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    Bay Local Eatery

    4.4 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Loud
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Parmesan Spinach and Crab Dip
    Zarielle A.

    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

    Light Tower Omelette (Shrimp and crab) with garlic parm tots and a fried biscuit
    Allysa O.

    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.

    Outdoor seating available!
    David O.

    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!

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    Pravash M.

    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.

    Brunch menu!
    Brandea B.

    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!

    Crab cake eggs benedict
    Dawn S.

    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.

    The localizer

    Omg this is the place to be at I love my server Joey when I come I ask to sit in his section his customers service is unmatched. I know wat im getting me and my husband we are hooked. This is our new spot for brunch. And its nice and clean if you know you know. Cause im not a fan of public restrooms but its nice and clean. And they have real soap in the there lol.

    Soft shell crab sandwich
    Cherie O.

    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!

    Create your own omelette
    Lauren T.

    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.

    Breakfast burrito
    Aleksandra B.

    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.

    Honey chipotle wings
    Lorina S.

    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!

    Crab cake benny with tots
    Nita W.

    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.

    Veggie omelette
    Nicole S.

    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.

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    American Brew

    American Brew

    4.0
    (211 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    The loveliest barista works there. Impo, there is nothing better in the morning than a barista who…read moreis not only friendly and kind but talks to you like you are more than a mere customer. There is a great cappuccino there... not sure if they still serve food, but the last time I had an avocado toast with egg - it was delicious. There is great ambiance there... sitting at the bar is what I typically do, and that is one of the best parts of this coffee shop. Many coffee shops do not have much of a bar, if they have one at all. I am trying to keep myself from going every day, but that's a difficult thing to do. **This place will become my go-to for a morning pick-me-up, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! Highly recommend.**

    We decided to try out American Brew one weekend when planned to walk the beach. It was a great…read morelittle coffee shop but parking was a little difficult for us because we had my husband's big truck and it's a small lot. Over all it was pretty good and we will be back if we are in the area again. My drink was an iced mocha (my go to!) and my husband got a cold brew with cold foam. The cold foam didn't hold up well but the taste was great! I didn't realize all the food that was available until we got there. I'm not sure what gluten free options they have but I will check that out again. He did get a muffin but it wasn't the best, and he did not finish it. Over all for the location we will likely be back because I do love that it is right by the Lesner bridge where we like to walk.

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    4.2
    (536 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I have nothing but good things to say about the Porch on long creek. First off, there's a few…read moredifferent places you can sit at this restaurant. They have an indoor dining area that is more like intimate and has a cozy feel. They have an outside area that you can eat at and have a great view of the waterfront. And of course they have the "Porch" area which gives that outdoor vibe but you're still inside of a fenced in area. My friend and I ate in the dining room area since it wasn't a wait. We ordered drinks, two crushes which were amazing and refreshing. It definitely gave island vibes. We started off with the crab dip which was incredible and flavorful. The bread with the dip was A1. I could eat the bread alone. Now for the actual dishes. She ordered the crab cake sandwich, she really enjoyed it. Not much filler at all. I ordered a variety. So I had the Cali Virginia Roll which was amazing!! I wish I would have ordered two orders. It was just more on the pricey side. I also had the fried shrimp which were HUGE. I didn't even finish it all. I cannot wait to come back and try everything again.

    Slow service...which really dragged. No rapport built by the staff. Sat in the waiting area…read morewaiting....in front of the kitchen...it had no pop. No vibe. Then the food came. Shrimp scampi tasted like butter noodles. No flavor at all aside from the butter. She crab soup was....it was okay but lacked depth of flavor. It was very apparent they used zamtham Gumm or another sauce thickener. Sushi was trash, but I expected that. The filet was....it was okay....but for $52 it was not a step above a chain in any way. Very over priced for what was served. Ambience is on point but we likely won't be back unless it's for lunch,

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    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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    The Egg Bistro

    4.5
    (345 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    If you haven't been to The Egg Bistro yet, what are you actually doing with your weekends? I just…read morehad the best breakfast! Here's the breakdown of today's line up: Bob's Biscuit and Gravy: First of all, the portions? Massive. The biscuit is incredibly fluffy, and that savory, rich gravy is pure comfort food heaven. It's a classic done flawlessly. Chicken and Waffles: The perfect sweet and savory synergy. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired with those golden waffles? Unmatched. Traditional Eggs Benedict: A textbook masterpiece. Perfect poached eggs with that gorgeous yolk pop, sitting on a toasted English muffin with a silky, rich hollandaise. 10/10 across the board. The vibes were immaculate, the food is incredible, and the service is always on point. Which one are you diving into first? Let me know!

    I came in for breakfast early on a weekday morning and they were quite busy. I sat at the bar…read morewhere Melloni helped me out... She was very pleasant and helpful, offering great service! She offered me some really nice suggestions, offered prompt service, and kept my coffee hot! I tried their breakfast chimichanga which is a very interesting and unique breakfast entrée. And since they offered sausage gravy, I ordered a side biscuit with a small side of sausage gravy, as I enjoy trying this when it's on a menu. The food came out rather quickly and looked amazing! The sausage gravy was very nice, the biscuit was great. The chimichanga was excellent and HUGE!! I liked the crema on top of it, but I really liked their selection of hot sauces, with their house-made "gator sauce" being my favorite. I definitely enjoyed this visit and would definitely return!

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