Virginia Beach Food Guide

Spent a long weekend at VA Beach 🏖️ The weather is still a bit chilly by the shore these days 😂 So we basically ate and slept for three days straight But surprisingly, the Chinese food and seafood there are absolutely amazing! So delicious 🦞🍜 🦪🦞 Seafood 1️⃣ The Atlantic This place is all over Xiaohongshu, and it did not disappoint! Apart from raw oysters (a bit salty) and raw clams, their grilled oysters are a must-try! Topped with cheese, spinach, and bacon — savory, rich, and flavorful 🧀 Their specials are also worth trying. We had the spicy soft-shell crab and lobster pasta — both were fantastic! 2️⃣ CP Shuckers Cafe and Raw Bar Super American and unpretentious 😂 The portions are huge! Raw oysters are cheap — 12 for $18, but not as cleanly prepared as the first place. Their mussels cooked with wine and garlic were light and delicious, not heavy at all. We also tried the fish & chips and crab cakes — fresh and full of natural seafood flavor! 🍜🍱 Chinese Food 1️⃣ Judy’s Sichuan This place serves Chinese food that’s not overly heavy or greasy. Must-order: Dry-Braised Eggplant — the sauce is absolutely divine! Dry-Fried Pork Intestines — cleaned thoroughly and packed with flavor. Dan Dan Noodles — rich sesame aroma. Mouthwatering Chicken — the seasoning is authentically Sichuan-style, and the chicken is boneless thigh meat (very American-friendly 😂). 2️⃣ Noodle Man A small shop specializing in Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles. The broth is authentic, and the noodles are hand-pulled perfectly! The beef portion is generous and super tender. We also tried the Taiwanese-style tomato beef brisket noodles with pickled greens — so good! They also have a variety of Sichuan and Jiangzhe-style dim sum. 🥤 Bubble Tea 1️⃣ The Whale Tea Besides bubble tea, they also serve adorable smiley face egg waffles 😊 Hope this helps for your next food adventure! 🍴✨ #VirginiaBeachEats #VAFood #FoodReview #StudentEats #DMVDining