Esoteric - Virginia Beach

I had a fantastic time here! I will be back and recommend to everyone! the cocktails are very well thought out. our bartender, dred (I think) made her perfectio... read more I had a fantastic time here! I will be back and recommend to everyone! the cocktails are very well thought out. our bartender, dred (I think) made her perfection. he also offered the best service. the food was on another level. Pray the cook safe. if they want a great all-round experience; go here.

Everything is to love here. Fresh. Flavorful. Original. Unhurried.On a gorgeous day, the outdoor dining is unquestionably my favorite in Virginia Beach: spaciou... read more Everything is to love here. Fresh. Flavorful. Original. Unhurried.On a gorgeous day, the outdoor dining is unquestionably my favorite in Virginia Beach: spacious, sunny, gorgeous garden plantings—many of which provide ingredients for the proffered fare.

Place rocks… awesome selection of beer and wine the food is incredible need to try for yourself read more Place rocks… awesome selection of beer and wine the food is incredible need to try for yourself

Normally, this restaurant would merit a five star review. However, when I?m spending $60+ per person, I?m going to look at some of the finer details and Esoteri... read more Normally, this restaurant would merit a five star review. However, when I?m spending $60+ per person, I?m going to look at some of the finer details and Esoteric comes up a little short. First, parking comes with complementary valet. Which is helpful,except when the valet leaves before everyone has gotten their car. The staff scrambled to find keys for some people in ourparty. A system really needs to be in place for this sort of occurrence. The staff seriously had no idea where the keyswere. Next, we had reservations for 9. The table they sat us at could fit 6 comfortably and 7 in a squeeze. This is despitethere being numerous tables they could have pushed together to accommodate our party. Could we have asked to be moved? Sure, butthis kind of restaurant should have the foresight to prevent that. We ended up pulling up a few chairs to sit on the unused endof the table, this alleviated the issue but caused the wait staff to have to reach over us. The charcuterie is an experience. Pickled assortment of fruit (cantelope was an especially interesting first for many of us. I would recommend the octopus andthe pimento. The octopus was not chewy in the least. The dinner plates all had great presentation and quality. The scallops docome in a disappointingly small serving size. 4 scallops for $30. The lobster was very good, but the lion?s mane mushrooms wereovercooked and mushy. The wait staff was very slow to return, which is really the reason behind the lost star on thisreview. Overall, we enjoyed our visit but expected a little bit better for the price.

Poutine in VA Beach!!! Hell yeah.... What a nice surprise from this local restaurant that has a menu of fresh and healthy choices for everyone. Eclectic cocktai... read more Poutine in VA Beach!!! Hell yeah.... What a nice surprise from this local restaurant that has a menu of fresh and healthy choices for everyone. Eclectic cocktails that not only looks so good that you just want to look at them but taste even better.Top this off with very friendly and knowledgeable servers along with a chef that will answer any question all leads to enjoyabledinning experience at Esoteric