Brunch is not just a meal; it's a state of mind! At Bay Local, I savored dishes that spoke to my soul. Every bite is a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed. Let's bloom where we're planted, one delicious brunch at a time! Bay Local is one brunch spot i would always come back to. The ambiance is always warm and vibrant! The customer service is always top tier. Banging Balls - 5/5 Chicken and Waffles - 5/5 The Hangover - 4/5 Brunch is not just a meal; it's a state of mind! At Bay Local, I savored dishes that spoke to my soul. Every bite is a reminder that life is meant to be enjoyed. Let's bloom where we're planted, one delicious brunch at a time! Bay Local is one brunch spot i would always come back to. The ambiance is always warm and vibrant! The customer service is always top tier. Banging Balls - 5/5 Chicken and Waffles - 5/5 The Hangover - 4/5 read more

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The restaurant is spacious with a very pleasant atmosphere and a fully stocked bar offering great adult beverage options. Parking can be a bit tight at the Shore Drive location, but once inside, Bay Local delivers. We visited for a company end ofyear celebration with a party of 10, and the service was excellent. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made great suggestions, which made ordering easy. The appetizers were a hit! Everyone loved the Bangin' Balls and the Poppin' Champagne Fried Shrimp. The cucumber salad that came with the shrimp was especially delicious. No complaints at the table. For entrees, the Chicken and Waffles did not disappoint perfectly crispy waffle, tender and flavorful chicken. The Just Right Shrimp and Grits was enjoyed, my coworker mentioned the onions and peppers could have been chopped finer. The Jamaican Dark Rum French Toast was a hit, and overall everyone enjoyed their meals. Great food, great service, and a solid spot for group dining or celebrations. read more

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This just might've became my new fav go to brunch & drinks spot! Went here Monday for birthday brunch around 1 pm; no wait time and all of the staff were friendly, communicative, and full of personality 10/10. Inside was a chill ambiance; not too loud or quiet. Started with the Parmesan spinach and crab dip (10/10) flavorful, fresh, and I loved the fried pita bread it came with; so delicious I wanted to order another serving! Also had the Fried chicken and waffle meal (8/10) I think the chicken was amazing; juicy, crunchy skin, good flavor and the tots were tasty as well. The waffle was lackluster for me though especially when I saw the chocolate chips; I was expecting them to be cooked within the waffle not just thrown on top and barely melted. The eggs needed seasoning; even with the cheese, they were flavorless. Besides those couple misses, I still enjoyed my meal. For drinks, I had the Raspberry sorbet mimosa (9/10) this was new for me and I actually really liked it. Also had a Big jumbo mimosa with cranberry juice (10/10) delicious and so fun/unique; more than enough shared between me and my sister! I also got to taste the "Baymosa" my mom had and I'm def going back for that one! Added this place to my go to spots list! Definitely coming back for sure! My overall rate of experience : 9/10 read more

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Brunch for our family of 7 on New Year's Eve. Different trip, same quality experience! Sat right away despite a busy crowd. Friendly service from Sarah throughout; had food in 15 minutes. All very good: Crabcake benny w English muffin and home fries, blueberry pancakes, blueberry waffles, the Lesner, chicken n waffles, kitchen sink w peppers/onions, and the Big Al. read more

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Soft shell crab specials today (not always available, so... I had with BLT, wife had plain. As always, food is great, service is prompt and waitresses are friendly and helpful. Always a busy place, but usually you can get seated quickly. Brunches and lunches are always great. Newer addition provides additional space which can be needed on weekends! read more

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Love this restaurant SO MUCH! I've never gone here and NOT left satisfied and with the itis lol! This is my favorite location, and I have always had great service here. I love the nautical theme, it's so VA Beach. Though it's hard to get seating and the waiting times can be long, it's worth it the wait. It is difficult to find parking and sometimes requires a bit of a walk from some streets over. I've had many things on their menu, but my favorite is their shrimp and grits! read more

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This is the neatest restaurant I have eaten at in a long while. The decorations make you feel like you're at a cool beach house. The food is top notch and reasonably priced for seafood. I got a shrimp and crab (lots of both) omelette for $19. I had a spill of my drink and the staff was super helpful and apologetic. It was a great experience even with the drink mishap. I will be returning. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Light Tower Omelette (Shrimp and crab) with garlic parm tots and a fried biscuit - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The food was well seasoned; it was delicious. I had the crab cake eggs benedict; there was so much flavor! Omg! The service was great; would definitely go back there again to try some of the other items that they had on the menu. The other food item names / descriptions on the menu sounded intriguing and appetizing. Also had the jalapeño margarita and the Baymosa, both were very good with tropical flavors. The atmosphere was very nice. Definitely can take the family. Highly recommend. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Crab cake eggs benedict - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We rolled up on a Saturday, took one look at the parking situation, and almost bailed. I was sure the were going to be a huge wait, the cars were everywhere. It was Mad Max: Fury Road out there. But in a plot twist, I ducked inside to check the wait and, surprise, there wasn't one. Just a parking lot that operates on pure anarchy. But inside was not crazy busy at around 10am. The place itself is cute, the design has beach elements, it's bright, nice specials board and a bar. It did get much busier as we had our meal so arrive early. The menu? Huge. They even have early bird specials, which is great if you have your life together enough to brunch at a responsible hour. My only wish? A classic, no-frills eggs-toast-meat option for those of us who sometimes just want the breakfast greatest hits. Food-wise, it was a home run. Generous portions, solid flavors. The breakfast cocktails? Equally robust. I went for a sorbet mimosa, which is a risky game as some places go full dessert mode and forget the champagne. Not here. The ratio? Chef's kiss. My brunch company had a burrito (solid) and we even sampled a kid's meal (also solid). One hiccup: As the place filled up, service slowed, and my brunch companion tragically never got a refill. This is how brunch heartbreak happens, people. No refill = unfinished meal = existential crisis. But all in all? A worthy brunch adventure. Just maybe take an Uber and let someone else battle the parking gauntlet. read more

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We were seated quickly though the place was nearly full. They had a Specials for the day, so hubby decided to order the Tile fish but sadly we heard "86 the Tile" just after we placed our orders. He had to make a fast decision so he got the Soft shell crab fish BLT with tater tots. I got the soft shell crab sandwich with the tots. I also got a cup of tea, choosing Tazo Passion out of the variety box. It was cold inside so the hot tea helped. This location has expanded, apparently recently enough, complete with a bar, so that they are now able to shorten the waiting time. Though during the weekends the current wait time is now 1 hour, 30 minutes due to the popularity of their food. They are famous for soft shell crabs! read more

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Bay Local is a local fave. We went mid week around 11am. Food was amazing, drink specials were on point, and the servers were attentive. This location is slightly smaller compared to others but still great. Parking can be a challenge, but again, so worth it for the great food. I was able to customize my omelette w ease which was awesome, and I was able to take my beverage special to go. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Create your own omelette - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This is the perfect brunch spot! It was a welcoming space, the service was great, the price points were affordable and the portion sizes were generous! Everything we tried was delicious! read more

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Brunch with friends and my first time here. The parking situation is a nightmare. Beware of the police sitting around the corner! I got lucky and found a spot after making a circle around. My friends had to park across the Main Street. Place is pretty busy with locals and while waiting we got drinks and sat in the sofa. They do have a decent amount is waiting spots to sit. I appreciated that at my age. Hahaha. The Bloody Mary's were great. Our "drink"server while waiting was super and friendly. Once we got a table we got a different server and she wasn't as friendly while we placed our order. I was glad our "drink" server ended up coming around to attend to us in the end. The menu had something for everyone but the 4 of us decided on the soft shell crab benny x2 since it was in season and the other 2 decided on the crab cake benny. It was just enough food and drinks to fill me up and want to take a nice little nap. read more

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-Parking is available in the front (tight in certain spots) and some along the side street. Don't park at the plaza across the street, they have supervision and you will get towed. -You can order a drink while you wait for a table. They don't do reservations or waitlist online. - This location is a bit bigger so it's better in the wait time. -staff was friendly and waitress was able to speak about the menu and offer some off the menu options to mix and match. -Food was good as usual, drinks were cold and noise level wasn't bad overall. We can converse while enjoying the food! -There is an 18% added to all purchases. read more

The food was amazing. The service was off. We felt so rushed. I understand this place is probably always packed but it was a Tuesday afternoon with plenty of open tables there's no reason to rush us. But food was good. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Veggie omelette - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We came in early on a Saturday while in town and they were able to immediately seat us even though we were a group of 8. They were super attentive and the food came out quickly. I had the Salmon Bennie and it was great. I got cheese grits since I'm not often in the South and they were really tasty! My husband had the fried chicken Bennie with home fries. My daughter and nephew split the pancakes with chocolate chips and strawberries. They were huge! (They split one order). Only complaint I heard was the bacon was slightly undercooked. But overall everything was great and would definitely recommend if in the area! read more

Bay Local Eatery - Salmon Bennie with cheese grits - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

One of the go-to spots for locals! It's in the name for a reason! I've been to both locations and neither disappoint! As far as ambience one offers you a place that feels like the spot to get loose and be loud, and the other feels like the place to have a more quiet date night out. Either way the food is top notch and I've not had a meal that was anything less than well executed. The Shore Drive location has a good amount of seating but usually comes with a wait especially on weekends so plan accordingly. They've done a great job seating me for two and for 20 as walk ups - so they get the job done on the service front as well. In addition to that take a look at the pics if you want to know whether the food is on point I've eaten seafood, burgers, eggs Benedict, breakfast and everything has been fresh and tasted great between two locations- so I think you'll be pleased. Portions are respectable and for a big man like me that's important. Give them a go see for yourself . read more

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Stopped in for brunch at Bay Local and everything was fantastic! We started with the Banging Balls--an absolute standout. The crab meat, cheese, and sauce all came together in gooey perfection. My husband had the crab cake sandwich, which had a nice subtle sweetness, and I went with the Reuben--packed with corned beef and a perfect balance of kraut, meat, and bread. The portions are generous, and the food is amazing. My husband ordered a half spicy, half Zing Zang Bloody Mary that left our faces sweating (in the best way). We love spicy drinks, and this one definitely delivered. Great food, great drinks--definitely worth the stop! read more

Bay Local Eatery - Banging Balls - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I always create my food at a restaurant and my creation here was off the chain... I got the "Double D" and added an extra patty, a crab cake, extra bacon, jalapeños, and mushrooms... Quite the marvel it was... Bar was attentive, service was great, no complaints... And the burger was crazy good... read more

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Let's just say I'll definitely be back, I feel like the choices are endless. It was so hard to pick what I wanted! So everyone got something different. Chicken and waffles were great, seasoned crispy chicken, fluffy eggs, and the waffle had a nice hint of vanilla to it. My wife got the veggie eggs Benedict and added crispy chicken to it with the breakfast potatoes. Do not sleep on the breakfast potatoes!! So much flavor in everything. I tried my brother's oyster Rockefeller burger, and wow I'm going back to get that! The burger itself was so good, they actually char grill the burger and cook it perfectly to your liking. Parmesan, spinach, fried oysters and bacon on top of that! How could it miss?! The calamari was tender, flavorful, they fry jalapeños and banana peppers with the calamari. It's like they said hey I know this going to be good but let's take it to the next level. The staff is so friendly, and attentive to everything going on. There's this beautifully decorated room with a bar and couches you can hang out in while waiting to be seated. There are waitresses there who will take orders for drinks and apps while you wait! Yes, parking isn't the best but it also didn't take long for us to get a good parking spot. Trust me it's worth it! Pictures aren't the best but you'll get the idea lol read more

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the bay local off of Shore Dr is LOUD, and very very difficult to find a place to park ... the food was ok if you can take not hearing the person next to you say anything. read more

Visited Bay Local on Saturday around 11:30. There was barely a wait--always a great start! As a Virginia Beach staple, it never disappoints. The food was delicious as always; the Bay Local Rockefeller was top-tier, with the fried oysters cooked to perfection. The tater tots were a great side as well. One suggestion: a mimosa flight would be a fun addition to their drink menu. Overall, another fantastic visit! No complaints from me. read more

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Every time I've been to Bay Local, the wait has been short, the service is quick, and the food is always good. I love the vibe here -- fun but still relaxed. I don't mind the 18% gratuity that is already added at all, especially since I usually add more. One of my favorite go-to spots! read more

Bay Local Eatery - Big Al and the chicken Caesar wrap - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Went this morning breakfast. Ordered the Crab cake Benedict. Simply delicious. Wife ordered the Lynnhaven. Her's was also delicious. Service outstanding. Food off the chain delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Crab cake Benedict - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great food and good service. Great spot for brunch. Lots of delicious menu choices. Popular spot for brunch for locals.

Love LOVE Bay Local. I've enjoyed the food and service at both locations I've visited. Only thing to keep in mind is that they usually add an 18% tip to the bill automatically (which I actually love bc I hate math lmao). I didn't realize this so I ended up tipping an additional 20% on top the 18% without realizing since I paid using the card reader But it's more something for me to remember next time. Will still come again and again for the breakfast and mimosas!! read more

Food great service good and great atmosphere!! Better than Bee and the biscuit all day long read more

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It's early Easter Sunday morning and our party of 12 are patiently waiting to be seated greated by a smile and a laid back breakfast eatery ambience.We were quickly attended to by our hostess promptly taking orders with efficiency and a true sense of urgency! From the Bay Breakfast Burrito,Jamaican Dark Rum French toast, 2 light tower Omelets, eggs bacon and sausage, to name a few of the brunch cuisine choices. Holly and Amber were awesome and attentive the food came out extremely quick hot and full of savory flavors. when I say you should give this establishment a whirl into food nirvana make it a destination stop! read more

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Bay local on shore drive is quaint but their food packs a punch! I had been wanting to visit the shore drive location and had the opportunity on a Wednesday to check them out. I had stopped by several times on weekends but it was always over an hour wait. The menu features a variety of comfort foods and appetizers. The bar does not offer draft beers but several local craft bottles for options. The food was good and I can see myself coming back on a weekday. The service was good too but they were very busy even on a workday at 11am. The gratuity is automatically included in your check too. The parking situation at this location is not ideal but I think that added to my desire to check them out. I prefer the Laskin location for their bar and Vibe. Overall nice place if you go at the right time. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Highly recommend for a decent little breakfast/ brunch spot. Parking semi sucks. But that just shows it's good when folks still make the effort. The service was decent. A bit of a wait if you aren't there early. Decent orange crushes which definitely matters. The pineapple wasn't bad either. The crab ball appetizer was pretty good. I had the burrito as my meal. It was a hearty size. I would say it could use a bit of salsa or something to add a bit more flavor. The chips were seasoned with old bay. Overall I'd go back but likely try something instead. The feel is cute with the extension. Nice seating area for a cocktail with friends. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Bay local is always a family favorite, their food is always amazing. The service is different in that they all help each other out so you won't have one waiter/waitress the whole time. They do a great job of making sure that you have everything you need for a great experience. read more

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This place was fantastic for brunch. The staff was incredibly friendly, and I loved the decor and ambiance--it was simply beautiful. The food and drinks were both amazing. I had the Bay Local Eggs Benedict, and it was delicious. I will definitely return and recommend this spot to everyone. What a great find! read more

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My husband and I popped in here for a brunch on a Monday holiday. It was crazy busy and I can see why, the food is amazing! Even though it was busy, our service was nothing less than extraordinary! Bay Local has such a fun menu, it was seriously so hard to choose something to eat. I ended up going with their chicken BLT & my husband got the shrimp Caesar wrap which was also amazing! The tots are to die for with the garlic parm seasoning they're tossed in. We started off with the crab ball appetizer and they were also heartily stuffed with crab meat. I tried a classic Bloody Mary & for the taste and price you cannot beat it. We sat at the bar which was pretty crowded, but we never lacked any service from the amazing staff. We for sure cannot wait to come back and try out more food on this menu! read more

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I was visiting VA Beach and wanted some fresh seafood and this was a good choice! I also loved my espresso martini and Caesar salad with house made Caesar. They have an astonishing amount of food and drinks options so you can't go wrong with anything. The staff was so attentive and friendly as well. The space felt very inviting. I would definitely return next time I'm at the beach. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Expresso martini. - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wonderful food, drinks, and great service with an upbeat, tropical vibe. Always pleasant and typically busy, but they do an amazing job every time. One of our very favorite restaurants for breakfast and brunch in VB. We've not eaten lunch here yet but I'm sure it's delicious. read more

The Big Al is really good, fresh gravy and a flaky biscuit. Inside is vibrant but not too loud, great spot to hit brunch with friends. They have boozy brunch cocktails, and really good Benedict's. Service was great, while it was still crowded, our server never made us feel forgotten and abandoned. Will definitely be back here. read more

Bay Local Eatery - The Big Al - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

If you haven't read my Yelp reviews, I find restaurants that reminds me of home. I found my Ms. Shirley's Cafe in Baltimore. The Bay Local eatery is now my new Miss Shirley's Cafe. The staff is attentive, service was wonderful, and the cuisine was delicious. I had the Cold Salmon Beanies, Grits and a jumbo Mimosa. The Beanies was delicious..a take of Lox Bagel with poach egg on top with a delicious hollandaise sauce prepared to perfection. The hollandaise sauce was not cold ..bonus!! If you are thinking of a place for brunch.. the Bay Local Eatery is a thought and a must to have Brunch. Bon Appétit.. This Gourmand will be back..Sidebar: The only downfall was parking. read more

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Best service for breakfast and brunch, great drink selections and great seasonal options! The Light Tower omelette with scallops is delicious! The service is spectacular! Kendra did a great job! will be back more often read more

They apparently changed to winter hours without changing their actual hours so just don't come here they don't want customers clearly ‍

Somehow this was my 1st time here and I loved it! We showed up at a perfect time on a Sunday morning and we were sat right away. It quickly filled up. It's not a quiet place for brunch. They play good music and it is loud. I loved it but if that is not for you then I would pick a different place. The service was excellent! I wish I got our servers name but I did not. We ordered the lettuce wraps with shrimp. We did share and they were delicious! Everything about it was perfect.....except...I wish they had put on a 4th piece of lettuce since 2 of us were sharing. It would not have cost much and would have been that extra touch that goes a long way. No extra shrimp or anything else....just lettuce for a 4th wrap. We weren't going to get anything else but then we saw the mac and cheese and had to get some. Holy cheese! They did not skimp. It was the perfect amount for a side and very very very cheesy. Delicious. They had great specials and lots of choices on the menu. It was tough to decide. Be warned that they do add 18% gratuity even for small parties of 2. We did not care because our service was so good and even added a few more dollars in cash but it could go the other way and be frustrating. I will be back and definitely recommend. read more

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