Hidden Gems
Virginia Beach
Welcome to Virginia Beach. Experience the city the way the locals do. Avoid the touristy traps and find the best shops and restaurants the city has to offer.
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All Hidden Gems
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Chick's Oyster Bar
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Waterfront seafood at Chic's Beach, on the Lynnhaven.
2143 Vista Cir, Virginia Beach
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Cova Brewing Co
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Family coffee house and brewery in East Ocean View.
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Craft Burger Bar
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Neighborhood burger spot on Shore Drive.
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The Porch on Long Creek
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Coastal dining on the Lynnhaven River.
2109 W Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach
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The Back Deck
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Casual dockside spot behind the Shellfish Company.
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American Brew
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Coffee, breakfast, and a whiskey bar near the Lesner Bridge.
3584 E Stratford Rd, Virginia Beach
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Fathom Coffee
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Coffee shop and roaster in the ViBe District, a short walk from the Oceanfront.
1682 Baltic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Perked Up Coffee Cafe
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Indie coffeehouse near the boardwalk with specialty brews, quiche, and light bites.
3198 Pacific Ave #134, Virginia Beach
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Project Seed Coffee
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Filipino-owned coffee shop in Kempsville with Filipino-inspired drinks and pastries.
4740 Baxter Rd, Suite 110, Virginia Beach
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Daybreak Coffee
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Surf and skate coffee shop near the Oceanfront that supports the women's surf and skate community.
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Café Geneviève
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Café with locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, and French macarons.
317 S Witchduck Rd, Virginia Beach
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VLOVE Coffee House
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Bright, casual coffeehouse at the Oceanfront with espresso, smoothies, teas, and breakfast sandwiches.
2525 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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2D Cafe & Eatery
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Black-and-white café at the Oceanfront known for Turkish coffee and Turkish food.
1102 Atlantic Ave, Suite 103, Virginia Beach
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Corduroy
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Pungo coffee shop and bakery with specialty coffee, scratch-made food, and fresh pastries daily. Formerly Sawdust Road.
1791 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach
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Belvedere South Coffee Shop & Diner
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
The Oceanfront's classic Belvedere Coffee Shop, back for breakfast, brunch, and diner favorites.
1201 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Commune
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Farm-to-table café and bakery in the ViBe District with seasonal breakfast and lunch made from scratch.
501 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite B, Virginia Beach
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Esoteric
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Rare craft beer and curated American food in the ViBe District, with herbs and produce from its own garden.
501 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
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The Pink Dinghy
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Tapas and small plates on 19th Street, with a menu that changes with the seasons.
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Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer
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Wood-fired cooking and craft beer near 17th Street and Mediterranean Ave.
605 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
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Frank and Patty's
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Smash burgers and cocktails in the ViBe District.
510 17th 1/2 St, Virginia Beach
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Love Song
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Farm-forward small plates with Basque and Spanish touches, plus natural wine and cocktails.
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Rick's Cafe
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Family-owned, home-style diner open since 1986, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
1612 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
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Honest Pastures
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100% vegan, plant-based deli off North Great Neck Road.
1328 N Great Neck Rd, Suite 104, Virginia Beach
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Eurasia Cafe & Wine Bar
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Contemporary American and seafood-focused dining on Laskin Road with a big wine program.
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Baladi Mediterranean Café
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Mediterranean café in Hilltop West.
626 Hilltop West Shopping Center, Virginia Beach
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Pungo Boys BBQ
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Low-and-slow, hardwood-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and ribs in Pungo.
1776 Princess Anne Rd, Unit N, Virginia Beach
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Blue Pete's Restaurant
Does this business offer the traveler a positive local experience?
Pungo seafood spot off North Muddy Creek Road that calls itself the "Locals' Secret."
1400 N Muddy Creek Rd, Virginia Beach
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Margie & Ray's Crabhouse
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Crabhouse on the way to Sandbridge.
1240 Sandbridge Rd, Virginia Beach
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Baja Restaurant Sandbridge
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Family-style restaurant in Sandbridge with live entertainment.
3701 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach
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Bubba's Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse
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Seafood, crab cakes, and oysters with views of the Lynnhaven River.
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Hot Tuna Bar & Grill
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Seafood, steaks, and cocktails on Shore Drive, with live bands and DJs and a dance floor.
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Coastal Grill
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Seafood on Great Neck Road since 1989. Their motto is "Just fish… simply prepared."
1440 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach
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Steinhilber's
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Family-owned since 1939 on the Lynnhaven River, famous for its fried jumbo shrimp.
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Aldo's Ristorante
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Italian fine dining and wine bar at La Promenade.
1860 Laskin Rd, Suite 107, Virginia Beach
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Big Sam's Inlet Cafe & Raw Bar
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Dockside on Rudee Inlet since 1996, with a raw bar, seafood baskets, and big breakfasts.
300 Winston Salem Ave, Virginia Beach
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Rudee's Restaurant & Cabana Bar
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Waterfront dining and a cabana bar right on the Rudee Inlet marina.
227 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach
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Waterman's Surfside Grille
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Family-owned at 5th and Atlantic, on the boardwalk. Home of the fresh-squeezed Orange Crush.
415 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Gringo's Taqueria
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Baja-style Mexican near the Oceanfront since 2005.
612 Norfolk Ave, Suite 109, Virginia Beach
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Ocean Eddie's Seafood Restaurant
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Seafood with deck seating and ocean views, out on the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier.
1415 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Tautog's Restaurant
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Local seafood in an old beach cottage a block from the boardwalk, with porch seating.
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Doc Taylor's
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Breakfast spot on 23rd Street near the boardwalk.
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The Atlantic on Pacific
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Oyster bar with seafood and hand-mixed cocktails.
3004 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach
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Eat: An American Bistro
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American bistro on Atlantic Ave near 40th Street.
4005 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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1608 Crafthouse
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Farm-to-table gastropub in Bayside with Southern and Mid-Atlantic food, local craft beer, and small-batch bourbon.
1608 Pleasure House Rd, Suite 103, Virginia Beach
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Croc's 19th Street Bistro
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An original in the ViBe District, with Lebanese and Mediterranean plates, Ladies Night, and Sunday Drag Brunch.
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Commonwealth Brewing Company
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Craft brewery taproom in Chic's Beach, near the Chesapeake Bay, with weekend brunch.
2444 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach
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Pleasure House Brewing
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Small-batch neighborhood taproom with a shaded, dog-friendly beer garden, fire pits, and food trucks.
2032 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach
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The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall
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Veteran-owned brewpub with Southern coastal food, small-batch beer, and live music in Cadence Hall.
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Tarnished Truth Distilling Company
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Craft distillery in the lower level of the historic Cavalier Hotel, with tours and tastings.
4200 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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The Shack on 8th
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Outdoor bar at the Oceanfront with games, fire pits, craft beer, and live music.
712 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Duck Dive Tavern
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Low-key Oceanfront tavern with Taco Tuesday and Burger Night, and live music and DJs late on weekends.
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Calypso Bar & Grill
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Bar and grill right on the Oceanfront boardwalk.
1101 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Johnny Mananas Boardwalk Cafe & Tequileria
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California-style Mexican on the boardwalk, with margaritas and a wide tequila selection.
2207 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant
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Oceanfront pub full of Beatles memorabilia.
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Peabody's Nightclub
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Oceanfront nightclub with DJs every weekend.
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Elevation 27
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Independent live music venue for local and touring bands.
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Heirloom
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Family-owned farm-to-table restaurant with seasonally inspired dishes from local ingredients.
2484 N Landing Rd #113, Virginia Beach
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The Cavalier
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Historic oceanfront hotel on the National Register, reimagined as an Autograph Collection hotel.
4200 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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The Hunt Room
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Rustic tavern in the lower level of The Cavalier, with pub fare, craft cocktails, and a big bourbon list.
4200 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach
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Rose's
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Hi-fi listening bar and restaurant in the ViBe District, built around vinyl selectors and one of Virginia's best sound systems.
325 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
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