50 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach

“I am a member of the wine club here. The food is excellent and the wine is awesome ! Tonight the service was top notch! Highly recommend.“

“This place is amazing and has some of the best food I have ever had!“

“We just had a large birthday party there last night are waitress. Kasey was awesome. There was 20 of us girls and she did not miss a beat. All the food was wonderful. It was my first time there as well as majority of the girls and everything was wonderful from the drinks to the food we will be back.👍“

“Awesome everything - appies, beer, donuts, music, service…all excellent! A+ per usual!!!“

“Great tapas. Great service. Friendly staff.“

“Ate here Thursday the 10th, food was tasty. The parking was confusing as there were signs all over of the risk of being towed. Asked someone in parking lot how the restaurant is. They stated very rustic but food is good. Our server Lindsey was awesome. Choice of beer on tap was mostly IPAs, not our favorites. Not many Craft beers available. I got the DB Vienna Lager which is always a good fall back when there's nothing else. The IPA my partner had was your typical grapefruity bitter IPA, not good. We ordered a dozen Clams Casino which were made to perfection! And we shared the Blackened Tuna cooked medium served on a roll. Yummy. It came with a little cup of wasabi a little too intense for our taste buds so we asked for tartar sauce instead. This came with a generous amount of Hush Puppies with butter on the side. I have never been offered butter with my Hush Puppies but I will be asking for it this way from now on, delish. Staff was very accommodating and friendly.“

“First time here. All the staff greeted with a smile and was so nice. We got the Jerk egg rolls, chicken Philly egg rolls and the parmesan chicken eggrolls to eat some there and take with us. I was a little hesitant to get the Parmesan chicken rolls but I have to say they were my favorite. Oh and we got the Mac and cheese stuffed wings and they were delicious as well. Thanks J & K Styles for a great experience. When ever we’re back in Virginia we will be back.“

“Great times to be had at this fine establishment.“

“Just had a very delicious brunch after church at Driftwood Kitchen on Pacific Avenue! A convenient bonus is they have a parking lot available which we appreciate! Hubs had the salmon Benedict with hash which he thoroughly enjoyed along with a Spicy Margarita, yum! Today's special was red, white & blue pancakes with a side so l ordered that with homemade hash as my side, probably the best hash l've had! The pancakes were on point with the white chocolate chips & fresh blueberries inside and fresh strawberries on top! I would definitely order the same dish again, perfection! The bloody Mary's & mimosas were $5 & tasty! Our server & bar tender, Kat H. was very helpful & kind! We certainly want to go back! Happy Hour 3-6pm, closed Mondays,on Sundays they close at 3pm.“

“I am so glad that my wife and I went here to Park Lane Tavern tonight. We have been so close so many times for that past five years and have never gone. We definitely experienced a great place… our drinks were perfect, as well as our food!!!… and our waiter Douglas was the best. Jim was amazing as well!!! We will be going back soon and very soon❤️❤️!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Olive (Jenna)was the best waitress ! She was awesome ! We got great well timed service with her when we go back we would love to have Olive ! Fantastic service !“

“Delicious food, great prices, and excellent service!“

“I Love this restaurant! I'm hoping it stays open many years to come. The food is consistently perfect and the staff always friendly and on point!“

“Really enjoyed this restaurant. Service, atmosphere and most of the food was very good. We were looking forward to the baked wings but they were quite soggy. When we mentioned it to the bartender, she had cook new wings They were still not enjoyable for us. We Will Definitely frequent this establishment again. The food overall is definitely very good.“

“Let me be “frank” ? The new location of Kevin’s Dog House is really great, and well worth a visit! The light filled space is clean, nicely laid-out and retains the casual Rock n Roll vibe of the previous place, but the main attraction are the delicious dogs! Kevin, Evie, and Matt run a smooth ship, and make you feel like family! ? Can’t wait to return!!“

“We have been going here for a few years now so I figured I would post a review. The atmosphere is very old school/hole in the wall/local secret. The food is amazing. This place is SO much better than a lot of the similar spots near by. I have yet to be let down by anything I order here and the home fries are the best. Service can be a little slow due to it usually only being one or to people waiting tables but they are always super friendly and the food is worth the wait.“

“We absolutely love Shadowlawn Eats! Great food, amazing people, cozy atmosphere and beautiful music! 🎶👍🙌“

“We loved our service here! The waitress was incredibly helpfulC friendly and patient with our larger party. She was able to recommend items from the brunch menu, she gave us her favorite foods to try and she was great at describing the foods so we could make a good decision.

The ambiance is nicely decorated to match the vibe of the menu and its name being a craft house. The art in the bathroom was not just art but an ode to food information as it was packed with facts and beautiful art.

We had an about a 30 min wait but it went fast and the food and service did not disappoint. Everyone enjoyed their foods, we tried a lot of items from the brunch menu simply because we know this place will switch the options up.

Mimosa flight: favorite was the pineapple, least favorite was the orange juice.
The Big A** Pretzel was like a bagel consistency and even had like everything bagel seasoning. The cheese sauce served with it was incredibly delicious.
The Bone Marrow was excellent- the toasted bread was perfect and the Rockefeller oysters were cooked perfectly.

Some of the other items not pictured were more from the brunch menu and we all agree it was a 5/5 experience and would love to return when in town.

Parking: Located in a multi business plaza

Kid-friendliness: High chairs available“

“Went here for my Birthday. Party of five. Excellent treatment, Excellent food and atmosphere! Soft crab to die for! Everyone loved what they ordered. Had a great Birthday dinner. Bravo Tempt! Coming back for the soft crab.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Everything that our party ordered was served fresh and was made in house. The key lime pie and the house pickles are must haves. I highly recommend this hidden gem“

“EXCELLENT DRINKs Long Island iced tea.The Bacon double burgers and sunrise burger was very good. And Sweet potato fries with maple deep amazing.“

“The service, omg was amazing, I applaud all the servers, spot on!! The food was delicious and portions were big!! The price is sooooo affordable! I will definitely be back!!“

“First time visiting Union Ale House and tried the braised short rib tacos that were suggested by Bry. They were very good and the grilled lime complimented them well. The food was great, as was the service by Bry. Will be back in the near future!“

“great atmosphere, food was really good. I would recommend the poke tuna tacos and the gingerbread stout was very yummy. our server makiah was very nice and did a great job.“

“Love this place! Good food and great service!“

“Coastal Cafe is the “Cheers Bar” of the Kempsville area. You wanna go where everybody knows your name? This is it and they are very involved in the community. Stop in and say hi to owner Barrie Engle, the Taylor Sisters, Chef, Allie and the rest of the gang at Coastal!“

“Absolutely delicious food and cocktais, with a fun vibe and views of the distillery. I highly recommend the pan roasted venison, with any of their cocktails, Old Cavalier Whiskey, or really any of their whiskeys.

Kid-friendliness: There are dishes for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are elevators.“

“Really good food with many options. Employees are very nice. Love the photos on wall make a good atmosphere 😁

Kid-friendliness: Arcade machines in the back. Very fun 🤩

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs needed 👍“

“Our dining experience was amazing! The customer service we experienced from the moment we walked in the door was outstanding! The employees make you feel so welcomed even on busy day! Our food delicious and came out rather quickly inspite of the restaurant being full. We will return! Thank you to your entire staff for making our Saturday morning breakfast wonderful!“

“Great food! Awesome atmosphere. Stopped at this random store and food was amazing.... we all loved it! From the hand cut fries, chicken/steak philly, thick burger, hot dog and even amazing grilled cheese’s! We will be back.“

“A great time, decent food for the price. Only exception to my night out was the crazy patron doing duster in the bathroom. Between karaoke sets she was hassling other patrons about someone named "joshie". She eventually started beefing with security. Would def come out again.“

“Best shakes ever. The owner is so nice and pleasant every time I go in. Definitely the place to go if you’re in the mood for something healthy“

“Cute spot. I recommend the Heart Attack burger, it's phenomenal - Burger, cheese, egg, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted bun. I also like Uncle Tito's Chicken Sub - chicken, and cheddar, in a buttered toasted sub. Friendly service. Fair pricing.“

“Atmosphere was just about perfect. The front of the restaurant has decorations that obscure the view of the restaurant to anyone that walks in and is standing in the front- they should fix that. The quality of the food was more than acceptable. Prices were fair. Would go again.“

“The service, omg was amazing, I applaud all the servers, spot on!! The food was delicious and portions were big!! The price is sooooo affordable! I will definitely be back!!“

“Best Greek salad pretty much anywhere on the planet! 😄 They may have better salads on Mars, but I haven’t been there yet.“

“Great little bar. They've made some changes since the new ownership took over. It's not a dark in there any more. Food was good. Prices are reasonable. Service was with a smile. Great little neighborhood bar to grab a drink & some food.“

“The service the food the vibe“

“Great food,and service.....Our bartender Judy,was awesome....will definitely be back“

“Good food and GREAT drinks and service, highly recommend! I have the pleasure of having Sydney M. serve me at the bar on my last few visits, she is awesome! Go see her..“

“Awesome place to visit. Outside seating with the best views of the beach. The service and food were top notch. Will be back!“

“Great times in a friendly atmosphere. Daily specials and fantastic food!“

“We have eaten several breakfasts - all have been high quality at very reasonable cost. Great waffles. I am now eating dinner here ordered a bowl of seafood soup and chicken street tacos. The seafood soup was amazing- fresh seafood and spices, cream sauce was rich but not too heavy. Tacos were unexpected treat. Fire roasted corn, flavorful chicken, spices were a tasty j*** with nice heat and tamarind .This restaurant should be crowded. Why eat lousy fast food or overpriced franchised food when you can eat here. It does feel odd to walk into the Crowne Plaza hotel to get there but do it! You will be surprised by friendly attentive staff and great food for very little!“

“Absolutely delicious food and drinks!“

“Really good spicy Bloody Mary!“

“Food was pretty good. Service was great! Disappointed in the cheap Verdi “ champagne “used for mimosas.“

“My family and friends dined at this restaurant for over 40 years and the food and the service were always the best!“

“Jason the bartender was A1! Service was amazing. Food was scrumptious and the ambiance was prefect for our date night. This definitely is one of our top 3 pick.“

“Mermaids in Virginia Beach is a lot of fun!! Went in there the other night with some friends and the girls were so friendly, they made us feel right at home. They were amazing to watch! I was told they are getting ready for the Pole and Floor show competition on Saturday, May 18th. I think that's worth going to just from what I saw. The specials were fantastic and the menu was great for either a late night snack or a quick lunch. The music was good, kept everyone upbeat and the security was visible, but not over imposing, and that made everyone comfortable. Can't wait to go back and drag a few more friends out! Of course I would feel comfortable walking in there alone for a drink and a snack :)“