Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

• Covered outdoor patio (dog-friendly)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri — 4pm-6pm (Hoot & Holler Happy Hour — drink and food specials)

• Address: 4501 Main St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, Virginia Beach, VA
• Phone: (757) 264-4808
• Website: https://tupelohoneycafe.com/restaurant/virginia-beach/

Last verified 2026-07-11.

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