Guidebook for Virginia Beach
Food Scene
An old beach house, now a restaurant. laid-back atmosphere, great food, reasonable prices year-round. Local's favorite!
61 locals recommend
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd StAn old beach house, now a restaurant. laid-back atmosphere, great food, reasonable prices year-round. Local's favorite!
Perked Up Coffee Cafe'
3198 Pacific AveIt's good and within walking distance!
A local's secret. Cozy little place within walking distance. GREAT Tappas!
41 locals recommend
Pacifica
328 40th StA local's secret. Cozy little place within walking distance. GREAT Tappas!
A little more pricey that some of the others I've recommended here, but it's tucked away, within walking distance and has GREAT food!
38 locals recommend
eat: an american bistro
4005 Atlantic AveA little more pricey that some of the others I've recommended here, but it's tucked away, within walking distance and has GREAT food!
This local's favorite has been around for decades and boasts the BEST Fish Tacos in town. Newly expanded, they now have lot's of TV's and a full bar. ...and it's walking distance
33 locals recommend
Pelon's Baja Grill
3619 Pacific AveThis local's favorite has been around for decades and boasts the BEST Fish Tacos in town. Newly expanded, they now have lot's of TV's and a full bar. ...and it's walking distance
Another small local's favorite within walking distance. Great for dinner and drinks, bands in the summer. Many argue that their Fish Tacos rival Pelon's. I recommend them both!
14 locals recommend
Tempt Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Holly RdAnother small local's favorite within walking distance. Great for dinner and drinks, bands in the summer. Many argue that their Fish Tacos rival Pelon's. I recommend them both!
REALLY good Italian food in the top of the Holiday Inn North End. Gorgeous ocean views and within walking distance.
10 locals recommend
Isle of Capri
3900 Atlantic AveREALLY good Italian food in the top of the Holiday Inn North End. Gorgeous ocean views and within walking distance.
Another local's favorite and absolutely the best brunch in town. There will be a wait, but it''s worth it. Mimosa's and Bloody Marys recommended!
78 locals recommend
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd StAnother local's favorite and absolutely the best brunch in town. There will be a wait, but it''s worth it. Mimosa's and Bloody Marys recommended!
At the far end of the Boardwalk, an easy 15-minute bike ride, but one of those "got to go" places in Virginia Beach. Seafood, Sushi, a busy bar and the 7th street stage has great bands all summer long. The lively crowd here will definitely move their feet!
64 locals recommend
Mahi's Seafood & Sushi
615 Atlantic AveAt the far end of the Boardwalk, an easy 15-minute bike ride, but one of those "got to go" places in Virginia Beach. Seafood, Sushi, a busy bar and the 7th street stage has great bands all summer long. The lively crowd here will definitely move their feet!
At the far end of the Boardwalk, an easy 15-minute bike ride, but one of those "got to go" places in Virginia Beach. Good seafood and this is the legitimate home of the local's favorite "Orange Crush" - a MUST for Sunday/Funday. Lively crowd!
195 locals recommend
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveAt the far end of the Boardwalk, an easy 15-minute bike ride, but one of those "got to go" places in Virginia Beach. Good seafood and this is the legitimate home of the local's favorite "Orange Crush" - a MUST for Sunday/Funday. Lively crowd!
A 10-minute bike ride is well worth it for my absolute favorite Italian food in the area. great food, great service. There's even a really cool little piano bar to enjoy while you wait!
31 locals recommend
Il Giardino Ristorante
910 Atlantic AveA 10-minute bike ride is well worth it for my absolute favorite Italian food in the area. great food, great service. There's even a really cool little piano bar to enjoy while you wait!
Tucked away and cozy, food is amazing. A little pricey, but worth it. Walking distance!
38 locals recommend
eat: an american bistro
4005 Atlantic AveTucked away and cozy, food is amazing. A little pricey, but worth it. Walking distance!
Activities
If "toes in the sand" isn't enough, there's plenty of other things to do around here!
If you like some adventure, this is for you. The boat tours are fast and furious!
Patriotic Excursions
3211 Lynnhaven DrIf you like some adventure, this is for you. The boat tours are fast and furious!
If you don't want to spend a rainy day on the beach, this is a good destination for you. There is an IMAX theater there as well.
329 locals recommend
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdIf you don't want to spend a rainy day on the beach, this is a good destination for you. There is an IMAX theater there as well.