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Top 20 in Virginia Beach, VA by local votes
The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Virginia Beach, Virginia, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.
- The Porch on Long Creek — Waterfront restaurant on the Lynnhaven River with seasonal Southern coastal cooking, sushi, seafood, steaks and…
- Chick's Oyster Bar — Waterfront seafood spot at Chic's Beach on the Lynnhaven, open since 1998.
- Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer — Wood-fired cooking and craft beer near 17th Street and Mediterranean Ave.
- Commonwealth Brewing Company — Craft brewery taproom in Chic's Beach, near the Chesapeake Bay, with weekend brunch.
- The Back Deck — Family-run waterfront bar on Lynnhaven Inlet, known for its fish tacos, local oysters and craft beer, with boats…
- The Atlantic on Pacific — Oceanfront oyster and craft cocktail bar serving East and West Coast seafood from local and regional fishermen and…
- The Pink Dinghy — Tapas and small plates on 19th Street, with a menu that changes with the seasons.
- Eat: An American Bistro — American bistro on Atlantic Ave near 40th Street.
- Frank and Patty's — Smash burgers and cocktails in the ViBe District.
- Blue Pete's Restaurant — Pungo seafood spot off North Muddy Creek Road that calls itself the "Locals' Secret."
- Steinhilber's — Family-owned since 1939 on the Lynnhaven River, famous for its fried jumbo shrimp.
- Gringo's Taqueria — Baja-style Mexican near the Oceanfront since 2005.
- American Brew — Coffee, breakfast, and a whiskey bar near the Lesner Bridge.
- Commune — Farm-to-table café and bakery in the ViBe District with seasonal breakfast and lunch made from scratch.
- Esoteric — Rare craft beer and curated American food in the ViBe District, with herbs and produce from its own garden.
- Love Song — Farm-forward small plates with Basque and Spanish touches, plus natural wine and cocktails.
- Fathom Coffee — Coffee shop and roaster in the ViBe District, a short walk from the Oceanfront.
- Rick's Cafe — Family-owned, home-style diner open since 1986, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Baja Restaurant Sandbridge — Family-style restaurant in Sandbridge with live entertainment.
- Bubba's Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse — Seafood, crab cakes, and oysters with views of the Lynnhaven River.