East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic

The East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic focuses on one of the region’s most-loved seafood delicacies. This highly identifiable cuisine has been a staple of area menus for decades.

Restaurants serve their individual recipes and compete for People’s Choice Awards, determined by the ballots of those attending. Critic’s Choice Awards also are given by a panel of four leading regional cuisine experts. Live music from HM Johnson Band!

The East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic is a general admission ticketed event. We highly recommend getting your tickets early!

The Virginia Beach Visitor Information Center is also selling limited tickets for the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic – cash or check only (no credit cards). The center is located at 2100 Parks Avenue and open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

The final list of participating restaurants is subject to change.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Hours: Noon-2:30pm
• Children 12 and younger who are not sampling and are accompanied by an adult are free
• Dogs and beach chairs are not permitted in the tasting area
• The event is held rain or shine
• Parking is conveniently located in the 25^th Street Municipal Garage (336 25^th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451). Click for details: http://bit.ly/2kTXLR9

2018 WINNERS 

Critic's Choice:

1st Place - Passion the Restaurant, 2nd Place - Fish and Slips Marina, 3rd Place - Calypso Bar and Grill

Honorable Mentions:

Kelly’s Gingernut Pub, Murphy’s Irish Pub, Saltine @ The Main

People's Choice:

1st Place - Passion the Restaurant, 2nd Place - Calypso Bar and Grill, 3rd Place - Fish and Slips Marina

Honorable Mentions: 

Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant, Kelly’s Gingernut Pub, Murphy’s Irish Pub