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Best Restaurants on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Nearby
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items These are my personal recommendations — all favorite go-to spots right on the boardwalk and just a little beyond. I live walking distance from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, so these are places I genuinely frequent and love. Whether you're craving cas...
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On the Boardwalk
Atlantic & Pacific Avenue
A Little Bit Beyond
On the Boardwalk
This section highlights a handful of standout restaurants spread along the 40-block stretch of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. While there are plenty of options, these six are my tried-and-true picks — from classic beachfront spots to the only restaura...
Ocean Eddies sits right over the sand at the start of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, between the 14th and 15th Street boardwalk markers. Fresh seafood, great views, and a laid-back vibe make it a must. Bonus: they serve breakfast on Saturdays and S...
OCEAN EDDIE'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, Virginia Beach - Northeast Virginia Beach - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Catch 31 offers fresh seafood, a raw bar, and meals from breakfast through dinner. Choose between a quiet patio with ocean and garden views or a lively firepit patio for dining or drinks, facing Neptune’s Park, the 31st Street Stage, and gazebo — wit...
Catch 31 Fish House & Bar
At the 7th Street boardwalk marker, Chix on the Beach is a family-friendly spot for lunch, dinner, and late-night bites. Enjoy seafood, meats, and plant-based options with oceanfront seating and live music from the 7th Street Stage.
CHIX ON THE BEACH, Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Las Palmas is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Virginia Beach, and they opened this new boardwalk location in March 2025. It’s next to the Virginia Beach Public Art piece School of Fish, in the former Fish Tails spot. It’s not on their website yet, ...
LAS PALMAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT, Virginia Beach - Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Order Online Food Delivery - Tripadvisor
Tortugas is a laid-back spot with ocean views, fun specialty drinks, and a small but tasty menu. Located next to the 34th Street Stage, it's a great place to kick back, catch live music, and soak up the beach vibes.
TORTUGAS CAFE AND TIKI BAR, Virginia Beach - Northeast Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Waterman’s serves lunch and dinner daily, plus Sunday brunch. Known for seafood, steak, and ribs, they offer indoor and outdoor dining with ocean views, plus a boardwalk patio bar. Their signature drink, the Orange Crush, is a must — a true Virginia ... Located at the 5th Street boardwalk marker.
WATERMAN'S SURFSIDE GRILLE, Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Atlantic & Pacific Avenue
Just off the boardwalk, the stretch from 8th to 42nd Street along Atlantic & Pacific Avenue is packed with some of my favorite dining spots in Virginia Beach. From casual hangouts to one elegant, upscale restaurant — and everything in between — this area has a great mix of places to eat, all within walking or biking distance...
Mellow Mushroom, at Atlantic Avenue and 35th Street, is known for its stone-baked specialty pizzas, plus wings, burgers, and more. Open until midnight, it offers not just great food, but a full-on experience — with psychedelic murals, creative energy...
Mellow Mushroom Virginia Beach
Doc Taylor’s, on 23rd between Atlantic and Pacific, serves breakfast and lunch with great food, great prices, and a laid-back vibe. The walls are filled with photos and memorabilia from the restaurant’s own history.
DOC TAYLOR'S RESTAURANT, Virginia Beach - Northeast Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Harvest VB is a laid-back, beachy counter-service café serving healthier, farm-fresh food, smoothies, and specialty coffees. Enjoy live music, ocean views, and drinks from the rooftop bar — a perfect spot to relax and refuel. Located at 18th and Atlantic.
HARVEST VB, Virginia Beach - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Located at The Historic Cavalier Hotel, 4200 Atlantic Ave. Becca offers a modern American, garden-to-table experience that’s elegant, sophisticated, and beautifully crafted. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are gorgeous, but the outdoor garden dini...
BECCA RESTAURANT & GARDEN, Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews & Reservations - Tripadvisor
Murphy’s Irish Pub offers classic Irish fare with fresh-caught seafood, live music, trivia, and sports. Enjoy fire pits outside and a massive four-sided fireplace inside, perfect for the colder months. Their St. Patrick’s Day celebration is one of th... Located on 30th and Pacific .
Murphy's Irish Pub, Virginia Beach - Northeast Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Two locations: 33rd & Atlantic, and my favorite — between 24th & 25th on Atlantic. If you want a little more restaurant to your beach pizza, look no further than Dough Boy’s. They serve up tasty specialty pies — including their signature WAVE...
DOUGH BOY'S PIZZA, Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Located near 8th & Atlantic. A laid-back, outdoor-only beach-style restaurant and bar with a small but solid menu. Enjoy casual activities like jumbo Jenga, shuffleboard, ping-pong, cornhole, bocce, and fire pits — with an upbeat atmosphere.
THE SHACK, Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
A Little Bit Beyond
These favorites aren’t right on the boardwalk, but they’re well worth the short walk or quick drive. Whether it’s a beautiful marina view, a cozy neighborhood gem or an intimate dinner tucked just out of sight, this section features spots that offer ...
Located on Rudee Inlet. With scenic views of the water and boats, Rockafeller’s offers a casual nautical atmosphere and a welcome change from the typical oceanfront scene. The menu features fresh local seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, Sunday brunc...
ROCKAFELLER'S RESTAURANT, Virginia Beach - Northeast Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews & Reservations - Tripadvisor
327 Laskin Rd — just east of Neptune’s Park, between Pacific and Arctic Ave (about a 5-minute walk). Love Song is a small, intimate, and charming spot serving excellent, creative dishes you won’t find anywhere else. Open for dinner only, Wednesday th...
LOVE SONG, Virginia Beach - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Located at 616 Virginia Beach Blvd (17th Street), about 4.5 blocks inland from the boardwalk. Last but definitely not least — Mary’s Kitchen is one of my all-time favorite spots. It’s a casual diner with a bar, surf-themed decor, and a classic breakf...
MARY'S RESTAURANT, Virginia Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor