I've only been to one other Bay Local location and LOVED my meal, so last week, my husband and I were in the area and decided to check out their newest location on General Booth. It was early on a Friday morning, so we were seated right away. - Parking - Private lot. - Vibe- WOW! The design of this place is absolutely stunning! From the time you walk up to the entrance, to the time you leave, there are so many things to look at! It's Coastal Living mixed with old. If I'm not mistaken, the've incorporated some antique church windows and I believe they have some pews in there for seating (I think that's what my husband was sitting on). It's very spacious, lots of light and just so many things to look at. I LOVED it! They also have quite the outdoor patio area and great for the upcoming warmer months. - Sips - Mocha latte - it was great! They use Segafredo coffee here. - Noms - Based on my bennie at the previous location (I got the Bay Local bennie which is made with fried oysters), I stuck with the bennies for this visit. I decided to switch it up though and got the fried chicken bennie. The chicken was great, loved the hollandaise sauce and it's paired with sauteed spinach and bacon bits. I did think that the eggs were a tad overcooked, but I still enjoyed the meal! It really is a big meal though, so I ended up packing up the other bennie to take home. Breakfast burrito - this was a massive burrito and my husband enjoyed it. He too, packed up a good chunk of it to take home. This dish only comes with tortilla chips and does not have the option to switch it out to another side. - Things to note - *an automatic 18% gratuity is added to every check, regardless of party size *menu items cannot be altered *they have an early bird menu, which is great for more economical options Overall, the place is absolutely stunning and fun with great food and generous portions. The gal who helped us was super sweet, helpful and personable. Bay Local is known for their bennies, so you can't go wrong with any, but my fave is still the Bay Local bennie! Stay safe, Friends! read more

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My husband and I had brunch here last weekend and it was great. The staff were very attentive. I had the light house omelet with Parmesan tots. My Bloody Mary was perfect. I will definitely return. read more

Good food with huge servings! Come here with an appetite because this spot is sure to give you a large serving. French toast was actual French bread and was tasty. We stopped by on a Friday for brunch and there was about a 30 min wait. They have some outdoor seating but it can get a little toasty. Overall: this spot was yummy but crowded. I would consider revisiting in the off season! read more

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Server was great, she made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was very nice and i loved the ambiance. They food did not take long and it was delicious. We even had a few drinks and they were tasty also. I would definitely go again. read more

Bay Local Eatery - The "just right" (shrimp and grits) and the "Sammie" (bacon egg and cheese croissant with tots. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Had lunch today and had a small issue with our order, nothing of any magnitude. The staff and managers went over the top to take us from pretty happy to a wow moment! Great food but even better staff read more

Everything was great! Service, hot food, and seated immediately outside on this beautiful spring day. Thank you! read more

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You can't tell, but this used to be a Pizza Hutu I recall going here everyday after high school. They did a great job remodeling with the beach decor in an elegant gold and emerald green. It's very bright inside with the option to wait outside with a ton of seating, in the lounge area outside, or at the bar. The food was great as usual, large portions and, fast service, and more parking space. We got here at a good time after the breakfast rush so seating took no more than 5 minutes. Glad they're open longer on Saturdays. read more

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Love everything about this place. Prompt, courteous, and attentive service was the first thing I noticed. Very pleasant and friendly and we had a group of six. Selection: the menu has such a wonderful variety of entrees. I was debating on 3 right up until it was my turn (I will definitely be back for the Reuben). The fried chicken and waffle was my phenomenal- waffle warm and flaky and the chicken hot and cooked just right! Place has fantastic interior and exterior seating with plenty of room for a big fella like me to move around. Prices were very competitive considering the quality and amount of food we got coupled with the fantastic service! read more

Tried out this new spot, and let me tell ya, it's beautiful! We're a frequenter of the Laskin Rd one but this new spot is closer to us and it's great! Same delicious mimosas and food. It was a 45 minute wait around 1030 on a Sunday. We scored 2 seats at the bar after 5 minutes, and hung out with Nancy, SHE ROCKS! Perfect timing. The food never disappoints, avocado toast was fresh and yummy. The Big Al was great, chicken was nice and crispy, everything came out at temperature, nice and hot! Quick too! Great job to the designer, the place has a nice fresh feel to it and is super bright. read more

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Beautiful restaurant! The food was tasty. My beau got a BLT with the emphahsis on BACON. I got the tastiest crab cake sandwich I've ever had outside my own kitchen. The potato salad was "out-of-the -ordinary." (I'd love to have their recipe!) Portions were large enough that we each brought half of our lunch home for later. Definitely worth the 10-minute drive from the main drag. read more

I adore this location! I had go to shore drive before this one opened. It's beautiful inside and out. Even the restroom is so eye catching. They did amazing with decor and also seating. Seating is plentiful. I've ordered a few dishes so far and my favorite is their avocado toast. It's just so fresh and delicious! Portions here are great! I feel I get a lot for my buck and I always leave happy, and full. The staff member's here are extremely kind and patient. I love how welcoming everyone is. Definitely stop in soon for great food and great atmosphere. read more

Went to breakfast to celebrate my grandkids birthday and it did not disappoint!! Service was awesome!! Food came out quick, and portions are HUGE!! Prices are very fair and you definitely get your moneys worth!! read more

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Pancakes were amazing sever was very nice even though my complicated order she did question it the reason this is not 5 stars is it was way to loud but it is what it is not there fault and the interior was really nice highly recommend. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This location of Bay Local is quite disappointing. The hostesses weren't friendly at all although our waiter was decent. She didn't really do much service probably because of the automatic 18% gratuity which felt unfair especially since there were no signs saying that up front and it wasn't mentioned in the beginning as well. The food was good but not that good. The Bay Local Benny is great, parmesan garlic tots were better at other locations. The Calamari was too salty and the serving was tiny considering it was almost $16. The chicken on the chicken and waffles were dry and plain, it wasn't crispy either. The place was decorated nicely but that doesn't mean anything if service and food quality is below average. Overall, I'd rather go to the Shore Dr. location, unless it has changed over there as well. read more

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Out of all 3 locations of Bay Local Eatery, this location is the newest and serves up the best variety and freshest of ingredients. I ordered the Willis Wharf omelet which was absolutely delicious. It has mixed greens topped with fried oysters! And delicious sauce. The omelet comes with biscuit or toast; cheese grits or Parmesan tots or home fries. I got the biscuit (which is served with butter and jelly). My friend ordered the avocado toast which comes with mounds of arugula, sliced tomato and radish but small only as a garnish, which had more radish). She also ordered Tini (play of words here, it's really spelled tini) dessert which wasn't tiny at all! The brownie sundae was good. Service is not 5 stars: they forgot the sundae order and still added automatic 18% gratuity to check; even when menu indicated 18% gratuity is added for parties of at least 5. read more

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The bay local Benny was delish The Rueben I love Rueben this was really good And the drinks of course are always great Service was great read more

Food was amazing and delicious! Our server was friendly and provided excellent care. Love the decor! Will definitely return!

Love bay local at red mill. Every time I come, I get something different. I definitely recommend the breakfast shots with bacon though. I like that each part comes in two separate glasses instead of one already mixed together. The bacon is a nice finishing touch too. Service is always friendly here and the atmosphere is absolutely adorable. Whoever decorated this location did a great job. read more

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The service was not as good this time. It was pretty busy. There was a delay in getting our order. My hubby's food was a bit cold. Otherwise , it was a pleasant visit. We were seated immediately. The staff was pleasant and the food that was still warm was delicious. The cocktails were delicious per usual. If you come during a busy time, be sure to stop a server to check on your food if it takes a bit long. It's an automatic 18% gratuity which is a problem when their is not one waiter taking care of you. They perform by committee. The manager did remove the charge from my husband's meal so I'm happy they took care of the cold food. read more

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Fabulous brunch and quick service with a clean environment so we were both happy. We both ordered practically the same thing, soft shell crabs bennies but I had tater tots and Hubs had steak fries. Sadly his fries were overly cooked so when the server asked he did get it exchanged for cheesy grits which was so delicious. Mine was perfect! This particular Bay Local Eatery site was new for both of us but we will read more

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Very costal vibes and the food was awesome for brunch all day!. Also the service was good and the server was really so attentive of our needs. So my husband love his biscuit and gravy. read more

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When we walked into Bay Local for the first time (general booth) we felt like we just walked into a gorgeous spacious Cuban restaurant in Havana from a 1940's movie. The lighting was warm and the tables, chairs and wooden benches were handsome. The staff was pleasant and our waitress was very attentive. But a word on acoustics: If you're looking for a nice quiet place for lunch, this is not the place! With the high ceilings and little to dampen the sound, noise levels are pretty high. Just be aware. Some may find that a big plus. I had a custom omelette with ham and swiss with home fries. Unfortunately, it wasn't cooked to order and the overall taste was unexceptional . At least the presentation was beautiful. I am sorry to say that the bread that accompanied the meal was stale. The real pleasant surprise was the desert: A beautiful, generous portion of very fresh fruit with a tiny dash of delicious lemon sorbet. The waitress did inform us right away that a mandatory 18% gratuity would be added to the check . I always am happy to give a generous tip if appropriate and this policy was a bit of a turnoff. Bay Local restaurants have a great reputation in Virginia Beach and I am sure this new location will improve. read more

Bay Local has always been my favorite brunch spot in the 757 and this new location is just as good! When we arrived on Sunday around 11:30 it was an hour and 20 minute wait for two. I walked around to scope out, what I assume, is the largest location they have to date. There are two bars, three seating areas inside, one outside dining space, and what looked like another outside waiting area with cornhole and other lawn games. This location is beautifully decorated and less gaudy than Shore Drive. Brighter than Laskin. Golden. Lots of green and natural elements that blend so well together. Even though we were given an hour-plus wait time, we grabbed vacant seats at the bar within 20 minutes of arriving. Sitting at the bar was a new experience for me at Bay Local and gave me a great appreciation for how efficiently their whole operation runs. I was right by the kitchen doors and it seems like the staff never stops moving. They're fast, friendly, and full of personality! I didn't catch anyone's name but we had three people serve us from start to finish. I was tempted to go with my favorite, The Bay Local Bennie, but opted for something new. I had the Fried Chicken Bennie with a side of Parmesan tots and two breakfast shots; the cookies & milk and the cinnamon toast crunch. Nothing disappointed. As per usual everything was delicious. The eggs were poached perfectly, the tots were crispy, and the fried chicken was well-seasoned and perfectly stacked. Perfection. No notes. A wonderful local joint and one that I hope continues to see great success in this region. read more

Go here!!! One of the best brunches I've had in a very long time. Make reservations if you can or arrive early, if you don't, be prepared for a long wait. My family (party of 8 adults and 1 toddler) celebrated my birthday here and service was top notch. The food was a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. The menu holds a wide variety of food options, some vegan, some seafood, some keto, etc.... It did get pretty loud, but I think it sorta depends on where you sit. We had other big(ger) parties around us so it was hard to hear the people sitting on the opposite end of me. The location of the restaurant is on such a busy street it's bound to always be packed, but still serve amazing food. I'll definitely be back to try other items. read more

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Bay Local has been a favorite brunch spot of mine for years when visiting VB. I've been to all their locations but this is by far the best. They've only been open for about a month and were packed! It was also Something In The Water weekend, so that probably added to the wait time. We were told an 1.5 wait but got in within 30 minutes. Plenty of outdoor seating and I love that you can grab a drink outside while waiting since the wait here can be super long. Atmosphere is modern and airy with a cute boho vibe. It is worth the wait! I love their spicy bloody mary and seasonal mimosa flavors, especially their apple cider one in the Fall/Winter. They have plenty of drinks to choose from and even a speciality coffee menu. We ordered vanilla cold brews to go. We ordered the Big Al which is a stuffed biscuit with cheddar, bacon, and sausage topped with house made sausage gravy. It was heaven on earth. For my side, I chose their notorious garlic parm tots. Husband ordered the crab cake bennie that came with two hearty crab cakes topped with crispy bacon. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Crab Cake Bennie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Service is great, the food was also great. Big portions, I usually don't even finish it all! The atmosphere is super nice and aesthetically pleasing. read more

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I love this new location! They have a beautiful outdoor seating and waiting area. And their inside is so bright and clean. They also have multiple bars as well while you wait. The wait was 30 minutes. After we ordered our food, it came it pretty fast. The food never disappoints. We bought the crab and spinach dip with Pita Chips, the One Love, and the Willis Wharf Omelette w| Rockefeller Mix which also comes with fried oysters . Our total came out to be $67 and a 18% gratuity is added to all checks, FYI. I highly recommend this place! read more

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1st time @ Bay Local. Came to try out BAY REUBEN. Probably the best Reuben sandwich in Hampton Roads. My new favorite. Hot Corned beef, just enough sauerkraut-not too much., melted swiss cheese on a marble rye. Side of thousand island & spicy mustard (no mustard for me). I had a side of tater tots which were crispy & good. This sandwich was big & juicy. Great tasting corned beef. Will definitely be back for seconds. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Bay Reuben - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The new location is located next to Cookout in the building that used to be a Pizza Hut. The decor of the restaurant is nice and the staff were nice as well. Unfortunately, there is not a 3.5 star option but that is what I feel it should be since the food was okay. I had the kitchen sink which was try and somewhat over the top with breakfast meats. I also tried the pancakes which was my favorite part of my meal. I had to try the cookies and crème breakfast shot and the orange crush. Both were good but I wouldn't have the shot again. Nonetheless, with the over saturation of these breakfast/brunch spots now in the immediate area it can be hard to decide which place to visit. read more

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Service was amazing; Eggs Benedict was delicious, but one of the two poached eggs, overdone. The restaurant is wonderfully decorated, but it's loud so it's difficult to hear people at your table. read more

The ambience was nice, it's just a very busy restaurant so be prepared for a wait. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and somehow get the job done even with so many customers. The food is so fresh, flavorful and delicious. I am definitely coming back! Pictures don't do the food justice. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Omelette with seafood - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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One of the best bloody Mary's I've ever had! Definitely recommend that and also the plate I posted. I forgot the name of it but it came with tuna and chicken salad and the most flavorful pita chips. The service was good. I like how gratuity is mandatory and there are no substitutions or modifications allowed. That shows me they make sure their staff is taken care of and also care about the integrity of their menu. The interior is fun and beautiful. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This place never disappoints. The food is always great and you can tell a lot of care goes into preparation, plating and presentation. The staff is very attentive. They got this place right. read more

Bay Local Eatery - This is half of my sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great food, service and ambiance. I ordered an iced latte, which I didn't care for at all. The fresh squeezed orange juice was so much better. I would definitely order the omelette and Parmesan tots again. The server was great and recommended a dip for the tots and omg that took it to the next level. Don't be turned off if there is a bit of a wait. It's worth it! read more

Bay Local Eatery - Chicks Beach Delight with garlic tots and fresh squeezed orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Avoid this bay local location!!!! Every time I come the service is horrible, the servers are incredibly rude and slow. I took my father here for Father's Day and we waited 3 hours just for our orders to be wrong. The other Bay local locations are great but I am incredibly disappointed in the General Booth one. read more

I enjoyed coming to Bay Local. This was a great time with my friends. We enjoyed the great food and service. Our waitress was Christine, she did a great job and would recommend her to anyone who can come and request a server if possible read more

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I always come here during weekend after my sunrise run and I've always enjoyed dining here. Ambiance and service are always great and food is phenomenal! You've gotta try their Bay Local Benny, the oysters are a must have. You can also get it in omelet! Highly recommended! read more

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Unfortunately, this visit was quite disappointing. Initially, we were promptly seated, but there was a significant delay before our server returned to take our order, and it took even longer for our meals to arrive. Despite ordering an appetizer, it never made it to our table. The noise level was so high that we could barely hear each other speak, and the adjacent table's volume was disruptive. Just as we began eating, we were asked if we needed to-go boxes, which felt premature and rushed. Although the server apologized for the missing appetizer and assured us it would be removed from the bill, the overall experience left much to be desired. Despite the automatic 18% gratuity, I still tipped on top of that out of habit, though in hindsight, it wasn't warranted given the subpar service. I normally get pictures of the food but that didn't happen because of the dissatisfaction throughout the meal. The tater tots were good the omelette was fine and the Big country my daughter liked. Overall, it was an unpleasant experience, and I won't be returning. read more

Bay Local Eatery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

First the waitress Miranda was great. The orange juice was really fresh pressed. The food was a no no. I had Kitchen Sink. The scrambled egg was filled with blocks of ready ham. Onions I should say one piece I found just one. The peel of the tomato also was there. The sausage was bleak cooked very gray, and our favorite drink namely cappuccino was just "coffee with milk in it" My girlfriend had pancakes ( 3) huge ones. The raspberry on it you could count them. The sausage was also cut open and looked not only bleek but not very appealing. After the question did you like it some 30% discount was given . The bill including 18% tip was $63 For breakfast very disappointed start of the day. read more

We came for brunch and everything about this restaurant was fantastic. Fun decor, super friendly wait staff, fabulous brunch drinks (fruit loops shooters! Sorbet mimosas!), fast service, tasty coffee, amazing food, and a pitch perfect playlist for a fun morning outing. It might be worth a trip to Virginia Beach just to come here. If I could give six out of five stars I would. read more

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