You Catch It. We’ll Cook It.

by Captain Mike Standing

A stone’s throw from Rudee Inlet you will find the family owned and operated Waterman’s Surfside Grille, at the corner of fifth and oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Since 1981, Waterman’s has been nestled on the city’s always-happening boardwalk and boasts oceanfront dining at its best! Taste the tradition of recipes handed down from the Standing family - generation after generation - capturing a slice of coastal living for a true “taste” of Virginia Beach.

For three stubborn generations, when they’re not surfing or fishing, the Standing family has been serving up the freshest coastal seafood, steaks and ribs the city has to offer! From crab cakes to fish tacos and everything in between, Waterman’s captures the fresh local flavor- and has been serving it up for over twenty five years! Now Waterman’s will prepare your fresh catch in these same traditions - while you wait – an exclusive offering in Virginia Beach! You catch ‘em, they cook ‘em!

What better way to end a great day out on the water? Simply bring in your cleaned fish – and let Waterman’s tackle the rest while you enjoy time with your family or friends! Bring in the Captain, first mate and the whole crew - at Waterman’s they specialize in large parties. No crew is too large! Don’t have a crew in the first place? Call 757.288.9051 to book your inshore or offshore charter with their first class fishing team aboard the 57’ Waterman. They know where the fish are!

While you’re there, kick back at the ‘Slam Shack, Waterman’s outside bar, browse their Beach Nut gift shop for unique, one-of-a-kind Virginia Beach t-shirts, gifts and gear or just relax in the spacious dining room. Enjoy the ocean view complete with a vintage throwback décor – a salute to Waterman’s earlier days in Virginia Beach. You’ll enjoy the current of angling tradition that runs throughout the dining room, where the owners have captured the Standing family’s true passion for life on the water.

While you kick back and enjoy the beachcomber’s lifestyle at Waterman’s, for a reasonable fee, they will prepare your fish a variety of ways and serve it up family style! It just doesn’t get any fresher than their REALLY fresh catch service! So don’t go off the deep end preparing your fish after an exciting day out on the water! Enjoy Waterman’s exclusive fish preparation service while you get hooked on all that Waterman’s has to offer.