Most of what I see here is typical for this area for a bar-slash-restaurant located in a strip mall. It's not that it's horrible or even bad, but the atmosphere is only good if you're comfortable around smoking and drinking. This turns a lot of people off, especially if they don't smoke. However, if you're looking to grab a burger during the day, the Oysterette rocks! Great price, friendly service.
April 27, 2009 @ 6:09 PM
a diner from Chesapeake, VA
It was good place with great staff but too smokey. If you don't smoke you really smell it. We order take-out now.
I love your seafood for we are diebetics & very careful about what we eat. I would love to know your recipie for your seafood dish that has scallops,shrimp,crab,brocalli & carrotts in a cream sauce. That would be a great asset to our dinner table.
Excellent food, just like home-cooked, country food!! Older place but food is great and servers are very friendly and polite! Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves good country-style food! :)
WOULD LOVE TO HAVE BOUGHT THE $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR $10.00 BUT YOU HAD TO SPEND $35.00 SO YOU STILL SPEND $20.00 TO USE COUPON...NOT AS GOOD AS I THOUGHT...
Lillian's is one of the best Steak & Seafood restaurants in Hampton Roads. The owner is very friendly & attentive to his customers & he has his staff following suit. My husband & I have eaten there on several different occasions & whenever we have
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First time eating there was Sept. 3, 2011, the food was excellent! Fresh seafood, very well seasoned for me because I am diabetic and particular about what I eat. Family friendly and still quiet. Priced right for what you get therefore I will be retu
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Most of what I see here is typical for this area for a bar-slash-restaurant located in a strip mall. It's not that it's horrible or even bad, but the atmosphere is only good if you're comfortable around smoking and drinking. This turns a lot of people off, especially if they don't smoke. However, if you're looking to grab a burger during the day, the Oysterette rocks! Great price, friendly service.
April 27, 2009 @ 6:09 PM
a diner from Chesapeake, VA
It was good place with great staff but too smokey. If you don't smoke you really smell it. We order take-out now.
August 25, 2008 @ 11:03 PM
a diner from Chesapeake, VA
The atmosphere was rather smokey, causing my enjoyment for the food to worsen from what it already was. The raw oysters weren't in the greatest shape and the menu was very plain and basic. There were drunks at the bar cursing and acting reckless, making my wife feel uncomfortable. Maybe some pasta dishes or spicy seafood dishes should be in order. It's called the Oysterette, but it reminded me of being inside an old vagina from the 70's.
June 14, 2007 @ 1:40 PM
a diner from chesapeake
Good service loved Heather the tuna request was awsome
February 6, 2007 @ 11:38 AM
a diner from Chesapeake,VA
Everytime that i have ever been to this "hole in the wall" i have always had an enjoyable dinning experience. GREAT FOOD and incredible service.And that topped off with excellent prices! Can't really see why anyone would drive all the way to the beach for seafood when the best is just right around the corner.
February 6, 2007 @ 10:29 AM
a diner from Chesapeake
I have been eating at the Oysterette since it opened in 1996, and It's the greatest around. Not too big, great atmosphere, service, and the staff is outstanding. I recommend it to everyone. Charlie W.
December 6, 2006 @ 11:45 AM
a diner from Chesapeake, VA
Wow, what a hidden treasure in Chesapeake. A hole in the wall that pays off being small. Get some drinks, good food, and always a couple of laughs. Perfect for families with kids. Hang out late to have great conversation with the employees.
Most of what I see here is typical for this area for a bar-slash-restaurant located in a strip mall. It's not that it's horrible or even bad, but the atmosphere is only good if you're comfortable around smoking and drinking. This turns a lot of people off, especially if they don't smoke. However, if you're looking to grab a burger during the day, the Oysterette rocks! Great price, friendly service.
April 27, 2009 @ 6:09 PM
a diner from Chesapeake, VA
It was good place with great staff but too smokey. If you don't smoke you really smell it. We order take-out now.