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The Dinghy

4.8 (178)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
609 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4103

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The Dinghy

4.8
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
Virginia Beach

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Centered around the notion of food nurturing existence, The Dinghy is a neighborhood restaurant and market, specializing in thoughtful small plates, natural wines and tropically influenced cocktails. The Dinghy exists to create a space for all that wish to gather and to share, and to manifest joy through intention and simplicity.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Mediterranean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Contact
    (757) 937-1010
  • Website
    https://thepinkdinghy.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Stephanie Dietz
  • Private party facilities
    For private events and restaurant buyouts, please reach out to us via email at hello@thepinkdinghy.com!

Experiences

  • Holiday Wine Tasting

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    1 Nov 2026 only
    15:00
    Join us for our favorite event of the year! Taste over 25 wines from around the world that we believe will elevate your holiday spreads. We will have a special holiday wine shop set up for you to take home your favorite sips! Snacks will be provided.
    Holiday Wine Tasting photo

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Menu

This menu from The Dinghy was last updated on 10/10/2026.

5 PM 'TIL 9 PM

Dinner

Family style small plates and shareables

  • FocacciaUS$7.00

    Served with seasonal butter

    • Cabbage SaladUS$12.00

      Shallot date vinaigrette, parmesan, pistachios

      • Brussels (GF)US$11.00

        Chorizo, Creme Fraiche, Orange, Golden Raisins

        • CarrotsUS$13.00

          Chimichurri, whipped goat cheese

          • BeetsUS$13.00

            Roasted beet labne, zaatar, fennel, pita crumble

            • Butternut squash & gouda aranciniUS$13.00

              Rosemary honey, hazelnut gremolata, pecorino, pickled squash

              • Labne & LambUS$17.00

                French onion labne, aleppo scallion oil, herb salad, pita

                • ClamsUS$20.00

                  Tom yum broth, toasted ciabatta

                  • Tuna Crispy RiceUS$22.00

                    Poke-style tuna, avocado, sweet soy, wonton crunch, chili crisp

                    • Calamari (GF) ***US$18.00

                      Massaman Curry, Cabbage, Pickled Mango, Thai Basil, Peanuts

                      • Burger & Fries (GFO)US$18.00

                        American, Duke's Mayo, Shredded Lettuce, Pickled Onions

                        • GnocchiUS$24.00

                          Oyster mushrooms, caramelized onion butter, parmesan cream

                          • Scallops (GF)US$30.00

                            Asparagus risotto, mascarpone, herb butter

                            Last updated: 10 October 2026

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                            Reviews

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                            Reviews from people who have dined at The Dinghy.

                            4.8

                            4.8
                            (178)
                            • 4.8Food
                            • 4.8Service
                            • 4.6Ambience
                            • 4.6Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Diners' Choice Awards

                            • Virginia

                              Great for brunch

                            • Virginia

                              Neighbourhood gem

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Best Service

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Best Value

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Great for brunch

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Kid-friendly

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Innovative

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Hot spot

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Neighbourhood gem

                            • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                              Great for outdoor dining

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            The Dinghy boasts a "super cute ambiance" with "fresh and flavorful" dishes that delight guests. Known for "creative drinks" and "phenomenal" service, it offers a "unique and cozy" atmosphere. The restaurant's standout dishes include mussels and scallops, while the staff is "engaging and knowledgeable." Highly recommended for shared plates and memorable experiences.
                            178 Reviews

                            1. Candace

                              Virginia1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Everything that I got was amazing! 10 out of 10 I will definitely be visiting more frequently. 

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                            2. Katherine

                              New York City1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 15 October 2026

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Absolutely delicious! It was Italian night and they did not disappoint!

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                            3. Vikki

                              Philadelphia County13 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 8 October 2026

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              The Dinghy never fails to impress! We were a party of 4 and we ordered about 5 different things and shared them , per our server’s recommendation snd they were all excellent! Drinks were delicious and we sat outside on a beautiful evening and thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed it. Will def go back again and again!

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                            4. Cynthia

                              Virginia2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 19 September 2026

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Our server was engaging and knowledgeable. Food was terrific. Had a spicy margarita which was fantastic. Perfect dinner and experience.

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                            5. Marianne Gold

                              Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

                              2.0

                              Dined on 18 September 2026

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 2
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 2
                              We sat outside, and unfortunately it was very noisy due to nearby construction. There were also a lot of flies, and we ended up having to ask for table fans just to keep them away from our food. None of the white wines listed on the menu were available, which was disappointing, and the food itself was nothing special. We had been here before for dinner and absolutely loved it, so we were looking forward to coming back. Unfortunately, this visit didn’t live up to our previous experience.

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                            6. Parker

                              Virginia1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 17 September 2026

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Delicious food. Friendly, attentive staff. Will be back

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                            7. Brynn

                              South Carolina1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 12 September 2026

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Amazing. Our favorite place - the crab pasta is insane. Can’t wait to go back.

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                            8. Kelly

                              Unspecified1 review

                              3.0

                              Dined on 12 September 2026

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Long time local customer. Very disappointed with my experience yesterday. Made a reservation for four 2 days priorAttempted to add a fifth person and was told there was no availability at my reservation time. Arrived and seated at communal table where we were seated. 4 chairs were open the entire time that we dined. Watch two people walk in and be offered the option to sit beside us or at the bar. Obviously could have had availability to add 5th person. I know the restaurant is under some transition, but the menu was even smaller than usual. I do wish that there could’ve been flexibility for accommodations in some adjustments on the menu items. When I invited my out-of-town guest to the dinghy, it was specifically because I love the restaurant. Service staff were not on their A game. When my guest asked about making an adjustment on a menu item, they were abruptly told no. Again, let me stress that I’ve been to the dinghy multiple times. I’ve always enjoyed my experience, which is why I wanted to bring my out-of-town guest to have a lovely evening and it wasn’t. The communal table is not ideal. I’ve eaten there multiple times and it’s extremely loud and difficult to hear your own conversation. It is too tight to sit strangers beside one another, especially if you want to have an intimate experience. The inflexibility about adding a fifth person to our party was quite frustrating. I had called in the morning at 9:30 and left a voice message to see if we could add another person. My call was not returned. I called back and spoke with an employee and I was told that they never return voice messages. And of course, my thought is why do you have one if you have no intention of using it? Have normally had 10 out of 10 experiences but this was definitely a 3/10. Very disappointed in the experience we had last night. Hopefully you guys were just off and were working under unusual circumstances.

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                            9. Amanda

                              Tucson1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on 6 September 2026

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Super cute ambiance and the food was definitely from scratch... Everything tasted great and the drinks were phenomenal

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                            10. Steve

                              Virginia3 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on 22 August 2026

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Great food and service as always! Will be back again soon.

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                            Additional information

                            • Dining style
                              Casual Dining
                            • Price
                              $31 to $50
                            • Cuisines
                              Fusion / Eclectic, Mediterranean, Latin / Spanish
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
                            • Contact
                              (757) 937-1010
                            • Website
                              https://thepinkdinghy.com/
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Dress Code
                              Casual Dress
                            • Executive Chef
                              Stephanie Dietz
                            • Private party facilities
                              For private events and restaurant buyouts, please reach out to us via email at hello@thepinkdinghy.com!

                            FAQs

                            Yes, The Dinghy highlights natural wines and tropically influenced cocktails, and guests praise creative cocktails and a distinctive wine selection.

                            The Dinghy feels cozy, intimate, and thoughtfully curated, charming decor, abundant plants and even Matisse-inspired wallpaper give it a warm, shareable-plates neighbourhood vibe.

                            Yes, The Dinghy's intimate, cozy atmosphere and multiple happy anniversary and date-night visits make it a lovely pick for a special evening.

                            Yes, The Dinghy offers outdoor seating, with guests enjoying both a shaded back patio and front outdoor spots on pleasant days.

                            Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothes are entirely appropriate when dining at The Dinghy.

                            Yes, The Dinghy is welcoming for families: guests describe coming as a family, enjoying brunch with kids, and staff accommodating a baby in a carrier on the patio.

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                            The Dinghy

                            4.8
                            $31 to $50
                            Fusion / Eclectic
                            Virginia Beach

                            Make a booking

                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Booked 5 times today
                            Experiences are available.
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