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Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Virginia Beach's most popular all-American eateries

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Published on July 01, 2019
Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of Virginia Beach's most popular all-American eateriesKevins Dog House | Photo: J David H./Yelp

The Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic foods that scream red, white and blue.

In the spirit of freedom, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Virginia Beach's top all-American dining destinations, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of options.


Sure, they’re not native to either the United States or the old British colonies, but few things seem more American than that summer staple, the hot dog. Virginia Beach, we’ve got ideas on that.

1. Kevins Dog House

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Topping the list is Kevins Dog House. Located at 5011 Cleveland St., the spot to score hot dogs and more is the highest rated hot dog spot in Virginia Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 43 reviews on Yelp.

2. Coastal Breeze

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Next up is the Coastal Breeze, situated at 1581 General Booth Blvd. With four stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American and Caribbean spot, offering hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Donkey Dawgs

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Donkey Dawgs, located at 1933 Virginia Beach Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and hot dogs, four stars out of 27 reviews.


If you're craving classic American food like meatloaf, hamburgers or mac and cheese, consider a celebratory Fourth of July meal at one of Virginia Beach's top traditional American restaurants.

1. Nick's Restaurant

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Topping the list is Nick's Restaurant. Located at 508 Laskin Road, the traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest rated traditional American restaurant in Virginia Beach, boasting four stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp.

2. Hair of the Dog Eatery

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Next up is the Hair of the Dog Eatery, situated at 4000 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite #210. With four stars out of 755 reviews on Yelp, the traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. New River Taphouse

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New River Taphouse, located at 1716 Pleasure House Road, Suite #101, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot, which offers pizza and burgers, 4.5 stars out of 247 reviews.


A solid option that conjures the feeling of the open road, one of these beloved Virginia Beach diners can serve up grub that'll have you singing "God Bless America" in no time.

1. Classic Diner

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Topping the list is the Classic Diner. Located at 1021 Providence Square Shopping Ctr., the diner is the highest rated diner in Virginia Beach, boasting four stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pop's Diner Co.

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Next up is Pop's Diner Co., situated at 2808 Sabre St. With four stars out of 211 reviews on Yelp, the diner and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Rick's Cafe

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Rick's Cafe, located at 1612 Virginia Beach Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner, breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot four stars out of 161 reviews.


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