Duck Dive Tavern — Restaurant in Virginia Beach

• BEWARE!!!!!!* YOU WILL BE ASSAULTED AND THEY DONT CARE** I will start by saying my intentions are never to throw dirt on a companies name but when something like this happens and they do not show an ounce of concern I feel I have to let the public know what type of establishment you are dealing with.

I am deeply disappointed and disturbed by an incident that occurred at this establishment on Sunday 3/23. My 23-year-old sister was assaulted by a staff member while waiting to use the restroom. This attack was completely unprovoked and witnessed by several individuals, including security personnel who had to intervene.

The staff member, described as a African American male around 5'9" with an average build, pulled her hair so violently that it was torn from her scalp, causing her to bleed. Despite the severity of the situation, the staff member was escorted out of the back of the building, and we were not provided with his full name, which is crucial for following up with the authorities.

This traumatic experience has left my sister deeply distressed, and it raises serious concerns about the safety and accountability at this establishment. I urge the management to take immediate and transparent action to address this incident and ensure the safety of their patrons.

I am not sure why they aren't willing to share the name of the person who did this when it was clearly witnessed by many people that she was standing in line minding her business and was attacked!! This can easily be you wife, your daughter, your mom and it is EXTREMELEY shocking of the lack of concern that was displayed not only by the staff but upper management. YOUVE BEEN WARNED! I do not wish this on anyone!

I also emailed the GM Liza and have yet to hear back and there is no number available to...

Before I forget to leave a review — get the brussels sprouts!! They have some kinds of salty honey Sauce that I thought would need a touch of vinegar to be balanced, but they're fantastic as-is. I've ordered brussels at dozens of restaurants over the years, and these are top 3 in terms of both balanced flavor & doneness (think brussels sprout french fries for the single leaves and soft but crunchy halves; they gotta teach me their frying technique!!). We also got a dozen wings with half sweet chili & half Nashville hot (like 2/10 level heat, to very mild) plus ranch for both, and they were really good. My bf got a cheesesteak with truffle fries, which he liked, but as someone who has to eat grain-free, I appreciated all the rice-free, corn-free, wheat-free food options.

We stopped in on a Friday night around 8 and it was about half full, though as we left they were putting aside chairs for the DJ they were having later, so while that's not our scene, the staff was incredibly attentive amd the food here is fantastic. My bf described it as a clean dive without any of the creep factor (I'm paraphrasing). Only wish we were here one more night so I could grab more wings...

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Duck Dive Tavern is an absolute gem! We stopped in for Taco Tuesday and were blown away by the quality and value. The $3 chicken and beef tacos were flavorful and generously portioned, but the real standout was the bulgogi tacos — a delicious twist with bold, savory flavor that we’ll be coming back for. We also tried the steamed shrimp, which turned out to be a true highlight of the night — perfectly cooked, fresh, and seasoned just right.

The drink menu is extensive and creative, with cocktails that are made fresh to order. Everything we tried was well-balanced and refreshing. The atmosphere was lively and upbeat, with a fun crowd that gave the place great energy. It’s definitely a social, laid-back vibe that’s perfect for meeting friends or starting a night out.

We noticed they also offer live music, which adds to the charm, although we’re not sure which nights it’s scheduled. Between the fantastic food, drinks, and ambiance, Duck Dive Tavern easily earned this 5-star review. Highly recommend checking it out, especially on a Tuesday — you won’t be...