Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Virginia

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Virginia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Melting Pot - Virginia Beach

4.8

4.8 (1774)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot offers an extraordinary dining experience that you won’t find at any other restaurant. Here you'll discover all of the ingredients to a perfect evening, including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and fabulous four-course fondue dinners. No matter what the occasion from a romantic date to get-togethers with friends, meetings or large groups, The Melting Pot is certain to please. Make reservations today and come dip into something different.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Our server was great, food was good. We had a great time.

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Experience

NEW! Ultimate 5-Course Experience

Eurasia Cafe & Wine Bar - Virginia Beach

4.8

4.8 (1467)

$31 to $50

American

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

A quaint, hidden gem at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Eurasia offers some of the best farm to table food that the Beach has to offer. Seafood drives this eclectic menu that changes seasonally. To complement the great menu, Eurasia has local beers on tap and 20 wines by the glass to suit any palette.

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Paula

Dined 4 days ago

We had a variety of appetizers and snacks for dinner for 3 adults. They were all delicious! Our 5 year old had a very good grilled cheese sandwich!

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The Regency Room - The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

4.8

4.8 (1211)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

Roanoke

About the restaurant

VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE'S ONLY AAA FOUR DIAMOND RESTAURANT

Opening in 1939, The Regency Room has remained at the heart of the Roanoke social and cultural experience. The restaurant, under the direction of Executive Chef Michael Whittaker, features French-inspired Southern cuisine and is open year-round, including holidays. The Regency Room is extensively involved in a shop local, buy local mentality.

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Jeannievip

Dined 2 days ago

Blueberry Almond Pancakes, and Crab Benedict were to die for!

The Baker’s Wife Bistro + Bar

4.8

4.8 (23)

$31 to $50

American

Norfolk

About the restaurant

French and American Style Cuisine; An Upscale Restaurant with an Urban Flare

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Margaretvip

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

What a delight! The lamb shank was truly amazing! Tender, moist, and delicious! This place is well worth braving the road construction coming up from Norfolk!

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Experience

Wine Tasting Lunch ! Dec 14~ Sparkling Wine

Experience

Gourmet Tasting with the Chef

Pungo - Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse

4.8

4.8 (181)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Virginia Beach

About the restaurant

With Lakefront views, Patio Dining, Outdoor Bar, and Fire Pits
- Our new Pungo location in Virginia Beach pulls out all the stops!
We feature 33 TVs, A Game Room for the kids, 20 Beers on tap, And all the Satellite sports packages!
We pride ourselves in our Award-Winning Menu complete with Appetizers, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood,
and of course, PIZZA!!

Reservations may not be available on certain days or during certain times.
During those times, walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.
Walk-ins are subject to a first come, first serve basis on our waitlist.

For questions, please email us at info@shorebreakvb.com or give us a call - 757-689-8886

**Table Requests: We attempt to honor all specific table requests such as a booth, high top, or outdoor seating. We are able to honor those requests 90% of the time. However, there are some occasions where a specific request may not be available at the time of your reservation.

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Dawn

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great! They have all the sports games you could want to watch.

Brothers

4.7

4.7 (850)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Norfolk

About the restaurant

Thank you for reserving at Brothers - Norfolk. We look forward to serving you. USDA prime-aged beef, succulent seafood, fine wines, chilled cocktails, decadent desserts, and exceptional service...All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Brothers genuine hospitality. So whether you're a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Brothers is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out.

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Janice

Dined 3 days ago

The service was awesome. The food was over the top delicious. My drink was perfect (filled to the rim). I simply loved everything about my visit.

Privilege

4.7

4.7 (93)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Privilege Restaurant is an upscale gem, nestled in the heart of Olde Towne Portsmouth that caters to individuals 21 and older only. Our menu fuses the best of steakhouses and seafood, offering a refined culinary experience. Savor handcrafted cocktails that complement our exquisite dishes in our elegant ambiance. Join us for live entertainment on select nights, adding a touch of vibrancy to your evening.

Reserve your spot at Privilege for a night of culinary excellence and indulgence.

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K-La

Dined 4 days ago

It was fun food was good it was a really a vibe def enjoyed

Varia

4.6

4.6 (1124)

$30 and under

Italian

Norfolk

About the restaurant

Welcome to Varia, a Romantic, Upscale Italian Restaurant in Norfolk.
Varia, our Italian restaurant and wine studio, features wine by the glass and a pianist six nights a week. Indulge in homemade pasta, freshly tossed pizzas from our brick oven, or signature Italian desserts like the tiramisu. Varia's modern Italian fare is made from only the best local ingredients and the wine studio features over 100 hand-selected wines, including 50 by the glass.
The dining room's intricate finishes and the warm glow of its reclaimed chandelier, formally of the Historic Cavalier's ballroom, offers an intimate ambiance that invites conversation over a full bodied merlot. Guests can book the ultra private dining room only accessible by hidden doors in the bookshelves for special events.

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Grove R

Dined 5 days ago

Our food was amazing as always. Our server was great ….. she took very good care of us. She was so nice. We’ll be back

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Chef's Table: Holiday Dessert Wine Dinner

Island Shrimp Co. - Rocketts Landing

4.3

4.3 (562)

$30 and under

Seafood

Richmond

About the restaurant

For centuries, tropical port cities have served as the gathering places where people, culture, and cuisine collide. Warm hospitality, high spirits, and the intoxicating surrounding from paradise come to life at Island Shrimp Co.

So come relax and talk story on our patio overlooking the James River and city skyline. Soak up the tropical vibes and we'll treat you to a menu rooted in some of the world's most exciting island destinations. Don't skip the aloha pineapple boat entree, or the hula ice cream pie dessert!

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Ridge

Dined 3 days ago

I had a wonderful experience last night at Island Shrimp company. The Christmas vibes are amazing and the service from the bartenders was informative and fun. I highly suggest trying the Holly Jolly Punch.

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Experience

Tropical Cocktail Lovers' Happy Hour

Haywood's

4.2

4.2 (710)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Lexington

About the restaurant

Haywood’s offers a casual, lively dining experience with locally sourced seasonal cuisine, full bar, live piano jazz Friday and Saturday evenings, and a jazz combo Sunday evenings. Named in memory of a man who liked to eat well, loved Dixieland, jazz and big swing music, never met a stranger, and never saw a piano bar he didn’t like, Haywood’s is a great place to gather with family and friends.

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KevinM

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

We had a great meal, in a nice environment and cool restaurant. The service was a little slow, but still polite. I would recommend it, but you need to make sure you have some extra time.

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