Restaurant suggestions from Holly Van Auken

We asked three Virginian-Pilot restaurant reviewers what places they would recommend to Hampton Roads visitors. Here's what reviewer Holly Van Auken had to say:

Vietnam Garden
Holly said: Try for lunch. "Best Chicken Pho in the history of noodle soup!"
2404 Virginia Beach Blvd #14
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 631-8048
Read a full review of the Vietnam Garden.

Joe's
Holly said: Try for lunch. "Delicious cheese steaks, fabulous pasta dishes and a three-layer chocolate cake that will take your breath away."
3603 High St.
Portsmouth, Va.
(757) 393-2233
Read Holly's full review of Joe's.

Beckett's Cafe
Holly said: Try for lunch. "The Reuben rocks, the patty melt pleases and the girls treat you like family."
1328 N Great Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 496-6055
Read Holly's full review of Beckett's Cafe.

Rajput Indian Cuisine
Holly said: Try for lunch, they have a great buffet.
742 W 21st St. #E
Norfolk, Va.
(757) 625-4634
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Garrison's Bar and Grill
Holly said: Great for dinner. "Try the risotto ball appetizer chased by a Lychee martini - mmm!"
401 N. Great Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 233-2978
Read a full review of Garrison's.

Stoleys
Holly said: Great for dinner. "The best oysters Rockefeller I've had."
1408 N. Great Neck Rd.
Virginia beach, Va.
(757) 412-0079
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Byrd & Baldwin Brothers Steakhouse
Holly said: Great for dinner. "Fantastic service and melt-in-your-mouth steaks!"
116 Brooke Ave.
Norfolk, Va.
(757) 222-9191
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Terrapin Restaurant
Holly said: Great for dinner. "Everything (including the fancy cocktails) is great!"
3102 Holly Rd., Pinewood Square, Suite 514
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 321-6688
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Shore Break Pizza
Holly said: Great for dinner. "Best pizza, hands down. They deliver beer! How could you go wrong?"
2941 Shore Dr.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 481-9393
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la Bella Italia
Holly said: Great for dinner. "Wonderful bruschetta, a house salad unlike any other in town and an amazing variety of Italian dishes."
1065 Laskin Rd.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 422-8536
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Gringo's Taqueria
Holly said: "The best fish tacos, guacamole and salsa in the entire world."
612 Norfolk Ave., Suite 109
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 961-2987
Read a full review of Gringo's.

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