An insiders' guide to dining in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Insider's Favorite Places To Eat

Come back often
for more Cuisine Catagories of choice Virginia Beach eats!

Delicious research
is in progress for Mexican, Pizza, and more!

We want you to experience the very best of Virginia Beach when you visit.
When you go on vacation, sampling the local fare is the best way to experience some local culture.

Look here for places to eat recommended by people who live in Virginia Beach.
These are places we have consistently experienced to be top notch.

You will find Insider's tips to make your stay extra special.

You will not find here a complete listing of Virginia Beach restaraunts compiled by a directories company.

These are recommendations of locals who have eaten out here for years. We get no benefit from telling you about these great eateries.(The restaraunts have no idea they've been recognized so we can make changes anytime.)

We're updating our lists so check back soon! Here's the skinny...

Seafood

Lynnhaven Fish House

2350 Starfish Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 481-0003

lynnhavenfishhouse.net

Chosen the "Best Seafood Restaurant" in Tidewater by Portfolio Magazine for eleven years, The Lynnhaven Fish House is everyone's favorite in Virginia Beach. The seafood is as devine as the view! Here you can sit literally over the surf and enjoy an abundance of fresh fish any day of the week. The Fish House serves fresh catches everyday that can be prepared to your liking, with your choice of delicious sauces. The friendly staff gives excellent service and gets to know repeat diners very well. Whether it's dinner for two or a celebration of fifty, The Lynnhaven Fish House awaits you with a delicious meal, a gorgeous view, and a smile.

Insider's Tips:

Wonderful economically priced lunches are served here everyday.

Lunch punch cards offer rewrads for frequent dining.

The website offers a virtual tour of

The perfect spot for a business lunch or evening out.

Follow your meal with a stroll down the beach at the Chesapeake Bay.

Hot Tuna

2817 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 481-2888

www.hottunavb.com/

It's no mystery that Hot Tuna has been voted the best seafood in Virginia Beach and deemed the place to visit when you come to Virginia Beach by Southern Living Magazine. This surf and turf place is great for appetizers, dinner, drinks and entertainment. Hot Tuna offers a variety of tasty dishes appetizers and mains like pasta or rice dishes, scrumptous salads and more. They've even got a wood grilled steaks. The menu is an eclic mix of flavors influenced by a variety of cuisines.

Insider's Tips:

Great for seafood, the menu successfully supports "something for everybody. " It's a nice choice if you're a fish lover dining others who are not.

Look for Early Bird Specials served 4:30 - 6:00.

The Coconut Shrimp is a tasty starter or small meal.

Check the website for alternative/dance/cover bands. There's never a cover charge!

Charlie's Seafood

3139 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach
(757) 481-9863

"Winner of The Best She Crab Soup of the Beach" Award, Charlie's Seafood is a classic Virginia Beach tradition since 1946. With a relaxed and casual atmosphere, Charlie's is the place for a laid back lunch or dinner. Historical Charlies offers hearty, traditional foods we've all loved for years.

Insider's Tips:

This casual eatery with lunch specials the perfect spot to break the heat on a beach day.

If you like getting your fill of fresh seafood while you're at the beach, enjoy all-you-can eat seafood specials. Call ahead to check on the specials of the day.

Health Food

The Heritage Store

314 Laskin Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA
   (757) 428-0100
Call in orders
(757) 428-0500
(800) 862 2923

www.heritagestore.com

The is a quaint deli cafe in the middle of the Heritage Center has somthing to offer for every dietary request. Here you'lll find a variety of delicious organic dishes that will suit your preferences such as sugarless, wheat-free, low-fat, vegetarian or vegan. A deli case is full of homemade entrees and side dishes you can mix and match. Sandwiches, wraps, juices and smoothies are made to order. You'll find lots of snacks and side dishes from protein smoothies to delicious fresh baked goods.
Organic vegetable salads are topped with homemade dressings.

Insider's Tips:

Get your lunch to go for day trips sight seeing or hanging out on the beach.

Made to order sandwiches come packed with fresh veggies and breads of your choice.

A grab and go deli case is full of prepacked cold and heat-and-eat meals and snack you can take way. Take an entree to your room to heat and eat later.

Freezer cases also offer health foods you can heat in your room for quick healthy meal.

Get some nuts, sesame sticks and organic fruits to snack on during your stay.

Plan for extra time, you'll want to stay awhile and explore the Heritage Book Store. It's full of unique
alternative, natural health and self improvement books and materials from all over the world.

Book a spa treatment or check out classes in holistic practices such as yoga, tai chi, meditation, Pilates, feng shui, nutririon, and more. For a monthly calendar events call
(757) 428-0110.

Terra Nova Marketplace and Cafe

1805 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

(757) 425-5383

Near intersection of Laskin Rd and Republic Rd

Terra Nova offers great smoothies, sandwiches and creative healthy dishes. Everything is healthful and homemade. It's a fun place to sit at the counter for a quick snack or leisurely lunch.
Terra Nova has lots of health foods and natural and alternative health care products. The friendly staff serves up a smile and helpful hints about choosing healthcare products.

Insider's Tips:

Terra Nova has healthy munchies and snacks you can stock up on for your trip.

The back room has discounted items and is a great place to stock up on teas.

The first Saturday of each month from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. The Tidewater Storytelling Guild entertainsat Terra Nova. Contact: Norris Spencer, 757-428-8501 Tellspence@cs.com

International

Bangkok Garden Restaraunt

Norfolk / Ghent Area...
339 West 21st Street
Ghent Palace Shops
622-5047

Virginia Beach Area...
4000 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Loehmans Plaza Shopping Center
498-5009

Hill Top, Virginia Beach.
737 First colonial Road, Suite 307
425-4909

www.bangkok-garden.com

Bangkok Garden offers authentic Thai cuisine, ambience and hospitality. The menus features a variety of stir fries, noodle dishes, curries, rice dishes, and desserts. Many of the dishes come in your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, or shrimp. The Pad Thai is a favorite rice noodle dish. Start with a cup of the Tom Yum Goong soup is amazing. Each of the three restaurants is lavishly decorated with exqisite art from Thailand. The service is always outstanding. Go to Bangkok Garden for an excellent meal in a relaxing, comfortable environment.

2004 Best Vegetarian Meal Award by the Veg Restaurant Guide

Insider's Tips:
At lunch the prices are lower and the portion size is the same.

Customize most any dish by asking them turn up or turn down the heat!

Look for dishes that come with a small thai salad and egg roll. They're delicious.

The vegan spring rolls are crispy, fresh and come with a tangy sweet peanut sauce.

Thai food is perfect for ordering dishes for the table to share.

In the Summer, get the mango dessert.

The authentic thai tea is a refreshing sweet treat.

Great for take out! Call ahead or visit the website
for menus.

Sakura Japenese Restaurant

2973 Shore Drive,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Tel: (757) 412-2200

Sakura has terrific sushi and Japenese combination meals. The extensive menu offers lots of meal choices and items you can sample. In addition to the menu there's always a long list of daily special sushi rolls made from creative combinations of the freshest fish and tasty sauces. The service is superb in authentic Japenese hospitality.

Insider's Tips:

The variety of lunch specials makes this an affordable way to enjoy great sushi and Japenese any day.

Look at the back of the menu for our favorite lunch special. Just over $5,it includes miso soup and your choice of two sushi rolls or a roll and three pieces of sushi.

Get extra sushi at lunch and pop in your room for a quick and delicious dinner later!

Call ahead for Saturday lunch since Sakura opens on Saturdays for dinner only in off seasons. Any other day, they're open for lunch and dinner.

Try the Spicy Salmon and Super Duper Rolls. The Salmon Sushi is always a favorite.

Breakfast

Pocahontas Pancake House
and Waffle Shop

3420 Atlantic Avenue,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Tel: (757) 428-6352

This is a Virginia Beach vacation classic tradition! The freshest ingredients and signature batter make these the best pancakes you have ever had! Inside there's an authentically built tee pee and Native American themed murals.

Voted "Best Pancake House in Virginia Beach" by the city's "Best Of" award and the Food Network.

Insider's Tips:

The menu is extensive for breakfast and has lots of tasty lunch options, too.

Lunch may be a great time to visit during busy weekends.

Visit Pocahontas before an an all day hike or excursion. The big breakfast will stick to your ribs and keep you going all day!

Sweet Treats

Dairy Queen

2701 Atlantic Ave,
Virginia Beach, VA - map
(757) 422-5108

1609 Atlantic Ave,
Virginia Beach, VA - map
(757) 422-9342

DQ is the all time favorite ice cream spot of the boardwalk for kids 1 to 101. Right on the beach, it's a great place to send the older kids or teens for a snack run during a day in the surf.

Insider's Tips:

The Toffee Blizzard or Peanut Butter Parfait are awesome!

It's your beach vacation, have a different ice cream everyday!

Sugar Plum Bakery

1353 Laskin Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
(757) 422-3913

www.sugarplumbakery.org

This is a famous Tidewater traditional place known for hometown favorite for cookies, cakes and irresistable baked goods. Now offering meals far beyond sweets, The Sugar Plum Cafe has an exciting new menu. Started in 1985 by parents of young adults with developmental disadvantages, this nonprofit organization teaches lifeskills and serves up delicious goodies from special oder cakes to brownies. Locals drive from near and far to pick up cakes that look fantastic and taste like Grandma baked for special occasions.

Sugar Plum is consistently voted “Best of the Beach” by the readers of The Virginian Pilot.

Insider's Tips:

Visit Sugar Plum for an afternoon treat.

Enjoy a hearty lunch at The Sugar Plum Cafe and take out dessert. You'll have it waiting for you as an afternoon treat or after dinner, if you can wait that long.

Order a favorite cake for a special celebration.

Take out sweet rolls for quick continental breakfast in your room.

Virginia Beach Insider's Favorite Places To Eat
Seafood Health Food International Breakfast Sweet Treats Come back often for more Cuisine Catagories of choice Virginia Beach eats! Delicious research is in progress for Mexican, Pizza, and more!	We want you to experience the very best of Virginia Beach when you visit. When you go on vacation, sampling the local fare is the best way to experience some local culture. Look here for places to eat recommended by people who live in Virginia Beach. These are places we have consistently experienced to be top notch. You will find Insider's tips to make your stay extra special. You will not find here a complete listing of Virginia Beach restaraunts compiled by a directories company. These are recommendations of locals who have eaten out here for years. We get no benefit from telling you about these great eateries.(The restaraunts have no idea they've been recognized so we can make changes anytime.) We're updating our lists so check back soon! Here's the skinny...
Seafood back to top back to top	Lynnhaven Fish House 2350 Starfish Road Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 481-0003 lynnhavenfishhouse.net Chosen the "Best Seafood Restaurant" in Tidewater by Portfolio Magazine for eleven years, The Lynnhaven Fish House is everyone's favorite in Virginia Beach. The seafood is as devine as the view! Here you can sit literally over the surf and enjoy an abundance of fresh fish any day of the week. The Fish House serves fresh catches everyday that can be prepared to your liking, with your choice of delicious sauces. The friendly staff gives excellent service and gets to know repeat diners very well. Whether it's dinner for two or a celebration of fifty, The Lynnhaven Fish House awaits you with a delicious meal, a gorgeous view, and a smile. Insider's Tips: Wonderful economically priced lunches are served here everyday. Lunch punch cards offer rewrads for frequent dining. The website offers a virtual tour of The perfect spot for a business lunch or evening out. Follow your meal with a stroll down the beach at the Chesapeake Bay.
back to top back to top	Hot Tuna 2817 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA (757) 481-2888 www.hottunavb.com/ It's no mystery that Hot Tuna has been voted the best seafood in Virginia Beach and deemed the place to visit when you come to Virginia Beach by Southern Living Magazine. This surf and turf place is great for appetizers, dinner, drinks and entertainment. Hot Tuna offers a variety of tasty dishes appetizers and mains like pasta or rice dishes, scrumptous salads and more. They've even got a wood grilled steaks. The menu is an eclic mix of flavors influenced by a variety of cuisines. Insider's Tips: Great for seafood, the menu successfully supports "something for everybody. " It's a nice choice if you're a fish lover dining others who are not. Look for Early Bird Specials served 4:30 - 6:00. The Coconut Shrimp is a tasty starter or small meal. Check the website for alternative/dance/cover bands. There's never a cover charge!
back to top back to top	Charlie's Seafood 3139 Shore Drive Virginia Beach (757) 481-9863 "Winner of The Best She Crab Soup of the Beach" Award, Charlie's Seafood is a classic Virginia Beach tradition since 1946. With a relaxed and casual atmosphere, Charlie's is the place for a laid back lunch or dinner. Historical Charlies offers hearty, traditional foods we've all loved for years. Insider's Tips: This casual eatery with lunch specials the perfect spot to break the heat on a beach day. If you like getting your fill of fresh seafood while you're at the beach, enjoy all-you-can eat seafood specials. Call ahead to check on the specials of the day.
Health Food back to top back to top	The Heritage Store 314 Laskin Rd Virginia Beach, VA (757) 428-0100 Call in orders (757) 428-0500 (800) 862 2923 www.heritagestore.com The is a quaint deli cafe in the middle of the Heritage Center has somthing to offer for every dietary request. Here you'lll find a variety of delicious organic dishes that will suit your preferences such as sugarless, wheat-free, low-fat, vegetarian or vegan. A deli case is full of homemade entrees and side dishes you can mix and match. Sandwiches, wraps, juices and smoothies are made to order. You'll find lots of snacks and side dishes from protein smoothies to delicious fresh baked goods. Organic vegetable salads are topped with homemade dressings. Insider's Tips: Get your lunch to go for day trips sight seeing or hanging out on the beach. Made to order sandwiches come packed with fresh veggies and breads of your choice. A grab and go deli case is full of prepacked cold and heat-and-eat meals and snack you can take way. Take an entree to your room to heat and eat later. Freezer cases also offer health foods you can heat in your room for quick healthy meal. Get some nuts, sesame sticks and organic fruits to snack on during your stay. Plan for extra time, you'll want to stay awhile and explore the Heritage Book Store. It's full of unique alternative, natural health and self improvement books and materials from all over the world. Book a spa treatment or check out classes in holistic practices such as yoga, tai chi, meditation, Pilates, feng shui, nutririon, and more. For a monthly calendar events call (757) 428-0110.
back to top back to top	Terra Nova Marketplace and Cafe 1805 Laskin Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 425-5383 Near intersection of Laskin Rd and Republic Rd Terra Nova offers great smoothies, sandwiches and creative healthy dishes. Everything is healthful and homemade. It's a fun place to sit at the counter for a quick snack or leisurely lunch. Terra Nova has lots of health foods and natural and alternative health care products. The friendly staff serves up a smile and helpful hints about choosing healthcare products. Insider's Tips: Terra Nova has healthy munchies and snacks you can stock up on for your trip. The back room has discounted items and is a great place to stock up on teas. The first Saturday of each month from 7:30 -9:00 p.m. The Tidewater Storytelling Guild entertainsat Terra Nova. Contact: Norris Spencer, 757-428-8501 Tellspence@cs.com
International back to top back to top back to top	Bangkok Garden Restaraunt Norfolk / Ghent Area... 339 West 21st Street Ghent Palace Shops 622-5047 Virginia Beach Area... 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd. Loehmans Plaza Shopping Center 498-5009 Hill Top, Virginia Beach. 737 First colonial Road, Suite 307 425-4909 www.bangkok-garden.com Bangkok Garden offers authentic Thai cuisine, ambience and hospitality. The menus features a variety of stir fries, noodle dishes, curries, rice dishes, and desserts. Many of the dishes come in your choice of chicken, beef, pork, tofu, or shrimp. The Pad Thai is a favorite rice noodle dish. Start with a cup of the Tom Yum Goong soup is amazing. Each of the three restaurants is lavishly decorated with exqisite art from Thailand. The service is always outstanding. Go to Bangkok Garden for an excellent meal in a relaxing, comfortable environment. 2004 Best Vegetarian Meal Award by the Veg Restaurant Guide Insider's Tips: At lunch the prices are lower and the portion size is the same. Customize most any dish by asking them turn up or turn down the heat! Look for dishes that come with a small thai salad and egg roll. They're delicious. The vegan spring rolls are crispy, fresh and come with a tangy sweet peanut sauce. Thai food is perfect for ordering dishes for the table to share. In the Summer, get the mango dessert. The authentic thai tea is a refreshing sweet treat. Great for take out! Call ahead or visit the website for menus.
back to top back to top	Sakura Japenese Restaurant 2973 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Tel: (757) 412-2200 Sakura has terrific sushi and Japenese combination meals. The extensive menu offers lots of meal choices and items you can sample. In addition to the menu there's always a long list of daily special sushi rolls made from creative combinations of the freshest fish and tasty sauces. The service is superb in authentic Japenese hospitality. Insider's Tips: The variety of lunch specials makes this an affordable way to enjoy great sushi and Japenese any day. Look at the back of the menu for our favorite lunch special. Just over $5,it includes miso soup and your choice of two sushi rolls or a roll and three pieces of sushi. Get extra sushi at lunch and pop in your room for a quick and delicious dinner later! Call ahead for Saturday lunch since Sakura opens on Saturdays for dinner only in off seasons. Any other day, they're open for lunch and dinner. Try the Spicy Salmon and Super Duper Rolls. The Salmon Sushi is always a favorite.
Breakfast back to top back to top	Pocahontas Pancake House and Waffle Shop 3420 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Tel: (757) 428-6352 This is a Virginia Beach vacation classic tradition! The freshest ingredients and signature batter make these the best pancakes you have ever had! Inside there's an authentically built tee pee and Native American themed murals. Voted "Best Pancake House in Virginia Beach" by the city's "Best Of" award and the Food Network. Insider's Tips: The menu is extensive for breakfast and has lots of tasty lunch options, too. Lunch may be a great time to visit during busy weekends. Visit Pocahontas before an an all day hike or excursion. The big breakfast will stick to your ribs and keep you going all day!
Sweet Treats back to top	Dairy Queen 2701 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA - map (757) 422-5108 1609 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA - map (757) 422-9342 DQ is the all time favorite ice cream spot of the boardwalk for kids 1 to 101. Right on the beach, it's a great place to send the older kids or teens for a snack run during a day in the surf. Insider's Tips: The Toffee Blizzard or Peanut Butter Parfait are awesome! It's your beach vacation, have a different ice cream everyday!
back to top back to top	Sugar Plum Bakery 1353 Laskin Rd. Virginia Beach, VA, 23451 (757) 422-3913 www.sugarplumbakery.org This is a famous Tidewater traditional place known for hometown favorite for cookies, cakes and irresistable baked goods. Now offering meals far beyond sweets, The Sugar Plum Cafe has an exciting new menu. Started in 1985 by parents of young adults with developmental disadvantages, this nonprofit organization teaches lifeskills and serves up delicious goodies from special oder cakes to brownies. Locals drive from near and far to pick up cakes that look fantastic and taste like Grandma baked for special occasions. Sugar Plum is consistently voted *“Best of the Beach”* by the readers of The Virginian Pilot. Insider's Tips: Visit Sugar Plum for an afternoon treat. Enjoy a hearty lunch at The Sugar Plum Cafe and take out dessert. You'll have it waiting for you as an afternoon treat or after dinner, if you can wait that long. Order a favorite cake for a special celebration. Take out sweet rolls for quick continental breakfast in your room.
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