Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Chesapeake

"Waterman's Surfside Grille, family owed and operated since 1981, specializes in steaks, ribs and the freshest seafood available. Our oceanfront dining room features stadium seating for the best possible view of the Atlantic. An outdoor bar and large patio dining space is situated right on the boardw… Read More"

"Ocean views and signature cocktails, along with scrumptious seafood, house-smoked baby back ribs and tender steaks is what the Waterman’s Surfside Grille is best known for. They also serve wine, beer and spirits. Waterman’s Surfside beach is also known for its iconic Orange Crush Cocktail."

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"The best food is also the freshest food, and no one takes that sentiment to heart like Commune, located in the ViBe Creative District. With a flexible breakfast and lunch menu, each delectable dish is crafted solely with regional and local ingredients, from the bread to the meats and the cheeses."

"Commune is a family style shared eatery where you pull up a chair to a large table or at the bar and order fresh food directly from the farm. It’s claim to fame is being the area’s first farmer-owned restaurant. The food is hearty and the atmosphere is friendly."

"The Place: I love Doc Taylor's an adorable eatery at the Oceanfront housed in a building that began life as an early 20th century cottage, and later became an office for - you guessed it - Doc Taylor. Eating here is like visiting the home of a great aunt. There's Old School seating, vintage Virginia Beach photos and other art on the walls, and friendly, prompt service."

"The casual, family-friendly restaurant serves all of their breakfast and lunch options any time they’re open. If your kids want breakfast at noon, that’s perfectly fine. If they prefer chicken tenders first thing in the morning, you don’t have to argue or explain why they can’t have them."

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"Equally delicious the way I remember the funky chicken sandwich when the location was on Tidewater.” See all No Frill Bar and Grill reviews"

"For over a decade, Chef Rodney Einhorn has helmed this James Beard-recognized, AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, serving contemporary American Cuisine with creative use of locally sourced, seasonal farm-fresh ingredients at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Terrapin Restaurant, which has been credited for launching the farm-to-table movement in Virginia Beach, offers a warm, elegant dining room with an open view into the kitchen, giving visitors a glimpse of how the culinary magic comes to life. We recommend starting with the beet salad, a signature dish commonly known to the staff as a "salad of love" - an homage to the Chef's very own love story with his wife, Amanda."

"Fine dining with an extra slice of sophistication, Terrapin is all about quality and has a daily-changing menu to prove it. Try the Lynnhaven Oysters at the bar and opt for a table on the terrace to experience the best of the area all at once. The menu is highly seasonal and focuses on sustainable and organic farm and waterman produce, all transformed into beautiful meals by New-York-trained head chef Rodney Einhorn."

"Part of the excitement of dining at Terrapin is a result of the casual but elegant surroundings created by its serene colors and interesting textures. The restaurant is cleverly divided into two distinct areas, an intimate dining space and an exotic zebrawood bar where one can watch the magic happen… Read More. This Restaurant has not set up any of its highlights and features."

"Lunch and Dinner, with fresh seafood specials, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more, with comfort food you'll love. Open for lunch and dinnerPhone: +1 757-998-6631"

"To start off, the Thoroughgood House was once the home of an indentured servant who became a prominent member of the community and the House of Burgesses. This place’ll give you a pretty good idea of what life was like in Virginia Beach in the early days. Other historic homes in Virginia Beach open to the public include the Lynnhaven House, the Ferry Plantation House, and the Frances Land House. One of them is bound to be haunted, speaking of which…"

"Although the building is named Adam Thoroughgood House, historians think that the man it was named for might not have ever lived in the building. Instead, they think that a grandson of his built the home during the late 1600s or early 1700s. No matter its origin, this historic building is among the oldest houses within Virginia and is a cozy brick building with a high-pitched roof and white-washed walls."

"This circa 1719 National Historic Landmark is one of the earliest examples of permanent Virginia architecture and features a collection of period English antique furniture and a colonial revival garden designed by Alden Hopkins. 1636 Parrish Rd., (757) 460-7588 or www.museusmsvb.org"

"Wells Theater first opened to the public in 1913, so if you want to catch a glimpse of a period architectural wonder in Norfolk, then this is the place to come. Many top performers in the United States at the time performed in this theater, and a large movie screen was erected in 1916. Over the years the theater took many different forms, including becoming a gin house and brothel for a short time, before being listed on the Register of Historic Places in the 1980s."

"The Old Coast Guard Station preserves the history of Virginia's coastal communities and maritime heritage. It houses a collection of 1,800 artefacts and over 1,000 photographic images of the United States Life-Saving and Coast Guard Services and the resort community of Virginia Beach."

"Activity Type:Amusements and Amusement Parks, Sightseeing & Tours. Ghost of Virginia Beach began in 2003 as the City's ORIGINAL GHOST WALK. Your "Scaryteller" will lead you on an easy, 90-minute walking tour where you'll hear eerie stories about the history and haunts of the city."

"One of the biggest, most comprehensive maritime museums in the world. The on-site USS Monitor Center houses parts of the Civil War–era Monitor, one of the world's first ironclad warships, as well as a huge number of artifacts associated with it. There's also a life-sized replica of the real deal. Or perhaps you're more interested in speed than history? The America's Cup exhibit spotlights the sleek Oracle Team USA catamaran that won the 2013 international racing competition."

"A world history of seagoing vessels and the people who sailed them occupies the outstanding Mariners' Museum, inside a 550-acre park."