VB Oceanfront Eats

Recommended Oceanfront Area Restaurants:
These are places I've eaten at, and would go back to, or that friends have recommended that I'm planning to visit

[Nice Lunch/Dinner] 

Surf Club Ocean Grille, Wyndham Virginia beach Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Ave
Upscale-casual beachfront restaurant serving American fare from land & sea with a big wine list

eat: an american bistro, 4005 Atlantic Ave
Stylish, modern cafe offering New American fare for dinner only plus a bar & outdoor seating

Pacifica, 214 40th St
Cozy, contemporary bistro with globally inspired tapas, many specialty cocktails & a fireplace

Isle of Capri, 3900 Atlantic Ave
Upmarket Italian eatery with seafood & pastas plus many wines served in sleek digs with sea vistas

Fusion, Sheraton Virginia Beach, 3501 Atlantic Ave
Stylish, contemporary venue at a Sheraton hotel, offering cocktails, American fare & ocean views

Mayflower Cafe, 209 34th St
Mediterranean & Turkish cuisine is served in a relaxed storefront hung with ornate brass curios

Terrapin Restaurant, 3102 Holly Rd #514
Sleek, refined venue with a bar & outdoor seating offering locally sourced New American cuisine

Salacia, 3001 Atlantic Ave
Upscale seafood-steakhouse at the oceanfront Hilton in a modern, blue space with soaring ceilings

Catch 31, Virginia Beach Hilton, 3001 Atlantic Ave
Beachside Hilton restaurant & eatery offering upscale seafood & raw bar items, with a seaside patio

Chops, 336 Laskin Rd
Classy, independently owned spot with outdoor seating & a menu of seafood, steak, wine & cocktails

Eurasia Cafe, 960 Laskin Rd.
New American bistro provides seasonal plates with global accents & wines 

La Bella Italia, 1065 Laskin Rd
White-tablecloth Italian restaurant serving pastas, wood-fired pizza & traditional meat entrees

Belle Monte restaurant & Enoteca, 1201 Laskin Rd #100
Refined gourmet market & restaurant offering items from around the world & Cabaret entertainment

Mojito Cafe, 300 28th St
Cuban & Puerto Rican dishes plus mojitos with housemade mixers served in a pint-size, simple space

Tautog's Restaurant, 205 23rd St
Popular local seafood eatery set in a cozy Victorian cottage near the beach, with porch seating

Repeal Bourbon & Burgers, 202 22nd St
Happy Hour Drunks, Gourmet Burgers, large whiskey selection, hip

Beach Bully BBQ Restaurant, 601 19th St
Veteran, down-home BBQ joint featuring ribs, brisket & other staples, plus outdoor seating

Croc's 19th Street Bistro, 620 19th St
Eco-friendly Mediterranean & Middle Eastern bistro with an outdoor deck & drag shows at brunch

Zoes Restaurant, 713 19th St
Innovative steak & seafood & a notable wine list served in a serene 75-seat room with a fountain

Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer, 605 Virginia Beach Blvd
Small plates, Healthy options, craft beer and curated wine selection

Esoteric, 501 Virginia Beach Blvd A
Modern American, farm to table, curated cocktails and craft beer, hip

Mahi Mah's Seafood, 615 Atlantic Avenue
Beachfront seafood eatery at the Ramada with a big deck & steamer buckets for boardwalk concerts

Black Angus Restaurant, 706 Atlantic Ave
Serving steaks & seafood since 1953 in an old-school supper-club setting on the ocean

Waterman's Surfside Grille, 415 Atlantic Ave
Landmarked cottage serving Chesapeake seafood & grill fare amid black & white photos & beach views

Rudee's Restaurant & Cabana Bar, 227 Mediterranean Ave
Bustling waterside eatery with off-the-boat seafood in a Coast Guard station replica with a sundeck

Rockafeller's Restaurant, 308 Mediterranean Ave
Casual seafood eatery with a regional focus in a double-decker waterside space with covered decks



[Breakfast, and some Lunch]
The first three are not really oceanfront, but Citrus has great reviews so I thought it should get the nod

Citrus Breakfast and Lunch, 357 N Great Neck Rd
New breakfast go to, healthy options, great cocktails, hip

Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar, La Promenade Distinctive Shops, 1860 Laskin Rd #122
Cool, surf-themed coffeehouse serving espresso & breakfast/lunch fare amid local art & live music

Roast Rider, Hilltop East Shopping Center, 1554 Laskin Rd #116
Local Coffee shop, quick bites, fast service, hip

Belvedere Coffee Shop & Diner, 3601 Atlantic Ave
Small, oceanfront cafe in the Belvedere Beach Resort dishing diner eats for breakfast & lunch

Doc Taylor's Restaurant, 207 23rd St
Southern eggs, grits & Bloody Marys draw a beach crowd to this brunch place set in an old cottage

Java Surf Café & Espresso Bar, 1807 Mediterranean Ave
Cool, surf-themed coffeehouse serving espresso & breakfast/lunch fare amid local art & live music

Three Ships Coffee Roasters, 607 19th St
We're a hometown operation that reveres our community and the fierce good will that can be shared over coffee.

Bad Ass Coffee, 619 18th St
Coffeehouse chain serving Hawaiian roasts, including a 100% Kona brew, in a laid-back setting

The Stockpot, 700 19th St #106
Bright, cozy eatery with a focus on homemade soups, broths & smoothies, plus patio seating

Commune, 501 Virginia Beach Blvd Suite b
Rustic-chic spot serving seasonal New American breakfast and lunch dishes, many with produce from its backyard garden

Mary's Restaurant, 616 Virginia Beach Blvd
Local fixture open for breakfast & lunch serving hearty American fare with daily specials

Sunnyside Cafe and Restaurant, 508 Atlantic Ave
Large American cafe with a patio offering an extensive menu of breakfast & lunch dishes

Zeke's Beans & Bowls, 616 Norfolk Ave
Healthy selections, and gourmet coffees and teas