Restaurants in Virginia Beach
Where to eat in Virginia Beach — from Rudee Inlet seafood houses and Oceanfront brunch spots to the locally-owned kitchens locals actually line up for.
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Seafood
Virginia Beach's signature cuisine — Lynnhaven oysters, blue crab, and daily local catch, from dockside crab shacks to white-tablecloth dining rooms.
Breakfast & Brunch
Morning spots worth getting out of bed for — beachside pancake houses, ViBe District cafes, and weekend brunch with a Chesapeake Bay view.
Italian
Red-sauce classics, wood-fired pizza kitchens, and family-run trattorias across Virginia Beach's neighborhoods.
Mexican & Latin
Taquerias, Salvadoran kitchens, and coastal Mexican spots — some of the best value dining in Hampton Roads.
Asian
Sushi bars, Thai kitchens, Vietnamese pho houses, and Filipino spots — Virginia Beach's Asian dining reflects one of the largest Filipino communities on the East Coast.
American & Comfort Food
Burgers, wings, diners, and hearty plates — the everyday standbys from Hilltop to Kempsville.
BBQ
Smokehouses and pit barbecue across Virginia Beach — Carolina-style whole hog to Texas brisket.
Southern & Soul Food
Fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and Sunday-dinner cooking — coastal Virginia's Southern table.
Pizza
Boardwalk slices, neighborhood pie shops, and wood-fired Neapolitan — where Virginia Beach gets its pizza.
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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
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
Aberdeen Barn Steak House
Bayside steakhouse since 1966 serving in-house aged USDA Angus beef, seafood, and Sunday brunch.
Aldo'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.
Amura Sushi Café
Shore Drive sushi cafe at the Chic's Beach/Pleasure House Road corner, serving sashimi, poke bowls, and noodles.
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
Family-run mom-and-pop Italian kitchen on General Booth Boulevard — handmade pizzas, calzones, garlic knots, and baked ziti for the southern beaches.
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
Baja RestaurantHidden Gem
Sandbridge's end-of-the-road seafood spot right on Back Bay, with live entertainment and sunset water views.
Bangkok Garden — Hilltop
Hilltop's First Colonial Road location of the Bangkok Garden Thai chain, with online ordering for pickup.
Barrel 17Hidden Gem
ViBe District burger bar known for wagyu patties, house-made bacon jam, and a full plant-based menu, a short walk from the Oceanfront.
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
Beach Bully BBQ
ViBe District BBQ joint since 1986, known for the smoked-beef Beach Bully Sandwich and a covered outdoor deck.
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
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.
- Outdoor Seating
- Brunch
- Date Night
Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
Rudee Inlet raw bar right on the water — jumbo lump crab cakes, double-grilled wings, and Grandma's Buttermilk Pancakes at breakfast.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
- Happy Hour
- Family Friendly
Black Angus Restaurant
Family-owned Tidewater steakhouse since 1952, now on Great Neck Road, known for hand-cut Black Angus steaks and Spiros Chicken.
Blue Pete's RestaurantHidden Gem
Pungo-area seafood restaurant known locally as a 'locals' secret,' serving dinner nightly plus a full weekend brunch service.
Blue Seafood & Spirits
Chef-owned, 60-seat seafood dining room in Red Mill Commons focused on locally sourced catch, dinner only, no reservations.
Boardwok RestaurantHidden Gem
Family-owned Chinese and Asian-American kitchen near Sandbridge with a weather-permitting outdoor lanai and made-to-order, gluten-free-friendly dishes.
- Outdoor Seating
- Hidden Gem
BoBo's Fine Chicken
Shore Drive fried-chicken counter built on a family recipe, scratch-made except the buns, using Virginia Grown-certified ingredients.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Town Center Italian kitchen with wood-fired pizza and a weekday 3-6pm happy hour featuring $8 bar bites and $7 Wine Wednesday specials.
Bubba's Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse
Family-run Shore Drive crabhouse on the Lynnhaven River for 30-plus years, paired with an adjacent seafood market and boat ramp.
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
Cantina Laredo — Town Center
Modern-Mexican chain restaurant in Town Center known for tableside guacamole and an extensive tequila list.
Chix on the Beach
Forty-plus-year Oceanfront seafood-and-American kitchen with a dog-friendly south patio Monday-Thursday 11am-4pm.
Citrus
Made-fresh-daily breakfast and lunch cafe on North Great Neck Road — chicken and waffles, cinnamon roll pancakes, and a patio with its own dog menu.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
Coastal Grill
Great Neck Road seafood institution since 1989, known for soft shell crabs, tuna, and a nightly blackboard of specials.
Cobalt Grille
Polished Hilltop grille with seared scallops, whole bronzino, a Monday-Saturday 3-6pm happy hour, and $15 burger Tuesdays.
CommuneHidden Gem
Farm-to-table ViBe District bakery-cafe sourcing over 90% of its ingredients from local sustainable farms, with everything made from scratch.
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.
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.
Doc Taylor'sHidden Gem
Cottage-set Oceanfront breakfast spot near 23rd Street known for the signature Doc Taylor Sandwich and Bloody Marys, open Friday-Monday.
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.
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Locally owned Mexican kitchen on Nimmo Parkway since the 1990s, serving carne asada tacos and handcrafted margaritas built on family recipes.
El Parian Mexican Restaurant
A scratch-kitchen Mexican restaurant near Town Center known for hand-pressed tortillas, seafood queso, and weekly Taco Day specials.
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.
Fiesta KainanHidden Gem
Authentic Filipino kitchen on Indian River Road in Kempsville — adobo, pancit, kare-kare, and a halo-halo dessert case.
Froggie's
Shore Drive smokehouse near the Lesner Bridge with three house BBQ sauces, a 22-tap deck, and live entertainment every weekend.
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
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
Gran Rodeo Mexican Bar & Grill
Family-owned Mexican bar and grill on Landstown Centre Way near Red Mill, known for its margarita selection and affordable classics.
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.
Havana at Great Neck
Cuban-inflected American cafe on North Great Neck Road with Spanish-Caribbean flavors and valet parking.
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.
Il Giardino Ristorante
Old-school Oceanfront Italian dining room built around Virginia's first wood-burning oven, with a nightly 5-7pm half-price bar happy hour.
J&K Style GrillHidden Gem
Family-owned Kempsville grill famous for the original Waffle Burger, ranch-jerk wings, and gourmet egg rolls.
Jade VillaHidden Gem
Family-owned Cantonese kitchen near Town Center known for its weekend dim sum service of dumplings, pork bao, and pineapple buns.
Jake's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
General Booth Boulevard smokehouse run by the Gettier family since 1999 — traditional low-and-slow brisket, pulled pork, and St. Louis ribs.
Jose Tequilas — Sandbridge
Sandbridge location of the local Jose Tequilas Mexican grill chain, serving fajitas and margaritas near the beach strip.
Kamugi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Hibachi steakhouse and sushi bar at Red Mill Commons, a short drive from Sandbridge, serving steak, seafood, and rolls under one roof.
Keagan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Town Center Irish pub spanning five distinct rooms — including a live-music stage and a cigar-friendly Vice Bar — with nightly happy hour.
Kelly's Tavern — Kempsville
Kempsville location of the Hampton Roads tavern chain known for its Award Winning Craft Burgers and family-friendly pub menu.
King Hua
Chinese kitchen on Independence Boulevard in Haygood, serving orange chicken and kung pao classics with custom low-sodium preparation on request.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina — Princess Anne
Brother-founded Mexican restaurant on Princess Anne Road serving the Kempsville corridor with table-side guacamole and tacos al pastor.
Leaping Lizard Cafe
Shore Drive breakfast-and-brunch cafe featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, known for sweet potato biscuits and weekend brunch.
- Outdoor Seating
- Brunch
Lendy's Cafe & Raw Bar — General Booth
The General Booth home of Lendy's World-Famous Wings and homemade ranch since 1987, with a raw bar and wall-to-wall game-day screens.
Mahi's Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Saloon
Oceanfront seafood-and-sushi restaurant on a covered boardwalk patio, known for bronzed mahi mahi, she-crab soup, and daily specials.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
Mangia Qui Italian Bistro
Reservations-only Italian-American bistro near Town Center making its own bread, mozzarella, and dressings from scratch, with a Wednesday Pizza & Wine Night.
Mannino's Italian Bistro — Kempsville
Kempsville Italian bistro making its own mozzarella and pasta sauces daily, known for a four-time award-winning she-crab soup.
Margie & Ray's Crabhouse
Sandbridge Road seafood house and local tradition since 1964, known for steamed crabs by the dozen and she-crab soup.
Mary's KitchenHidden Gem
Seventy-plus-year-old ViBe District breakfast institution making scratch buttermilk biscuits and country cooking since 1951, open daily 7am-2pm.
Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen
Southern-inspired kitchen at Atlantic Park known for Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, and Mimosa Towers, with shaded patio seating.
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Brunch
Mission BBQ
Military-tribute smokehouse near Town Center where the whole room stands for the national anthem at noon — brisket, pulled pork, and ribs.
No Frill Bar & Grill
Hilltop North Shopping Center grill known for tempura fried soft-shell crab and barbecue ribs, with Sunday brunch.
North End Pizza
Hand-tossed NY-style pizza at 34th and Atlantic since 1987, with gyros, Philly steaks, and the famous Avalanche Milk Shakes.
Ocean Eddie's Seafood Restaurant
A third-generation seafood restaurant built directly onto the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, serving since 1950 with a new 2026 rooftop patio.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
Outer Banks Boil Company — Virginia Beach
Nimmo Parkway seafood boil concept serving made-to-order shrimp and crab boil bags daily, with catering available.
P.F. Chang's — Town Center
Town Center location of the national Asian-bistro chain, with a Wednesday half-off-wine special and Mon–Fri happy hour.
- Happy Hour
- Outdoor Seating
Park Lane Tavern — Kempsville
A European-style tavern in Kemps River Crossing offering a dedicated brunch menu alongside gluten-free pub fare.
Pelon's Baja Grill
California-Baja-style taqueria on Pacific Avenue known for fresh fish tacos and oversized burritos, a short walk from the north-end beach.
Pho 79 Hilltop
Traditional Vietnamese kitchen in Hilltop Plaza built around long-simmered signature pho and fresh spring rolls, open daily 11am-9pm.
Pho House
Kempsville's Vietnamese standby on Princess Anne Road — authentic pho, banh mi, and rice noodle plates seven days a week.
Pho Viet 1
Kempsville Vietnamese restaurant on Kemps River Drive serving traditional pho and rice dishes daily.
Plaza Azteca — Great Neck
Family-owned Mexican restaurant at Great Neck Square with table-side guacamole, house margaritas, and vegan taco options.
Pocahontas Pancake House
Long-running Oceanfront pancake-and-waffle breakfast spot near 34th Street, open mornings only with rear parking.
Pungo Boys BBQHidden Gem
Family-run Pungo smokehouse where the meats smoke sixteen hours — try the Alabama white sauce smoked turkey or the Brunswick stew.
Pungo Pizza & Ice Cream
Family-run Pungo pizzeria since 1998 with a game room, ice cream counter, and enclosed deck for large groups.
- Family Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
Quemar Wood-Fired Cocina
Upscale Latin American kitchen on Laskin Road built around a wood-fired Argentinian parrilla, with the tequila-and-mezcal Tranquilo Lounge attached.
- Date Night
- Happy Hour
- Outdoor Seating
Racha Thai Cuisine — Great Neck
A Great Neck strip-mall Thai kitchen offering dine-in and online ordering seven days a week.
Redwood Smoke ShackHidden Gem
Texas-style Nimmo Parkway smokehouse rubbing and hand-crafting brisket and ribs, open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am until the pit runs out.
Reginella's Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria
Family-owned Neapolitan-style pizzeria on Virginia Beach Boulevard making its own pasta and pizza dough, open daily for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery.
Rib City
Kempsville outpost of the Rib City chain serving mesquite-smoked ribs and pulled pork daily.
Ruth's Chris Steak House — Town Center
Town Center steakhouse carrying Ruth Fertel's patented 500-degree broiling method, with a Tuesday–Friday happy hour.
Saffron Indian Bistro
Town Center-area Indian restaurant on Columbus Street serving lunch and dinner daily, tandoor and curry specialties.
Sandbridge Island Restaurant, Raw Bar & PizzaHidden Gem
Sandbridge raw bar and family restaurant since 2006 with an award-winning deck, wood-fired pizza, ribs, and a full raw bar menu.
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Hidden Gem
Session
Fast-casual Shore Drive breakfast-and-lunch counter, sister concept to the 67th Street ARE Cafe, with online Toast ordering.
ShoreBreak Pizza & TapHouse — Pungo
Pungo location of the 'Fiercely Independent since 2003' pizza-and-burger taphouse, with a Monday-Friday 3-5:30pm happy hour.
Side Street Cantina
A block-off-the-beach Mexican cantina known for its house white sauce and specialty cocktails.
Simply George
A car-themed Kempsville burger joint whose plantain-jam 'Winner' burger took People's Choice at the 2025 CoVa Battle of the Burgers.
Soya Sushi Bar & Bistro
Japanese sushi and hibachi kitchen near Laskin Road, known for playful specialty rolls like the Mango Passion and Watermelon, open until the rice runs out.
Steinhilber's Restaurant
Family-owned since 1939, this Thalia Road seafood-and-steak house serves water-view dinners with an on-site vegetable garden and outdoor bar.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
- Date Night
Surf Rider — Kempsville
Kempsville seafood restaurant and part of the small Surf Rider chain, known for its rotating Daily Catch and crab cakes.
Sweetwater CuisineHidden Gem
Boutique catering company whose cafe hosts a 20-plus-item Southern brunch buffet — honey-pecan chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits — on the 1st and 3rd Sunday monthly.
Taqueria Jessy's
Traditional taqueria near the ViBe District serving chilaquiles at breakfast through mole, birria burritos, and pozole at dinner, daily 9am-9pm.
Taqueria la Patrona
Lynnhaven Parkway taqueria serving birria tacos, choriqueso, and ceviche since 2019, with real vegan and vegetarian options.
TASTE — Pungo
Pungo outpost of the Hampton Roads gourmet market-and-cafe chain founded in 1973, known for made-to-order sandwiches and craft beverages.
Tempt Restaurant LoungeHidden Gem
Late-night lounge off 31st Street open until 2am — charcuterie boards, flank steak with chimichurri, and cocktails after the beach bars wind down.
Terrapin Restaurant
A chef-driven fine-dining room a few blocks off the Boardwalk built on Virginia-sourced ingredients like grass-fed beef tenderloin and black-truffle scallops.
The Atlantic on Pacific
Oyster and craft-cocktail bar at 30th and Pacific pouring east-coast-meets-west-coast raw bar selections a block off the Boardwalk.
The Bee & The Biscuit
Breakfast-and-lunch spot in a circa-1919 Pungo cottage, known for fresh-made biscuits, Colossal Cinnamon Rolls, and a garden patio.
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
The Lucky Penny
A smash-burger-and-cocktail bar near NAS Oceana with pool tables, arcade games, and live music on weekend nights.
The Pig Shop BBQ
A catering-turned-storefront smokehouse on Indian River Road known for its Hogzilla sandwich and budget-friendly daily specials.
The Pink DinghyHidden Gem
ViBe District restaurant, bar, and market built around small plates, natural wines, and tropical cocktails — 'a habitat for the soul.'
The Pizzeria at Haygood
A veteran-owned, father-and-son pizza shop turning out New York-style slices for the Haygood/Independence Boulevard community.
The Porch on Long Creek
Great Neck waterfront restaurant on Long Creek with an open-air porch, southern-coastal cuisine, and a weekday 4-5:30pm happy hour.
- Waterfront
- Outdoor Seating
- Happy Hour
- Date Night
The Rustic Spoon — Pleasure House
Bayside comfort-food breakfast and brunch kitchen on Pleasure House Road, open long weekday hours with a modern, local-ingredient twist.
The StockpotHidden Gem
Early ViBe District cafe serving made-to-order soups, bone-broth stocks, and brunch classics in a European-cafe setting.
Tida Thai Cuisine
Family-owned Thai restaurant in the heart of Town Center on Constitution Drive, with traditional split lunch and dinner service.
Toni's Pizza
A family-run Kempsville pizzeria hand-tossing pies since 1976, alongside calzones and classic Italian pasta plates.
Tosa's Mood & Food
A husband-and-wife-owned Hilltop restaurant pairing a scratch appetizer-and-salad menu with a signature cocktail list.
Town Centre Pizzeria
A family-run Thalia/Town Center-area pizzeria known for hand-made pies, garlic knots, and cheesesteak subs.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Main Street Southern kitchen in Town Center with a dog-friendly covered patio and a weekday 4-6pm Hoot & Holler happy hour.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Happy Hour
- Brunch
Victoria's Pizzeria
Hand-tossed Italian pizzeria on North Great Neck Road with imported flour, fire-grilled wings, and a weekday 3-6pm dine-in happy hour.
Vino Italian Bistro — Kempsville
Fairfield Shopping Centre Italian bistro making its own bread and pasta, with a 400-plus-bottle wine list and Tuesday Wine Night half-price specials.
Viva Pizzeria & Ristorante
A 2024-opened neighborhood pizzeria near General Booth serving New York-style slices alongside a full scratch Italian menu.
Waterman's Surfside Grille
Forty-plus-year-old Boardwalk seafood house at 5th and Atlantic, famous for its fresh-squeezed Orange Crush and ocean-view dining room.
Windy City Pizza
Chicago transplants' deep-dish and thin-crust pizzeria on General Booth Boulevard, with ingredients shipped in from home and delivery to NAS Oceana.
Yamachen's Sushi House — General Booth
A General Booth Boulevard outpost of the family-run Yamachen's Sushi House chain, serving Japanese sushi since 2003.
Ynot Italian — Great Neck
Family-run Great Neck pizzeria and Italian kitchen with hand-tossed pies, stromboli, and chopped salads — the corridor's pizza-night default.
Ynot Italian — Kempsville
Kempsville outpost of the local Ynot Italian chain, serving wood-fired pizza and family-style Italian dishes with delivery.
Zia Marie
Family-run Italian dining room near Shore Drive with a chalkboard menu of linguine with clams, veal parmigiana, and white lasagna, open for dinner nightly except Tuesday.
Zoë's Steak and Seafood
ViBe District dinner-only steak-and-seafood restaurant on 19th Street, open Tuesday-Saturday evenings.
ZZAS Pizza
Boardwalk brick-oven sourdough pizzeria near the King Neptune statue, with a 130-year-old starter, a dog-friendly patio and dining room, and Thursday pup cups.
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Happy Hour