Restaurants in ViBe Creative District, Virginia Beach
The arts district a few blocks inland from the Oceanfront — murals, indie coffee, craft breweries, and a monthly First Friday night market.
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All of ViBe Creative DistrictBarrel 17
ViBe District burger bar known for wagyu patties, house-made bacon jam, and a full plant-based menu, a short walk from the Oceanfront.
- Vegan & Vegetarian Options
- Hidden Gem
Commune
Farm-to-table ViBe District bakery-cafe sourcing over 90% of its ingredients from local sustainable farms, with everything made from scratch.
- Vegan & Vegetarian Options
- Hidden Gem
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.
- Outdoor Seating
- Open Late
Mary's Kitchen
Seventy-plus-year-old ViBe District breakfast institution making scratch buttermilk biscuits and country cooking since 1951, open daily 7am-2pm.
- Family Friendly
- Hidden Gem
Taqueria Jessy's
Traditional taqueria near the ViBe District serving chilaquiles at breakfast through mole, birria burritos, and pozole at dinner, daily 9am-9pm.
- Family Friendly
- Vegan & Vegetarian Options
The Pink Dinghy
ViBe District restaurant, bar, and market built around small plates, natural wines, and tropical cocktails — 'a habitat for the soul.'
- Date Night
- Hidden Gem
The Stockpot
Early ViBe District cafe serving made-to-order soups, bone-broth stocks, and brunch classics in a European-cafe setting.
- Hidden Gem
Zoë's Steak and Seafood
ViBe District dinner-only steak-and-seafood restaurant on 19th Street, open Tuesday-Saturday evenings.
- Date Night