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    Benny’s On The Ocean

    4.4 (56 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Half Cheese half roni pizza pie
    Austin J.

    Massive slices of pizza right on the beach! We brought friends here for their first time and they loved it. Truly an incredible and fun experience being right on the water. They have great outdoor seating and serve you super fast. Benny's has many locations and they're all consistently good (I've been to 5 locations) if you're in the area, make it a point to come here especially when the weather is nice! Whole pie is $38 which is great considering it can feed 4-8 people easily.

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    Danielle B.

    During my work trip in VA, I was told by a local who's originally from NYC that the closest I would get to a NY slice would be Benny's and another locally owned pizza shop. Since Benny's was closer, I decided to give them a try. What the kind lady failed to mention to me was that this pizza would be ENORMOUS! Imagine my face when I walked into Benny's, and they handed me a 28-inch pie! WOW!!! There was no way this pizza would fit in the backseat of my SUV, I had to take a few moments to clear out my trunk. It was that huge! I finally made it back to my hotel where my family and I literally marveled over how huge this pie was (did I mention I am a pizza fanatic!?) We finally couldn't take it anymore, and we dived in. The pepperoni slice wasn't bad at all. It was cooked perfectly with a generous amount of cheese and toppings. I couldn't make it through one slice, although I certainly did try, lol. Would I purchase a whole pie again? Probably not. One slice is definitely more than enough to fill you up. However, if you're vacationing on the boardwalk and looking for a massive and filling slice, definitely check them out. Benny's is located on the VA beach boardwalk. There were 2 small indoor tables, and they also offered a covered outdoor seating area for larger groups.

    Pepperoni Whole Pie
    Karen G.

    We had the pizza delivered to the hotel room. At first I thought the price was a bit exorbitant until I got the pizza (see the pics). Even the delivery guy said he had to put the pizza in his trunk as it did not fit in the seats of his convertible. Although I've never had a NY pie, I have to imagine that this is it. Folded yumminess. One pie could easily feed 4-8 people (slices are HUGE). Considering my husband I can make 3-4 meals off this one pie, the price is a bargain! Highly recommend

    Cheese & Pepperoni Whole Pie
    Jay J.

    The size is next level, prepare to feed an army. One pie can feed a family, and still might have leftovers. The staff are quick, but not always the most friendly. Located right off the beach you have a little seating, or get it to go. Definitely a conversation starter

    Pizza Night! Best on the beach, hands down!
    Michele D.

    Craving pizza and found this spot via Yelp search. It was beyond fantastic! From the easy online ordering to the delivery. The saying is; do 1 thing and do it well. Bennys on the Ocean does that!! Hands down, best pizza on beach. We got the full pie with pepperoni and garlic mushrooms. Super tasty. Great service, even better food!

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    Denise D.

    Just a small hole in the wall pizza joint. There isn't much indoor seating but covered patio with picnic tables outside. The workers were welcoming and helpful. The single slices are premade with cheese, you order toppings and they warm it up, takes about 10mts. I ordered pepperoni mushrooms and they put some kind of sprinkled topping on it and I didn't like that at all, spicy to me. I would def try it again. The price was decent for the size.

    Pepperoni slice with banana peppers
    Karen Y.

    We came after we saw a kid holding a gigantic box of pizza which we've now learned this place does a 28" pizza. They also sell slices which were the size of a human head and limited to cheese, pepperoni, mushroom, and sausage (which ranges from $6-7). You can add banana, cherry peppers, jalapeños for a dollar more! Their pizza is thin crust which I freaking love. It was a solid slice and honestly fantastic for a late night snack or lunch. There's plenty of outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. Alternatively, just take it to the beach which is literally right there. Overall a great place and highly recommended!

    Safwat M.

    Very tasty pizza. We tried the cheese, pepperoni and the garlic mushroom slices. The sauce is everything in pizza and theirs was delicious. The crust is thin and crispy. The slices are HUGE.

    This has seriously got to be the best pizza ever. The pizza is very thin - similar to a NY style. Delicious!!!

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    Keith S.

    There is a reason they have all 5 star reviews. Amazing! Pizzas are huge. I would eat here every week if I lived here.

    A ridiculously large pizza
    Allie F.

    Benny's delivers! The pizza smelled amazing when I opened the box and it tasted pretty awesome! Super quick and accurate service during a dinner time rush too. A must try, again and again!

    Slice of mushroom and garlic and a slice of sausage.

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    Best pizza on the strip! Fun family time on the picnic tables just off the board walk.

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    2 years ago

    Very tasty!! Nice customer service! Not a very big menu which is totally fine. My fav slice is the Wild Bill!

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    2 years ago

    First time trying Benny's. The pies are huge and very good. We will definitely be back. Great staff

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    Best pizza place in the area. Great service and went there twice that week. Kids loved it

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    Delicious pizza with wonderful portions! One slice is enough for me and I have a large appetite. Service was great when I went.

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    Pizza was great and HUGE! It feeds a whole family. Would definitely recommend enjoying at the beach.

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    Family of five and dinner for under $50. Hard to do on vacation. Slice size added to fun. Pizza was a ok. Thx

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    Average pizza at best. Slices are very large but that's about the best thing. Sliced pizza, limited toppings & soda.

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    This was a beautiful spot that felt really relaxing and the food was fantastic! Lots of seating…read moreindoors with an outdoor option as well and a horseshoe bar. It is a very clean place and I was impressed with how efficiently tables and the bar were cleaned and turned over without rushing anyone. We sat at a high top near the bar and admired the decor as we enjoyed the arancini to start that was light and crisp and creamy. My husband had the Gnocchi and I had the fettuccine. Both of us really enjoyed what we had and all pasta is made in house daily. The portions were generous but not overwhelming which was nice. Our server was very kind. At one point mg husband accidentally knocked off his glass and it broke. The bar back came over and said "before anything else, is everyone ok?" And then promptly cleaned it up. I thought that was so kind. So few people put people first in the little ways. We are here on vacation, but the next time we are in Virginia Beach we will be sure to stop by again!

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