Restaurant suggestions from Judy Cowling

We asked three Virginian-Pilot restaurant food writers what places they would recommend to Hampton Roads visitors. Here's what reviewer Judy Cowling had to say:

Cobalt Grille
Judy said: "Classy lunch menu, great drinks and the best wine dinners."
762 Hilltop North Shopping Center
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Eurasia
Judy said: "Great bar inside where I feel comfortable dining by myself."
960 Laskin Rd.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 422-0184
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Chicks Oyster Bar
Judy said: "Great view, lots to look at."
2143 Vista Circle
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 481-5757
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Alexander's on the Bay
Judy said: "Great view."
4536 Ocean View Ave.
Virginia Beach, Va. (757) 464-4999
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Leaping Lizard Cafe
Judy said: "Healthy, fresh food."
4408 Shore Dr.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 460-5327
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Eat (An American Bistro)
Judy said: "Wonderful, Oceanside venue."
4005 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 965-2472
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Zoes Restaurant
Judy said: "Ultra cool interior. Awesome food."
713 19th St.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 437-3636
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A.W. Shucks Raw Bar and Grill
Judy said: "Casual and comfortable. Great food. Excellent wines by the glass."
2200 Colonial Ave.
Norfolk, Va.
(757) 664-9117
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Hot Tuna
Judy said: "Very cool for tourists. Young singles looking to meet and greet."
2817 Shore Dr.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 481-2888
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The Smokehouse and Cooler
Judy said: "Fun atmosphere. Great food."
2957 Shore Dr.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 481-9737
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Mahi Mah's Seafood
Judy said: "Oceanfront at it's best. Great bar, good food."
615 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 437-8030
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Catch 31
Judy said: Try the breakfast buffet. "At $13.95 for all you can eat, it's the best bargain with the best view in town."
3001 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 213-3474
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Citrus
Judy said: "Local favorite with healthy and interesting choices."
2265 W Great Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 227-3333
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Coastal Grill
Judy said: "Great for date night and the older crowd. Consistently good food."
1427 Great Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, Va.
(757) 496-3348
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WANT MORE?
Read Jerry Cronin and Holly Van Auken's suggestions for visitors.