Definitely one of our favorite restaurants in Virginia Beach. Great menu for both food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere and personable staff. Sometimes parking can be tricky on Friday and Saturdays because it's next to several other restaurants and the movie theater so get there early!! read more

Stopped in for brunch with our vacation crew and it's absolutely a must if you're in the area. We arrived with a large party and was promptly seated by the manager/owner. Staff and owner were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed, and we didn't wait. The food was absolutely delicious- if you're a fan of creativity, the menu has staff dishes and drinks (instagrammable for sure!). Our group ordered pretty much everything on the menu and there were no complaints from anyone. I had the donut holes as an appetizer and the Hangover Burger both were extremely delicious. read more

Great Atmosphere, Great Drinks, Great Food, Great Service! Rosemary's Babe, Spring Fever, and Coconut Shrimp. Yum! read more

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First the good, the food was excellent and very tasty. The bad is the waitress spilled an entire beer in my lap which she was very apologetic but i would have thought they would have at least offered a free appetizer or maybe even a beer but no. That was my first stop of the eve so i had to visit the the grocery store and another store very wer and smelling like a brewery. So 5 stars for the food zero stars for customer service. read more

This place is amazing. The staff is always friendly and the food and drinks are amazing. This is a place I intend to be a regular at!

Fantastic atmosphere and wonderful food. My wife and I celebrated a milestone here and had a great experience. Steaks we cooked perfectly.

Really great food and drinks. Love the unique drink menu. We tried the Friend w/ benefits, hotsy totsy, the civil zozzler, New libation and the carpe noctum... they were all amazing!! We had the lobster cups and a salad with tomato and burrata- both were just delicious. We had the rib eye and prime rib for dinner- they were really good and cooked perfectly! Loved the ambiance and the service was incredible. Will be coming back!!! read more

Ate there a few weeks ago. Our waiter Sam, and the rest of the staff, were all very attentive. We sampled just about every appetizer. All were good but the butternut squash rings were my personal favorite. The pork chop was cooked to order and the special side of Mexican corn was delicious. The libations were all drank pretty quickly too. The only hope would be for alternative sides in the future since the only veg was greens. read more

We had our rehearsal dinner here on Saturday and it was absolutely fantastic! The owner worked with us to make sure everything went smoothly and everyone was happy. The menu is unique and has some amazing options that set it apart from a typical restaurant. All our guests said the food was fantastic and they also helped accommodate all the kids in our party. I am gluten free and love that they have gluten free buns so I can enjoy their amazing food. I had the pimento blt both times I've been there and it's delicious. This place is a must for a great meal and excellent service. read more

This is our first time in the area, so we were relying on Yelp for suggestions! This restaurant was absolutely amazing! The staff was wonderful....and the food divine. We consider ourselves "foodies" and are always looking for delicious, unique places to dine. Civil Libation did not disappoint. My daughter is a vegetarian, and had more than enough options. We had the tuna tower and the tapenade as appetizers. Both incredible. We ordered the artichoke fritters, flaming Cheeto Mac and Cheese, the scallops with Mexican corn, and the chicken sandwich with Brie and Granny Smith apples. Every single item on that table was to die for. Amazing dining experience. read more

New place. Decided to try it out. Great drinks and food. Good for a wide variety of interesting and unique eating experiences. Well balanced and crafted cocktails. read more

Food was good, especially the lobster lettuce cups. Very disappointed in the libations. The dry martini was made with sweet vermouth and no olives but had small pieces of ice cubes in it. Ridiculous! Did get olives when we requested them. I questioned the waitress as to whether she had ordered the martini dry and she said yes and didn't offer to fix it when she was told it was sweet. My husband handed it back to her and told her he couldn't drink it. I had a Manhattan which was barely passable. Service was slow and they were not packed. Debatable whether I would ever go back. read more

Nice ending to a busy week at one of my new favorite restaurants! A NEW favorite that will certainly appeal to many who love healthy eating! Great happy hour with unique crafted drinks along with select beer and wine. Something for everyone! Must try! read more

Stopped in the other night and everything was great. Drinks. Food. Decor. Staff. On point.

I could right a book about Civil Libation but I won't. Everyone truly needs to go there for everything on the menu is delicious. My favorite is the coconut shrimp dinner and the scallop appetizers. If you ever get a chance to go and I hope you do, ask to be seated in the area that Niki is the server. She is the best! read more

This place was amazing! The bartender was personable & knowledgeable. Felt more like talking to a friend who had tried all drinks & could recommend stuff. The food was delicious & accommodating. The chef even brought out another bone in pork chop because he felt he over cooked it even though it was cooked perfectly!!!!!!! We even got our own special sauce to go with the coconut shrimp! We liked it better than the sauce that came with the dish. This place really wants to accommodate & get it it right. Everyone leaves happy. Thanks so much! p.s. Nikki rocks also! read more

Wonderful menu! Wonderful atmosphere! Wonderful staff!!! Try this fabulous new restaurant!

In the short time they've been open I've been to this location a couple dozen times. The atmosphere is excellent. Trendy/upscale but not snobby... just enough to keep the annoying kids away. Great drinks and whiskey selection. Delicious food (must try the squash rings and beet salad) Excellent service. The owner takes personal responsibility in making sure everyone is happy with their visit. Highly recommend. read more

We went to Civil Libation last Saturday 1/25. We have been customers of Whiskey Kitchen since it opened. I have known Kevin since the Outback opened on Laskin Road and he was the regional manager, I met Delynda at Whiskey Kitchen and both are great people. Have been meaning to go to the new restaurant and just had not made it. I expected it to be good, but it exceeded my expectations. We couldn't decide on appetizers, so we ordered three, and all were excellent. I had the shrimp and grits for dinner, my wife had the Almond crusted mahi, my friend's wife had the coconut shrimp, and he had the daily special which was cioppino. the presentation of all the dishes we're very nice and they tasted as good as they looked. Service was great as well, server was very knowledgeable of the menu and friendly. Another great thing was when I asked if Delynda was there I was told she was not, the mark of a great manager is what happens when you're not there, and could not have been more happy with our visit. read more

Awesome food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely be back, especially for happy hour. Only complaint: the forks were like 4 lbs. I don't work out so my arm and hand were actually sore after eating here. read more

Food and drinks were amazing. Must try: the Hotsy-Totsy (vodka, watermelon, jalapeño goodness), squash rings and ahi tower. Awesome little hole in the wall. read more

This was a spur of the moment decision to stop, I had seen in the paper they served Jack Fruit BBQ. I have tried it at home with limited success so wanted to see how the pro's do it. My wife had the veggie patties, can't remember the exact name, with greens and potatoes. She loved it and I had a few bites and loved it too. Every component was served temperature hot! I had the jack fruit BBQ on a bun with slaw. It wasn't very temperature hot, the slaw was sparse and the flavor was a tad too smokey for my taste. I don't think I would order it again. The waitstaff was friendly and professional. We rarely eat out but when we do we vote in the car whether we would come back. We rarely vote yes but in this case we would, just not order the jack fruit bbq. read more

Great place. We have been there a few times, and everything we have ordered has been realllllly, reallllly good. Scallops ....excellent read more

Bartender probably needs a new job, and food was at Best bland. Place does look great though.

This place is fantastic, it's new and the sister restaurant to Whisky Kitchen which is my all time favorite dinner place. Civil Libation has a variety of unique drinks with a couple local brews on tap. I am a tuna lover and I must say the sesame tuna dinner was fantastic, alittle over cooked than medrare but this was our 2nd time here and the place never seems to disappoint! read more

Civil Libation - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Appetizers were decent but the prime rib was bland. Even the au jus was bland. Very disappointing. Especially for the price, I expected better food. The food seems to be an after thought and more of a trendy bar. I only gave 3 stars because the staff was so friendly. read more

amazing staff !!! i loved it ! the food was abagail amazing! very helpful staff and great service

Amazing meal and excellent service! Enjoyed the lobster cups, Mango, Tuna Tower and a Chicken and Brie sandwich, all delicious! Definitely a five star restaurant! read more

Civil Libation was amazing. We found this place when we visited the sister location The Whiskey Kitchen. The service at CL was top notch with multiple recommendations from their menu and the cocktail menu is one of the best around the area. Will be back! read more

I've been twice in the past week with friends. Great food, great service, great drinks, great decor. AND they keep the music low enough volume-wise to allow the patrons to actually have a conversation without shouting. Try the glazed pork chop. It truly was the best I've every had. No complaints whatsoever and, thus, a five-star rating. read more

For the Vegans - I stopped by for a pick up order after a day at the beach. It's a 20 min drive from the beach, but the food was worth it. Got the bbq jackfruit. I was ecstatic that the coleslaw, I was told, was also vegan. I also got an order of the vegan mac and takis. The servings were pretty sizeable too which was a plus. Def suggest trying it out, especially if you're a vegan on vacation with a bunch of meat eaters. read more

This restaurant is my new favorite in the area! The menu is creative while still having something for everyone! The specialty cocktails we tried were phenomenal. We had the hotsy totsy and the perkatory. All of the food we tried was amazing, especially the zucchini rolls. The staff was also great and so welcoming. Can't wait to go back! read more

Absolutely love this place! Ambiance is perfect, staff are so friendly and the food is amazing. But, my favorite thing about CL is the DRINK MENU friends with benefits or the hole in one ARE A MUST! read more

Flaming hot Mac was the best Mac and cheese I've ever had. Definitely shareable for 2. Awesome service and atmosphere. Will be returning!

Really cool place. Location is good. Restaurant is nice. Seating areas are really good. Great variety and options for food. Very tasty. Love the drink menu. Great selections. Would go back again. Customer service was exceptional. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in VB! The food is delicious, the drinks are to die for, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. My favorite bartender, Carter, makes the best cocktails! He's super creative and a master mixologist. The squash rings and scallops and corn apps are my fave. If you haven't been to Civil, you are missing out! Go see Carter for a yummy drank! read more

The pork chop was very good. We had an issue where the waiter argued with my girlfriend when her order was wrong. At some point he regained his sanity and apologized as they brought the correct dish. All in all a nice place with good atmosphere. read more

Oh my word...this place is FANTASTIC! Visited Friday night with a large group and the service was OUTSTANDING. Sam was our server and he was terrific! The drink menu was so unique and creative and I loved the cute illustrations and descriptions...really well done and fun! And now...the food , HOLY MOLY it was so good! We tried many appetizers, and everything I put in my mouth was terrific. I especially loved the squash rings, zucchini and mac & cheese. Yum! But BEST of all were the scallops which I had as my main entree. So delicious and served over corn (which is something I would have never thought of). Seasoning was scrumptious...definitely the best scallops I've ever had (and I love scallops and have had many). I absolutely loved this place! If you live in Virginia Beach or are visiting, it's a must see/do/eat!!! read more

Went for dessert and drinks but can't wait to return for dinner! Great atmosphere and our waiter (Dalton) was super friendly and attentive despite how busy the restaurant was on the first Friday after opening. We enjoyed some unique and tasty house cocktails and an Oreo cheesecake that was criminally delicious! We'll be back often to enjoy this new trendy neighborhood spot. read more

Went here after work on Friday for a drink and appetizer with my wife. The drinks and the food were top notch and the service was best in class. We will definitely be coming back! read more