Food scene
The Pink Dinghy
609 19th StEclectic food spot. Nice wine selection too.
The Stockpot
700 19th StVery nice, quaint, farm to fork restaurant.
One of the better secrets at the ocean front. If they're not Michelin star, they're very close.
38 locals recommend
eat: an american bistro
4005 Atlantic AveOne of the better secrets at the ocean front. If they're not Michelin star, they're very close.
Might be the best restaurant. Great steaks. Amazing wine. A place to celebrate a special occasion for sure. Make a reservation if you plan on eating here.
27 locals recommend
Zoes
713 19th StMight be the best restaurant. Great steaks. Amazing wine. A place to celebrate a special occasion for sure. Make a reservation if you plan on eating here.
Esoteric
501 Virginia Beach BlvdMichelin Star. Toss up between Terrapin and Zoës. This is is amazing. Truly. A place to celebrate a very special occasion. Please make a reservation if you plan on dining here.
46 locals recommend
Terrapin Restaurant
3102 Holly RdMichelin Star. Toss up between Terrapin and Zoës. This is is amazing. Truly. A place to celebrate a very special occasion. Please make a reservation if you plan on dining here.
The best view in Virginia Beach. Plan on making a reservation if you plan on dining here.
34 locals recommend
Orion's Roof
4201 Atlantic AvenueThe best view in Virginia Beach. Plan on making a reservation if you plan on dining here.
Great local owned farm to fork restaurant. They have another location in Norfolk.
65 locals recommend
Commune
501 Virginia Beach BlvdGreat local owned farm to fork restaurant. They have another location in Norfolk.
Local owned coffee shop with great sandwiches and grab and go snacks. Very nice merchandise too for souvenirs and such. Tell Dwayne or Rachel we say hello.
43 locals recommend
Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar
1807 Mediterranean AveLocal owned coffee shop with great sandwiches and grab and go snacks. Very nice merchandise too for souvenirs and such. Tell Dwayne or Rachel we say hello.
Aldo's Ristorante
1860 Laskin RdAnother local owned, well established Italian Restaurant.
Walking distance. Local owned, relatively recent upstate bakery. Great baked treats! Breakfast and lunch. Check their hours first.
14 locals recommend
May's Parlor
2708 Pacific AveWalking distance. Local owned, relatively recent upstate bakery. Great baked treats! Breakfast and lunch. Check their hours first.
Great local owned sports/raw bar. Plenty of tvs, outdoor dining (weather permitting).
23 locals recommend
CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar
2407 Pacific AveGreat local owned sports/raw bar. Plenty of tvs, outdoor dining (weather permitting).
A great, locally owned organic smoothie and juice shop. They have killer açaí bowls!
13 locals recommend
The Green Cat Juice Bar & Market
3801 Pacific AveA great, locally owned organic smoothie and juice shop. They have killer açaí bowls!
Walking distance. Great food. Great service. I usually go with one of their fish options. They have great appetizers and an outstanding raw bar. One of our favorites.
61 locals recommend
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd StWalking distance. Great food. Great service. I usually go with one of their fish options. They have great appetizers and an outstanding raw bar. One of our favorites.
Great local seafood spot. Rumor has it they have the best happy hour.
11 locals recommend
The Atlantic
3004 Pacific AveGreat local seafood spot. Rumor has it they have the best happy hour.
Barrel 17
1706 Mediterranean Avecozy local owned restaurant with bar service. Great sandwiches/sides.
Standard American Chinese takeout. If that's your style, this is your place. General Tso, orange chicken, fried rice, lo main. All of that. And it's right across the street! Place has been here for quite a bit.
Golden City III
207 25th StStandard American Chinese takeout. If that's your style, this is your place. General Tso, orange chicken, fried rice, lo main. All of that. And it's right across the street! Place has been here for quite a bit.
They don't take reservations, but they have one of the better views of the boardwalk/ocean. On Atlantic. They have valet service if you care to drive.
194 locals recommend
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveThey don't take reservations, but they have one of the better views of the boardwalk/ocean. On Atlantic. They have valet service if you care to drive.
Local (and closest) grocery store. They have rewards/discounts if you sign up for their free membership. Or ask the cashier to use theirs (they have good customer service).
33 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
2800 Arctic AveLocal (and closest) grocery store. They have rewards/discounts if you sign up for their free membership. Or ask the cashier to use theirs (they have good customer service).
Very well established Italian Restaurant on Atlantic. They have valet service if necessary. Off season, there is a half off entree deal for dinner onSundays.
31 locals recommend
Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic AveVery well established Italian Restaurant on Atlantic. They have valet service if necessary. Off season, there is a half off entree deal for dinner onSundays.
Walking distance. Place can get crowded for breakfast, so try to beat the rush if you can! Well established breakfast and lunch spot with home cooking choices. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelettes, sandwiches, etc.
78 locals recommend
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StWalking distance. Place can get crowded for breakfast, so try to beat the rush if you can! Well established breakfast and lunch spot with home cooking choices. Pancakes, biscuits and gravy, omelettes, sandwiches, etc.