Eat. An American Bistro, Virginia Beach, VA

Eat. An American Bistro

4.9

1283 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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2 people

Apr 22, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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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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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
Neighborhood
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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Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies$14.00
bing cherries, cherry anglaise, chocolate bark, honeycomb brittle, chantilly cream, vanilla ice cream
Grand Marnier Creme Brulee$10.00
candied custard, fresh fruit

Coffee

Grandma Loves a Spanaird$12.00
grand marnier, kahlua, creme de cacao, coffee & whipped cream
Heart of Darkness$12.00
drambuie, godiva dark, coffee & whipped cream
Irish Mexican$12.00
jose cuervo, baileys, kahlua, coffee, and whipped cream
Ol' Murphy$12.00
jameson, baileys, coffee & whipped cream

Cordials

Drambuie$10.00
Romana Sambuca$10.00
Bailey's Irish Cream$10.00
Kahlua$10.00
Disarrono$10.00
Chambord$14.00
Pallini Lemoncello$10.00
B & B$11.00
Tuaca$11.00
Grand Marnier$14.00
Frangelico$10.00
Courvoisier$14.00
Godiva Dark or White$14.00
Remy Martin Red VSOP$14.00

Dessert Martinis

Espressotini$16.00
espresso, vanilla vodka, kailua coffee liqueur & godiva dark
Chocotini$16.00
3 olives chocolate, godiva dark & godiva white

Port

'NV Aurora Pedro Ximenez Sherry (Spain)$10.00
'NV Kopke Ruby Port (Portugal)$10.00
'17 Royal Tokagi Late Harvest (Hungary)$11.00
'NV Kopke 10 Year Tawny Port (Portugal)$13.00

What 1,283 people are saying

Eat. An American Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eat. An American Bistro in Virginia Beach offers an intimate dining experience with "exquisite food" and "exceptional service." Diners praise the "outstanding" flavors, creative cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant is described as perfect for food enthusiasts, with standout dishes like "the best French onion soup ever" and a memorable crab cake.

1,283 Reviews

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Josh VIP
Richmond6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a great meal we look forward to returning soon
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Cristina VIP
Richmond15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at this place and will definitely be making a return. We loved the chef’s take on the tomato soup spiked with flavorful herbs along with the paella that my husband described as a meal in its own category. Our waitress was friendly and helpful in helping us make selections in the menu. The ambience was relaxed, yet fun and inviting. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for an intimate and relaxing vibe for dinner. Many thanks to the chefs and staff who made my husband’s birthday a fantastic foodie experience.
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Lisa VIP
Charlotte11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is wonderful and so very nice. They Will try to accommodate any reservation notes you make ,the drinks are spectacular. The food is outstanding every time we come out to Virginia Beach. It’s the first reservations I book yes ,multiple multiple nights in a row. 💯
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Chip VIP
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Need to drop the surcharge for credit cards. Food cost already at the top for the area.
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ArlingtonSJF
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steak was medium, instead of medium rare as ordered. But everything else was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Korean chicken and deserts Thanks We will be back
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R
Rhea
Richmond1 review
1.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Hostess was rude and unwelcoming, Server Coral was very gracious and accommodating.
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Charles VIP
Richmond169 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food coupled with excellent service! Fun night!
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mike VIP
Raleigh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The best French onion soup ever great cook ! If you’re a foodie this is a good place !
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Z
Zane
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
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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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 1283 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 5 times today

4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Additional information

Cross street
40th Street
Neighborhood
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

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About this restaurant

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Eat: Sweet

Mom's White Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding$13.00

Cappuccino Pot de Creme$10.00

Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies$14.00

Grand Marnier Creme Brulee$10.00

Coffee

Grandma Loves a Spanaird$12.00

Heart of Darkness$12.00

Irish Mexican$12.00

Ol' Murphy$12.00

Cordials

Drambuie$10.00

Romana Sambuca$10.00

Bailey's Irish Cream$10.00

Kahlua$10.00

Disarrono$10.00

Chambord$14.00

Pallini Lemoncello$10.00

B & B$11.00

Tuaca$11.00

Grand Marnier$14.00

Frangelico$10.00

Courvoisier$14.00

Godiva Dark or White$14.00

Remy Martin Red VSOP$14.00

Dessert Martinis

Espressotini$16.00

Chocotini$16.00

Port

'NV Aurora Pedro Ximenez Sherry (Spain)$10.00

'NV Kopke Ruby Port (Portugal)$10.00

'17 Royal Tokagi Late Harvest (Hungary)$11.00

'NV Kopke 10 Year Tawny Port (Portugal)$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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

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Is Eat. An American Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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