eat: an american bistro

A Gem 💎 in virginia beach, the food is amazing the space is cute quaint and the drinks are amazing. Date night must .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

This place looks a bit like a dive on the outside but the food is phenomenal!! We took a chance based on the reviews and its popularity with the locals and were not disappointed! The filet and the crab cake entrees were amazing! The wine and bread were really good. The banana bread pudding and coffee for dessert were perfection. We wanted to go back the next night!

Coming in for so many years in a row I would love to see something new in the menu. A specially seafood. We like the small menu, not to complicated dishes. It would be nice to have more choices of fish.

This restaurant looks modest from the outside but the food is terrific! We had the crispy rice paper halibut, which was absolutely delicious, and the chicken and shiitake pot stickers, which had a unique flavor (thanks perhaps to the Szechuan chili oil).

So amazing, must try the halibut! Waiter was so nice and helpful, will definitely become a staple for when we visit!

Very much enjoyed the food here and found the service excellent. We had the paella, which was great, along with the Tuscan Kale Salad and two appetizers: Ants on a Log and the Octopus. All very good. We will be back!

Simply the best meal I've had on the ocean front. The venue is cozy, the food is unbeatable, and the staff is wonderful. I had the special for the evening...paella. It exceeded expectations. Others in the party and the Filet and the burger. Both were the best we've found so far in the area. We will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was amazing. I made a reservation a few months ago through OpenTable for my birthday. I had to make several changes and whoever I was communicating with via email was very friendly. We even had to make a change about an hour before the reservation and they were very accommodating. We ordered a bunch of different appetizers for the table, including ants on a log (my fav), chicken and shiitake potstickers (also a fav), oysters Rockefeller, and a few deviled eggs. I ordered the halibut for my meal, while others ordered the crabcakes, burgers, and the huli huli special. Everything was absolutely amazing. A perfect end to my birthday!

Everything was just okay. The place was okay, the food was okay, and the service was good. Overall, it was just okay, and for the price point, it's not really worth it.

Leaping Lizard 🦎 is a friendly “real food” restaurant. Do not miss their French Baker Veronique! She is baking on weekends 😋

Delaney did a great job, as always. Will jumped in when needed. Food was great; just miss some of the old dishes like their pork chop.

The food was excellent as was our service. Our friends from Denver were very impressed with our favorite local eatery.

Absolutely incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was elegant and welcoming. The interior design is stunning—sophisticated yet cozy.
The service was exceptional—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. Our server made excellent recommendations and ensured everything was perfect throughout the evening.
The food? Absolutely next-level. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and put real passion into their cooking. The wine list was great!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

My wife and I go here every time we stay in Virginia Beach, VA for vacation! They never disappoint! Wait staff was so good. Accommodating us even when asking to be relocated from outside when we were attacked by flies. The food was fantastic as usual. Sadly, the pork chop I had last time was off the menu. But I loved my filet just as much! We would not hesitate to come back again anytime.

One of the best meals we had in VB. Pleasantly greeted, promptly seated. Very nice waiter and delicious food. Highly recommend!