Sustainable Seafood Restaurants: 2024 Edition

ByLiz Thomson Hours

We’re fortunate to have good-quality seafood available most of the year in Virginia. The waterways of the Chesapeake are famous for their blue crabs, oysters, and rockfish.

But you probably know that the health of the Chesapeake Bay is a little precarious. The good news is you can enjoy excellent seafood and help improve our waterways by making smart, sustainable choices when you dine.


IMAGE: RAPPAHANNOCK OYSTER CO.

Sustainable seafood is either caught or farmed using methods that consider fishery populations’ long-term health and the oceans’ well-being. Your dining dollars go a long way toward creating a thriving, sustainable seafood economy while simultaneously preserving a way of life for many fishing communities.

Image: Sam Rust

Before you fulfill your next seafood craving, check our list of seafood restaurants committed to sustainable practices. You’ll eat well and feel good about it, too!

Did we miss one of your favorite places? Leave a comment below!

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