American & Comfort Food: Restaurants in Virginia Beach
Burgers, wings, diners, and hearty plates — the everyday standbys from Hilltop to Kempsville.
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All restaurants1608 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.
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.
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
Black Angus Restaurant
Family-owned Tidewater steakhouse since 1952, now on Great Neck Road, known for hand-cut Black Angus steaks and Spiros Chicken.
Cobalt Grille
Polished Hilltop grille with seared scallops, whole bronzino, a Monday-Saturday 3-6pm happy hour, and $15 burger Tuesdays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No Frill Bar & Grill
Hilltop North Shopping Center grill known for tempura fried soft-shell crab and barbecue ribs, with Sunday brunch.
Park Lane Tavern — Kempsville
A European-style tavern in Kemps River Crossing offering a dedicated brunch menu alongside gluten-free pub fare.
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.
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.
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 Lucky Penny
A smash-burger-and-cocktail bar near NAS Oceana with pool tables, arcade games, and live music on weekend nights.
The Pink DinghyHidden Gem
ViBe District restaurant, bar, and market built around small plates, natural wines, and tropical cocktails — 'a habitat for the soul.'
Tosa's Mood & Food
A husband-and-wife-owned Hilltop restaurant pairing a scratch appetizer-and-salad menu with a signature cocktail list.