Terrapin

☀️ Terrapin is Open for Lunch! ☀️

Starting June 16th, join us for lunch on the terrace from 11AM–4PM. 🐢✨

Enjoy seasonal dishes, fresh flavors, and a relaxed afternoon atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends, hosting a business lunch, or simply treating yourself to something delicious.

🍽️ Beginning June 16th
⏰ Lunch Served 11AM–4PM

Call (757) 321-6688 after 2PM to reserve your table.

We can’t wait to welcome you for lunch at Terrapin.

🌺 Tiki Night at Terrapin 🌺
May 30th | 4:00–5:30 PM

Join us on the terrace for an evening of tropical flavors and island-inspired cocktails. 🍍🍹

For only $60, enjoy 3 specially crafted tiki cocktails as you make your way through the menu. Light snacks will also be available throughout the evening.

Grab a seat, sip something fun, and let the terrace transport you somewhere tropical. 🌴

call to reserve (757) 321-6688 after 2pm—your next favorite drink is waiting!

✨ What’s New on the Menu ✨

🦆 Josper Roasted Duck Breast 🦆
Herbed gnocchi Parisienne | scallion emulsion | rhubarb | broccolini | chicken demi-glacé

A beautifully balanced dish with rich, smoky duck from the Josper, bright spring flavors, and silky gnocchi to bring it all together. Sophisticated, seasonal, and made for a memorable evening at Terrapin. ✨

🐢 Reserve your spot now on or call to reserve (757) 321-6688 after 2pm—your next favorite meal is waiting! 🐢

✨ Service Industry Night ✨
Every Tuesday at Terrapin

Enjoy 50% off regular-priced food items for the restaurant industry—now extended to healthcare workers, first responders, and active duty military with proof of employment/service. ✨

A well-deserved evening of hospitality, great food, and time to unwind awaits. 🐢

🍸 Fine dining • Craft cocktails • Cozy atmosphere

🐢 Reserve your spot now on or call (757) 321-6688 after 2PM — your next favorite meal is waiting! 🐢

✨Closed Tonight ✨
We’ll see you tomorrow for Fried Chicken Wednesday—crispy, indulgent, and worth the wait 🐔🐢

✨ As we close out the month of April, we’re taking a moment to reflect with gratitude.

None of this would be possible without Chef/Owner Rodney Einhorn—the vision, the passion, and the heart behind it all. 🐢

We asked him a few questions to share his perspective as we celebrate 20 incredible years and look ahead to the next chapter.

Here’s to where we’ve been—and everything still to come. ✨

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What inspired you to open Terrapin 20 years ago?
“My dad was a retired dentist and an incredible home cook. The idea behind Terrapin was simple—make great food, deliver exceptional service, and have fun doing it.”

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Did you ever imagine Terrapin becoming what it is today?
“It’s exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The relationships we’ve built over the years have been the most unexpected and rewarding part.”

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A moment in the last 20 years that stands out the most?
“Making my last loan payment.”

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What do the next 20 years of Terrapin look like in your eyes?
“More friends, more good food. We need more independent, stand-alone restaurants to keep the Virginia Beach vibe alive.”

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If you could sum up 20 years in one sentence, what would it be?
“What a long, strange trip it’s been.” — a nod to Grateful Dead 🎶

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✨ A final note from Rodney:
“Thank you for giving me and my family a chance to feed you ‘damn good food.’”

✨ Service Industry Night ✨

Because those who serve deserve to be served.

Enjoy 50% off regular-priced menu items for:
🍽️ Restaurant Industry
🏥 Healthcare Workers
🚑 First Responders
🎖️ Active Duty Military
(with proof of employment)

🍎 You asked—we listened.
Every last Tuesday of the month is now Teacher Appreciation Night
(50% off all regular-priced food items with proof of employment).

An evening of well-earned hospitality awaits.

🐢 Reserve now on or call (757) 321-6688 after 2PM.

✨ New on the Menu ✨

🦀 Soft Shell Crab 🦀

Crispy local soft shell crab, paired with fresh asparagus and sweet spring peas, finished with a bright basil–garlic emulsion.

Light, seasonal, and beautifully balanced—spring on a plate. 🌱✨

🐢 Reserve your spot now on or call to reserve (757) 321-6688 after 2pm Tuesday-Saturday—your next favorite meal is waiting! 🐢

🐢✨ 20th Anniversary Wine Dinner ✨🐢

What a long, strange trip it’s been… and we’re just getting started. 🌹

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Terrapin with a special throwback wine dinner—featuring some of our most beloved dishes from the years, reimagined and paired for one unforgettable night. 🍷

📅 Saturday, April 25th
🕕 Doors open : 6PM | Dinner Begins: 6:30PM
💲 $195 per person

An evening of good food, great wine, and grateful memories—shared around the table.

✨ Limited seats available
🐢 Call (757) 321-6688 after 2PM to reserve your spot

✨ Grateful for 20$ Fried Chicken ✨

Celebrating 20 years with a throwback favorite—
our fried chicken at a special anniversary price. 🐢

Crispy fried chicken
truffle mac & cheese
roasted Brussels sprouts

A classic, reimagined for the moment.

Join us tonight starting at 5 PM. ✨