ShoreBreak Pizza & Taphouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

1. ShoreBreak Pizza & Taphouse

8.8
2941 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
Sports Bar · Bayfront · 28 tips and reviews

Michael V.Michael V: This is the local spot to try everything from seafood to pizza! Check out the daily specials too!

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Tim B.Tim B: Pizza

Rudee's Restaurant & Cabana Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

2. Rudee's Restaurant & Cabana Bar

7.9
227 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Oceanfront · 40 tips and reviews

Lauren B.Lauren Bacon: Best local spot!!! Great prices and good views on the patio

JalehJaleh: Had the restaurant week special. Oysters on the half shell FRESH, rockfish delicious, coconut cake is one of a kind and you have to get the Lobstertini just to say you did!

Mark R.Mark Rusnak: Try the Blackened Tuna sandwich with the Sweet Potato Chips – Wonderful!

CP Shuckers Shore Drive is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

3. CP Shuckers Shore Drive

8.0
3232 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Bayfront · 21 tips and reviews

Debra D.Debra D: Crablegs wine Va beer locals spot

Andrea B.Andrea Braun: Blackened tuna Philly was fantastic!

cathryncathryn: Mon-fri from 3-7, 50 cent oysters!

Harpoon Larry's Oyster Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

4. Harpoon Larry's Oyster Bar

6.5
216 24th St (Pacific Ave), Virginia Beach, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Oceanfront · 67 tips and reviews

Chico E.Chico Escoba: One of the local Surfers favorite..too bad we have to share this local spot to kooks and haoles...

Rachel L.Rachel Looney: Awesome crab soup. The hush puppies were great and fresh and hot. The service was quick!

Chris P.Chris Phillipp: I'm drunk

Baja Cantina is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

5. Baja Cantina

7.8
206 23rd st, Virginia Beach, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Oceanfront · 50 tips and reviews

John C.John C.: Fish tacos are money. Good local spot. Cool people and hot chicks.

Melissa C.Melissa Carr: Best fish tacos around. Try the blackened mahi! Specials every weeknight.

V B.V Bridges: Best fish tacos!!!

Citrus Breakfast & Lunch is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

6. Citrus Breakfast & Lunch

8.7
2265 W Great Neck Rd (btwn Shore Dr. & Cape Henry Dr.), Virginia Beach, VA
Breakfast Spot · Bayfront · 90 tips and reviews

Nikki G.Nikki G: Orange cream French toast is mind blowingly delicious! $3 mimosas are worth it!

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Christy L.Christy LeDuff: Wow... The pecan glaze that comes with the pumpkin pancakes is SO good! Also, Parmesan tomatoes are amazing.

Azar's Natural Foods is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

7. Azar's Natural Foods

8.7
108 Prescott Ave (Bonney Rd), Virginia Beach, VA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Lo-Lo B.Lo-Lo B.: Try the Chicken Tawook wrap and their Chicken soup!

Tim M.Tim Meade: Try the humus! It's awesome!

Alan B.Alan Bitgood: Falafels are the best

Doc Taylor's is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

8. Doc Taylor's

8.6
207 23rd St (at Pacific Ave), Virginia Beach, VA
Breakfast Spot · Oceanfront · 83 tips and reviews

Evan S.Evan Somogyi: Awesome food and cheap drinks! The sweet potato pecan pancakes were awesome!

Sierra N.Sierra Nettles: Amazing fooood! Great place for morning cocktails.

john k.john knittel: Avoid all other breakfast spots. Best food for value on beach. Get the NOLA omlette and a bloody mary! MMM FORGET 'BOUT IT

Calypso Bar and Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

9. Calypso Bar and Grill

8.0
1101 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
Bar · Oceanfront · 66 tips and reviews

Calypso Bar and GrillCalypso Bar and Grill: Try the crabcakes and or the fish tacos!!The Bucket List is great too

Calypso Bar and GrillCalypso Bar and Grill: Open all winter every day till 2am. Serving full menu till 1:30

Calypso Bar and GrillCalypso Bar and Grill: Daily Deals Mon- AUCE Crab legs $18.99 Tues- 2 for 1 entree Wed- 1/2 off appetizers Thurs- 1LB Carolina Shrimp $10.99 Fri- Whole Local Flounder- $10.99

The Landing Zone is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

10. The Landing Zone

7.9
485 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Jen C.Jen Cowan: Great food and great service! Definitely going back soon.

Kendra S.Kendra Sahr: Come fill these seats! You are missing out on excellent food.

Maddy H.Maddy Hernandez: Little mom and pop place with FANTASTIC food!!!

Stoley's is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

11. Stoley's

7.4
1408 N Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Great Neck · 5 tips and reviews

Amy A.Amy Angelopoulos: Lump Crab Mac n Cheese! OMG so amazing!

Michael P.Michael Pond: Holy crab nuts!!! Hushpuppy meets crab cake is absolutely AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!

Max S.Max Sarosdy: Try the Cajun pasta!!! It's awesome!

Icehouse Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

12. Icehouse Restaurant

8.1
604 Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
American Restaurant · Oceanfront · 14 tips and reviews

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

Melissa H.Melissa Hennessey: Went to a few spots in VA beach, this was our last stop and the first place that felt like "home." Bartender was awesome, owner was really nice and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely go back

Belvedere Coffee Shop is one of The 13 Best Places for Local Spots in Virginia Beach.

13. Belvedere Coffee Shop

7.1
3601 Atlantic Ave (at 36th St), Virginia Beach, VA
Diner · Oceanfront · 19 tips and reviews

Jackie M.Jackie MacDonald: Try the Parmesan tomatoes - they are awesome! And if they have coconut cake on hand - ORDER IT! It will change your life!

Aaron E.Aaron E: Fact: the sandcastle outside was built by Ernest Hemmingway and preserved by the owner of Budweiser.

Katie D.Katie Driggs: Get an eye opener! And that's bs about the sandcastle.