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    The Grill

    3.4 (51 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Half Chicken and Spiced Creamed Spinach.
    Kwam G.

    If I could describe this place in 3 words it would be Showed And Proved. Food Customer Service Ambience Had an exceptional experience at The Grill. My wife and I shared an anniversary there for an evening dinner. Made reservations on Open Table for 5pm on a Friday. It's right next to The Dome in Virginia Beach so it's fairly simple to find it you know where The Dome is. Arrived and was seated promptly. Let me start by saying... man, the customer service was 20/10. I felt like I had stock in the place. Every level of service was provided, our waiter explained the menu to us upon seating which i found to be very informative for the experience, it was like have a tour guide on a museum visit. Tables were set lovely, very clean establishment from the tables, bar, and bathrooms. Everything was tidy and sharp. Now for the food, a good word to describe it was poignant. We enjoyed everything we ordered besides only one thing. Drinks: We order the Rum Me Over and the Without The Punch for a palette cleanser. Both were really good drinks. Appetizers: Whatever you do, never leave this place without ordering the Honey Herb Rolls. I'll just leave you with that information. We also ordered the calamari which I wasn't a fan of at all. The batter they fried it in is tasty but the calamari to me just didn't have a good cook on it. On the rubbery chewy side. Entrees: I had the skirt steak which I think is a very slept on cut of steak. Ordered it Medium and it came with had a beautiful side of greens and I picked chimichurri as my sauce. Paired it with the Twice Baked Potato. Phenomenal. Wife ordered the Baked Chicken which was juicy and had a good flavorful but felt it needed a smig bit more, it came with a sauce so she did it with the Soy Ponzu and that really added the each flavor i felt it needed. That got paired it with the Spiced Creamed Spinach. Everything was to the point. My only take away is that for how spacious the place is the seating is rather tight but manageable. Certain areas kinda felt like I was seated with the people next to me. Overall, this place was a banger for date night. 4.2/5 stars. Would definitely spin the block.

    Salad
    Shilisa D.

    The establishment is new, and aesthetically beautiful, located next to the Dome. Our server was attentive but getting our food took awhile. We ordered the mixed grill. The lamb was cold but the lobster roll was okay. The ribeye was tough and rubbery. The shrimp and macaroni were good. The crab cake lacked flavor. The prices are steep and the food was not worth the price.

    Katie T.

    Honestly, I am sickened by the amount of money we spent here last night. For the service and the amount of mistakes, it was just unacceptable. For the TL;DR version, we won't be back. Eater beware! Word to the wise, if you're really going to eat here, do yourself a favor and download the inKind app to get a $50 off $150 offer. You'll need it. We had a rezzie for 6pm because we had a show at the Dome at 8pm (we told our server this in a conversation when we sat down). We placed our cocktail drinks within 10 minutes of being seated and proceeded to wait 25 MINUTES for them to arrive to the table. Strike one. You need new bartenders. If you can't handle tables and a bar, you've got a long term problem. We ordered the calamari which was pretty good, but they put it on the table and we didn't even have silverware or plates yet. Oof. Strike two. The power went out for MAYBE 2 minutes and 30 seconds...maybe. Ok, whatever. Things happen. I ordered the skirt steak and fries which came out next to cold. My husband ordered a petit filet mignon with a baked potato and added the fancy stuff (the option for $19.50). Well, it came out without it. Our server kindly returned to the kitchen and said they would prepare it, but at this point it's close to the show, and we were going to have to box it anyway. Strike three. The service here aims to please, but misses the mark. While our waitress was sweet, she disappeared for long periods of time, didn't fill waters adequately (in a 2 hour visit) and didn't pay attention to the fact that we had a deadline. Just inexperienced. Overall employees just weren't smiling and didn't have good demeanor with guests. My cocktail was taken away with drink left it in. Sigh. Also, what is it with these bathrooms? This place is a sister restaurant to Mi Vida down the street and they are SO DARK. And only 2 of them? For the size of the place? Wow. The manager stopped by to ask how things were and I was honest. He seemed to think blaming everything on the power outage was acceptable. People, we are talking about a 2 minute outage. That doesn't put your bar and your kitchen behind by 30 minutes, or excuse mistakes. They did throw in a comp dessert, but I would have preferred they lessened the bill. I wish I would have listened to other reviews. The only redeeming thing of the evening was the Grill Punch, pictured here. Delicious. Otherwise, will never return.

    Inside
    China B.

    I went to The Grill because I had an issue with a dish from a previous visit, and the manager was nice enough to assist me. She was very friendly, upbeat, and accommodating!! She even met me outside to bring me my food. Which was really nice!! The restaurant is very modern and sleek with a nice vibe!! I got the grilled branzino, fried lobster fritters, and mac n cheese, and a pineapple mocktail. The lobster fritters are definitely good, a must try for sure! The tartar sauce is delicious!! The mac n cheese was a decent portion and was good, but could have been more flavorful. The Branzino had a beautiful presentation and was a good size portion. The top was grilled well but the bottom of the fish appeared a little undercooked and slimy. It was appealing until I got to that part. There was also a lot of bones. The mocktail was ok, but it kinda fell flat for me. It tasted like it was missing something. I do like the food here but I expect a higher standard because the food is a bit pricey!! I'd still return to try other dishes. They have limited street parking but there is a parking lot across the street you can pay to park in, or there's a nearby garage also. The area it's in is really nice. Check them out!!

    Sabrina H.

    Came here for Mother's Day dinner and was very pleased! The atmosphere is calming but energetic. I love it being right across from the surf park and right next to the Dome. We were able to be seated outside on the patio and even though the temperature dropped, the overhead heaters did a great job. The service was spectacular! Our waitress was very attentive and answered any and all questions we had. She made some great recommendations for dinner. The food was spectacular!! I had the 8 ounce skirt steak and my husband had the King Salmon. Everything was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back!

    Jorge I.

    Very average experience. Service was honestly on the slow side and the food were all extremely salty or overseasoned. The area and the restaurant is super pretty though!

    Dan R.

    Dinner at this spot is about to elevate your taste buds like never before. The Grill in Virginia Beach promises a feast with crispy calamari, marinated skirt steak, and more. Stay tuned as I rate each dish and share why this place stands out. I stopped by The Grill at the Oceanfront and didnt know what to expect. I was craving a good steak. I ordered the New York Strip, cooked medium-rare, I paired it with a crabcake and mushrooms & it came out perfect! The ambience was very aesthetically nice relaxed and upscale without it being too formal. The crowd was minimal, which made for a chill dining experience. Our server was very attentive and polite. The steak itself was good & im glad i paired it with a crabcake & Hollandaise sauce. The drinks at the bar were pumping one after another and yeah this seems like a great spot for drinks if youre looking for a place to unwind. Overall, I'd recommend this spot for cocktails and atmosphere andfood to enjoy! #foodie #foodreview #virginiabeach #badbunny #dinner

    Honey Herb Rolls
    Jade H.

    Meh. I was supposed to come here for Valentine's Day but I'm so glad I decided to experience it sooner, because I would have been disappointed. Honestly, everything could have been better for the price. If you want a better seasoned decently priced branzino that actually comes with sides you're better off going to Bonefish. While the crab fondue is highly recommended, it was nothing special. Just some gooey cheese with crab and no seasoning. If anything I would recommend the herb rolls and the Grill Punch...those were tasty but not enough for a trip back. If you want to check them out I'd probably say try them out during RW or a hh before you end up wasting your money. Service wise, no complaints.

    Maria G.

    Hubs and I found a small window of quiet time away from family on Christmas Day to have dinner here. I was so glad they were one of the few restaurants open on a holiday. The atmosphere is intimate and the staff complimented the vibe. FYI... the menu is a la carte, so this is what I had for dinner. Cajun branzino - I like that it's grilled and branzino is a beautiful fish. However, it was way too salty and couldn't finish it after 1 bite. Wedge Salad - I love a good wedge salad and when I see it on the menu, I have to get it! The marinated tomatoes/onions that tops this salad were yummy. But it's weird that they pull a full piece of pork belly, I had to cut it up in pieces and at one point I was just dipping it in the salad dressing and eating the pork belly that way! LOL! For dresser I had the Pavlova. I never had it, so I am unsure how it supposed to taste but it was good. It was tarty because of the sorbet and raspberries used, so if you like a tarty sweet dessert, I guess this is for you. The best thing I had was the cappuccino! It was nice and smooth. They made it decaf for me and the quality was not compromised at all. So overall, will I be back....no LOL!

    Chris M.

    We came to The Grill for the first time to celebrate a birthday, and overall it was a great experience. Our server, Alphonso, was friendly and had excellent recommendations that really helped guide our ordering. We started with the deviled eggs and the salted honey herb rolls. Both were solid, with the rolls being especially addictive. For my entrée, I had the pan-roasted salmon, which was well prepared and flavorful. A few things to note: entrées are definitely on the expensive side, and everything is served à la carte, so the bill adds up quickly. Cocktails were also pretty pricey- almost entrée-level. I decided to try the Grill Punch, which was enjoyable. That said, the birthday celebration ended on a high note with a thoughtful, sweet birthday treat for the celebrant, which was a really nice touch. Overall, The Grill feels best suited for special occasions rather than casual dining, but I'd absolutely come back for another celebration.

    Lobster Roll
    Char I.

    We had the mussels and calamari for appetizers the mussels were so good a must try and the serving is huge, calamari was okay not so crispy. For my entree i had the lobster roll, it has a good amount of lobster but the bread is a lil disappointing it was not warm and the sides were hard not buttered well and for the price $37 for one it was not a good choice. The service was okay aside from the hair on the toasted bread she was good. The restaurant is cozy, the restroom however was so dark like dark, it was hard to see.

    Menu
    Stephanie S.

    The vibes are electric! The staff is super kind and helpful! Donnie was a great server. She answered our questions and gave recommendations on the menu. The food and drinks are simply delicious!! And the presentation is everything! I started with a Cosmo-blanc, which is their spin on a cosmopolitan. It had cranberry foam...just excellent! We had the caramelized onion dip with chips...the dip was delish. They said it came with house chips, but they were actually regular potato chips. I think house chips would have been better as it would've held up better with the dip. We also had the crab deviled eggs. They were good, no wow factor like the rest of the meal. For my meal, I had the crab cake. It's rare I can get a crab cake that's gluten-free so I was excited. It did not disappoint!! It was light and full of lump crabmeat!! We shared the roasted cauliflower, twice baked potato, and grilled sweet potatoes. All of the side was excellent! FYI, they use nuts in most of the garnishes accompanying the sides so ask for it sans nuts if you have an allergy. For dessert l, had the trio of sorbets - lime, mango, and raspberry. I liked the mango and raspberry flavors the best. The pavlova was a great mix of Chantilly cream, meringue, and fruit. I already know I'm going back!! Check it out!

    Rica M.

    Perfect date-night vibes! I forgot my waitress's name, but she provided excellent service. The food was delicious, and the drink she recommended was also very good and strong--we love a stronger cocktail! This was a pre reservation by the way :)

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    Ambience and Servers were awesome but the menu is very short and my crab cake was salty. You're paying for atmosphere!!!

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    Ask the Community - The Grill

    So they offer surf and turf?

    Yes... I ordered the skirt steak and had the option to add on shrimp... I am glad I did. They were delicious

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