Arbuckle’s Bar & Grill

Stayed at the embassy suites and went to Arbuckles for a few drinks one night and again for breakfast in the morning. The servers were friendly and attentive especially the morning staff. Dylan was on the grill and he hooked it up with the omelets! The location is near the ocean front and right across the street from the cavalier hotel. The location is prime and worth stopping in especially if you're staying at the embassy suites

Arbuckle's is at the new Embassy Suites over at the Cavalier complex. This is the least expensive hotel of the three so Arbuckle's is the least fancy I feel. Still, it's new, nice, and has a clean bar area and expansive windows. We've been eyeing it for a while bc they have a Gameday menu for football and sports games (only on Sunday) with cheap drinks and a few eats - burger for $8, nachos, tacos, etc. We met a few friends here for dinner at 6pm on a Saturday - parking here is bit of a challenge because there is only the garage attached to the Marriott and if there is a large event being hosted by the Cavalier hotel - you're probably out of luck bc they will turn you away. In this case, you have to basically find parking in a neighborhood nearby and walk - we now have a baby in a stroller so every trip I'm hoping there isn't an event. We were lucky and easily found parking. They don't do the Gameday menu on Saturday (although the college playoffs were happening) so we ordered from their normal menu and they do have a lot of options which is nice. Pasta, burgers, salads, etc. Our waitress was very busy - the lone bartender covering the bar and the bar seating (of which there are probably 25 seats) so she was very busy but she did a pretty good job all things considered and she was very sweet. We tried some burgers, a wedge add salmon, fries, and the loaded tots. Apps were out quickly but the burgers took forever. Burgers were a bit overcooked, the wedge didn't have fresh blue cheese and the dressing tasted like Hidden Valley from Kroger... not the best. The star of the show was the tots. I think a nice spot for drinks and apps but the entrees I can't recommend.

Arbuckle's at the Virginia Beach oceanfront is a fantastic fancy bar and grill located right across from the historic Cavalier Resort. When we arrived, I felt like I had been transported somewhere special--not just down the street from home! My uncle was visiting from Washington, D.C., and we wanted a nice place to dine close to his hotel. A friend recommended Arbuckle's, and it did not disappoint!The ambiance inside was open, inviting, and slightly upscale, perfect for a memorable dining experience. I tried Oysters Rockefeller for the first time, and they were absolutely delicious! I was initially skeptical, but I'm so glad I took the plunge. The burgers are also spectacular; I had the Fatty's Hangover Burger topped with an egg, and it was juicy with a crispy texture on a soft, buttered bun. My uncle enjoyed the crab cake sandwich with broccoli and slaw, and even he was impressed!However, the real star of the meal for me was the Arizona Mule--a Moscow Mule with prickly pear and jalapeños. It's officially my new favorite drink! I'm definitely planning to return to Arbuckle's for another wonderful experience.

Arbuckle's is definitely a good choice for group dining if you're staying at the Cavalier resort, especially with kids. It's American fare, so you'll see burgers/sandwiches and similar entrees on the menu. I went for dinner one day and got the risotto with a side of broccolini. My sibling had the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries and enjoyed. I will say the portion size was huge though the risotto wasn't my favorite dish. I think the cheese threw me off. Deep down, I probably wanted fish and chips or the fried shrimp (which looked amazing) but perhaps another time. My sangria was fantastic, though! That was a 5 star for sure. If you're staying at the Embassy Suites, this is the hotel restaurant and their breakfast buffet is included! I actually was staying elsewhere but due to a fail at a nearby restaurant (sigh), we ended up at Arbuckles. The breakfast spread is pretty standard in that there's variety. Oatmeal,eggs (scrambled or made-to-order omelet station), pastries (similar to continental), waffle maker, etc. It reminds me of the layout in Hampton Inn (and yes I know all these are under the Hilton brand!) If you're not a guest of the hotel, it's $20 per person.Rounding up due to the friendly and attentive service both times! Shoutout to Amari and Toni. Both were fabulous!

The food he was ok. I wasn't completely blown away because my food arrived a little too cold for my liking. I was surprised that I even tried this entrée. I believe that if it was a little warmer, I would probably like it more. I think that's at the tone for my visit so I really wasn't too pleased. However the taste is there. The seasoning is exceptional. I just couldn't get over the cold food. The staff was very friendly however it was busy on this day so I really didn't wanna bother anyone. The ambience is OK. The restaurant could've used a little cleaning. But for the most part, it was somewhat enjoyable. I would definitely give this place another try hopefully with a warm plate of food.

The food here is delicious!!!! Service is on point!!! And it's really nice on the inside. We visited this spot as guests at the hotel for their breakfast buffet and it was scrumptious. So we decided to give it a try for dinner. The menu is pretty simple American style food. Dessert options are limited. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. For appetizers We ordered lemon pepper wings. They were fresh and seasoned well. We also got the crab dip. Yum! It came with fresh pita bread for dipping. For dinner we got smash burger with fries and a Caesar salad. Everything was cooked well and very tasty. No complaints here!

We stopped in for drinks one evening before dinner elsewhere and Shelby was working the bar. From the moment we walked up, she was very engaging and helpful. She talked us into a couple of cocktails, which she freshly muddled up for us and they were excellent! Her service and the drinks were so nice that we decided to order a bottle of wine and sit there a lot longer and enjoy that wine before dinner.The decor is decent and the menu for food looks nice, with burgers and such. We have future trips to this property for work, so we'll definitely return, especially when Shelby is working!

I want to take the time to call out Christina, the restaurant manager, who has to be one of the hardest-working managers in the building. We had an issue during breakfast, and she went above and beyond to ensure we were okay. It was after hours, and she made sure to track us down to ensure we were alright. I have never experienced service at this level and will be back just because of her!! Thank you. We will be back soon.

Another great visit to Arbuckle's. KaitlynR offered great friendly service each time we showed up to dinner. She went above and beyond to give our kids tips on things to do in the area. We really enjoy eating here as a food allergy family as most (if not all) of the dishes do not contain peanuts or tree nuts.

We came here for dinner and drinks not knowing much about the place but my wife did hear they had good burgers. As we walk in, you can feel a sense of relaxation with how things were setup. We got seated at first but then wanted to watch the event that was on tv and the only place you could do that was at the bar. That is probably the only real negative about the place which was the lack of TV's, the size of the ones they had and the limitations at the bar. Despite that, not all want a place that feels like a "sports bar" so I get it. It felt more like a hotel restaurant which...it was! The view at the bar was looking across at the Cavalier's activities in their lawn. The drinks were solid, bartender was cool/attentive and the food was awesome! I had the Salmon which was cooked to perfection as the wife felt the same for her chicken. My friend had their burger and I tell you, I really wanted to take a bit of it as it had that char smell and was so juicy. The food really surprised me as all three dishes could be a hit or miss at other establishments. In summary, if you want a spot that is a bit more low key, modern, and relaxing with some great food, this place won't disappoint. If you are looking for that "bar" type feel or loud and younger crowds, this may not be the place for you although you could still hang out and be very social. I don't know but to us, it was a great find!