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    South Beach Grill

    3.8 (50 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood, American
    Open • 3:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)
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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    Very loud

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    Packed house for Rush tribute!
    Audry P.

    Last night I had the chance to check out this "local" bar for the Rush Tribute (done by Deja). I've never been to this bar, but have driven past it several times. The place was packed to the hilt, staff did a great job making sure the drinks were flowing (very little wait time) and that the crowd was behaving. This place offers weekly specials and last night was no different. $10 B-B-Q plate (chicken, pulled pork, and ribs) with coleslaw. Not a bad deal for delicious BBQ, and a large portion at that! The place was packed. But from what I saw, you need to arrive early if you want a place to sit. Rail seating at the bar is plentiful, and there are a few booths and tall table tops as well. Parking is extremely limited in front but there is additional parking out behind the bar. I've only visited this place once, so I'll need to go back and check it out on other nights to upgrade this review...should it meet the 5 star review "bar"

    Pretty damn good cheeseburger and my free beer.
    Kelly Y.

    Let me say right off the bat this restaurant isn't getting four stars because of perfect service, cleanliness, or amazing food. They're getting four stars because they were friendly and welcoming and because the experience they provided was highly entertaining and will be remembered by my family for years to come. First off, I'm not a local, and this was very clearly a local joint. Second, we didn't plan on coming here. I was running in a nearby park and my kids were playing. We were disgusting and sweaty but so hungry we didn't want to go shower and change before eating. This did not end up being a problem. So we walk in, and there's a lot of people hanging out at the bar who all seem to know each other. Nobody is at the tables or booths. Nobody is eating. Everyone's a bit older than my husband and I, no kids. We stood there uncertainly for a bit before seating ourselves at a grubby booth (no clean ones to be seen) and my kids were captivated immediately by the tv screen showing an endless montage of puppies while a jukebox played Led Zeppelin in the background. Ok, nice touch, I was in damp workout clothes so kinda hypocritical to complain about the fingernail clipping I found in the seat next to me. Other reviews say the food is good so I'm game. A very friendly waitress greets us and takes our drinks order. My husband remarks afterwards that she seemed drunk or high. She kept forgetting what drinks we'd ordered (two sprites, a beer, and a coke), but got it right in the end. When we go to order food they're out of like half the menu. I'm starting to find it amusing, my first two choices aren't available but they have lumpia so I'm excited to have the kids try that. We place our order and wait, my husband watching the flirtation and attempts at seduction taking place at the bar among the older singles while my younger child squeezes and prods my face for entertainment. Oh, and he also loudly repeated me reading another Yelp review about how locals apparently call this place the Wrinkle Room. Hopefully nobody heard him? We wait a long time. Our waitress is visible here and there, tending bar, talking to a coworker, but no food. We wonder if she's forgotten us. They do seem short staffed but we really aren't sure. Finally our waitress approaches, flustered, explaining other food will be done soon, they're short as staff haven't returned since Covid lockdowns. We recognize this and I smile, tell her it's fine, we were wondering if maybe they were out of something but we're in no rush and as a nurse I totally understand short staffing. Our waitress - wish I could remember her name - will not be soothed. She insists on buying me a beer (just me, not my husband) and though I assure here it's fine and we get it, the beer appears in seconds. So I have to drink it of course. I'm a lightweight and quickly get tipsy. Our food arrives - it's pretty good! Nothing above and beyond, nothing that stands out, but good. They forgot our lumpia. It's fine, turns out our meals are huge anyway. The possibly not sober waitress kindly and happily takes our picture. We eat, another staff member brings us the bill. We leave cash in the table for the bill and tip. I'm dying laughing. I love this place. You should definitely check it out.

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    RunAway B.

    Virginia Beach, Virginia --- "South Beach Grill" is a local favorite, featuring live entertainment & open-mike Mondays ... "South Beach" is an owner/operated bar offering food specials, as well as a dance floor & interactive customers, in addition to off-street parking ... "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! (& will return often) 04.20.19

    This wonderful Wednesday prime rib special was only $10.99 and wonderfully meaty and delicious!
    Linda W.

    Made us feel so welcome! We heard the South Beach Grill was great so checked it out on Prime Rib Wednesday. We had a deal of a great meal for $10.99, cooked medium rare as asked. It was just a little bit noisy, with lots of regulars that showed me it must be worth coming back to! Our sweet young server Abigail took great care of us, checked on us often, and used her sweet sense of humor when 90 year old Sam flirted with her. Everyone is so nice! Matt the legend, her boss, goofing around in a blond wig, backed up the servers, keeping everyone in drinks and making sure we all had a wonderful experience. It really was a fun evening, and we are going back next week!

    Chris M.

    Great value. Friendly staff. This is the 50-something singles hang out. We went there with two adults and four kids. Two drinks and five meals later, we left satisfied, spending only $62+ tip. I got the feeling the place picks up later on, but at 6pm on a Sunday, it was dead. The food was just okay, but a good value for the price. Medium burgers were a little dry. Mac n cheese bites were not hot in the middle, but my eight year old had no complaints. Great vacation stop for families.

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    Carnelia G.

    South Beach Grill is your neighborhood bar that's packed to the hilt just about every night of the week. I'd always passed by this place and wondered "what are they doing in there?" as I debated why there were so many cars parked outside of this little bar in a small shopping center at the corner of Birdneck Road and Norfolk Avenue. The answer is that South Beach Grill has all your comforts of a neighborhood bar: foosball tables, pool tables, live bands every night, and a dance floor. Frequented mostly by your forty and up crowd, classic rock cover bands set the mood with this friendly crowd. But even for the younger crowd, this is a fun place with good music and lots of friendly people who like to drink.

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    6 months ago

    Great service. Decent bar menu. Classic bar with lots of gaming if you're into that. Prices are reasonable. Neighborhood vibes.

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    7 months ago

    Liked the one on Hull street had good vibes good food then one day they were gone, wanted to try the 1 on Cary town rd but it looks trashy.

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    2 years ago

    Locals call it the wrinkle room and Jurassic Park, but it is a great place to get wide open on a Friday night.

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    Came here many years ago and recently. The staff is friendly. The food is good. And the live music is a plus.

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    2 years ago

    We loved the shrimp and our kids loved the chicken tenders! Service was excellent - will be back!

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    3 years ago

    Just had the best time at the South Beach Grill! Amazing hospitality- and great jukebox music!

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    If you like dove bars with rock music this place is for you. Older crowd but a good time all around. Cheap drinks.

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    5 years ago

    One of our favs! Super great atmosphere for a casual meal or night out with live entertainment. Nightly specials are always a good option.

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    Not a place I like to hang out at or even visit. The crowd is a bunch of old people who are trying to be 21 again. Pretty darn sad.

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    Union Alehouse

    4.3(253 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We visited for a teacher appreciation event, and overall it was a lovely evening. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious the deviled eggs in particular were a standout, and everyone at our table raved about them. The bartender was wonderful -- warm, attentive, and happy to help even when several of us came up to order directly at the bar. Our two servers were also doing a great job under pressure; we came in as a large group all at once, and it was clear the restaurant was a bit understaffed for the volume that night. They handled it with grace, and a few small hiccups were completely understandable given the circumstances. The one real issue was management. Whoever was running the floor that night seemed far more stressed than anyone else on staff -- tense, unapproachable, and noticeably short with the servers, even though they were working hard and doing nothing wrong. It genuinely affected the mood on the floor. I'd encourage the owner to look into additional training for whoever is in that role, or consider whether they're the right fit for managing front-of-house during busy nights -- because the rest of the staff clearly deserves better support than that. Everything else about the evening reflected real care and hospitality, and I'd happily come back.

    We came here for Valentine's Day with a reservation for three (2 adults and a child). We were…read moregreeted warmly and seated right away, which was impressive given how busy it was. Our first table ended up being under a spotlight that was directly in our line of sight (it looked like it was meant for the specials board), so we asked to move. Staff was accommodating and got us to a better table quickly. The space itself is really nice. It was clean, rustically decorated, and the live plants in liquor bottles on the tables are a nice touch. Our server was friendly from the start and took drink orders right away. My daughter and I had sodas, and my husband ordered the Southern Charm Old Fashioned off the specials menu, which he enjoyed. The menu is on the smaller side, which we actually like. One unique detail was the option to "buy a round for the kitchen," which we thought was a really nice touch and decided to add it when we ordered our appetizer. We started with the fried deviled eggs after a friend recommended them. They were creative with three styles (classic with pickle, togarashi ginger, and crispy prosciutto), but overall a bit on the dry side and not as flavorful as we expected. We asked for Dijon, but they don't have it. Our server suggested and brought out the Baja dipping sauce instead, which did pair well and kind of improved them. My husband had the fish and chips and really enjoyed it. He said the fish was flaky and well cooked. I ordered the Union grilled cheese, which unfortunately seemed like it had been sitting a bit before being served, as the bottom was soggy. It was just okay overall and not particularly memorable for the price. The sweet potato fries on the side were the clear standout. They were crispy, the perfect balance of sweet and salty and honestly the best part of the dish. Our daughter had the kid's smashburger. It was exactly that. Service throughout the meal was good. She was friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and there when needed. The main disappointment came at the end. When our meals were served, the server actually offered sauces at the table (ketchup, mayo, ranch, etc.), and specifically suggested items like the baja sauce for the eggs and ranch to us. Because of that, we were surprised to see several charges for the sauces on the bill, especially since they were offered and recommended at the table with no mention of any additional cost. We were also charged a credit card fee, with no signage anywhere (entrance, hostess stand, or menu) indicating that paying with a card would include an extra charge. It just left an unnecessary sour note on an otherwise solid, casual meal. Nothing was bad, and nothing really stood out as exceptional, but the lack of transparency around those final charges really impacted the overall experience for us.

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    Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer - Margarita pizza and deviled egg (divine)

    Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer

    4.4(486 reviews)
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    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!!!!

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    4.4(118 reviews)
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    We first wandered in because it was within walking distance; we keep returning because it is…read moreremarkably good. Unassuming from the outside, it quickly reveals itself as one of the Oceanfront's better-kept secrets: warm, intuitive service, occasional live music, and an elevated kitchen that has yet to disappoint. The peel-and-eat shrimp are among the best we've had. Add a tiny dog-friendly patio and "The Bob," their take on the Old Fashioned, and there is little left to argue. Some restaurants seek attention. The better ones earn affection. This one has ours.

    My family and I ate here on our trip to Virginia Beach and I was looking for a place to eat between…read moregoing from the Battleship USS Wisconsin & Museum to the Virginia Aquarium. We came across this place while stopping for gas and checked out the menu to make sure my brother could eat there since he has a shellfish allergy. The waitresses and staff were very nice and made sure to clean the prep area extra well and whatnot to help prevent any issues. They were very accommodating. Not only were the staff friendly, the food was excellent! I got my crab cake sandwich and hush puppies (which I included a photo of), my grandma and mom got bang bang shrimp, one brother got hot dogs and the other got chicken strips. I wish I lived closer because now I need another order of the crab cake sandwich and hush puppies!

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    Bay Local Eatery

    4.4(748 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Outstanding food! We…read morewent in for breakfast and I'm so glad we did. The service was outstanding and the food even better. I got the shrimp and grits and it was absolutely amazing. So many quality ingredients for the price. I also got their sweet biscuit and you can taste that everything is homemade. We also got their biscuit smothered in gravy. The biscuit was also homemade. Everything was amazing here and I can't recommend this place enough. Also, the bar looks amazing with lots of drink specials. They do add an 18% gratuity in all checks. This would normally be a problem for me as service is hot and miss at some places. But, the device was amazing and every one of the servers help out and take care of the patrons.

    We love Bay Local, it's one of our go to spots. We went to the one on Shore and it was closed so we…read morecame over to the one on Laskin. We were extremely disappointed with our service. We were a party of 6 with estimated wait time 45min. You receive a link when you check in with your location on the wait list and party sizes. A party of 7 was sat before us because they didn't think we would want to sit at a high top with my infant. They did not ask our preference. Then they split tables that had been pushed together for a previous party of 6 and began sitting parties of 2 that had been waiting ~20min while we were over 80min of waiting per the link sent to us. Then, an incomplete party of 6 was sat at one of the large booths. We expressed concern to the hostess and were told we were "next on the list". Another hosted arrived and explained that we were not sat in the order we arrived because of the infant and the high top. We expressed we would like to sit at the high top and then we were provided a high chair that fit at the high top table.. First come first serve was not what was practiced here today, and unfortunately I was with an infant so we felt it a little harder than we would have otherwise. Overall it was very disappointing. We typically love the food and the service. We just hope that this doesn't become a trend - would hate to see this place go downhill..

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    Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - Pungo - Pungo ShoreBreak

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    4.6(319 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    I came with a group of 20 people to Shorebreak for dinner during a group retreat, and it was the…read morebest experience we've had at any of our retreats so far! Hannah took AMAZING care of us. She efficiently handled taking care of all 20 of us at 2 separate tables with a great attitude. One of our party members had an issue with her salad and Hannah was kind enough to get us a replacement to go. Our drinks were always filled, we got plenty of plates and boxes, and she was constantly checking in on us to see if we needed anything! One of the most attentive waitresses I've had. The food was great too, I had a gluten free All The Way pizza and it was LOADED, almost too many toppings! The crust was slightly softer than I prefer but that just comes with all the wet toppings. The rest of our party was also very pleased with their food & experience in general! Thank you Shorebreak for a spectacular dinner!

    We came to Shorebreak for Mother's Day dinner, and it was worth the 35 minute drive from an…read moreatmosphere perspective. We sat outside, and the sunset was beautiful. It was a beautiful evening. Our server was Lauryn, and she was great. She was nice and attentive but not worrisome. We had the Wisconsin Cheese Curds along with the house made Sangria. As an entree, I had the whiskey burger with truffle fries. I really liked the cheese curds; they're a lot flavorful than traditional mozzarella sticks. The house made sangria was really good too! We had to stop ourselves from just sucking it down. The burger is where I had the issue. It was a little on the dry side.... Too well done despite asking for medium. It also wasn't seasoned well. The only flavor rally came from the bbq sauce and onion straws. The truffle fries were good though. The menu said they won't best burger of Virginia Beach, and that was made me get a burger. Not the best burger I've ever had. Next time, I will try the pizza and probably go to the Shore drive location since that is closer to my house. Again, the vibe, service, and scenery was worth the drive.. the food not so much.

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