FIREBREW Bar & Grill - Virginia Beach Restaurant

For starters, the spinach and artichoke dip is outstanding. Huge chunks of artichoke and the “pita points” are just the right balance of soft and sturdy (for dipping.) The tuna bites are also delicious! When asked how you’d like them cooked, just ask for “barely touched.” This made sure they were warm, but just barely seared. A lot of places don’t get this right, but Firebrew has it figured out! The Shrimp and Scallops Florentine was divine. Couldn’t recommend it enough! Very fresh and very well prepared all around. The ribs were a hit; I didn’t try them, but I was told they were amazing. That said, burgers should be taken off the menu. Very dry, surprisingly bland, and overall subpar meat quality. Both people in our party that got burgers were not satisfied. Very surprising for a “bar and grill.” The Key Lime Pie is also nothing to write home about; not bad, just not great. Overall, the service was impeccable, though drinks do take a little long to arrive from the bar. The meals were

First time visit to this restaurant and it was amazing. I had no idea it had been open for 12 years and in my own backyard so to speak. The food was amazing, the service was great. Please give this place a try, I promise you won’t regret it. You will thank me later.

We were walk-ins late on a holiday weekend. We sat at their bar while we waited for a table. Several good local beers on tap, including Young Veterans, Smartmouth, Reaver beach, and O’Connor. The bartender was pleasant and helpful. The waiter, Josh, was friendly and attentive. He offered suggestions and helped direct us through the menu. The manager came by our table twice as he made his rounds. He tried to answer my question about how the chef achieved such a perfect sear on their scallops. They were seared on just one side to a golden brown with just a hint of crispy. We ordered the seasonal seared scallops and the shrimp & scallop Florentine. Both were delicious. The scallops were perfect and the shrimp were so tasty. The Florentine was my favorite. We loved the flatbread and the seared tuna apps. We left with several boxes and vowed to return.