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Leaping Lizard Cafe, Virginia Beach, VA

Leaping Lizard Cafe

4.9
4.9
1278 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue 11:00–14:00 Wed–Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    (757) 460-5327
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive Chef
    Bill Prince

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Menu

Kid'S Sandwiches

All served with chips and fresh fruit.

  • Grilled CheeseUS$4.50

    • TurkeyUS$4.50

      Cafe Sandwiches

      All served on toasted bread with potato salad and fresh fruit.

      • Chicken SaladUS$11.95

        Blended with peach chutney, roasted almonds and our lightly curried yogurt mayo.

        • Oven Roasted Turkey BLTUS$9.95

          Our oven roasted turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce our basil mayonnaise.

          Signature Sandwiches

          All served on our toasted rosemary bread, with potato salad.

          • Oven-Roasted Turkey, Surry Ham & CheeseUS$11.95

            Available until 3 pm. Our own oven roasted turkey, surry ham and provolone cheese with sun-dried tomato pesto mayo.

            • Roast Beef & TurkeyUS$9.95

              Roast beef, our oven- roasted turkey, provolone and our own horseradish sauce.

              Soups

              Made hearty and daily.

              • Cup of Soup & 1/2 SaladUS$8.95

                Served with potato salad and fresh fruit.

                • Big Bowl of SoupUS$6.95

                  Wraps

                  All served with potato salad and fresh fruit.

                  • Fresh Tuna Salad WrapUS$9.95

                    With provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato.

                    • Hummus WrapUS$7.95

                      Our tasty hummus with carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms and sun-dried tomato mayo.

                      Last updated: 2 February 2022

                      What 1,278 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                      4.9
                      4.9 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.8Food
                      • 4.9Service
                      • 4.8Ambience
                      • 4.7Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • Virginia

                        Best Overall

                      • Virginia

                        Best Service

                      • Virginia

                        Best Ambience

                      • Virginia

                        Best Value

                      • Virginia

                        Great for brunch

                      • Virginia

                        Great for outdoor dining

                      • Virginia

                        American

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Best Overall

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Best Food

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Best Service

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Best Ambience

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Best Value

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Great for brunch

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Child-friendly

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Innovative

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Healthy

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Neighbourhood gem

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        Great for outdoor dining

                      • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                        American

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Leaping Lizard Cafe delivers a "wonderful dining experience" with "fantastic food" and a "charming atmosphere." This local gem is praised for its "fresh, healthy dishes" and "friendly staff." The eclectic ambiance and outdoor seating enhance the visit. Highly recommended for "delicious brunch" and "amazing service."

                      1,278 Reviews

                      1. Victoria

                        Richmond

                        38 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        38 reviews

                        Dined 1 day ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        The crab quiche was absolutely divine! The blueberry mojito was also very yummy. I’m sorry I didn’t get our servers name but very sweet and professional.

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                      2. Benjamin

                        Richmond

                        14 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        14 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        My Tuna salad sandwich was very tasty. The service was quick and informative. My buddy and I agreed that Leaping Lizard is a redo. I'll be back.

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                      3. Byron

                        Richmond

                        52 reviews

                        5.0

                        52 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Leaping Lizard is truly one of those local gems that never disappoint. The food and service are always on point and the restaurant feels like home.

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                      4. Richard

                        Richmond

                        36 reviews

                        5.0

                        36 reviews

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        A neighborhood gem. Great for Sunday brunch, or general dining.

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                      5. Nancy

                        New York City

                        9 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        9 reviews

                        Dined on 15 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Leaping Lizard is one of my favorite Virginia Beach restaurants. Everything is ALWAYS delicious! The staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. A big shoutout to our server Betsy! She’s amazing!

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                      6. Susan

                        Richmond

                        3 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 15 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 4
                        The server was not attentive, but the hostess was WONDERFUL! Food is delicious!

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                      7. Yvonne

                        Richmond

                        88 reviews

                        vip
                        2.0

                        88 reviews

                        Dined on 8 November 2024

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 4
                        The restaurant has recently resumed dinner service and it seemed there were a few kinks they need to work out. The server was enthusiastic, but not very attentive. The food was very slow arriving (it took about 30 minutes for a cup of soup and raw clams, our appetizers, to arrive after we ordered). The dozen clams arrived as just 10, too. The entrees were pretty poor. The duck was tough and arrived cold. Hope they get their act together. We’ve always enjoyed Leapin Lizard before.

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                      8. DebraM

                        New York City

                        8 reviews

                        3.0

                        8 reviews

                        Dined on 5 November 2024

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 1
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                      9. Doris

                        Richmond

                        25 reviews

                        vip
                        5.0

                        25 reviews

                        Dined on 3 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The food was not very hot. The butternut lasagna didn’t have much flavor.

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                      10. Brett

                        Richmond

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 3 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Atmosphere was great. Food was superb. We got the breakfast sandwich and the French toast - and the FT was absolutely amazing, sandwich was solid too. The sides (apple slaw) are tasty and unexpectedly bright and crisp with flavor.

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                      FAQs

                      Leaping Lizard Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 1278 OpenTable diners.

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                      2 people
                      19:00
                      Booked 7 times today
                      Google Map for Leaping Lizard Cafe

                      4408 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

                      Additional information

                      • Area
                        Virginia Beach
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Lunch Mon, Tue 11:00–14:00 Wed–Fri 11:00–15:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00
                      • Price
                        $30 and under
                      • Cuisines
                        American
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress code
                        Formal Attire
                      • Parking details
                        Public Lot
                      • Payment Options
                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Executive Chef
                        Bill Prince
                      • Additional
                        Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                      • Phone number
                        (757) 460-5327

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