Do not miss out on Love Song! Locals, get here if you haven't yet. Tourists, you will want to spend your money, time and fill your stomach here. We knew after reading reviews and photos of the vibe, we had to sit at the bar. This is where we could enjoy the talented work of chefs. Little did we know, one was chef and owner, Mike. Watching the skill and care put into each dish was exactly our vibe. The taste of the heated olives, to the fresh bread, delectable clams and, we waited till we digested a bit to get the duck. It was worth it. The best rice you will ever have. We felt that since we aren't local and don't know when we will be back, we just had to take the olive oil cake to go - we didn't want to miss it. Love the vibe, staff and food. Wish them many successful years. read more

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4/5! Had a really good experience at Love Song. The cod fritters were easily a standout -- crispy, flavorful, and probably my favorite thing ordered. The duck was also really good, and the fried flounder had an amazing crisp while still being tender inside. The drinks were great as well, and I loved being able to see into the kitchen from where we were sitting. It added a fun touch to the experience and made the space feel a little different from your typical restaurant. My only real downside was the noise level. It was pretty loud, which made it a little difficult to have a conversation at times. If you're looking for a quiet, intimate dinner, that's something to keep in mind. Otherwise, the food, cocktails, and overall atmosphere were great. Definitely a solid 4/5 and I'd come back -- especially for those cod fritters! read more

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Came here for date nite with friends and thought it was super cute. Love the vibe inside. We were in time for the tail end of happy hour so we got some drinks and apps on the HH menu. We also ordered dinner and desserts too. The food was good from the salad, fish, duck. We loved it all. The olive oil cake we ordered for dessert was delicious too. The staff was super friendly and checked back on us often. We had suck a good time we closed the place down. Love this spot and can't wait to go back ! read more

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I have walked and driven by 100's of times and never stopped. It's not the kind of place that you are going to walk off the beach in bathing suits and get food. It's a nicer vibe. Bigger than I thought and a cool vibe inside....however....very dark! Use your flashlight on your phone to read the menu and bring your readers. Very small menu but done well. This place is not for everyone....I wouldn't bring my dive bar loving, basic burger kind of guy husband here. We started with a few apps so I got to try the smoked fish dip, cheese with baguette and apple butter. Both were delicious, especially the fish dip. Those house pickles were delicious. I could have eaten just a bowl of those. I didn't try anything else but everyone that did was raving about how good the food was. Service was good. Sometimes a little difficult to get water. I think they even have HH in the back bar. Open kitchen. Friendly staff. Foodies would enjoy this place. Worth the check out. read more

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The vibe in this place is immaculate! Very different from the usual, but such a quirky and lively crowd it brings! My partner and I order the Duck entree to split (after the many rounds of appetizers we demolished with friends) to which this was cooked to absolute perfection and paired with amazing sides. My drink was the Little Miss Strange , not too much to say ( because it was amazing...just get it if you like Cognac) read more

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Thrilled I finally got to try out Love Song. I've walked past daily; always busy with a charming vibe. They didn't disappoint! Sitting at the bar felt like having a culinary front row seat; no barrier between kitchen and guest, just pure energy and creativity on display.The bartender was a delight, with plenty of good recommendations to guide the night. Every dish was created with intentionality had flavor in abundance (sometimes a little too much, looking at you Dijon-packed clams ) Luckily the baguette balanced things out some. But the star of the evening? The duck breast. Perfectly cooked rice, rich au poivre, and just the right amount of indulgence. Something I'd easily order again. Great music. Beautiful vibes. Delish food. Superb wine selection. And truly wonderful people. What more can you ask for? Would definitely come back. read more

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One of my top spots in Virginia Beach, even in Hampton Roads. Food is always fantastic and high quality. They have really great, underrated happy hour, as well. Service is welcoming and efficient, cocktails are good and I love the atmosphere. Get the duck, the cod fritters and definitely the beef tartare if they have it! read more

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I went to love song earlier this week for drinks and appetizers, and it is a true gem in Virginia Beach! it was very cute on the inside, it would be perfect for a date night or if you go to the back of the restaurant to the bar, it would be perfect for fun, casual drinks with friends. The menu is well curated, we got the fish dip and it was so good! All of the cocktails were great, I will be going back! read more

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Second visit here. Food is unique but creative and delicious. Tried out their happy hour today. The $8 happy hour drink of the day had waterman's strawberry vodka and was very good and HH smoked fish dip was delicious for a great value read more

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Super cute place to attend with friends! I love the moodiness and the staff is kind and so helpful with questions. read more

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Nice place. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive throughout our dinner. The menu is small compared to other places, which I can appreciate. A smaller menu often means better food. Which was the case here. Everything was good, but the clear winners were the 1/2 roasted chicken and the olive cake. Give it a try if you're in the mood for a unique experience! read more

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My bestie and I went to Love Song after she had been and wanted me to try it. First of all, what a cute little spot. It's very intimate and charming. We sat at the bar and were welcomed by the bartender, Jonathan. They had a drink of the menu that sounded good but was non-alcoholic. I asked if he could make it alcoholic for me, which he did and it was delicious! We got the smoked fish dip and olives from the appetizer menu. OMG...that fish dip is amazing!!!!!! We liked it so much we got a second portion. Everything here is delightful. We will absolutely be back because I have not stopped thinking about this little spot since we went! DEFINITELY recommend!!!! read more

Super warm greeting when we entered and it is much larger inside than I expected. We were easily sat at a nice table off the bar and reviewed the limited menu. Loads of drinks and a huge wine list - but food options are short. I like that our server said the food changes out often bc they try to only use what they can locally source. My diet is somewhat limited right now and I can't eat raw fish or fish eggs and limiting mercury and such so most of the fish, duck, etc. dishes weren't for me. I didn't see a salad aside from a beet salad and I hate beets. So we went with a toast, cheese and peach jam option and a few drinks as apps before we went on with our night somewhere else. I, a non-drinker for my entire life, saw a limited non-alcoholic menu but appreciated the effort to include two mocktails and NA options. I decided to go with a grapefruit, cinnamon agave, and lime soda drink and it was STELLAR. Not too sweet, minimal carbonation, loved the grapefruit and cinnamon - probably the best mocktail I've had in a while. In the end, we loved it and will be back again to try entrees. Service was excellent and they were pretty busy on a Wednesday at around 7pm. We saw the back room where they feature parties and special events and were equally as impressed by that. A small gem in the area for sure. read more

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I've had my eye on Love Song for quite awhile and I am so happy I made it there for my birthday. We were seated immediately at a cute table against the wall. I was immediately in love with the vibe. Our server was knowledgeable and cheery, we really enjoyed her service. I started the evening with an "Everything's Fine" Cocktail. Let me tell you...that was a well made drink. Well balanced with a complexity that stays with you after every sip. Amazing! To share, my Fiancé and I ordered the Cod Fritters. MMM MMM MMM. Hella good. Battered and fried to perfection, the cod literally tasted heavenly. I ordered the NY Strip with potatoes & kale. Yes Love Song, sing it to me, that steak was amazing. Nye' ordered the clams and although she didn't love them, she reports that the dish was great, just not for her. I love LOVE SONG. I will be back very soon! read more

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Absolutely love Love Song! The drinks are fantastic, and it's my go-to spot on Friday and Saturday nights for a laid-back bar vibe. I especially enjoy when they host events, like the vintage pop-ups from Moon and Skye Co.--always a blast and such a fun experience! You really can't beat this place for happy hour. The staff is incredibly kind and consistently amazing. 10/10 every time read more

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Stopped in before a dinner reservation at a different restaurant and wish we had been able to just stay at Love Song!! Cocktails were excellent and also enjoyed the smoked fish dip. Friendly service too! read more

Phenomenal desserts. Excellent service! I have always had a great time. Bar service is unmatched

This charming wine bar is tucked away in an ordinary looking strip mall of sorts on a busy street, perfectly hidden from tourists (unless they are Yelpers lol). The menu offers a tasty mix of reasonably priced food and drinks. Our bartender, Morgan, chatted with us and kindly offered me a sample of a drink before I ordered. read more

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This is hands-down one of the most hidden gems of Virginia Beach. It's a super small location on a tiny strip right next to the beach. Parking is a little bit hard to get because it's only street parking so I did have to go around the block a few times but once I found parking it was definitely worth it. Walking in it felt very welcoming and I loved the lights and colors of the restaurant as well as the open kitchen set up. If you're comfortable with sharing a table they have communal tables and seats at the bar but you can also choose to wait at their dive bar at the back of the restaurant for a table to be open, which is what I decided to do. The dive bar was also super cute and a great waiting area to grab a few drinks. once we got a table, the waitress was very welcoming and the menu was awesome because there were a lot of options for vegetarians, as well as non-vegetarians, because I was with a friend that was vegetarian, we decide to get everything that had no meat and thing in its own way. also, I just want to say that the drinks were amazing as someone that doesn't have alcohol. I really appreciate it that they're mocktails were so delicious and they actually had choices for me. We started with the cheese and olives, and I really liked that. Everything was shareable during the experience. after that we got a mushroom toast and it was phenomenal. The crunch of the bread with the warm seasoned and sautéed mushrooms were divine after that we had a soup and it was so nice that the waitress ahead of time got a separate bowl so that we could share the soup. I do wish that the portion size for the soup was a little bigger since there were four of us sharing, but it was definitely perfect for the cold weather. We also got a salad that was very unique with beets and mint and devoured that. Our last entrée was a gnudi and that was also super delicious with the sauce they made for it. definitely be coming back to try other things based on the season for their menu. we definitely couldn't leave without getting desserts of course so we got the banana pudding cake as well as the olive oil cake and I really enjoyed both especially the olive oil cake because the last place I tried it did not have a good ratio and I haven't had an olive oil cake in over a year but this place definitely did a very good job and I love olive oil cake again so thank you. Highly recommend everyone go try this at least once ! read more

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Sat at the bar and the bartenders were fun, knowledgeable and nice. The short rib was AMAZING! Also the banana cream pie. Cute atmosphere and great wine! read more

Best duck in town. The Carolina gold rice with duck confit is amazing as well! They also have a great wine program and hard to find cheeses that rotate often. read more

I gave it 3 because, u wait a good while for your order and they dnt offer any free bread or anything while you wait. Then, theres not enough waitress/waiter to handle customers in a timely matter. When we finally ordered some bread while we wait, they also charge you for the butter and oil. The food was decent and was a new taste or style to me. read more

Had a mixed experience at this restaurant. Several dishes had an excessive sour taste that didn't match the food's nature - for example, the clams tasted quite sour and seemed overpowering. Service was slow - waited over 10 minutes just to be greeted and get water, then had a long wait for the check. These issues affected our overall enjoyment of the meal. The decor of this place is warm and welcoming and the bread was quite good. read more

The ambiance of this place reminds me of a NY wine bar. Very cute place and it was within walking distance of our hotel which was nice. Barkeep was nice but not very talkative. Quick service though! We sat at the bar and was around for happy hour. The drinks were pretty good. My hubby's food was the bomb. He got cod bites. I ended up getting olives just to have a little snack and I tricked myself because I felt like I overpaid but I am the one that ordered it! I should have known haha. I think this place is on the right track but needs a little more refinement! They got to develop their drink menu more. And have a few other things to eat. We would go back though! read more

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The Mushroom Tartin which was delicious--a little tart but full of flavor. And the crunch of the sourdough, I felt, made the entire dish. The Duck Breast was cooked well, juicy, and very flavorful. The sauce compliments the rice and when put all together, it's a very well prepared dish. read more

Best place to eat in VB- hands down. QUITE a gem. I like how you can sit at a counter or table. food portions are small enough that you can not fill up on one plate. there is plenty of room for more!! Other nice feature, rotating dishes which go with what they can find fresh and seasonal!! Killer wine selection. Go to the back and get a bottle of wine to enjoy at your table. I really like how all the servers take care of you. DEF think ADULTS ONLY. date night, girls night. ADULT. no reservations so come and enjoy. some vegetarian options along with meats! Dessert isn't to be missed. Plan to go back when I'm kid free!! read more

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I met a friend up here for cocktails and some light eats. The place was very comfortable and the servers were all sweet as pie. I mean it. They were absolutely awesome, friendly and quick to perceive what you needed before you even had to ask. They were full of smiles and laughs and made the evening all the better! After a few cocktails, food sounded good again (I had a late lunch earlier) and there were some sashimi options on the pop-up stand in the back of the rear bar. The hallway is open between the main restaurant/ bar and the rear one. It wasn't clear if it was all the same place or two different ones, but regardless, we were told it was okay to get take out from there and bring it back to our place at the bar. The Love Song kitchen and menu boasted some nice choices as well and I plan to come back hungry next time and try some more. On this occasion I just had to try the pictured Olive Oil cake. There was no picture to accompany the description and it sounded non-dessertish to me but I went for it anyway based off the server raving about it being the best ever, etc. etc. It was a fantastic dessert that I'd order again but feel it's a rare find as I eat out all the time and have NEVER seen this offered anywhere else. In any case, come here with a date, come here with friends. It's a nice quiet and intimate place a couple of blocks off the beach. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! read more

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You go for the experience, the food, the drinks, the staff. It is a perfect place for a special date night and enjoy each other's company because they always get it right. read more

Love Song...do we LOVE you? Yes we do! We recently had hubbies sister and her husband join us. It was odd. My sister-in-law that was laid off a job she worked for 10 plus years, found herself cut from the job. She found another quickly, yet hadn't gotten time off. Her husband and my husband are identical personality wise. And their jokes are over my head often. So I take it upon myself to entertain them for 3 days. I suggested a bar for them to go to, I suggested to hubby that he then to. It was a hit!! I suggested Love Song for dinner. It was a massive hit! They know awesome restaurants from where they live yet live close enough to NYC. read more

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This was such a cute and delicious find! They had a great happy hour and everything on the menu sounded great! We settled on the conch fritters, mushroom toast, and cabbage salad. The flavors were outstanding in everything. I definitely want to recreate the cabbage salad at home. The mushroom toast was my favorite. So unique and tasty! I would highly recommend this spot! read more

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Came for dinner and caught the tail end of happy hour (just before 7pm on a Sunday). I happily ordered a $7 glass of wine while deciding on my meal. I decided on the scallop chowder and the mushroom tartine per the suggestion of two different staff members. The scallop chowder was fantastic. Full of scallops! The tartine was nice but it was a lot for one person after also having the soup. Definitely want to come back with more people to try more items. read more

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Amazing must try food. Very good services they are always timely servicing. And chill place to sit at.

Oh MY gosh.. if you haven't been to Love Song whether you're living or visiting Hampton Roads.. do yourself a favor and go here. The food is fun, modern, locally sourced, bright, vibrant, delicious, I could go on and on. I come here every time I'm in the area and I love sitting at the bar and watching the magic unfold. Each dish that I have takes me hostage to an ethereal world and my heart sings of joy. So much so that I feel inclined to write a song or a poem about my food. I'll update with that later. :) read more

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Favorite place! The drinks are amazing, Night in Cambodia is my favorite! The food is great as well. Always great service

Let me start by saying there was a review about the mushroom tartine that said they think about the dish often and after having the dish last night, I will undoubtedly be thinking about it on the regular. So freaking good. Like, out of this world, make you do a dance in your chair good. We also had the rockfish. The broth was amazing and we had some bread that came with the smoked fish dip left over so we dipped that in there at the suggestion of our server. Amazing suggestion. The restaurant has a homey and cozy cool atmosphere and the staff and playlist is top tier. Seriously though, get the mushroom tartine. You will not regret it. read more

Absolute favorite for my wife and I, we have been going since for some time now (approximately 30 visits) and the level of service and quality of food is exceptionally consistent. The chefs are top notch, making food that is locally sourced and absolutely delicious. The wines they carry are unique and complete the experience. Culinarily this place has opened my eyes to products and food combinations I wouldn't have typically tried. Its an absolute gem. We've never had a bad experience here... If you ever get the opportunity... treat yourself and drop on by... you will not regret it! read more

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Love song is by far the best new American style restaurant in VB. Love this vibe of this place, whether you are in the dining room or grabbing drinks at the back bar. Well worth the drive from anywhere in Hampton roads to dine here. read more

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Great repertoire of tapas that caters to vegans and pescatarians alike! Even if you're neither one, you wouldn't care because the array of fare is fantastic!! I eat EVERYTHING, so I didn't even realize any of the food had literally NO meat, but that's because the flavors and textures were so wonderfully delicious, who cared?!?! Props to the chef who whipped up a great variety to tantalize any discriminating palate! I went with some friends, who caught me as I was just getting home from work and asked to have dinner with them at this new place, literally across from their home. The name of this restaurant gives us a hint as to why we should partake in its offerings! The fare it serves is truly a "Love Song" to food and how we connect with it in a social and familial way! It is the comfort food embraces us in a universal love song of joy, happiness, and celebrating the kindness and togetherness we all feel when we connect over dinner! We ordered the Fritters, Radicchio Caesar Salad, Gnudi,& the Mushroom Tartine...quite a bit! But one bite into each of these and you feel like you've entered nirvana on a whole new level... but don't take my word for it! The truth is in the taste, so indulge yourself! Honestly, I was a bit skeptical when I first looked at the menu and did NOT see any meat, because who doesn't love a good steak?! But after one bite of each dish, I was hooked, lined and sunk! I even actually entertained the thought of becoming vegetarian...briefly! But wow! This little place packs a punch with flavor and puts a spin on vegetarian fare to win over the most die-hard carnivore! And if you think the dinners are outstanding, wait till you get to dessert!! I know it sounds weird, but the Olive Oil Cake with buttermilk whipped cream will blow your mind!! It and the Chocolate Semifreddo were absolutely decadent!!! The service is impeccable from the friendly smiling staff to the artistic and culinary genius, all while dining in an intimate and cozy atmosphere! It's nothing less than a winning combination for a great night out with friends! If you couldn't tell... I HIGHLY recommend this place !!! read more

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My family and I went there for my birthday and we loved it. The service was great, the food was tasty and perfect portion side. Casual ambiance made it even better! read more

Delicious food, drinks, and clean atmosphere. Kailyan is phenomenal and very knowledgeable about wine. The rose is delicious. read more

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