Leaping Lizard Cafe

4408 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach
(757) 460-5327

Recent Reviews

Sabrina S

Little hidden gem, with a great menu, and atmosphere. The breads are homemade, salmon chowder delish, and almond sugar cookie the perfect ending. I'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matthew O'Connor

Serves fantastic locally sourced dishes with an ever changing special menu that's delicious!Also has the best key lime pie I've ever had (and great baked goods in general)!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brad Hoyt

Great diner. Food is excellent and portions are bigger than you might think. It's like dining in an eclectic southern back porch. Really good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jayan K. Duggal (Jayn)

Nice people surviving, but food was okish. We had to wait for almost 45 minutes to be served for a small order.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

Stacie Crandall

Great local place. Food is fresh and breads are great. Outdoor seating is comfortable and cozy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Keenan

This place is a little bit of a hidden gem, although the bustling parking lot might suggest otherwise. Despite its inconspicuous location, the restaurant boasts a beautiful outdoor space and a charming chicken coop in the back, promising fresh ingredients straight from the source. The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods fills the air as you enter, tempting even the most disciplined diner. While I didn’t indulge in the bakery treats, I can attest to the freshness and flavor of my tuna melt. The service was impeccable, enhancing the overall dining experience. However, the chaotic parking situation is worth noting; securing a spot was a challenge, and maneuvering in and out of the lot proved to be quite the task. Additionally, the restroom facilities are limited to portable toilets in the back. Despite these minor inconveniences, I would still highly recommend this restaurant for its delicious food and exceptional service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna

Jennifer Brown

Live this place!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna, Potato

Cheryl Guinto

Best place ever! Hunter Burger is my Fav.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Steve G

Great place and I was sure glad we made reservations for Sunday brunch. This place has great food and it's very popular. Brewed coffee was very good which is rare.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sharon

I can't say enough good things about this place! The service, atmosphere, and the food! The parking is a little tight, but there is someone directing you to the available spaces.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Cake Benedict

Austin

Amazing food and service. We sat out back with a few moody critters out back. Loved every minute of it! We had the Burger & Chicken Salad Sandwich and bloody Mary’s. 11/10. Will stop every-time I am in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hunter Burger, Chicken Salad, Big Bowl of Soup

Curtis Mandeville

Love visiting the Leaping Lizard Cafe. The menu is very unique to the area and great ingredients. The staff has always been super friendly and responsive no matter how busy they are. And it's always nice to visit the animals in the backyard.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, Crab Cake Benedict, Duck Tacos, Hunter Burger, Salmon Cake Benedict

Norm Lyster

Super low-key restaurant offering an eclectic menu where everything is tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

mo medina

First time there. Food was absolutely delicious. I had the Duck hash. The coffee wasn't great but there were a lot of other drink options available.Parking: Ample parking but I imagine during the tourist season it could get pretty packed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Ladner

Love the place. When we visit our daughter in Virginia Beach, we always go there once or twice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hunter Burger, Fish Tacos, Chicken Salad

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