Zoes Steak & Seafood

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Address:
713 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4114

Neighborhood:
Virginia Beach

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.zoesvb.com
Email: info@zoesvb.com
Phone: (757) 437-3636
Hours of Operation: Dinner is served Monday through Saturday
Monday - Thursday (5:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Friday and Saturday (5:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
Closed Sundays
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Fusion / Eclectic
Executive Chef: Jerry Weihbrecht
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Special Events & Promotions: Sunday, November 24th 6 pm. Sunday Supper with Ron Nicholsen of Kelham Vineyards.

Reservations for this event can be made by calling our reservation desk (757-437-3636).

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Cross Street: Cypress
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Private parking lot. Complimentary valet parking on most nights.

A word from Zoes Steak & Seafood

Located at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Zoës originally opened in 2003, and re-opened under new ownership on March 16, 2009. Chef Jerry Weihbrecht has teamed with long time friend and renowned sommelier, Marc Sauter, as well as devoted restaurant goers Bill and Joni Greene, to continue the Zoës… legacy with the same great location, friendly staff, soothing ambience, and award-winning food and spirits.

Together, their hope is to offer their guests a wonderful dining experience that has a comfortable, familiar atmosphere, yet that special touch of class that makes Zoës “the place to go when you absolutely must impress your guests.”

Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome. Sundays are reserved for private parties and Zoës Special Events.

Zoës is a completely non-smoking establishment. Continued

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"The Michael Shaps wine dinner was superb!!! Had to be the best wine dinner we've ever attended. The chef's pairings matched the wine perfectly. Can't wait to come back!"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"This was our fourth dinner at Zoes-the food and service were top notch!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Our second visit to Zoe's was even better than the first, this time for Valentine's Day. Too bad the heavly volume preventing Mark from providing his stellar wine paring service, but the food was outstanding and our waiter Tim was fantastic. My wife finally found a place that can properly prepare a lobster tail! Even the valet remembered our vehicle without prompting. All around a great evening!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Great to be surprised with a better than expected dining experience, that's what we found at Zoes. The food was great, the wine selection is very good (price range is extreme, but you can find some great wines in any price range), the service was spot on with both our server Kate and the wine connoisseur (can't remember her name, sorry). My wife and I chose the wine pairing meal, we love good wine but don't know a lot about choosing one, Zoes does, it made the dinner all work. We have spent more in this area for a lot less, we will be back to Zoes. Bob & Tammy"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"I propose to my fiance' here didn't warn anyone and the manager just happened to see it and took pictures sent them to me and gave us two complimentary champagne glasses for I urge toast at out wedding very nice romantic place"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I had never been to Zoe's and took a shot based on online reviews and Zoe's website itself. Glad I did! Exactly what I was looking for. Creative original outstanding food, comfortable trendy upscale feel and ambience. Our booth was very private while still being able to feel the vibe of the surroundings. Service was friendly and knowledgeable, completely professional. Our server was more of a guide through our meal, helping us through the menu selections, wine recommendations and the deserts ensuring we completely enjoyed our evening. Zoe's isn't the cheapest place you can eat, but it's worth every penny."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"We selected the four course menu with wine pairing. Sommelier Angela Jackson listened to our likes and dislikes and selected perfect wines for each course. We had the salad of the day which had a delicious green goddess dressing and cured salmon. Appetizers were lob pops complimented by delicious blackberry deduction. We each selected the 6 oz filet mignon and it was absolutely perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, On the side we ordered the mac and cheese to share and it is a meal within itself! Topped dinner off with a cheese platter which was excellently displayed with almonds, blueberries, figs, a fruit paste and warm bread. Everyone was customer oriented from our valet to our server, Kate, to Ms. Jackson. We will be back!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We started our date with Espresso Martinis which were great. Our server, Tim, explained everything about the restaurant, menu, wine list, and resident sommelier. We decided on the 4 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Wife-Spinach and tomato salad w/ fried goat cheese, LOB pops, 6 oz filet mignon, apple crisp. Me-THE iceberg, shrimp tempura, 6 oz filet mignon, dessert tasting. All four courses were paired with wines based on 3 questions from the sommelier: 1) prefer white or red? 2) sweet or dry? 3) adventurous or conservative? Marc, the sommelier, was extremely knowledgeable and attentive and took great care of us. WE WILL RETURN AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND ZOE'S!!!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Zoes is a favorite of ours, and it never disappoints. The food is great, there are always new and fun items on the menu, and the service is wonderful."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"I decided to take my Wife here in celebration of our 1 year Anniversary after being recommended by a good friend. The experience here is exactly that of a great romantic dinner. Their in-house Sommelier, Marc Sauter, with his extensive knowledge in respect to all levels of wine, was able to delicately pair our 3 course meals with the best wines in the world down even down to our desserts. The menu is no Cheesecake Factory menu but, that is because everything Zoé's chefs make is made to absolute perfection. We can't wait to attend one of their upcoming dinner events. Thanks for the wonderful experience!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I've known of Zoes for some time through reviews and word-of-mouth and finally got a chance to try it for myself. I was happy to see that Zoes is one of the upper scale restaurants that are offering cheese trays. The selection was outstanding and was presented very well. I had the surf and turf (shrimp and steak) that was prepared exactly as ordered with really good taste. I had the butterscotch pudding with pretzels. Whole sweet and salty are combinations that are sought after and I often love, it wasn't so much the case here. The pudding was very good but I was not fond of the pretzels. I would have almost preferred some small bits of bitter chocolate or some less sweet addition (vanilla wafer) for a flavor enhancement."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"We have been coming to Zoes for years when we are in the area and for special occasions. The service is always excellent and the food is always very good to excellent. Part of the menu changes regularly while some menu items are staples so there is always something on the menu to please everyone. We highly recommend Zoes."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Had an incredibly enjoyable experience at Zoe's. First impressions count, and it says something if the valet doesn't even give you a ticket for your car. Their restaurant week selections were all mouthwatering, along with the wine to complement it. Service and ambience were perfect. It is a bit on the pricier side, but every penny is worth it."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"Wonderful dinner enjoyed during Restaurant Week in VB. Food was excellent and service was fast and personal. Arrived ahead of our reservation and my party, and the place was quite busy, but the hostess offered seat me immediately. Chose to wait at the bar, and was served a perfect rye manhattan by a very attentive bartender. When my party arrived we were seated right away. Wait staff was available when we were ready and never interrupted our conversation. The wine list is one of the very best in Virginia, and there was no confusion of availability or vintage with our selection. Enjoyed a diverse and tasty cheese plate as an appetizer. My filet was cooked to perfection, and everyone of our party was pleased with there meals. Recommended!"
Dined on 1/14/2014
"We went with some friends during restaurant week and we're not disappointed. The food was delicious, especially the blue crab mac n cheese. An absolute must if you dine here, I have never tasted anything so delicious! The wine list was nice and our server, Stuart, was exceptional. Very friendly and thorough! All and all, we had a great time and will definitely be back."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"We went to Zoe's for Restaurant Week in VB. Fortunately, we were able to get a reservation. The food was superb. Notable was the sauce for the shrimp appetizer and the fried ice cream dessert. The steak was perfectly prepared. What is also great, is that the portions are eatable--not the huge overflowing plates. We had a great bottle of wine selected by the sommelier. This is a fantastic restaurant in Virginia Beach. We are already planning the next family special event to be held there."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"This is hands-down my favorite restaurant in town. They havea wonderful friendly staff and everything on the menus is to die for. I highly recommend their famous crab mac-n-cheese. The atmosphere is quite delightful as well. Great place for a romantic date."
Dined on 1/14/2014
"I listed noise level as energetic since we were there for New Years Eve. My wife and I were also there for a private wine tasting and follow on dining in the back room. It was a good experience with different ways to enjoy and identify wines."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Josh reserved us two seats at the bar, he was very helpful on the phone. Lauren was, as usual, very knowledgeable about the wines we were inquiring about. Her service was impeccable, one small example being my water glass was never less than half full. Marc talked to us about the busy holiday season and wine in general, one of our favorite topics. Cheese board was great with four options that were all different in taste and texture. Strip was cooked to a perfect mid-rare and seasoned nicely. The only drawback of the night was the very skinny asparagus. They were grilled perfectly but I am not a fan of the texture. My wife's wedge salad was nice with the bacon having a good smoky quality. Her shrimp was a little under seasoned."
Dined on 1/14/2014
"Simply the best. Always a perfect meal in a perfect spot. The changing menu keeps us going back frequently!"
Dined on 1/13/2014
"My husband and I had a 915 reservation and arrived around 9 & were.immediately escorted to our table. As always, even though they were extremely busy, service was amazing from the valet to the hostesses to the servers and server assistants. We had appetizers, entrees and dessert and enjoyed every bit of it. Bacon wrapped rockfish for me, steak for him. Delightful evening. One of our favorite details was the valet remembering us AND turning on the seat warmers for us!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Even though we had to be snowbirds because our reservation was at 5:30 (all we could get for a last minute New Year's Eve night out) we had a fantastic time. Our meal was wonderful from start to finish - the gorgonzola salad dressing was out of this world and our steaks (with hollandaise for mine) were cooked to perfection. Our server Tim was knowledgable, friendly and he didn't try to rush us through our meal. The "Hot Chocoloate" dessert was a great ending to this wonderful evening We will definitely go back."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Great food and great steaks for sure. WIne selection very good but overpriced. Bar wine of Leese-Fitch was priced per glass at price of a bottle. We were offered a "special" Venge Cab for dinner at a special 1/2 price of $79.99 for New Years; when we looked at the on line wine list we found the regular price to be $99.99 not the $159 we were told. Otherwise food was delicious but servers was obviously pushing to move us in and out as fast as possible; sorry, I don't care if its New Years; if I pay $250 for a dinner for 2, I want to take my time during dinner. The new section of the restaurant is nice but bright and stark; lacks ambiance."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We went to Zoe's for dinner on New Years Eve and the food as always was fabulous. We had reservations, arrived early and were seated promptly. For dinner we had the cowboy cut ribeyes which were cooked perfectly (medium rare for us) and the macaroni and cheese with crab along with grilled asparagus were perfect. For desert we had the hot chocolate and practically licked the bowl clean. We love Zoe's, it is our go-to restaurant for special occassions and highly recommend it to anyone who loves fine dining in a warm, friendly atmosphere."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"The food was great the service I will go there again"
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Food was excellent in every way - variety, well prepared and uniquely flavored. Prices are high so it's not an every day place, but for special occasions one cannot go wrong."
Dined on 12/23/2013
"Food & Wine Paring is a wonderful dining experience! The Sommelier, Mark, is very knowledgeable and took us on a journey with each course. The steaks at Zoes are flavorful and melt in your mouth tender. I absolutely loved the edamame hummus and the blue crab mac and cheese! The dining room is cozy and seating is comfortable, nice for date night or celebrating a romantic evening. Zoes employees a remarkable staff of friendly and professional individuals. Our food was prepared to our liking, proper temperatures, and throughout the meal we never felt rushed nor did we feel bothered by the wait staff."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"Everything I ordered came out barely warm including the filet Mignon. Waitress was more of sales person (attempting to sell appetizers and side dishes to pad the bill in my opinion) Waitress not attentive and also misrepresented time took to prepare meal and did not follow through on side dish as appetizer - came with the meal when I asked for it first as an appetizer) Food tasted good and I was starving so I did not send back. Best thing I had was a delicious martini - thank you bartender :-)"
Dined on 12/16/2013
"It was nasty outside but warm & cozy inside. This is the 3rd year that my husband & I have gone to Zoes to celebrate our anniversary. It was lovely as usual. We had the tasters menu and nothing could have made it better (unless the food could have had all it's calories removed before eating!). The food was delicious! Our server was attentive but not hovering. He made some excellent suggestions. They even had an anniversary card waiting for us on the table!"
Dined on 12/14/2013
"We will definitely be going back and raving about Zoe's to our friends!"
Dined on 12/14/2013
"Outstanding eclectic menu... Tasters menu enables diner to experience many of the tasteful small plates so able prepared. Outstanding service that stretches to all hands. Must haves are lobster pops, little necks Asti and seafood chowder. Planning next visit!"
Dined on 12/7/2013
"Tried new dishes, loved each and every one! The duck leg was absolutely divine."
Dined on 11/22/2013
"Another gem by the VB ocean front...leave Atlantic Ave and go inland a few blocks, you won't be sorry. One of the top 5 restuarants in the area, hands down."
Dined on 9/20/2013
"Zoe's is an incredible dinining experience. Try the 3 or 4 course meal with wine pairings. We had the 4 courses and they allow you to choose anything on the menu! You are not limited to appetizer, salad, entre, dessert if you choose otherwise. I started with scallops, the Lob pops, then the rabbit and finally the ribeye. All courses were excellent and the wine pairings superb. In fact I am searching now to buy the wine online! Zoe's is a must return everytime I visit VA Beach!"
Dined on 11/7/2013
"Zoes is by far the best higher end restaurant in Virginia Beach. Ever time we go they remember us and set our table they way we like it. Marc, the Sommelier, always has an interesting wine for us to chose from and has a great story to tell about the vineyard (he has actually been to most of them). The wine always paired with the food perfectly. Speaking of the food, it is amazing. There is always something new on the menu and each dish is exquisitely prepared. Our fillet was perfectly prepared and melted in our mouths. What else can we say, we are fans!!!"
Dined on 11/3/2013
"This past weekend my wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Zoe's, the restaurant had a nice atmosphere to it. The staff was very friendly and most importantly the food was great!"
Dined on 11/3/2013
"Absolutely no rushing you through this restaurant! From start to finish, you get a tailor-made taste experience with extremely well-informed wine recommendations. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this restaurant, and the pricing is very reasonable. This will definitely become a favorite in the rotation."
Dined on 11/2/2013
"Good food and pleasant waiter and especially nice valet in the parking area. We were seated under an AC vent however and even though we asked about either moving or the vent being closed, nothing was done. We were told the manager was notified and would turn the AC down, but there was no noticable difference--the shawls provided were minimal help. This might have been an excellent experience otherwise"
Dined on 10/20/2013
"Our eight year wedding anniversary is now out most memorable and much of that goes to the incredible experience we had at Zoe's. We found it in a search of romantic area restaurants and decided to book a reservation. There was valet parking and a card on our table in recognition of our special occasion. We both decided to go with their tasting menu with wine pairings and it was the best meal we have eaten. The somlier was attentive and thorough with our meal and the description of our selected wines. Yes, it's pricey, but for a special occasion, it's very much worth it. I know we will be making Zoe's a must for future celebrations."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"First time dining there. Nice decor. The waiter was efficient but lacked personality. I asked him about the Tasting menu and he gave a vague explanation. We told the waiter that one of our party was celebrating a birthday and was there anything special they did. He informed us If the birthday celebrant bought a dessert he would, " stick a candle in it". There was a good selection of steak entrees. There were two selections for seafood entrees. I tried the Mahi and while tasty, the portion was extremely small. Our experience was not what we expected ."
Dined on 10/20/2013

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