I came from LA Search fried chicken and on of the places…read morethat came up was Pacifica I really don't recommend coming here for the fried chicken The chicken was fried but the taste was awful French fries where very good

Pacifica Perfect for…read morehubby's birthday. Loved the wide ranging and electic menu for both food and drinks. Tiny flower James and the Lucille recommended if you like it light and sweet like me. Always ask for their specials and "du jours" menu because it's an absolute treat and changes as the seasons do. Our favorites right now were the corn "ribs", the potstickers, the rack of lamb, and the heirloom carrots. Everything we tried was good, actually. Dessert is well worth it here too -- when we went in mid-August (Im so behind in reviewing!) the cookie butter banana pudding pie was the banoffee pie remix of my dreams. Fun, relaxed vibe and great servers!

Thank you Cam for an awesome dinner! Super knowledgeable and helped tour guide the menu for my mom…read moreand I. The single origin fermented Jasmine was awesome. Crème Brûlée top notch! We'll be back!

Been to Heirloom many times, never for happy hour which we weren't expecting on a Saturday…read more The menu was great as was the pricing. Definitely will be back!

Hands down the best happy hour in the city. I'd argue it's probably the best restaurant too. The…read moreraw oysters are killer, as are the cocktails. The best thing they ever did was to bring the short rib back! I recommend this place to literally anyone who asks for a rec. Be prepared for a wait unless you get to HH early on a random weekday.

This past weekend my in laws were in town. We were on the boardwalk and they wanted oysters... I…read moresaid say less! I had been to The Atlantic years ago and had a great time. I think this time was even better! We arrived around 230 on a Saturday, lucky for us happy hour started at 3 and we had a 30 minute wait for 6 people. Literally perfect timing because no one was waiting before us and about 10-20 minutes later the waiting area became packed for that 3 o clock happy hour. Side note: happy hour is from 3-7, 7 days a week! The service was phenomenal, the whole staff was so nice and accommodating. While we waited for our table, we were able to order a cocktail from one of the waitresses. We also had a baby with a stroller and they made sure we had plenty of room once we were seated at our table. The food was amazing, I'm a fan of cooked oyster but i decided to be a little spontaneous and try them raw. I was pleasantly surprised at how fresh and clean tasting these oysters were. It reminded me of eating sashimi. My wife and father in law had the lobster rolls, they both loved them! My son had the double cheeseburger from the happy hour menu, literally cannot beat this deal. $6 double cheeseburger with fries on the boardwalk is unimaginable lol. I had the Nashville hot chicken, which was good but maybe could've used a little more flavor. But the quality of the sandwich as a whole was spot on. I really don't have any complaints, this was the highlight of our day. My in laws live in Wisconsin but they travel a bunch and they said that these oysters were some of the best they had ever had. They would never see 1$ oysters where they live, so I'm glad we were able to come here and create this memory together. If you've ever debated whether taking the trip to the strip is worth it, it is! Definitely check this place out!

Came here for date nite with friends and thought it was super cute. Love the vibe inside. We were…read morein 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 !

I have walked and driven by 100's of times and never stopped. It's not the kind of place that you…read moreare 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.

Food and service is great every time we go. The drinks are very well made too…read more . . .

Feeling fancy. Try this spot…read more Right on for what you desire. Dress up and get excellent service, food and ambiance. Always happy here.

We went for restaurant week. Driven by this place so many times and we finally stopped in…read more Since we had three courses, we were able to sample many different dishes. Everything we had was great! I LOVED their macaroni and cheese. The service was great too. Would love to go back soon!

It's restaurant week in Virginia Beach so we decided to have lunch at Eurasia. We started out with…read moreHot and Sour Soup and it was very hearty and delicious. It's wonderfully balanced and oh so good! For our entree we both had the Shrimp and Grits. This dish was fantastic. It was served with a triangle polenta and gouda concoction that was slightly deep fried to create a crunchy texture on the outside and a beautiful creamy texture inside. It was so good. The creole sauce was delicious and it brought everything together wonderfully well. Great experience, highly recommended!

First time in Virginia Beach and first time at Esoteric, couldn't have been more pleased! Went on a…read moreTuesday so it was Burger Night. Arrived around 6:30 and were able to get a table but it filled up fast. Host noted we were probably new bc Tuesdays were usually familiar faces; love to hear that locals love a place too! We ordered the Buffalo Mushrooms as a starter and let me tell you, it's worth the hype. The crunch on these things is legendary. The sauce is a little spicy but it won't blow your palate out. Also the portion is enormous. We wanted to save our appetite for our mains but just kept eating them. We got the monthly special burger which was the kimchi burger with Brussels sprouts on the side and a wagyu meatball sub with fries. Dear lord that burger! I am trying to remember another burger that I loved this much. The kimchi was cooked down into a bit of a compote which melded with the cheese and gochujang perfectly, the patties were crispy as hell! The bun added a perfect sweetness. I told the server it was "stupid". I almost cried. This can't even capture just how good the food was. I'm sorry. The Brussels sprouts were a little understated, kinda like creamed spinach at a steakhouse. They were delicious but overshadowed by other menu items. The meatballs were spicier than we expected, so if you like a spicy meatball, get after it. The best thing about the sub was the pesto sauce on top, which added a nice green brightness to what was an otherwise heavy sandwich. Good luck picking this monster up, we needed to resort to knife and fork! The fries were on point. Whoever is running the frier at Esoteric has the temp dialed in. I wish we had room for dessert but we were already bagging up most of the sub and fries. The portions here match the prices. Would love to eat outside here when it's a little warmer. If you are looking for a cute spot in the vibe, don't miss Esoteric. We for sure will be back.

[Late review. Visited September 2025]…read more We visited Virginia Beach and found Esoteric due to its good reviews online. We reserved for an early dinner and we somehow were able to order items from the happy hour menu. We ordered wings from the Happy Hour menu along with cocktails. From the regular menu, we had poutine, black garlic caesar salad, and duck tacos. The food was delicious! The duck tacos were really amazing that I wish I had more space in my stomach to eat more. The poutine was amazing along with the wings. The cocktails were not as great as we hoped. The ambiance was great - quite modern and perfect for a laid back dinner. The service was okay. I think the staff was a little distracted that day.

Great fun little brunch spot. Stumbled in here right after attending the Virginia Beach farmers…read moremarket on a Saturday. Loved sitting in their back patio on a warm spring day. It is fully shaded which was nice considering we had some young kids with us. Service staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. I'd encourage them to be more targeted when describing some recommendations on the menu, she simply listed about the entire menu she asked "what are some of your favorites". Drinks were delivered very fast by the bartender. 2nd rounds were offered prior to the drinks being empty which shows good serving habits. The serving portions were very plentiful and played very well on the brunch theme! Burger was cooked medium well but still very juicy with a delicious mayo based sauce. The chicken and biscuit was juicy and the biscuit was flaky and delicious. It would have served the dish well TJ have a little more syrup. I also loved the unique hash tots. I was simply visiting from out of state so I won't return, but I'd encourage you to! They are also included on Resy so be sure to book there or use a Resy credit if you have it!

The pink dinghy was great! Service was very friendly and quick to get us seats for Sunday brunch…read more They were accommodating for finding a spot to put our baby in his carrier too. Food came out very quick and they easily added things to my order. The biscuits and gravy were delicious! Personally I definitely recommend adding an extra egg, jalapeños and cheese. The pancakes were solid too, albeit a bit pricy. The restaurant had great vibes and intentional design. Indoor does have limited seated but there is plenty of outdoor in the front and back. Well worth a visit!

Don't walk but RUN to this place. You will really enjoy yourself. lol…read more One side is a full serving restaurant and the other is a lounge type atmosphere. I went on a Saturday night and they had a DJ that night and I had a grand time. Please note parking is valet only.

The ambience and vibes were great, we loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. The food was good,…read morelots of flavor which we appreciated. However, nothing came out hot, all of our food was lukewarm. We had ordered an appetizer that sadly didn't come, but was taken off the bill. I think the burrito should have came with a side, or chips and salsa should come to the table to start. Definitely needed a little side. I think this place would be fun with a big group! Again, the vibes are a 5/5. Food is a 3/5. All of the drinks looked great!

We had an amazing experience checking out for the first time. Exceptional customer service from…read moreOlive, who was charismatic and knowledgeable with great suggestions. Beautiful dining room and large portions of delicious tapas from a talented kitchen.

Crudo Twudo! They're so back - excellent atmosphere (if…read morebrighter), great food and drinks, and the staff couldn't be more thrilled to be back. Go get your tapas fix!