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    Central Shore

    3.9 (82 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    CENTRAL SHORE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Birria Empanada
    Chyna S.

    The best two things about this place were the ambience and cocktails. It gives a fun beachy vibe, nice music and offers hookah if that's your thing. I had a mango margarita, it was quite tasty and came in a cute tiki glass with a light. The music was fun and not too loud. The host and waitresses were all super friendly and accommodating. We did not enjoy the food, the seafood that came on the nachos was delicious, but that's it. I wouldn't recommend the birria empanadas, oxtail Mac, regular Mac or Big Island Mon Burger. The birria empanadas did not have much flavor and were quite dry; the oxtail Mac came out cold twice and just wasn't good. The side of Mac didn't have any flavor and was simply noodles and cheese. The Big Island Burger didn't come out with any of the listed toppings, it came as a bare patty and bread. I've seen others online enjoy this place, if I decide to go again I will likely drink only or try some other menu items.

    Long Island iced tea
    Alexis N.

    So I went around 1030p on Friday night. They had a DJ and I figured out it was karaoke by the singing lol. We were sat at a booth which was cute. It had decorative pillows and the ambiance was a vibe. It was 4 of us so we ordered drinks and food. I initially ordered a margarita. I had to send it back after the first sip because it tastes like sprite and sour mix. I then ordered the Peach Bourbon smash which was better but still just ok. I also ordered a shrimp and crab empanada. 1 was $8 which was initially interesting but the taste and size were good!! It was packed with filling and the size was not too bad. Unfortunately, my cousin's companion did not enjoy her curry chicken. I did taste the chicken and it tasted like the curry vegetables were ladled over the chicken instead of the chicken being cooked in the curry sauce because the chicken was very bland. But the piece of corn I ate was flavor-packed!! She also sent back the oxtail Mac and cheese. It was gooey and packed with cheese. I didn't see or even taste any oxtail in the bite I took and it just lacked flavor. I tasted a bit of the jerk chicken slider and a little bit of the oxtail meat from the oxtail taco my cousin ordered. It was OK, just lacked a balance of flavor to me. I also ordered the shrimp and crab nachos. That was the star of the show for me!! It was curry crab and shrimp. All of the layers of seafood and cheese with the freshness of the Romaine lettuce. Those nachos were amazing. I would go back just for those alone!! If you're looking for a good vibe on a Friday night, definitely check this place out! Just get there early because parking could be a challenge as the lot is small.

    Oxtail taco
    Sha T.

    Came for Brunch, stayed for karaoke. On a recent visit to Va Beach stopped in for a few bites. I had the oxtail and birria tacos. Very delicious. Nicely sized and seasoned. I also had the shrimp and crab empanada. Word to the wise, this comes out piping hot! Be careful biting into it. Otherwise, it's absolutely deelish! I also had the braised cabbage. Savory and nicely cooked but, it had a huge cabbage butt in it. Too thick to eat. They do have happy hr starting at 3 with a host of options to eat and drink. This spot also offers hookah. Ambiance is an upbeat, party vibe. Service was a bit slow, but maybe it was due to it being packed. One downside, they gotta work on their ventilation. One too many lit hookahs, it's smoggy as a mug inside.

    Drink menu
    Rosa M.

    Be aware that you will lose track of time!!!! Lol -windows are tinted and next thing 3 hours passed in the blink of an eye. -music was good! -we were greeted right away and had a drink within 5 mins from walking in. -their oxtail cheesesteaks were good and tasty. -parking is a bit limited just like anything beach front so plan accordingly.

    Honey Jerk Wings and Shrimp & Crab Empanada
    Zarielle A.

    Went here Sunday around 4 pm to try out their happy hour menu. Parking was a little difficult to get. We had to wait a little minute for someone to come out in order to even get a spot. Once we got inside, I'm really not a fan of super tight spaces and that's exactly what the seating is inside. We were able to ask for one of the tables that was in the back corner of the restaurant, off by its lonesome away from being close to everyone/in the midst of heavy foot traffic, so that was alright. It was also karaoke going on which was pretty funny to watch. Atmosphere including the seating arrangements I'll give an 8/10. We ordered off the happy hour menu. I got the honey jerk wings (6/10). I was expecting some spice which they didn't have at all, decent flavor. I also got the shrimp and crab empanadas (10/10) very very yummy. We also had the chipotle wings (9/10) they had a good flavor and spice. For drinks we had a Crush and White claw, both were good. In total everything for happy hour was $35. Not bad. My overall rate of experience : 8/10 - *Online review writeup* Nice spot I got to try. Parking was very limited, but besides that, the happy hour food and drinks were good and fairly priced. I'll def be back! Also loved the little Photo Booth set up, it was so cute! We took us a few selfies and a boomerang! :) #CentralShore #buzzybooth

    Carla N.

    I went for happy hour on a Saturday which was pretty cool to experience. The wings were cooked to perfection. The pineapple crush was tasty, and the birria taco amd empanada was good. I enjoyed vibing to the music. The waitress staff was very tentative. The tall gentleman not sure if hes the manager or owner but he was also friendly and checked with me a few times. I would definitely go back.

    Baked Mac & Cheese
    Shavon C.

    This place is such a vibe! Went here for my friend's birthday and we had fun! We had a large party so it took a while to get the food and check, but the servers were great! I got the Hennessy BBQ wings, lamb chops, and cabbage. All of those were really good. I also got the mac and cheese but I didn't really like it. The Bourbon Peach Smash was really good. I would definitely go here again.

    The buzzybooth is a great addition to the ambience
    Cynthia H.

    This is my second visit and we had the same waitress every time. She's always very pleasant even with all the chaos in there! The vibes are impeccable, the food tastes so good! See you in 2 weeks! . Only thing those chairs sit so have you have to jump in them!

    Interior
    Leah J.

    I stopped by Central Shore on Saturday night to grab some drinks and had an enjoyable time. I absolutely loved the vibrant colors and the tropical decor of the interior! We were greeted as we walked in and thankfully, it wasn't crowded so we were able to find seating at an open booth. We scanned the QR code to access the menu and the server told us they'd be back to take our order. Since our server never came back to our table and we were just ordering drinks, we ordered them from the bar, which wasn't a problem. I ordered the Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita and my friend decided on the Strawberry Mojito. The bartender made my drink quickly and it was great but it took some time for the bartender to make my friend's drink. A few minutes go by and the server actually walks over with both of our drinks, so I let her know I had already received mine. Since both drinks looked similar, she accidentally gave my friend the wrong drink. He had to walk back over to the bar and replace the Margarita with the Mojito but unfortunately, didn't like it at all and neither did I. It tasted like a very sweet, strawberry drink with a hint of mint and rum. The bartender observed the mix up and brought over some Painkiller Shooters 'on the house' for the mishap, which was very thoughtful. Overall, the DJ was great and the staff were very nice. I definitely want to return to try their food because it smelled great! Central Shore is a fun, little hang spot so definitely stop in if you're looking for a fun atmosphere to enjoy a night out.

    Entrance
    Tory P.

    I would give 0 stars if I could. We arrived at 5:22 for a 5:30 reservation made via Open Table for 6 people, and we were NEVER greeted. This, in spite of the staff working behind the bar seeing us, staring at us while whispering to one another, and then trying to avoid making eye contact. The music was obnoxiously loud, I'm talking louder* than your typical bassy club music. After walking to the bar and gaining the attention of the self-proclaimed "manager", we were finally sat at 5:42. We walked out at 6 pm after waiting and never being assisted. The staff was a mix of ages and ethnicities, as was our crowd. The two older caucasian people who were initially waiting behind us received seating and service immediately. I inquired with the staff about why this was the case, and was told, "we are short staffed and have a million things happening at once." There is no excuse for the absolute trash service we received.

    Lamb chops, eggs, potatoes
    Kimberly M.

    First time coming to location to celebrate my friends bday. I was amazed at how great the ambiance and vibes were. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Even though I live 30 min away, it's worth the drive. I'll definitely be back in the near future! #CentralShore #buzzybooth

    Pulled pork, potatoes, pineapple, beef and egg bowl

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    Kings Hookah & Restaurant

    Kings Hookah & Restaurant

    4.6(5 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    Night 1 in the city and my little cousins suggested we pull up to Kings Hookah & Lounge as we were…read morecelebrating my Bestfriends birthday. I'll preface my review with this... I LIVE IN ATLANTA! As Kings Hookah & Lounge sits in a shopping plaza, there is ample parking. Once parked, we headed on in. It was Friday Night 9:45 pm and the Cover was $20/males and $15/females. Cover!!!! Yeah, I forgot what it was to pay a cover. Ha. Once inside, we chose a table. The space is very spacious and has the usual hookah lounge decor and setup. There was about 9 people inside but the DJ was rockinnnnnnnnnn. I'm talking hit after hit and I was so excited that the DJ understood how to mix, blend, and play reggae. The service was... let me say this, for there to have been 13 people by 11am, service was below standard as it was super slow and bland. As the menu looked amazing online I was excited to eat. I decided on the Beef Burger and baby listen... it was trash. One - The bun was HARD and STALE. Two - The burger was of a lower quality to the point that the chargrill flavor that I love didn't even taste right. However, the fries were bombbbbbbbb. Extra crispy. Perfect saltiness and pretty golden color. Overall, it was... (insert a word here that represents my aggravation). Nonetheless, if you just wanna kick it, hear a BOMB DJ, and blow Hookah... Pull up to Kings Hookah & Lounge. Just eat before you go.

    Me and my husband were looking for a quick last minute spot to vibe. We stopped here. We are big…read morehookah fans but this place offers much more. The owner is beyond friendly and helpful. He made sure we were super comfy and had everything we needed. We got there super early so the staff were staggering in and they too were super helpful. This is definitely a place to go for good hookah, great music and chill vibe. The wings are 10/10....DELICIOUS!!!

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    Kings Hookah & Restaurant
    Kings Hookah & Restaurant

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    Krave Restaurant & Lounge

    Krave Restaurant & Lounge

    3.0(13 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Last night was my 3rd visit to Krave....going during the "off season" (during the EXTREME COLD…read moreadvisory nights lol) definitely has a different feel but it was a close friend's birthday party so I had to go lol. It's a beautiful place. Inviting staff and upscale vibe. Every single visit, the food was absolutely delicious. Top tier flavors and ample portions. Sadly, last night I don't believe the heat was working. It was a tad uncomfy and everyone kept their coats on the entire time. I believe we all would've stayed longer if it was wasn't so cold. I assume it was a fluke, but I've never been there during the winter. Overall, I will always recommend this place because it's a great atmosphere and yummy food. You really can't ask for more but guess what...it's 1 block from the oceanfront & has a sexy outdoor patio as well so it's perfect for warmer seasons. Check them out and let me know what you think!

    This place have good vibes but the food do not match. I hate to give it 1 star knowing the vibes…read moreand how it looks. Here is the reason why. 1. The food ( I understand you trying to build up your brand but please cook your own food instead buying it outsourced). 2. I ordered an old fashion but the waitress gave me a glass you would have at your house. The old fashion was good by the way. 3. The food ( dinner service) my wife orders a steak rib forgot because I was that pissed. IT WAS RAW!!!!! we told the waitress she ignored us better yet the owner himself was sitting right beside us didn't check to see the food was good. He seems like he knew the food wasn't good but he went to the back to grab him and his friend plate and was having a good time as if their dishes were done. This is your business act like it. Check on your workers. 4. Seasoned. I ordered lamb chops for the dinner service. Putting BBQ sauce on the lamb chops is not seasoning. My lamb chops were not seasoned at all. Price range For the dinner event ( nice establishment but the food terrible). $80 per service ( 3 course meal) Our waitress she was great but it seems as if she was the only one there so it was very difficult to reach her. Please check your dishes before you serve to your customers The steak or rib that serve to my wife was tough the lamb chops weren't seasoned. If you going to have those dishes on the menu you need to cook it yourself and know how to properly cook it. !!!!!!!!!!! Warning !!!!!!!!!!!! Do not order the dinner service, with the drink and dinner if you on a date $240 is it worth absolutely not. I respect it's a black owned business but do not start something if you haven't practice it. I prefer you cook your own food. This place has potential but the owner needs to act like an owner.

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    Krave Restaurant & Lounge - Shrimp Quesdilla

    Shrimp Quesdilla

    Krave Restaurant & Lounge - Salmon Eggrolls. Yes, when they came to the table, the sauce was spilled over like that.

    Salmon Eggrolls. Yes, when they came to the table, the sauce was spilled over like that.

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