Calypso Bar & Grill

Virginia Beach, United States

3.9

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 757-228-1972
Website:
calypsovb.com
Address:
1101 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Apple Pay
No
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Dinner, Late Night
Parking
Valet, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Local time (Virginia Beach) –

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Tuesday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Thursday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am – 2:00 am

Description

Specialties

Conveniently located overlooking the Atlantic Ocean we boast the largest covered patio at the beach. We are known for our amazing happy hour specials, fresh seafood and live entertainment which can be found seven days a week during peak season (May-​Sept.) and every Friday and Sat. during the winter months.

We encourage you to come and try out some amazing food in a near perfect atmosphere. «Calypso, Where everyone is treated as a local»

History

Established in 2011.

Locally owned and operated, Calypso Bar and Grill prides itself in offering great food at a great price with immaculate service. Calypso is rapidly becoming the choice destination in Virginia Beach for locals and tourists alike.

Conveniently located at 11th street and Atlantic Ave on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront we are merely bike ride or short walk from any of the great events hosted at the Oceanfront every year. We also boast the largest covered patio at the beach where you can enjoy the smooth sounds of some of the best musical talents Virginia has to offer. Showcasing a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean from any seat in the house, you will feel like you are in paradise from the moment you walk in.

Proud to serve only the freshest local seafood, produce and meats for breakfast lunch and dinner seven days a week. We also offer the very best Happy Hour specials daily from 2−7pm with local favorites such as clams, oysters and of course our almost famous wings.

Meet the Manager

Bryan C.

Manager

Over 20 years in the hospitality industry

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20 reviews of Calypso Bar & Grill

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Place rating: 5
Pompano Beach, FL
From the wings to the burgers to the ladies and gentlemen behind the bar, not one complaint. The bartenders are extremely friendly, the food is delicious and comes out at the perfect temperature every time. I stayed 3 days at the Surfbreak and this was right below which I ate at 2⁄3 days.
Place rating: 5
Templeton, MA
I was so sick of eating fish n ships and burgers. My sister came here two nights in a row and I know why. It’s amazing… Doesn’t taste like vacation food. Live music, open patio, clean and lots of space. Good for big groups or just two. Has a huge bar and overlooks the beach with roses all around. Best place so far…
Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA
I love this place! Live music, nice bartenders, right on the beach and decent prices drinks.
Place rating: 1
Virginia Beach, VA
The I waited over a hour to receive my food, then halfway into waiting my waitress, «Geraldine» with a J came back over to check on me and my party (finally). I had to find out from our guest that there was a happy hour going on with discounted wings. Then I waited another 30 minutes, only then did she apologize for the wait, but what really pissed me off was that I seen people come in after us place their order and ate before us. I asked to speak to the manager and that was pointless, needless to say if my kids weren’t starving I would have left and went elsewhere. Beware of this place with the worst customer service ever, because I will never be back. FYI: the food was mediocre and special.
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
Amazing food!!! I highly recommend the crab cake open faced sand which. Excellent concept and delicious!!! Also the Mac and cheese is very good! Service was also great! Compliments to the chef and the staff!
Place rating: 5
Virginia Beach, VA
I’ve been coming here for over a year now & their happy hours for food/​drinks never fail! One of the best spots for fresh oysters, and I’m an oyster lover.
Their renovation makes the place look twice as better. Friendly staff. Food is love!
— if you order the wings, get the «grilled finish», makes the wings extra crunchier, I just love it!
Place rating: 3
Virginia Beach, VA
I enjoy coming to this spot for happy hour just to hang out with friends and enjoy the view. The food is decent for happy hour and drink prices are great. Staff is friendly I’ve never had an issue and they are quick to resolve things. I was here once and a guy decided he wanted to keep spitting on the deck where customers are trying to enjoy themselves I informed a waitress and management asked him to stop and they also cleaned the spit since he decides to do it right near me. Only thing I wish is that that customers who want to smoke had to step outside the main deck/​patio area because even though it’s outside pretty much it still is strong especially for those who have allergies asthma or simply aren’t trying to inhale second hand smoke.
Place rating: 5
Sugar Land, TX
Seached Unilocal for local places to eat and go to for Happy Hour. SO glad i chose this place! Deals were fantastic and food was ON POINT. I had a ½ dozen oysters and a dozen «sweet heat» wings. Oysters were super fresh and were great, the wing flavor was great and size was good! I can put away a lot of food and my meal filled me up pretty good! My girlfriend is a vegetarian and usually has crappy options, especially at beach-​towns that are heavy in seafood fare. She got the veggie panini. Be forewarned, when you get it it looks overcooked, but she absolutely LOVED it. She said it was unique and really delicious! The customer service was great! Amanda was our server, super attentive, never had to get her attention and very very friendly and personable! They also have a pretty good drink selection! 10⁄10!!!
Place rating: 3
Virginia Beach, VA
Normally I would give this place 4 stars but the renovations in my opinion have added to a new annoyance to this place now called «VALET». Calypso used to have a sweet parking area (albeit shady at times) that I count on, that way I know I’m covered instead of having to pay for parking. I personally hate Valet and avoid it when I can.
The food here isn’t bad, and I like what they did with the renovations. The HH is one of the best on the strip, it lasts until 7pm. Personally, I feel they need to clean the clams better, there have been a few times I’ve encountered some sand after biting into them. Big up for to them for having such a great outside area that you can hang and listen to local bands.
Place rating: 5
Hilliard, OH
Why not give it a 5?. Great service, great food. We ordered a burger and the crab legs. Both great. You will go away stuffed. Reasonable priced. Beach front table… Only complaint was that it was windy, restaurant can’t control weather! From Ohio and would definitely recommend for a vacation spot to eat!
Place rating: 2
Virginia Beach, VA
This used to be my favorite place! Went there this last weekend after their new opening and I must say I was disappointed something bad. I didn’t even get a drink. I was gone in 3 minutes. The amount of smoke in the non smoking section from the new bar set up was horrendous. I smelled it as soon as I got the front door. Too bad cause I heard the new menu was really good but I won’t eat in that smell. Oh well. I guess watermans new shack is the spot!
Place rating: 3
Las Vegas, NV
Food is great but service took FOREVER! If you’re not on a schedule I recommend it, but be prepared to wait a while for food, check, etc.
Place rating: 4
Virginia Beach, VA
I’ve only been to Calypso for drinks & live music before last night. I saw on their Unilocal page that they had been closed for a little to remodel & they did a great job! The interior looks & smells new. The bathrooms are totally upgraded & they’ve added a new bar & tables out on the patio.
We met some friends last night to see a favorite local musician/​friend play on the patio. Our waitress was friendly & informative. She gave us the rundown on happy hour specials & we ordered some appetizers & beers. They have a nice selection to choose from. Looks like their menu may have gotten a reboot too. Everything sounded delicious. Their wings are yummy! Get them finished on the grill like another fellow Unilocaler suggested. My husband & I split the Cubano sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. Our friends ordered the fish & chips and a fresh looking salad. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
We’ll definitely be up here a lot more now. It’s hard to find places that aren’t a total tourist trap on the boardwalk & this is one of them!
Place rating: 4
Virginia Beach, VA
LOVE the live bands! The outdoor space is so amazing and perfect for groups of people. In the winter it’s closed in so you can still sit out there when it’s 30 degrees outside. In the summer, the «windows» are raised and you can look out onto the ocean and enjoy the salty breeze.
The beer is a bit pricey at night, happy hour is definitely the time to go.
This place gets packed on the weekends, so it may be standing room only!
Their bar menu is great! The frito nachos are a definite must have! Wing specials during the week!
Place rating: 5
Shippensburg, PA
Waitresses who can’t make a decision without a manager sounds like they have a leadership issue. No knowledge of food allergies and what does and does not have wheat flour in it.
Brocolini was delicious. Flounder with Crab was delicious. SEAFOOD CHOWDER was scrumptous.
Atmosphere is festively beachy.
We will come back. We will just be more clear with ordering instructions the next time.
All foods we couldn’t eat were refunded.
Waitresses should be given leadership to make a choice.
Place rating: 3
Virginia Beach, VA
I am a lover of local joints-​a f this one has been elusive go me for a little while. I am glad to have finally met its acquaintance. I went here with a group of friends after my girlfriend graduated EMT training-​so everyone was pretty riled up.
Then the alcohol started to pour-​the buckets of booze were rolling in and sobriety went out the door… except for me. I was drinking a monster. Because… GAINZ. But anyways.
I ordered the blackened mahi fish tacos with the sauce on the side and the almond cilantro lime rice. It didn’t take too long for it to come out and the tacos tasted great. I ended up eating them without the creamy sauce-​the pico salsa and shredded cabbage were the perfect accompaniment and everything was flavored nicely together.
I did not like the rice-​it was over flavored for me. Too salty like they were trying too hard-​but the others at the table are mine and we’re all about it. So maybe I am just a picky snob
I couldn’t help but make the observation that my friend’s burger looked like a premade frozen burger-​but she inhaled everything without a breath-​so clearly it was good.
Place rating: 3
Virginia Beach, VA
Fish tacos are filled with fish. Definitely a plus. The wings were good but nothing spectacular. There were two of us and we tried to sit outside to see our friend’s duo play, but were told that there were not enough of us in our party to sit at the empty table, we would have to wait for a small one to become available. Give me a break. It was a Minday.
Place rating: 5
Reston, VA
I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was here, considering its a mostly bar atmosphere, I wasnt sure what to expect. I came back on two different evenings and opted for food to go because it was so loud in there. I had a key lime pie martini while I was waiting. Expensive ($ 10) but really strong, and good. I liked the vast selection for mixed drink options. The bartenders here are very friendly and excellent at making drinks. The coconut shrimp were really good and HUGE — the biggest shrimp I’ve ever had probably. Also ordered combo wings in different sauces both times. They were outstanding! and a large, filling portion as well. I highly recommend this place.
Place rating: 4
Brooklyn, NY
Breezy place on the beach with tasty seafood. Our waitress was cheerful and polite and brought over our appetizers very quickly.
We had a round of beers, coconut shrimp and crab balls, all of which were delicious and filling. They have an outdoor smoking area that faces the beach and an indoor area by the bar.
The other night when I walked by, they had live music and a cover band that sounded pretty good. When I stopped in, it was mid afternoon so it was pretty quiet but at night it seems they get a big crowd going. Looks like a fun place to drink at night.
Place rating: 3
Richmond, VA
Drinks here are solid and it’s right on the boardwalk. I recommend the Malibu long island bucket for something sweet and fun! The calamari with honey wasabi sauce was delicious. I’d recommend this place for happy hour and apps, but I’m iffy on a nice dinner. We came back later that night and it seems to be a younger bar scene, but theres a lot of space.