I stopped by Mermaid Winery on a beautiful sunny afternoon and decided to try their Sweet Wine Flight. In the summer I tend to gravitate toward lighter, sweeter wines, so the flight felt like the perfect choice for the day. Not surprisingly, my taste buds traveled straight to Italy. The Italian wines on the flight ended up being my favorites, with the standout being La Doria Moscato D'Asti. It was light, slightly bubbly, and perfectly balanced -- sweet but still refreshing. If you enjoy Moscato-style wines, this one was definitely the highlight of the tasting for me. The winery itself has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy a glass (or a flight). They also offer a selection of light bites if you want something to snack on while you're tasting. I ordered the house biscuits with jam and butter, which are made in-house, along with an order of fries. Both worked well as simple bites alongside the wine. If I had been with a group, I probably would have ordered the charcuterie board -- the one at the table next to me looked very generous and easily shareable. Service was friendly and welcoming, and since it wasn't overly crowded when I visited, it made for a relaxed afternoon tasting experience. We actually stopped in after spending the day out enjoying the sunshine with my Boston Terrier, Lexi, and it ended up being a nice, laid-back way to wind down the afternoon read more

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Patrons beware: Restaurant may impose a restricted special-event menu without prior notice, even for reservations made weeks in advance. I booked a Valentine's Day reservation four weeks ago. Three days before the date, I received a text notifying me of a special Valentine's Day menu. I reviewed it and found it consists mostly of seafood or red meat items, with very few options other options. I immediately called to confirm whether this special menu is the only one available that evening. The restaurant confirmed that it is. This information was not disclosed at the time of booking or in the weeks following. Had I been informed upfront that only this limited menu would be offered, I would not have made the reservation. I consider this very poor customer service. read more

I've been here a few times and really enjoyed it. Nice wine and good food. Service has been great each time I've been there. I particularly enjoy their Wine flights. They offered Valet parking the last time I was there but understand it is no longer an option. read more

Everything was great here service was stellar, the covered patio was nice and I absolutely loved the beet salad.

I love pesto and sour cream so felt like the mermaid fries were literally made for me lol! We ate them all and the waiter was friendly. I also got the scallops dinner which was delicious too. The vibe is awesome it's not too loud but not too quiet where you feel like people can hear you talking. They also have an outdoor heated section that we wanna try sometime! read more

Mermaid Winery - Scallop Dinner - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We went here for my birthday dinner. They gave me a complementary birthday drink with a candle in it which I loved! We started with the spinach and artichoke dip which was delicious - good balance of flavor and creaminess. I had the chicken pasta - literally the largest plate of pasta ever. The sauce was quite good and had some fresh notes. The chicken was a little dry. My husband had the duck. It was a cohesive dish and each element was well done. For desert we had the chocolate cake. The texture was more like a brownie and it was held together with a cream cheese icing. Fun presentation. Our server was kind and accommodating. We brought our three month old son and felt comfortable with him there. Thanks mermaid winery! read more

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Took family to the Mermaid Winery on Shore drive to celebrate daughter's birthday. Seated right away. Service was excellent. Food was outstanding. We ordered appetizer of artichoke dip- some of the best we have had. We each ordered a variety of the salads. This included Cesar, beet, and house Mermaid. All were outstanding. Very large could have easily shared one for 2 people. Entrees included grilled salmon, duck and lamb shank. Everyone said they would reorder the same dish and recommend for other folks. Bottom line excellent quality meal. Restaurant should be in everyone's dinner out rotation! read more

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Most review ratings are relative. If you've been to an array of really great restaurants then the rating would be based on minute details, differentiating only by a hair. But when my beau and I have had 2 weeks eating at various restaurants here in VA Beach and OBX and Wilmington NC and most are mediocre, Mermaid Winery unequivocally bubbles to the top! The ambiance is a 5. Feels casual upscale and spacious inside. We got seated in the back room which is a covered patio. Well appointed and cozy. Service is good. Waitress was friendly. Food is a 5. Calamari was good. I loved the ahi tuna served with seaweed salad; my beau liked his bison burger. read more

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A nice spot for a group outing! We were visiting VA beach and after a day at a beach this was a great place to wind down and have dinner. We were lucky enough to get a same-day private room reservation for our large party of 10. Also, I'm a HUGE sucker for charcuterie boards (so if you are too, then this is your place!) I also ordered the Soup of the Day and the Chicken Pasta, which, I have to say, the portions are gigantic, so you will not leave hungry. Baked Brie and Charcuterie Board: My friend ordered this and I got to try some. If I had to order one, I'd probably pick the Baked Brie, but mainly because I just love gooey melted brie. Also, whatever those pita chip things they serve with these boards is SO GOOD. The only thing I didn't quite get was the side salad served with the charcuterie, I thought that was odd and not a normal thing you'd see with a charcuterie board. Soup of the Day: Didn't catch the name, but the day we went it was some sort of Thai creamy potato soup with chorizo sausage, crab, and shrimp. It was LOADED. This soup was so good - salty, creamy, and there was so much stuff in it (it's not one of those empty soups). And again it was a LARGE soup. I definitely filled up on the soup alone and it was pretty heavy, so keep in mind it might make it a little hard to finish your entree! Chicken Pasta: Definitely looked creamier in photos than what I got, I was expecting a little more sauce. The pasta was good, but the grilled chicken was very very salty and slightly on the dry side. Being $20 and for the portion I got, it was still a solid deal. Liked the vibes, check it out if you're looking for a low key dinner spot with a group of friends! read more

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As California wine snobs we absolutely loved this place. The service was amazing and the wines were great. We got the classic flight which was all the Mermaid wine. Some grapes from Lodi CA some from Charlottesville VA. Spinach artichoke dip was great. The wine tasting rack was unique and very cool. Would highly recommend read more

Mermaid Winery - Wine flight and mom - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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If your looking for a date night place or even just to unwind this is your place. A good space for a parking is always a plus.. the selection of wine is also very good. We went on late Saturday, the service is fast and very accommodating. Our server DAN is very kind. The lamb shanks is really tasty. The Duck is highly recommended, its a must try on their entrèe. The charcuterie board also is delicious the pecan and the salmon is mouthwatering. read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch and wine. The winery has a full menu and food was tasty. They have free wine tastings on Friday's starting at 4pm, otherwise wine tasting was $20, reasonable for the amount received. They make their own wine and offer other wines and liquor. I forgot my wallet, thank goodness they had Apple Pay. Staff were incredibly friendly. Look forward to returning. read more

Mermaid Winery - Red wine flight. - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Oh my God, I can't say enough about how amazing this place is! I strolled in on a Thursday evening--no wait, no stress--and was immediately blown away by the atmosphere. The ambience is warm, inviting, and just perfect for a relaxed night out. My waitress (Betty) was absolutely wonderful--attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. And the food? WOW. Every bite was delicious! On Thursdays, they have this Dinner for Two special for only $50 (yes, total--not per person!), and the quality and presentation are top-notch. You can see from the pictures how beautifully everything is done. I've officially found a new favorite spot, and I'll definitely be back again soon. Mermaid Winery, you've got a lifelong fan! read more

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We had a great experience at the winery! Being from California we are "wine snobs" and like both reds and whites. The wine glass rack tree they serve the tastings in has regular size wine glasses for the normal 1oz pour. Great presentation! We each went home with a bottle of our favorite, and a set of glasses with the Mermaid logo on it Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. I will be bringing all my visitors to Mermaid Winery! read more

Great wine and an interesting collection of wines to choose from. I want to love Mermaid on Shore Drive, but after multiple tries I keep running into the same issue. The place tends to have an unappealing odor. This is probably not a huge deal for most, but three out of three visits have been marred by an appetite-killing general smell. Otherwise great location and very friendly service. read more

Mermaid Winery - Wine! - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The experience we just had at this winery was extremely underwhelming and disappointing. To start the hostess was non-existent when we came in. There was a party that had been waiting for a bit before for a table to be prepared and seemed like they might have even been forgotten about. Then we went through three different servers at our table before anyone actually said they were our waiter. The second waiter who we thought was our waiter declined taking our drink order and said she had too much to do as she was walking away from our table (in case anyone cares she is a young lady with brunette hair and a grouchy disposition). Our actual waiter didn't even introduce herself, we had to ask her name and extend a salutation. Her name was Morgan and she clearly was having a rough night as she was covering both the bar and two other tables. So it seems as though staffing is an issue for this location, especially at dinner time on a Friday evening. We ordered appetizers and a wine tower, but our menus did get removed from our table so we ended up not ordering anything else. It pretty much felt like we had been ignored most of our time there. It seemed most everyone was having a grand time (including some of the cooking staff) conversing with a woman at the bar. Which by the way one of the line cooks ate from her plate, seems she is family or something. But we were barely checked. Which was a bummer because once I looked up the menu on my phone and saw they had good desserts options, I wanted to order a creme brûlée. But because no one came back to offer a dessert menu or even our check, my husband went to the bar to get our check so we could go. I usually love getting wine from this winery, but this experience left such a bad taste in my mouth, I doubt we will be back or recommend this location. read more

Came during brunch for the first time and it was pretty good. Our server was Jonathen and he was amazing! Started off with the sweet flight and i highly recommend if you're a sweets wine person. Tried the artichoke and spinach dip, grazing charcuterie board, and a Caesar salad. Was nice and satisfied with the meal and ended it with the crème brulee. read more

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My husband and I had a really nice time here this past Saturday. The food was delicious (Southern Belle Burger and Blackened Tuna Tacos). The fresh, hot fries were also yummy. We both enjoyed those, as well. Wine sampling was fun - my husband realized if he's going to drink wine he'd prefer white. I think I agree :0) Our waitress was awesome - very friendly and attentive with a great sense of humor. The atmosphere is great - relaxing, casual and comfortable. Check them out! read more

Mermaid Winery - We shared - Half a burger for one taco :0) - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We stopped in in hopes of tasting some wine. The winery wasn't crowded but they seemed to struggle to seat our party of 8. We ended up sitting outside on the covered patio. It was a really nice setting. We were disappointed to hear that we couldn't do a flight because it took too many glasses and they didn't do tasting for groups over 4. Our server wasn't knowledgeable about wines and gave us incorrect information which was disappointing. Another server recommended a wine saying she didn't know much about them but it was a really pretty bottle. Not really the recommendation you expect at a winery. Disappointing! read more

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Went in on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Not too busy but they put us on the covered porch in the back which was lovely and private for our party of 10. Service was very slow. Staff wasn't very knowledgeable on the wines and it took a long time for us to get 2 bottles of wine. 2 servers kept coming back and forth but did not deliver. Note: we could not do flights. Only parties of 4 can do flights. Was told it's because they don't have enough glassware? What if the restaurant was full?? Odd. Need to change that rule! We ordered some cheese plate which wasn't very good, tasted fishy, and hummus which was very small for the price. Lovely atmosphere but could improve. read more

Mermaid Winery - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place was Fabulous! This was my first time going and I've already signed up for the membership! We didn't order food just wine tastings for Mother's Day. Evan was a great waiter (will be asking for him from now on)! The Sweet Flight tasting was the sole reason I signed up for the sweet wine membership (oh, and the discounted wine bottles). I will be returning! Evan did inform us the Norfolk Location is closed for two months as they are moving it to downtown Norfolk! The ambiance was very nice, we sat at the bar side. 10000/10 recommend. read more

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We had a great time. Great service and the food was great! Definitely recommend. The wine was awesome. read more

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Great winery with two locations in VB and Norfolk. The Norfolk location is nicer though. The hostess at this one was a little rude when explaining that they don't offer tastings only flights. She also couldn't figure out how to check us out for the bottle of wine we bought. The waiters were lovely. The crème brûlée was delicious and the fruit was fresh. Quite pricey at $10 for the crème brûlée and $15 for the flight. The wines were all $25+. While the wine is pretty good, $30 is a bit steep. read more

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Came here with some girlfriends to celebrate after a day of wedding dress shopping. We started with a few flights which were pleasant, and ordered a charcuterie board and our entrees. The charcuterie board was...underwhelming. We spent extra for the assorted meats (otherwise they are NOT included) and were immediately disappointed. The board consisted of 3 pieces of cheese each, three pieces of meat each, and the rest of the board was covered in peanuts, a hand full of blueberries and some shredded carrots. Then our entrees came. My friend ordered the Bahn Mi Sandwich and did not like it. She had one bite and decided not to finish it. She was nervous to tell the waitress, but when she let the waitress know, her verbatim response was "well you don't have to eat it, but you do have to pay for it". Confused, we asked if she could see what she could do- she came back after talking 'with the chef' and said the best they could do was 50% off because they were a "non-profit organization" We all just looked at each other and did not know what to say...mostly because this restaurant is not a non-profit...or if they are, it's not specified anywhere on their menu or website. There was never an attempt to make it better, no manager ever came over, and it was made to seem as if they simply dont care. save your money and support another restaurant...maybe one that prioritizes customer service and experience read more

Mermaid Winery - $30 Charcuterie Board - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Driving by with a friend and spur of the moment we turned into the parking lot. It was Saturday but middle of the afternoon so it was pretty empty. I did love the inside. Nicely decorated. We sat at the bar and each got a flight and shared an appetizer. Josh took great care of us. He was personable and knowledgeable. I loved how the wine flights are served. I got all white and my friend got red and white. We enjoyed both. We decided to try the tuna appetizer and it was very good. A little pricy but everything is a little pricy these days. :( The tuna was served with rice, seaweed salad and pickled onions. Everything was very good and fresh. The sauce was spicy and packed a punch. Loved it. I would love to come back with friends but I could see that getting very expensive, very quickly. read more

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This spot was perfect for a cozy catch up with my girl friends. We each enjoyed our own wine flight and loved the unique take on flights. The charcuterie board was to die for and came with so much for the three of us. The campfire kettle followed after which was fun and tasty. Although it isn't the best wine I've ever had, the experience and bites more than made up for it. Would recommend sitting on the patio by the fire on a chilly day. read more

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The perfect place to take yourself on a solo date. Or go with friends, whatever floats your boat. Jokes aside, I came by myself for dinner and a flight and sat at the bar. Craig was the bartender of the evening, who was beyond awesome. He was knowledgeable about the menu and a pleasure to chat with throughout the night. He suggested their signature flight, which featured five of the Mermaid wines. Overall, the flight was fantastic. The Poseidon was my favorite, although I didn't expect to love it. Even after trying the array of wines, I would probably continue to get the flight since it's so balanced and fun. No complaints! Food-wise, I ordered the beet salad, assuming it would be a nice starter before ordering an entree. To my surprise, the portion was bigger than I expected and filled me up nicely. It was a great salad; flavorful candied pecans, light dressing, creamy burrata and perfectly toasted bread alongside. It was delicious, try it! Mermaid Winery was a very welcoming and fun atmosphere. I love places where the staff members seem to enjoy being there, which is exactly how this felt. I will absolutely be back! Wine Club, here I come! read more

Mermaid Winery - Beet Salad with burrata. Delicious! - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Went for date night and it was really great food! It was our first time there and they had lots of space and great decor. We started with the Spinach and Artichoke dip. Then we both got the Flat Iron Steak for our entrees. Everything tasted amazing. We also tried the apple and pear moscato which was sweet and refreshing. Also ordered the Rasperry Lemon drop and Berry Mojito from the seasonal menu but those cocktails weren't very good. Stick to the wine. read more

Mermaid Winery - Flat Iron Steak - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We are members of the mermaid winery and if you are not a member you should join. Both locations that's in Virginia Beach and downtown Norfolk are amazing. Charming and comfortable. The food and service are excellent. Thursday has a dinner to share for $50. Includes 2 big biscuits, any appetizer, bottle of wine and an entree to all share. read more

Mermaid Winery - Filet with shrimp, mashed potato's with asparagus. AMAZING. - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I had only visited their Norfolk location back when they very first opened and maybe one other time after that, so when I heard they opened a location in Virginia Beach I decided to try it out. I tried their mermaid flight as I wanted to be able to try their wines rather than wines from another company. They were pretty good; the peach and Malbec were my favs. I will say the pours are the smallest pours I've ever had in a tasting or flight. We also tried some of their food. We did a cheeseboard where we chose 3 different cheeses: burrata, one with their Malbec, and a honey goat. They were all good, especially the one they make. The board was filled with lots of yummy accompaniments. For lunch I had the chicken salad sandwich. This was HUGE and delicious. I wasn't expecting there to be Brie on the sandwich, which was a great surprise. I opted to upgrade my side to the beet salad which comes with candied pecans and burrata, which were both on the board but I still loved it. If I came back I would maybe just do the sandwich since it was so big and I couldn't finish - or maybe share. Since it was a weekday lunch, it also came with a glass of wine. I was able to upgrade my wine for $4 to any wine I wanted, so I upgraded to their Mermaid sparkling wine which was really nice. For dessert we got the fondue chocolate board. This was decent, but it doesn't come with a lot of fondue. It's definitely a dark chocolate and the accompaniments are heavy so it was a bit much. Glad we shared between 3 people! I recommend this location and I plan to visit again if I'm in town. Hopefully I can try their dinner next time. read more

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I've been to this winery twice now. I love mermaids and I love wine, so this winery was a win/win! Both experiences were great ones, and the wines were delicious! The first time, I got the mermaid flight and really liked it, except the Cabernet. I'm not a Cabernet girl anymore for personal reasons lol. But a friend got the cab flight and loved it. The second time, I got the rosé flight and that was much more my style. I enjoyed all the rosés on that flight. The sweet kisses wine is also delicious, and we get a bottle of that each time we come as well. This time, we decided to stay and have dinner as well. It was delicious! I had the blackened tuna with a fruit salsa and it was delicious! It came with quinoa and charred carrots which were right up my alley. We always have a great time here! Highly recommend! read more

I went here with my sister and the server was great the Brussels were amazing and poke nachos were delish wine selection is always on point

We stood at the hostess stand for a while and no one came so we went to the bar and asked if we could sit. The wine flights here are the tiniest pours I've ever had. $15 for five glasses that have two sips each. The carrot cake was different than I've had before but good in its own way with caramelized pineapple on top. The menu says cream cheese frosting but the white stuff on top tasted like plain whip cream. While we were walking in i noticed a few tables that had half eaten food on plates. read more

Mermaid Winery - Wine flights - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Girls night out, and we had a blast. The atmosphere is nice and casual. There's a TV at the bar, some booths and some tables. Our booth had an electrical outlet! It's very nicely decorated. There's also a private parking lot! Our service was really good. Kim was our server and she was VERY patient with us. I was unsure what wine I wanted and she was definitely helpful. We started with appetizers, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Fried Brussel Sprouts. Both were delicious! Our entrees were ok. The Chicken Tortilla Soup was delicious but everything else kinda lacked flavor. We finished with Chocolate Cake (which is really more like a brownie) and Carrot Cake. The chocolate cake was pretty good! Overall, great place for wine and appetizers. There's wine for everyone's taste buds, from dry to sweet. read more

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I came here with a group of 7 ladies from my work, my first time to this location. Our table was ready for us when we got there. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive the entire time. Be forewarned if you have a party of 8 or more there is a more limited menu and no wine flights offered. I went for the grilled cheese and was a big fan of all the cheeses- very gooey and yummy with a hint of jam. I did sample a strawberry Merlot a friend had and I will be getting a glass of that next time. Great place for group gatherings, and there were several that day. read more

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Met a friend for a glass of wine and was quickly sat at the bar. Recommend that you make reservations if you'd like to sit at a table. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive. They did a great job recommending wines and meals. We ended up staying for dinner and were pleasantly surprised by our meals. I had the chicken pasta dish and it was delicious! Would go back again. read more

Mermaid Winery - Rosé - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Great ambiance! Food menu is fun to pair with wine tastings. The service is quick and personalized.

I wanted to go to a winery in the Virginia Beach area and my Mr found this on Yelp. The reviews were good and the food looked really delicious that we had to check them out for dinner. We didn't make dinner reservations but they highly recommend it. Since we dined in on a Wednesday night, it was steady. Mermaid Winery does not have a vineyard. Their source are from different parts of California including Lodi. We were seated on the patio. The weather was perfect. Our server was Evan. Very down to earth and helpful. We started off with their flight and proceeded to get our charcuterie board and a bottle of wine (half off Wednesdays-excludes Mermaid Wines) Our list for the night: -Mermaid classic flight 1. Mermaid Winery Poseidon's Red (chambourcin) 2. Mermaid Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 3. Mermaid Winery Norfolk Express (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) 4. Mermaid Winery My Beach Peach (Chardonnay) 5. Mermaid Winery Raspberry Zinfandel -Charcuterie board (8 month aged manchego, Brie, mermaid Malbec, house cured salmon, capicola, soppressata) -Atlantic Salmon -Bottle of Two Mountain Cabernet Franc Reserve My fave from the flight is the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Norfolk express. Both were extra smooth and paired well with the cheese. The Charcuterie board was the best selection we've ever had. Lots of dried fruit, pickled varieties, nuts, flatbread and protein. I especially liked the cheeses we picked out including their Mermaid Cheese. Their specialty cheese which was super creamy and sweet. Both my Mr and I was getting full that we couldn't order dinner. So we decided to split a meal. The Atlantic Salmon served 2 grilled fillets so it was perfect! When it came out, I couldn't wait to dig into it. The coconut quinoa, fresh greens and carrots paired so well with the salmon! Wasn't heavy and hit the spot. We enjoyed dinner so much that we had to check out their wines after we payed the bill. I ended up purchasing the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and 2 pairs of their (mermaid logo on it) signature stemless glass. I read they do have a wine club. So check it out. Overall, what a great experience and I highly recommend you check them out. read more

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I came here for a friend's birthday dinner and she was able to have a room to herself for 9 of us. I got the salmon , that usually comes with quinoa but I asked for the truffle mashed potatoes instead. It was so good! I also tried their tuna bite nacho appetizer. This appetizer was huge , delicious and filling. I'd order both dishes again. I also got an espresso martini and it was too sugary and had chocolate syrup, so it ended up tasting like chocolate milk instead of an espresso martini. The servers were all kind. And the ambiance felt semi casual. Also, there's valet parking and if you're coming with a big group you might not be able to order their wine flight. read more

Mermaid Winery - Salmon with truffle mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Food not worth the price Service spotty and uninformed at best Ambiance is fine, nothing special Buy bottles for value and not a tasting they'll charge $25/pp essentially for pouring the wine and giving a uneducated explanation of sub par wine Just buy the bottles yourself especially for a large group Overall not worth it at all read more