Best Casual Restaurants in Virginia Beach

28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Veranda

4.9

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Virginia Beach

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to The Veranda Trattoria, where the warm embrace of traditional Italian hospitality meets the sun-kissed shores of Virginia Beach. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant coastal city, our trattoria invites you on a culinary journey that combines the richness of Italian flavors with the laid-back charm of beachside livingThe atmosphere is a perfect blend of rustic elegance and coastal comfort, creating a welcoming space for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings.The Veranda Trattoria is not just a restaurant; it's a place where friends and family come together to savor exceptional food, share stories, and create lasting memories. Whether you're seeking a romantic date, a family celebration, or a casual dinner with friends, our trattoria is the perfect setting for every occasion

2. Coastal Grill

4.9

Exceptional(3891)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Virginia Beach

Booked 14 times today

Classic, consistent, upscale cuisine is offered in a well-appointed, unpretentious setting in this top-notch nosherie. The beautiful bar invites easy conversation and casual dining. Located on the affluent Great Neck corridor in Virginia Beach, just three miles from the Oceanfront, Coastal Grill is as famous for what isn't on the menu as for what actually is. Owner Jerry Bryan with Executive Chef Maureen Cucchiaro and Chef de Cusine Brad Bates at the stove, offer an extensive list of "blackboard specials," always with a nice assortment of freshly caught regional seafood. This locals favorite has received critical acclaim since its inception over 25 years ago, culminating in being voted the Number 1 Restaurant by Hampton Roads Magazine. With amazing food and exemplary service, Coastal Grill is a sure bet for business dinners, special occasions, or simply unwinding after a hard day. Come celebrate with us!

3. Becca

4.4

Awesome(5579)

Price: Expensive

• American • Virginia Beach

Booked 64 times today

Becca is the highlight of The Cavalier and a go-to dining destination. Modern and sophisticated, the reinvented restaurant boasts bright and inspired fare, locally sourced ingredients and a sumptuous outdoor garden setting. Always elegant yet never pretentious. Becca is perfect for any occasion.Enjoy local, farm to table food from our restaurant & garden.

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4. Gaston's Italian Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(270)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Virginia Beach

Booked 20 times today

Modern Italian CuisineGaston’s Italian Steak House, the American Dream for Gaston, is where passion for food, comfort, and enjoyment are combined. Our neighborhood restaurant is casual- elegant and cozy, the perfect backdrop for a first date, anniversary dinner or warm family gathering with a beautiful private room available. Benvenuto!!

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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Virginia Beach, VA

4.6

Exceptional(4788)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Beach

Booked 94 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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6. Tides Coastal Kitchen

3.9

Excellent(132)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Virginia Beach

Booked 4 times today

Where coastal flavors and breathtaking views unite to create Virginia Beach’s most unique dining experience - perfect for a casual gathering with friends or an elegant night out. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines exceptional coastal flavors, warm hospitality, and a touch of seaside magic.NOTE: OUTSIDE SEATING IS NON-RESERVABLE. PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

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7. Rockafeller's Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1749)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Virginia Beach

Booked 8 times today

When visiting Rockafeller's, one of Virginia Beach's landmark seafood restaurants located on Rudee Inlet, customers can expect a casual atmosphere and a menu featuring fresh local seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, Sunday Brunch, three course early bird specials and more! Our specials will provide you with the freshest fish and seafood offerings available in Virginia Beach. Don't forget that Rockafeller's award winning homemade desserts offer the perfect way to finish off your dining experience . First place winner of the 2022 East Coast She Crab Soup Classic. While there they can also feel good knowing that by supporting Rockafeller's they are also supporting one of the first Virginia Green restaurants. Large parties can be accommodated on a limited basis and we have private banquet facilities which can accommodate groups from 9 to 90. Please visit our website, www.rockafellers.com. Rockafeller's is committed to great service, freshly prepared food and environmental excellence.

8. Catch 31

4.6

Exceptional(441)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Virginia Beach

Booked 15 times today

Fabulously Fresh and In-Season at Our Virginia Beach Seafood RestaurantLocated on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Catch 31 showcases spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and an inspired farm to table menu of hardwood grilled fish, succulent steaks, wood-fire baked flatbreads, decadent desserts and an incomparable raw bar. The freshest produce and seafood is sourced daily by our chefs from local farms and docks to be expertly prepared any way you like it - mesquite wood-fire grilled, bronzed or blackened. For an upscale-casual dining experience at the most iconic location on the oceanfront, grab a patio table with a fire pit overlooking Neptune's Park and enjoy free live entertainment nightly in season.

9. Isle of Capri

4.9

Exceptional(992)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Beach

Booked 15 times today

Home to authentic Italian cuisine and breathtaking views of the Virginia Beach oceanfront, oceanfront panoramic Virginia Beach views, the Isle of Capri is one of the more historic restaurants in Virginia Beach, under the helm of Chef Pasquale Arcese, and top-rated among locals and visitors alike. Featuring a carefully selected menu of over 260 international wines that are perfectly paired with our robust and flavorful Italian entrée and antipasti menus, Isle of Capri elevates the dining experience in Virginia Beach. Ride our express elevator to the 6th floor of the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach to begin your next amazing dining experience.

10. The Atlantic

4.8

Exceptional(147)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Virginia Beach

The Atlantic is an oyster/craft cocktail bar nestled in the heart of the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Our menu celebrates seafoods from the east coast, west coast and beyond, and we strive to support local and regional fishermen, crabbers, oystermen, farmers and producers. Don't eat seafood? No problem. We've got plenty of options for everyone on the menu.

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KimberlyVIP
Virginia •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a wonderful experience. Our waiter was very attentive and pleasant. The meal was outstanding. We ordered multiple dishes and they were all excellent.
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Gaston's Italian SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Virginia Beach
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4.9
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Marina
Virginia •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautifully decorated for the holidays, Becca was packed with holiday diners. I had the she crab soup, which was the best I ever had, I also had the fall harvest salad with beets, kale, spiced pistachios and goat cheese. Both were delicious. My fellow diners all had the smoked Turkey club, also very good although the toasted bread made it difficult to eat. Service was a bit slow but perhaps they didn’t have enough help or it could been our server who was not very forthcoming. All in all a great experience and will certainly dine there again!
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BeccaPrice: Expensive• American• Virginia Beach
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4.4
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Vanessamarie
Virginia •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Was very nice! The food was great, I had a flatbread and I may go back and pick a couple up for dinner tonight. The waitress was knowledgeable with everything we asked about and friendly!
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Virginia Beach, VAPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Beach
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4.6
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Jacquelynne
Virginia •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful place for both food and service. This small intimate restaurant is a change from the noisy sports bars etc. that are so popular now, plus they don't have a TV!
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The VerandaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Virginia Beach
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4.9
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PatriciaVIP
Virginia •130 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A friend and I had a wonderful dinner Monday! We shared the calamari, which was great, loved the sauce too, perfect accompaniment. We both had the rockfish special, again, delicious. I had the carrot cake, my friend the apple ricotta cake. As always , such a pleasure dining at one of our favorite restaurants.
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Coastal GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Virginia Beach
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4.9

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Veranda

2. Coastal Grill

3. Becca

4. Gaston's Italian Steakhouse

5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Virginia Beach, VA

6. Tides Coastal Kitchen

7. Rockafeller's Restaurant

8. Catch 31

9. Isle of Capri

10. The Atlantic

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