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: 4.8

4.8 (1305)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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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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Mom's White Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding$13.00
macadamia nut, anglaise, sorguhm caramel, vanilla ice cream
Cappuccino Pot de Creme$10.00
chocolate decadence with a coffee kick, chantilly cream
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 1,305 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Neighborhood gem
Virginia
Great for outdoor dining
Virginia
Contemporary American
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Innovative
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Neighborhood gem
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eat. An American Bistro in Virginia Beach delights guests with "fantastic daily specials" and "outstanding" service. The ambiance is fun and inviting, perfect for an intimate dining experience. While some miss old menu items, the "phenomenal experience" and "exquisite food" consistently impress, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

1,305 Reviews

M
Mimi
Denver / Colorado6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Leaping Lizard 🦎 is a friendly “real food” restaurant. Do not miss their French Baker Veronique! She is baking on weekends 😋
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maarten VIP
Virginia27 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delaney did a great job, as always. Will jumped in when needed. Food was great; just miss some of the old dishes like their pork chop.
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Susan
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent as was our service. Our friends from Denver were very impressed with our favorite local eatery.
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laurie VIP
Virginia22 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious Our waitress Coral was terrific. We love the crab stack
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Deron
Chicago / Illinois10 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I go here every time we stay in Virginia Beach, VA for vacation! They never disappoint! Wait staff was so good. Accommodating us even when asking to be relocated from outside when we were attacked by flies. The food was fantastic as usual. Sadly, the pork chop I had last time was off the menu. But I loved my filet just as much! We would not hesitate to come back again anytime.
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Alex VIP
Washington, D.C. Area40 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we had in VB. Pleasantly greeted, promptly seated. Very nice waiter and delicious food. Highly recommend!
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John
Virginia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal experience! Absolutely love eating here and highly recommend anyone visiting or for locals.
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Jo
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delish delish delish. Bloody Mary gazpacho with huge lumps of crab to start, the rice paper halibut was delightfully spicy, and the crab cake SUPER rich. Just huge lumps of crab barely being held together. Had a Tricky Ricky cocktail- super refreshing, cucumber forward and just a tiny touch of sweetness. A great meal!
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Dean
Virginia6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Portions a little small but no complaint. However be sure to bring cash or get hit with 4% up charge.
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Wesley
Philadelphia County4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our overall experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. Based on the reviews, we were looking forward to it and were let down. We were brought the wrong drinks twice and we waited over 45 minutes before our appetizer was brought out. It appeared that we were forgotten. Our food was then rushed after that and one entrée was overcooked, and the other was undercooked. The price of the food did not reflect the quality here. Based on this visit, I would not recommend it.
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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 4.8 stars by 1305 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

100 Virginia Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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

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