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    Bay Local Eatery

    4.3 (130 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Lisa O.

    2 negative items: #1 noise level is loud. #2 no matter what they add 18% tip. They do not give you an option of tipping. They add 18% tip. I don't like that. Service was fine. We went at 10am so it was not crowded when we went on a Tuesday. Once a bunch of people were seated the it became extremely noisy. My 16 year old niece said the same thing. Food was great. I got Po' Boy wrap and fries. They make all their dipping sauces fresh. Very good. The other was a breakfast with 2 over easy eggs. Made perfectly. Biscuit and gravy with bacon on top and hashbrowns.. pretty good. Now this is just me BUT I personally will not go back because of the 18% tip they automatically add to your bill.

    Power bowl
    Steve R.

    Still one of our favorite brunch spots (top 3) in the area, and with it being less than 2 miles from where we live, it is such a treat to have. They've made some updates since my last review. I noticed they swapped out the bar stools for what seem to be a bit more accommodating in style. They added cushion to the church benches, although they are a bit "grippy". They updated the other bar and also the outside area. I believe they have a cornhole section and from what I could tell, an area that could be really fun during the warmer months. The overall vibe is so quirky, cool, different, and I just love how it's decorated. The other locations have the same sort of intrigue but in much different ways. I still love the OG Bay Local and probably need to visit there again to be reminded of why we fell in love in the first place, but the location on General Booth... hard to beat, especially being so close. Another positive is the food quantity, quality, and price for what you are getting. Sure, almost every food establishment had to raise their price, but Bay Local seem to be very reasonable, ESPECIALLY for what you get. I know several other places that have good food, but you are paying several dollars more for what Bay Local offers that is similar (in some cases) but not slacking on portion control and quality. That is huge! Bay Local is a "well-oiled machine" with management, staff, and operations (not their first rodeo). The staff are attentive, friendly, fast in service, including fixing anything that may not have been correct, and still hold the quality of what they offer. Congrats to a great establishment, and it will remain on the top slots of our brunch list!

    Zoey C.

    To start, when you walk in, it looks so much smaller than it is. The vibe is so chic and trendy. It really feels like a place for everyone, you could come in dressed in shorts and a t shirt or a nice dress. It's upscale casual, which is perfect for literally any time! The portions are HUGE and the drinks are phenomenal. I had a specialty latte & let me tell you- worth. It! we came for brunch this visit but I cannot wait to go back for dinner. They were busy but hustling, not a long wait at all even though it was a Sunday during prime time. The waitresses were attentive & fast paced. Everyone worked as a team so no one was forgotten which was great. 10/10 recommend & I cannot wait to go back. This location does have tight parking and because the location is a little small, accommodating large groups seemed to be possible but with a wait & a little tricky. Best bet would be to call ahead for groups larger than 4 & be patient while waiting. Bar area is first come first serve (there's 2 bar locations, one central dining and one small one in the back of house). Come in hungry & ready to be kind to wait staff as they are totally kicking butt at their service game! :)

    Spinach and Crab dip very good!
    Michelle T.

    I just love love Bay Local and decided to go for their Saturday happy hour since i had a late start to my day 3-5. My favorite apps are half priced and my favorite Raspberry sorbet mosa is a great price as well. I always get good service and the food is always good.

    Jamaican dark rum french toast
    Janice T.

    A nice option if grabbing brunch/lunch if you're in the Red Mill area or before or after visiting Owl Creek Landing, Adventure Park or the Aquarium especially if you want to avoid the summer chaos at the oceanfront. Parking isn't as challenging as it's located in the parking lot area of a strip mall. So if their lot is full, you can easily park in the general shopping lot. Food is great and plentiful! There is an abundance of seating inside and they do offer outside seating. It gets extremely busy so either come really early or at least an hour prior to closing. It gets quite loud inside, so if you're looking for a calm, quiet atmosphere probably aim to dine outside. I ordered their wings appetizer as my entree and added some parmesan tater tots. Wings were fantastic, crispy and filling. I asked for buffalo flavor and a side of old bay . The wings are a fairly good size! I ended up eating 4 of the 10 wings and was full. They do have 3 locations - shore drive (closer to lynnhaven inlet), laskin (closer to oceanfront ) and general booth location (closer to Sandbridge). I feel like this is their largest location.

    Lobster eggs bennie
    Breanne B.

    Large place with many windows, very inviting. Seated quickly dispute being packed. Smelled so good upon entering. Friendly staff and comfy seating. We tried many delicious items and none of them disappointed. Tried two versions of the Sammie, one as described in the menu and one with all bacon and eggs over medium which was wonderful with each bite. Breakfast shots were so yummy!!!! Lobster Eggs Bennie fantastic. French toast was perfect. The perfect breakfast.

    FC BLT
    Miller G.

    One of the my favorite restaurants in Virginia Beach. There is a great vibe here - it is very bright, updated, and clean. They have good brunch deals and live music. I ordered the Fried Chicken BLT. It seems simple on the menu under the BLT section, but this sandwich is great. It is a big portion and a big piece of chicken on the sandwich. Paired with the regular BLT ingredients, made it a great sandwich. The fries were excellent too. They were similar to a potato wedge in texture, but more of a fry instead of a wedge, which I liked. They have an excellent seasoning. Overall an excellent spot for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. Would recommend and will return.

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    Jennifer J.

    11.7.2022 Shore Drive Location Server Holly was friendly, attentive, and all-around fantastic. When our tots came out cold, she was super fast to bring us fresh, steaming hot ones. Great local vibe and excellent food.

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    Cree G.

    Came here on a Sunday , after finding out another restaurant would be a 2 hr wait , It was me abs my mom's first time here . My friend that stays down there came along as well . The Ambience of the restaurant is cute and cozy but definitely gets cramped . Had about a 30 min wait . The food is really good which big portions. I would definitely come back .

    D. K. C.

    It was time to eat and I had no idea where to go. My Bestfriend said she wanted a waffle and to sit outside so I headed to the Yelp Search to see where we could go. There were a lot of places in the immediate area, however, the pictures from Bay Local drew me in and the reviews absolutely sold me on making this our brunch option. Bay Local was easy to find and the 6.8 mile ride wasn't bad at all. We pulled in, found a parking spot, and headed inside. The hostess was at the stand and greeted us with a bright smile. I advised we needed a table of 3 and added my name to the list. She advised it was about a 45 minute wait and I didn't mind waiting. As we waited, we sat outside in the seating area. The ambiance is very casual and the bench style seating coupled with the archway adds such a cozy feeling to the exterior atmosphere of Bay Local. About 30 min into my 45 min wait my table was ready. We headed in and were immediately taken to our seats. The inside ambiance is amazing. Super vibrant, great use of space, and a beautiful use of plant, art, and lighting design. Cursing the menu made me smile as the options are so enticing and there was nothing I didn't want to try. lol. The hostess was super sweet and arrived at our table within moments of being seated. She welcomed us in, took our drink orders, and allowed us time to cruise the menu further. Guess What... They have Sweet Tea!!!! I was sooooooo excited. lol. Once she was back, we were ready to place our order. I decided on the Buttermilk Pancakes with Bacon for my meal and I was in anticipation for what was to come as everyone's food around me looked and smelled amazing. The Arrival... The food comes and oh. my. gosh!!!! Talk about an Eyegasmmmmm. The playing is superb. The smells make your stomach do flips, and as they place the plate in front of you, your heart begins to smile. Pancakes: Buttery. Soft. Perfectly made. Perfect flavor profile. Pillowy. Filling. Addictive. Bacon (4 pcs): Meaty. Great texture. Crunchy on the edges. Soft in the middle. Listen to meeeeeeeeeeee. I love it hereeeeeeeeeee. You can Bay Local me anytime I'm in Virginia Beach. This is my newfound Happy Place. Thank you, Bay Local. You have a friend in me.

    Salmon bennie with cheese grits.
    Nou L.

    Great, delicious food- huge portions, beautiful set up in the restaurant. FYI- there's an automatic 18% gratuity added to your check. Thankfully, we had a great server who was very attentive. We will definitely be back!

    Spicy Bloody Mary, Diet Pepsi
    Jen H.

    California brought east with a southern twist! Lots of space to accommodate all the people and we got lucky with only a 2 min wait. We prepared for the average 45 as other reviews noted. Fast drink service. My Bloody Mary was a bit on the light side but heavy on the pepper. Oysters were freshly cooked and clean. Grits were the way I liked them, not soupy so that was first to be eaten. Never even got to the potatoes but luckily we were a group and nothing was left over. My friends got the avocado toast, bacon, coffees, and crab cake Bennies with tots!

    Cecilia C.

    Our last meal at the beach and we went to this eatery/restaurant. It did not disappoint. We got seated in less than 15 minutes for a Sunday brunch hour. I had the hazelnut latte - OMG so good. The one gal had the spicy Bloody Mary and she gave it a thumbs up. Food was fresh and so good. I had the crab cake Bennie with tater totes - Devoured it. The other gals had avocado toast and just right. Definitely a must come back!

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    This is a view of the Bar Area. Photo taken March 31, 2026.

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    Absolutely amazing experience at Quemar. Our server was very knowledgeable and recommended great…read moredishes. From the starters, to the meals, to the dessert. I could not rave about this place enough. My group had the guacamole and tuna tostada to start. Both were very well curated dishes. We also enjoyed the different variations of steak and the chicken tinga. I am not one to order a chicken dish out at a restaurant, but oh. my. gosh. It was phenomenal. HIGHLY recommend. And last but not least, the dessert. I have never had a better slice of chocolate cake. Melt in your mouth. Everything about this restaurant is top tier.

    We celebrated our 26th anniversary tonight at Quemar Wood-Fired Cocina, located at 1201 Laskin…read moreRoad, just a few blocks from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and what an incredible first visit. Lindsey, our bartender, was an absolute superstar. She took wonderful care of us throughout the evening and really made us feel special. Great service is about more than taking an order and keeping a glass full. Lindsey understood that distinction. The Executive Chef also came over to welcome us and started our evening with a fantastic mini tostada served with house-made guacamole and escabeche. It was an unexpected and much-appreciated touch, and a great introduction to what was ahead. We started with the Wood-Fired Wings, featured on their Wood-Fired Wednesday menu: one pound of hormone-free, all-natural organic whole chicken wings with a choice of roasted jalapeño & pineapple, chile de arbol "buffalo," white peach BBQ, or Caesar. I don't throw around superlatives lightly, but these are the best wings in the 757, and it's not even close! Next came the Tenderloin Asador, roasted garlic-marinated beef tenderloin served on a skewer with salsa cruda and salsa criolla. The beef was tender, beautifully cooked, and absolutely delicious. We also tried the Charred Brussels Sprouts with ancho sweet potato purée, maple-Dijon vinaigrette, pepitas, and goat cheese. There is a lot going on in that description, but somehow it all works together. Yummy! For dinner, my wife selected the Bone-In Pork Ribeye, served over mashed potatoes with peanut salsa macha and grilled onions. The dish was as visually appealing as it was delicious. The pork was cooked to perfection, everything was seasoned properly, and she enjoyed it very much. I ordered the Argentinian Grilled Fish, served over mashed potatoes with grilled greens, chimichurri, and almonds. I really enjoyed both the presentation and the amazing flavor of this dish. The fish arrived piping hot, perfectly cooked, and properly seasoned. Everything on the plate worked beautifully together in that rare way that is so wonderful to encounter when a dish looks every bit as good as it tastes. Naturally, celebrating 26 years of marriage required a little dessert, so we finished with the Chocolate Crème Brûlée, made with dark Colombian chocolate. Interestingly, it reminded me of pot de crème because it was served without the usual layer of hardened caramelized sugar. Not a complaint, just an observation. I enjoyed it very much. From the banter we shared with Lindsey, to the Executive Chef taking a moment to welcome us, to the atmosphere, the Happy Hour selections, and the consistently excellent food, Quemar delivered something considerably better than simply a good dinner. If you have never tried Quemar, you are missing out on more than another night out. You are missing an experience that deserves to be savored.

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