Best Restaurants In The Oceanfront

 
 

Tulu Seaside Bar & Grille

Tulu, which is located near the northern tip of the Boardwalk, provides a superb oceanfront dining experience, serving fresh and healthy meals every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even late at night.


Ocean House

Providing diners with a picturesque view of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from its second story deck, along with a wide array of specialty drinks on their menu, Ocean House is the perfect place for tourists and visitors who want to make the most of their stay in Virginia Beach.

Their crispy fried oysters, served with Old Bay cream sauce, bacon, and potatoes, are to die for, and you’ll surely want to get your hands on them.


Chix Seaside Grille & Bar

Originally called the Sun - N - Fun Bathhouse Grill, Chix has been around at the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for around 40 years and has been a go-to place for residents and tourists alike.

A few of their best selling dishes include the Surf N’ Turf Shrimp Tacos and the Atlantic Feast of Jumbo Shrimp.

Their fresh-squeezed shandy, served with fresh-squeezed lemons, organic agave nectar, and draft lager is also a staple beverage for both locals and visitors.

Whether you’re looking to feast and indulge in a variety of seafood dishes, or simply relax and have a cold drink, Chix Seaside Grille & Bar is a restaurant you wouldn’t want to miss.


THE BACK DECK

As the name suggests, eating in this restaurant gives you the cozy feeling of eating out in your own back deck, but instead of your back deck being a lawn full of grass, it’s a wide body of water. The Back Deck is situated beside Wolfsnare Creek, where you can let loose and watch boaters, stand-up paddle boarders, and dolphins swimming by while sipping on craft beer and eating fish tacos. 


ROCKEFELLER’S

Rockefeller’s, which is located at the far end of the Rudee Inlet, has some of the best views of the marina. This family-owned VA Beach go-to place collaborates with local fishermen, oystermen, and farmers to produce food that is unrivaled in freshness and flavor.


Other Great Restaurants Around Virginia Beach

 

Terrapin

Who says fine dining and sophistication has to be boring? Terrapin offers more than just a taste of fine dining by changing their menu daily, bringing flair and pizzazz to the table.

One of their signature dishes is the Lynnhaven Oysters. Order those and request a table on the terrace to get the full experience of the Virginia Beach area.


Commune

Located at the ViBe Creative District, Commune sets the standard for artsy and spacious lunch spots in the Virginia Beach Area. Sourcing around 90% of their ingredients from local markets, Commune serves fresh options and delicious meals all day, every day.

It’s a surprising crowd-pleaser, with dishes like the sweet potato hash tots coated in honey and served with a sweet mustard-aioli, redefining everything you thought you already knew about potato-cravings.


BAY LOCAL EATERY

Imagine a restaurant where southern cuisine meets seafood. Why imagine if you can visit Bay Local instead!

Bay Local offers a variety of dishes to satisfy your cravings, and even those you never knew existed. Their menu is a diverse mix, covering an extensive range of meals from wagyu beef to fresh-caught oysters.

Brunch lovers are also in for a treat as brunch is served all day. An irresistible selection of drinks is also available all day. Be sure to drop by Bay Local before wrapping up your stay in the area.


Repeal Bourbon And Burgers

Repeal is close to perfection, serving finely prepared burgers and classic cocktails with a subtle, speakeasy flair. The burgers are greasy and nearly impossible to put down once you’ve started digging in, and the truffle mac n’ cheese is the icing on the cake. When you combine it with the bartender’s recommended Old Fashioned, you’ve got yourself the perfect guilty pleasure with a tinge of refinement.


Doc Taylors

The first adjective that comes to mind when thinking about Doc Taylors is “charming”, but “hearty” and “filling” are close behind. This cottage, which was formerly the home of the real Dr. Taylor, has been rebuilt to serve southern cuisine to the people, and you must get a taste of their dishes like everyone else. Grits and biscuits are plentiful, but so are delectable creations and dirt-cheap Bloody Mary. Please take a seat; this is exactly what the doctor prescribed.