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Blue Petes Restaurant

3.8 (579 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, American
Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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View of the outdoor restaurant area from the wedding venue area, absolutely beautiful!
Austin J.

We tried Blue Pete's on a whim on our way back from Sandbridge and were blown away! It's in the middle of nowhere, which gives it a lot of seclusion, privacy, and space. Tons of parking and very ample seating as long as the weather is suitable to sit outside, which for us it was perfect. The food was really delicious and our server was super friendly. The ONLY downside is they are on well water and the taste is quite powerful. Like, I couldn't drink it, I ended up getting my water bottle from the car. So I'd highly, highly recommend bringing your own water or ordering a proper flavored beverage. But don't let that deter you, everything else really is wonderful and we will be going back!

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Alan G.

Wife and I went to Blue Pete's on a random Thursday night. Haven't been there for a while and was really glad we went back! Hostess that greeted us was very nice and we were seated right away without reservations. They had live music playing outside and even a fun game of musical bingo going on. Our appetizer of tuna bites was of great quality and flavor. My wife liked it so much she ordered a second with a side of veges for her dinner. My dinner of wedge salad and sea scallops was outstanding. We plan to go back again soon!! We may even try their brunch as we are always looking for new brunch locations.

Victoria D.

I absolutely love Blue Petes. First, the drive out there is so relaxing. It's about 45 minutes from my place, and once you get out to Pungo, it's so calm, scenic and country. You truly feel like you're on vacation and not in Virginia Beach anymore. I came here with a girlfriend of mine for dinner on a Tuesday. It was a hot evening, but not too hot so we decided to sit outside. The place is huge! When we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly hostesses. There was no wait for inside or outside, and it was roughly 6PM (love that for us). They have a huge indoor space, a giant bar, a private party section, and as for outside, there's a bar, and plenty of picnic tables! I've heard they deal with a lot of flooding being right on the creek, and the picnic tables sometimes can be slightly in water, but when we went, we were safe. While sitting on the deck, there was so many turtles swimming in the water next to us. I think we counted 8 at one point! Keeping the kids at the tables nearby us occupied, that's for sure. Our waitress came over quickly, and we ordered a drink. I had a kona big wave, and my friend had a glass of wine. We both had our eyes on the crab cake sandwich, which is what we both ordered. Broiled, of course ... and wow! It was fantastic. I love a good crab cake sandwich, and in VB there is definitely a large amount of tasty ones. I think this one is up on my list, though! The fries were great. Perfectly crisp. I saw they had crabby fries on the menu, and am looking forward to returning and treating myself to some of those because ... how can I not? We were in and out of there in under an hour! I'm sure on the weekends it's much busier, but for a nice weeknight dinner, we were satisfied with our visit!

Old fashioned
Aaron A.

We have been coming to Blue Pete's for years and years. Maybe it was an off night, but the service and food wasn't great. No biscuits, messed our orders up and the mashed potatoes were straight peppercorn. Disappointing to say the least because we really enjoy the vibe and location. We will try to visit again and update the review when we decide to venture there again. I am hoping it was a one off but the time before last was a disappointment as well.

Anne-Marie G.

Eekkk! What an awesome vibe. Location. Concept. But.... We didn't get any where near quality of food we paid for. We left super disappointed. We like locally owned. We like good food. We came about a year ago and same scenario. Super excited to go and disappointed when we left. Crab dip wasn't hot. It was gummy and so much filler. Tuna bites.... Also luke warm & absolutely flavorless. We understand prices have gone up but quantity has to reflect that. We left hungry and frustrated waiting on service. We paid 32 for 2 drinks and they were so subpar it was questionable as to what we even purchased. Overall, skip it.

Cannot rave enough about this place! Cutest brunch spot. We loved being able to wander outside and enjoy while we waited for our table. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were so generous. Staff was friendly and made you feel right at home. So thrilled to have gotten to enjoy this gem!

Beautiful views!
Terri A.

I went on a night that wasn't really busy. I was greeted and addressed by staff and made my way to the bar to eat. I will preface this review by saying that I have been in the Foodservice industry for decades and I even owned a restaurant for a period of time. This review is not meant to "downgrade" this venue-it is meant as constructive criticism because I know this place can (and HAS!) do better! I ordered the crab cake dinner and everything except my crab cakes-wasn't hot. I'm certain the sides were plated while they cooked the crab cakes but the meal was not served hot. The broccoli had no butter or hollandaise. The sweet potato fries were cooked well and seasoned to perfection! But, they were cold. The bartender was very attentive and I'm certain I could have brought all of this to her attention and I'm certain she would have made it "right"! Here's the truth-sometimes that kind of information just gets "handled" but not addressed and I felt as if the owners would want to know! At the end of the day, every person that walks in the door.should expect to be served a dinner that is worth what they paid for it. The service was perfect! The flavors were fantastic!! The temperature...was not. Side note-Sweet potato bread pudding was BEYOND! I will DEFINITELY be back ....and will guess this was just an isolated staff error.

Blackened Tuna Bites
Samantha P.

We visited Blue Pete's twice! Back to back. It was so good. The first night, they were closing but they still were so inviting. We were going to leave but they insisted that we stay. Im so glad we did. We ate on the back deck area and the lights were so pretty. I highly recommend a little bug spray though because the mosquitoes tried to eat me alive. However, that first night I had the Portofino Pasta, Blackened Ahi Tuna bites and green beans and it was all so so good. I normally don't like tuna, but these were perfectly cooked and the wasabi cream sauce and lime were the perfect complement to the tuna. The pasta portion was so generous that I actually ended up taking most of it home. It was delicious is leftover. The next night, it rained so much so we ate inside. It was so lively and crowded but it was still a peaceful experience for us. I had the Blossom Hill, Lemon Glazed salmon with green beans and mashed potatoes. The green beans are so so good so I ordered two portions so I could take one to go. I've been telling everyone about Blue Pete's and will be back next time I visit.

View of the restaurant from the dock. Inside and outside seating.
Jayme P.

Went for Easter brunch which didn't require reservations so it was super crowded. We got there a little before opening and the line was already all the way through the parking lot. Ended up waiting about 45 minutes but there was a lot for the kids to see between the water, docks and Easter decorations. The food was great- I especially liked the shrimp and grits but I subbed grits for a biscuits. Their biscuit gravy was delicious too. The kids (and I) loved the donuts and dessert. I would have liked to have seen a carving station and might suggest having two brunch lines set up somehow but overall it was pretty good! Will definitely come again when it's not a holiday.

Crab Encrusted Salmon Crab Dip Sirloin
Sidnee W.

My new favorite place. Been telling everyone i know about it! Couldn't ask for a better vibe. We sat outside on the deck. Such a sweet place. All the servers were friendly and attentive. Food came out quick too. And boy was i impressed. where has this place been all my life??

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Great setting next to waterway with lush grounds and a great play area for kids. Well prepared seaside fare.

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Food was overcooked. Wait staff needs to care more. Need to sweep the floors and wrlcome customers upon arrival. Won't be returning

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What a great place out in Pungo. Food was great, service was exceptional. I can't wait to come back in the summer.

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Ask the Community - Blue Petes Restaurant

Do they take reservations?

Yes I’ve gotten a reservation of 6 before and they were very nice and welcoming.

Are y'all open or still flooded?

Open for sure!

Tried to go tonight as we were vacationing in Virginia Beach, looks like it was flooded?

Yes! It's flooded currently! They are in clean up mode! Wonderful place to dine but temporarily closed!

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Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - Pungo - Pungo ShoreBreak

Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - Pungo

4.6(298 reviews)
2.8 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Great food, great staff, great vibes!!!…read more The Sunday pizza special brought us out, the warm weather and lake views were perfect. We loved our meal and LOVE any restaurant that serves Pibb which is hard to find here in VA! This is the best spot!!! Can't wait to come back!!!

We came to Shorebreak for Mother's Day dinner, and it was worth the 35 minute drive from an…read moreatmosphere perspective. We sat outside, and the sunset was beautiful. It was a beautiful evening. Our server was Lauryn, and she was great. She was nice and attentive but not worrisome. We had the Wisconsin Cheese Curds along with the house made Sangria. As an entree, I had the whiskey burger with truffle fries. I really liked the cheese curds; they're a lot flavorful than traditional mozzarella sticks. The house made sangria was really good too! We had to stop ourselves from just sucking it down. The burger is where I had the issue. It was a little on the dry side.... Too well done despite asking for medium. It also wasn't seasoned well. The only flavor rally came from the bbq sauce and onion straws. The truffle fries were good though. The menu said they won't best burger of Virginia Beach, and that was made me get a burger. Not the best burger I've ever had. Next time, I will try the pizza and probably go to the Shore drive location since that is closer to my house. Again, the vibe, service, and scenery was worth the drive.. the food not so much.

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FIREBREW Bar & Grill - Cookie dough ice cream. Apprved by all.

FIREBREW Bar & Grill

4.1(537 reviews)
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Another delicious visit! We were also able to open our Red Envelope which is why we came back…read moretoday! Haley our waitress was phenomena, friendly & attentive! Highly recommend this restaurant for a fancy date or just a grabbing a quick casual bite.

This was our first time trying this place, but I can already say it definitely won't be our last…read more The restaurant was very clean, and the ambiance was really nice and inviting. We also noticed they had a self-serve wine dispenser station, which was a cool touch and added to the overall experience. Everything was really good overall. The surf and turf was wonderful, and the bacon-wrapped shrimp absolutely stole the show for me. The crab dip was a little more creamy than I personally prefer, but it was still decent. Now the burnt ends... OMG, amazing. Easily one of the highlights of the night. Our lamb chops weren't originally cooked to the temperature we requested, but the flavor was good and they quickly re-prepared them with no issue, which we appreciated. For dessert, the chocolate layer cake was amazing, and the red velvet mini cake was just as good. Our server was also fantastic. She made sure we had everything we needed and answered all of our questions without hesitation. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the experience.

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This is a view of their bar area. Photo taken October 29, 2022.

FIREBREW Bar & Grill - Kale pesto chicken flatbred and firebrew old fashioned. Delicious.

Kale pesto chicken flatbred and firebrew old fashioned. Delicious.

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AJ Gators - Gators Ham and Turkey Club

AJ Gators

2.9(38 reviews)
3.0 mi
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As I scroll through, I see a lot of mixed reviews about this place. I can see some points, but I…read moreguess this is why it's important to visit and make your own decisions about a particular place. Is this a high-end establishment? No, but it's a steady and reliable sports bar that offers solid specials, good prices, and to me, good food for what they are offering. Recently, I had one of their burger specials, and it couldn't be more fresh and juicy, with great flavor. I believe it was a Blue Cheese burger with Bacon Jam, sautéed onions, cheese and cooked medium? Again, it could be just me, but that burger was slappin and I always felt the food quality (maybe recently) has been tasty, hot, quick, and portion sizes that are great. Could the facility use more of a "makeover"? Yeah, and I see why some say it's filty but I can tell that there are transitions happening, and those details are starting to come. I also believe it is run by a new manager (I have seen this person at another establishment and did fantastic), and it seems like it's all moving in the right direction. I would even say if they continued with the blue on the walls throughout the place, that alone would make it have a bit more of a vibe to it that doesn't look so "interesting". The color palette of the pink, blue, and other colors can make it seem less attractive. The flooring and blue walls or maybe a solid color could make this feel like an entirely different place. Bottom line is that this is a local sports bar, and I feel the food has been great (especially when they had the Friday Specials) for what you are getting and the price. Come and visit for yourself as to what you feel because it's not perfect, but it's not terrible either. Keep working on it, AJ Gators, because you are still reliable in our eyes.

Second time I've been here and second time I have seen a pet sitting at a table. Cleanliness is not…read morea focus for them.

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Bay Local Eatery - Kitchen sink with fried biscuit

Bay Local Eatery

4.4(122 reviews)
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Still one of our favorite brunch spots (top 3) in the area, and with it being less than 2 miles…read morefrom 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!

To start, when you walk in, it looks so much smaller than it is. The vibe is so chic and trendy. It…read morereally 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! :)

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