Good atmosphere- similar to a sports bar w doors that open for fresh Bay breezes. Lits if Happy Hour selections from 11am to 8pm daily. House margarita was heavy on the "house". Food offers generous portions. Good for groups! read more

The Good: The food was great! Enjoyed the fish and shrimp taco (we were there on a Friday which was their special of the day and modello. Also enjoyed their $5 burger special with a basket of their waffle fries. Also a $3 shot! They really do have some great daily specials! The Bad: The service! It started out fine but then our server seemed to forget about us. It was not busy but it took over 45 minutes for a burger. Another table that came in after us got their meal and paid and left before we even got our burgers. We asked to speak to the manager who was also the owner and he gave us 50% off, which is great but it was such a bad experience I'm not sure I will be back anytime soon, which sort of sucks cause their food is good and their specials too! Inside they have a mix of tables and booths as well as a patio area and bar. Garage doors were open when we visited due to the nice weather! read more

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Who doesn't love a good ole "Cheers" vibe neighborhood spot!? Service here is very welcoming, no one is a stranger coming in. Menus were just updated, so that's awesome to see continued growth. The staff here does a great job in making you feel chill while you are here. There's always happy hour till 8, and daily specials. It's not uncommon to see the staff hanging out even when they're not working. I think that shows management treats people right that they would spend their free time here. 13tvs, always something for everyone to watch. read more

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Great breakfast experience - mimosas were just the right strength and my waffle stack was on point! Tasted as great as it looked! read more

The OV Beach Tavern - Waffle Stack - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

At this point it the neighborhood staple. Live music in the evening, wonderful stuff and friendly service! The food menu is good, the drink one is even better. read more

The OV Beach Tavern - Mimosa - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Our server was absolutely polite and amazing! She provided great recommendations and was pleasant to speak with. There was a good number of people during our meal, not too busy, not too slow. The establishment was right across a plaza and across the beach. What an excellent location!! The food was absolutely delicious! You can customize the rice bowls any which way you want. Either take away something or add something else. The kids meals also had. A healthy helping portion. I was also able to purchase the hot sauce they had on the table and take it home from our vacation! Thanks so much for a great evening! read more

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We were spending the night in Ocean View and saw that the OV Beach Tavern had good reviews. It was raining, and the awning they had outside for rain didn't have any sort of drainage so you had to cross through what could've been waterfall to get in the restaurant. They have ample indoor seating as well as some outdoor tables. Free street parking outside. Our waitress was very friendly. Our food came out fast and overall it was good but very average in terms of sports bar food. They have some creative menu options but the execution could be improved! Smoked Salmon Wrap: My friend said this was ok but would've liked the tortilla warm or slightly toasted to bring it all together Tater Tots: I feel these were missing salt? They had a good texture but tasted bland Drunken Mushroom: I liked this - the burger was good and the combination of mushrooms and goat cheese was really nice. Will say it felt pretty greasy, even the bun was leaving oil stains on the paper. Couldn't finish it all. Brussel sprouts: These had a nice flavor but needed a bit longer to cook. Tasted more raw than I would've liked. Can't speak to the Tavern Burger and side salad but my friend seemed to enjoy it! One odd thing to note is that the table was super sticky. Our menus and cups and silverware literally had to be pulled with a bit of force to get them off the table. The waitress said it was just this table specifically that always has issues, probably something with whatever seal it has on it because she said it was clean. Even so, this definitely should be fixed! It looks like they have fun programming like Saturday night trivia, etc. We caught them on a slow, rainy weekday and would be curious to see what it's like on a busier night! read more

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Food is pretty good, and the employees are friendly. We've gone there two separate times and both were enjoyable. They host trivia night occasionally so check in to see when they're running it next! read more

This is a great local hangout! Service is always so friendly. And the chicken and waffle sandwich is killer

The food was amazing, especially the ranch. The drinks were also very delicious and the service was awesome. The only thing is, as I was leaving, the server yelled at me for not leaving a tip. The thing is, I did leave a tip on the merchant copy and I crossed everything off the customer copy. Even though we got it worked out, it was very embarrassing and rude to call out somebody who did leave a tip. It kinda ruined the rest of my night because I didn't even get an apology for it. It actually made me never want to go there again, read more

The description of the burgers specifically claims they're smash burgers, but they absolutely are not. They're just regular burgers. It's deceptive and it irks me because I really wanted a good burger. The service was just ok - there was only one bartender who was also serving tables. Didn't check on us after the food was initially dropped off. The only table we saw that would accommodate our party of seven was adjacent to the video poker machines. One person was playing the entire time we ate, and halfway through another disheveled person who reeeked of cigarette smoke played the other machine and kept knocking into our chairs. I didn't enjoy my food and I had my guard up the entire time. read more

I've been to this location two times and will most likely return for a third visit. The first dish I tried was the fried mahi. This is a generous portion of fried fish and it came with two side dishes. I opted for the Mexican street corn and brussel sprouts. The street corn is their version of a deconstructed elote. The brussel sprouts were deep fried. I would order this again but probably not with the brussel sprouts. The 2'nd time around I tried their $5.00 burger because I wanted a cheeseburger but their regular burger has two patties in it and that is a bit much for me. The $5.00 burger comes with lettuce, tomato and onion. Everything else is extra, I added cheddar cheese and passed on the onion and tomato. I also ordered the fried pickles because I love fried pickles. I will say that they were good but they weren't great. With that being said I would most likely order the pickles again. In case you didn't know, they do have Happy Hour Specials Monday through Friday. They also serve brunch from 10- 1:00 (maybe 2:00) Saturday and Sunday. read more

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I came to this place about nine months ago. The food was great. It was on a Sunday. We had the brunch specials. It was great today I came. I don't know what happened. They were out of Tito's. They were out of waffle fries. I don't know if it was because the end of the month was here that they hadn't gotten their order straight service was great though bartender was nice friendly even a customers were friendly, but I got hometater tots you could taste the old grease then I turned around and tasted the brussels sprouts which were burnt and you could taste the scorch in them and very greasy. What happened I really wanna know.p read more

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Stopped by on 11/7/22 after a friend and I made plans to check OV Beach Tavern together. We were interested in OVBT's happy hour (which runs from 3p-7p) since they offer specials on both food and drinks. I think the biggest eye-catcher was their $5 burger. A quick note - the $5 burger is basically just the burger with no sides and almost no condiments. You can add on (which costs extra, of course), so that's that. My friend ended up ordering the burger, upon which she exclaimed it to be the best $5 burger she's ever had. She also ordered a cocktail (of which I forgot the name), which looked tasty, especially since she had two. I wasn't all that hungry, but I ordered the Tater Tot Nachos. It was a good dish, but there wasn't an abundance of cheddar. Then, a lot of the cheddar was stuck to the aluminum foil they used to line the bottom of the basket it's served in. I liked it, but the portion size ran smaller when compared to other spots that offer a similar item. I don't drink much anymore - I had a Coke and a water. When I received my bill, I noticed they charged for soda refills. I'm cool with this as long as I'm told up front, but I only discovered this when I was ready to pay. Personally, that was the only gaffe I witnessed from our server (Rob), who was nice, moved with some urgency and also fairly (outside of the soda refill charge) informative. Lastly - no desserts; not even vanilla ice cream. I figured I'd try a dessert since this was my inaugural visit, but when I asked Rob about it he was initially unsure. Both of us browsed the menu, saw nothing. Then he confirmed they offered no dessert after he asked the BOH staff. Right now, OV Beach Tavern is 3.5 stars with plenty of potential. Their establishment seems really dark and dungeon-like, but the vibe is chill and feels (and looks) like an Ocean View spot. Thank you, OV Beach Tavern. I will stop by again so I can try an entree or two! JV read more

The OV Beach Tavern - Tater Tot Nachos: topped with cheddar, black beans, scallions, pickled jalapenos, sour cream & house salsa - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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OV Tavern was a great experience! Close to the Navy base and lots of hearty food options. My friends and I visited for a work lunch and enjoyed the atmosphere and service. They offer some spicy lumpia that was unique and delicious! Several of us ordered the smasssh burgers with premium sides! The food was amazing and the service was quick! Highly recommend if your visiting the navy base! The bar looked cool too, would like to come back sometime. read more

OV Tavern after the St Patric's Day parade for the win! The drinks were good, the atmosphere was fun and live music is always a bonus! Rick made us feel welcome! read more

Food lacked flavor. Never had breaded chicken thighs but it came on the salad. Staff were ok. read more

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Came down for my Girls Weekend Trip with my 2 besties and my second mom. We Decided to stop by randomly for dinner after looking up the menu and reviews for weeks before we came on our trip. We had Reay and HOMEGIRL did her thang. Service, food and drinks was AMAZING. We had Mini Crab Balls, Tavern Burger, Crab Cake sandwich and Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich. The Drinks we had Blue Moon beer, Jolly Rancher Mimosa, and Cucumber water Melon Mojito 100% will be back next year for our trip. Thank you Reay you was AMAZING homegirl. read more

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Spent a few days vacationing here . On our way to the beach we saw the specials and stopped in. It became our regular spot. The prices are great. I loved the food and the service. I would highly recommend it. read more

Cool spot in Ocean View for solid bar food, a great happy hour, and themed nights. Grabbed a casual dinner here with friends on a weeknight and was generally pleased with the ambiance and the menu. While there wasn't anything going on that day, I noticed that they did trivia nights/bingo nights/etc so that may be worth a try! Food was pretty good - the service and ambiance were such that I'd be willing to come back to try more of the menu, especially now moving into the summer months! read more

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This is really a fun place. Their appetizers were really great! My favorite was their crispy Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze with cheese, but the cheese on was interesting yet surprisingly complement everything. They also have a happy hours and karaoke night every Wednesday. The ambiance was cool!. read more

Awful experience here. The two beers we ordered off the menu were "not available". When served the alternative options, we did not like the taste of the beer and asked for different ones. we were charged full price for all drinks including the ones that tasted awful. Ordered the smoked salmon wrap that includes "house smoked salmon". It was more like a salmon salad with canned salmon and a ton of mayo. We told the waitress that we did not enjoy the meal and there was nothing done or offered other options. read more

Local bar I love coming here while doin laundry or for a Sunday game. The bartenders are all super sweet and the food never disappoints. They always have every game on and have great specials! The summer is great when the doors all open and the ocean breeze is just coming in. Our fav local beach bar read more

A great neighborhood tavern with live music and fun vibes. We decided to take a walk to the beach with our dog and stumbled upon the tavern. We found seating at the patio, protected from the pouring rain. There were free table games to use as we waited for service which made the time pass right by. Our server was kind and recommended some delicious appetizers, drinks, and food. We got the mahi tuna bites (blackened), delicious, and a house margarita to start. We both ordered burgers, which were cooked perfectly. The only downside was that the tots needed a little more seasoning. There was live music being played inside but we could only slightly hear it as they didn't open the large garage doors to the patio. But still, come here for a good time, good drinks, and a wonderful community. read more

The OV Beach Tavern - Tavern burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

After spending some time at the beach, my wife and I thought we would stop in and have a beer or two and lunch. We weren't particularly happy with the place the last time we were here but we thought we'd give it a second chance. We sat at the bar. The server was friendly. There was a good selection of beer and inexpensive appetizers. We had the bacon ranch quesadilla appetizer, that was real tasty during our last visit... and was still very good this time. Things went south however, when we walked around to the dark and dingy dining area and saw the mess on the floor and the unbussed tables. It appeared that nobody cleaned up after last night's closing or the day's opening. It was not busy (There was only a handful of customers in the building.) so some employee should have made an effort to clean. There was no acceptable reason for the level uncleanliness that we witnessed. Can't say that we will ever be back. That's a shame. It's a prime location. read more

Yuck overpriced and terrible food. The food is so tasteless and badly prepared. I wonder who the heck is leaving all these positive reviews on here $50 we sent half the food back and the bill still was $50 absolutely overpriced water down $12 drinks I don't know what this recession is, but I know that it makes you not even wanna go out to eat these places, barely hanging on threads. I guess we will not return. read more

I typically love this place. The staff is amazing and the food is generally good for the price you pay but I took a friend who is considering a run for public office a few weeks ago and I choose this place over another one I have really wanted to try but knowing the staff and my experiences there I wanted to share with her. We first ordered two tacos each. Sadly not edible. Then we ordered wings and I had one and she friend had two. The owner was gracious enough would come check on us but that was about it. We paid for food we didn't eat and again don't mind paying for drinks and shots we drank but food we didn't eat didn't sit right with me. Will go back of course everyone has a bad day but would have just like to be little bit more acknowledged especially since I has a special guest. read more

If you're looking for a 'locals' tavern with a kick, look no further. Off the beaten path, this establishment is tucked away near the beach in Oceanview. First of all, this place felt like one had just walked into the Bull and Finch on the set of Cheers. The bartender seemed to know everybody and they seemed to all know each other. Overall, a good vibe and cool place to watch a Sunday game. Burgers are excellent and happy hour selections moderately priced. Be sure and try the Diablo and of course, the fried pickles. Beer is cold and priced right. I'll be back! read more

Atmosphere was ok waitresses didn't seem to be happy to work didn't give a good high energy with customers. It's not hard to smile to the customers. Vibe there was weak and boring. It could be better, there's always room for improvement. read more

This is a fun spot for a drink with friends and some good bar food! On Mondays they have trivia and the night we were there, music bingo too! It was a fun night with good food, drinks and entertainment. They have lots of specials daily, like a $5 build your own burger on Monday. read more

Food was delicious. Customer service was great. Very friendly people. Loved the design and felt comfortable . The buffalo chicken sandwich was okay, ask for extra sauce read more

The OV Beach Tavern - Buffalo chicken sandwich,tots and lumpia pepper poppers - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We came here after a day at the botanical gardens since it was one of the few places open later for lunch. The patio was dog friendly but very meh. The fried pickles were great, but all the other food we ordered (jerk shrimp and buffalo chicken) were also very meh. The waitress was nice, but I would not go back as there were many other better options in the area. read more

Great food and an even better staff. Felt right at home as soon as we walked in. LOVE how dog friendly they are too. Definitely recommend the ahi tuna appetizer - not fishy tasting and cooked perfectly. read more

This place is a welcome site in OV. Food, drinks and staff are great! Plenty of tv's for your sports entertainment pleasure and the service is spot on. Lindsay the bartender is awesome! Can't wait to come back! LIG!!! read more

The OV Beach Tavern - The Tavern Burger is awesome! Two smashed well seasoned Pattie's with plenty of flavor and cheese. - Sports Bars Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I came here for a Ravens game. It was pretty loud but that's expected. I ordered a Christmas Special with a chose of turkey or ham. It came with bread, butter, chicken, corn, mashed potatoes, and gravy. The chicken was a little dry and the mashed potatoes feel like they have sat out for a while. The service was good and the waitress was very kind. Definitely recommended on any other night though! read more

Awesome burgers(the Cuban and Georgian) and thanks for humoring our hungry child great pricing too and FUN trivia!

We live down the street and we're excited to try this place out. Drinks are not good at all. Beer is warm. Bartenders lack personality and enthusiasm. We didn't try the food, but I doubt we'll be back. read more

Love this place good food A local bar with good vibes, great food and many options, can't go wrong!

Great place to watch Sunday NFL. Bartender was amazing. Nice crowd. Bloody Mary was 1 of best I have ever had.

One of my favorite places to go during Football season! Great specials, wonderful quality and fabulous service. I also love how close to the OV beach this spot is. read more