Congratulations to those listed below that won gold, silver or bronze awards in the 2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine Readers’ Choice BEST OF AWARDS
- Aldo’s Ristorante (pg. 9)
- Best Italian Restaurant
- Azar’s Mediterranean Specialties (pg. 47)
- Best Greek Restaurant
- Best Vegetarian Menu
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii (pg. 50)
- Best Coffee Shop
- Baladi Mediterranean Café (pg. 24)
- Best Greek Restaurant
- Best Vegetarian Menu
- Bay Local Eatery (pg. 30)
- Best Breakfast
- Best Brunch
- Best Lunch
- East Coast Surfing Championship (ECSC)
- Best Local Festival/Event
- First Landing State Park
- Best Area Campground
- Best Park
- Best Place to Hike/Walk
- Gangsta Dog (pg. 57)
- Best Pet Store
- II Giardino Ristorante (pg. 30)
- Best Italian Restaurant
- Nawab Indian Cuisine (pg. 18)
- Best Indian Restaurant
- North End Bag Co. (pg. 49)
- Best Locally Made Product
- North End Beach
- Best Beach
- Ocean Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant (pg. 30)
- Best Restaurant Overall
- Best Service/Waitstaff
- Old Beach Farmers Market
- Best Farmer’s Market
- Red Wing Park
- Best Place to Picnic
- Rudee Inlet Station Marina
- Best Marina
- Sandbridge Beach
- Best Beach
- Best Place to Picnic
- Tarnished Truth Distilling Company (pg. 59)
- Best Local Distillery
- Thai Arroy (pg. 26)
- Best Thai Restaurant
- The Butcher’s Son (pg. 2)
- Best Steak
- Best Fine Dining
- The Dome
- Best Music Venue
- Best Place to Hear Local Bands
- The Hunt Room (pg. 59)
- Best Craft/Cocktail Specialty
- The Shops at Hilltop (pg. 21)
- Best Shopping Center
- Best Shopping Mall
- The Wagsters Magic Theatre (pg. 56)
- Best Local Attraction
- Best Nightlife
- Best Performing Arts Organization
- Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
- Best Music Venue
- Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (pg. 34)
- Best Family Friendly Attraction/Activity
- Best Local Attraction
- Best Science/Nature Museum
- Virginia Beach Art Center (pg. 50)
- Best Art Gallery
- Best Art Museum
- Virginia Beach Farmers Market
- Best Farmer’s Market
- Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
- Best Local Festival/Event
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Best Beach
- Best Place to Take Out-Of-Towners
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront Parks (17th, 24th and 31st)
- Best Place to Hear Local Bands
- Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum
- Best History Museum
- Virginia Zoo (pg. 54)
- Best Family Friendly Attraction/Activity
- Best Place to Take Out-Of-Towners
- Best Science/Nature Museum
- Zeiders American Dream Theater (pg. 27)
- Best Performing Arts Venue
