About Salt Water Tattoo
Salt Water Tattoo is a full-service tattoo parlor in Virginia Beach, VA, established in 2017. The shop is owned and operated by experienced tattoo artists, Tony Riccio and Mike Rickards. Their talented team boasts over 40 years of combined experience and specializes in various tattoo styles, including American traditional, Japanese, and lettering. Customers praise the shop's clean and inviting aesthetic, along with the friendly and professional atmosphere. The artists are known to be attentive and skilled, able to understand and execute customer requests with precision. Joey Ilardi is highlighted as a magnificent artist who creates original designs tailored to each customer. There is a welcoming environment that accommodates walk-ins, allowing for spontaneous tattoo adventures. The shop consistently receives positive feedback for its cleanliness and enjoyable vibe. Customers appreciate the variety of tattoo options available, from classy to funny, and the talent of all the artists.
Chris, Mike, and the other sweet guy wearing the Boston cap up front were all so kind. I got my first tattoo here after tagging along with my friend to get her large piece finished. So glad I did. Really nice people all around and very clean place. Thanks guys 💓
8 year client review - This shop is seriously incredible. Everyone here is insanely talented and genuinely sweet, which isn’t always easy to find together. I’ve been tattooed by multiple artists here (4) but Brandon has done basically my entire arm and I trust him completely his work has held up beautifully over the years. My flowers are still just as bright now as they were when I got them in 2018, even with tanning and sun exposure.
The older man (can’t remember his name) but he helps out at the front desk is the sweetest man ever. He organizes and greets and does the paperwork, I had gotten up from my clavicle pieces and didn’t feel right and he immediately...read full review
Best tattoo shop in Virginia Beach hands down! Clean, professional, and exceptionally talented artists that are easy to work with. I’m extremely pleased with my most recent piece!