50 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach

“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.👍“

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

“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.“

“We wanted to give a shout out to Chris! He was great. He is so personable and kind. We truly loved talking to him. Overall review of bar was outstanding we loved the drinks and French onion soup.“

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

“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.“

“We frequent Embassy Suites in Virginia Beach often since they opened, and we always make several visits to Article’s Bar and Grill. The only reason this post isn’t a 1star review is because of Christian and Tripp both went above and beyond with their customer service. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely friendly. They are a true asset behind the bar and know how to make guests feel welcome. Unfortunately, we did have a very awkward and unpleasant encounter with another bartender (Lori) on two separate visits. We weren’t the only ones who noticed, her attitude came across as rude and unhappy to be there, which made customers uncomfortable. The first time, we let it go because everyone can have an off day. But the second time, her energy was even worse. I did bring it up to a manager on site, and I truly hope it gets addressed because that type of experience can easily drive customers away. Aside from that, the wings were delicious, and the drinks that Christian and Tripp prepared were great. Until next time—we’re hoping for a better experience overall.“

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

“We were first time visitors to Park Lane Tavern. Service was truly amazing as the waitress was very informative . I ordered the London Broil with bordlaise sauce. The food was phenomenal. The steak was very tender and juicy. Do not pass on the bread pudding.“

“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 !“

“My family and I eat here every time we’re in town. The food is always excellent and the servers are friendly and attentive. The prices are great and the portions are HUGE. Well worth a visit if you haven’t checked it out yet.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Very good food and service.“

“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“

“We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere so much! Our waitress Erin was amazing! Great place to eat with top notch service and tasty food!“

“Great little spot for breakfast and lunch with reasonable prices and tasty food. I had the club sandwich, which was fresh and satisfying, while my husband ordered the Zombie, labeled as a local favorite. He really enjoyed the homemade chili in the dish and said it added great flavor. He did wish the burger patties had a bit more seasoning, but overall, it was a hearty and delicious meal. We’ll definitely be back to try more from their menu.“

“delish food and beer!!! we will def be back“

“Visited over the weekend and loved it! Ordered the pretzel for appetizer, it came out undercooked but staff quickly corrected the problem and comped it from our tab. PB&J burger was DELISH, with some of the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had. Our server Andi was very kind and attentive. Highly recommend dining here.“

“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.“

“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 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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“My wife and I come here often for special occasions! Last night, we celebrated my wife’s birthday. Casey was our server and she was so warm, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. She consistently checked up on us and made the experience amazing. Of course, a reason to come to the Hunt Room is the atmosphere. So romantic and cozy. Had live music which only added to the experience. Our food and drinks were perfect and my wife said it was the best birthday dinner ever. Thank you to the Hunt Room for making our night out so special.“

“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 👍“

“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!!“

“I had a Celebration of Life for my dad here this past Saturday. Everyone was wonderful, respectful, took amazing care of me and our guests. The food was fantastic! Everyone remarked how great it was. The setup was perfect. Seriously, everything was perfect. I can not thank you enough for what you all did. You made it so easy for me trying to have a pre-plan, and then an actual plan, and then the actual event itself. I tried to thank all of the servers before we left but there were also the cooks and everyone else involved who I didn't see and get to thank. So please please let everyone who was part of this know that they all are appreciated. What they all did made a very hard day so much better.“

“Awesome place to eat, food is always consistent!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Tina, thank you so much for the awesome shrimp dinner!!! It the best shrimp I've had a very long time. Thank you for going above & beyond to make me & my tummy � I hope you are blessed with nothing but good vibes& good krama�“

“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..“

“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.“

“Really good spicy Bloody Mary!“

“Absolutely delicious food and drinks!“

“Greet place to go. Luv it“

“Party of 11. Considering the people, it was a nice experience. Hush puppies are some of the best I've had. Not greasy in the least. Light and fluffy! Lol.. Seriously , my entree came out a little overdone, they replaced it with no hassle. Mixed up two orders. But that wasn't their fault. All in all, a good dinner.

Parking: Early bird gets the worm.

Kid-friendliness: Booster seat, or highchair if needed.“

“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!“

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

“The food redeemed the initial impression of this place. Five 20-something females were gathered around the hostess stand chatting and finally acknowledged us, only to dismiss us with a proposed 15+minute wait because of "reservations." I defy anyone to find "reservations" on the website, FB, etc. for this restaurant on Pleasure House Road. The unfriendly attitude surprised me as VB is a tourist town and not just down on the strip. Because we had another engagement, we opted for dinner service at the bar; which is a bit too tall for comfort. The bartender was busy and we waited. We were finally able to order and had very good crab cakes and seafood Alfredo (a little watery). The surprise was the succotash ; which I would never ordinarily eat because lima beans are a hard NO. This succotash was made with edamame; very creative and tasty. Throughout the meal we watched several tables remain empty and the group of girls continue to cluster at the hostess stand. Management might want to eliminate some payroll overages. One last thing was a slovenly and surly looking young man with more hair hanging in his face than seemed hygienic; so glad he didn't serve us! As the start to our date night this was not a great success, but we had a good meal. This restaurant is recommended with "reservation".“

“My first time dining at Terrapin and the service and food are amazing!“

“the best bartenders and coldest beer.“

“High energy vibe!!! Good Times <3“

“Awesome GC. Friendly & helpful staff!“