Eat: An American Bistro

"I'm not some wanna be food critic, and rarely post reviews at all. This place has been a favorite of mine for years but tonight made me grab the phone. Oyster stew was one of the best dishes I've ever had. The paella is always fantastic, and authentic. But on a cold winter evening, the oyster stew brought it home. The French onion special also was nothing short of excellent. 5 stars is the absolute least I could do. Support this local gem, you'll be lucky you did. World class/5"

"Found this little gem by accident after finding out Surfriders was closed for the season. Didn't think much about the place when I first walked in but this place blew me away!!! The food was from a different world! We had grilled octopus, vegetable lasagna, and a crab cake. I couldn't be happier. It was the best crab cake I've ever eaten. The octopus was cooked to perfection. The vegetable lasagna was rich and equisite. My new favorite place to eat in VA Beach!!"

"We like to eat and we like to eat good food. From the cocktails to the appetizers, to the entrees to the desserts, Eat put out amazing fare! I've had the $50 burger at another local restaurant and the Hasselhof put it to shame. Book a date night here today! You're gonna love it!!!"

"We came in around 830 on May 27th, to celebrate our elopement. The restaurant has a relaxing ambiance. The bartender was authentic and easygoing. Fellow patrons were cool and vibrant. Oyster Rockefeller and dumplings were DELICIOUS!!! Drinks were awesome. Check it out!"

"Cold and windy Friday night took us to this little corner of the beach. The place is small from the entrance, but it seems roomy enough for all the bustling inside. Good used of space I think. This Bistro is pricey, but we were here just for the appetizers, which ranges from $12 to $24. We ordered the Korean wings (10 for $20), the Spanish octopus, and personal size pizza ($16) which is not on the menu. The pizza was great according to my family, topped with cheese, greens, tomatoes, and fried egg. I enjoyed it also, but the dough was more like spongy. Almost the same texture as the complimentary bread, and not enough pull when bitten. It’s still a good pizza, but the dough should be really good for what you are paying. The octopus was a letdown for me. Too much for some chewy chunks of octopus on a bed of bitter chopped olives. Not recommended. Finally, the Gouchujang Wings were good. Sauce was great, but the wings were over fried. The breading was too crunchy that it almost hard, and the chicken itself was almost dry. Overall, good experience. Service was great, so we’re coming back for the main course."