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Decoys

4.4 (1041)
$30 and under
American
3305 Ferry Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435

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Decoys

4.4
$30 and under
American
Suffolk

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
Decoys Seafood is a family friendly restaurant with an upbeat casual atmosphere located on the historic Bennett’s Creek. We are so much more than just a restaurant featuring a tiki bar, pool with a swim up bar, live music, marina, ship store and luxury overnight cottages. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional service, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, local beers and stunning views. Come see what all the quack is about!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host your event in "The Captains Room," overlooking Bennett’s Creek. Seats 45 or accommodates 50 for cocktails. Customizable packages available. Food and beverage minimums apply. Groups over 9 require a private room. 72-hour advance booking required.
  • Neighborhood
    Suffolk
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Decoys.

4.4

4.4
(1041)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,041 Reviews
  1. Lou

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Concierge was great with giving us information on grace period of our reservation. Kim was great hosting our first Valentines Day.
    DecoysResponded on February 17, 2026
    Thank you for your feedback, Lou. We are delighted to know that our concierge could assist you with the reservation grace period and that Kim made your first Valentine's Day celebration special. Your kind words encourage us to keep providing excellent service, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience; yours in hospitality.

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  2. Shanita

    Richmond4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I frequent Decoys for holidays and celebrations and enjoy the food but this Valentine’s Day evening was off. My husband didn’t enjoy the flounder off of the platter and stated it was a little mushy as well as some of his chicken wings didn’t seem to be cooked all the way. My crab dip was delicious but the risotto with my pan seared scallops were a little dry. Hopefully it’ll be a better experience if we come back.
    DecoysResponded on February 17, 2026
    Hi Shanita, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit to Decoys. We're genuinely sorry to hear that the flounder and some of the chicken wings didn’t meet expectations, though we’re glad the crab dip was a hit! Additionally, we appreciate your comments on the risotto paired with scallops; it's important to us that every dish satisfies our guests. Your experiences are invaluable in helping us improve, so if you could reach out via email at walter@decoysseafood .com with any additional insights, we'd greatly appreciate it. We hope to make your next visit truly enjoyable. Yours in hospitality,

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  3. Trey Gold

    Greensboro15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed our experience at Decoy’s. Throughout the meal we repeated how we looked forward to coming back. Such a beautiful location with serene water views. The food was fresh and portions were plentiful. Service and staff were extremely friendly as well.
    DecoysResponded on February 17, 2026
    Thank you for your generous words, Trey. I'm delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the serene water views and found our food fresh with plentiful portions, while also appreciating the friendliness of our staff. Wonderful to know that you're looking forward to returning, and we can't wait to welcome you back! Yours in hospitality.

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  4. James

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great thanksgiving plate and drinks. Great place to go for seafood also.
    DecoysResponded on December 1, 2025
    Thank you for your review, James. We’re pleased that you enjoyed our Thanksgiving plate and drinks, and we appreciate your compliment about our seafood offerings as well. Your feedback means a lot to us, so we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful experience; yours in hospitality.

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  5. Lisa

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service excellent. Food wonderful as I needed gluten free.
    DecoysResponded on December 1, 2025
    Thank you for choosing us, Lisa. We’re honored to hear that you enjoyed the excellent service and wonderful gluten-free food we offer, as we strive to accommodate all our guests’ needs. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional experiences, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon; yours in hospitality.

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  6. KIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed dinner on Thanksgiving and we were grateful they were able to accommodate our last minute reservation.
    DecoysResponded on December 1, 2025
    Dear Kip, we appreciate your thoughtful review and are happy that we could accommodate your last-minute reservation on Thanksgiving. It’s nice to know you enjoyed your dinner with us, and we hope the flavors of our festive menu added to your celebration. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon; yours in hospitality.

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  7. Carol

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Casual and relaxed enviroment which was just what we were looking for in a Thanksgiving dinner. Food was tasty (Holiday Meal and Surf and Turf but the steak was not cooked as requested. Also the food was rather lukewarm at best. I'm sure due to the onslaught of customers and not enough cook staff? Still I'll eat here again, just not on a holiday.
    DecoysResponded on December 1, 2025
    Hi Carol, we’re grateful for your feedback and glad to hear that our casual and relaxed environment suited your Thanksgiving dinner needs. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with the steak not being cooked as requested and the food being lukewarm; this isn’t reflective of our usual standards. Your understanding regarding busy times is appreciated, but we always strive to provide a high-quality experience regardless of customer volume. If you could please share more details via email, it would greatly help us improve. Thank you again for taking the time to leave your thoughts, and we look forward to serving you better next time.

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  8. Linda

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving Dinner was fantastic. The portion size was more than anyone could possibly eat. Everything was delicious. We will be back.
    DecoysResponded on December 1, 2025
    Linda, we value the time you invested in writing this review, and we're delighted to hear that our Thanksgiving Dinner exceeded your expectations with its delicious offerings and generous portions. It's always great to know that our guests enjoyed their meals so thoroughly, as we strive to provide memorable experiences for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Yours in hospitality.

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  9. Carol

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining at a restaurant on Thanksgiving and it did not disappoint! Reasonably priced, generous portions, and excellent service. We’re hoping Decoys will offer again next year!
    DecoysResponded on December 1, 2025
    Your satisfaction is important to us, Carol, and we are delighted to hear that your first Thanksgiving dining experience at our restaurant exceeded your expectations. Great to hear you enjoyed the generous portions and excellent service, as we always strive for a memorable holiday meal. We sincerely hope to welcome you back next year for another special Decoys celebration! Yours in hospitality.

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  10. Jimi Gold

    Richmond4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I wish I were making this up, but unfortunately, this was both our first and last visit to this restaurant. The crab dip came without any crab, and the server, noticing none of us were eating it, quickly offered to comp it. Our second appetizer was calamari but was mainly fried banana peppers with only a few actual pieces of calamari. The Mahi Mahi tacos were, meh, and my wife didn’t even touch the salmon that came with her salad because it was completely dried out. Overall, it was a huge disappointment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host your event in "The Captains Room," overlooking Bennett’s Creek. Seats 45 or accommodates 50 for cocktails. Customizable packages available. Food and beverage minimums apply. Groups over 9 require a private room. 72-hour advance booking required.
  • Neighborhood
    Suffolk
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate for Decoys' family‑friendly, upbeat casual atmosphere.

Decoys has indoor dining plus outdoor deck/patio seating, a tiki bar and pool (with a swim-up bar), and it accepts private parties.

Yes, Decoys has outdoor seating: guests mention a deck and the venue features a tiki bar, pool and marina that make the outdoor spaces a popular spot to dine and enjoy live music.

Yes, Decoys accepts private parties, and guests have discussed renting the upstairs (management noted renting the upstairs would require a set menu).

Yes, Decoys bills itself as family friendly, and guests frequently visit with children, describing family meals on the deck and ordering kid-friendly sides for little ones.

Sunday is a standout, Decoys offers all-you-can-eat crab legs on Sundays, and guests enjoy the deck, live music and waterfront vibe that day.

Guests repeatedly describe portions as generous and plentiful, several reviews say the portion size was more than one person could eat and many left comfortably full.

Yes, Decoys is often chosen for Valentine's Day and celebrations, with waterfront views and an atmosphere guests recommend for special evenings.

For a lively waterfront visit, go on Sundays, guests call out the AYCE crab legs on Sundays and recommend lingering on the deck for live music and sunset views.

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Decoys

4.4
$30 and under
American
Suffolk

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
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