Ballyhoos Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Ballyhoos, a vibrant dining destination located in Virginia Beach. Known for its energetic atmosphere, Ballyhoos specializes in a diverse menu that caters to every palate. Start your meal with tempting appetizers like the crispy Fried Calamari or a flavorful Tuna Poke. For lighter options, their Grilled Romaine Salad offers a delightful twist with bacon and bleu cheese crumbles.
Ballyhoos also shines in the entrees category with juicy burgers and satisfying quesadillas, all prepared with fresh ingredients. The venue is perfect for gatherings, whether it's a special event or a casual lunch. Diners rave about the attentive service, highlighted by skilled staff like Jamie and Kate, who ensure every visit is memorable. With a fun ambiance and an excellent drink selection, Ballyhoos promises an enjoyable dining experience that keeps customers coming back again and again.
Appetizers
Lumpia
6 hand rolled locally made lumpia with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Fried Calamari
Flash fried calamari with fried banana peppers served with a sweet chili aioli and Marinara.
Fried Pickles
Hand battered pickle chips served with sweet chili aioli.
Grilled Avocado
Char grilled avocado half filled with a caprese style mix. Topped with Balsamic Reduction.
Steak Bites
Sirloin bites cooked with soy sauce over seasoned rice.
Tuna Bites
Blackened tuna served with sweet chili aioli.
Tuna Poke
Ahi tuna, cucumber, sesame seeds, soy sauce and scallions over rice.
Wings
6 or 12 large traditional wings, fried and tossed in your choice of sauce.
Boneless Wings
6 or 12 buttermilk marinated tenderloins, fried and tossed in your choice of sauce.
Quesadilla
Every quesadilla is filled with a cheddar jack blend, sauteed onions and roasted red peppers.
Flounder Bites
Half pound of fresh flounder fried to perfection. Served with tartar sauce.
Sesame Ahi App
Seared Ahi tuna coated in toasted sesame seeds and sliced thin. Served with ginger dressing.
Fried Oysters
6 or 12 fried oysters served with cocktail.
Oysters Rockefeller
6 or 12 baked oysters. Topped with our signature Rockefeller mix.
Shrimp Cocktail
6 or 12 steamed shrimp. Served with cocktail sauce.
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Steamed and Seasoned with Old Bay. Served with our house made cocktail sauce, drawn butter and a lemon wedge.
Clams
Steamed clams tossed in white wine butter.
Mussels
Steamed mussels tossed with basil marinara.
Bay Bites
Soups & Salads
Large House Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded cheese, croutons and choice of dressing.
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, parmesan and croutons tossed in traditional Caesar dressing.
Side Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan & croutons.
Cali Chicken Salad
Chicken, romaine, roasted red peppers, avocado, roasted tomatoes, pepper jack with red pepper ranch.
Grilled Romaine Salad
Grilled romaine heart. Topped with bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles & drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Side House Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded cheese, croutons and choice of dressing.
She Crab Soup
Creamy and delicious with lots of crab meat.
Ballyhoos Po'Boy Sandwich
Fried shrimp or fried flounder with lettuce, tomato, pickels & remoulade.
Tuna Sandwich
Blackened tuna steak grilled to your liking on toasted potato bun over lettuce and tomato with sweet chili aioli.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce with lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing on a toasted brioche.
Philly Sandwich
Grilled chicken with white American cheese, grilled onions and green peppers on a toasted sub roll.
Crab Cake Sliders
Two 2 oz. lump crab cake on toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade.
Shrimp Taco Dinner
3 shrimp tacos in a toasted flour tortilla filled with marinated cabbage and topped with pico de gallo, Jalapenos and Sriracha Aioli.
Grouper Sandwich
Fried grouper served on a potato bun with lettuce and tomato.
Sandwiches
Burgers
Shore Drive Burger
Fire grilled burger with cheddar cheese and topped with a house-made 2 oz. crab cake.
Americana Burger
7 oz. of fresh ground beef cooked to your liking and topped with cheddar cheese and bacon.
Jalapeno Burger
This spicy delight is topped with melted pepper jack cheese, jalapenos & salsa.
Bourbon Mush Swiss Burger
7oz Beef Patty covered with Mushrooms, Melted Swiss & Onion Rings. Drizzled with Sweet Bourbon Glaze
Hawaiian Burger
Fire grilled burger with crispy bacon, grilled pineapple and melted swiss cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon with lemon butter cream sauce served with mash & veg.
Crab Cake Dinner
Three 2 oz. crab cakes served with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
14 Oz. NY Strip
14 oz. NY strip served with mashed potatoes and veg.
Seafood Risotto
Blackened shrimp on cheesy Parmesan risotto.
Fish OTD
Straight off the boat! The freshest fish paired with the seasonal veg.
Fish N' Chips Entree
3 large pieces of fried grouper. Served with handcut fries and malt vinegar aioli.
Entrees
Kids Menu
Kids Cheeseburger
4 oz. burger topped with cheddar cheese, side of hand cut fries.
Kids Chicken Tenders
Hand breaded chicken tenders served with ranch & hand cut fries.
Kids Fish & Chips
Fried flounder with a side of fries served with tarter sauce & hand cut fries.
Kids Fried Shrimp
Fried shrimp served with tarter sauce & hand cut fries.
Kids Grllled Cheese
Grilled sourdough and cheddar cheese.
Kids Mac & Cheese
Creamy mac & cheese with side of hand cut fries.
Kids Blue Lagoon
Starry and blue raspberry.
Kids Volcano
Mountain Dew & strawberry.
Kids Dr Danger
Dr Pepper & strawberry.
Kids Baja Blast
Mountain Dew, blue raspberry, Starry & soda water.
Kids Drinks
Desserts
Funnel Cake Fries
A twist on the traditional french fry with a great outdoor summer taste. Powered sugar, caramel and chocolate sauce.
Side Asparagus
Side Broccoli
Side Coleslaw
Side Sidewinder Fries
Curly steak fries.