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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Gloucester, Virginia

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1. Riverwalk Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(349)
$$$$
• Seafood • Yorktown
Booked 15 times today
Nestled along the serene banks of the York River, Riverwalk Restaurant offers a picturesque dining experience with breathtaking views and a diverse menu featuring fresh seafood, savory pasta dishes, succulent steaks, and lunchtime favorites like salads, burgers, and sandwiches. Whether it's a leisurely lunch with friends, a romantic date night, or a memorable family dinner, our warm and inviting ambiance caters to all occasions. Committed to community engagement and sustainability, we prioritize sourcing local ingredients and fostering connections within our community. Join us at Riverwalk Restaurant, where every meal is a journey of flavor amidst the tranquil beauty of the York River.
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2. Merroir
4.8
Exceptional(310)
$$$$
• Seafood • Topping
Booked 53 times today
This is where it all started – on the banks of the Rappahannock River overlooking where we grow our oysters. We like to call Merroir a “tasting room,” just so people know to expect something different. Everything is either served raw or cooked on an outdoor grill, small-plate-style, and beautifully paired with craft brews and world-famous wines. Each menu item is singularly-focused, seasonal, and ever-changing, so there’s always a surprise in store.
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3. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing
4.4
Awesome(5444)
$$$$
• Seafood • Richmond
Booked 69 times today
Our Rocketts Landing location occupies the top floor of the restored Power Plant building, which sits on the James River and once provided electricity for Richmond’s trolley cars. We specialize in seafood and locally-sourced signature entrees. And we can't forget the incredible view!
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4. Tides Coastal Kitchen
3.3
Good(228)
$$$$
• Seafood • Virginia Beach
Booked 11 times today
Where coastal flavors and breathtaking views unite to create Virginia Beach’s most unique dining experience - perfect for a casual gathering with friends or an elegant night out. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines exceptional coastal flavors, warm hospitality, and a touch of seaside magic.NOTE: OUTSIDE SEATING IS NON-RESERVABLE. PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
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5. Becca
4.6
Exceptional(6571)
$$$$
• American • Virginia Beach
Booked 94 times today
Becca is the culinary essence of The Historic Cavalier Hotel and a go-to dining destination in Virginia Beach. Modern and sophisticated, the reinvented restaurant boasts bright and inspired fare, locally sourced ingredients and a sumptuous outdoor garden setting. Always elegant yet never pretentious, Becca is the perfect destination to celebrate, gather or "just because” for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.Enjoy local, farm to table food where fresh ingredients and thoughtful presentation are at the heart of every dish.
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6. Leaping Lizard Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(1444)
$$$$
• American • Virginia Beach
Booked 27 times today
Situated under a canopy of old growth trees on Lake Joyce, this natural gem serves seasonal fare from tidal Virginia. The menu reflects freshness with a distinct emphasis on showcasing the inherent colors and flavors of the ingredients. The cafe's bakery provides all its breads and deserts and is open for retail on the weekends. This fresh approach to food done in a natural and unpretentious setting has been a local favorite for twelve years. If you don't see your desired time slot available give us a call.
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7. Ricky’s Wine Bar & Restaurant
new
4.9
Exceptional(3)
$$$$
• Contemporary European • Williamsburg
Booked 8 times today
Ricky’s Wine Bar & Restaurant is redefining casual dining in Colonial Williamsburg, located steps from Duke of Gloucester Street on Prince George Street — Williamsburg’s newest restaurant row. Inspired by European aperitivo culture, Ricky’s offers a vibrant destination for weekend lunch, craft cocktails, curated wines, intimate dinners, and outdoor patio dining in the heart of Williamsburg, VA.Our chef-driven menu features artisanal dishes crafted with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients designed for sharing, pairing, and savoring. The wine list highlights expressive European regions alongside Virginia’s top wineries, while our cocktail program delivers expertly executed classics and inventive seasonal creations. Rooted in the tradition of aperitivo — where drinks, food, and conversation come together effortlessly — Ricky’s brings a lively, elevated social dining experience to Colonial Williamsburg, with an outdoor patio that occasionally features live music.
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8. The Boathouse at City Point
4.5
Awesome(2579)
$$$$
• Seafood • Richmond
Booked 41 times today
Bringing waterfront dining back to Hopewell! The Boathouse at City Point with a sweeping vista of the Appomattox and James rivers features high-end interior design elements, private dining for large groups, patio dining and an outdoor bar. The Boathouse at City Point will offer a similar menu to other locations of The Boathouse, featuring coastal elements and a number of locally sourced ingredients.
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9. Hot Tuna
4.7
Exceptional(1677)
$$$$
• Seafood • Virginia Beach
Booked 34 times today
Here at Hot Tuna, our food is 5-star, but our dress code is surfer chic. Hot Tuna is a member of the Farm-to-Fork Movement; our menu features what is fresh, in-season and local. Eastern Shore seafood and produce from our local farms are staples, and our menu runs the gamut, from the freshest Ahi tuna to gourmet gouda burgers. Our bartenders are as adventurous as our chefs, providing you with hand-muddled mojitos, homemade sangria and organic margaritas. We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us!
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10. Eurasia Cafe & Wine Bar - Virginia Beach
4.9
Exceptional(1663)
$$$$
• American • Virginia Beach
Booked 25 times today
A quaint, hidden gem at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Eurasia offers some of the best farm to table food that the Beach has to offer. Seafood drives this eclectic menu that changes seasonally. To complement the great menu, Eurasia has local beers on tap and 20 wines by the glass to suit any palette.

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  • Bill
    Virginia •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great service and we ordered the crab cakes and the blackened salmon. Great atmosphere and good food.
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    The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing$$$$• Seafood• Richmond
    •
    4.4
  • CindyGold
    Virginia •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Always love Leaping. Wonderful food and service. Kathy did a great job managing our crew and all our requests. We will be back!
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    Leaping Lizard Cafe$$$$• American• Virginia Beach
    •
    4.8
  • Jan
    Virginia •24 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    It was a hot day but the shade under the awnings helped. Not much breeze unfortunately on Sunday. Our reservation was not until 1:15 but they were able to take us early (6)) so we appreciated it. Our drinks and appetizers arrived timely. We ordered afterwards. Five of our orders came together. One order ( oyster po’boy ) arrived ten minutes later. We enjoyed everything but the seafood roll had very little flavor my husband said. Crab cakes were good as well as hamburgers. Oysters , of course were delicious. Thanks for a nice ending to a birthday weekend at TIDES Inn.
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    Merroir$$$$• Seafood• Topping
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    4.8
  • Jeff
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 6, 2026
    We had such a great time coming in for dinner! We noticed the hotel was sold out so we weren’t sure how busy it would be. We were seated fairly quickly and within a few minutes we had a friendly waitress great us. The food was great! It wasn’t too busy either. The service was quicker than I expected from reading previous reviews. We had a great time! Thank you!
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    Tides Coastal Kitchen$$$$• Seafood• Virginia Beach
    •
    3.3
  • Christian
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 5, 2026
    Excellent food, tinley and attentive service, reasonably priced, and sitting outaide on the river at sunset was fantastic.
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    Riverwalk Restaurant$$$$• Seafood• Yorktown
    •
    4.4

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