The Most Scrumptious Burgers in Virginia Beach

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Norfolk

★★★★☆ 4.3 (708) • $$

"I stopped in for a late lunch before hitting the road back to Jacksonville. My niece and her husband told me this was their favorite burger joint in Norfolk. It's eclectically decorated with dollar bills on the wall, bras hanging from a light and two random beauty shop hair dryers. There were also lockers in front of the bar stools at the bar. You can look around for hours and still find something new. Our server was OK, not the friendliest. But the food made up for it! The burger was tasty and juicy. The fries were hot and crispy. Their special house made sauce had me eating way more fries than I typically eat. It's a small spot, so you may have to wait for a table. If you like a good smash burger, be sure to give them a try."

Second Street American Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (703) • $$

"I promise you this is the perfect tucked away gem the 757. The ambience is always top-tier rather you dining with a group of coworkers, you're wanting to grab a glass of wine or drink at the bar by yourself or have dinner with your family or shoot even a date! It like literally is the perfect setting for any environment. Our waitress was extremely sweet and helpful. She made sure she tended to our table and answered any questions that we may have had.. in the moment she was unsure about certain things she did not hesitate to double check and ask questions! I will always be a fan of street bistro ! Might I add this time of year? Their cinnamon mule is always top-tier"

Viking Burger

★★★★☆ 4.2 (638) • $$

"Someone took me for a birthday lunch. I chose the location for a first time visit. They have a very extensive menu. The burgers we both had were ok, we finished them but dont think I would return to have again. The fries were overly browned on the outside but partially raw on the inside, so very unpleasant to eat. The dining area is small and clean about 4 tables and surrounded in art befitting of the theme. The experuence wasnt a wow."

80/20 Burger Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (743) • $$

"80/20 is one of the best burger and appetizer spots and the best part is that they're open late!You can either parallel park on 21st St or if you're lucky, you can park in the lot behind the restaurant. Easiest street parking would probably be available on 20th St. The appetizers are fantastic. Every appetizer I've had has been good but I keep coming back for their spinach and leek dip and their mozzarella sticks. The dip is creamy and flavorful. You can get your fries topped with the dip! The mozzarella sticks are thick and have the perfect cheese pull. You can dip them in the marinara or an Alfredo sauce.The burgers?! You really can't go wrong. All of the ones I've had have been amazing. Down to the one covered in puff pastry! There are lots of options, you can do their regular burger, a meatless burger, or even a bison burger!Not only do I recommend this place for late night eats, a casual lunch meet up, or delicious dinner, but they have good brunch too!Service is good; I get what I order, my box, and a check. It's a very chill environment. Big dive bar vibes but one step up in casual dining"

Doumars Cones & Barbecue

★★★★☆ 3.7 (732) • $

"Love the history of this place. The setting is very retro, and I like that it's authentic, not one of those places that is actually fairly new but trying to be vintage. My ice cream was very reasonably priced - coming from Phoenix, AZ, it actually felt quite cheap. It was also very tasty. Service was decent - not great, not horrible.One of the staff saw me snapping photos and approached me to share a bit of history and showi the waffle cone machine. I really appreciated that, and it made a big difference in my experience with the establishment. They also have binders with old photographs and facts about this and other old diners in the area.You have to go outside to get to the restrooms, which isn't ideal but maybe that's in line with the authentic old-school experience!"

Gourmet Burger Bistro

★★★★★ 4.6 (470) • $$

"Gourmet Burger Bistro has THE best burgers in Hampton Roads. That's it, that's the review. Just kidding. :)The owner, Major, calls himself the Burger King, and it's a well-deserved title. With the location, it seems like your average burger joint, and it's anything but that. I tried the Major Way, which the menu describes as "a hand-pressed patty topped with American cheese, smoked pork bacon, grilled onions, finished with lettuce, tomato, and our house-made DRIP sauce." Basically, it's my dream burger. The meat was so perfectly cooked, the onions caramelized just right and I love a good sauce! Plus, on my first visit, Major gave me and my bestie some of his sticky wings on the house. He was super friendly and you can tell he takes pride in his business.If you're looking for a good burger, get on over to Portsmouth now!"

Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (686) • $$

"Best oysters in town. Great happy hour. All the wait staff are great. So much on the menu to return for and try."

Boulevard Burger & Brew

★★★★☆ 4 (546) • $$

"A local favorite I love the classic burger joint / diner vibe. There are plenty of the seating inside but I prefer the picnic tables outside. Just need to make sure they know you are out there....Everything on the menu is great! I had the Crafty Belgian which is great for my sweet tooth taste with the apricot jam. The baskets are pretty big so be sure there are enough people to share. Everyone knows how leftover tater tots tastes like.. yuk There is a small parking lot but often full. Try your luck or plan ahead."

Aloha Snacks

★★★★☆ 4 (516) • $$

"If you find yourself in our fair city, I highly suggest to visit without a doubt Aloha Snacks. Not only for 1 reason. There are several.1. The food. It's been a hot second since the last time I have been to Hawaii. Hubby went to meet his west coast team (most lived Hawaii) and a childhood friend of mine that lives out there now. 2. Aloha Snacks creator got his inspiration from his honeymoon. Chef Jesse competed against Bobby Flay in Beat Bobby Flay. In which Jesse won. I must say, with my kid being a fan of the show. 3. And bringing the west coast foods to the east coast. 4. Funky, fun and relaxed vibe here. In my humble opinion, this place has brought awesome west coast vibes to the east coast. The food here is phenomenal give it a try........"

Craft 31

★★★★☆ 3.8 (561) • $$

"Gotta say, the margarita flight is what got me in the door. Three out of four of them were good. Our server was super nice and accommodating. Food was good. Prices weren't bad. I got a pizza, I think it was crab . She's a keeper! Portion size was pretty big and the decor was nice. I'd return."

J&K Style Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (383) • $

"New customer. Was greeted by Marlon. I ordered steak eggrolls, Cajun wings and cheesy cheeseburger. Food was made fresh and delicious. Good portion sizes. Green apple lemonade was very flavorful."

Salmich's Burgers & Hoagies

★★★★☆ 4.4 (341) • $$

"Bottom Line: Don't ever hesitate! I have to say I almost did.My son lives nearby and I came for a visit. He picked the place. We pulled up and the parking lot was empty. It was a Thursday around 4:30pm. I looked at my son and said "I don't know about this...."He said "I do. Let's go!"He was right. Walking in, the first thing I fixated on were the tables. I want one sooooo bad. They are like backyard picnic tables but with American Flags painted on them w a super gloss lacquer. Beautiful. The lobby was spotless. Also empty. We stood and read the overhead menu board. We were there for burgers so we didn't get distracted w the sub options. My son had the Mafia w Steak, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Chicken Fingers and cheeses for 11.99. I had the Westsider w Chicken Fingers, Mozzarella Sticks, Blue Cheese Dressing, Mozzarella and BBQ sauce for 11.99We also had a side of Mozzarella sticks and an order of Large Fries. The Burgers were delicious. That's all you need to know. In my opinion the burger options are overkill and a novelty. That's not to say we both didn't eat every single bite of our burgers and the toppings.Me personally, next time I would order a burger w cheese onions, mushrooms and save the mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers for the sides. My son loved his Mafia exactly the way it was. Last time they went my other son had the 716 and he said he wouldn't change a thing either. The fries were good. We basically took 80% of the order home for the next day. My son has eaten here several times and I can't wait to go back and have another burger. The people running the place are perfect. No nonsense. "Wadda ya want?" Kind of people. The place started filling up as we sat and ate. I guess we were just early. My son said some days it's packed. We talked about trying a sub next time but I don't know if I can pass up such a delicious thick juicy burger like that!Bottom Line: Don't pass this place up. Work your way through the menu then go back for your favorites!"

Barrel 17

★★★★☆ 4 (411) • $$

"In town for our daughters track meet, we decided on a whim to swing by Barrel 17 for something to eat. I got the specialty burger of the night, The Vibe Burger - cooked perfectly medium, with caramelized onions and fried mozzarella on top. It was delicious. I got a side of onion rings that were good as well and casually dipped them in their burger sauce. . Being greedy, I also ordered the Wagyu meatballs & fried mozzarella. From what I tasted, it was good, but I was so full off the burger that I couldn't enjoy it like I should've, nor could I come remotely close to finishing my meal. My daughter got chicken tenders & fries that she liked a lot, and my Wife got a steak salad that she raved about, not only because it was cooked at the perfect temperature, but because it came with so much steak, and was so filling. That on top of really good service from the bartender, who was attentive to our needs despite the crowd - they were very busy - I just didn't feel it because everyone from the wait staff, to the cooks, to the bartenders seemed to be working in unison. Did I mention my Wife left happy?Happy Wife, happy Jamar. 5 Stars."

Dots Back Inn

★★★★☆ 3.8 (451) • $$

"Finally made it to Dot's Back Inn! Food's good, with a nice varies menu. The service was good, but boy o boy, is it loud! Parking can be tricky along MacArthur"

Shelton’s Big Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (330) • $

"Amazing little neighborhood diner that we will absolutely keep coming back to. I am so excited that we found this place, less than a mile from the house. We are already planning a walk here next time.Service was great, food was the perfect home-cooked, delicious flavors that you expect from diner breakfast. Prices are also super fair. Consider us the new regulars."

Mr. Gyros & Burgers

★★★★★ 4.6 (278) • $

"This is a unique fast food experience with indoor seating and a drive thru that serves greek and American foods in their menu. We ordered two greek bowls with greek fries and it did not disappoint. For one, the drive through experience was very pleasant, with a very kind and upbeat lady taking orders which is a rarity in most fast food drive throughs. The fries we got were fresh and piping hot, and had a good crunch to them. I highly recommend this place for a quick bite to eat!"

Five Forks Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (333) • $$

"Five Forks Cafe seemed like it would be a great little mom and pop greasy spoon. It was not. The positive:1. Hot cakes2. A perfect egg over-easy 3. A fabulous egg sandwich4. Delicious sausage gravyThe meh:1. Service was friendly but not attentive 2. Biscuits tasted like Grands Frozen BiscuitsThe negative:1. Hash-browns were not seasoned and definitely frozen because they were still cold in the center. 2. The corned beef hash was easily identified as canned by the tiny dehydrated potatoes and potted meat consistency. 3. Terrible coffee"

Q Barbeque

★★★★☆ 4 (344) • $$

"*only an update to my last review: still my favorite bbq restaurant in Virginia. We come here from DC. So far I've ordered: -ribs -burnt ends -brisket - pulled pork -sides: corn pudding and fries All phenomenal. They sell the bbq sauce and dry rub. Check it out!"

Wood & Iron Game Day Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (307) • $$

"Great spot for watching the games. Bartenders are really amazing, vey attentive never had to ask for service."

Poor Richard's Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (290) • $

"This was a great sandwich shop! My family was out Christmas shopping when we found Poor Richards. We were looking at the board out front when a passerby stopped and told us to definitely eat there. We were sold. There's a menu board right inside where you wait in line (if there is one, there was for us) and choose what you'd like. You order and pay at the register, and then seat yourself. They call your number on your ticket when your food is ready. I got the crab cake sandwich which was a 10/10. Really great. The crab was lump and it wasn't all filling, which happens sometimes with crab cakes. I finished most of my sandwich, but it was a pretty big portion. I also had the cucumber salad which was really good. I could've eaten more if I had room! Everyone else liked their order, too. No complaints at my table. We'd definitely return when we're in the area!"

Harpoon Larry's Oyster Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (661) • $$

"We come to Virginia Beach once a year to work the Shamrock Marathon and Harpoon Larry's is always the first place we eat at. After discovering this local spot in 2015 it has become a tradition to eat here. They have great deals on drinks daily and have some of the best seafood around. We LOVE the Ultimate Nachos and order them every time we go. The nachos are made on waffle fries and are stacked high with queso and seafood and are always SO delicious. The staff is always friendly and helpful no matter if you sit in the bar area or the dining room. You can tell that it is very much a locals bar and hangout and a lot of people seemed to know each other. On this most recent trip we ended up eating here twice and both times it reminded me of why we love coming to Harpoon Larry's so much. See you next year!!"

Bubba's 33

★★★★☆ 3.7 (350) • $$

"My neighbor raved about the wings at Bubba's 33 so while in the area, I stopped in and tried them out for myself. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the host and were seated right away. Carter, our server, was super nice and since it was our first time, she informed us of all the house made items that they make and how they pride themselves on making as much of their food from scratch.Since I knew I wanted wings, we quickly ordered the Bubba's Famous Traditional Wings, 18 count, which is served with 2 sauces. The Raspberry Chipotle sauce definitely stood out and Carter mentioned it was a sweet and smoky flavor but we decided on the Honey Chipotle BBQ and Hot sauce along with a half order of the Onion Rings.The Onion Rings came out first and they were the best I'd ever had from a restaurant, hands down. They were coated with seasoning and were very light and crispy! The half order only came with 6 rings but next time, I definitely will be ordering more. The wings were served soon after and were delicious!!!! The Honey Chipotle BBQ was sweet but had a wonderful, smoky, BBQ taste and the Hot wasn't like any other Hot wing I've ever tasted. The sauce was perfection! I love a nicely, coated, saucy wing and they did not disappoint! The wings were incredible!!! Definitely check out Bubba's 33 if you're in the mood for some absolutely amazing wings and great service."

Shake Shack Virginia Beach

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (409) • $$

"I am not one to visit fast casual burger joints, but this one really is good. The food always comes out fast and piping hot, and their flavor is awesome. I'm not a huge fan of the fries, but my family loves them- they do always come out fresh and evenly cooked, so can't complain. I've also always had really fast service, and I appreciate that we don't have a server but can just put in the order and wait at the table. This location is also conveniently located near everything in Town Center, which makes it super tempting anytime we're there."

Boychik's Deli

★★★★☆ 3.9 (251) • $$

"Boychik's deli is an awesome little deli. They have a surprisingly large menu. I've had breakfast and lunch dishes and can't say I have ever been disappointed. The food is always fresh and delicious. It's an older deli with some local business advertisements on the walls.The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. They work hard because the place is usually full all day. Today's trip I had the Rueben sandwich and when I tell you it was good, one of the best I've had. The bread was soft and added that nice flavor with the 1000 island dressing with the kraut. I've taken friends who absolutely love this place. They wish they had a Boychik's where they live. Every time they come this way we end up there having a meal. Boychik's is not a commercial chain nor is it advertised well. The beauty of that is that it is a locals place where those of us that live in the area frequent. So if you're reading this from out of town, trust me and just go get a great meal."

Longboards East Beach

★★★★☆ 3.7 (272) • $$

"Tucked away with a beautiful view, good food is AND strong drinks?! Sign me up! Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. We order a bowl of she crab soup (9/10, wish there was a bit more crab), the lunch special grilled chicken caesar wrap (10/10, & it's served with fries), the longboard club sandwich (9/10, & served with soup) and last but not least, the blue raspberry cosmo, which was strong and delicious (10/10!)Service was decent even though things started to pick up after being there for a few minutes. I'd definitely come back again and sit outside next time to take in more of the view."

The Chipper

★★★★★ 4.5 (175) • $$

"My fiancé and I got the chance to sit down and dine at this place after a whole night of drinking. It was a great cure for my hangover. Great fish and chips and extremely tasty curry sauce (the fish tastes good dipped in it as well). Our order was rung up by a nice staff member who advised us not get additional curry chips on top of our fish and chips meal because it would be too many chips for a bigger additional charge. He instead offered up just getting the curry sauce to accompany our meal at a lower cost. I think others would have taken advantage of that opportunity to profit off of naïve customers, so we truly appreciated him for not letting us blindly order from the menu and keeping it fair! He was absolutely right because we were really stuffed by the end of our fish and chips meal.Loved it here. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the simplicity of the place and the kind staff. We highly recommend this place and we will be back!"

The Surry Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.6 (256) • $$

"Food and service was excellent. Great view looking over the water. Bread pudding alone is worth the visit"

Fellini's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (253) • $$

"Went here as a work gathering; the workers were happy to accomadate such a large size party. They made sure we all had seats and tables together. The restaraunt interior was very unique. Its theme was "home" on the back of the menu had the story of how the owner wanted to give customers a home feel with a home cooked meal to make them feel like they were just at home. It had house lamps, cool jazzy pictures hang up all around, nice dimmed down lights. I love Italian food! I ordered the Rigatoni Pasta which I was not disappointed with (I added my own paramasan cheese all over for an extra kick) It had a light creamy sauces over the noodles, thick slices of italian sausages, and zuchinii! All really goodMy entree came with a side salad as well"

Clayton's Counter

★★★★★ 4.5 (153) • $$

"Love the vibe of the place. The booth in the back is perfect for our big group. We had 2 families, total of 5 adults and 5 kids with us, and it fit us all comfortably. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I got the Smoked Brisket Flatbread. Chefs kiss to that! It had so much flavor! There was plenty of brisket, and it was so filling. My husband got the NC Blackened Tuna Bowl. The tuna was cooked to perfection. The apple cider reduction pulled the entire meal together. I think I could use that reduction on anything and everything I eat, it was so good! My kids had the kids grilled cheese and the cheese pizza. The pizza was on a Flatbread, and they used fresh mozzarella. My daughter who got the grilled cheese, hurt my feelings and said it was better than the grilled cheese I make at home. Haha. My kids never finish their meals, but they cleaned their plates. We will definitely be back sooner than later!"

Mellow Mushroom Virginia Beach

★★★★☆ 4.4 (160) • $$

"We absolutely loved this pizza place! As we walked up to it, we were impressed by that beautiful globe on their outside patio. Then, we walked into the restaurant to see a large, inviting, modern space. The service is also excellent! We were so glad that we could pick 2 totally different flavors in halves on a same pizza. We got a Holy Shitaki/meat lovers. Everything about that pizza is delicious, the crust, sauce and toppings! They also have many option in drinks. The blue berry lemonade is very refreshing. We will definitely be back!"

Mister Jim's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (223) • $

"Mister Jim's is an original tenant of Wilson Village Shopping Center at the corner of South Battlefield Boulevard and Johnstown Road in Chesapeake. They have been a staple of the Great Bridge community since 1972. To stay in business for fifty years they have obviously been doing a lot of things right. They've managed to adapt with the changing times over the years and greatly expand their menu offerings from their original twelve items. They now offer everything from submarine sandwiches (including Philly-style), burgers, gyros and deli-style sandwiches, square pan pizzas, salads, boneless wings, appetizers and soft drinks to cookies and more. They offer indoor dining at comfortable booths and outdoor dining at tables under cover of a roof. There is no table service indoors or out. You place your order at the counter then pick it up at the same counter after they notify you via pager it's ready. At my last visit there were no paper menus available but there are large LCD menu screens overhead. Staff is always friendly and professional. On my last visit, they were very busy and it took about thirty minutes for my order to be completed. I didn't complain because I could see how busy they were and how hard everyone was working. As the young lady handed me my subs she apologized for the delay and offered me a free cookie. I really appreciated the gesture and my wife and I really enjoyed the cookie. I have patronized Mister Jim's many times over the years, mostly orders for delivery to my job but occasionally I'll swing by the restaurant and pick up something to take home. The food is always fresh and delicious. Some of my favorites are the Cajun Chicken Sub, Mister Jim's Special Sub, Tuna and Cheese Sub, Chesapeake Jubilee Sub, Sloppy Joe Sub and City Hall Burger. I also love the fresh cut fries and the onion rings. They have a nice variety of cookies, they are huge and really delicious. My favorite is the lemon blueberry cookie but I don't see it on the menu now so I don't know if they still offer it or not. Other cookies I love are the white chocolate macadamia nut and oatmeal raisin. Cookies are sold singly, in packs of three or by the dozen. They're all fresh and delicious. While writing this review I realized I have never tried the pizza at Mister Jim's. I'm not sure why I've never tried it but it is something I will definitely have to do soon."

The Cockeyed Rooster

★★★★☆ 4.1 (180) • $$

"The food here was delicious! We were visiting for a wedding and we're glad we stopped here for breakfast. Our server was very nice. We ordered oatmeal that came with an English muffin, an order of pancakes (3 huge pancakes), side of fruit and homemade biscuit. The place was clean and lively."

The General Public

★★★★★ 4.5 (145) • $

"The wings are the best I've ever eaten. Staff was nice and attentive. Clean place."

Spartan Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (144)

"The food is amazing! The level of customer service is always a plus for me.. anytime that I come up to Williamsburg this is a must for me!!!"

Seaside Dogs and Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (126) • $

"We decided to try Seaside Dogs and Grill this past weekend for the first time, and it did not disappoint. We had an array of things from the burger, chicken salad sandwich and corn dog nuggets for the kids. The food was great and fresh. The service was amazing! There were a lot of high school aged kids working and they were on point. It is really good to see a local restaurant support young working youth. My kids really enjoyed the "special sauce".I also noticed they had a little nook at the front where they sold t-shirts and supported some other small businesses in the area. It was a real great family feel atmosphere. We will absolutely go back!"