Driftwood Kitchen
Driftwood Kitchen is a seafood restaurant in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, located at 3623 Pacific Avenue. An oceanfront-district brunch-to-raw-bar spot known for Eggs Benedict by day and a $5 High Five Happy Hour every afternoon.
Driftwood Kitchen serves brunch, lunch, and a raw bar/dinner menu just off the Boardwalk on Pacific Avenue, with a kitchen built around Eggs Benedict, seared tuna, mahi mahi, and fresh oysters. The restaurant runs brunch or lunch service daily from 9am to 3pm, then shifts into raw bar and dinner service through 9pm Tuesday through Saturday. Its daily 'High Five Happy Hour' (3-6pm) discounts appetizers alongside $5 wines, well drinks, and bottled beer. The restaurant is closed Mondays and offers online ordering, catering, and private-party bookings.
- Brunch
- Happy Hour
Amenities
- Raw bar
- Online ordering for pickup/delivery
- Private event space
- Catering
Happy Hour
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun — 3pm-6pm
Know Before You Go
- Best for: Weekend brunch with a raw bar option, An affordable oceanfront happy hour
- Consider skipping if: Closed Mondays
Visit
- Address: 3623 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 233-8753
- Website: https://driftwoodkitchenvb.com/
Last verified 2026-07-24.
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