The Virginia Beach Brunch Guide

Illustrative photo for The Virginia Beach Brunch Guide — not an actual photo of any specific listed place
Illustrative photo. Photo by Malcolm Garret via Pexels.

How We Picked

Every pick here is tagged "Brunch" in our directory — a detail documented on the business or place's own website or listing, not word-of-mouth. We pulled every real, currently-tagged restaurant across every category it applies to (capped here at 15 for a readable list — see the full tagged set via each category page). Details change, so confirm current hours/availability directly with the business before a visit.

The Picks

  1. Aberdeen Barn Steak House

    Bayside steakhouse since 1966 serving in-house aged USDA Angus beef, seafood, and Sunday brunch.

  2. Another Broken Egg Cafe

    Hilltop breakfast-and-brunch cafe open daily 7am-2pm, with a pet-friendly patio and a full bar for spiked cold brews and mimosas.

  3. Bay Local Eatery — Shore Drive

    Daytime seafood-and-brunch spot on Shore Drive making everything in-house from locally sourced ingredients, with dog-welcoming outdoor tables.

  4. Becca Restaurant & Garden

    The AAA Four Diamond farm-to-table dining room inside the Historic Cavalier Hotel, with indoor and garden-patio seating at the edge of the North End.

  5. Blue Pete's Restaurant

    Pungo-area seafood restaurant known locally as a 'locals' secret,' serving dinner nightly plus a full weekend brunch service.

  6. Buoy 44 Seafood Grill

    Casual bayfront seafood grill on Chic's Beach with a waterfront deck overlooking the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel — try the bacon-wrapped scallops.

  7. Commune

    Farm-to-table ViBe District bakery-cafe sourcing over 90% of its ingredients from local sustainable farms, with everything made from scratch.

  8. Croc's 19th Street Bistro

    ViBe District bistro since 1993 blending Lebanese-influenced seasonal cooking with a deep wine list and Thursday hours to 2am.

  9. Driftwood Kitchen

    An oceanfront-district brunch-to-raw-bar spot known for Eggs Benedict by day and a $5 High Five Happy Hour every afternoon.

  10. Hair of the Dog Eatery

    Loehmann's Plaza eatery putting an eclectic spin on Southern home cooking — scratch-made breakfast, brunch, and burgers with Bloody Mary flights.

  11. Leaping Lizard Cafe

    Shore Drive breakfast-and-brunch cafe featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, known for sweet potato biscuits and weekend brunch.

  12. Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen

    Southern-inspired kitchen at Atlantic Park known for Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, and Mimosa Towers, with shaded patio seating.

  13. No Frill Bar & Grill

    Hilltop North Shopping Center grill known for tempura fried soft-shell crab and barbecue ribs, with Sunday brunch.

  14. Park Lane Tavern — Kempsville

    A European-style tavern in Kemps River Crossing offering a dedicated brunch menu alongside gluten-free pub fare.

  15. Session

    Fast-casual Shore Drive breakfast-and-lunch counter, sister concept to the 67th Street ARE Cafe, with online Toast ordering.

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