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    Ballyhoos

    3.3 (144 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Seafood, Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Tuna Bites and happy hour drinks
    Virginia R.

    I went to Ballyhoos for the first time last night. We were greeted and sat quickly. The server was nice and attentive. We ordered happy hour drinks and tuna bites to start. Sports were on the tv's and live music played. We ordered shrimp and burgers as well. Everything was delicious and came out fast. Side note: The restaurant lets dogs sit with their owners, which I think is amazing. They also have lots of games like jinga, ping pong, corn hole, and foosball outside and under their tent. I highly recommend and I will be back. Seems like a great locals spot.

    Stage and Large Projector Television
    Bob R.

    We stopped by Ballyhoos on Sunday to get some food and to watch the game. This is such a fun place to spend a Sunday afternoon. The food is good and the atmosphere is lively. They have raffles for prizes that are absolutely free. They have just about every game that you can imagine on their multiple televisions. The Star of the show was definitely the Hot Wings. They came out piping hot and they were delicious. We opted for the hot sauce and we enjoyed them very much. Check out Ballyhoo's, you'll be happy that you did and you can rest assured that you are supporting our local restaurant community.

    Sweet potato tots and half pound Peel and Eat Shrimp
    Michelle B.

    Stopped by on a Friday evening for a friends get together while in town. It's funny how many times growing up that I was in this shopping center yet definitely didn't have a spot like this. Introduced my husband to some East coast on this trip. I had the shrimp. No longer my favorite after having my seasoning boiled into the seafood down South. The tots could have been cooked long. The crush ratio was off if you know what they should take like. The service for a Friday Evening mid evening left a lot to be desired. We had to work to get his attention most of the evening. The all you could eat crab legs were a good price compared to most local spots. The feel of the restaurant was my favorite part. The outdoor space was plentiful. Tons of space for folks of different groups. Live music. I'd go back really just got the atmosphere not for service.

    Pravash M.

    Attended a weeknight work function here, 3.75 overall. Liked the outdoor space with paved covered patio, bar, and lots of green space plus seating. Perfect for the charity cornhole tourney, especially given the "big kid" appetizers of fruit, cheese, chips/cheese dip, chicken and burger sliders. Fair amount of indoor/temperature controlled space too. Gender specific bathrooms, daily specials and a stage for live music. Parking close to entrance can be a chore due to shared lot.

    Lisa O.

    When you walk in Ballyhoos it has a dive bar feel to it but I love it. Casual dining. We had a great time. And the food was Excellent. Shrimp cocktail are nice size shrimp. They even had lumpia. My friends drink was really good. She let me take a sip. They did not have it on the menu but I got a mocktail, Pineapple with sprite. It was so nice of them to make for me and I liked it so much I drank 3 of them. The bathrooms could be a little cleaner. Pretty good parking. I would say a great place to meet friends and have a good time.

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    AC was the best server EVER! Food and drinks were flowing, lumpia was to die for! Super good vibes, would come again!

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    Bad experience. Have been here a couple times. Foods okay. Service is always delayed. Staff not the friendliest.

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    The food is good and the service was excellent. The establishment does a lot to support the community.

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    The Porch on Long Creek - Happy hour Porch roll

    The Porch on Long Creek

    4.2(547 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$

    The Porch at Long Creek is a wonderful place to watch the sunset and one of my favorite spots in…read moreVirginia Beach. The setting right on the Lynnhaven River is beautiful, and the atmosphere is relaxed but lively. They have a great bar with delicious drinks, and the food is always on point. My favorite dishes are the flatbread and their sushi both are consistently excellent. It's definitely a local favorite, perfectly located right down the water from Chick's Back Deck and Bubba's. Great vibes, great views, great food. Highly recommend The Porch if you're looking for a classic Virginia Beach waterfront experience.

    Service - the girl we got - heinous. We sat 30 mins with no visit. Finally when the server came we…read moreput in drinks and appetizers. Another 30 minutes - we sat with no water no nothing. I gave up and went to the bar. No joke. Food was good but holy crap worst service.... Until the end for the burn. When we finally got water we sat with empty glasses... long enough for me to go to the bar and get refilled and still not see her. Even my son went to the bar for a freakn soda. All of a sudden a table of 6 sat next to us for her to attend and we got our plates removed while my husband was still pulling the food off his plate. Dishes weren't fully clean- I'm being told by my husband and son- and apparently a white hair and residual of soy sauce or something so dishwasher step up your game. I dunno man- 6 years ago we came and hated the service and the food was bland. We came today for our anniversary dinner with an attempt for redemption - service continued to suck, bartender was a bad @$$- food was better than last time. Oysters were clean- so maybe next time we will just sit in the bar. My kid said for the gen A - "overall bunions service; good food- vibe chill but What's the deal with all these flies inside !!!??? Bunions. I'm gunna rate this place a 6/7 ‍out of 10 but overall mid- def bunion service

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    The Porch on Long Creek - Drink special and pineapple upside down drink

    Drink special and pineapple upside down drink

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    Chocolate mousse pie

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    Union Alehouse - Buffalo Cauliflower

    Union Alehouse

    4.3(253 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Been here twice, each time the experience was great. This awesome venue is tucked back in the…read moreshopping strip it occupies. You would never suspect the great atmosphere of this venue from the location. But the charm of the place really isn't the story. This is the kind of place that offers a gastro pub menu and they do not disappoint with a familiar yet unique menu offering some truly great dishes and perhaps the best burgers in VB. Definitely coming back.

    We came here for Valentine's Day with a reservation for three (2 adults and a child). We were…read moregreeted warmly and seated right away, which was impressive given how busy it was. Our first table ended up being under a spotlight that was directly in our line of sight (it looked like it was meant for the specials board), so we asked to move. Staff was accommodating and got us to a better table quickly. The space itself is really nice. It was clean, rustically decorated, and the live plants in liquor bottles on the tables are a nice touch. Our server was friendly from the start and took drink orders right away. My daughter and I had sodas, and my husband ordered the Southern Charm Old Fashioned off the specials menu, which he enjoyed. The menu is on the smaller side, which we actually like. One unique detail was the option to "buy a round for the kitchen," which we thought was a really nice touch and decided to add it when we ordered our appetizer. We started with the fried deviled eggs after a friend recommended them. They were creative with three styles (classic with pickle, togarashi ginger, and crispy prosciutto), but overall a bit on the dry side and not as flavorful as we expected. We asked for Dijon, but they don't have it. Our server suggested and brought out the Baja dipping sauce instead, which did pair well and kind of improved them. My husband had the fish and chips and really enjoyed it. He said the fish was flaky and well cooked. I ordered the Union grilled cheese, which unfortunately seemed like it had been sitting a bit before being served, as the bottom was soggy. It was just okay overall and not particularly memorable for the price. The sweet potato fries on the side were the clear standout. They were crispy, the perfect balance of sweet and salty and honestly the best part of the dish. Our daughter had the kid's smashburger. It was exactly that. Service throughout the meal was good. She was friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and there when needed. The main disappointment came at the end. When our meals were served, the server actually offered sauces at the table (ketchup, mayo, ranch, etc.), and specifically suggested items like the baja sauce for the eggs and ranch to us. Because of that, we were surprised to see several charges for the sauces on the bill, especially since they were offered and recommended at the table with no mention of any additional cost. We were also charged a credit card fee, with no signage anywhere (entrance, hostess stand, or menu) indicating that paying with a card would include an extra charge. It just left an unnecessary sour note on an otherwise solid, casual meal. Nothing was bad, and nothing really stood out as exceptional, but the lack of transparency around those final charges really impacted the overall experience for us.

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    Craft Burger Bar - Aristocrat Burger with waffle fries

    Craft Burger Bar

    4.3(300 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We braved a thunderstorm to eat here and it was worth it! I was craving a burger all week and they…read moredid not disappoint. We got buffalo wings to start, perfect amount of sauce and serving size. We both got burgers and they were cooked to perfection. Waffle fries were excellent. Our server was excellent, very friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was lively and we enjoyed the quirky decor. We will be back for more!

    Yesterday marked 60 days since my mom passed away, and prior to her passing, she ate cheeseburgers…read moreand eggs everyday! It was something we fussed at her about lol so my son and I decided to have cheeseburgers in her honor. Craft Bar was recommended when I searched best burger on Yelp, so we gave it a try. We were able to be seated pretty immediately and our serve came to wait on us quickly! I ordered the Black and Blue burger with sweet potatoes waffle fried, and my son ordered a bacon cheeseburger with regular fries. I got my burger with a little pink, and it was cooked to perfection! Sometimes I am hesitant to get pink because it's been to raw. The burger was not only cooked to perfection, I really loved the bleu cheese sauce and grilled onions. The waffle fries with the cinnamon/brown sugar sauce were great as well. My son also really enjoyed his burger, but he did say his fries tasted like shrimp. I tasted them, and they didn't taste like shrimp but they did have a distinct taste. I can't really describe it, but I didn't like it. Otherwise we had a great visit, one of the best burgers I've had, and really good, quick service! I am sure we were in and out in under an hour with everything still being super fresh!

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    Aristocrat Burger with waffle fries

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    The Hunt Room - Smores Brownie

    The Hunt Room

    4.1(269 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    We stopped in for an early dinner and were really pleased with the happy hour options and quality…read moreof the food. Lindsey was an excellent server and made us feel welcome and provided great suggestions for drinks and food. The brick and wood interior was cosy and added to the historic feel. We will be back again!

    The bourbon is the only thing saving this place from a 1 star review…read more Its tucked in the basement level of the Cavalier Hotel, and looks interesting at first glance- a large bar room with a variety of seating and a big glass viewing area into the distillery. We had a reservation for five. Their answer to that was to sit us at a four person hi-top and stick a chair on the end so everyone was crammed in, and sitting on the end meant everyone kept bumping into me the whole night. As for the distillery- someone had the brilliant idea to turn off all the lights in there at 7- so there went your view and any ambient lighting in the dim basement. The service was slow and lackluster. The food was lousy. I had the venison, which was under-seasoned. The pepper gravy had no pepper in it. Only the Brussels sprouts had any actual flavor. The bourbon was the best part of the meal. They offer small 2ox tasters and it was actually quite well done. But not worth going back for.

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    Interior of the Hunt Room

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    Citrus broiled Cornish game hen

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    The exterior of the Hunt Room in the basement of the Cavalier Hotel

    The Butcher's Son - Sirloin Steak

    The Butcher's Son

    3.9(490 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    •$$$

    Let me start by saying so many people have recommended The Butcher's Son saying it was top tier and…read moreabsolutely delicious, so I was really excited to finally try it for myself. First, let me say the service was absolutely TOP TIER! The staff was attentive, friendly, and the overall atmosphere definitely gave that elevated dining experience. I don't mind paying for a fine dining experience as long as the food matches the experience. We started with the crab dip appetizer, and honestly it was solid. Definitely a good appetizer choice. For drinks, I kept it simple with a tequila sunset and substituted pineapple juice for orange juice a good drink! Now for the meals. I ordered the lamb chops with mashed potatoes and green beans. I hate to even say this because I had such high hopes, but the lamb chops lacked seasoning for me. I ordered them medium, but they were definitely more medium rare. I love a medium rare ribeye, but not so much with lamb chops. The mashed potatoes and green beans were decent, but overall needed a little more flavor. My husband had the Butcher's Burger with wedges. He said it was a solid burger, slightly overcooked, but still good overall. He did enjoy the different flavor the pork belly added. My daughter ordered the Pasta Pescatore and said it was good, but not necessarily an "oh my goodness, I have to come back for this" type of dish. Overall, because so many people told me I would LOVE The Butcher's Son, I think my expectations were extremely high. The experience and service were excellent, but the food itself didn't completely wow me. It was good, just probably not my first choice for a return visit.

    This is my husband's and I 3rd time visiting The Butchers Son, and as always we left pleased…read more We came in to celebrate our anniversary, first meal without one of our kiddos in ages. The atmosphere is nice, the food is spectacular, service this time was just ok but not something that would ruin our night. Our waiter was very absent for the most part, it did take a while for us to get our drinks and order; not much check backs for refills and such but overall he was a good server. The food is always amazing, I've never had a negative experience for their food. And the location is nice. The establishment is clean, more on the higher end, we came in dressed to impress for our date but you had a mix of how people were dressed. Down to just your everyday wear. 10/10 recommend

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    Fall into Bourbon event 09.27.23

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    Great drinks!!

    Ballyhoos - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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