Chef Skip 757 — Restaurant in Virginia Beach

True Story! I didn’t know what to expect walking in because I was already disappointed by the nearby spin on fish fry serving trials by locals! I walked inside and awaited my turn, grabbed a mask after being asked with no issues. However, I fight off Covid with a weekly dosage of “Vitamin D and 5-day Centrum(multi-vitamins), living as one of the collected vitamin D deficient warriors! The delightful lady at the countertops asked what I would like, and I said it was my 1st time. Still, I want to try your fish fry🤔…then I saw the shrimp dish 👀and said but let’s add the jumbo shrimp(with an open mind)…and then I saw the crab cake🤤 and was like, hmm (I never had an incredible crab cake😳It's time to “surpass my limits” like the great Captain Yami from a “Black Clover” anime)!

Scene 2; Nobody likes dried-up fried anything…, and I was pleased to see the care in nature & flowers by an Art-Decor placement for take-out along with a rich, crisp look and no burn minutes after enjoying the wall-art scenery! A personalized-art work truly caught my eyes at the door, which reminded me of my childhood days finding my first known creative likes. As a viewer or spectator of your finest arts in a gallery or museum... This work of art represents a real family-friendly vibe by the entryway! I asked with amazement, “Hey, who drew this…and what replied was the manager’s daughter drew that”! I was in my zone and almost forgot bout the food I ordered. Being a mutual creative mind, it felt like everything mentally and emotionally came to 💡. I could see the potential with a response of “she is talented and going to be a remarkable originator one day..” My thoughts looped through anime and contemporary mixed creative flashbacks! I was in between one of my fav shows as a “South Park” fan and Japanese culture design for those deep storyline life lessons and meaningful anime vibes.

There’s nothing dry about “Chef Skip 757” I tell ya that from the heart. I was pleased to find myself in a trance state of mind with wonders of elegance for interior re-design complimentary through my creative eye. Even without, WHAT AN AMAZING ATMOSPHERE and group of professionals and people to meet as if were your day 1 or fam.

Here’s what you’ve been waiting for 🔥 MY ORDER WAS; “🦀 🎂 🍤 AND 🐠”! I had my to-go box and found myself chatting my appreciation before leaving as I look forward to returning! While unable to wait until I got home, I found myself parking in a nearby lot 😂 to multi-task time management as hunger heaven began to arise. I took my plastic fork and sliced open the fish, and OH LAWWWWD, 😍 it was PURE white inside and like cutting butter, y’all, NO LIE!!!! I’m a country boy at heart from down South Carolina parts, so it ain't easy to feel back at home with my culture brewing Gullah Geechie talks, but this establishment felt great from entry to exit. I’m recommending you give this place a try before any other…and definitely for something SOULFUL of seafood that hits home where the heart is and stomach where the ITIS will find us (I found myself well on my way to 💤 land happily mins-hr ⏰r)...

I enjoyed my food from Chef Skip 757 but a few things threw me for a loop. When I pulled up to the location, an individual stepped out who was not wearing a mask and she works there. In addition, when food handling is taking place you should be dressed in a manner to prevent body hair, deodorant and any other debris from entering the food.

Located in a small area that hosts other businesses, the parking lot supports parking in front or nearby. This is not an establishment that supports dine in based on how they are set up. You enter, order, wait, clothes absorb the smell of fry oil and your order comes out. I strongly suggest ordering ahead to limit your wait and less chance of your clothes/hair mimicking the smell of food cooling.

When buying seafood, the price can be higher but unless you inquire, the menu only says "Fish and shrimp, chicken etc" The type of fish I received was Swai (part of the catfish family of fish but not as expensive). I think it would serve customers to know what is being served since "Fish Fraud" is a thing. The portion was respectable and the seasoning of the food was enjoyable.

Not a terribly long wait for my order. The interior appeared really clean but the ventilation was not the best. You can't see into the place because the windows are covered and it's not easy to see out if you're inside either. The interior has only so much room that only 2-3 people can be inside while ordering if you intend on establishing some social distance.

There is a food truck and a location in Portsmouth as this one serves the Lynnhaven area. Not floored by the food or experience so undetermined if I'd dine here again. Capable of contactless pay, credit cards and cash for payment options. An...

A little diamond in the rough. So, on occasion I order from another stripmall seafood restaurant in my area. I won't go into much detail but I noticed the reviews took a nose dive lately-a new management thing. Chef Skip 757 was listed in Google reviews, very highly, as I searched for another take-out restaurant. It's off the main roads. I'll give it a try. My wife and I really enjoyed the food. The fries were a plus as they were "Ralley's" like. All good except- I dropped one star for the atmosphere because of the location. Maybe that's not fair but I really believe this restaurant could go to another level in a new location. Maybe get the location of that other place I alluded to earlier....ok, it has "K" in the name- that's all I'm giving you. There is a storefront next to the "International Market", a score of other restaurants failed there. I'm positive this one could have thrived there. It seemed the small strip mall did not provide lighted signs for Chef Skip. If you were driving by, you would not know this store is there. You would see an "open" sign and a very very dimly lit sign above. I felt comfortable. Having traveled a little, small haunts down in New Orleans and such, I know appearances don't tell the whole story. I...