OMG!! The food was delicious. Unfortunately, they do not take reservations so we had to wait an hour. However, they allowed and encouraged us to order a drink or two while we wait. Brilliant idea. The hostess took our name and phone number and we received a txt when our table was ready. The hostess was very friendly and attentive. The ambiance was amazing. Since it is mainly a seafood restaurant the aesthetic was ocean or bay themed. They had great decorations of coral reef and other things found in the ocean around the restaurant. They had a great seating area for patrons who were waiting for a table. The service was impeccable. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Since it was our first time at this restaurant we were unsure about what we should order. She gave great suggestions. We ordered the fried oysters, oyster burger, and shrimp with vegetables and eggs. We also ordered a pineapple crush and the localizer. The food was very flavorful and fresh. The oyster burger was very unique it had a fried oyster on top of the patty which was great. It was cooked to perfection and very juicy. The fried oysters were great as well. They came with Pita bread and spinach dip to make an oyster sandwich. Amazing!!! The drinks were on point as well. They weren't too strong but they weren't weak either. I recommend trying out this restaurant if you are in the area. It is totally worth the wait. read more

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The food, service, and atmosphere here will not disappoint. Our waitress brought such fun, positive energy, which made the experience even better. The brunch tachos are huge. Easily enough for four people. I had the shrimp and grits with scallops, and it was hands down the best thing I've eaten all year. The chocolate espresso martini was the perfect complement to my meal. My wife loved her spicy margarita and described the French toast as beautifully balanced with fresh, warm flavors. This is a must-stop every time we come to VA. Highly recommend. read more

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Back again, and our experience was nothing short of FANTASTIC! Valentine's day was one to remember with these phenomenal dishes. We tried some new entrees this time around. Loved the bay bacon and shrimp po boy. Our star of the show was the crab dip, our all time favorite here in the 757. The pancakes were also a new and welcomed addition for us. They were absolutely delicious. A huge shout out to the staff for always handling busy holidays like absolute champs! Keeping wait times short and stomachs full. Y'all are the best. read more

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Five stars for the most delicious, hearty, and beautiful breakfast I have had in a minute. Shout out to Victoria D for selecting this spot for breakfast upon my arrival in VA. I was starved after an early flight and Bay Local was close to my hotel and more importantly a fabulous find. The menu has a lot to offer but what caught my eye was the One Love plate. It comes with three eggs any style, arugula salad, half grilled avocado, choice of bacon, sausage, or turkey bacon, home fries or Parmesan tots. You have a choice of tortillas or toast, and as my lovely server (I believe her name was Sara) suggested the tortillas. I do believe after my experience with this breakfast that the tortillas are the ONLY option because you can make your own breakfast tacos and they are delicious!! I also got a side of cheese grits because I love grits and can never turn down the opportunity to eat them. Overall, I thought this spot had really great home-cooked and friendly vibes with awesome pricing. I have to come back to enjoy their cocktails which seem very fun and over the top. read more

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Bay Local is one of those spots that instantly puts you in a good mood the moment you walk in. The ambiance is warm, laid-back, and stylish. Which is the perfect spot for catching up with friends, grabbing a bite, or just treating yourself! From the cool decor to the upbeat vibe, I felt right at home from the start. My friend and I started our visit with espresso martinis. I love that they give you the option to have it creamy or black! She went for creamy, and I went for black. Both were was the perfect blend: rich, smooth, and not too sweet. Such an awesome way to kickstart my birthday brunch. For my meal, I tried the chicken Caesar wrap, which honestly blew me away. Their house-made Caesar dressing stands out. It's creamy, flavorful, and coats the chicken just right. I love a good chicken Caesar wrap. What put it over the top though, were the Parmesan tots on the side. Crunchy and addictive on their own, but a MUST when paired with Bay Local's house-made hot sauce. Seriously, don't skip the hot sauce. It's the perfect combo of tangy and spicy, and takes the tots to a whole new level. My friend ordered the avocado toast and gave it rave reviews. It was loaded with fresh toppings, presented beautifully, and tasted as good as it looked. We both left our plates wiped clean. I was super impressed by how diverse and creative their menu is. Whether you're in the mood for brunch classics, inventive sandwiches, lighter fare, or cocktails, there's something for everyone. So many tempting options, I'll definitely be coming back to try more. Lastly, the service was top tier. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Highly recommend Bay Local for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and an unforgettable atmosphere! read more

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This place is incredible! The atmosphere is so fun, the food is delicious, the drinks are perfect, and the service is awesome! We started with mimosas and breakfast shots. We ended with Irish coffees. My daughter said the appetizer of banging crab balls was the best thing she's ever tried, I agree. I ordered the "One Love" for brunch and was so in love. Our server Brittney was fun, attentive, and probably the best server I've ever had. Jeryn greeted us and made us feel right at home. Great job yall!! read more

We had a family brunch here recently and loved the cozy atmosphere and quirky vibe. They have a huge menu and everyone could find something delicious to eat! Portions were huge and prices - reasonable. All the staff were super nice and helpful as well! read more

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First time here and had a great experience! Food was great! Loved the hummus/chicken salad appetizer plate with the pita and fruit! Very tasty! Husband enjoyed his breakfast burrito and the crispy tots! Also enjoyed the mini key lime tart! Service was kind and pretty quick. Inside is beautifully decorated! Overall chill vibe. read more

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I got the tuna Benedict ($21) with garlic parm tots (+$1). It came out in about 20 minutes and it was amazing! The tuna was cooked to a perfect medium and seasoned great. The eggs were poached perfectly and that hollandaise sauce was just amazing! Staff was really friendly. This place had a really nice vibe to it during the brunch hour. Overall a fantastic experience with amazing food! Food(50%): 9.0 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.1/10 read more

Bay Local Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This restaurant was recommended by local valet at Hilton Vacation Club and so glad he shared! The service was amazing with multiple people checking in. I got a grilled cheese, coleslaw, mac & cheese, and Key lime pie for dessert. The grilled cheese had just the right amount of gooey and crunch. You can choose the bread. The mac comes optional with breadcrumbs, which I would highly recommend. And the pie was so amazing. All of the food is made in house including desserts. I can tell the difference. The atmosphere was a soft vibe and very welcoming. read more

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Beautiful location with a covered patio section right on the water. Lots of boaters going by. We started with calamari which were the rings and they were huge. The breading was nice. They do a nice job frying here. It was served with several sauces. I had the soft shell crab dinner with cole slaw and fries. The slaw was finely shredded except at the top which was a little coarser. The slaw dressing was poured over the whole thing. Very tasty and unique. My son in law asked for a medium rare burger which came out WELL DONE! He didn't say anything and didn't finish it. The server should have said something. As a former server I would have noticed and asked him. This is why 3 stars. My daughter had fried oysters and looked delicious. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Fried Oysters - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Bay Local is always phenomenal! Today we didn't have a wait, we went in and were seated immediately. Totally would've ordered everything on the menu if we had the room in our stomachs lol! The things we ordered off the menu were the crab dip with pita chips & bangin balls as appetizers; crab cake Benedict with garlic Parmesan tators & pecan French toast bites with a side of sausage links & eggs with cheese. I was full off of banging balls & crab dip, but I'm greedy and still wanted to eat the Bennie. I took my leftovers home and they were still amazing when it was time for breakfast the next day. Everything was fresh, tasty, seasoned just right &!cooked to perfection. If you've never been to Bay Local, it is a MUST every time you're in the beach area. Plus they refresh the menu often with seasonal items so there's always something new to try. read more

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This place is worth the hype! The staff, food, vibes are all on point. Our waitress sat in the booth right next to me, took our order, and chatted up with us like we were all long lost friends! Absolutely loved how attentive all the staff was! Now for the food, the Parmesan tots and waffle were my favs. Note- came in on a weekday morning and parking was a little tight so can't imagine the weekend. In any case, can't wait to come back! Also, they have a military discount for active duty members. read more

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The Bay local on Laskin road in Virginia Beach is my all time favorite brunch location! Bay local has three restaurants in Virginia Beach and the Laskin road location is a step above the rest! I visited recently on a snow day and had an amazing experience. Their menu offers a variety of local favorites and the food quality is worth the trip. The service we received at the bar area of the restaurant was perfect. The restaurant decor is very unique with stain glass murals adding to the experience. Bay local can get busy on peak weekend brunch times so try it on a weekday if you have the opportunity! read more

Bay Local Eatery - Strawberry sorbet mimosa and craft draft beer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Sat outside with our doggo. Service. Was good, the restaurant was slammed with people on Sunday morning. The food was very good and didn't sit in the window waiting to come out. I had the chicken and waffles, the wife had the light tower crab and shrimp omelette and the boy had the shrimp and grits. All were solid choices of particular note were the garlic parm tater tot. Simple basic but really good. The jalepeno cucumber margarita was also on point. Highly recommend this spot just try to miss the big rushes at times we heard wait times up to an hour. Thank you read more

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Service was good but I think the food was just mid. We had the crab cake balls (Banging Balls), Light Tower Omelette, "The Hangover", and the Chicken & Waffles. In short, the steak was super salty, the omelette was a little bland, but the Chicken & Waffles were decent. Hash was good but the tater tots were pretty standard. The Hangover dish was a classic American style breakfast platter with toast, pancakes, steak, etc. The items apart from the steak were standard. Nothing special. The steak was cooked decently but very salty for some reason. The Light Tower Omelette was cooked well - shrimp was cooked and not chewy, small amount of crab, but the dish itself tasted bland. It seemed like it could use the salt from the steak. Some parts had cheese which helped to bring flavor but the cheese was sparse. The Chicken & waffles were the best item but still not extremely good or the best I had. Breading had a good amount of seasoning & black pepper and you could taste it. Chicken was cooked well, and the crust is slightly crunchy. Waffles themselves were light but crunchy. Hash was great with the mixed peppers and onions - good amount of flavor and good texture from the potato. Crab cake balls were nice and slightly on the salty side but that's because of the taste of Old Bay. It was good but I don't think it was worth the price. I've had better up in Maryland. Service was very quick and the atmosphere is very inviting. A lot of shiny and decorative fixtures that make this a great brunch spot. Outdoor seating was very inviting as well with the sunlight and abundance of greenery. It could have been the dishes that we got that weren't the best, but I don't think that I would come back here again. read more

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I thought the same entire meal was delicious. When it comes to breakfast, I like your basic American with real home fries. The menu was a little over whelming at first but I loved the decor and vibe, reminded me of a NOLA cafe. I got the big country sandwich and basically asked for the biscuit on the side so I could dip that in the gravy and added arugula and peppers to my eggs along with a side of chipotle aioli. Little bit of both worlds. The fried chicken was fabulous and probably the star of the meal, the breading was seasoned well and flaky. I'd go back for that alone. The chipotle aioli wasn't overly spicy, but it had a fine flavor. Mimosa was balanced... the "crushes" were ok. I'm should have looked at the menu better to get a bottle and half with OJ to split to make it cheaper. Great place! Wish I was local. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Big country sandwhich (I think that was the name) deconstructed basically with an additional side of chipotle aioli and arugula. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is a solid brunch spot. Food was very good but the drinks could have been stronger. EXCELLENT, friendly service. It's in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. If you decide to walk from one of the oceanfront hotels, it's definitely doable (map it first) and there are cute stores along the way. read more

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This is a well known restaurant. Waiters are very knowledgeable about the menu and recommends different items. If you want to alter your selection, they try to comply. The restaurant is a little loud. That is because the restaurant doesn't have space like the other locations. The food is very good read more

Bay Local Eatery - Grilled fish sandwich with Parmesan cheese tater tots Sweet tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Make sure you come hungry. Great spot for family parties of six ppl or less, and bar seating available. Very friendly staff, enjoyable atmosphere inside and small outdoor seating option. Food is mixture of classic dishes and local cuisine. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Grilled Asian Chicken salad and Big Country Sandwich with Parmesan Tots. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The staff is wonderful, personable and helpful. We've had meals there often enough and on the whole it has been a great experience. However, today I ordered a seafood omelet and was not only very disappointed but wound up getting sick later. The "Seafood" omelet ( sans hollandaise at my request) consisted of only shrimp some of which still had shell on the tail. There was no crab or cheddar cheese as advertised and at least one of the shrimp tasted "off." The "fried biscuit" was nothing but a lump of fried dough. I didn't finish the meal. I've had some good breakfasts at Bay Local but this was not on that list. Having intestinal distress after has put me off of their "seafood" anything in the future. 5 stars for staff, no stars for the seafood omelet meal. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere. My new favorite place. Doesn't look like much on outside but it is amazing I promise! read more

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Everything was amazing. The proximity to the beach, the service, the food, the atmosphere, the music (choice & sound level). Wish we lived nearby! The lettuce wraps were outstanding! Very different than I've had before. Fresh & delicious. Husband loved his breakfast burrito too. And, there were quite a few fighter jets coming & going that could been seen from our seat. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Outdoor dining area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food was pretty mediocre. Got the chicken and waffles and wife got breakfast burrito. Breakfast burrito was quite dry. My chicken and waffles came without waffles due to a misunderstanding while substituting french toast for the side. Waited around for another 15 minutes for them to bring out a waffle. Was definitely better than the burrito, but still nothing above average. Major issue here is I was charged for the waffle. Also took around 45 minutes to get our food after ordering. They don't show you an itemized recipe when paying, so be careful with the bill. Nice bathrooms and clean tables save this from a one star experience. read more

Food was amazing, I got the hangover with the beer because I'm not a chump. My entire family was in coma for hours after we ate, the food was so good I'm not even mad if they roofied us haha. Completely joking of course. read more

I've been going to Bay Local Eatery for years and I'm just now getting around to writing a yelp review. This review is hard for me because I want to love it but it's not quite there for me. The food is good but it's not great. Everything here is a solid 'B' which is above average. The setting is nice and the staff are awesome. Bay Local almost always has a wait. People are lined up to eat here. I wonder why that is. Probably because this place has 4.5 stars on yelp despite not being claimed on Yelp. Go figure. Every time we dine here, we leave full and happy. I'm confident you'll also leave well fed and happy. read more

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Thursday 8/15/2024 I've had this place on my list for over a year and now I was finally able to visit. I made a call in order for takeout and got a side order French toast $7, candied pecan French toast bites $14.99, and fried Chicken Bennie $14.99. The service was very good and pick up was easy. Also when it comes to takeout they add a .40 takeout charge for each item you order. - French toast * This was decent but I didn't really taste any of the "rum" flavor. Also I didn't know that it was the same French toast as the candied pecan French toast bites cause if so I wouldn't have gotten both but oh well. - Candied pecan French toast bites * This is their signature French toast chopped into bite sized pieces layered with pecans, strawberries, and icing with a side of bacon. * This was really good and definitely my favorite item that I had. It kind of reminded me of cinnamon roll French toast bites. - Fried chicken Bennie * I got the eggs Bennie (eggs Benedict) on French bread with garlic Parmesan tots on the side. This was my first time getting an eggs Bennie and it was pretty good but the tots were just alright. All in all, my experience at bay local eatery was an amazing and memorable one. I think it's fair to say that this is the best brunch in the Virginia Beach area (at least that I've been to). I'd definitely recommend and return to this spot. read more

They have a great brunch menu, love coming here very often for breakfast. I will say this is the best location out of all their locations in the area. The service here is definitely the best. Ambiance is very lively and chill and warm. Very comfortable to eat here always and always feel welcomed. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

When food finally came most of it was cold. English muffin was left off our Benedict. Asked for tuna rare and it came well done. Diet Coke was served in a tiny cup and I never got a refill despite asking and being acknowledged. Then they charged a 18% gratuity for this awful service. Place was packed, but I'm not sure why. read more

This is a great place yo have a girls brunch. All the staff were welcoming and friendly and tolerated us loud girls having fun. I had the fried chicken and waffles which were very good and all the other food we had looks d tasted great. The bloody mary I had was great and we also got the big jumbo sorbet momosa which comes with 2 bottles of champagne in it. That was just fun! Can't wait to go back and try out some other things. read more

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After being suggested many times of this place, my friend and I decided to go for brunch. It wasn't as busy as I expected it to be granted it is the off season right now. We were sat and were given water right away. After some time to consider what to order, we ordered the big country and light tower with tots. Food didn't take too long and was very flavorful and filling. The portions are very filling especially for the price you're paying. The decor is seasonal right now and is so fitting, and if you love merch they have shirts you can purchase! Overall, highly recommend!!! read more

Bay Local Eatery - Top: Big Country Bottom: Light Tower - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Amazing food, large menu and great service. Loved the decor inside. A relaxing environment to dine, we picked this spot on our way home from a weekend at the beach. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Inside. Great brunch spot after beach weekend. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The early bird gets the worm. My wife and I woke up early (for us ) on Sunday and came here for brunch around 9am. We waited 20 minutes for a table of 2 which was much better than the hour and a half wait when I came here with my parents in July. We ate inside and it was pretty loud but tolerable. We were seated in a booth which my wife enjoyed. Our server Julie was very cognizant of my wife's dairy allergy and other requests. She made sure she was clear on the severity of my wife's dairy allery and made recommendations accordingly. There were so many options to choose from and being this was my first time I asked her what she recommended. Her suggestion of the chicken and waffles hit! The fried chicken was crispy and very well seasoned. I could taste the different herbs used in the batter. I also appreciated the attention of detail and how the food was plated. The rosemary sprig garnish really amplified the presentation for me. The food came out quickly and I appreciated that they brought out a glass bottle of water so that I could refill my water as I pleased. I hate when it's super busy and I have to wait 20 minutes to get a water refilled. I was also impressed by the durability of the plastic cups that they use. I overall had a great experience and the only thing that kept my experience from being 5-stars is that I wish I had been made aware that there was a $1.50 charge for cheese on my eggs and an automatic 18% gratuity. I'm confident Julie would've likely taken the charge off for the cheese but had I known it was going to cost that much I wouldn't have asked for it. Overall my exxperience was good and I would eat here again. read more

We waited 20-25 minutes to be seated. When I got my food I wasn't impressed it lacked flavor and the cucumber and onion side salad I had to giggle as the just slides and onion and layer some cut up cucumbers on top not seasoning or vinaigrette nothing and the shrimp on my lettuce wrap was steamed with no seasoning yea it came with a vinaigrette which had no wow. The staff were amazing. read more

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Second time around was a charm. Was happy and satisfied with the quality of the food, taste and staff. 5 star visit

I decide to revist this spot on a random weekend. Weekends are pretty busy but it was just two of us so we did not have to wait long. We had the option of choosing if we wanted indoor seating or outdoor, We went with the outdoor seating since it was the first available. The outside seating is nice we enjoyed the scenery as well as was warm by the warmers that was surrounded on the outside deck. I order the big country which is a breakfast sandwhich with eggs, bacon, fried chicken breast. It was pretty good. Still is my favorite brunch spot. read more

Bay Local Eatery - sorbert mimosas, big country, tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Bay Local is definitely a local favorite! The food is fresh and everything I've had from here has been YUM! I had the oyster Po Boy wrap and the right amount of spice with filling was perfect! I had the Parmesan tater tots to go with it and it complimented each other. Chicken and waffle was also filing. The chicken used was a thigh and it was juicy. The waffle's batter was very good as well. It gets very busy and the wait can be long in the mornings/brunch time but they give you a pager so you can wait in your car or go couple of doors down to the Heritage store LOL!! read more

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We were visiting VA Vintage in the parking lot and saw a Bay Local location adjacent. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with costal decor. The staff were kind and attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The crab cake was one of the best I've had, and the salmon Bennie had generous amounts of smoked salmon on top. The tater tots are crispy and so good! My friend said it was the best chicken sandwich, as it was well seasoned with a great aioli. Go visit! read more

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Food was great and portions are huge. Staff is very attentive. You really could share one meal. Highly recommend. The front door was hard to find at first but this will be one of my favs to visit!!! read more

Christina provided excellent service. The food was very good and we didn't have to wait a long time for it. I ordered the Cinnabon Pecan Waffles and my husband ordered the Fried Chicken and Waffles. We were both really hungry when we came in for Sunday brunch (at 10AM) and the portions of our orders were perfect. Really great portion sizes for those meals. The decor was an eclectic mix of tin ceiling tiles, old fashioned lamps and lanterns, stained glass, and animal trophies. I liked it all except for the animal trophies but I wasn't too bothered by them, and they may have been fake (couldn't tell). I have a dairy allergy and was able to take off the ice cream and whip cream from my meal when initially ordering. I will say though that if you have a severe dairy allergy or are vegan your options are slim to none for meal options here. Our meals came out to around 48 total and we didn't order drinks or anything extra, except for a side of cheddar cheese for my husband that we later learned was 1.50 extra. It was rather expensive but the food is good and you get good portions. We'd come back here again. read more

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