Eat. An American Bistro

Name: Eat. An American Bistro
Address: 4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, 23451
Telephone: (757) 965-2472
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1276 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

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Parking is available, please see one of our team members with assistance on parking instructions.

Deemed "One of the 30 Places to Eat Before You Die" by writer Lorraine Eaton, this local gem converts first-time guests into long-time fans on a daily basis.

The intimate location (great for a date), tucked away at the north end of the Virginia Beach oceanfront, has become a local favorite. The eclectic menu has something for everyone, including creative renditions of steaks, fresh fish and seafood, possibly the best burger you'll ever have, vegetarian and more. Plus, there's a chalkboard of daily specials, and a full list of wines, craft beers and cocktails.

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(757) 965-2472
Website
http://www.eatbistro.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Erick Heilig
Private party facilities
Contact us at yum@eatbistro.net to book a private event.

Location
4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Neighbourhood
Virginia Beach
Cross Street
40th Street
Parking details
Parking is available, please see one of our team members with assistance on parking instructions.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Coffee

Grandma Loves a SpanairdUS$12.00
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jose cuervo, baileys, kahlua, coffee, and whipped cream
Ol' MurphyUS$12.00
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Cordials

DrambuieUS$10.00
Romana SambucaUS$10.00
Bailey's Irish CreamUS$10.00
KahluaUS$10.00
DisarronoUS$10.00
ChambordUS$14.00
Pallini LemoncelloUS$10.00
B & BUS$11.00
TuacaUS$11.00
Grand MarnierUS$14.00
FrangelicoUS$10.00
CourvoisierUS$14.00
Godiva Dark or WhiteUS$14.00
Remy Martin Red VSOPUS$14.00

Dessert Martinis

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ChocotiniUS$16.00
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Port

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What 1,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Best Service
Virginia
Contemporary American
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Overall
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Food
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Best Service
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Innovative
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eat. An American Bistro offers an extraordinary dining experience with "next level good" food and "phenomenal" service. Known for its ever-changing menu and "exceptional" cocktails, it's a foodie haven in Virginia Beach. The atmosphere is lively with a professional bar staff, making it a "go to" spot for unforgettable meals.

1,276 Reviews

Z
Zane
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely personable, friendly staff. The host was super friendly and our server was attentive
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Edward
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and drinks were awesome - meat temperatures were exact. Server on point. Only nit picky thing I would say is that the table next to the restroom was very cold whenever someone opened the door. Would definitely eat there again.
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Kimberly
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
To me, it’s a special occasion restaurant because it’s different than others in the area. Enjoyed the freshest pork belly bao buns, paella and steak. Having a palate cleanser on the menu was so nice to try. Quaint and romantic with excellent service. The only thing that felt off was the bathrooms - they appear to be public and you have to step outside to access.
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Paige
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great meal at Eat! Tyler was our server and she was exceptional as ever! She always makes our experience fabulous.
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K
Ken
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great staff and the veal was amazing! Complements to the chef.
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D
Dona
Richmond
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eat did not disappoint, have been here several times and it keeps getting better. Absolutely incredible chef!
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K
Katy
VIP
Orlando
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really amazing food. Like, next level good! This is a place for foodies. Would love to see a little upgrade of the tables/seats, decor, and lighting to match the exquisite food and overall experience. Those aspects seemed a little lacking in comparison but honestly, the food is what matters most. Service was also phenomenal!
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J
Jeffery
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Parking is an issue. Dedicated parking for local driving-to-dinner customers is lacking.
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K
Kevin
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal and great dining experience
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B
Bryce
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely one of the best chefs and best food in the area
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FAQs

Eat. An American Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 965-2472.

Eat. An American Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1276 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Additional information

Cross Street
40th Street
Neighbourhood
Virginia Beach
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available, please see one of our team members with assistance on parking instructions.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Erick Heilig
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatbistro.net/
Phone number
(757) 965-2472
Private party facilities
Contact us at yum@eatbistro.net to book a private event.

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Eat. An American Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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ChocotiniUS$16.00

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Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Eat. An American Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Eat. An American Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Eat. An American Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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