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Sterling's - Chesapeake

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725 Eden Way N Chesapeake VA 23320
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(757) 549-2626
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Welcome to Sterling’s, where you will have “a dining experience with a silver lining.” Sterling’s focuses on serving the highest quality Steaks, Prime Rib, and Seafood in a relaxed upscale environment. Sterling’s offers a cozy, conversational atmosphere suited for intimate dining, families, or large parties. Reservations are encouraged but not required.

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Average Rating
100

I went there for the first time and it was wonderful! The food was so good. I ordered clam strips and fries and hush puppies. The food has a fresh taste to it. I highly recommend.

Good Food. Too Casual Wait Staff. Family friendly establishment however a few of the wait staff were just a bit too comfy and casual with the patrons. I understand friendly service but when you have a boyfriend sitting in the outside area where paying customers would like to sit and you're mixing socializing with work it's just not good customer service. now this in no way reflects all of the...

Average Rating
80

Decided on seafood for our anniversary dinner, and never have been to Surf Rider before (the beach or Chesapeake) we decided to give it a shot.Not as "fancy" as I would have preferred, but the food spoke for itself.My girlfriend got the fried platter, and I got the broiled platter with 1/2 dozen raw …

Average Rating
40

Chose this as a new place to try with some friends because we had heard good things about other Surf Rider locations. Boy, were we disappointed. I ordered the broiled platter, which sounds amazing on the menu. A friend had the steamed oysters, and my other friend had the steamed platter. The two …

Average Rating
20

My wife, a friend, and my self went in to Surf Rider and ate dinner at the bar. When we got to the bar we were greeted quickly and our drinks came equally as fast. We then order the tuna bites which were great. Unfortunately this was the peak of our experience. I have eaten at every Surf Rider in …

Average Rating
60

Ok so this location is newer than the other surf riders and fancier since it's the Greenbrier Town center. But the food is not that great here. The steak was tough, andcrab cake was undercook. The wait was long...Now if you go to the original location at Diamond Springs, the food is way better and fresher.

Affordable

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80

Nice restaurant and very friendly staff. Food was really good and affordable. Recommendation from the hotel we were staying at.

Consistently good seafood

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80

DIned at this restaurant with a small group for a birthday dinner celebration. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Our group ordered peeled shrimp and crab cake meals. I am pretty picky with crab cakes but Surf Rider's are full of lump crabmeat with very little filler. The side of broccoli was almost a full head, steamed perfectly, and...

The best crabcakes around

Average Rating
80

Surf Rider has the best crab cakes in this area. Consistently. We have had them at this location as well as other locations. At this location, service is sometimes slow, especially with large parties. Maybe they need additional servers?

Very good seafood

Average Rating
100

Went to Surf Rider on a Saturday night with a group of 10. We waited 30 minutes for a table; not too bad. I had the spicy shrimp as an appetizer--fantastic!--and the fried scallops for the meal. The scallops were large and perfectly prepared. The tartar sauce had a little kick to it, but gave it some character. For dessert,...

Loud and slow

Average Rating
40

It is in a great shopping center which is awesome for business lunches, however there was a huge table of about 15 during lunch that was so loud that most people around were leaning over the table to hear each other. I thought maybe one of the wait staff would say something to them. It was worse than 6 crying...

Excellent Seafood

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100

Went here on recommendation from a friend. I was not disappointed... Crab cakes were great, very little filler. Bartender knows how to make a very good Margarita . Service was good. Overall a place that will get a return visit. Professional and friendly staff.

Best Seafood In Hampton Roads

Average Rating
100

Seafood is fresh. I didn't have anything I didn't like. I've been there 3 times since my first visit and tried different things everytime. Try the crab dip, steak bites, or shea crab soup for starters. Very excellent choice. The fried seafood platter is one of my favorites. Also the crab cakes are the best around and certain nights they...

Blah.... Just Blah

Average Rating
60

This place has great potential, but for the time being, it's lacking in many areas. Atmosphere is ok in the restaurant, but totally bland in the bar area. Speaking if bar, they offer zero beers on draft. Food seemed a bit overpriced, but not terribly so. Service was decent; definitely nothing to rave about. Changes need to be made if...

Pretty awful food. Ordered flounder, fries, and asparagus. Flounder was overlooked and tough with no flavor. Fries were undercooked, some were raw.

Very poor. Crab cakes arrived cold. They were re heated and returned burn and looking like beef patties

Riding the waves at dinner time

Average Rating
100

The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Location was in the heart of Greenbrier which is convenient. The prices on the menu are reasonable for a seafood restaurant. The only thing I disliked about the restaurant is that they close too early.

Simply the BEST Crab Cakes.. end of story

Average Rating
100

Ok, so I'm from Connecticut where you can't get a decent Crab Cake if your life depended on it...
I have often thought of taking a Crab Cake from the the coastal Virginia region back to the northeast USA just to educate restauranteur's who claim their bread crumb laden, paprika sprinkled, poor excuse for edible tasty morsels are really quality...

No problems here

Average Rating
100

I went to Surf Rider in Chesapeake on the recommendation of one of my classmates. I read several reviews from several sights, and was debating whether or not to come here due to the decidedly mixed reviews (especially about service). I'm glad that I ignored the negative reviews and jumped in with both feet.
Our party of 5 arrived after...

Crab Cakes are exceptional

Average Rating
100

If you are looking for a crab cake without any of the extra fillings... than come to Surf Rider. The crab cakes are by far the BEST crab cakes in the Tidewater area. When my step-daughter found out my husband and I were going on a "date night" she just knew we were going to Surf Rider. Also, I have...

Bland

Average Rating
40

Everything cooked very well, but had very little seasoning, very bland. Go to Surf Rider at Cypress Point in Va Beach, much better.

Good, fresh tasting seafood

Average Rating
80

After living seven years in Baltimore, I've become wary of claims of great crab cakes. This place, though, has GREAT crab cakes!
Eight of us ate here, and everyone was happy with their food. From pork chops to crab dip to the broiled sampler, we put their menu through the paces, and everyone left happy and full.
Side dishes were...

Expected better

Average Rating
60

Food was OK, but I honestly expected better given the reviews I read. I ordered the Broiled Seafood Platter. The crab cake was undersized. The scallops were OK, but not too much flavor. The fish was again OK, but not a lot of flavor and overdone a bit. The shrimp were not edible -- they likely grilled, not steamed, the...

a must if you are in the area

Average Rating
100

I was surprised to read the other reviews on goggle reviews, but a few people recommended this place, so I said I had to try it.. I was very HAPPY with everything.. i asked the waitress for a suggestion and she said today's special.. salmon w coconut shrimp was great.. and it was! OMG.. served with 2 sides.. i choose...

Great seafood

Average Rating
100

They have several locations. This one in Chesapeake has great seafood and appetizers. I am very discerning when it comes to seafood and this in not like many of the other tourist traps. The decor is very subdued, yet the food is excellent. It is not completely outrageous on the pricing but you will get a good value for your...

Best Seafood

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100

This locally owned seafood restaurant has several in the area. Great food for the price and is a casual dining experience. Best crab cakes in the area and their shrimp is wonderful!

Really Great Food

Average Rating
100

My husband and I eat here quite often. It is very reasonably priced for the quality and quanity of food you get.
The crab cake is the very best I have ever tasted anywhere. The she crab soup is out of this world. I also love their broccoli with hollandaise sauce as a side dish. I really think anything on...

Run! Run Away as Fast as You Can

Average Rating
20

I hoped to treat my wife to an upscale dining experience for our anniversary the other night by taking her to the Surf Rider restaurant in Chesapeake. Huge Mistake! We arrived around 8:00 PM on a Tuesday and as expected, the restaurant was nearly empty. Yet, we had to wait 10 minutes for a booth. Once seated, the temperature and...

Best Shrimp in Town

Average Rating
80

Visited Surf Rider in Chesapeake based off a review from this site and it was well worth it. Went on friday around 8pm and the wait was less than 15 minutes. Real laid back atmosphere and not loud and annoying. Ordered the New England clam chowder and was surprisingly good, the bowl is definetely a meal size. My wife and...

Surf Rider = Amazing Seafood + Great Drinks

Average Rating
100

If you want great seafood and well mixed cocktails then Surf Rider is for you. Their crab cakes are amazing, and their shrimp are fantastic. The filet mignon I had was nicely cooked, very lean and perfectly tender. I had two top shelf margaritas from the bar, and they were refreshing - Patron tequila, Grand Marnier, and no taste of...

Good Food -- Don't go on Thursday and sit at the bar

Average Rating
60

I actually have had great food at the Surf Rider Chesapeake and have had good service until tonight. I travel to the Chesapeake area on business and stay at a hotel within walking distance of this restaurant. I always sit at the bar as it's just me and it's more convenient. Tonight, however, I was the only one at the...

Fantastic Crabcakes

Average Rating
100

Lots of jumbo lump crabmeat and very little filler. It was delicious and very reasonably priced. I will definitely return.

Good, friendly restaurant

Average Rating
80

Nothing fancy - but good, fresh seafood in a welcoming environment. If you're by yourself, they also serve at the bar. They know how to fry seafood without it being greasy - at least on the occasion I visited. From what I could see the non-fried dishes looked great. And great hush puppies accompany the meal

Although I've never eaten at this location (and I do plan too) I have eaten at the location in Hampton on several occasions. My last experience was not a pleasant one with the greeter... I did not let that deter me from eating there! I have not deviated much from the menu, I always get the Crabcake Ceaser Salad with a side of hush puppies! I love this restaurant and when I go with with...

Great food, fast and friendly service

Average Rating
100

Highly recommend.. We are spoiled by the sea food of New England and place was just as good.

GOOD SERVICE

Average Rating
100

I read the other reviews and it seems like we went to two different restaurant's. I have been there three or four times and never had a issue with the service. I have been to the location in Virginia beach as well. The crab cakes are not what some people think of as crab cakes. They have very little filler...

Awful, do not go

Average Rating
20

Do not eat seafood here. You are so close to Virginia Beach, make the drive and go to a quality seafood restaurant on the boardwalk. Crab cakes had no taste. Corn was swimming in butter. Only good thing is the hush puppies.

Good food if you have all the time in the world

Average Rating
60

The food I've gotten here has actually been good the three or four times I've been. The problem is that you canNOT get in and out of this place in a reasonable amount of time! It will definitely take an hour and a half, so be aware if you go on your lunch "hour". Actually, the last time I was...

Good Food and Service. I have eaten at a couple of the Surf Riders in Hamptonroads and this one, in my opinion, is the best. Our waitress (Kelly) was awesome. Keep up the good work!

Worst crab cakes I've ever had (the house specialty

Average Rating
40

We've tried the Surf Rider on Newtown Rd in VIrginia Beach, and the food and service can't be beat for lunch; haven't been for dinner. Had lunch at the Surf Rider on Eden Way in Chesapeake. Ordered the crab cake, since it was recommended by the server as the house specialty.
The only good thing was the amount of crab....

Love SurfRider in VB - Chesapeake Surf Rider is TERRIBLE

Average Rating
20

Went for a birthday lunch thinking the food would be the quality we'd experienced at the Surf Rider near Virginia Wesleyan College. The crab cakes were tasteless and the General Manager offered us nothing - not even a free birthday dessert to keep new customers. Lousy food. Poor service. Don't waste your money. Try other restaurants in Chesapeake. There are...

Yelp

Pretty good overall. Portions are generous, good wine and beer selection. Service was attentive and efficient. Will probably go there again, though not my first choice.

Yelp

I have never tried any of the Surf Rider restaurants, and the one in Chesapeake was my first experience. After hearing many good things about the other locations I was excited to eat at the new…

Run Away - Don't Walk Away From This Place

Average Rating
20

I dined at the Surf Rider in Chesapeake, VA at the recommendation of the hotel where I was staying. I found the food acceptable and actually good. The problem is the service! I thought my incident was isolated until some co workers went there and reported same. On my visit, the server refused to tell me the specials when I...

Won't go back Urbanspoon

Wet to this place on someones recommendation and had a somewhat poor...

Yelp

I took family there for dinner new years eve - I'll never go back. The food was OK but not worth near the price. The chef was incapable of handling any requests, even as simple as providing an end…

November 7, 2009 Ordered... Urbanspoon

November 7, 2009 Ordered prime rib it was very tough and chewy, told server...

Very nice atmosphere... Urbanspoon

Very nice atmosphere... Food is "ok", service can be better, but not horribly...

Superb!

Average Rating
100

I was visiting friends and so knew nothing about Sterling’s. First, when we were seated in front of the door and we complained about being cold, they immediately moved us to the back room. Our server was excellent – I wish I could remember her name. I ordered the salmon with the pineapple glaze and it was cooked to perfection with a light crusty something around the edges – the best piece of...

Superb! Citysearch

I was visiting friends and so knew nothing about Sterling's. First, when we were seated in front of the...

Yelp

I used to live in the area, but moved away about 7 years ago. When I lived here, I had the pleasure of working at some of the great restaurants of the time...so I'm no stranger to food. I came to…

Yelp

We went on a Friday evening and sat outside because it was nice and there was a live band playing outside under a tent. We got there around 7 and it was not too packed at all. Our waiter was friendly…

Yelp

I went here with a group of about 20 co-workers on a Friday night and was very pleased with how well the restaurant handled such a large group on such a busy night. Our waiter was very attentive and…

Yelp

Went here for a going away dinner for a coworker on Friday night. I ordered the shrimp & scallop tortellini, which came with a big bowl of pasta (at least two meals worth), 4 large shrimp and 4 large…

Yelp

We actually went to the new location in Chesapeake, off Greenbrier Parkway. We sat outside because it was nice and there was a live band playing outside under a tent. We got there around 7 and it was…

Yelp

If you're looking for a place that knows how to cook a steak properly, Sterling's is the best I've found thus far. The beef had incredible flavor and tenderness (I ordered a filet mignon,…

Class Act! Citysearch

We had never dined at Sterling's before so I was a little hesitant when my wife decided to plan our...

Class Act!

Average Rating
100

We had never dined at Sterling’s before so I was a little hesitant when my wife decided to plan our Christmas Party at the Chesapeake Location. I must say the staff was courteous, professional and extremely responsive in helping plan the event. The night of the party the service was fantastic. We had a party of approximately 20 and everyone’s appetizers and meals came out at the same time. The...

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Business description (3)

Desk Test was founded in 2011, and is located at 1341 Crossways Blvd in Chesapeake. It employs 1 employees and is generating approximately $42,000.00 in annual revenue.

Sterlings was founded in 2007. Sterlings specializes in Eating Places.

Sterling's is a Wild Game, Steak, and American restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends, paid less than $10, and tipped more than 18%.

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