Esoteric is an amazing burger and beer joint near the ocean front. The décor is modern inside,…read morethere is plenty of outdoor seating and has a decent parking area. The staff is awesome and makes sure you feel welcomed and taken care of. I stopped in on their Tuesday burger night and got the "burger of the Month" I highly recommend this as it has an amazing bacon jam aioli and cooked onions on a pretzel bun. The truffle fries are the perfect side. I also tried the wings and giant pretzel, all of which are hits. Head on over and get some great tasting fresh food and craft beer!

Met some friends here for a happy hour this evening. Had an Octoberfest beer and wings with buffalo…read moresauce. Enjoyed both and would gladly order them again. Atmosphere was great, music selection was on point, service was friendly! Overall a wonderful experience and I look forward to my next visit!

We love the sourdough pizza crust wow!! I make sourdough & this recipe is really great! Nice…read morecrispy chewy crust. Amazing food! It's the first place we go every time we come to Va beach.

They had exactly what I wanted for dinner and it hit the spot! I had the Classic Zzas Pocket and…read morePeach Side Story salad. Service was friendly and quick and I got to sit out on the spacious patio with twinkly lights overlooking the beach. Perfect!

We took a spontaneous trip to VB for dinner on a weeknight after seeing a reel recommending Hearth…read moreand am I glad we did! The ambiance was nice, the open kitchen with the wood fire hearth right at the entrance added a warm cozy feel from the onset. The restaurant was warmly lit but not dark. We were seated immediately in the far left dining area in an elevated booth. After reviewing the menu we settled on the fried deviled eggs and wood fire oysters for starters and the Vincent Vega pizza for dinner. Fried deviled eggs was a first for us and it was so good! The egg white was breaded very lightly and fried and the egg yolk was piped on top with a piece of smoky delicious bacon goodness. It had a nice smoky, bacon-y taste and we devoured them. I only wish you got more than 2 pieces. I think 4 pieces would be better for the price considering it's essentially one egg but I'm not complaining. The wood fire oysters was another hit for us, the serving came with 6 half shell oysters topped with breadcrumbs (light), swimming in butter and fire roasted. I think we ate these even faster than the deviled eggs lol! Would definitely get these again. The pizza also did not disappoint. If you like bacon, mushrooms and creamy Boursin cheese, you'll love this pizza. We added crushed red pepper flakes which added a nice kick. The crust is the star of the show; thin, crispy but still has body and slightly chewy. Yum! That wood fire hearth definitely makes a difference. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely be back! The staff were also very nice and friendly.

Had dinner here last night. What a little treasure find this was. The Charcuterie board was robust…read more Awesome selection of meat and cheeses and accompaniments. The pickled garlic was an excellent addition to the board and the elk salami was fantastic. I had the steak sammy, which was a Sunday Special. It should be on the menu all the time. It was excellent. The fries were crisp and perfectly seasoned. My wife had the pork chop. It was perfectly cooked. Pork can be dry. This was not. Just well done and seasoned to perfection. My son had the steak sammy (like father like son) and his wife had the half chicken. It was all spectacular. So very good. For dessert we shared the cheesecake and the tiramisu bread pudding between the four of us. Everyone was happy. The portions were large so to go boxes were had by all. Special shoutout to Reagan our server. She was exceptional. Made the right recommendations on all things. Timed our orders perfectly and we had just an amazing time Thank you Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine and thank you Reagan for making my Father's day. We cannot wait to come back to visit with you all again!!!!

We happened upon this spot after while visiting in VAB for Labor Day weekend and WOW!!! The food…read morewas amazing! I ordered the Steak with a salad and Large pretzel for the road. My wife ordered a burger on a GF Bun with Fries and the Cherry Limeade Cocktail. Fantastic! My wife has Gluten intolerance so sometimes it's hard for us to find accommodations when we travel so this was very much appreciated and everything tasted so good. Hat's off to the Service, Chef, and staff here. All of the awards and accomplishments are the Real Deal and well-deserved! Highly Recommend, and if we're back around the area in the near or not to distant future, we will certainly be back. Thank you for the wonderful experience!!! -FROM JCARAL in PA

Honestly this BEAT my expectations. I want to come back and try every burger. And the fries were…read morepretty decent too-- which I find to not be common at burger joints. Such unique burgers and everything was cooked to perfection.

I stopped in here with some 'regulars' and had a casual pint! Great spot that lets you sample a…read morebeer if you are not familiar with it. I had a really nice IPA and was impressed with the beer and the vibe. Laid back and casual! I'll gladly return here when in the area!

Came here on a whim on a Friday around 12. Lots of seating and cool vibes. Helpful staff. Decent…read morenumber of TVs. Some outdoor seating. Tons of "pick your pack" craft beer options and lots of brewskis on tap. They also have a great food menu. We got the pretzelwurst platter - the jumbo pretzel with beer cheese, cubed cheese and sausage varieties. The pretzel was suppppper good. We also got the combo lumpia which were super tasty as well. Lastly, they have homemade Rice Krispie treats - I got the Cinnamon Toast Crunch one and it was delicious ! Can't wait to stop by again!

Visiting from out of town. Made reservations for a Friday evening and had no trouble getting in,…read morealthough it was busy. My husband was pleased with the offerings of beer and enjoyed what he had. WE had Boat Cheese Curds with Marinara as an appetizer and they were quite good. I ordered Fried Crab Claw Cakes that came with potatoes and a slaw. All were very tasty. My husband got the Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and loved it. We took desserts for later at the hotel: My husband's brownie was good and they packed the ice cream separately, so that made him happy. I had the peach cobbler, and while good -- I tend to like my peaches a bit more "peachy" ....they use lots and lots of cinnamon and allspice. The fruit was dark brown. Good, but not what I'd hoped for.

Today I ordered two entrees and a side, to pick up for take out. The place is very cleqn and…read moreworkers polite. However the food was terrible! We ordered a Diners burger, Virginia burger, and house wings. The Burgers were borderline inedible due to the huge amount of salt. If i had been dining in I would have sent it back. I would not feed that much salted meat to my dog. The burgers dampness also had literally demolished the lower bun and iceberg lettuce. So i had to disgard those sodding blobs. The Virginian burger also salty, and the crab cake, small and underwhelming. The Chicken wings tasteless and dry. On too of this i had no choice but to pay a 10% tip for "take out prepare ". If i can give zero i would. Id say "fire the chef"

Avoid This Place - Hair in Food & Terrible Service!…read more I wish I could give this place zero stars. We had an awful experience here, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. First off, we found hair in our pizza--absolutely disgusting! When we brought it to the server's attention, all they did was apologize and make a new batch. No discount, no compensation, just a half-hearted "sorry" like it was no big deal. The food itself was mediocre at best. The Caesar salad looked straight out of a Costco container, and the wings were clearly not fresh--probably from Costco or another bulk supplier. The only somewhat decent dish was the calamari, but even that was ruined by the fact that it was drenched in a saucy topping. Who serves calamari like that? It's supposed to be crispy! Service was terrible, the food was nothing special, and overall, it was a waste of time and money. Do yourself a favor and walk an extra 20 feet to Dough Boys instead. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!

***3.5 stars*** AP is your typical off beach oen air sports…read morebar. The staff/bartenders are great. They offer a full bar but are limited. Great place for decent bar food and drinks. The shark bite drink is pretty good. A little grenadine is added for the "shark bite" effect. Worth stopong by if you are on the mainstrip.

We had about a 30-minute wait for a party of two. Once we were seated, we noticed there were quite…read morea few flies inside. I don't necessarily blame the restaurant for that since people are constantly coming and going through both the front door and patio, but it did affect the experience. We didn't try the beer wall this time. We came primarily for the food, and I'm glad we did. We both ordered the Angry Chicken sandwich, and it was fantastic. It had great flavor, a good level of spice, and was absolutely massive. For $19, though, it better be big! Honestly, I almost wish they offered a smaller version with just one chicken patty at a lower price. The sandwich has so many great elements, but it's almost too much food. I'd happily order a smaller version. Our server was friendly, but he was clearly spread pretty thin. It took a while to get drink refills and our check. Overall, there were a few things that could have been better, but I'd definitely come back for that chicken sandwich.

The menu definitely lets you know that the chef is thoughtful about each component to every dish…read more There are sweet elements tied to savory elements and enough heat or acidity to address the different proteins. I really enjoyed each of the dish and all the beers that are on a tap is the highlight of the restaurant. There are two long tables in the middle for larger groups. The seats are surrounded by TVs and a great spot for the family. The second shift breakfast burger is delicious! The Pork belly BLT is also more refined and will please finer palates. The crispy apple jack chicken has all the ingredients for a delicious sandwich. But I would replace the 3 chicken tenders for a large chunk of chicken breast. That would make the sandwich perfect. If you're looking for a great restaurant for the family during your vacation... take a ride and check it out!

Ahh Birch.... still killing it like usual. The draft selection nice with the awesome GM that was…read moresuper friendly and informative. We enjoy coming out here for our rare date night. Even though we've been dabbling in more liquors, this place continues to step it up in exclusive meads and beers that are just practically impossible to find anywhere else. They've kicked it up a bunch of notches with their continued amazing grilled cheese sandwich menu. I wish I could elaborate more than just 'grilled cheese' but if you wanted to elevate a grilled cheese to fine dining, this is about what you'd expect. I appreciate this place as it's hard to believe I was there on day 1 when it opened. A lot has happened since then but it has definitely kept the core of it's intent - serve high quality beer. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Small bar area that is nice in ambiance as I'm a big fan of the low-key vibe. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: patio

Great selection on drafts. All the snacks were good. Especially liked the pickled okra & pickled…read morecauliflower & hummus. 10 out of 10. I did a cider/mead flight. And hubs got a sours & stout. Staff was super friendly and I loved the vibe in their. Such a cool spot.

SLy Fox is a speakeasy. It has that secret speakeasy VIBE with Dark wood with black wallpaper…read more Absolutely swanky and mysterious. The only way to get in is on special occasions so inquire within or on the Sly Fox website. The staff were so wonderful and kind really catering to our every need. We started with Infused water and mimosas. The Raspberry mimosa was sweet and bubbly with the perfect amount of raspberry sorbet. The food was beautifully displayed in a buffet style. Such a great variety. Fresh fruit of all kinds, french toast, waffles and chicken, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage , scrabbled eggs, quiche, house potatoes, deviled eggs, and a charcuterie board . On the sweet side they had mini cinnamon rolls, danish, brownies, cookies and cupcakes with the galentine theme. They had chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries with pretty pink food grade glitter. Plenty to choose from and plenty to eat. We loved it. In order to get into the speakeasy it is tickets only. We are looking on their website for the special events. Can't wait to see what they do for another event style. This time is was a Galentine Brunch.

I was not disappointed! I was super excited to have found an open event that was held in the Sly…read moreFox (speakeasy) that provided an opportunity to experience the space without having to book an event! Access to the speakeasy is limited only through events held by the facility or booking private events. It's available for rental for company holiday parties, wedding receptions, engagement parties, birthdays, graduations, bridal showers, baby showers.. the opportunities seem endless! Who knows, maybe even a place to hold a small continuing education conference?? We attended the Galentine's Day brunch buffet. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time either in person or over the phone. It is a cozy, comfy space to dine and have drinks in a relaxed classy beautifully decorated establishment. The interior design emanates speakeasy. Every detail of design was carefully curated with the utmost intention. Staff was fantastic. Even though it was a brunch buffet, staff were attentive, friendly and frequently checked on all tables to address any needs or questions. The lovely staff were genuinely happy to take photos for us without any prompting. The flow of the buffet was perfect, and the food presentation was delightfully charming! There was a photo back drop available and the decor was so festive, and classy yet simple. The decor wasn't over the top , it was just the right amount of decorations to add pizzazz and celebrate with festive spirit. We all had a very enjoyable time celebrating Galentine's day! It was a wonderful event in an equally wonderful space. The music was on point, as well as the volume level. It was loud enough to enjoy the music, yet low enough that you could hold a conversation without screaming to hear each other. It was very peaceful and even if you don't choose a booth, the tables on the opposite side of the bar do provide some privacy due to the small partitions. The variety of food offered was just right (not overwhelmingly too many options and not too little options) and the food was tasty. It was an excellent first impression that left me excited to await what other fun events they will hold in the future.