The 5 best Southern spots in Virginia Beach

Mission BBQ

Looking for a tasty Southern meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Virginia Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Mission BBQ

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Topping the list is Mission BBQ. Located at 116 S. Independence Blvd., the barbecue spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in Virginia Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 401 reviews on Yelp.

2. Tupelo Honey

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Next up is Tupelo Honey, situated at 4501 Main St. With four stars out of 904 reviews on Yelp, the Southern, breakfast and brunch and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Daves BBQ

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Daves BBQ, located at 1781 Virginia Beach Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the barbecue spot 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews.

4. Bo Bo's Fine Chicken Restaurant

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Bo Bo's Fine Chicken Restaurant, a Southern and fast food spot, is another go-to, with four stars out of 88 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3139 Shore Drive to see for yourself.

5. Rib City

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Check out Rib City, which has earned four stars out of 150 reviews on Yelp. You can find the barbecue spot, which offers desserts and sandwiches, at 4688 Princess Anne Road.


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