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“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.👍“

“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.“

“Heirloom is always a delight, and tonight, as we celebrated our wedding anniversary, was no exception! The watermelon gazpacho amuse-bouche was a sweet start to the meal, followed by Oysters on the Half shell (a personal favorite), and the appetizer special of Peach Burrata salad was lovely. The true star, however, had to be the Black Sea Bass, which was butterflied and grilled, served over rice and vegetables. The sauce had a gentle smokiness to it that built to a perfect lingering flavor that complimented the gentle grilling style extremely well! I was lucky to be one of the first privileged to try it. Crème brûlée for dessert was the perfect completion to the meal. We left feeling very happy, and VERY full! Thank you to your incredible team, who take such wonderful care of us, as well as every customer dining tonight, and every night. Hats off to Heirloom!“

“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.“

“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..“

“Best happy hour in town! Staff is super nice and friendly!“

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

“$2 champagne a must on ladies night.“

“So excited to try the new Las Palmas and it did not disappoint! The interior was well decorated and the servers were very quick and friendly!! We will be back.“

“Service was personable and prompt. Thanks, Devin!“

“light crowd, they were on the ball. Service tonight was on point. the musician and artist EJ Bollman was excellent, very talented.“

“Best burgers around! Delicious! 10/10“

“The food is superb! Very generous portions. Great service from Maddy.“

“Great staff, food, and vibes 😍“

“Went on a Sunday night and figured they would be busy because it was Valentines weekend. There was a long line when they opened. Had buffalo cauliflower and garlic fries. The garlic fries were everything. The pizza my husband and I shared was very good too. We had apple crisp for dessert which was also good. The only negative was the grapefruit hot honey margarita was a bit salty.“

“Shuffleboard heaven😍 staff was great and an awesome value!“

“Food was AMAZING!!!! Great service, quick service even on a busy night! VERY friendly staff!!! We went there twice on our trip, definitely 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend!!!“

“This is without a doubt one of the best family Mexican restaurants in Virginia. I'm from the West Coast and lived on the best Mexican food available where the ladies made corn tortillas by hand in front of you. While no Mexican restaurant does that here on the East Coast, you won't believe how good the food is at the Shore Drive, Tequila Jalisco. (Don't waste your time going to the other Tequila Jalisco's as it all depends on the chief.) The best chilies relleno I've ever eaten and each one of their steak dishes are unbelievably tasty, or go for the fajitas or one of their big fat burritos and be sure to treat yourself to their home made guacamole with chunks of avocado, all with a well made margarita. It took me a long time to find a decent Mexican restaurant here in Virginia Beach, but I've now found a home with friendly servers and a warm atmosphere. Life can be so good...“

“The most attentive and kind manager and staff ever! I have multiple food allergies and the manager and our waitress went above and beyond to not only ensure I had a safe meal, but also that I had options. Toni is the most phenomenal waitress ever! As if the food and service wasn't enough, certain nights the lounge has entertainment and we had a blast. I can't recommend Quemar enough.“

“So far the best of everything I have had at Virginia Beach. I cannot express how great it is.“

“Best Authentic Mexican food ever , with Tex mex with an authentic mecixcah twist“

“Never again. They are either short staffed or mismanaged. Yes they were busy, but should never take 30 minutes to be waited upon. More time to receive water that was never refilled and close to 2 hours waiting for food (still not received at the time of this review). Manager ignoring attempts to ask about our order and being dismissed when we were able to speak with them. Seek somewhere else to satisfy your seafood needs. This place ain’t it.“

“I like so much that place! And have everything I need!“

“Muy bien servicio en los envíos de dinero 💵“

“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.“

“Jazmín was our server when we happened to find this place for lunch. From the outside you may think its a little hole in the wall but WOW! the food was so good! I ordered steak tacos and was asked by Jazmín if I wanted flour or corn tortillas. I told her corn were usually falling apart. She told me they MAKE their corn tortillas and they were her favorite so I went with corn. Let me tell you, they were so frigging good I would go back just to get tacos with the corn tortillas! Great suggestion! She was really friendly and I definitely will be back. Check this place out....and go for the corn tortillas!“

“Absolutely delicious food and drinks!“

“High energy vibe!!! Good Times <3“

“We came in with a group of 25 people at 8:30pm and were welcomed in and sat quickly. Holly was very accommodating to our large group of kids and adults. Our servers, Elaina and Madalena were wonderful! They were friendly and so patient with our group and all of our separate checks. They easily kept track of all the different groups. Our food was all correct and hot and tasted delicious. We had a great last night of our Softball tournament week!“

“Seafood is always spot on, and the staff are super friendly and attentive. And, have been for decades.“

“I Dine there on July 16, 2022...I was with my family a group of 22 people...This was a new location for us...The Restaurant was very Clean & The Food was very DELICIOUS...Our server name was MANDY...She was SUPERB, AMAZING,WONDERFUL, FRIENDLY, & SHE HAD GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE..She really knew her job...Everyone was very very satisfied with her knowledge & Great Customer service...I will highly recommend this location to all my family & friends...I will be back soon & look forward to having MANDY as our server?“

“New Years Day brunch was delicious!!“

“my family liked this pizza a lot. it was deemed the best beach pizza by my 6,9,11 yo kids. only 1 block from the beach. calling in an order is cheaper but requires prepayment (cant blame the shop).

the wave is a half pizza and half stromboli/calzone combination. its a little greasy but sooooo good on the beach. we ate there once and got pizza on the beach twice“

“***UPDATED REVIEW****
Okay… I officially moved from 1 star to 5…. Here’s why: Shay Horst became the new manager this week. She made fantastic changes to the staff and menu and prices and kitchen.

She has changed the entire vibe of the restaurant. I love it now!“

“We always get Dough Boys pizza when we come to the beach and every time, delicious! Very sad they closed their location by the Boardwalk hotel closed as we used to go to that one with our parents and grandparents when we vacationed as kids but happy to see they're still around... and that the pizza is as good as we remeber.“

“Food was delicious and the service great! We will be back :)“

“My partner and I came for vacation and had a wonderful dinner at Tides. We really loved the cocktails, but the recommended country boil was top notch. Koku came to check on us and was super kind, made us laugh and gave us some great pointers on attractions in the local area. Thank you for a wonderful experience!“