Chic's Beach
The Chesapeake Bay beach neighborhood by the Bay Bridge-Tunnel — calm, shallow water, sunset views, and a laid-back local bar scene along Shore Drive.
What It's Like
Officially Chesapeake Beach, always 'Chic's' to locals. Bay water means gentle waves — better for small kids than the ocean side. Sunset-facing sand is a genuine differentiator; parking is street-only and tight.
Restaurants in Chic's Beach
All restaurantsAmura Sushi Café
Shore Drive sushi cafe at the Chic's Beach/Pleasure House Road corner, serving sashimi, poke bowls, and noodles.
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.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
- Brunch
Hot Tuna Bar & Grill
Shore Drive seafood restaurant and bar in Chic's Beach since 1992, with live music and one of the latest kitchens in the area.
Bars in Chic's Beach
All barsBucketheads Beach Grill
A Shore Drive bar and grill since 2014, known for its wings and free Saturday-night country karaoke.
C.P. Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar — Shore Drive
Family-owned Shore Drive sports bar and raw bar since 1995 — 39 TVs, daily 3-7pm happy hour, 99-cent wing Mondays, and Friday patio music.
- Happy Hour
- Live Music
- Outdoor Seating
- Open Late
Green Parrot Grille
Laid-back Chic's Beach staple for burgers, crab cakes, and an Orange Crush cocktail, open late Thursday through Saturday.
HK on the Bay
Chic's Beach bayside spot known for Maryland-style crab cakes, craft cocktails, and from-scratch cooking with a welcoming ambiance.
Mermaid Winery — Virginia Beach
Urban winery on Shore Drive pouring its own Virginia varietals plus 800 wines from around the world, with a Tue-Fri 3:30-5:30pm happy hour and dog-friendly patio.
- Happy Hour
- Outdoor Seating
- Date Night
Breweries in Chic's Beach
All breweriesCommonwealth Brewing Company
Acclaimed brewery in a converted Chic's Beach fire station — Wapatoolie IPA, wood-fired pizza, and a bistro-lit beer garden with a dog-friendly patio.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
Coffee Shops in Chic's Beach
All coffee shopsBrue CoffeeHidden Gem
Chic's Beach's neighborhood coffee shop — Italian-style espresso, rotating seasonal drink boards, and bakery items a short walk from the bay.
Beaches in Chic's Beach
All beachesChic's Beach (Chesapeake Bay Beach)Hidden Gem
Chic's Beach — officially Chesapeake Beach, never called that by locals — is the bay answer to the Atlantic beaches: gentle, shallow water with small waves,…
Attractions in Chic's Beach
All attractionsPleasure House OystersHidden Gem
Pleasure House Oysters farms the Lynnhaven River by hand — every oyster hand-selected, tumbled, graded, cleaned, counted, and packaged — reviving a Lynnhaven…
Outdoor Recreation & Watersports in Chic's Beach
All outdoor recreation & watersportsSurf and Adventure – Chic's Beach
Delivery-only kayak, paddleboard, surfboard, and bike rentals dropped off and picked up at the door, serving Chic's Beach into the North End.
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Near Chic's Beach
1608 CrafthouseHidden Gem
Chef-driven farm-to-table gastropub in Bayside with local craft taps, small-batch bourbon, and a dog-friendly patio known for housemade pork rinds.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Hidden Gem
Aberdeen Barn Steak House
Bayside steakhouse since 1966 serving in-house aged USDA Angus beef, seafood, and Sunday brunch.
American Brew
Bayside's coffee-and-whiskey cafe on East Stratford Road, serving 100-plus drink options, acai bowls, and a signature Brewrito wrap since 2016.
Ballyhoos
A Shore Drive-area happy-hour bar with an outdoor 'Park' for cornhole and ping pong, plus live music and multiple TVs.
- Family Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Happy Hour
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.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Brunch
Bayside Bar & GrillHidden Gem
Shore Drive hole-in-the-wall running happy-hour drink pricing every day, with a rotating weekly food calendar and weekend DJ nights.