Hilltop
Virginia Beach's dining-and-shopping crossroads at Laskin Road and First Colonial — a dense cluster of locally-owned restaurants a five-minute drive from the Oceanfront.
What It's Like
Where locals eat: strip centers hiding some of the city's best independent kitchens. Also the gateway between the Oceanfront and the rest of the city.
Restaurants in Hilltop
All restaurants in HilltopAldo's Ristorante
Hilltop's white-tablecloth Italian standby since 1988 — seasonal pastas, an award-winning wine list, and indoor-outdoor dining at La Promenade.
- Date Night
- Outdoor Seating
Aloha Snacks
A tiki-themed Laskin Road counter serving Hawaiian poke bowls, Loco Moco, and a Banh Mi smash burger.
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.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Brunch
Bangkok Garden — Hilltop
Hilltop's First Colonial Road location of the Bangkok Garden Thai chain, with online ordering for pickup.
Cobalt Grille
Polished Hilltop grille with seared scallops, whole bronzino, a Monday-Saturday 3-6pm happy hour, and $15 burger Tuesdays.
Dave's BBQHidden Gem
All-wood, no-shortcuts barbecue on Laskin Road — brisket, spare ribs, and smoked wings from a pitmaster who's lived here 40 years.
Eurasia Cafe & Wine Bar
Hilltop wine bar and New American kitchen operating since 2007, built on fresh seafood, handmade pasta, and a sommelier-curated wine list.
Gaston's Italian Steakhouse
Hilltop Italian steakhouse at First Colonial Road pairing Wagyu Bolognese rigatoni with steakhouse surf-and-turf and veal chop.
- Date Night
- Outdoor Seating
- Quiet & Peaceful
No Frill Bar & Grill
Hilltop North Shopping Center grill known for tempura fried soft-shell crab and barbecue ribs, with Sunday brunch.
Pho 79 Hilltop
Traditional Vietnamese kitchen in Hilltop Plaza built around long-simmered signature pho and fresh spring rolls, open daily 11am-9pm.
Tosa's Mood & Food
A husband-and-wife-owned Hilltop restaurant pairing a scratch appetizer-and-salad menu with a signature cocktail list.
Bars in Hilltop
All barsHackers Bar & Grille
Golf-simulator sports lounge at the Shops at Hilltop — seven bays, 85 virtual courses, a cigar lounge, and breakfast-through-dinner service daily.
Kelly's Tavern – Hilltop
Hilltop location of the Hampton Roads Kelly's Tavern chain – sports-bar TVs, pool tables, and dill pickle fries, open daily to 2am.
Tinto Wine & Cheese
Hilltop West wine shop and tasting room pouring small-production wines near retail price, with Thursday-Saturday tastings and a Wednesday grilled-cheese-and-wine special.
Breweries in Hilltop
All breweriesWasserhund Brewing Company
German-inspired Hilltop brewery known for its bratwurst-and-sauerkraut Wasserhund pizza, Doggy Paddle IPA, and a dog patio with its own secret menu.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
Coffee Shops in Hilltop
All coffee shopsGranier European Bakery & Cafe
European-style bakery-cafe on Laskin Road pairing espresso and breakfast plates with an afternoon board-game cafe hour, 3-6pm.
Roast Rider Coffee + Tea
Hilltop's gear-obsessed cafe — triple-filtered water, ethically farmed beans, house-made syrups, and a dog-welcome veranda at the Hilltop shops.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Vegan & Vegetarian Options
Sleepy Cowgirl CoffeeHidden Gem
A retro pink horse trailer in the La Promenade lot on Laskin Road, pouring Frothy Monkey espresso into lattes and seasonal matcha, mornings only.
Attractions in Hilltop
All attractionsFrancis Land House
Built around 1805 for Francis Land VI, a wealthy Princess Anne County landowner, this Georgian plantation home with Federal-style interiors is furnished to its…
Pinboy's At The Beach
Pinboy's At The Beach is a bowling-and-bar entertainment venue on Laskin Road in the Hilltop corridor, about 1.8 miles from the Oceanfront via 31st Street.…
Stravitz Sculpture & Fine Art GalleryHidden Gem
A 7,000-square-foot gallery on Laskin Road showing sculpture, paintings, quilts, and fine jewelry from local, national, and international artists, alongside…
Hotels & Stays in Hilltop
All hotels & staysAtkinson Realty Vacations
A Virginia Beach vacation rental manager operating since 1943, with properties spanning North End, the Boardwalk, Chic's Beach, and Croatan.
Outdoor Recreation & Watersports in Hilltop
All outdoor recreation & watersportsChesapeake Bay Diving & Aquatic Center
Hilltop Plaza's scuba training center since 1986 — certification courses, snorkeling and freediving instruction, dive-gear rental, and an infant-through-adult swim program.
Guides Featuring Hilltop
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17th Street Surf Shop
Virginia Beach's original surf shop since 1970 — a Pacific Avenue retail store plus Seth Broudy School of Surf camp sessions from 1 to 4 days.
Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant
Beatles-themed pub a block off the beach at 22nd Street — 42 taps, live music, a dog-friendly patio, and a Monday military discount.
- Dog Friendly
- Live Music
- Outdoor Seating
- Military Discount
Adventure Parasail & Rudee Inlet Jet Ski
Virginia Beach's original watersports operator since 1985 — parasailing, jet ski and kayak/SUP rentals, and banana boat rides at Rudee Inlet.
Afishinado Fishing Charters
Capt. Kevin Perry's 31-foot Ocean Master out of Inlet Station Marina — inshore speckled trout and cobia trips, offshore game-fish runs, and seasonal dolphin/whale watching.
Angie's Guest Cottage Bed & BreakfastHidden Gem
An early-1900s former Coast Guard surfmen's boarding house two blocks from the Boardwalk, run under the same family lore that gave it its name.
AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Two-boat Rudee Inlet charter operation — The Flat Line and The Game On — running inshore, nearshore, and offshore deep-sea trips around the clock.