We absolutely love eating on the deck & the service is amazing! Givanna is always super friendly and the best server in VA Beach !
Elizabeth Bussey
Sara was my wedding coordinator for my wedding and she was AMAZING!! She made my wedding day perfect and was always thinking ahead and great at coming up with solutions/ideas for wedding day when I needed help. So many of our guests were raving about how amazing the wedding day was! It was truly the best day ever and couldn’t have done it without Sara and the rest of the Lesner Inn staff. Highly recommend having your wedding here and having Sara as your wedding coordinator! The views, food, and staff is 10/10!!
Lisa McKittrick
Lesner Inn was an incredible wedding venue-absolutely amazing views and top-notch service from start to finish. Our coordinator, Noelle, was hands down the best and made the entire planning process seamless and stress-free. She was there for us every step of the way including on the day of. We opted for an appetizer-style menu and the food was great. There was more than enough food and drinks for our 100 guests. The servers and bartenders were friendly and patient. Lesner Inn accommodated the 90's cover band we brought in and made sure they had everything they needed. We could not have asked for a better day. I cannot recommend Lesner Inn enough.
Emily Fullman
We had an amazing experience with this venue for our wedding. From start to finish, the coordination was seamless and truly took so much stress off our shoulders. The staff was incredibly helpful, attentive, and professional throughout the entire day, making everything run smoothly and allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration.
The only small hiccup was with the food, specifically the steak being a bit overcooked, despite mentioning our preference to the staff beforehand. That said, this was a minor issue in an otherwise wonderful experience. Everything else exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful to the team for helping make our wedding day so special!
Catherine “Cat” Taylor Peterson
Absolutely incredible wedding venue: Top notch style, waterfront views, food, and staff.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. The venue exceeded every expectation, and the staff is truly exceptional. Alexis and Noelle were our wedding planner and day-of-coordinator, and the planning process and execution went above and beyond in every possible way. Alexis, Noelle, and their team were attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day flawless. We initially chose only the day-of-coordination package, and later added the full planning and design package. Worth every penny! I was spending countless hours trying to bring all the elements of my vision together cohesively. With Alexis and Noelle’s services, the colors, textures, styles, and materials flowed seamlessly, and my vision was brought to life. This alleviated so much stress, and allowed us to actually ENJOY the planning process. They were also incremental in walking us through decisions on design elements to optimize our budget. Lastly, the weeks and days leading up to our wedding were far more peaceful with Alexis and Noelle handling all vendor coordination and communications!
We’ve received several compliments from our guests, many saying it was the best wedding they had ever attended. That wouldn’t have been possible without this amazing team and venue. If you’re looking for a place that delivers peofessionalism, heartfelt service, and an incredible experience, look no further. We are forever grateful!
rachel fiskus
You honestly can’t beat the view here it’s easily one of the best in all of Virginia Beach. The water, the sunsets, the breeze coming off the bay… absolutely beautiful.
The venue itself is gorgeous too. Whether you’re there for an event, a wedding, or just enjoying the scenery, it’s a stunning spot with a peaceful, coastal vibe.
A truly beautiful venue with a view that never disappoints. Perfect Shore Drive gem.
Paula Kelk
Everyone was so nice!
Aay'han Jurir
The Lesner Inn was honestly the perfect place for our wedding and I can't recommend them enough! Working with them took so much stress off our shoulders. Noelle and Laine were especially amazing! They walked us through every detail and made sure everything was timed out great. On the day of the wedding, they more than knocked it out of the park, they went above and beyond! The setup was amazing, the decorations beautiful, the food tasty, and the staff so coordinated and proactive. Laine and Noelle even helped the me (the bride) with a dress malfunction. We got so many compliments from guests about how great our wedding was and we never would have been able to pull it off if not for the Lesner Inn and its amazing staff. Highest recommendation!
Ken Messner
Great event location year round
Olivia Queen
The Lesner Inn was truly the wedding venue of our dreams! From the stunning waterfront views to the elegant indoor space, everything about this venue is absolutely beautiful. It offered the perfect blend of coastal charm and timeless elegance, exactly the atmosphere we wanted for our day.
But what made our experience truly unforgettable was working with Noelle, our incredible coordinator. She went above and beyond in every possible way. Always organized, calm, and on top of every detail. From our very first meeting, she made us feel so supported and confident that everything would run smoothly (and it did!). On the wedding day, Noelle and the Lesner Inn team executed everything perfectly — from ceremony setup to the flow of the reception — so we could just relax and enjoy every moment.
Our guests are still raving about the view, the food, and how seamless the whole evening felt. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day or a better team to bring it all together. If you’re looking for a venue that’s beautiful, well-managed, and truly cares about their couples, The Lesner Inn and Noelle are an absolute dream to work with.
From the moment we walked into Lesner Inn, we immediately knew this was the place we wanted to have our wedding. The venue is beautiful. From start to finish working with Noelle was an absolute pleasure, and she really helped make the entire wedding planning process easy and straightforward. She was communicative, always available to answer questions, and went above and beyond for us. We had our ceremony on the upper patio deck, cocktail hour was downstairs in the waterside deck, and the reception was in Lesner Hall. Our entire wedding day was stress free and perfect - we could not have been happier with our choice to get married here.
All of our guests had a wonderful time and we loved how intimate the venue felt. Everyone raved about the food, especially the appetizers and French fry bar. The staff was highly attentive to us throughout the entire evening, especially after the ceremony when my husband and I took some time to ourselves in the bridal suite during cocktail hour - bringing us appetizers and drinks and making sure we had everything we needed.
The sunny fall weather, epic sunset, and dolphins in the background during the ceremony was the cherry on top. Thank you to Noelle and the entire Lesner Inn team for being a part of our special day, you all were fantastic, and a lot of great memories were made here that day.
Rachel King
We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect setting for our wedding than The Lesner Inn! The venue is absolutely stunning. Alexis and her staff were incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely caring—they made everything feel seamless and stress-free. We could not be more grateful for The Lesner Inn team making our wedding day absolutely perfect!!!
Lauren Grote
Beautiful location on the water offering perfect sunsets. Had a large group event there last Saturday evening that was fun with open bar, entertainment, buffet dinner & hors d'ouevres. Food was ok but selections could have been better and appetizers ran out unfortunately. Great waitstaff & nice venue for events!
Michaela
We went here on a bus trip. I’m not allowed soda. I don’t drink alcohol and there was no iced tea to drink like in all other restaurants. They ran out of grapes. When the staff was told they didn’t put anymore out yet we were told they were working on it. When I asked about iced tea I was told she’d check in to it and not told anything more. Like they couldn’t have gotten me tea bags water and ice to make my own. The choices for our meal wasn’t anything I eat the steak was raw (so gross) and I don’t eat seafood and I havent eaten since breakfast at the hotel. What a sad stop on the bus trip
We absolutely love eating on the deck & the service is amazing! Givanna is always super friendly and the best server in VA Beach !
Sara was my wedding coordinator for my wedding and she was AMAZING!! She made my wedding day perfect and was always thinking ahead and great at coming up with solutions/ideas for wedding day when I needed help. So many of our guests were raving about how amazing the wedding day was! It was truly the best day ever and couldn’t have done it without Sara and the rest of the Lesner Inn staff. Highly recommend having your wedding here and having Sara as your wedding coordinator! The views, food, and staff is 10/10!!
Lesner Inn was an incredible wedding venue-absolutely amazing views and top-notch service from start to finish. Our coordinator, Noelle, was hands down the best and made the entire planning process seamless and stress-free. She was there for us every step of the way including on the day of. We opted for an appetizer-style menu and the food was great. There was more than enough food and drinks for our 100 guests. The servers and bartenders were friendly and patient. Lesner Inn accommodated the 90's cover band we brought in and made sure they had everything they needed. We could not have asked for a better day. I cannot recommend Lesner Inn enough.
We had an amazing experience with this venue for our wedding. From start to finish, the coordination was seamless and truly took so much stress off our shoulders. The staff was incredibly helpful, attentive, and professional throughout the entire day, making everything run smoothly and allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration.
The only small hiccup was with the food, specifically the steak being a bit overcooked, despite mentioning our preference to the staff beforehand. That said, this was a minor issue in an otherwise wonderful experience. Everything else exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful to the team for helping make our wedding day so special!
Absolutely incredible wedding venue: Top notch style, waterfront views, food, and staff.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. The venue exceeded every expectation, and the staff is truly exceptional. Alexis and Noelle were our wedding planner and day-of-coordinator, and the planning process and execution went above and beyond in every possible way. Alexis, Noelle, and their team were attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day flawless. We initially chose only the day-of-coordination package, and later added the full planning and design package. Worth every penny! I was spending countless hours trying to bring all the elements of my vision together cohesively. With Alexis and Noelle’s services, the colors, textures, styles, and materials flowed seamlessly, and my vision was brought to life. This alleviated so much stress, and allowed us to actually ENJOY the planning process. They were also incremental in walking us through decisions on design elements to optimize our budget. Lastly, the weeks and days leading up to our wedding were far more peaceful with Alexis and Noelle handling all vendor coordination and communications!
We’ve received several compliments from our guests, many saying it was the best wedding they had ever attended. That wouldn’t have been possible without this amazing team and venue. If you’re looking for a place that delivers peofessionalism, heartfelt service, and an incredible experience, look no further. We are forever grateful!
You honestly can’t beat the view here it’s easily one of the best in all of Virginia Beach. The water, the sunsets, the breeze coming off the bay… absolutely beautiful.
The venue itself is gorgeous too. Whether you’re there for an event, a wedding, or just enjoying the scenery, it’s a stunning spot with a peaceful, coastal vibe.
A truly beautiful venue with a view that never disappoints. Perfect Shore Drive gem.
Everyone was so nice!
The Lesner Inn was honestly the perfect place for our wedding and I can't recommend them enough! Working with them took so much stress off our shoulders. Noelle and Laine were especially amazing! They walked us through every detail and made sure everything was timed out great. On the day of the wedding, they more than knocked it out of the park, they went above and beyond! The setup was amazing, the decorations beautiful, the food tasty, and the staff so coordinated and proactive. Laine and Noelle even helped the me (the bride) with a dress malfunction. We got so many compliments from guests about how great our wedding was and we never would have been able to pull it off if not for the Lesner Inn and its amazing staff. Highest recommendation!
Great event location year round
The Lesner Inn was truly the wedding venue of our dreams! From the stunning waterfront views to the elegant indoor space, everything about this venue is absolutely beautiful. It offered the perfect blend of coastal charm and timeless elegance, exactly the atmosphere we wanted for our day.
But what made our experience truly unforgettable was working with Noelle, our incredible coordinator. She went above and beyond in every possible way. Always organized, calm, and on top of every detail. From our very first meeting, she made us feel so supported and confident that everything would run smoothly (and it did!). On the wedding day, Noelle and the Lesner Inn team executed everything perfectly — from ceremony setup to the flow of the reception — so we could just relax and enjoy every moment.
Our guests are still raving about the view, the food, and how seamless the whole evening felt. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day or a better team to bring it all together. If you’re looking for a venue that’s beautiful, well-managed, and truly cares about their couples, The Lesner Inn and Noelle are an absolute dream to work with.
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From the moment we walked into Lesner Inn, we immediately knew this was the place we wanted to have our wedding. The venue is beautiful. From start to finish working with Noelle was an absolute pleasure, and she really helped make the entire wedding planning process easy and straightforward. She was communicative, always available to answer questions, and went above and beyond for us. We had our ceremony on the upper patio deck, cocktail hour was downstairs in the waterside deck, and the reception was in Lesner Hall. Our entire wedding day was stress free and perfect - we could not have been happier with our choice to get married here.
All of our guests had a wonderful time and we loved how intimate the venue felt. Everyone raved about the food, especially the appetizers and French fry bar. The staff was highly attentive to us throughout the entire evening, especially after the ceremony when my husband and I took some time to ourselves in the bridal suite during cocktail hour - bringing us appetizers and drinks and making sure we had everything we needed.
The sunny fall weather, epic sunset, and dolphins in the background during the ceremony was the cherry on top. Thank you to Noelle and the entire Lesner Inn team for being a part of our special day, you all were fantastic, and a lot of great memories were made here that day.
We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect setting for our wedding than The Lesner Inn! The venue is absolutely stunning. Alexis and her staff were incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely caring—they made everything feel seamless and stress-free. We could not be more grateful for The Lesner Inn team making our wedding day absolutely perfect!!!
Beautiful location on the water offering perfect sunsets. Had a large group event there last Saturday evening that was fun with open bar, entertainment, buffet dinner & hors d'ouevres. Food was ok but selections could have been better and appetizers ran out unfortunately. Great waitstaff & nice venue for events!
We went here on a bus trip. I’m not allowed soda. I don’t drink alcohol and there was no iced tea to drink like in all other restaurants. They ran out of grapes. When the staff was told they didn’t put anymore out yet we were told they were working on it. When I asked about iced tea I was told she’d check in to it and not told anything more. Like they couldn’t have gotten me tea bags water and ice to make my own. The choices for our meal wasn’t anything I eat the steak was raw (so gross) and I don’t eat seafood and I havent eaten since breakfast at the hotel. What a sad stop on the bus trip
Very nice place good food
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