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    Civil Libation

    4.5 (300 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Civil hamburger with mushrooms and Swiss, seasoned fries.
    Patricia W.

    Great food, fine service, fun atmosphere (but loud). We enjoyed some craft cocktails and delicious steak rolls before our entrees.

    Steak eggroll
    Aaron A.

    We visited on a Tuesday, and they do $2 off drinks and apps all night. Drinks were great as usual, but they were a bit busy, so the service was slow. My steak was cooked well, but the peppercorn sauce lacked flavor and was a bit watery. All in all, another good meal was had here at Civil Libations. We'll visit again!

    A Delicious Tuna Burger Cooked Medium Rare
    Kyle D.

    Civil Libations is a great spot for VA Beach locals. The ambiance, service and location are great! I really enjoyed my Tuna Burger and sweet potato fries! The group I was with all enjoyed their food and drinks!

    Burrata tapenade
    Ali S.

    Came for dinner on Valentine's Day with a reservation, the restaurant was decently full. It's a pretty small space, and was pretty loud, so if that's not your thing I would avoid. The service was good and pretty fast despite it being a "holiday" and the food was delicious. Would recommend this place for a more casual dining experience with great cocktails and a diverse menu.

    Crab Omlette
    Fina K.

    Heard so much about this place, so I just had to try it. I am so glad I did!! When you walk in it's nice, clean with modern decore. Spacious seating for everyone. They halve a lot of choice that sounds so good, but was craving seafood. So I ordered the "Crab Omlette l" and it comes with spuds. I asked for the queso bronco sauce on the side, but didn't realize they mix the crab I'm the sauce. I was kinda surprised and upset cause they should have labeled it " Crab Queso Sauce" I really thought they would put the lump of Crab on top. And I don't feel it was a lump of crab! Other then that the dish was tasty And the potato spuds was really yummy with the cheese. I will definitely come back, but definitely will ask everytime if they put the main protein in the sauce.

    Sally C.

    So glad our 1st choice for HH was full. Apparently you have to get to that place before they open and wait in line. So we came here for HH. We sat at the bar and service was great. The bar was full but we did manage to find 3 seats. The HH is straighforward. $2 off apps and drinks. We started with Squash Rings and Tuna Tower. My friend also got the Beet Salad but I don't like beets. The squash rings were good. Great dipping sauce and they stayed together when you bit into them. The portion was a good size. The tuna tower....you just can't go wrong. delicious. I wish it was higher up and not so flat but that is just me. I think it looks more impressive. I love the micro greens! All the apps sound good. The drinks are fun. Personally I just like a basic drink but I do like the names and the ingredients and presentation....just not the price tag. There is plenty of parking since it's in a shopping center. I would definitely go back - I do love the appetizer options and there is a few I want to try.

    Hawaiian Tuna Tower
    Cecilia C.

    Another local spot highly recommended. Location was great. Plenty of parking. Lighting could be a little brighter but I used my phone light . We had reservations at 6 pm and were seated right away. Our server was great and very attentive. I started with a seasonal drink that had lychee - very good. I ordered the Hawaiian tuna tower for appetizer (not really a raw fish kinda gal) and I enjoyed it. Good flavor. I ordered one of their specials - grilled swordfish that I paired with sweet potato fries and sautéed greens. I love sweet potato fries that are crispy and flavorful and these were on point. Almost made a happy dance at the table. Devoured it. The swordfish was good but it could have use a little kick. No dessert because I was stuffed. Will come back again when I am in the area.

    Forbidden Bowl
    K S.

    Civil Libation is a must visit in the Sandbridge, VA. If you are visiting Virginia Beach it is well worth the short trip south. All three times we visited have been a WOW! experience. We were welcomed upon our arrival on a busy Friday night. My wife and I had reservations at peak time. Tables were being cleared out after the previous happy customers and fresh tables being set up by multiple team members. Teamwork is just one thing that makes Civil Libation successful. The team cheerfully works well together. When we were seated, Savannah brought us ice water and took our drink orders from a large menu of specialty cocktails. We enjoyed "Blades of Glory" and "Mercury in Retrograde" tonight. I always look forward to a great appetizer and Civil Libation has plenty of tasty choices. The Tuna Nachos (my favorite) blue corn nachos are loaded with tuna, avocado, and veggies. Savannah was one very busy person, but she still provided my wife and me with personalized world class service. The timing of the entrees was perfect as they arrived shortly after we finished our app. My wife's "Forbidden Bowl" features salmon, avocado, black rice and more. I ordered the Sesame Tuna and Noodles. The two large chunks of tuna were crusted with toasted sesame seeds and cooked exactly as I requested (Barely) I am certain that the chef will cook your order exactly to your preference. Dinner was excellent and we took home our leftovers in the compostable containers. I will be back again and again!

    Anne-Marie G.

    Everything. Simply. Amazing. Drinks. Food. Vibes. Service. We are over the moon. We had a fabulous server suggesting drinks and dishes. And she wasn't wrong. Hands down best drinks. Apps were fabulous. We never wanted for anything. Absolutely fabulous experience. We got the tuna tower & chicken skewers (I forgot the name specifically). Everything was fresh. Perfectly crafted.

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    Terri A.

    So many unique choices on the drink and food menu! Prices are reasonable and they have small plate (tapas) offerings if you just want to have a few drinks and meet friends but don't want a full blown meal! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable! Great spot!

    Funk Dafied
    Lauren P.

    Service - I'm starting with service because it was impeccable. The server was attentive and the food was delivered not long after we ordered it without compromising the food composition. Food - We had the scallops and risotto and the seafood pasta. The scallops were blackened perfectly. The risotto was good but could be cooked just a little longer. However, the flavor was on point. The seafood was extra creamy and filled with large pieces of scallops and shrimp. We ordered the Funk Dafies and both of us loved that drink if you like some smoke and spice. We also ordered the Hole in One but didn't like it as much as the first. More lemon tasting than strong bourbon. I bet they would make great staples like a martini or old fashioned. Ambience- I love the new American vibe, industrial with splashes of colorful artwork. Plenty of room to navigate and a nice bar centered the restaurant for an aesthetically pleasing entrance.

    Tiffaney I.

    I'm a girl of second chances and was so happy that I was able to visit Civil Libation again. My experience was amazing. The waitress was so sweet. I wish I could remember her name. She totally made up for my previous experience. On this visit I took my daughter , she and I, and were seated in the dining area near a window. We ordered drinks to start. I had the Friends with Benefits and my daughter had the Thats What she said. Both drinks were amazing! Drink menu picture is posted so you can see what's in them! For dinner I had the crab cakes on top of grilled corn served with fresh sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes! The crab cakes were so good. Lots of lump crab. No fillers. My sides were the perfect addition to this dinner. 10+ for the crab cake dinner. My daughter ordered the stuffed chicken. Also, great meal. Large juicy chicken breast, seasoned to perfection stuffed with goat cheese!!! I'm glad I went back to Civil Libation and will be going back to try more items on the menu!

    Flat iron steak
    Ara A.

    Not a regular just yet but we enjoy coming. We came with friends and had the chance to try other things. Started with the steak rolls and the chicken yakitori. The rolls are delicious. For dinner I had the ribeye and hubby had the filet, both ordered rare. Mine was definitely med rare and that's fine but the filet was perfectly cooked and very tasty. You only get 1 small side with the entree which is not the norm but hey it's inflation right. Had the delicious cocktail that's what she said, I would order that again.

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    This place was wonderful! The food was SO GOOD! The service was friendly and quick. Will definitely go again.

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