The Tastiest Music Venues in Virginia Beach

Winston's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (202) • $$

"Perfect little spot!! The food, the ambiance and the service were all just awesome!! Live music by Chris Morrow, rocked the house! I started with the potato soup, now, when I say that this is the best potato soup that I have ever had, I am a veteran of hundred of bowls from dozens of place! The soup alone was worth going!! Following the soup I had the biggest and one of the tastiest club sandwiches that I have ever been served! And the fries were also top notch, crispy, not greasy at all, beautiful!! Ask about the desserts, we had the peach cobbler with ice cream, it was hot and with the cold ice cream just spectacular!!! Tara was super friendly and efficient, and saw to it that we had everything that we needed, so nice! You have to go here!! If you can go on a night when Chris is playing you'll thank me even more!! I will be back again and again."

Sandler Center For the Performing Arts

★★★★☆ 3.9 (33) • $$

"I been attending the outdoor concerts sponsored by Ynot Wednesday. Today was Deloreans. I love this 80s band. They play all the fun songs that keeps you in your feet. They stayed around even after is started to drizzle. They offer alcohol vouchers so make sure you get your ID wrist band and get your tickets before you settle where your am hanging out. They have free parking garages not far from area. And other shops to eat and drink all around. I got my vouchers for my beer and got a pizza before the end of the night. I mean. Ynot right? They have restrooms inside so when you need to potty after all the beers. You can also get more vouchers inside. The pizza are so yum and fresh."

Busky's Chill & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (41) • $$

"Just wanted to add that we stopped in again Friday and soooo delish! I had the French dip sandwich great flavors. My husband ordered something from the special for that day the catfish sandwich I believe. He said it was extremely good!"

Chicho's Backstage

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (43)

"I've gone here a few times with my boyfriend and his friends, and each time has been enjoyable! I've only gone on Mondays for their $1 slices, which is such a great deal, and the slices are bigger than I expected. They have 7-foot pool tables upstairs that take quarters, which is perfect if you're in the mood to play. The service has never been slow."

Neptune's Park

★★★★☆ 4.3 (101) • $

"Neptune's Park is one of those things in Virginia Beach that everyone knows, sees, has photos of, and visits. It's become an icon of the oceanfront and is often featured on race medals, shirts, stickers, you name it. It's a giant status of, you guessed it, King Neptune himself with his trident and holding a sea turtle with plenty of other marine life below him on rocks. It's pretty damn cool.No matter how many times I see it, I always snap a photo of it when I'm close to it. It's co-located with the Hilton and Catch 31 and has a large stage for music and events across from it. With the beachfront right there, it's an awesome location and one locals are used to seeing but it never fails to impress the visitors I overhear seeing it for the first time."

Portsmouth Pavillion

★★★★☆ 3.8 (33) • $$

"Before I begin this review let me start off by saying that this review is based solely on my opinion and my alone so with that being said let's go!.This is my first time and experience here in a concert setting, ( I have been here for a graduation once,maybe twice) and I enjoyed myself during this experience! Wait so ask why the star left out? It's because the long lines with I can understand with the amount of people that attended the venue but not only that but once I got the food it was very disappointing ( not hot and not very flavorful)!. Let me add that you can bring your own food in a ziplock so I'll know for my next visit. And yes you read it right I will be back!!.."

NN Burger - Tappahannock

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (435) • $$

"Just ate at this place 3 min ago. We were excited as we've heard good things. So first off walking in we were greeted and we asked to sit by the window because there were less people and we wanted to be able to chat and not disrupt anyone else but also so my friend can hear (away from the crowd the waitress plopped the menus down as if annoyed it set the vibe right away, but ok maybe it's been a busy day. They don't have their drinks n the menu so every soft drink my friend asked for they didn't have but when asked what they did have she couldn't tell us... I think her attempt at sarcasm came off as just snarky and quite frankly rude. We ordered and my friend ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with the sauce and whatnot on the side. She read it back to us so we know she heard it. Her sandwich came out before the rest of us and it was wrong. My friend said politely said to the young girl that brought it that it was made wrong. They took the sandwich with an eye roll and then our food came out. My burger and fries were amazing. The food was very good. However we were done eating before my friend eventually said to take it off the check and left. They brought the sandwich out 5 min later. I paid for it as it was made. We asked for a box 3x before my other friend got up and asked at the bar. Again met with an attitude like asking 3 x for a box isn't patient enough. We already settled our checks. As we were leaving they are all just standing there looking at us. So my review is the food is amazing. Get it to go - because the service is nothing to brag about. Maybe the waitress had a bad night but apparently her bad mood rubbed off on her coworkers. Don't be salty having to remake a sandwich that you messed up relaying the order to the cook. Or maybe the cook messed up, either way my friend didn't do anything to deserve the attitude when she just asked for the sandwich to be made to her order. We were nothing but polite even after all the attitude. I don't live here so I won't be back anyway but listen I'm not someone who complains. I understand crap happens but I am big on customer service and this world is mean enough. It's expensive and we just wanted to have a good meal not deal with whatever they had going on in there tonight."

Chrysler Hall

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (98) • $$

"Before I begin, let me begin by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences and my personal experiences alone! So with that being said let's begin.My wife and I arrived approximately 7:20 pm for the 8:00 pm comedy show. Starring Chris Tucker!We stood in line and was greeted by an employee who verified our ticket purchases. As we got to the front entrance there was a table where everyone entering the building had to put their smartphones and smart watches in lock up pouches to prevent recording of the event!.We walked in the entrance and walked upstairs as we waited for the ushers to allow us to go to our assigned seats. There was popcorn, candy as well as bottled water, beer and alcoholic beverages for purchase. There wasn't any food ( hot or cold ) for purchase, so if you arrived hungry looking for food ti purchase you were disappointed!The show started off with a stand up comedy skit from a comedian from Atlanta, ( I'm sorry I can't recall his name at this time ). After he finished he introduced Chris Tucker who received a huge standing ovation from the audience!. The comedy show was funny and very very entertaining, I would definitely recommend coming here for any event. Unfortunately I took off two stars, here's why :1. There wasn't anything on the website stating everyone had to lock up their devices before entry, otherwise I would've left my stuff in the vehicle as opposed of carrying around two pouches for no reason!2. There wasn't and options to purchase any food!Overall this didn't put a damper on the evening, and I will definitely return for another event some time in the future.Remember I couldn't take any photos of the venue because my phone was locked away in carry pouches."

Hell's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (417) • $$

"Review is for takeout.I ordered lunch online from here while staying right around the corner at The Main. It had just opened at 12 pm, so they weren't busy at all. We came right at the time to be ready for pickup, and it still wasn't ready. It was ready about 10 minutes later. We ordered a cheesesteak and fries, a cheeseburger and fries, and two sodas. My cheeseburger was very good. The only thing I must note was that I had asked for a medium well burger, and it was very pink inside. Their fries were different, but I loved them! They were smaller sliced potatoes instead of long. Hubby stated that his cheesesteak, although yummy, had a burger texture and taste instead of the usual cheesesteak. Overall, the food was good, but I failed to cook my burger the way I wanted. For that, I have to give them four stars."

Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (379) • $$

"This pub was pubbing! Lol when I go to an Irish Pub and I see fish and chips, it's my go to every time. Grace got it right with the large cut fries and the nice crispy beer batter cod. Oh and for the health factor, I had a Caesar salad which was equally good.The banger and mash with the caramelized onions were delish! Sausage had a crispy outside with a nice texture in the inside. The onions were sweet, maybe they had a little sugar but it complimented the meal well.There's a large bar with TVs and plenty of liquor and beer.My waitress was nice and attentive. As busy it was on a Saturday afternoon, she kept checking on us. The manager even came to see if everything was good. Great customer service! Will be back soon!"

Wells Theatre

★★★★★ 4.9 (20) • $$

"This place is beautiful!I was invited here via Yelp to check out opening night of "The Hound of the Baskervilles". It's been a long time since I've been to a play. I think my last encounter with theater was about 6+ years ago when Wicked came to the Scope. So I was excited to see and support something a little more local.I had never been to this Theater before, but I had an idea of where it was located. It's pretty much right behind the Macarthur Mall. So if I were you, I would park at the mall and just walk there. Which is what we did. When you walk inside it almost feels like you are taken back in time. To a time where theater was reserved for only those of wealth. It was beautiful to say the least. Most everyone was gathered in the lobby, chatting, and drinking complimentary glasses of Champagne. Not sure if they do this every night they have a play, or if it was because it was the opening night of ours, but it was a great way to kick off the evening. There is also a bar in the lobby. I;d recommend getting a glass of wine or something to sip on while you wait for the show to begin. I did see some people bring their beers into the auditorium, not sure if that's allowed or not, but it seems doable.We were seated in the top section in the center. Great seats, minus the lights on the floor. I think they are emergency lights? They were incredibly bright and actually started taking away from the show, especially when the lights would go dark, which happened a few times during the production. My peripherals were taking a major hit and it started making me a bit sick. If I could have one and only suggestion for the theater it would be to turn them down. They are just entirely too bright. Other than that we had a WONDERFUL time! The show itself had us crying from laughter. It reminded me how much I miss the theater. And attending this one was a real treat! I read from past reviews that they have "A Christmas Carol" playing here during Christmas time. My family and I are always looking for fun Christmas-y things to do while my father is in town. I definitely will make it back here this Christmas so the rest of my family can experience such a wonderful experience at this magnificent theater!"

Elevation 27

★★★★☆ 3.8 (48) • $$

"Had a fantastic evening at this venue. While I don't normally go up breweries since I don't drink, I think that the collaboration that Elevation 27 have with artists to bring talent into Hampton Roads for us to enjoy is wonderful! My friends and I had a wonderful time seeing the Maoli Band perform. Parking easily overflows to the shopping center across the street. The long line of ticket holders was efficiently processed through individual security with a scanner thorough with making sure we all are ready to party and not to disrupt. The space inside was organized, there were numbered tables for those VIP guests who find as well as indulge in alcohol. The general admission ticket holders get to come up close and personal by the stage. The concert went on for almost 3 hours including the first act, Lindsay James, definitely a riding star to watch!"

Sunset Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (55)

"Stopped in for some seafood while on vacation and was not disappointed! The staff was friendly, and although I forgot their names I won't forget their smiling faces and kindness! Their food is made fresh daily and it truly shows. Something as generic as a chicken strip was made homemade and you could taste it in every bite! We had fried clams, seafood combination, fish, and coconut fish & shrimp all of which were delicious. Servings sizes* and quality are well worth the price.*picture does have fries missing from eating before pic was taken."

The Answer Brewpub

★★★★☆ 4.3 (445) • $$

"I went to this place for a Christmas wreath making event. This is a nice little brewery type restaurant place that doubles as a place that does little side events. I had a blast and made. super cute wreath too.My daughter ordered some wings and said they were really delicious. It took everything out of me to not sneak one. I absolutely will come back to experience the brewery and sample something off the menu."

Duck Boardwalk & Ampitheater

★★★★★ 5 (8) • $

"When you visit the this town you should stop by the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk overlooks the Sound and all the natural beauty that it offers. According to the informational maps that are throughout the Boardwalk it'll take you roughly about fifteen minutes to walk from one end to the other. If you were like me and my family, it's going to take you longer than that. The Boardwalk doesn't just provide a good vantage point for viewing nature, it also connects several spots throughout the town that offer some great spots to dine and shop at. We took advantage of the shopping part and being able to park our car at one spot and not have to do the carhop constantly for our day. It made for a better experience and it didn't make us feel rushed throughout our day. Benches are dotted along the Boardwalk, small vending machines are there as well if you want to feed the wildlife that reside in the Sound.It's a great way to spend a day if you really don't have much else to do. You should honestly try it, you might end up finding some hidden treasure of an establishment along your way."

Nash

★★★★☆ 3.7 (43)

"I think my favorite thing about Nash is there support of the local community, especially the music community. I've been here several times just for music related events alone. The beer and alcohol selection is always good, and service is fast and friendly. I've dined a handful of times and I've found the food tasty. Definitely what keeps drawing me back. Is there involvement in the community. It's located in a good area of downtown Greenville, North Carolina and there's the big uptown parking lot near by."

Tap Shack

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Off the beaten path chill vibes type place. Awesome tap selections and didn't look at us too funny when we asked for a Beach Bum (mango cart / kona big wave mix) don't knock it til you try it. Tried the food, and was blown away! Buffalo fish bites like nothing I ever tasted. Coconut shrimp was delicious. HIGHLY recommend. Live music 7-9ish every night"

Beach Street USA

★★★★★ 4.5 (12) • $

"It's free and it's a great time for the family to see some good local musicians and acts. It can be crowded at times, but it's always fun... From the jugglers to the magicians...there is something for everyone."

Hampton Coliseum

★★★★☆ 3.7 (66) • $$

"The family came here for Monster Trucks on January of 2019. The coliseum itself is a bit aged and could stand for some TLC. This is understandable since it's been around for decades, but it would be nice to have them update it. It was very hard trying to find our seats inside, because even though they have the sections painted over the entrances inside, the seat and rows are not shown on the concrete floor. (It's even more horrible trying to find it in the dark). We were very disappointed to have been told to throw our water bottle away at the entrance only to see that water bottles were being sold for $3. RIDICULOUS. They also had concessions including nachos, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, etc. Of course the prices were a bit much. I will say the security is pretty legit here. The show was pretty entertaining. Our seats were pretty good and the prices for the tickets were reasonable."

37th and Zen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (49) • $$

"This is for the Drag Brunch:The food options were kinda limited, and none of the options looked particularly appealing to me. I ended up ordering The Hangry Bitch, and I asked if they could do my eggs scrambled with cheese instead of over hard. The server said they couldn't do that, so I just got it as is. It came out with a boiled egg, which was really odd, but I ate it. Three of my friends got the same thing, but theirs had an over hard egg (not boiled like mine was). It was weird to me though.The service was really good- they were thorough and attentive without being in our way during the show. They both seemed to enjoy themselves a little and were very friendly to me and my group.I've been here for the drag brunch before covid, and I felt like their mimosas were mostly juice, which is surprising, because my dranks are usually super strong when I go to the gay clubs. The mimosas are still the same, and we ordered a tower to share. It was mostly all juice (very orange looking) and the champagne tasted flat to me, which made me think we didn't get an entire bottle in the tower (waste of money). We did get some tequila shots, and while they did go down smooth, I was shocked when I got my bill ($14 per shot?!), but that's my own fault for not asking.The show was great, and Jazzlyn (spelling?) is always my favorite no matter where I see her- she's sweet, funny, always performs the most wild and fun music and she got my group going! We wanted to see more of Jazz! Talk about showering someone with some bills- that's me when Jazzlyn comes out to perform. It was wonderful to see all the beautiful queens perform, and we really enjoyed ourselves. Everyone needs to come for the show, if nothing else (although everyone has to buy an entree and a drink, alcoholic or non, for the show- business has gotta stay open somehow).It's a whole brunch & a show. Worth the time & money, in my humble opinion!"

Teaguer's Pub and Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (35)

"We went for pizza and drinks late Thursday night and that's what we got. Pizza is bar style pizza but was good. We also got shrimp in the basket with onion rings which was also pretty good. In total our bills for the night for 4 with plenty of drinks was $209. Kimmy was our waitress/bartender and did an amazing job keeping the drinks flowing. They had a DJ on a Thursday night so the place was pretty crowded. We went there through next night for some cocktails too."

Thyme On The River

★★★★☆ 3.5 (65) • $$

"Before I begin I would like to say that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's get to it!. My wife and I came here to celebrate her birthday and we decided to invite a bunch of our close friends and family to join us on this special occasion!.We arrived and were then quickly led over by to the reservation area where tables were set up for us. As the guests started to arrive everyone started ordering their food and beverages. At first we only had one waitress and it was a lot for her because the waiting time to put in our orders was a little lengthy. But we spoke with the one of the owners and he kindly provided us with another waitress. The food and beverages were flowing nicely at this point and we all enjoyed each other with conversation and laughter. The night ended with the infamous happy birthday song. My wife enjoyed herself and we plan to return for other events. Let me add that this restaurant is in a great location in the Old Towne neighborhood of downtown Portsmouth. Right by the water. If you're ever in the area please stop by and check them out!.Before I go I would like to add, try the jerk chicken egg rolls.. ( a must try )they come with a spicy dipping sauce. The sauce is a little spicy depending on your spice tolerance level."

Victorian Station

★★★☆☆ 3 (13) • $$

"The Victorian Station is under new management and is now called the Black Dog at Victorian Station. They have a new menu and have done a lot of upgrades in the restaurant, however unfortunately I have not yet been able to dine there yet. However, they still every Friday have the AWESOME Wampler Brothers Blue Grass Show that is always 5 stars and is worth going there even if just for the show and some cocktails. It is just one great evening of fun music and you never know what guests are going to show up. Defiantly go check this out on a Friday night, it is a neat old cool building and the entertainment is just wonderful. Hopefully get out and try the menu soon. So for now, the entertainment, building, atmosphere, beer and wine are five stars. Great place."

Berrets Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (800) • $$

"After six hours on our feet at Colonial Williamsburg, we were ready for food, and assumed we would be eating at one of the park's taverns. It turned out that the food options were either closed for some special event or closed because they were just closed. A very helpful park employee urged us to skip the park food altogether and head to the north end, where independent restaurants were serving better food at a reasonable price. One we had noticed before was, of course, closed Tuesdays, but when we walked up to Berret's we knew we had found the place. Our waitress Marnie, it turns out, was born on Long Island, but moved out as a child. The decor was perfect for getting us in a seafood mood, and I was quick to check out one of the many craft beers from the area. I ordered brie en crote with grilled shrimp and Donna got a crab cake with the obligatory grits. We always skip breakfast, so we had just enough room left to try the bread pudding with berry sauce. The food was, at all times, a treat for the eye and the pallet. A lovely experience."

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (132) • $$

"I've only been to the Amphitheater twice and both times were memorable experiences. Since the Lawn tickets to see Janet Jackson were affordable, I figured why not grab them and enjoy a fun concert. Once my daughter and I arrived, we stood for about an hour in a long line before getting into the amphitheater. I read all of the guidelines ahead of time to ensure we had no issues getting in but unfortunately I must've missed the rules stating that we couldn't bring the lawn chair bags inside with the lawn chairs so the security confiscated our lawn chair bags. As we made our way up to the Lawn section, we arrived in good time to sit in a pretty decent area. The jumbo screens definitely helped us view the concert better and the concert was absolutely amazing. Of course once the concert was over, it was a beast getting back to our car with everyone trying to leave at the same time. To my surprise, as we were walking out, the security laid out all of the lawn chair bags that they confiscated for people to retrieve and low and behold, we were able to find both our lawn chair bags which made me very happy. Once we got to the car, it was a mess trying to leave. When you have an abundance of cars all trying to leave out at the same time, it's a recipe for disaster. People literally weren't allowing us out of our parking space and everyone was cutting everyone off. It took us close to an hour to fully depart from the parking lot. It would be very beneficial to have a better system in place when people are exiting after a concert. Overall, I always enjoy seeing concerts here and I plan to see a few more this Summer. *Friendly Reminders - Ensure you take a clear bag. Do not take your lawn chair bag with you. Always remember the area you parked in so you can quickly locate your vehicle when you leave. Be patient exiting the parking lot."

The Rainbow Cactus

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (86) • $$

"I have been sitting on this review for a month. Trying to find the appropriate way to convey to you my experience here. Also I have been trying to find a way to not make it seem that I am being accusatory. I will start from the beginning.As you can see, I am from out of town and arrived here with my friends. Upon entering I proceeded to the ATM in order to get money to order some drinks. I walk over to the bar and order a margarita on the rocks, no salt. After that, that's where things get fuzzy. I mean on the verge of being scary fuzzy. After a few sips of this margarita, I only remember glimpses of the night. I'm not sure what happened, how it happened, or why it happened, but it is really hard to blackout for a majority of the night after just one drink.The things that I do remember seem ok. I remember the circular dancefloor and talking to a few people while I attempted my best dance moves. I remember the small smoking area. I remember my now missing coat. The last thing I remember is being outside smoking a cigarette. The next thing I remember is being about a half mile away, soaked and covered in mud.I guess the moral of this story is, drink responsibly and around people you are familiar with."

Ferguson Center for the Arts

★★★★☆ 3.9 (27) • $$

"On the positive end, the theater is kept absolutely pristine. It's clean and the acoustics are fantastic. I went to a country concert and I could actually hear the lyrics instead of just guitars and drums.There's no food, just drinks and they attach lids to the glasses of beer and wine in order to help prevent spills. It's kind of hard to look cool drinking a beer with a coffee lid-looking contraption on top.Parking is free but not marked and this is what hurt my experience. If you're going at night like I was, and it's your first time, be careful. I had to make 3 or 4 U-turns before I finally found a spot. And then you'll be walking at least five minutes to get inside, which isn't a whole lot of fun on a 30 degree evening."

The Back Bar in the Blue Point Yard

★★★★☆ 3.5 (6) • $

"Located in the Blue Point's backyard at The Waterfront Shops center right smack dab on the sound. You can sit at the open air bar or chill in an Adirondack chair on the lawn with a delicious cocktail, craft brew, or glass of wine. Come at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy that drink while listening to live music (at least in season) and stay for the stunning sunset. It's the perfect spot to wait for your dinner reservation at the Blue Point!"

Peabody's Nightclub

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (127) • $$

"Great dance vibes and so much fun Wonderful ladies night out at the oceanfront and they had drink specials and guest djs often pretty relaxed dress code and plenty of restaurants nearby to grab food food"

The Norva

★★★★☆ 3.6 (155) • $$

"Not a huge place... intimate concert experience. Place get packed quickly. People will whip out whatever they choose to smoke and light up right in the venue. Place needs more bars as well."

Eagles Nest Rockin’ Country Bar

★★★☆☆ 3 (134) • $$

"As the only live country music spot, it would be great to see some upgrades done!! Even with low lights and a packed house....you could still see the "old and worn" status. I guess I was hoping for a Texas or Nashville kind of facility (because it truly is the ONLY one in Tidewater!) but it just looked like a work our bar that hosts live music. Staff is great! Prices are fair!! Just maybe throw some money back into it -?!?!!"