Inland Reef

The garlic chicken over rice was superb. Service is always great and I love the atmosphere.read more

Food? Spectacular! Service? Spectacular! Ambiance? Spectacular!…read more Kat is super sweet as well. Gave me some Tums and a shot of pickle juice when I was undergoing some intense heartburn. Super sweet and also gives amazing service! If you're looking for a good local bar with amazing prices, great food and service, and wonderful ambience, Mel's Place is YOUR place!

Corona with lime

Corona Extra with Lime

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Corona Light with lime

Sneeky Pete's

3.6(22 reviews)

1.9 mi

Good place for a lot of people, cheap drinks, darts and pool. They also have karaoke all the…read moretime. But if I remember, smoking is allowed. So other than that, I enjoyed it.

We found a great place to watch the Steeler game while vacationing in Va Beach. Fast service and…read morevery reasonable prices. Food was hot and tasty. The staff was very friendly and we were able to be seated right away. Will return. Thanks!

Outside

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4 pool tables

Footers Sports Pub

4.2(100 reviews)

1.6 mi

For the longest time, Calypso at the Oceanfront had my vote for the best grilled wings. That was…read moreuntil this past Wednesday, when I ordered 13 Daytona Wings and they were perfect. I went back last night for another 13, and it's currently 6:52 PM... when I get off at 9, I'm heading straight there for another round. 10/10 -- ask for them crispy and get extra ranch. You won't be disappointed.

Can confirm! Their wings are BOMB…read more Great atmosphere, great service! Would definitely recommend

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Stooges Bar & Grill

2.4(19 reviews)

1.7 mi

There's dive bars and then there's crappy bars that obviously paid the food inspector and health…read moredepartment, this is one of them. Went there a year ago and it was great, now not so much. Had this creepy guy staring at my girlfriend's breasts most of the night then I find out that's the owner so it all makes sense. The food was bland and I feel like they ran to 7-Eleven and then microwaved it for me. The two bartenders I dealt with one was definitely drunk and the other one was on some kind of drugs. If you wanna go to Stooges just buy a six pack and sit in the dumpster. It's pretty much the same thing but will be cheaper cleaner and the food much better

So so spot that comes in handy to wet your your whistle…read more I will say that the prices at Stooges are dirt cheap, which is wonderful. The place is a no frills, come as you, which is exactly what we were looking for. Also, our bartender was pretty cool and chill. My only (minor) issue with the place was the food. Ok, I was not expecting a Michelin experience (based on the prices), but I was expecting a little better quality of food. I ordered the chicken tacos, which came with fries, that were about $7. I thought it was a bit weird that the cheese was not melted and the tortilla was cold. While I probably would not go out of my way to have dinner at Stooges, I'd probably drop for a beer (or five) and to sing a song or two for karaoke, which occurs every night at 9 pm.

Chicken tacos and fries

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Docker's Karaoke Pub

3.4(34 reviews)

1.6 mi

I love this bar the food is excellent especially the homemade soup…read more Tony is the greatest K.J. ever he always encourages and makes us laugh. This is my only Karaoke home now and we travel 60 miles to come there.

Went here while in the area with family who suggested it. Got there early to get a seat near the…read morestage. Larger inside than it looks on the outside. The servers were attentive but there were out of some things early on (no soup, no steak or chicken quesadillas) but the appetizers we ordered were hot and fresh and didn't take that long to come out. We enjoyed the karaoke experience but sadly we didn't know the DJ's name as he never introduced himself to the crowd or explained how it worked to put in a song (he has little slips of paper on a small table and you give him your slip with your name, artist and song title when you are ready to sing). Since he wasn't very engaging not sure if we would go back in the future.

The sampler containing fried ravioli, fried mac & cheese, bites, corn, fritters, and delicious jalapeño poppers

Sausage, Kale, and potato soup

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Tiki's Bar and Grill

4.1(166 reviews)

1.8 mi

Tikis is always a great time. It was a lively bunch tonight and no seats at their bar so we…read moredecided to sit with Bob! The service and drinks are always great!

Tiki's is a very chill environment! I liked that was just a few us patrons at the tables. We…read moreordered food and the turn around was not terrible, not the speediest, but the food was good. The spam musubi were good but the nori didn't sit long enough to have a clean bite without it tearing through the rest of the wrapping. Coconut shrimp were actually very tasty and a great crunch, but the coconut dipping sauce was a bit overwhelming in flavor. I think a savory sauce would complement it best. Pork lumpia, delicious! The shrimp and mahi tacos were ok... it could have used more depth with the slaw and again there seem to be an other sweet sauce. Paired with the Mahi was good but with the shrimp overpowering. My son loved the Huli Huli chicken it definitely had the Hawaiian barbecue flavor, was tasty! The drinks were strong all around the table! I'd return, but would probably stick to appetizers as the flavor for those was better than entrees.

Blue Hawaiian

Hawaiian BBQ Plate, Skewered Huli Huli Chicken

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3 Dots and a Dash

Krossroads Rock and Country Bar

2.5(31 reviews)

1.9 mi

Went here to celebrate my father's birthday with the family. We enjoyed our time here. There have a…read morecouple of pool tables and small area for non-smokers. Customer service was pretty good. The waitress/bartender always checked in on us to make sure we were good. Food came out fairly quickly. The burgers were decent, they tasted like hamburgers you grilled at home. The chicken tenders were a bit dry and least favorite, but they did come with a ranch dip that was really good. The fries were actually pretty tasty, they weren't too soggy and not too crisp. I ended up using the ranch to dip my fries with.

Was visiting family in the area and decided to drop in for a bite to eat. Immediately upon entering…read moreI realized that this particular establishment had been featured in some online media outlets. But I was hungry and I wasn't looking for a new hangout spot. I grabbed a burger, fries and a drink. Which were average at best. As I was eating I stirred up a discussion with a couple of other patrons and staff. It became clear that their particular way of expressing their views was not only done in poor taste but that they were in fact rude and hateful individuals. Not only were they ignorant but they attempted to conceal their Racism in "Patriotism". Everyone has the freedom to feel the way the feel and express it but not to shove it in your customers faces at a place of business. I mean you might as well hang up a Confederate Flag or perhaps display some old slavery memorabilia. Stick to serving beer and burgers. Hold the bigotry! K? Thanks!!!

Interior smokey shot (right.)

Fried egg burger and hand cut fries.

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Your view on the way in.

Jax Place

3.6(31 reviews)

3.4 mi

It would be a nice place. Strictly for chronic chain smokers. Unfortunately, I can't eat nor…read morebreathe in a place that smells like an ashtray from the second you open the front door, even in the foyer with a second door. Forget about singing karaoke. It smells like a chainsmokers's apartment of 50 years. It's a choice, but not my choice. It's a large spacious place, but it would still smell the same even if nobody was smoking in there.

You want good vibes, great drinks definitely need to come join the party at Jax. Grearread more

Go ARMY !!!

Very good... special! BBQ chicken pizza

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Covered outdoor patio

Cheds Bar And Grill

3.1(36 reviews)

1.6 mi

I love Ched's because it's a pleasant and safe place for a single lady to stop by and have a drink…read moreand to enjoy Ched's really great food!! Prices are comparable to similar establishments and the staff if friendly and attentive. Most importantly the bar and restaurant is very clean and their clientele is friendly as well. So stop by and give it a try....you won't be disappointed!

Amazing place great atmosphere the bartenders are very kind and thoughtful. Also a good place to…read moreplay the skill lottery games.

New pool tables and newly remodeled floors

Show starts at 9pm

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Park Lane Tavern

4.3(400 reviews)

3.1 mi

Another great meal with Family at Park Lane Tavern. Very lively atmosphere because of Octoberfest…read morebeing celebrated already and of course Thursday Night Football. The food and service were great as usual. I had Fish & Chips. The Fish was cooked perfectly and served with the right amount of fries. After looking at the Dessert Menu, I couldn't resist the Guinness Brownie Sundae. Guinness Stout brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream & toasted almonds. Oh my goodness it was amazing and the perfect ending to a great dinner. Thanks Park Lane for a very enjoyable evening. I will definitely be back.

We stumbled upon this neighborhood Tavern and what a find it was. First visit was on a Saturday…read moreevening and surprisingly not busy around 6;30 pm. We returned a second time and super busy on a Tuesday same time-why? Fish and Chips Thursday (1/2 price). Not too long of a wait though -1/2 hour and went fast as we had a drink at the Bar. We tried a couple of appetizers-goat cheese dip and fire cracker shrimp-both tasty. The Bacon stuffed Gouda burger was ordered on both visits -Ground Chuck/Proper Tavern Burger and it was that good! Fish and Chips were also ordered both visits-perfectly battered Haddock living up to the Tavern billing. The Tavern Monte Cristo is one to try. Battered and fried sandwich is never a bad idea-we loved it! We had a mix of draft beers (import)-they had Carlsberg (Danish) which isn't easy to find as well we had a Scottish Ale. Overall, an ample import draft list. Service was super engaged and upbeat from beginning to end on both visits. They are a Futbol Tavern and they mentioned they do get quite busy and have an even more of a fun atmosphere during the season-too bad we only visit during the Futbol off season-summer. We saw banners for Oktoberfest celebrations. Specials Monday-Thursday including Whiskey, wine and Wellington! Also, have a couple of sister locations in Hampton and Fredericksburg. Most definitely has been added to our must stops when visiting the Beach!

Makers Mark Bourbon Chicken

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Beef Wellington

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Kevin M.

6 years ago

My wife visited for the first time tonight at your establishment. They were enjoying themselves playing kareoke bingo. One of the members of our group had won and went up to the bar. The bartender Michelle said he needed to wear a mask to receive the gift. My wife mentioned at the table " does the bartender also need to wear a mask?" A waitress was walking by at that time (Ruth) and must of mentioned the comment to the bartender. The bartender came out from the bar and confronted my wife using profanity and accusing her of spitting on someone the night before. Again, she's never been there before. The bartender then said my wife was banned from the establishment. No loss for my wife. What the F^** kind of place is this!? You will never see my wife there again. I will also write a negative review on yelp and a few other sites. This is bull*^*+!!! Where was the manager? read more

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