Best restaurants near me in Virginia Beach, VA

Met some friends here for lunch during restaurant week. We all had different appetizers and they were all delicious: hot and sour soup, Caesar salad, and fried oysters. One of us had the salmon wrap, interesting because the salmon was not whole fish, but salmon salad. two of us, including me, had the shrimp and grits. The grits were formed into a cake and fried, and it was fantastic! I would order that anytime. It was an excellent deal at $15 for lunch. The cocktails added onto that, but they were spectacular as well.

We enjoyed our first visit to Sorella's. I ordered items on the restaurant week special menu. The whipped mozzarella w/pesto appetizer w/toasted bread was delicious. I also enjoyed my pizza w/goat cheese & figs. My daughter enjoyed her Caesar salad & pasta with roasted brussel sprouts and bacon. Our server was very attentive & provided great customer service despite being very busy!

Second time we have had Amber wait on us and very forgetful and slow First visit Sunday brunch she came to table in timely manner and filled water glasses but did not ask about cocktails or beverages we ordered and she dud not bring drinks to all of party had to ask twice; then forgot tea and another friend’s drink completely. Busy day so we did not make an issue But today we had her again and she did not welcome us at the table or offer water until 10 minutes after we were seated( did not ask if we wanted a beverage, just if we were ready to order which we were not. Bloody Mary’s took a while but were nice, food was delivered timely. Bill was presented without asking if we wanted dessert which we did. Ordered tea and coffee as we looked at dessert menu; dessert delivered tea and coffee not delivered had to ask hostess who then brought it over with Amber behind her. Amber us our check before dessert was served; at 2:20 Lunch was a treat for our neighbor so we were disappointed. Becca was not busy at all.

The service was great from the time we walked in. The restaurant was clean. The food & portions were great. We had short rib sandwich & chicken Milanese for our entrees, which were delicious. We had cheese fries with pork belly for an appetizer & it was tasty. The dessert portion was a little small but after eating the appetizer & entree we didn’t have much room. Our waitress was perfect. She gave us exactly enough privacy to enjoy a date night but not too much that we were ever looking for her for anything. The noise level was kind of high to carry on a conversation. We also had to pay for valet parking. But overall, we will def be back.

Our evening at Orion's Roof was nothing short of magical! The wait staff went above and beyond to set the perfect mood and ambiance for our engagement proposal, even helping to capture the moment on video. Their kindness and attention to detail made the evening unforgettable. The panoramic views of the city lights and the Atlantic Ocean were absolutely breathtaking—a perfect backdrop for such a special occasion. The food was excellent, and I have to give a special mention to the coconut curry Thai soup, which was truly superb. Orion's Roof is the ideal spot for an elegant and memorable dining experience, whether you're celebrating a milestone or just enjoying a night out.