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Eat. An American Bistro, Virginia Beach, VA

Eat. An American Bistro

4.8 (1305)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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2 people
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
  • 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.
  • 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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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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Eat. An American Bistro

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
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