20 Best Restaurants in Virginia
1. WATERMAN'S SURFSIDE GRILLE
If you’re visiting Virginia Beach and looking for a great place to eat, then Waterman’s Surfside Grille is a great option. You can find this restaurant at 415 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, and it’s open seven days a week from lunchtime until dinner time.
Waterman’s Surfside Grille is a restaurant that serves seafood and grill dishes such as steaks and ribs. Here, you can even enjoy your food and the stunning view of the ocean at the same time. Also, make sure that you don’t miss their signature dishes, which include She Crab Soup and Original Orange Crush cocktail.
Waterman's Surfside Grille
2. CHIX ON THE BEACH
Another oceanfront dining in Virginia Beach that is worth checking out is Chix on the Beach that is located at 701 Atlantic Avenue. You can visit this restaurant from 11.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and from 11.00 a.m. until 02.00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Chix on the Beach is a casual restaurant that is perfect for dining, especially if you want to taste the deliciousness of the local seafood. This restaurant also features a full bar where you can get a drink and enjoy the surrounding atmosphere.
Chix on the Beach
3. POCAHONTAS PANCAKE HOUSE
If you’re looking for an iconic breakfast spot in Virginia Beach, then look no further than Pocahontas Pancake House. This restaurant is located at 3420 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach and it’s open from 07.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. daily.
As the name suggests, Pocahontas Pancake House is a place where you will find many choices of pancakes, from buttermilk, blueberry, apple, gluten-free, and many more. Besides pancakes, you will also find many choices of yummy Belgian waffles, sandwiches, omelets, and other breakfast fares.
Pocahontas Pancake House
4. LEAPING LIZARD CAFé
Leaping Lizard Café is a café in Virginia Beach that many locals love. This restaurant is located at 4408 Shore Drive and it’s open for brunch and lunch daily. Various brunch and lunch options are available for you, including sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Leaping Lizard Café has unique and quirky decorations, and once you step into this restaurant you will be welcomed with various interesting items. There’s also an antique shop where you can buy some items to bring home as souvenirs.
Leaping Lizard Cafe
5. FREEMASON ABBEY RESTAURANT
If you happen to be in Norfolk, then you should stop by Freemason Abbey Restaurant that is located at 209 W Freemason Street, Norfolk. This restaurant is seven days a week open from 11.00 a.m. until 09.00 p.m.
It’s not hard to spot this unique restaurant because it’s situated in a circa 1873 church with a tavern ambiance and stained glass. Here, you will be served with traditional American fare as well as pasta, seafood, fish, as well as steaks.
Freemason Abbey Restaurant
6. NO FRILL BAR AND GRILL
No Frill Bar And Grill is a casual eating spot in Norfolk where you can get a variety of hearty meals to satisfy your hunger. You can find this restaurant at 806 Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk and it’s open from 11.00 a.m. until 09.00 p.m. daily.
From quesadillas, nachos, pierogies, pitas, sandwiches, burgers, platters, to salads, you can enjoy them all here. With the price and the portion that they serve, No Frill Bar And Grill is also a great option if you’re visiting the city with your family.
No Frill Bar and Grill
7. GRILLED CHEESE
If you’re a grilled cheese lover, then you must visit the Grilled Cheese restaurant that is located at 345 Granby Street Norfolk. You can visit this restaurant from 11.00 a.m. to 04.00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 11.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday.
Grilled Cheese is a paradise for you who love grilled cheese because here, you will find plenty of choices of mouthwatering grilled cheese with different kinds of fillings. But one item that you can’t miss is the Don Quixote that won the predicate as the best-grilled cheese in Virginia.
Grilled Cheese
8. CAPTAIN GROOVY'S GRILL & RAW BAR
Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw Bar is another great eating place in Norfolk. You can find this restaurant at 8101 Shore Drive and it’s open from 11.00 a.m. until 09.00 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday.
The wharf-themed restaurant with a laid-back and fun atmosphere serves local seafood dishes that can satisfy your appetite. They also have a different special menu every day, so make sure you order it and treat yourself to some hearty and delicious dishes.
Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
9. THE EGG BISTRO
Chesapeake is another city in Virginia that has many great restaurants, and one of them is The Egg Bistro. This restaurant is located at 501 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake and it’s open from 07.00 a.m. until 02.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and from 07.00 a.m. until 03.00 p.m. on the weekend.
The Egg Bistro is the go-to place for breakfast in Chesapeake since there are plenty of choices of breakfast dishes that are made from fresh local products. There are also vegan and vegetarian dishes for your special diet. If you love to drink, you should stop by the bar and order their bloody Mary’s that has the predicate as the best for 13 years.
The Egg Bistro
10. THE BUTCHER'S SON
If you’re looking for a place that serves meat dishes in Chesapeake, then look no further than the Butcher’s Son that is located at 500 S Battlefield Boulevard. The Butcher’s Son is open for dinner from Monday to Saturday. Meanwhile, on Monday it’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
At this local chophouse restaurant, you will find choices of meat dishes made from antibiotic-free, steroid-free, humanely treated beef, pork, and poultry. In addition, The Butcher’s Sun also offers freshly caught seafood every day, such as salmon, tuna, and scallops.
The Butcher's Son
11. KERVAN KEBAB HOUSE
If you want to eat something more interesting while you’re in Chesapeake, then you should come to Kervan Kebab House. You can find this Turkish restaurant in Parkview Shopping Center, approximately at 1757 Parkview Drive Suite B. Kevan Kebab House opens its door for the customers from 11.00 a.m. until 07.30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday.
Choices of Turkish dishes, such as borek, beef doner, chicken doner, and kofte can be enjoyed here. And if you want some meal to go, there are tasty sandwiches available to accompany you on the way.
Kervan Kebab House
12. YAMA SUSHI
Just in case you’re craving some Japanese food while you’re in Chesapeake, there’s a great Japanese restaurant that you can visit called Yama Sushi. Yama Sushi is located at 109 Volvo Parkway #8 and it’s open seven days a week from lunchtime until dinner time.
Once you entered Yama Sushi, you will be welcomed in a vibrant space with booths. At this restaurant, you will find traditional sushi rolls such as shrimp tempura roll, tuna roll, salmon roll, and many more. Make sure to also try the Yama Special Roll and noodle dishes to make your dining experience even more complete.
Yama Sushi Chesapeake
13. AMBAR CLARENDON
Visiting Arlington is not complete without stopping by at the great restaurants that the city has, and one of them is Ambar Clarendon that is located at 2901 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. This restaurant is open for business seven days a week from 11.00 a.m. until 10.00 p.m.
Ambar Clarendon is a restaurant that serves traditional Balkan dishes for brunch, lunch, and dinner. If you have an allergy, you don’t have to worry because Ambar Clarendon provides menus that can be modified to your needs. And if you’re a vegan or vegetarian, they also have special menus to cater to your diet.
Ambar Clarendon
14. LYON HALL
Lyon Hall is the place to go if you’re looking for a place that serves French dishes. You can find this restaurant at 3100 Washington Boulevard, Arlington and it’s open for dinner time from Monday to Thursday. Meanwhile, from Friday to Sunday, Lyon Hall is open for lunch and dinner.
This trendy eatery serves many kinds of dishes that will definitely pamper your taste buds, from house-made sausage & schnitzel, mussel pots, freshly baked bread, and many more. Pair your meal with the selections of drinks, including wines, beers, and craft cocktails.
Lyon Hall
15. PHO 75
Getting yourself something soupy and warm to eat is never a bad idea, and Pho 75 is the place where you can enjoy warm and hearty Vietnamese soups. You can visit Pho 75 in the Colonial Village Shopping Center, approximately at 1721 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, and it’s open from 10.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m. daily.
This cash-only restaurant serves delicious pho with choices of meat and vegetables in affordable prices. The broth tastes pho-nomenal that you want to bottle it and take it home. The quick service of the restaurant will make you able to enjoy your pho in no time.
Pho 75
16. RUS UZ
Another place in Arlington that serves global dishes is Rus Uz. This restaurant specifically serves dishes that are inspired by Russian and Uzbek cuisine. You can find Rus Uz at 1000 N Randolph St #3a, Arlington, and it’s open from lunch until dinner time every day.
Here, you will find many appetizing dishes, such as vareniki, lamb shashlyk, plov, goluptsi, and many more. If you love to drink, you should try the traditional and infused vodkas. And if you’re not a drinker, tea, compot, and kvas are available for you to enjoy.
Rus Uz - Arlington
17. STELLA'S, RICHMOND
Richmon is the capital city of Virginia, and there are also many great restaurants that are worth visiting, and one of them is Stella’s which is located at 1012 Lafayette Street. This restaurant opens its door for the customer for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and for dinner only on Saturday.
At Stella’s, you will be able to enjoy modern Greek fare made from high-quality ingredients at a nice portion. The atmosphere and tastes of the dishes that Stella’s offers will make you feel like you’re truly taking a trip to Greece and make you want to come back again.
Estella's Mexican Restaurant
Stella's, Richmond
18. PERLY'S, RICHMOND
Another eatery that you must check out while you’re in Richmond is Perly’s. This restaurant is located at 111 E Grace Street and it’s open seven days a week from 09.00 a.m. until 03.00 p.m.
Perly’s is a Jewish restaurant and deli that serves yummy traditional Jewish cuisine with a modern twist. They have plenty of choices of foods, ranging from meat, seafood, eggs, and salads. While you’re here make sure to try their specialty sandwiches that are guarantee to make you want more.
Perly's, Richmond
19. SUPPER, RICHMOND
If you’re looking for a great spot in Richmond that serves exceptional food in an interesting space, then look no further than Supper. You can visit Supper at 1215 Summit Avenue and it’s open from 11.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, and from 10.00 a.m. until 09.00 p.m. on the weekend.
Once you entered this restaurant, you will be welcomed in a rustic space with quirky and unique decoration. Here, you can enjoy salads, bowls, burgers, appetizers, and many more. Don’t miss to try their signature dishes such as salmon, boneless braised short ribs, fried chicken, and bacon-wrapped meatloaf.
Supper, Richmond
20. KUBA KUBA
In Richmond, there’s also a great restaurant that serves Cuban dishes, namely Kuba Kuba. This restaurant is located at 1601 Park Avenue, Richmond and it’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.
Although it’s tiny, Kuba Kuba houses numerous Cuban fare that is served in a vibrant and fun atmosphere. From Cuban sandwich, turkey press, to Kuban roast pork, you can enjoy them all here. Treat yourself to the desserts they offer to end your eating experience on a sweet note.
Kuba Kuba
