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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 13056 reviews

What Amy Botsford likes about Blue Ridge Seafood:
This is a well-known establishment in the heart of Gainesville. The food is excellent and fresh seafood is available. The crab legs I ordered were extremely hot and slightly open. I also recommend the steam spy shrimp and fried oysters. My favorite side dish is hush puppies. View all feedback. What Rosanne Penley doesn't like about Blue Ridge Seafood:
I had gone years ago and since their remodel , it wasn’t the same. As another reviewer said, never got the tarter sauce. We repeatedly asked for it! How do waitresses working at a fish restaurant forget such a staple item for the customers??!! My flounder was tasteless and room temp, my sister’s salmon was over cooked. The baked potato and coleslaw were good. But I didn’t go there for those!! Sad!! Frustrating meal... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 50 reviews
Michelle
07.09.2024 - 16:13

Great seafood, great crabs. Nice atmosphere. Very nice service. I love this place. I don’t live anywhere near there. I live here in Maryland. Keep up the good w...

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Asel
07.09.2024 - 16:13

Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant in Gainesville, VA, is a local favorite known for its casual, laid-back atmosphere and fresh seafood. The restaurant offers a vari...

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Ed
07.09.2024 - 16:13

Lobster, crab, and flounder just like you were down at the shore. Emily, our server, was super friendly. Food came out for and fast

Lei
07.09.2024 - 16:13

Fresh seafood. Good variety of menu items Well seasoned food Nice Clean restaurant. Friendly staff : Stuffed mushrooms were Amazing very tasty

Grace
07.09.2024 - 16:13

HOLY COW! What a place! Beautiful, beautiful, homely, family like place! Not just a great place but GREAT FOOD! They brought coleslaw out first. I thought what...

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The seafood restaurant in question seems to have a mix of positive and negative reviews. While some customers praised the friendly service and tasty dishes such as crab legs and hush puppies, others were disappointed with the quality of the food, portion sizes, and overall dining experience. Complaints ranged from lukewarm food, lack of flavor, and poor sanitary conditions with flies in the indoor dining area. Despite some positive comments about specific dishes like the crab cakes and soft shell crabs, the general consensus seems to be that there is room for improvement in terms of food quality, service, and cleanliness. It may be worth checking out for certain menu items, but there are also mixed opinions on whether the prices are justified given the overall dining experience.

Heyrestaurants
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Kari
21.11.2023 - 06:32

The back patio was really nice and well set up. The staff and New trainees were right on track with everything. Food was really good we haven't been...

Brad
21.11.2023 - 06:32

Good frog legs..... not so, so so crab (spread) balls

Tammy
21.11.2023 - 06:32

Visit 06/04/2017. Good Food, Bad Service we had a young new waitress spoke with an accent and we could hardly understand her, she didn't know the...

Pam
21.11.2023 - 06:32

Scallops were perfect, crablegs were perfect, service was perfect... perfect weather too, could not have picked a better night to go...thank you for...

Bridgette
21.11.2023 - 06:32

My go to seafood restaurant! The service is amazing (servers are laid back and extremely nice). Always greeted with a smiling face by either the...

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 501 reviews
Bryan
06.11.2023 - 18:36

Yummm great crab stuffing and shrimp tasted perfect. Even cocktail sauce had some kick.

Shayne
06.11.2023 - 18:36

Phenomenal food with a local twist. Great service and enjoy stopping by anytime I am close by

G
06.11.2023 - 18:36

Food is over priced, to fried and small portions. I feel as I can get what I order in a microwave dinner. The restaurant itself has a dirt feel and Staff is not...

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Mel
06.11.2023 - 18:36

This was a nice find on the way back from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Crab soup with a tomato base: Clam Strips: Alaskan Snow Crab legs: (too salty Broiled Scallo...

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Henry
06.11.2023 - 18:36

After seeing all the positive reviews here and on NOVA Foodies, my family decided to eat lunch here today. We were really disappointed that the food was just me...

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Int Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 1604 reviews
Violette
16.06.2023 - 10:32

Had a great time. We have lived in Haymarket since 2000 and have only gone to Blue Ridge seafood a few times. We've never been to the Tiki Bar. Saturday was a n...

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Morris
16.06.2023 - 10:32

Absolutely massive variety of seafood and there are certain sizes of crabs that run out when we were the first party to come on a Sunday morning at 11; they had...

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Amy
16.06.2023 - 10:32

This is a well-known establishment in the heart of Gainesville. The food is excellent and fresh seafood is available. The crab legs I ordered were extremely hot...

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Erminia
16.06.2023 - 10:32

Amazing. Daniella was an incredibly attentive server. She brought a real warmth and hospitality to our culinary experience. Sherry, the manager has checked us s...

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Maude
16.06.2023 - 10:32

For me, I will give it five stars on this occasion. Tuesday evening, not too busy. Greeted at the door by a very bright and bubbly girl. A nice welcome. Seated...

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Sirved
4.1 ★ from 1150 reviews
Wilson
16.06.2023 - 08:47

Funny evening for birthday! Practically, we're meeting the timing for Happy Hour. Dip was super, fried shrimp wonderful, seafood plated ok. Unimpressed w key li...

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Пунан
16.06.2023 - 08:47

Terrible food, all frozen and tipped in deep frying. Nothing special. Salad brown. Food had no taste. I have the shells, my husband has the black cat. Very disa...

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Leonie
16.06.2023 - 08:47

Had the best waitress! Soft shell cancers were primo! Cajun gator Biss were so tender, highly recommended for an appetizer! Eating is always amazing, just a gem...

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Zoey
16.06.2023 - 08:47

Wonderful service from Angie! She was super nice and helpful, took care of us! However, the food is so and meets or misses. Crab and lobster Dip was good, crab...

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Alverta
16.06.2023 - 08:47

Seafood restaurant right off 29. There is a wide variety of food options that include creating your own platters. The crab cake my wife had was the best she eve...

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Menu
3.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Santos
18.04.2022 - 17:32

For years here. the best fried scallops of all time. grilled mahi is the best. never had a bad meal. the personal is friendly and attentive.

Tressa
18.04.2022 - 17:32

Finally! as a new englander I have not found a good seafood place. I finally looked up. for about a year my friend has said how good this place is. I finally ag...

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Lorenzo
04.12.2017 - 13:44

Got the garlic crabs which were tastyMy gf got the fried oysters which were deliciousThe sides and salads are kinda lame, however.

Della
04.12.2017 - 13:44

Blue Ridge Seafood is always a reliable choice when we are in the mood forSeafoodThe menu is basic, nothing on the fancy or epicurean side.

Karley
11.07.2020 - 11:55

Great down home authentic crab house ambience.

Google
4.5 ★ from 948 reviews
A
06.11.2023 - 18:36

I normally go here for their crab. This time I went just to have some of their hush puppies. Ended up having a proper meal. Service was fast and friendly. I wen...

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crystal
06.11.2023 - 18:36

Great staff and great food! Go here regularly and eat well! Kid-friendliness: Mac and cheese and chicken tenders are awesome here! Wheelchair accessibility: Yes...

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Candace
06.11.2023 - 18:36

Blue Ridge is exactly what a crab house should be, nothing fancy, just great food and service. My husband is from Marylands Eastern shore and is very particular...

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Jason
06.11.2023 - 18:36

I love blue ridge seafood. The food is fresh and delicious. The service today was incredible with the waitress checking on us frequently. Food was fast and hot...

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Rafael
06.11.2023 - 18:36

Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2

Facebook
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Foursquare
3.8 ★ from 119 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 413 reviews
Zomato
3.7 ★ from 15 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 4410 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.4 ★ from 878 reviews

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