Why did it take me so long to eat here? I live just 5 minutes away and never stepped foot in this amazing place. I went on the recommendation by my husband who had eaten here years ago. The experience was fantastic! The food is fresh and delicious, the service is truly great and personable, and the interior is everything I love about a local hang out: colorful interior, lots of interesting, local art on the walls, eclectic furniture and a very homey feel. Somehow the restaurant is much bigger on the inside than the outside suggests. I think the outside of the restaurant (painted in very dark colors) could use a fresh, more colorful coat of paint. Maybe that's why I hadn't visited until now. But, I will be back! read more

An amazing place with great service amazing food very clean. This is quickly becoming a regular place for my wife and I to stop in for a lunch or breakfast. Highly recommended. Learned that the owner verbally abuses employees. This is a systemic problem. It's not a one off going back years in other reviews. This has been witnessed. We will not be back! read more

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Simple eats is located offshore Drive about a mile across the Lesner Bridge. I arrived at 2:45 PM and they were closing at three. Upon arrival I didn't receive the warmest welcome I guess because they were closing. They didn't allow me to dine in, but I was able to place a to go order. I ordered a crabby bennie, which was good and seasoned. The carrot cake was moist and you really could taste the spice. read more

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Great farm to table, local restaurant. We were a group of 6 and it was easy to accommodate with large tables available. Staff were all super friendly and welcoming, answered questions and provided suggestions. Portion size was just right as everyone cleaned their plates. I had the shrimp and grits- just okay as I like mine a bit creamier and a bit more...$24 was a steep price. It is always good to eat local when traveling. read more

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we often eat at Simple eats. Love everything on the menu. The potatoes are to die for. And you must try the green bean side. The wait staff is always friendly with us and spend time chatting when they can. Most of the staff have been there for years, so it must be a good place to work. Friday and Saturday they have music, so try to catch that and have a great dinner at the same time. We love the homey atmosphere and the artwork is amazing. We bought 6 pieces of art for Christmas gifts this year from one of the local Artists displayed on the walls...one stop shopping while having brunch! read more

Simple Eats is our new go-to for amazing locally sourced food and a creative cocktail menu that is both authentic and spectacular. This was kind of a rediscovery as it's been a couple years since I was last here. And what a refreshing rediscovery it was. I had some of the most delicious BBQ served with fresh coleslaw and homefries. My wife's Turkey Apple Brie sandwich was the star of the show. The bread was absolutely incredible!!! We topped off the meal with the best banana bread pudding a la mode ever! The only thing better than the food and cocktails is the service. Friendly, efficient and fun! Great breakfast and lunch and open until 8 on Fridays and Saturdays for dinner. We were also told that Saturday and Sunday brunch tends to be crowded, so plan ahead with reservations if possible. (Waiting at the bar for a table isn't a bad option though ) read more

Simple Eats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

What an awesome breakfast/brunch spot! Quaint atmosphere, "The Simple" is simply delicious!! AND the service is top notch!! We had a group of approximately 40 hungry Sailors and Marines, the Simple Eats Team took it on with ease!! Thank you so much for an AWESOME start to the weekend! Cheers! read more

The crab-stuffed fish with the roasted potatoes & veggies - DELISH! Unfortunately they only do it as a "special" - pls add that as a normal menu item! Also, wish they were open for dinner more, so many times I've craved getting the standard fish dinner (delicious), but they weren't open that night. I highly recommend! read more

I ordered stuff flounder and another one in my party ordered the regular flounder dish. The food runner gave the other person my meal. The regular dish came afterwards and I got the wrong dish. When asked if I could get the stuffed flounder because the other guest in my party had already started to eat the stuffed flounder, our server said no. I blame it on the miscommunication of the food runner and the server read more

place is great don't get me wrong but asked for my $22 burger to be done a certain way and all they do is reheat it hmmmmm....plus the waiter was pushy not cool bro read more

You can not go wrong here. One of our favorite local spots! The coastal-beach y decor is welcoming and the service is like have a meal at your friends house. They are all so very nice. Everything on the menu is delicious just hard to decide so you will just have to return. One time, I thought there was an error on my bill and I send a message after hours on their Facebook page. To my surprise, the owner messaged me back right away and cleared up my misunderstanding! She was so nice and I was impressed with her quick response and customer service. read more

Simple Eats - Farmhouse burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Everything we had was amazing and so was the service! Sit at the bar if you can and save room for dessert! read more

Simple Eats - Pimento Cheese BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We really enjoyed our meals, the ruben and a pimento cheese BLT. YUM, as we were leaving we saw all the yummy desert offerings so we stuck around a little bit longer for a chocolate mousse cake that was delicious. Loved all the artwork displayed for purchase, the style was warm and inviting. our server was fantastic! definitely will be back! read more

Food was great props to the cooks! Service was terrible. I'd get to go food if I went again.

The dinner I had was delicious , my compliments to the chef. I love this place. having said that , the music that was in there, was way too loud or acoustics not the greatest and you could NOT hear conversations at table. The music should be in the back room or turned down. The 2 ladies were very good singers and guitar players, but also they should play something more upbeat. I have always enjoyed the food, breakfast, lunch and dinner, awesome . read more

Food is always fresh. Interesting cocktails. Service was fast and friendly. Not as busy after 1 that I expected.

Hey Folks this place is a hidden gem... food was good, drinks were sting and service was great- once it got started - we had a party of 20 so they may have been waiting for more of us to get there... but my table was full and we were hungry... but once they got started they were rolling... menu was simple as name suggest - I'm allergic to shell fish so the choices for me were minimal- but apparently the crab cake was good. The place was eclectic- the painted chairs could use a good scrub but other than that nice vibe good ambiance. Photos on the walls may have been for sell but no one mentioned it. Oh parking was terrible go early you will have to wait if you are like me and have bad knees... all in all I would go back for the drinks and atmosphere read more

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The food is perfection, the service is unmatched and I think mostly within the family and close friends, and they in turn treat you like family too, the ambiance is very laidback, easy and great seating both indoor and outdoor. I think on Friday evenings at 6-8 they have a live band. Otherwise it's very chill, medium noise so it isn't insanely loud or overcrowded, even with every table filled. My only thing is... please get bigger bathrooms or like more private read more

Just go!!! You won't be disappointed!! Everything is perfect. They even redid their parking lot which used to be really terrible read more

My friend and I love Simple Eats! The food was so delicious and the service was attentive and accommodating. Our server, Nicole , made it an exceptional experience! I had the avocado toast with a side of grits and my friend had the crab benedict. We both ordered a mimosa flight which was a fabulous and tasty pairing with our brunch. The walls display the work of local artists that can be purchased. My friend found a lovely wall hanging that she just had to have! She went home with her belly happy and with a new piece of art. read more

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I like their farm to table concept. We arrived around 10am and there were lots of empty tables, we were told we can sit wherever and chose a table in the back. the decor is quite rustic and fascinating. the service was great and the food was tasty. i gave 4 stars because I wanted to try their biscuits which i heard was excellent and they were out of it. read more

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Three of us, all adults, visited this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon, around 1:30 pm. We called first to see if there was a wait (there wasn't), and there were a few parking slots open in their back lot. There was a musician performing in the outdoor area, but we decided to eat inside as it would be easier to carry on a conversation. We were seated quickly, and the waitress came by soon after to take our drinks order. Food. (4/5). My husband ordered one of the Brunch Specials, specifically the Gorgonzola Dolce Burger ($20) -- which was served on a brioche bun, with Gorgonzola dolce, smokehouse bacon, lettuce, and tomato. He selected home fries as his side. He also got a local ($7) Coffee Stout beer. I ordered The Schmidty sandwich ($14), which consisted of roasted Turkey breast, smokehouse bacon, a sliver of cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and aioli, served on a French roll. (8 grain bread also available). Sandwiches are served with your choice of home fries, mixed greens, or seasonal vegetable. I, too, chose the home fries. As is our tendency, we split our main entrees, so we each ate half of each burger and sandwich. In both cases, the food tasted fresh, was beautifully presented, and tasted good. We both particularly liked the aioli sauce, which we ended up putting on both the burger and the Turkey sandwich! We dropped our ratings down to '4' because the burger and home fries were both over-salted, and the Turkey was somewhat dry. Our friend (a Virginia Beach local) ordered a Crabby Patty, sandwich ($18), which was made from Chesapeake Bay crab, lettuce, tomato, and aioli on a brioche bun, accompanied by (purple cabbage) apple slaw and a wedge of lemon. She selected garlic green beans as her side dish. She also rated the dish as a '4', noting that it tasted good but that the crab patty was quite small. We also ordered a slice of apple pie ala mode to go, which we haven't tasted yet. (We really only wanted the pie but accepted the ice cream too as it would be the same price with or without the ice cream). Ambiance. (5/5). This is a welcoming restaurant with both inside and outdoor seating. The inside has an eclectic assortment of things going on -- but it works. Mismatched chairs, overhead lights with dangling seashells, Halloween decorations (pumpkins, witches hats), blackboards with drinks and dessert offerings (which we didn't notice until after we had placed our order), and more. Service (4/5). Efficient, and friendly, but nothing that would push it into the exceptional category. We would visit this restaurant again. read more

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Simple Eats is the eccentric restaurant your cool uncle and artistic aunt would design if they were both culinary experts. This place is all about attention to detail (water in mason jars, platings, drink garnishes), creativity (the atmosphere), and exceptional food. Don't let the modest exterior fool you, Simple Eats rocks. We ate here twice, two days in a row while on a family vacation. First, we had dinner outside on a Wed night with live music. My wife had the chicken flatbread (outstanding), I had the Crabby Benny (fantastic) and my kids had the breakfast waffles (HUGE, tasty, perfect). My wife had a sangria (very good) and I had a strawberry basil margarita (excellent). The margarita was garnished well (reminded me of Alice In Wonderland). The margarita is made like I like them (flavorful, and with a kick). Simple Eats is not afraid of a strong, balanced pour (not for the feint of heart). On our second visit we had breakfast. Again, exceptional. The star of the show was the breakfast burrito. Mind blown . So good. We also had the garden omelette (very good), french toast (excellent) and acai bowls (healthy and a unique take on acai bowls with large coconut chips and generous quantity of honey). We also had the "cinnamon shot" with rumchata (don't drink at breakfast usually! But had to try it). Tasty, with a kick. Conclusion. If you're local, you probably already know how great Simple Eats is, and if you're on vacation, make Simple Eats your #1"must eat (and drink) here" destination. read more

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I was here on a Sunday morning at 9:30. We did make reservations because I called to see about bringing a dog. They do have an outdoor patio that is dog friendly. Whoever answered the phone answered my questions, took my reservation and was very friendly. I showed up first and sat outside. They have a nice sun shade to cover the area which helped a lot! The flies were terrible but you eat outside then you expect flies. I wish they had those fly fans that I see at a lot of restaurants. They seem to work and it's just nice to know that they are doing something about the flies. There is a parking lot but it fills up quickly and can be rather tight because there are no lines and some people don't park that well. We had great service by Ava and she was very attentive. We all got the mimosa flight which was awesome!! They were all different - I love that! Plenty of champagne and they were so good. I ordered the Turkey and Brie and Apple Press. It was delicious but maybe a bit dry. Everyone loved their meals. I wish I had more to say about the interior but because I was with a dog I just stayed outside. But I would definitely go back - not a regular brunch spot because it is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for and it was very good. read more

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Excellent crab benedict and ambiance! Always love the food here and their xmas gift card specials are the best. Will be back!!! read more

Simple Eats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I have mixed feelings about Simple Eats as the server we had was wonderful. Extremely happy, friendly, and had lots of recommendations. She was very sweet to my 4-year old also. I thought the overall feel of the place was very chic and pleasant. There was a wait when we got there and I was told it would be 30 mins, but we ended up being sat in 15. We started with the special appetizer of burrata and peaches and it was lovely. Light and fresh. We also got the simple breakfast for my daughter and she devoured it. The. We shared a burrata and ham sandwich. I was enjoying it until I bit into and had to pull out a hair. Not to be too graphic but the hair was very long and I lost my appetite after that. We told the waitress and she was very apologetic and offered us a free cookie but we declined as we didn't want any sweets. When the check came out we discovered we were charged for one of the sides. When I asked about it she said it came with only 1 but we both recall her saying 2 because we decided to both pick one. But we let it go. Our overall disappointment was that with the long hair and the additional charge we left with a bit of a disappointment. No manager came and apologized for the hair in the food and we were irritated but the unclear charges. So my rated is more like 3.5 rounded down. ‍ read more

The owner seems to be pretty nasty to her employees. I was in there the other day with my friend and she literally got into some girls face, and talks very condescending to everyone. Not a good place to be. When I go out and spend money, I want to be in a good place of business where I am not witnessing this type of abuse. We will not be back. read more

I love this place! Shocked it doesn't have a 5 star rating so I'm feeling compelled to review! Such a hidden gem for brunch. They take reservations, have mimosa flights, reasonably price and the food is so fresh and tasty. Have always had a positive experience at Simple Eats! read more

I had a pretty decent time at Simple Eats today. The people working here were really nice to talk to and made sure I had enough water during my time there. I want to say the ambiance seemed very dark and gloomy. I personally feel like it would have been a much more enjoyable experience if there was more lighting. For the food, It felt like it took forever for my food to come. They just opened up, and there were not that many people. I should have got it a little sooner. Overall, the food was pretty good, and the menu there makes me want to come back another time. I got a turkey sandwich, and it was alright. They did have some really good home fries that came it. If the ambiance of a restaurant does not matter to you, I would recommend this place if you want to try somewhere new to eat. read more

Simple Eats - Schimdity Sandwhich with Home fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This review is during COVID stay-at-home orders. ** This is a local farm to table place right off shore drive. We live down the street but had never tried until a friend from work recommended. They graciously donate a huge lunch to my nursing unit at the hospital. It was soooo amazing my girlfriend and I just had to have it again. They are currently doing online, curbside pick up orders, and delivery orders! It was super easy and very quick; during lunch hours on a Friday we had our order ready in 10 mins!!! They were very nice and made sure we had everything we needed for our meal. The food was literally even more amazing because it was so fresh and hot! We ordered the Schmitty sandwich in French Bread with home fries and the Quinoa Black Bean wrap with side of fruit. HOME FRIES are a must. I've never had home fries like this before! They were HUGE and soooo good. Hot and Perfectly seasoned, no need for any ketchup here! My schmitty sandwich was LOADED with fresh REAL turkey breast meat, thick cut of seasoned bacon, melted cheese, and drizzle of this amazing aioli. The quinoa wrap was nothing short of amazing, they give you a whole side of aioli to dip, huge cuts of avocado hidden in the wrap, nothing short of "TOTALLY WORTH" Can't wait until this pandemic is over, I'd love to enjoy another meal here!! read more

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his order: sorbet mimosa flight (10/10) shrimps tacos (9.5/10) -- we felt like the corn tortillas should've been doubled, they feel apart pretty easily. shared app: oysters (5/10) -- they were pretty warm and there were no real condiments for the oysters like there normally would be. my order: mimosa flight (10/10) fish tacos (9.5/10) overall experience: 9/10 i have been to simple eats a few times and the wait staff has been pretty friendly. today, we decided to eat inside because of the rain the night before. we were greeted and sat in the corner in which i requested we sit closer to the door, the hostess didn't seem pleased to be seating us elsewhere and you could definitely tell by her body language and facial expression. other than that our waitress nicole was amazing + kind! read more

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We love this place for lunch! Our favorite is the burrata sandwich and it's delicious. We love the staff and the atmosphere!

Delicious pancakes, eggs and fantastic blackened tuna salad. Kid friendly. Excellent for all meals. Fast and friendly service

We've always had great service and drinks. The food is eclectic and always awesome. Their carrot cake is some of the best in the area.

Went for Sunday Blunch, everything was great. We had the Shrimp & Grits, Breakfast Burrito, Crab Bennie and French toast. Additionally had a flight of mimosas and a Crabby Bloody Mary. Crabby Bloody Mary has some Old Bay on the rim and crab meat in the drink. Would recommend all. Recommend a reservation during prime times. Atmosphere is very casual. Wouldn't recommend the biscuits, a little dense. read more

Rustic, casual feel. I love the art work on the walls. Staff is friendly and efficient. I enjoyed a delicious soft shell crab sandwich today. It's the best I've had in VB read more

I can't rave enough about this place! Came here with a party of 6 on a Saturday afternoon and there was a wait but thankfully it flew by the weather was great so we hung out in the outside area. I love how friendly and diverse the staff is. You will see people of all races and ages working together and they all had a light spirit about them which made our experience so great. Our food arrived fairly quickly considering how large our party was and the portions are HUGE! You will have to box some food home. I had the BELT which was delicious and I definitely had to cut into it to get a good bite! The star of the show was the mimosa flight. Our favorite was the sorbet, but with this option you'll get to try different flavors and trust me you'll want to! I will definitely be back and tell some friends. read more

Simple Eats - The BELT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Beach bar atmosphere but this is five star food when you finally get it. This is a farm- to-table high quality food.

I love the farm-to-table concept that Simple Eats embodies! The food was good, though nothing too too special that made this place stand out from other restaurants. Regardless, my friend and I received very attentive waitress service here! Though there was initially a little confusion with the menu, I ended up ordering a catch of the day (with mahi). The order also came with home fries and choice of veg (I picked zucchini). The fish was seared a good medium. I thought the side accompaniments were good, albeit a little salty. Portions were also very generous. Meanwhile, my friend ordered a burger on a cronut and thought it was delicious! Overall I thought Simple Eats was a decent restaurant for dinner. read more

Simple Eats - Catch of the day (mahi) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

very judgmental young teen girls judged me for being colored when walking in. talked and whispered to one another. wait was extremely long, my server was amazing though. food is delightful and simple read more

Simple Eats - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia