Bridge. Nearly every table has a good view. Nice place, recently rebuilt and ready to please. Good food with a seafood emphasis, and server was pleasant and helpful.

Editorial review from Citysearch

We had the best meal in Virginia Beach. The salmon was excellent. Surprised to read all reviews about bad service as our service was very good. Great view of the bay.

EXTREMELY OVER PRICED AND LOUSY FOOD

Average Rating
40

This place was a huge disappointment. It took three times to get the filet mignon cooked even close to the way my husband ordered it, and then it had very little taste and no crust. By the time it came, the rest of the food was cold. He should have been served an entirely new plate of food. My scalloped...

Editorial review from Citysearch

First time customer, great atmosphere and view.

Wedding

Average Rating
80

I got married at Alexanders recently and it was beautiful. The food was great and the staff was very helpful. They were great with helping me to plan the wedding and made me feel comfortable the day of. However, I do have 2 complaints. First, when we were seated in the dining area, my father, maid of honor and best...

Editorial review from Citysearch

The food was wonderful, and the service awesome, very romantic.

The chain, corporate based re...

Average Rating
20

The chain, corporate based restaurants I have worked at are way more elegant and "fine dining-like" in there appearance. But anyway, not as important. So, she says, "I guess I will let you apply." Now granted, I did tell her that I am a local - and grew up on the beach her crap restaurant sits by. My family has been here for generations at the beach and I always had thought of this place as...

Editorial review from Citysearch

The food was very good, service great (I like my water kept full...and they did that), and we had a great view of the Bay.

Editorial review from Citysearch

My family and I decided to treat ourselves to a special meal at Alexander's. We have not been there since it was rebuilt after the storm. We had always loved it in the past. We were pleased to find that they had the same great food and wonderful service as always. We had a very nice time!

The worst wedding venue ever with the most horrible servers and management

Average Rating
20

Be careful if choosing this venue for your wedding...the management and servers will ruin your special day by being extremely rude to guests... it trickles down from the disorganized messy manager in charge ...

Editorial review from Citysearch

Missed my favorite restaurant and SOOO GLAD Alexanders on the Bay is BACK

Editorial review from Citysearch

I have eaten at Alexander's on a few occasions. Starting with the young men who greet you as you enter the parking lot and park your car, the atmosphere is most friendly. The view of the ocean and Bay-Bridge tunnel at night is spectacular. The Calamari appetizer is one of the best in the area. The main courses all are fresh, tasty and more than ample in amount. I don't eat desserts so can't tell you about that. They have a good selection of wines, some of which are a little pricey, but are excellent in taste. They have a small bar that gets a good ""play"" of regulars. In nice weather,...

horrible

Average Rating
20

Horrible experience,bad service,bad food,long wait, short staffed, hovered over me, over charged me, didn't give me back my credit card, had the nerve to tell me that was no reason not to tip. Never again.

You've GOT To Be Kidding with this place

Average Rating
20

The empty parking lot should have been the first red flag. (At 7 p.m. in the summer season!) The empty dining room should have been the next tip-off. The woman who brought things to our table, (I won't demean TRUE serving staff by calling this woman a waitress or server), basically threw things down on the table. She spilled the...

Awful doesn't describe the food

Average Rating
20

How can people in good conscience run a restaurant where NO attention is paid to the quality of the food and where the prices are so jacked up? Yes, there's a good view of the Chesapeake Bay and the Bay-Bridge Tunnet--SO WHAT IF THE FOOD IS INEDIBLE?
They need to scrap the menu, replace the chef and waitstaff (surly) and...

Terrible service

Average Rating
20

The location is great, and the view is beautiful, but the owner/manager is very condescending and rude. We rented out several tables for a family reunion, and as we were planning the event, the manager/owner told us we could do so many things and that they were flexible. However, when it was time for the event, the food wasn't even...

Editorial review from Citysearch

This is the worst restaurant I have ever had the mistake of patronizing!! I would highly discourage anyone from booking a special event or party here. It is not worth the time, hassle, rudeness, or the exorbitant price tag for a headache.

The Atmosphere:
Don't get me wrong, the view is absolutely stunning. (Ironically, it also seems to be the only thing that allows this restaurant to sink a bit slower.) However, the restaurant's decor is something left to be desired. The beautiful view from inside the restaurant is obscured by tacky hot-glued starfish on a string. Sterile pictures...

Editorial review from Citysearch

We got a GroupOn to this restaurant and after reading the reviews, I was seriously nervous to even use it. We arrived and I already was expecting it to be a bad experience. We were pleasantly surprised! The food was very good, service great (I like my water kept full...and they did that), and we had a great view of the Bay. The rolls were dry--only complaint. Oh, and it's super expensive. For 2 of us the bill was $103 prior to GroupOn and I only had one drink and my husband had two beers.

Unbelievably rude

Average Rating
20

If you want a waitress or waiter don't come to this place. Sat for ten minutes completely ignored, a table of three. When we finally did get service she was rude as can be, left when didn't even get drinks for another ten minutes. Mind you there were ONLY TWO OTHER TABLES in the dining area. When I talked to...

Food worse after renovation

Average Rating
40

I was so excited when they reopened after being devastated by the hurricanes and Nor'Easters, but they should get a new chef. The food is barely edible, and we stopped going after years of being a nice reliable place to go for brunch, Mother's Day, New Year's, etc.

Gone downhill

Average Rating
20

Went there a few nights ago with my wife and was surprised how the overall quality of the place has deteriorated. Our service was very poor (2 waitresses for approximately 15 tables of customers) and my entree which I had ordered there several times in the past and loved it was not at all quality wise what it was on the previous occasions that I had ordered it. I am not a complainer and actually waited a day to write this review so I could be more objective. We will never return to this restaurant again and instead go to a fast food seafood restaurant for 1/10 the cost and enjoy it equally...

Gone downhill – Went there a few nights ago with my wife and was surprised how the overall quality of the place has deteriorated. Our service was very poor (2 waitresses for approximately 15 tables of customers) and my entree which I had ordered there several times in the past and loved it was not at all quality wise what it was on the previous occasions that I had ordered it. I am not a complainer and actually waited a day to write this review so I could be more objective. We will never return to this restaurant again and instead go to a fast food seafood restaurant for 1/10 the cost and...

Disgusted...left the restaurant crying

Average Rating
20

To start with, there was a hair in my potatoes so they re did the meal, when I got the meal back, it was not even half the portion that I originally ordered. My fiance and I both spoke to the manager and she was less than pleasent and accused me of putting my own hair in the food, she told us to pay the bill and leave. I left crying, I was so disapointed and mad when I left.

Disgusted...left the restaurant crying – To start with, there was a hair in my potatoes so they re did the meal, when I got the meal back, it was not even half the portion that I originally ordered. My fiance and I both spoke to the manager and she was less than pleasent and accused me of putting my own hair in the food, she told us to pay the bill and leave. I left crying, I was so disapointed and mad when I left.

Average Rating
60

This restaurant is mediocre at best. The service is spastic and generally slow; The female server had a pleasant personality but she was overwhelmed by the number of customers and a slow kitchen. (They need more help). The food was food but not great, the cook can't handle fresh water trout.In general a poor evening for the two of us.

Average Rating
60

This restaurant is mediocre at best. The service is spastic and generally slow; The female server had a pleasant percoality, but she was overwelmed by the customers and a slow kitchen. (They need more help). The food was food but now great, the cook can't handle fresh water trout.In general a poor evening for the two of us.

Prom night here

Average Rating
100

We being my date and I went to Alexander On The Bay and it is so classy and we enjoyed seafood like fried shrimp and soda pop so I love the atmosphere being the bay and the restaurant - pure magic.

Awful Customer Service

Average Rating
20

Customer Service is awful here, the worst I've ever seen. I have put together many social events for family and friends; and this was my worst experience yet. The owner, pleasant and accommodating until she receives the non-refundable deposit. From that point on she was CONFRONTATIONAL and EXTREMELY RUDE. She doesnt due written contracts obviously so she can change things as they go, for example our 'cocktail hour' on the deck became cocktail time; which was for only 40 minutes anytime beyond that we'd have to pay an additional $300 to rent the whole deck. When my guest and I arrived on...

Awful Customer Service – Customer Service is awful here, the worst I've ever seen. I have put together many social events for family and friends; and this was my worst experience yet. The owner, pleasant and accommodating until she receives the non-refundable deposit. From that point on she was CONFRONTATIONAL and EXTREMELY RUDE. She doesnt due written contracts obviously so she can change things as they go, for example our 'cocktail hour' on the deck became cocktail time; which was for only 40 minutes anytime beyond that we'd have to pay an additional $300 to rent the whole deck. When my...

Ruined my Wedding Reception

Average Rating
20

Besides the wonderful view of the beach and bridge, I can't believe this is a such a highly rated restaurant. At a 25% mandatory gratuity one of the waitresses was rude and unfriendly to our guests. Ussually bad service gets 10%. I had a small wedding reception of 30 guests of which only 21 attended. We were charged for the plates of the guests that didn't come. That was never agreed upon. Ms. Denise treated us kindly when we met with her before the wedding and treated us rudely and threatened to call the police when we questioned the bill. She stated it was the norm to charge for a...

Ruined my Wedding Reception – Besides the wonderful view of the beach and bridge, I can't believe this is a such a highly rated restaurant. At a 25% mandatory gratuity one of the waitresses was rude and unfriendly to our guests. Ussually bad service gets 10%. I had a small wedding reception of 30 guests of which only 21 attended. We were charged for the plates of the guests that didn't come. That was never agreed upon. Ms. Denise treated us kindly when we met with her before the wedding and treated us rudely and threatened to call the police when we questioned the bill. She stated it was...

There are a limited number of scallop shell booths. These are the best seats in the house. If you reserve ahead (a must in the summer) make sure to request a booth. There is also a room with a three sided view of the Ches Bay.

Room with a view: fine dining with no frippery on the Chesapeake Bay. – The SceneSimple elegance. The dining room is bright and open, with soft jazz wafting in the air. The walls are nearly unadorned, but huge windows offer a stunning look at the Chesapeake. On the patio, a live band inspires the diners on the deck to sway and dance. All these harmonic elements explain why this restaurant is popular for corporate parties and wedding rehearsal dinners as well as with individual diners.The FoodThe calamari, prepared upon ordering, is lightly battered and fried to stay tender. The seafood...

The Scene Simple elegance. The dining room is bright and open, with soft jazz wafting in the air. The walls are nearly unadorned, but huge windows offer a stunning look at the Chesapeake. On the patio, a...

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Business description (3)

Alexander's on the Bay is a Iconic restaurant destination presented against the panoramic backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. With over 25 years of service to the public Alexander's staff has been preparing creative offerings of fresh seafood,steaks and pasta dishes totally from scratch.Come in and enjoy a world class bar and wine list to match. Alexander's on the Bay is available for weddings,as...

Feel the sand between your toes and the salty spray in your hair as you pull up to Alexanders on the Bay. The restaurant that hugs the shoreline at the foot of the Bay Bridge Tunnel sits in the midst of a residential neighborhood almost on the beach. Parking in the spacious sandy lot alongside is by valet only - as a practical matter in the contest for prime spaces. Once inside, the interior of...

If you go to Alexander`s On The Bay, you`ll find a place that offers American cooking dominated by seafood and steaks. Expect the average entrée to cost $12 to $20, and people are appropriate dressing formal.

Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner.

Details to Note: Reservations are accepted. Parking has been arranged for customers.

Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express,...

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The Novellum '99 Syrah is a perfect complement to both seafood seafood and beef dishes.

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