Virginia Beach Restaurants & Bars

30 places to eat and drink near the beach, from boardwalk seafood to breweries.

  1. Big Sam's Inlet Café & Raw Bar

    Seafood restaurant · Rudee Inlet

    300 Winston Salem Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 428-4858

    Casual raw bar on Rudee Inlet next to the Fishing Center, with early breakfast and happy hour.

    • Raw bar
    • Breakfast
    • Happy hour
  2. Blue Pete's Restaurant

    Seafood restaurant · Red Mill & Pungo

    1400 N Muddy Creek Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

    (757) 426-2278

    Dinner-only countryside spot in Pungo on the water at Back Bay.

    • Waterfront
    • Dinner only
    • Pungo
  3. Blue Seafood & Spirits

    Seafood restaurant · Red Mill & Pungo

    2181 Upton Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    (757) 689-5395

    Chef-owned 60-seat spot for locally sourced seafood in a relaxed but refined room.

    • Chef-owned
    • Local
    • Date night
  4. Bubba's Crabhouse & Seafood Restaurant

    Seafood restaurant · Shore Drive & Bay

    3323 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 481-3513

    Long-running crab house with its own shellfish market selling fresh oysters and crabmeat.

    • Crabs
    • Seafood market
    • Waterfront
  5. Buoy 44 Seafood Grill

    Seafood restaurant · Shore Drive & Bay

    4536 Ocean View Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

    (757) 965-4413

    Bayfront seafood grill on the Chesapeake Bay with Sunday brunch.

    • Bay views
    • Brunch
    • Patio
  6. Captain George's Seafood Restaurant

    Seafood buffet restaurant · Hilltop & Great Neck

    1956 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    (757) 428-3494

    Famous seafood buffet with 70+ items including crab legs, Greek dishes and beef.

    • Buffet
    • Crab legs
    • Family friendly
  7. Catch 31 Fish House & Bar

    Seafood restaurant · Oceanfront

    3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 213-3474

    Seafood, raw bar and hardwood grill inside the Hilton, with fire-pit terraces over the boardwalk.

    • Raw bar
    • Outdoor seating
    • Fire pits
  8. Chick's Oyster Bar

    Seafood restaurant · Shore Drive & Bay

    2143 Vista Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 481-5757

    Dockside seafood, pasta and big salads overlooking Lynnhaven Inlet.

    • Waterfront
    • Dockside
    • Oysters
  9. Chix on the Beach

    Seafood restaurant · Oceanfront

    701 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 428-2449

    Oceanfront seafood, steaks, salads and burgers with a big outdoor café on the boardwalk.

    • Outdoor seating
    • Boardwalk
    • Bar
  10. Coastal Grill

    Seafood restaurant · Hilltop & Great Neck

    1440 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    (757) 496-3348

    Local favorite for fresh seafood since 1989, known for soft shell crabs and tuna.

    • Local favorite
    • Soft shells
  11. Dockside Restaurant and Marina

    Seafood restaurant · Shore Drive & Bay

    3311 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 481-4545

    Seafood on Lynnhaven Inlet known for steamed crabs and spiced shrimp.

    • Waterfront
    • Steamed crabs
    • Marina
  12. Froggies Smoke & Taphouse

    Restaurant · Oceanfront · 3 upcoming events

    Bayfront smokehouse by the Lesner Bridge with live local bands.

  13. Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer

    Wood-fired American restaurant · ViBe District

    605 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 962-0662

    Wood-fired New American dishes with Southern touches, plus craft beer, cocktails and wine.

    • Wood-fired
    • Craft beer
    • Cocktails
  14. Hot Tuna Bar

    Seafood restaurant · Shore Drive & Bay

    2817 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 481-2888

    Surfer-chic spot serving local in-season Eastern Shore seafood and produce.

    • Local seafood
    • Bar
    • Live music
  15. Lager Heads

    Burgers & craft beer bar · Oceanfront

    3315 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 995-1400

    Gourmet burgers and local craft beer with fire pits and live entertainment on the boardwalk.

    • Craft beer
    • Fire pits
    • Live music
  16. Lucky Oyster Seafood Company

    Seafood restaurant · Red Mill & Pungo

    2165 General Booth Blvd #154, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    (757) 430-9600

    Raw bar and eco-friendly seafood choices, plus steaks, pastas and burgers.

    • Raw bar
    • Sustainable
    • Steaks
  17. LunaSea

    Seafood & cocktails bar · Oceanfront

    206 22nd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 437-4400

    Crab legs, shrimp and oysters with brunch, cocktails and live music inside and out.

    • Live music
    • Brunch
    • Cocktails
  18. Mahi's Seafood & Sushi

    Seafood & sushi restaurant · Oceanfront

    615 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 437-8030

    Fish, shellfish and sushi plus prime rib, steaks and pasta at the south end of the Oceanfront.

    • Sushi
    • Steaks
    • Oceanfront
  19. Ocean Eddie's Seafood Restaurant

    Seafood restaurant · Oceanfront

    1415 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 425-7742

    Casual seafood and tropical drinks right on the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier.

    • On the pier
    • Ocean views
    • Casual
  20. Peabody's Nightclub

    Nightclub bar · Oceanfront

    209 21st St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 422-6212

    Dance club open Thursday–Saturday with one of the biggest dance floors in Virginia Beach.

    • Dancing
    • DJs
    • Late night
  21. Rudee's on the Inlet

    Seafood restaurant · Rudee Inlet

    227 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 425-1777

    Seafood and steaks in a replica Coast Guard station on Rudee Inlet, with a cabana bar.

    • Waterfront
    • Cabana bar
    • Boats
  22. Steinhilber's

    Seafood & steaks restaurant · Hilltop & Great Neck

    653 Thalia Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

    (757) 340-1156

    Classic seafood and steak dinner house on Thalia Creek. Dinner Mon–Sat.

    • Waterfront
    • Dinner only
    • Classic
  23. Tautog's Restaurant

    Seafood restaurant · Oceanfront

    205 23rd St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 422-0081

    Casual seafood in a cottage near the Oceanfront: fish entrées, soups, sandwiches and desserts.

    • Casual
    • Local favorite
  24. Terrapin Restaurant

    Contemporary American restaurant · Oceanfront

    3102 Holly Rd #514, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 321-6688

    Upscale-casual contemporary American with an open kitchen and zebrawood bar.

    • Fine dining
    • Date night
    • Full bar
  25. The Atlantic on Pacific

    Oyster bar restaurant · Oceanfront

    3004 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 422-2122

    Oyster and craft cocktail bar with East and West Coast seafood.

    • Oysters
    • Cocktails
    • Raw bar
  26. The Back Deck

    Dockside bar bar · Shore Drive & Bay

    3323 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 481-7512

    Family-run dockside dive bar behind The Shellfish Company, known for fish tacos and local beers.

    • Dockside
    • Fish tacos
    • Craft beer
  27. The Shack on 8th

    American restaurant · Oceanfront

    712 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    All-outdoor island-style hangout a block from the beach with yard games.

    • Outdoor only
    • Games
    • Family friendly
  28. Tortugas Café & Tiki Bar

    Tiki bar bar · Oceanfront

    3401 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 213-0601

    Oceanfront tiki bar at the Ocean Beach Club with breakfast year-round and live music in summer.

    • Tiki
    • Live music
    • Oceanfront
  29. Vibrant Shore Brewing Company

    Brewery bar · ViBe District

    505 18th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 428-2949

    Arts-focused ViBe District taproom with rotating craft brews, food trucks and acoustic music.

    • Brewery
    • Food trucks
    • Live music
  30. Waterman's Surfside Grille

    Seafood restaurant · Oceanfront

    415 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

    (757) 428-3644

    Family-run boardwalk spot for seafood, steaks, ribs and burgers with an oceanfront patio and outdoor bar.

    • Patio
    • Outdoor bar
    • Family friendly

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