by Becky Robbins

Created on: June 22, 2009   Last Updated: August 25, 2009

A good family dining experience can make or break your vacation. Virginia Beach offers a variety of cuisine sure to please your family's palate. Three aspects that make a great restaurant are the food, atmosphere and service. A well rounded combination of the three makes for a great dining experience. There are so many options for cuisine that offer the best of the best; it can be hard to decide where to dine.

Rudees on the Inlet Restaurant and Raw Bar is a great place to start with its cozy home-like feeling. No other seafood restaurant can match that feeling. Located at 227 Mediterranean Avenue, it is a popular dining spot. Its waterfront location makes it a prime dining spot and the staff makes you feel at like an old friend. The building where the restaurant is located is a replica of an authentic coast guard station. Being right on the water, it offers some of the freshest fish, as many fishermen pull right up to the dock to deliver.

If you are looking for American cuisine with a great caf feel, then look no further than Baker's Crust. When you open the door to 704 Hilltop North Shopping Center, you will be greeted by the enticing aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries. Whether you are coming for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this menu is full of delicious items for everyone. Even if you only have time to grab a loaf of their signature breads, such as Gruyere Focaccia or Farmhouse Cinnamon Raisin, this restaurant is worth a stop in your travels. Not only is this restaurant family-friendly, but the servers are very attentive and you will be happy with your visit. Save room for their dessert crepes.

Be sure to stop at Beach Bully BBQ at 601 19thStreet during your stay in Virginia Beach. It's been voted Best of the Beach for BBQ for the last 11 years and even gotten accolades for best ribs over the last several years. It definitely radiates a family atmosphere, offers great service, and the prices are reasonable. It's not just a place for beef, so check out the other food options as well. Plus this restaurant is not far from the oceanfront, so it makes a great stop after a long day of frolicking in the surf.

No matter what type of cuisine you are looking for, you will find it in Virginia Beach. There are a multitude of restaurants that are great for your whole family. The restaurant experience is more than just great tasting food. When you add in the atmosphere and service, you can find great restaurants with a triple play.

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