THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, January 22, 1997 TAG: 9701210038
SECTION: FLAVOR PAGE: F2 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY KAREN SANTOS, STAFF WRITER
LENGTH: 253 lines
PULL THE covers up over your eyes and stay snuggled beneath your comforter a bit longer. Let visions of eggs Benedict, waffles, quiche, home fries, hot cakes . . . dance in your head.
It's Sunday morning and brunch awaits. But knowing someone else at a restaurant is cooking makes it easier to linger under the covers.
If you wake up with the sun, there are early-bird hours available. If you do like to stay cozy longer, there's no hurry, many locations offer brunch until 2, 3 or even 4 p.m.
Whether you enjoy buffet or a la carte, finding something to please your palate is simple.
Watch the waves crashing on the shore at oceanfront locations stretching from Virginia Beach to Wanchese, N.C., while feasting.
Want to dress up? Experience the atmosphere of The Regency Room in the Williamsburg Inn. If comfort is your goal, many locations don't mind if you throw on a pair of jeans, kick back and enjoy.
Here's a list of some local restaurants to help you find the perfect location, setting, time and price.
Chesapeake
Key West Restaurant, Holiday Inn at Greenbrier, 725 Woodlake Drive, 523-1212
Buffet: Adults, $10.95; children, 66 cents a pound.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: required
Locks Pointe, 136 N. Battlefield Blvd., 547-9618
Buffet: Adults, $7.95; children under 12, $3.98. Menu service available.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Norfolk
Abbies, 9619 Granby St., (Ocean View), 588-6728
A la carte: From $3.50 to $5.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
The Blue Crab Raw Bar & Grille, 4521 Pretty Lake Ave. 362-8000
A la carte: Adults, $3.95 to $8.95; children, $1.98 to $4.48.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Cafe 21, 742 W. 21st St., 625-4218
A la carte: Adults, $4.95 to $7.95.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: required for parties of six or more.
Dail's Loaves & Fishes, 339 W. 21st St., 627-8794
A la carte: Adults, $4.95 to $10.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Freemason Abbey, 209 W. Freemason St., 622-3966
Menu: Adults, average $7, children's menu available.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Le Promenade, Norfolk Airport Hilton, Military Highway and Northampton Boulevard, 466-8000 Ext. 710
Buffet: Adults, $16.95; children 12 and under, $9.95, 5 and under free.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
The Riverwalk, Omni Waterside Hotel, Waterside Drive, 622-2868
Buffet: Adults, $14.95; children 12 and under, $7.50.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
Second Floor Restaurant, Norfolk Marriott, 235 E. Main St., 627-4200
Buffet: Adults, $10.95; children $5.48, 5 and under free.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
Tandom's Madison Grill, Ramada Madison, Granby and Freemason streets, 627-2222
A la carte: Adults, $4.95 to $8.95; children, $2.48 to $4.48.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Uncle Louie's, 132 E. Little Creek Road, 480-1225
Menu: Adults, $3.95 to $12.95.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Smithfield
Smithfield Station, 415 S. Church St., 399-2874
Seven days a week, brunch items on menu: Adults, $7.25; children's menu.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Virginia Beach
Blue Water Cafe, Four Sails Resort, 3301 Atlantic Ave., 491-0188
A la carte: Adults, $3.95 to $5.95; children's menu.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Brewer's East, 2484 N. Landing Road, 427-5880
Family style: Adults, $6.95; children 10 and under, $3.48.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Cypress Point Country Club Restaurant, 5340 Club Head Road, 490-6300
Buffet: Adults, $7.95; children, $4.25.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Four Bays Restaurant, Sheraton Hotel, 36th Street at Oceanfront, 425-9000
Buffet: Adults, $12.95; children 12 and under, $6.95.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Henry's Seafood Restaurant, 3319 Shore Drive, 481-7300
Buffet: Adults, $9.95; children 5 to 10, $4.95, 4 and under, free.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Laverne's Seafood Restaurant, 7th Street at Oceanfront, 428-6836
A la carte: Adults, $3.95 to $7.95.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
The Bistro at Le Chambord, 324 N. Great Neck Road, 486-3636
Buffet: Adults, $12.95; children 10 and under, $7.95.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: highly recommended
Rockafeller's, 308 Mediterranean Ave., 422-5654
A la carte: Adults, $3.95 to $11.95; children, $2.98 to $6.98.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: recommended for parties of six or more
Rudee's on the Inlet, 227 Mediterranean Ave., 425-1777
Menu: Adults, average $5.95.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: accepted, preferred seating
The Second Alarm Restaurant and Lounge, 3657 Shore Dr., 460-2568
A la carte: Adults, $6 and under; children's menu.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: accepted for parties of four or more
Swan Terrace, Founder's Inn, Indian River Road at I-64, 366-5777
Buffet: Early-bird special, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Adults, $12.95; after 11:30 a.m., $14.95; children 6 to 12, $7.95, 5 and under, free.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
TK Tripps, 101 S. Independence Blvd., 490-4517
A la carte: Adults, $6.59 to $6.99.
Hours: noon to 3 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
Tandom's Pine Tree Inn, 2932 Virginia Beach Blvd., 340-3661
A la carte: Adults, $7.95 to $10.95; children, $4.95
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Trade Winds, Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Dr., 481-9000
Buffet: Adults, $17.95; children 6 to 10, $8.95; 5 and under $4.95.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Williamsburg
Bray Dining Room at Kingsmill Resort, Route 60 at Kingsmill Road, 253-3900
Buffet: Adults, $14.95; children, $9.95.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
The Cascades, Visitor Center Drive, 229-1000
Buffet: Adults, $10.95; children 12 and under $6.95
Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: no
The Dining Room at Ford's Colony, 240 Fords Colony Drive, 258-4100
A la carte begins in March: Adults: $15.75.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
George Washington Smorgasbord at Ramada Inn Historic, 500 Merrimac Trail, 220-1410
Buffet: Adults, $9.95; children 4 to 11, $5.95.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
Regency Room at Williamsburg Inn, 136 E. Francis St., 229-2141
A la carte: Adults, $22.75; with champagne, $28.25; children under 10, $14.25. Dress: jacket and tie required for men, dressy pant suits for ladies.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: required
Second Street Restaurant and Tavern, 140 Second Street, 220-2286
A la carte: Adults, $5.95 to $8.95.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: no
Williamsburg Lodge, S. England Street, 229-1000
Buffet: Adults, $15.95; children, 12 and under, $9.95.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: no
North Carolina
The Blue Point Bar & Grill, Ocean Boulevard at milepost 2 1/2, Kitty Hawk, (919) 261-8090
A la carte: Adults, $5.95 to $8.25.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
Chilli Peppers, bypass at milepost 5 1/2, Kill Devils Hill, (919) 441-8081
Menu: Adults, $4.95 to $5.95.
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reservations: no
Millie's, beach road at milepost 10, Kill Devils Hill, (919) 480-3463
Menu: Adults, $3.95 to $6.95, children's menu.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations: accepted for large parties
Port O'Call Restaurant, milepost 8 1/2, Kill Devil Hills, (919) 441-8001
Buffet begins in April: Adults, $9.95; children 12 and under $4.95.
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Reservations: accepted
Queen Anne's Revenge, 1064 Old Wharf Road, Wanchese, (919) 473-5466
Buffet: Adults, $6.95; children $4.95
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations: no
Sanderling Inn, 1461 Duck Road, Duck, (919) 261-3021
Three courses: Adults, $14.95; children 12 and under, $8.95.
Hours: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Reservations: recommended
3rd Street Oceanfront Grill at Sea Ranch Quality Inn, oceanfront at milepost 7, Kill Devil Hills, (919) 441-7126
Buffet: Adults, $5.99; children $3.
Hours: 7 a.m. to noon
Reservations: no
KEYWORDS: BRUNCH