Le Yaca - Virginia Beach

Name: Le Yaca - Virginia Beach
Address: 741 First Colonial Rd Ste 107, Virginia Beach, VA, United States, 23451
Telephone: (757) 500-4773
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2479 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Le Yaca began in a tiny, country village(Courchevel)in the French Alps in 1964.Daniele Bourderau & Gerard decided that it would be fun to open a small restaurant. When friends learned of their plans they told the hopeful restaurateurs that they were crazy to think that people would drive 8 kilometers on a winding, icy road for dinner. Daniele and Gerard hesitated for 3 months and then decided: “yaca le faire,” a contraction of the French phrase “ il n’y a qu’a le faire” which basically means “let’s do it.” They called the restaurant Le Yaca as a gag. But the name caught on with customers, who were amused by the pun and contributed to the restaurant’s lore by inventing “yaca-isms ” of their own: yaca y aller (let’s go). Daniele came to the United States & opened Le Yaca in Williamsburg. Daniel Abid bought le Yaca in 2001. Daniel worked and trained in such prestigious places as “Le Pre Catelan” and “Lenotre” in Paris; “L’Amandier” and “Roger Verge; and to top it all off “Alain Ducasse.”

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(757) 500-4773
Website
http://leyacavirginiabeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Daniel Abid
Private party facilities
Saint-Tropez Dining Room – 27 guests capacity – full-privacy Le Yaca “The Bar Area” – 50 guests capacity – semi-private Entire Restaurant – 150 guests (excluding Terrace capacity of 20 guests) *With Audio and visual equipment, expect to lose 10-15 seats For more information, contact: leyacavbcecile@gmail.com

Location
741 First Colonial Rd Ste 107 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Saturday & Sunday Brunch
$39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
From 11am to 2:15pm, we will be serving our 4 course Brunch Menu only, it includes a Brunch drink and our Chocolate croissant. Please visit our website for more information regarding the menu.

Popular dishes

Soupe du Jour / Soupe á l'Oignon$8.00
Seasonal Soup of the day / Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup
Salade Verte$8.00
House salad, grapes & Traditional Dijon vinaigrette
L'Assiette de Fromages$16.00
Chef's selection of 4 Artisanal Cheeses & condiments
Salade Végétarienne$16.00
Endive, Avocado, Asparagus tips, Heart Palm, Heirloom Tomato, Du Puy Lentils & Sherry vinaigrette
Les Escargots$15.00
5 baked Snails, tomato concassée, garlic & parsley butter
Le Saumon Cru$15.00
Salmon* carpaccio marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, capers & chives
Le Thon$15.00
Hand cut Ahi Tuna Tartare*, seared Tuna & ginger vinaigrette
Coquilles Saint-Jacques aux Truffes$25.00
Pan seared Diver Sea Scallops, crispy potatoes & Truffle vinaigrette
Les Crevettes & Asperges$20.00
Wild Shrimps, orzo risotto, asparagus & Champagne Saffron sauce
La Crêpe au Crabe$20.00
French "Crêpe" filled with Lump Crab meat, spinach, Béchamel & Swiss cheese
Le Saumon$20.00
Grilled Scottish Salmon, crispy potatoes & spinach, Shallot Beurre Blanc or Heart healthy sauce with Heirloom tomatoes
Le Crabe$20.00
Baked local Jumbo Lump Crab cake & Beurre Blanc sauce
Coquilles Saint-Jacques et Crevettes au Gratin$20.00
Pan seared Diver Sea Scallops & wild Shrimps baked with Orzo risotto & seasonal vegetables
Le Homard$27.00
Grilled Maine Lobster tail, crispy potatoes & Shallot Beurre Blanc sauce OR Truffle vinaigrette
Suprême de Volaille Paillard$17.00
Sautéed Chicken breast with vegetables medley & Lemon capers parsley butter sauce
Le Filet Mignon de Boeuf$30.00
6oz Beef Tenderloin*, crispy potatoes, sautéed spinach, vegetables medley & your choice of sauce: Roquefort cream sauce / Peppercorn Demi-Glace / Mushroom, tarragon, shallot sauce
Steak Frites$30.00
12oz Ribeye*, French fries & Béarnaise sauce
Les Escalopes de Boeuf$20.00
7oz Beef Scallopini with vegetables medley, spinach & your choice of sauce: Lemon capers herbs brown butter or Mushroom, tarragon, shallot sauce
Le Duo d'Agneau$22.00
Merguez & Lamb rack* au jus, Du Puy Lentils, pesto & fine ratatouille
Ravioles de Royan à la Provençal$20.00
Ravioles de Royan, tomato concassé, ratatouille, butter sauce parmesan

Happy Hour

from 5pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday

Special Wine by the Glass

Sparkling
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Rose
Pinot Noir
Cabernet
Grenache

Beer

Kronenbourg
Brooklyn Lager
Bud Light
Stone

Classic Cocktail

Vodka
Gin Martini
French 75
Cosmopolitan
Negroni

Wednesday, Burger & Wine Special

$20++; Your choice of

House Salad
Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup
Soup of the Day
Le Yaca Burger
Hereford burger served on a brioche bun, tomato, onion & Béarnaise sauce
Side of French Fries
1 Glass of House Chardonnay or Cabernet

Thursday, Lamb Trio & Wine Special

$37++; Your choice of

House Salad
Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup
Soup of the Day
Le Trio d'Agneau
Lamb loin, Merguez & Lamb chop* au jus, Du Puy Lentils & Ratatouille
Raspberry Soufflé
1 Glass of Wine Chosen by the Sommelier

What 2,479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

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Winelover
Richmond
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular as always! Consistently the best restaurant in Virginia Beach.
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Hank
Richmond
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely dining experience, as usual. Food was excellent, service was excellent as well. It is not inexpensive, but it is well worth eating here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been here many times Always outstanding in every way
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NANCYP
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, service and food was very good. We always enjoy having Gabriel wait on us. He always remembers having waited on us before. The whole dining experience is always nice. I look forward to coming back again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent and food was delicious.
TO
TORK
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect, from the time we sat down to leaving, the dining experience was wonderful! The Fennel soup was so good we wanted to buy a quart! I had the flounder and my wife had the lamb tenderloin. Our server was amazing, the entire staff served with excellence.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and amazing service. First time trying French food and it did not disappoint.
DH
DonH
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to and I dine out at fine dining at least 3 times per month in various cities. This is as must for anyone who loves elegant fresh food.
GZ
GrandmaZ
Richmond
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite fine dining restaurant in Virginia Beach (and we have several)! Everything from the moment we walk in until we leave is ABSOLUTELY delightful. The manager and staff are formal, but pleasant. We dine here frequently and ALWAYS have a delicious and enjoyable meal. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best mother's day meal ever
GH
GraceH
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible for their Mother's Day fixed menu. The staff was gracious and did an excellent job.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal in VA. Beach ever Great caring service
DK
DanielK
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my parents and wife to dinner for Mother’s Day. They run a special menu for that meal, 3 courses, slightly restricted on what they courses are but there is something for anyone’s taste. The food and service are absolutely outstanding. World class. The ambience is also very nice. It is appropriate to take someone there for a special occasion. It is NOT cheap however. I only dropped the “value” rating because of the overall expense. It was among the best meals I have ever eaten, hands down, and I WILL go back again. But, dinner+drinks+tip for 4 people was $500. Up to you to decide if that is worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience5
The place is pretty, but the food was overpriced. In addition to being overpriced, it wasn’t very good.
JF
JohnF
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As always, Le Yaca provided an incredible experience. We were there for Mother's Day. Although they were extremely busy, service was perfect and the meal was spectacular!!
GH
GeneH
Richmond
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Mother’s Day lunch. Never disappointed ! Superior owners and waitstaff.
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Radhika
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding experience as Always ! Excellent Mother’s Day Brunch. Exceptional food!
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Dawn
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food service for Mother’s Day brunch was slower than usual, but food was excellent as always.
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TPDKBD
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Le Yaca is simply our favorite restaurant in the Hampton Roads area. It excels in every category and does so with consummate professionalism. The food is a stunning experience that continues to surprise and excite at every course. Service is quiet, efficient, and unobtrusive, but immediately available when needed. Tables are placed so that guests may have an intimate meal if so desired, without worrying about the proximity of other guests. We love this restaurant! PS: they might also make the best cup of cappuccino in Virginia Beach.
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Keith
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way! La Yaca continues to be the finest restaurant in Hampton Roads.
DT
DeeT
Dallas
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
Beautiful restaurant. Unfortunately the service was extremely slow - we waited over an hour for our food & no one came by to let us know until my husband flagged down another waiter to inquire about it. Then our waitress came over & rolled her eyes to tell us it was all about the kitchen. We never had a smile or cordiality until it was time to pay the bill (tip) The salad condisted of romaine lettuce & sliced red grapes, the entrees were mediocore at best. It's really a shame to have such a lovely elegant looking place that delivers way below their potential and adds insult to injury with their over priced menu. Frankly La Madeleine serves far better French Food. We are from out of state visiting & our local friends had warned us about this place but we decided to try it anyway - we should have listened!
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Travelsforfood
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience, definitely recommend to anyone celebrating a special occasion.
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kents
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! That’s all I can say. The crème brûlée was to die for. Don’t skip dessert!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic food in wonderful atmosphere. Classic French dining experience with excellent value
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Earthmaster
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We did the 5 course dinner with wine pairing and every part was perfect.
DA
DonA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Very upscale. Priced somewhat high for what is offered. We were not overly impressed with dinner. Lunch seems to be a better choice.
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localguy
Richmond
231 reviews
vip
5.0
231 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a group of 5 and 4 of us ordered the crab cakes. They are so delicious, the best in Virginia Beach! One friend ordered the halibut special which he enjoyed too. the service was wonderful and very attentive. We look forward to our next visit.
RT
RalphT
Richmond
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food, great service pleasant surroundings. What else could you ask for!
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Pierre
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Had the Thursday night lamb special. Great food, good value!
BM
BillMVB
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had the Thursday night lamb special, it was great. It came with soup, three types of lamb and desert.
PP
PattiP
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have not been to Le Yaca in a couple of years so were we looking forward to it. We were not disappointed; it was exactly how we remembered, from the fabulous service to the warm and relaxing ambience, it was a wonderful evening! The food was nothing short of superb! It was our anniversary and the staff and chef made it very special for us! Thank you to all of you! We will be back much sooner next time.
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star
Richmond
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
BY FAR THE MOST OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND FOOD IN THE AREA. CANNOT SAY ENOUGH.
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localguy
Richmond
232 reviews
vip
5.0
232 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a wonderful experience at Le Yaca. The food is sooo delicious and the service is spot on. No complaints here. We look forward to our next visit.
DE
DebraE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely slow passed dinner with friends. Great service and food .
JW
JillW
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
NC
NickC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was great and the ambiance modest. The prices really weren't that bad. I was a little underwhelmed by some of the food. We got the steak, shrimp, and crab cake. The crab and shrimp were great but the steak was only okay.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and atmosphere
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Raoul
Richmond
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Le Yaca’s Sunday Brunch is the finest in Virginia Beach. Each dish has been carefully considered, and the result is delicious French cuisine! The croissant chocolate alone make the experience delightful!
PL
PeggyL
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again an outstanding brunch. We were fortunate to have Gabriel as our waiter. He is not only knowledge but so personable and attentive. Our meals were top-notch and we always look forward to our visits to Le Yaca!! Keep up the great work!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect brunch with friends. We will be back

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Le Yaca - Virginia Beach is rated 4.9 stars by 2479 OpenTable diners.

Le Yaca - Virginia Beach does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

741 First Colonial Rd Ste 107 Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Additional information

Neighborhood
Virginia Beach
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Abid
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://leyacavirginiabeach.com/
Phone number
(757) 500-4773
Private party facilities
Saint-Tropez Dining Room – 27 guests capacity – full-privacy Le Yaca “The Bar Area” – 50 guests capacity – semi-private Entire Restaurant – 150 guests (excluding Terrace capacity of 20 guests) *With Audio and visual equipment, expect to lose 10-15 seats For more information, contact: leyacavbcecile@gmail.com

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Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Steak Frites

House Salad

Les Escargots

A La Carte Bar Menu

Soupe du Jour / Soupe á l'Oignon$8.00

Salade Verte$8.00

L'Assiette de Fromages$16.00

Salade Végétarienne$16.00

Les Escargots$15.00

Le Saumon Cru$15.00

Le Thon$15.00

Coquilles Saint-Jacques aux Truffes$25.00

Les Crevettes & Asperges$20.00

La Crêpe au Crabe$20.00

Le Saumon$20.00

Le Crabe$20.00

Coquilles Saint-Jacques et Crevettes au Gratin$20.00

Le Homard$27.00

Suprême de Volaille Paillard$17.00

Le Filet Mignon de Boeuf$30.00

Steak Frites$30.00

Les Escalopes de Boeuf$20.00

Le Duo d'Agneau$22.00

Ravioles de Royan à la Provençal$20.00

Happy Hour

Special Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Rose

Pinot Noir

Cabernet

Grenache

Beer

Kronenbourg

Brooklyn Lager

Bud Light

Stone

Classic Cocktail

Vodka

Gin Martini

French 75

Cosmopolitan

Negroni

Wednesday, Burger & Wine Special

House Salad

Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup

Soup of the Day

Le Yaca Burger

Side of French Fries

1 Glass of House Chardonnay or Cabernet

Thursday, Lamb Trio & Wine Special

House Salad

Signature Mountain-Style French Onion Soup

Soup of the Day

Le Trio d'Agneau

Raspberry Soufflé

1 Glass of Wine Chosen by the Sommelier

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