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: 4.7

4.7 (1296)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

4005 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for business meals

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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 1,296 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Eat. An American Bistro delights with its "amazing service" and "impeccable food," offering an "eclectic menu" with standout dishes like soft shell crab and oysters Rockefeller. Diners praise the "fantastic daily specials" and "exquisite cuisine," making it a "hidden gem" for both regulars and newcomers alike.

1,296 Reviews

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Wesley
Philadelphia County3 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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Jenny
California Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing and the food was impeccable. I've never had to close my eyes and almost cry over a meal. Absolutely amazing.
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David
Virginia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were 7 of us and we had a fantastic experience . The food and beverages were excellent. We had a wonderful waiter who was very accommodating . Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Davin VIP
Virginia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most wonderful filet and appetizers… one of the best steaks I’ve ever had!!
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Chris VIP
Virginia53 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food at great customer service. We sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome and gave great recommendations. Would definitely go again.
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Alyssa
Northwest Florida1 review
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and the ambiance, but the prices were a bit high for what you’re getting. Would not repeat here, but I did enjoy the food - got the pot stickers, brusselsprouts, the deviled eggs, and the ahi tuna. The drinks were also fair; not the beats
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Jeff
Virginia2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Eclectic menu but short of seafood options…and pricey
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Peggy
Virginia14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! This restaurant never disappoints.
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Hobbs VIP
Virginia15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best soft shell crab special over rice noodles and Asian salad
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olena VIP
Miami - Dade55 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five stars all around!!!! Outstanding!!!!! Compliments to the chef, bartender and all staff!!
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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 4.7 stars by 1296 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 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 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

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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