Pacifica

Service is fantastic. The atmosphere is fun with nice decor. We were a little hesitant because we were unsure if the prices were about to be upscale when we were honestly looking to just chill and catch up; however, we were pleasantly surprised to see the menu was more of small, shared plates like tapas: hot or cold. The menu seems quite diverse; however, the food looks executed well. If you want to complain about the pricing, please realize just how close the establishment is to the beach and tourism. A tourist trap? Maybe, but at least the drinks are delicious and food is seasoned well. Typically I find fried potstickers a crime; however, we ended up ordering another round because the simple sauce and magnificent crunch made this the star of our evening. The sliders were tasty, but the pimento was more mayo-forward. The pulled pork was moist and tasted great. Call me basic but we ended up sharing a flatbread, and it was soft with plenty of cheese and fairly sauced. Upon arrival, it looked basic, but the texture and flavors made it a great pizza to share. Our cocktails were served in cool glassware with fine presentation. The flavors were enjoyable, and I don't really drink anymore. I would return here and honestly venture into the chicken vindaloo, smoky chicharrons, and seared local catch. They have outdoor seating if the weather is nice. It was a fun experience overall, so it's a great spot to chill and hang out while snacking on shared plates and sipping on a cocktail.

This place had really good ambiance and was right by the beach about a block away. There's no actual parking lot so either you get lucky with street parking or you might have to go to a paid parking area around the block. I went on a weeknight so it wasn't very crowded at all, but I can see how this place would be crowded during the weekend especially in the warmer months of the yearThis place is a tapas style restaurant and I really liked that when I told the waitress that I wanted a mocktail, they just asked me for adjectives of what I would want it to taste like and they brought me back an amazing concoction. We got a variety of dishes , including bread, udon noodles, brussel sprouts, and fish.everything was delicious and I would definitely come back here to try more of their dishes!

My husband has been trying to get me to try Pacifica since before they moved into this new location right by Chops in the old Elevensies spot. Well, last night he surprised me with dinner and date night so here we were! I love the inside - not much has changed since they took over this brunch spot - and it's beautiful inside and very open and airy with high ceilings, lots of light and brightness, and gorgeous bathrooms. We sat at one of the round high-tops just off the bar and were taken care of by Paul and Matt who were both absolutely wonderful and sweet and friendly. We tried a range of items: a summer chopped salad, potstickers, butternut curry soup, and the fish of the day - seared tuna with couscous and veggies. My favorite was probably the soup - I also wanted to try their hummus of the day and was bummed to not see the carnitas tacos and BLT salad from an old menu I'd spied online. However, the fact that their specials rotate often with local items and is inventive is my kind'a vibe. There were several items on their specials menu that we had a hard time choosing between - it all sounded so good. I admit to being super impressed by this spot and the service was stellar. Which goes a really long way nowadays. We will be back for sure - for some apps and drinks!

I missed that they opened last July Wonderful place I had the pickle martini which was more of a bread and butter pickle than dill The pickle really went well with the vodka making a very smooth martini Highly recommend Food wise I got the Chicken vindalou Which was a terrific Indian curry chicken stew Really good! And larger than I expected it is a full meal Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming This place is great for a date night or those looking for a little more upscale from the the local beach bars around itPretty much a 5 star first visit but I normally reserve those for follow up visits to go that far

While I didn't order food because my husband and I were trying to bar hop, the drink that I ordered was so delicious and the service was incredible.

Traveled over 6 hours from Jersey to feast on these delicious tapas!!Recommended by a local a few years ago and every time we are in Virginia Beach we come here!!Was looking forward to getting my all time favorite cocktail the Sparkling Colada!!Disappointed when I asked for the Sparkling Colada and I even said please, was told NO!Request add the Sparkling Colada to your drink menu please!!!Until next time!Highly recommend!

Holy WOW!!! What a place! Supremely relaxing vibe. The BEST service, and food to match! Stopped here because the weather has been horrible and it was within walking distance, but not in hotel. What a pleasant surprise! Greeted immediately with, " Sit anywhere!"....such a cozy place.....Ordered drinks and sloppy joe sliders. WOW! Happiness in a mini bun! We then ordered the charcuterie and cheese board. AHMAZINNNNG!!!!!! (I just sang that)It was THAT GOOD.GO HERE.JUST DO.The pickles are all made in-house (we pickles here), best of best charcuterie, and some amazing cheeses!We are only here for one more night, but are still considering going back THERE tomorrow as the highlight of the trip!!

Came in for a late night bite, they close at 12pm on Saturday. Service was very nice and the bartender was helpful. Chill spot!

I went here last night with a friend for some drinks. First time here. The environment and vibes were great. Clean with nice decor that meshed well with the location and name. They have a flora wall of live plants complete with a light and hydration system. Very cool and unique. The cocktail menu was really neat. The cocktails were broken down into three groups based on the complexity of the cocktails. I tried three different cocktails. One from each group:El Diablo (Hornitas Plata, Black Raspberry, Lime, and Ginger Beer)- I loooove spicy liquor. This drink had a nice spicy bite but did not compromise the other elements making this drink very refreshing. Mai-TaiRita (Espolon Tequila Blanco, Plantation Old Fashioned Traditional Dark Rum, Peach-Infused Grand Marnier, Lime, Suffolk Peanut Orgeat, and a peach gummy ring garnish)- For me, I couldn't figure out what I was supposed to be tasting in this drink. The peach was subtle and the strongest notes were the lime and peanut. I think if the tequila was removed and the peach flavor was more refined it would elevate this drink. The peach gummy ring was a little amateur and didn't work well with the complexity of this drink. Coy Koy (Aperol Aperitivo, Nigori Unfiltered Saki, Cointreau, Lemon, Honey, Orange Marmalade, Orange Blossom Flower, and Egg White)- the highlight for sure. Very well done. Light and refreshing. Though it had a lot of ingredients, none of them overpowered the other and worked very well with each other. Our bartender was amazing. I want to say his name is Matt and I hope I'm correct. Great service and great conversation.

When my date and I arrived we sat down across from the bar and waited about 5 minutes before having to get a menu off the bar myself. We perused the menus for several minutes and after both of us decided on what appetizer and beverage we wanted, no staff had acknowledged our presence. My date asked the host if the tables we were at would receive any attention from a server and he said we would. After another 5 minutes my date advised the host that no one had come to us or acknowledge us, so the host went to get a bartender from behind the bar. The bar tender explained they were busy and apologized, which was not true because at least twice I saw 1 or all three bartenders in their own thoughts and just standing behind the bar waiting for the next person to get their attention at the bar. The drinks and food came out at a reasonable time and were excellent to say the least. After we finished, we sat around for a bit chatting, where my date had noticed our server visit the table behind us several times and not ours, so while he was visiting that table I paid the tab and we left. I'm not sure why, we got a lack of service but from the vibe we got, its exactly why we avoid the oceanfront even though we went to a neighboring establishment and received overwhelmingly great service. The vibe we got is this is a locals bar, with a side of Virginia Beach pretentiousness. The host and the food runner were extremely pleasant and I wish I could say the same for the bartenders/servers that either never looked our way or ignored us since we weren't directly at the bar(the side we were on was not crowded).