Top Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach

"Morning: There’s no better way to begin the day than with brunch, and Virginia Beach is home to a slue of appealing spots — Citrus, Doc Taylor’s, The Bee & The Biscuit, the list goes on. A locals’ favorite, Bay Local Eatery, has some unique options on the brunch menu, including the ever-popular “Fried Chicken Bennie.” They also have a robust cocktail menu, and most drinks are made with freshly squeezed juice, or “crushes.”"

"The locals must be keeping this gem of a restaurant plenty busy on their own, because there’s no big flashy sign outside beckoning tourists to visit. Thankfully I heard about it, and stopped in for lunch. The restaurant used to be a doctor’s office in the late 30’s, and now it’s serving up breakfast and lunch open kitchen-style."

"The casual, family-friendly restaurant serves all of their breakfast and lunch options any time they’re open. If your kids want breakfast at noon, that’s perfectly fine. If they prefer chicken tenders first thing in the morning, you don’t have to argue or explain why they can’t have them."

"For a menu full of options, the No Frill Bar and Grill is the way to go. This is where you can order your Crab Cake platter and the kids can get the chicken finger meal. Expect large portions – many of the appetizers like the Chicken Nachos or Loaded Pierogies are enough for a meal."

"While I have personally never sampled this extravagant, slightly questionable Bloody Mary concoction, my parents assure me it's a winner. If that's not enough to convince you, this sweet and savory alcoholic beverage has also been featured in several magazines and on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

"Located Inland, Citrus is also flipping their flapjacks out of two locations, and they’re doing it with style. Once featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives,” this has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Try the “Citrus Style Pancakes” for a fruity take on a brunch staple."

"Citrus is a fun and nice little Virginia Beach breakfast and lunch restaurant located at 2265 West Great Neck Rd. This cute little place has a friendly wait staff that makes breakfast and lunch enjoyable for everyone in VA Beach. It quickly becomes a favorite for locals and tourists alike."

"151 Granby St. 757-625-8319 Hours Monday-Friday: 7am-2pm Saturday: 8am-2:30pmSee the Menu. This quick-service spot has been serving the local community for more than 35 years. But it’s not just the best hotdogs in town; you can also pick up tons of quick breakfast options or hearty sandwiches at lunch."

"Opening its doors in 2011, FireBrew Bar and Grill is the creation of Dean and Sue Gonsior. The basis of FireBrew’s menu is their open flame Fire Deck oven, which diners can observe while it cooks their meals. The restaurant also prides itself on not having any microwaves or fryers, resulting in more flavourful food."

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"435 Monticello Ave. 757-937-3857 Hours Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday: 11am-Midnight Sunday: 10am-7pmSee the Menu. Find good ol’ homestyle Southern cuisine at this large yet cozy Downtown find. This family, locally and veteran-owned eatery serves “some seriously good fried chicken in Norfolk,” as reviewed by The Virginian-Pilot."

"Sushi Mama, a Japanese and Korean spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 218 Yelp reviews. Head over to 424 Newtown Road to see for yourself."

"316 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 (757) 399-5377 Offers curbside pick-up or delivery through Door Dash for all take-out orders. Large, covered patio accented with a variety of flower baskets makes for a lovely High Street dining experience. Chicken and Waffles are back on the menu."

"A 90' bar, large-screen TVs & a fabulous menu filled with satisfying appetizers, entrees & desserts makes this sport bar & cafe a winner. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Casual"

"Next up is Mears Corner's Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing Co., situated at 1805 Kempsville Road. With 4.5 stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp, the brewery and event space has proven to be a local favorite."

"Unlike other ice cream parlors, Ben & Jerry’s carries a range of frozen desserts. Enjoy your favorite ice cream flavors, fro-yos and even sorbet. Buy a scoop or take home a pint of their signature offerings like Cherry Garcia, Chunky Monkey, and Phish Food."

"Enjoy your favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavors up and down Atlantic Avenue. Get a scoop or two of the original ice cream flavors, as well as one of the fruity sorbets. You can also order an ice cream cake, sundae, smoothie or shake."

"Yum Yum Eat’en Up Cakes is here to meet your needs in finding that extraordinary cake to express your occasion. They specialize in cake sculpting of 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional cakes. They use the freshest ingredients available and their cakes are designed to your specific request."