Bay Local Eatery is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

1. Bay Local Eatery

9.1
Shore Dr (Ebb Tide Rd), Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Bayfront · 15 tips and reviews

Keith 👊🏻 T.Keith 👊🏻 Two1️⃣7️⃣.co: The fried chicken and waffles are out of this world, paired with a bloody mary with Old Bay on the rim!!!

Rudy A.Rudy Almanzor: The Bay Local Bennie is the bomb. I have always had a great meal here. Service is great and mimosas are awesome.

Rudy A.Rudy Almanzor: Can never go wrong with Bay Local Bennie!

Hair of the Dog is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

2. Hair of the Dog

9.1
4000 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 210, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Samantha S.Samantha Story: If you haven't checked out this place you need to. The good is fantastic. Sweet potato fries to die for and all the fresh stuff truly makes a difference.

Tony F.Tony Flores: Everything is delicious and the service is great!!

Peter A.Peter Ayala: Banging chicken and waffles. Great beer selection.

Yard House is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

3. Yard House

9.0
4549 Commerce St, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

Bee-Jay S.Bee-Jay Selfmade: The "Youngberry Chocolate Beer" is a must!

Andrew D.Andrew Daly: When you're done eating, get the hell out or go to the bar.

Lauren K.Lauren Kostka: Best place ever!!!!

Whiskey Kitchen is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

4. Whiskey Kitchen

8.6
2149 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Janel Greo A.Janel Greo Abad: Beer cheese with Pretzel is a MUST! Also, you can't go wrong with their chips or fries.

Frank S.Frank Stone: Good craft beer, with many rotating taps.

Michael H.Michael Holmes: Whiskey Burger

Cobalt Grille is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

5. Cobalt Grille

8.6
1624 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Great Neck · 21 tips and reviews

R C.R C: My favorite restaurant. Specials are always worth it! Amazing fried Oreos!

Dawn C.Dawn Cimbala: Fried Oreo- Awesome!!!!!

chaz2bchaz2b: Signature burgers, BLT (brie cheese, lobster, tomato), Smokehouse (w/ BBQ sauce, smoked gouda cheese, bacon, frazzled onions), Classic (topped w/ cheddar, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo); @ $10

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

6. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
265 Central Park Ave (at Virginia Beach Blvd), Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

CcmferCcmfer: Pumpkin pecan is the way to go!

Michelle B.Michelle Bundy: Food isn't bad. Service sucks balls.

Katrina V.Katrina Vojacsek: Our waitress Erica was so nice! Brought sliced banana and bread pieces to occupy my toddler, mommy was able to enjoy waiting for dinner for a change!

Leaping Lizard Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

7. Leaping Lizard Cafe

8.7
4408 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Bayfront · 38 tips and reviews

Leslie K.Leslie Kaczmarczyk: Everything here is delicious and local! Try the beef tenderloin with gorgonzola, the swordfish, and the margarita pie!

MindaMinda: Try the crab cake. It was amazing - all crab, no filler ... Sweet and fresh taste! Also the carrot cake was pretty scrumptious for dessert.

Dan M.Dan McKnight: Crab cake was great, plump and no filler

No Frill Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

8. No Frill Bar & Grill

8.4
1620 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Great Neck · 60 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: A nice place to relax with plenty of delicious comfort food options. Good drinks too.

Josh W.Josh W: Food is excellent

Damien S.Damien Smith: Try the French toast

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

9. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

8.6
757 Lynnhaven Pkwy. Lynnhaven Pkwy & International Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Kendall M.Kendall McCleod: Love there chicken and dumplings! ! Their pancakes are defiantly better than ihop!

Sabrina S.Sabrina Schneider: Bring a purse, ask for extra bottles of syrup, you know what to do ;)

LizaLiza: Omnomnom hashbrown casserole!!

Steinhilbers is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

10. Steinhilbers

8.6
653 Thalia Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

SusanSusan: You have not had the best shrimp in the world if you have not eaten at Steinhilbers. Relax in old elegance on the Lynnhaven River and enjoy the best meal ever!

Derek C.Derek Cook: The food, service and entire atmosphere is fantastic!

Ten TargetsTen Targets: Favorite restaurant in Va Beach. The prime rib brought tears to my eyes. Add in a side order of their incredible fried shrimp and all is perfect! Top service.

Village Inn is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

11. Village Inn

8.4
313 Independence Blvd (at Virginia Beach Blvd.), Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Bayside · 64 tips and reviews

Marlon L.Marlon Lopez: Fantastic service, open 24 hours, and above all, the pie. Forget IHOP and Denny's.

Renee B.Renee Barger: They have really good food

Brandon D.Brandon DeTrant: I had the ultimate bacon and cheese omelet and it was awesome! Great food, nice portions and best of all good prices!!

Margie & Ray's Crabhouse and Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

12. Margie & Ray's Crabhouse and Restaurant

8.4
1240 Sandbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: One of my favorite local spot in Va Beach. The crab soup is a must along with their fish dishes. Crab Cakes are a solid every time.

Leslie H.Leslie Harris: Excellent She Crab soup, though the bowl could stand to be a little bigger. Steamed platter was good, the kids loved the calamari and fried clams. We'll be back!

Connie K.Connie Kottmann: Good down to earth seafood place near Sandbridge.

Eurasia Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

13. Eurasia Cafe

8.4
960 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Great Neck · 19 tips and reviews

chaz2bchaz2b: Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio ($10) paired with ruffles of fresh arugula and truffled egg salad and balsamic mustard vinaigrette

NAT W.NAT W: Always great

DanDan: This is Foody haven. The cuisine rocks.

Icehouse Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

14. Icehouse Restaurant

8.2
604 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Oceanfront · 14 tips and reviews

Sonja B.Sonja B.: Great food and portions. Friendly wait staff.

HamptonRoads.comHamptonRoads.com: One of our meatloaf judges said: “Perfect texture, fresh beef, seasoning is spot-on with onions, peppers and a perfect amount of ground pepper. … The best non-fast food option for a value meal...”

SumuSumu: Excellent food and even better service

Sweetwater Cuisine is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Virginia Beach.

15. Sweetwater Cuisine

8.0
4216 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 1 tip

Ryan D.Ryan Davidson: Some of the best food I have ever had!