Top 10 Restaurants And Diners In Virginia Beach, Virginia

With a fantastic view of the beaches of Virginia, Doc Taylor’s has had a few reincarnations. Originally a pink motel, which then became the residence and practice of Doctor Taylor, the building’s current occupation is a homely restaurant serving traditional American cooking. The walls of the premises are decorated with memorabilia recalling the history of Virginia Beach and Doctor Taylor himself. The success of Doc Taylor’s resulted in the opening of a sister venue Tautogs, which is one of the best seafood restaurants on the Virginia Beach seafront. Head chef Ray has created breakfast and lunch menus to suit any taste and palate, with salads such as Dr. Ramon Redford’s spinach salad, made from portabellas, red onion, hard-boiled egg, bacon and gorgonzola with a poppy seed vinaigrette, burgers, and sandwiches such as the catfish po-boy, which comprises crispy fried catfish on a sub roll with lettuce, tomato & granny smith apple tartar sauce, all finished off with a famous Doc Taylor mimosa or bloody mary. There is plenty to feast on in this Virginia venue.
Doc Taylor’s, 207, 23rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA, USA +1 757 4251960

Serving the authentic taste of Puerto Rico and Cuba is the Mojito Café. A small but charming restaurant, the Mojito Café is big on flavour, with all their dishes infused with the best of Latin America. The menu features highlights such as their popular and award-winning fish tacos, their delectable ropa vieja, and their delicious pollo en chimichurri. Cocktails also make the Mojito Café what it is, not only in name, but also through the wide variety available, which are made entirely from scratch and are never pre-mixed. With limited seating, it is best to arrive early at Mojito Café to guarantee a seat and an unforgettable dining experience.
Mojito Café, 300 28th Street, Virginia Beach, VA, USA +1 757 2336855

Opened in 1974 by the Crisostomides family, Pocahontas Pancake and Waffle Shop became a household name in Virginia Beach. It was taken over in 1986 by the Zervoudakis family, who made significant changes to the premises, but kept the trademark name. Murals were painted on the walls by a local artist Jim Johnson, and a Native American tee pee was built inside. In 2002, the waffle shop was featured on the Food Network’s ‘Best Of’ series, which awarded Pocahontas with the title of ‘Best Pancake House in Virginia Beach’. It is no surprise, therefore, that Pocahontas has become the go-to place for fluffy pancakes and waffles, stacked high with syrup and with a side of crispy bacon. With healthy fruit plates, traditional American breakfasts, fries, coffee and pecan waffles all on the menu, Pocahontas is the home of good American home-cooked food.
Pocahontas Pancakes and Waffles, 3420 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, USA +1 757 4286352

With panoramic views of the northern end of Virginia Beach and its boardwalk is renowned restaurant Terrapin. Creating sumptuous dishes from seasonal, sustainable farm-fresh ingredients, it is no surprise that head chef Rodney Einhorn has won awards for his contemporary American cuisine. The recently renovated restaurant offers intimate dining with a touch of elegance, with a zebra-themed wood bar and serene lanterns floating overhead, while diners can witness their meals being prepared in the open plan kitchen. There is also a choice of outdoor seating on the terrace for a more ambient setting. Expanding his culinary portfolio, Chef Einhorn opened Terrapin in 2006 and has since won numerous local, state and regional awards, including the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award, which the restaurant has won consecutively since 2008. With a seemingly endless list of accolades, Terrapin is one restaurant not to miss in Virginia Beach.
Terrapin Restaurant, 3102 Holly Road, Virginia Beach, VA, USA +1 757 3216688

The Route 58 Delicatessen is the brainchild of well-known radio DJ Jeff Goldberg. Working for 106.9 The Fox for 11 years, Goldberg changed his career path and opened the 58 Deli in 2004. Located on Loehmann’s Plaza, 58 Deli soon became famous in Virginia Beach for their range of sandwiches and burgers, particularly filled with hot corned beef and pastrami, with a side of half-sour pickles on rye bread. Mile high sandwiches are not all they offer, with 58 Deli’s knishes, Sabrett hot dogs and knockwurst, char-grilled burgers and meat platters are worth a try. The restaurant also serves a large range of desserts from the world famous Carnegie Deli in New York, with their cheesecake famous across the state of Virginia. Diners leaving 58 Deli will not have an empty stomach.
The Route 58 Delicatessen, 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA, USA +1 757 2275868