We have dined here many times in many different forms. We've attended special wine pairing dinners, date nights for two, day-time tastings, the yearly warehouse sale, as a guest of large parties, and as a host of large parties. Yiannis always gets it right no matter what is thrown at them. The optional chef's choice offering (similar to Japanese omakase) provides a relaxing, catered-to experience when decision fatigue is high. We love the subtle Greek twist on the dishes, particularly how well it works with the lamb lollipops. While the food is amazing, the incredible service is what keeps us returning. It is always impeccable, with knowledgeable servers and eager sommeliers, and Yiannis himself frequently stopping by. We were even treated to a tour of the kitchen on our first visit. It is this above and beyond attitude that always makes me recommend Yiannis. read more

Delicious. Steak was amazing. Just as ordered. Service...I've never had to wait. Ambiance...Everything wanted. Clean, Service with a smile. I recommend to most my family. read more

The ambiance was very date nite vibes. I loved the purple lighting. The sever was always there when we wanted to order our drinks. The lamb and steak was cooked to perfection. read more

First off the service is incredible. The staff is welcoming, the owner is jovial and both make you feel like family. The place is big, but you cannot tell from the outside. The private dining room is a must try and I felt like I should try l every wine in there. I swear that whatever you're in the mood for, they probably have it. The food is so pretty. Plated beautifully and delivered with care. Chef Charlie is amazing. You must go if you're in VB. read more

My partner and I had a fantastic date night at Yiannis, located with plenty of parking next to Victoria's Pizzeria. The friendly staff and cozy, lively vibe set the perfect tone. We were treated to warm rosemary bread with the addictive truffle butter! I ordered the 16 oz ribeye with ratatouille and risotto. It was pure perfection: flavorful and beautifully balanced. The service was spot-on, and the atmosphere stayed inviting. 10/10, highly recommend for a memorable meal! read more

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This restaurant gave me a comfortable feeling. The food was consistently good, without any major surprises, but it didn't disappoint either. The service was also very attentive. Overall, it's a great place to relax. read more

Food- I had the duck, was slightly overcooked and dry. Service- we arrived 30 mins before the rest of our party and we spent most of that waiting to order a drink. My drink came as the rest of the party arrived. Ambiance- place is nice, just maybe not our spot. read more

Disappointing experience overall at a restaurant we have always enjoyed. Arrived at 8:45 on a Sat evening. The place was empty except for 1 or 2 tables of people. I was surprised to see this on a Saturday. Not a good sign. Overall the service was mediocre and the food had some shortcomings. Ordered cocktails which came quickly and were very good. The complimentary bread rolls were not fresh. A little tough and had been sitting around. Ordered the saganiki as an app. It arrived and our waiter performed the flaming presentation but put too much ouzo on the dish and had trouble extinguishing the flames with lemon. The Greek cheese itself was not quality or not fresh. It was too firm after being flambéed and lacked that nutty, salty, tangy taste. It was bland. The pita bread served with the dish was good. We ordered the stuffed flounder and 16oz black angus ribeye. Always had a good steak here. The stuffed flounder was well presented, flakey and excellent. The steak I was served was a steak that you would see pre-packaged at the grocery store if you were in a pinch and really wanted a steak. Low quality beef. It was seasoned perfectly and cooked perfectly medium as ordered but it was thin and tough. I ate it because it tasted ok and I wanted steak. The service took a turn at this point. The sides that I ordered didn't arrive with my meal nor did a steak knife which I would need to carve through the low quality ribeye. After a few minutes of my steak getting cold, the sides arrived and still no steak knife. I had ordered a side of hollandaise and it did not arrive. Had to remind the waiter. After a few more minutes, he comes back and says the kitchen can't make it. He didn't really know why. Replaced with a side of chimchurri which was very good. Server was not good about clearing dishes to make room for the entres so things piled up. Dessert was the red velvet cake and it was good, nothing great. What put me off was the $60 mediocre quality steak and the service. After I commented to our waiter that the steak was low quality and not good, I expected to see a manager or a chef come to the table to get more details, but I felt it just went over his head. I was surprised that the chef would let a piece of meat like that go across the pass. Just no attention to the details that make a higher end restaurant service shine. With the place being empty on a Saturday evening, the low quality beef, and service missteps, I hope this was a one off experience and not the beginning of the end for Yiannis. read more

Every time I have dinner here, I lament the fact that, I don't come here often enough. For reasons that I cannot begin to fathom, Yiannis, located at 401 North Great Neck Road in the heart of Virginia Beach is not usually on my radar. If you've never been, do yourself a favor and check them out. They are a Wine Shop that also happens to serve gourmet quality food. Unlike most restaurants in the area, they don't gouge you on their wine prices. You can buy a bottle on their shelves and drink it with your dinner paying the regular retail price for it. Nobody else does that! The chefs who work here are classically trained culinary professionals dedicated to serving up amazing cuisine that is sure to quite literally go beyond your wildest expectations. I love to leave it to the professionals and I usually get the chef special. I've enjoyed some fantastic meals here I'm already planning my next visit. As with most places that offer this quality of food, they can and do get busy. Make a reservation soon, you can always thank me later... read more

Yiannis is totally underrated as a restaurant! It seems that they are well-known and highly visited as a wine shop, however their prepared food is high quality and really delicious. Yiannis has been on my bookmark list for over a year and I finally made it over for a nice, solo dinner at the bar. They do get busy and there weren't many available tables so I recommend making reservations, but the bar was available the whole night. Didn't get to indulge in any cocktails or wine, although I will definitely be returning soon to do this. I started with the She Crab Soup, which was delicious. Definitely on the list of best She Crab Soups in the area. Huge, plentiful chunks of crab meat and really nice flavor. I also got the calamari, which was also well-prepared. The calamari was tender and the aioli had a perfect zing. The only complaint was that it was served a bit oily and soft rather than nicely crisped. It seemed like maybe it just needed to sit quickly on a paper towel or something similar before being served. For my entree, I got the 16oz ribeye steak. I ordered it medium rare with truffle fries and asparagus. I appreciated that almost all entrees come with two sides of choice. The steak was cooked perfectly. It seemed like a very high quality cut with no gristle or inedible portions. It wasn't highly salted, so I did add a BIT of salt to mine, but when eaten with the horseradish sauce it was served with, it didn't need it. I really enjoyed that sauce! The asparagus was great. I wasn't impressed by the truffle fries.. they were similar to the calamari -- served a bit greasy and wilted, but the truffle flavor was nice. In the future, I'm excited to try the parmesan risotto. Overall, great dinner experience and I will definitely be adding this to my rotation for girls nights, date nights and solo trips. Delicious! read more

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Great customer service, Over and above! I've ordered wine on-line at least 5 times from this shop. Great selection of hard to find wines that I can't find locally. Delivery is always quick and service is always top notch. read more

Loved and loved Yannis. So beautiful inside and welcoming. They had a wine tasting the night we went and it looked like fun. Our food was good wine was good. I had the fish and it was delicious. Husband had she crab soup and meatballs. Which needed some extra marinara sauce. They brought some to him. Made a big difference in the taste. We took bread pudding home with us for dessert. Very tasty. Overall a delightful evening and we are going to join the wine club. We will be back. Their wine selection is purely amazing. Yasoo Yanni. read more

For the visit on 3/22 @ 5pm. The food and atmosphere here were fantastic-- truly an amazing place! The ONLY downside to our experience was that while we were seated near the front of the restaurant by the wine bottle display, one of the other staff members (wearing black-framed glasses and blonde hair) began dusting the bottles above us (we were sitting on the other side of that wall). Unfortunately, some of the dust fell onto our food, which was really disappointing, especially after waiting about 60 minutes for a $200 meal. Aside from that, the customer service was amazing and the bartender (or whoever made the drinks) made a custom non-alcoholic drink for my mother, which she loved so much! The manager was so friendly and so was our waiter! The food was delicious and the charcuterie board was delectable. I docked 2 stars because of the dust getting into our food and for having to wait 1 hour for our food. For the management: it might be better to save dusting near guest tables for after-service hours or use a method that doesn't stir up dust-- like wiping each bottle individually with a Swiffer sheet instead of using a hand duster. That way, it won't end up settling on people's food or plates. read more

My son and I fooded Yiannis this evening. I have to say I was not sure what we were getting into. The online menu, reviews and pictures all look awesome but there still was a bit of apprehension as it is not open for food often. This is primarily a wine store, (a significantly delightful wine store). But they open for dinner a few nights per week and the website says they do catering. We were seated and eagerly attended to by the wait staff that brought amazing fresh baked bread and crab dip. The atmosphere was lovely! Soft, warm, inviting and stimulating enough for great conversation. The menu is meat heavy on the selections which was fine by me but it did have some seafood and pasta dishes. The charcuterie board was BIG and delicious. I got the lamb rack of ribs. After the charcuterie board it was difficult to put down the half rack. My son got the pappataula pasta (sp) with super tender beef cubes that were melt in your mouth. Since it's a wine store they have everything you could want to pair with your meal. Only down point was that the wait staff seemed unfamiliar with the wine selections and didn't ask the sommelier to come to the table ( I know super picky). If you are a foodie you need to check this spot out. read more

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Yes the food is spectacular...you already know this because you read other reviews before mine. You just don't know how MOUTH WATERING, SPECTACULAR it is! To see a picture does not adequately describe the dance your taste buds will do as soon as you consume the first bite of ANYTHING you eat here. This all started off as a "Let's stop off an pick up some bread pudding" run. Two hours later, I am still here with an amazing old fashioned, two glasses of wine, and a wine membership (sorry Cooper's Hawk but the selection here is top notch). I almost forgot that I also ate banana nut bread pudding! You read that right--banana nut bread pudding. Their bread pudding is the calling card of Yianni's--it's always good, always hot, and the flavor changes daily. I am back again (that's twice in one week)...and this time it's for dinner. Make a reservation; this place is quaint and intimate and it's best to confirm your seat. When we walked in tonight, Chef Kevin remembered us. The sommelier, Josh remembered us from the week before. Even the bartender, Holly called us by name. Are we superstars? Not at all--but At Yianni's, we were made to feel like we were. Now on to the food--the words have not been invented yet to describe the rock fish. It was fried so it had just the right "crunch"; the meat was flaky and flavorful and it nearly melted in your mouth. Simply put, it was the BEST ROCKFISH. Period. End of story. Game over! I had a chef's special--a bowl concocted by Kevin for my vegan restrictions that I don't even know what to call it--in fact, just show him this picture and tell him to do this for you. It was ASTOUNDING! I have found my happy place with Yianni's. Meet me or beat me there, but this is the best kept secret in the 757. read more

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Gluten free pizza was amazing!!! Cooked to perfection! And our server- Ryle was absolutely top notch!!! read more

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Start off with I am a hard guy to please with food. I have just been around to a lot of places around the world so my standards are high. The place had a great ambience and the wine selection was very good. All of the staff were very polite and accommodating. The bartender was our server and was a little busy at times, it was our first time and we brought my folks. The meat and cheese board was good, the variety of cheese was pretty basic, with no surprises or variety that would be outside the norm. The filet was cooked perfectly but I was surprised they automatically cooked it Pittsburgh style just because I ordered it rare. It was still good though, the apple strudel was very good, will be back for sure. read more

Amazing wine selection! Awesome service!!! Beautiful layout and great food!! It's our favorite place for dinner and especially the wine!! read more

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By far one of the best dining experiences I've had in my adult life! The meal was exquisite, the cocktails were phenomenal, and the wine was out of this world! Do yourself a favor and try this place out. read more

If you like wine and good food then you need to check out Yiannis. I only stopped in for about 30 minutes because we were early for our plans. We sat at the bar and Anthony took great care of us. He immediately brought us some delicious bread and butter and we utilized the self serve wine machines. You can do a taste, 1/2 pour or a whole. There is a whole range of prices too. The bread was delicious. I definitely want to go back and have dinner. It is very pricy but I am sure it's delicious. While we were at the bar we could see someone hand stuffing olives with blue cheese. WOW! It's a quiet and classy atmosphere. Great for a anniversary or birthday. I am looking forward to going back and enjoying the whole experience. read more

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The ambience is nice and the staff is courteous. The food was good not great, and overpriced for the overall experience. Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. To get help we had to ask someone who was walking by to get our food or whatever we needed. Our reservation was at 530 and was told we had strict 2 hour limit and our response was we don't plan to be here for 2 hours. Well because service was slow we didn't leave until almost 8pm which would've been later if we hadn't opted to have dessert to go. The kicker is we told our waitress when our food came to the table to please box the dessert and bring the check. This didn't seem to lessen our wait time. If you like wine have extra time and money to blow check this place out. However we resolved before leaving we wouldn't come back. read more

Fun atmosphere for any wine enthusiasts. Excellent selection of wine at very reasonable prices. As far as food- menu has a nice selection. Food quality is excellent. Only down side was my entree of sea bass and Rosetto was not hot and barely warm. Had to send it back to be heated up. Too bad - beautiful piece of fish. The other folks at our table enjoyed their meals of baked 1/2 chicken. Desert of my style cheesecake was excellent but seemed overpriced at $15 for a small slice. One thing that I noticed on the final bill was irritating - was charged an extra 3% for using a credit card. First time I have seen this practice at a local restaurant. Just raise your dam prices and don't surprise me at the end with a bs surcharge. read more

Great meal as always, I was able to make the last reservation offered today. Tables fill up FAST! As the restaurant is small offering approx 20 Tables. I prefer to order the chef specials of the day, opposed to the menu items. I can appreciate the Chefs culinary skills. This evening I ordered the Yellowtail fried. Just ad expected it was nothing short of amazing. Freshest fish minimal seasoning except what the ocean provides. Saffron rice with seasoned Harve covets. 3 sauces accompanied the amazing fried whole fish. I do prefer my whole fish as served on the plate ,choosing to debone as I eat. Dion was our server he completely understood as I returned our shared appetizer of Wagu meatballs first served that were still cold and completely raw inside. Replacing the utensils as well as appetizer plates. Apologized and returned after some time with completely cooked meatballs buratta cheese and house made delicious red sauce, chiffonade basil. Hubby ordered the porthouse steak that filled the plate. Very slightly overdone for such a great quality meat, mashed and roasted green and yellow squash. As the restaurant filled up we did not receive his bday celebratory dessert. Filled and ready to receive my club wines Our dining experience at Yiannis was great. read more

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Our wine club had a wine tasting last night in the back room. Chris is quite the sommelier! He really knows his wine. It was a blast. And, a special out to their bread baker-yum! read more

Came for Burger and Bourbon Tuesday. No lie, if I'm ever on death row and they offer me that last meal, I want Yiannis' Dry-Aged Burger (with the bacon jam) and Truffle Fries. Mind blown. They're proud of it ($28), but worth every penny. read more

This review is way over due, but well-deserved! I had friends and family together at Yiannis to celebrate my graduation, and Yiannis and his team went above and beyond. Everyone really enjoyed the atmosphere, and many people who attended the celebration are still talking about how amazing the food was. I've had multiple unforgettable experiences at Yiannis, and will be back many more times and continue to recommend that people visit! Thank you for everything! read more

exceptional dining experience. the service was top notch and food was excellent. The ambiance is relaxed and comfortable not a bit stuffy for fine dining. Great for celebrations or just a great dinner Menu has excellent appetizers and desserts are made in house by an exceptional pastry chef. Go! read more

This place is another level of delish! It is a wine shop as well! They have experts that can help you find "your" favorite wines. Food is fantastic....and atmosphere is unmatched! I would take my Valentine anytime! Oh and the charcuterie boards are amazing! read more

Grateful place to have a wine night/date. They tell you about the wines you drink and the chef will make recommendations for wine based on what you are eating. read more

Yianni's was such a great experience. starting off with the ambiance , it was sooo beautiful and such a nice little vibe. almost gave me the impression we were eating dinner in the wine cellar, maybe we were . next , our server Dominic was nothing short of amazing . we were recommend a great bottle of wine . can't remember the name , but it was right down my alley. now for dinner , i ordered the lamb chops with green beans and roasted red potatoes. which was pretty good . my only disappointment was i wanted the twice baked potatoes and the were out . i would definitely recommend this place. and id definitely return back here . read more

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This place only turns into a restaurant in the evenings. I advise you to make a reservation. The ambiance is very relaxed, and I loved the fact they had a sommelier on site. The reason I am giving 4 stars is due to the wait times. I would have liked it if they had informed us ahead of time. The food, however, was delicious! I haven't had red drum in a very long time, and I was super excited to be told it was available. I recommend this place as a nice date night spot or a friend's night dinner. read more

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Decor 4 Food 3.5 Service 5 I had to round down because their HVAC wasn't working and the place was smoky boarder-line unbearable. The manager said they just installed the new stove and they hadn't tried it out at full capacity ...well there was a big problem. I and others had to step out for fresh air. Highlight was the bread made in-house, apparently they get the dough from the pizza place next door and add some herbs and olive oil. The bread comes out HOT with a side of whipped herb butter it's delicious. I had the filet rare and it was on the salty side. I wanted mashed potatoes they were out of that, then roasted potatoes and they were out of that as well and then had to settle for garlic rice. Hubby had the lamb chops medium rare (cooked to order) and it was good, with a side of truffle fries and he liked the fries. One of my Biggest issue with the place is the price point has gone up on dishes by $10-12 within a year and a half. Not the time to have unreasonable prices. At $43-42 per dish the experience should be more refined. read more

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Our dinner tonight was one of the most pleasant restaurant experiences we have ever had. Our party's food was superb, cooked perfectly, with fresh ingredients. I had tile fish, which was new to me, and it was delicious. One of us had lamb, and she asked for mint jelly that hardly anyone serves anymore with lamb. They didn't have any mint jelly, and the owner found out and actually went to buy some just for her. Unbelievable service. She loved the lamb. Our server, Leah (sp?) was patient with our many questions, very friendly, but still professional. I will come back any time I am in the area. Beautiful atmosphere, too. The staff bent over backwards to make sure we were happy. Simply perfect. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in our dinner experience!!! read more

Spur of the moment decision to stop by for dinner last night. I wasn't sure if it was reservations only but they were able to accommodate us. We sat in the back in one of the wine rooms. It was dark with blue lights which seemed almost too dark to us. Once our eyes adjusted to the lighting it was fine. Very romantic. Our waitress was phenomenal and very on point. She gave us a run down of the daily specials in which we ordered the she crab soup for a starter. The cup of soup was huge lol. I was super excited to see it topped with crab meat. Soup ratio to crabmeat was definitely off. Once you mixed the crabmeat into the soup, the crabmeat becomes non existent. Soup was bitter and it was borderline cold. We sent it back. I felt bad but im not paying for something that I can't eat. For our entrees, I ordered the filet mignon. It came with asparagus and bacon something mashed potatoes. Hubby ordered ribye with same sides. My steak was like butter yall. Great steak cooked to perfection. The asparagus was lightly seasoned and I had no complaints. The mashed potatoes however tasted overly salted. I thought maybe I was going crazy but the hubbs said the same and we didn't even eat it. Considering the cost of our overall bill ( 39.99 wine bottle included) i just felt like i should've been WOW'd by my dinner. I understand chefs are also human and may have off days so im still giving them a 4 star because I enjoyed myself and the steak was phenomenal. We will definitely be back. I'd recommend this restaurant for date nights! read more

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Yianni's is very unassuming from the outside. Do yourself a favor and walk right in. What an experience. The inside seating is such a vibe. You are surrounded by shelves and shelves....and shelves of wine. The ambiance, staff, food and wine varieties are amazing. Let's discuss. Pros: * The wine dispensers are wonderful. Its like having your own personal wine festival. They have sweet wine, dry wine, semi-sweet, low alcohol content, high alcohol content (ports), reds, whites, and roses. You are provided with a credit card like card that you place in your preferred wine dispenser. You can purchase a 1 oz, 2 oz, and one more higher amount. I only did 1-2 ounces because I wanted to taste several. * The table bread. Yes. The table bread. I don't know what kind of bread this is, but I imagine that it is a close replica of manna from heaven. * I ordered the crab cake dinner with asparagus and rice pilaf. It was presented beautifully. I live in Maryland so my expectations of crab cakes are a little high. This was not on Maryland's level, but Virginia did their thing. The seasoning was good, but I would have preferred less fillers. The rice was mushier that I would have wanted. * All of the staff were pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable. They really made the experience light and pleasurable. Things to Note: *The wine dispenser cost per ounce is different per wine. Pay attention. You may pay $3/ounce for one wine and the one right next to it could be $10/ounce. * Yiannis is more about their wine than food. The food menu is pretty short, but it is suffice. * Treat yourself. Splurge. * The restaurant is in a shopping center, therefore parking is very easy. Any time I am in Virginia Beach, I will definitely return to Yiannis for a relaxing yet extravagant experience. We were socially distanced from other patrons and the staff wore mask, but for a few hours, we forgot that we were in the midst of a pandemic. Thank you. read more

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Best Sauvignon Blanc I've ever had was recommended by the sommelier, food was outstanding and staff were amazing! Love the atmosphere! Efharisto! read more

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Came the first time due to a friend working there. Really love the wine selection and if you like to drink by-the-glass, they have a neat setup. That said, I found the food selections disappointing. I happen to be vegan - don't expect a ton of options, but they literally had none. Even a selection of olives or hummus would be great. The third visit we were there and it was dead. Asked the kitchen if there was anything they could whip up - they said no. My bf loves a good cheese tray, and ordered once and said never again - that the selections were not very sophisticated. He has enjoyed the scallops and lumpia, however. Unfortunately, since we both can't enjoy a meal together there, it's doubtful we'll be back. read more

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An unique place. Wine shop by day & restaurant by night! Been ordering Italian wine from them for the past couple of years, only to find out they serve amazing foods too this time when visited Virginia Beach. Love their wine selections and the convenient wine dispensers. read more

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I've been going to this establishment since it was a little hole in the wall serving only wine and cheeses, to being one of my favorite fine dining restaurants. With a wall to wall wine selection, a sophisticated cocktail menu, and quite a list of classic beers, there is a drink for everyone. We always start off with the Saganaki which is delicious and an experience in of itself. From a nice ribeye, to the crabcakes, I've never ordered something I didn't love. You cannot leave without ordering the bread pudding, it is the best one I've ever had. read more

walking into Yiannis felt like I transplanted to a European restaurant in France or Italy. The ambience was amazing. No matter where you sit in the restaurant you are surrounded by bottles and bottles of wine. there are exquisite options on the menu from both the land and the sea. excellent experience. read more

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