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Address:
4005 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Neighborhood:
Virginia Beach

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Eat. An American Bistro Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.eatbistro.net/
Email: yum@eatbistro.com
Phone: (757) 965-2472
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Executive Chef: Erick Heilig
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes

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Parking: No

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Eat. An American Bistro

4.2

51 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

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47 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

47 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(37)
neighborhood gem(28)
special occasion(19)

romantic(14)
hot spot(9)
notable wine list(8)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (47)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our second visit

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2009

Dined on 04/06/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our second visit to Eat. The food is excellent, and everyone who works there seems to truly care about good food and a good dining experience. On my first visit, they had a Rockfish special (coated in pesto, flash fired in a wonton skin, then baked and served in a curry broth with spincah, grape tomatoes, and corn). One of the best entrees I have ever eaten."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'll Definitely Go back!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent food and great service. The paella special was to die for."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Following the recommendation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Following the recommendation of good friends, we choose to celebrate our 20th anniversary at this quaint restaurant. The restaurant was intimate and cozy with a wonderful ambiance. The food was exceptional and we were so impressed with our main courses that we broke from tradition and ordered dessert! We were glad we did as both desserts were amazing. The service was a little inattentive, but that may have been due to the desire to allow us to enjoy a quiet evening in celebration. Would recommend highly to friends and family."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Good idea...food needs work

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Atmosphere was fun. Salads were very good. Entrees and dinner were only so-so. Thought it was expensive for the quality."

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We really enjoyed the food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We really enjoyed the food at EAT. Waitress could have been more informed about the food and more attentive. I would go again."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Definitely a place for foodies-

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Definitely a place for foodies- the descriptions on the menu didn't help me understand what was being offered and I had to ask the waitress. She was helpful, though, and I had the crab cake that was the best I've EVER had around here. 5 stars on that. My husband had the veal meatloaf special and deemed it "pretty good, though I'd try something else next time." Not me, if we get back here I'm going with the crab cake again!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My husband and i had heard

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My husband and i had heard about this place and were really excited to give it a try! It's a small restaurant and bar, perfect for a date night. We had such a difficult time deciding what to order because everything sounded so good. They had several specials to choose from along with the regular menu. The food was delicious! Everything was so flavorful and healthy! Definitely making a return."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was a recommendation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was a recommendation from my boss and his wife.
It was a great recommendation, we loved the food and the service.
The wine was a bit pricey for average wine, so have a drink at home before you go.
We will go back for sure!"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Eat's Best Dinner Yet

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2003

Dined on 03/10/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We just had what was probably the best meal ever at Eat. Fabulous from start to finish. The entrees where rockfish and salmon and both were cooked just perfectly. They do know how to cook. Now if they just had valet parking we would come more often...maybe even during the summer tourist season."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Don't understand the good reviews..

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2012

2011

Dined on 01/26/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Heard a lot of great things from locals and tourists about this restaurant. It was o.k. the first time and not good at all the second. The parking is awful, the service might be worse, and the food was bland and flavorless. Cheese tray was pitiful (my fiance refused to eat passed the first bite) along with everything else. Not to mention it was way overpriced. I will not be back. Pacifica is less than 2 blocks away with similar menu and atmosphere. Trust me, go there instead."