Virginia Beach, Va

Enclosed behind a wall of cobalt blue glass blocks, Salacia, Virginia's only AAA 4-Diamond Steakhouse, offers the oceanfront's most upscale dining experience.  The restaurant is named for a mythical wife of Neptune, whose statue occupies a position of honor in the park adjacent to the hotel.

Salacia's Veranda offers outside seasonal intimate seating overlooking the Boardwalk and the ocean. Menu selections include Wagyu Kobe Beef, Prime filet mignon, veal chops, lamp porterhouse, exquisitely prepared seafood, cheese courses, tableside salad and dessert preparation and an extensive award winning wine list.

The atmosphere is quiet and intimate, children must be at least 8 years old.

BEST OF THE SEASON MENU $75 PER COUPLE

STARTERS CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SELECTIONS:

BRAISED PORK BELLY Natural Reduction, Root Vegetable Puree, Collard Greens and Crisp Sweet Potatoes
PETITE WEDGE SALAD Crisp Wedge of Baby Iceberg, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Diced Onion, Chopped Bacon, HeirloomTomatoes
LOBSTER CHOWDER Dark Rum, Sweet Potatoes and Leeks

ENTREES CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SELECTIONS:

FIG GLAZED BLACKENED PUPPY DRUM Cornbread Stuffing, Confit Duck, Wild Mushrooms and Sweet Potatoes***Recently Voted "Dish of Hampton Roads" by Hampton Roads Magazine***
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 12 ounces Roasted Tomato and Salacia Steak Sauce
PAN ROASTED AMISH CHICKEN Grilled Lemon, Thyme jus Lie
JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKES Plum Tomato Jam, Stone Ground Mustard Butter, Popcorn Shoots

SIDES CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SELECTIONS:

Slow Braised Collard Greens | Asparagus and Garlic Butter | Creamed Roasted Garlic Potatoes

DESSERT CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SELECTIONS:

CRÈME BRULEE Vanilla Custard with Seasonal Fresh Berries
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE Raspberry Paint, Vanilla Ice Cream and Sugar Flower

Salacia is located inside the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel in Virginia Beach, VA.  Towering 21 stories above the Virginia Beach resort district, this premier hotel offers panoramic views that rank among the very best on the mid-Atlantic coast. Recognized as one of the premier Virginia Beach hotels, it offers the most luxurious accommodations and superior first-class service.  The hotel is located adjacent to Neptune's Park which hosts nightly entertainment throughout the summer, and the Shoppes at 31 Ocean which offers a variety of fabulous boutiques.

Salacia
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3001 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
757-213-3473

Comparison Shopping Trends, Vacation Planning Trends, & Vacation Theme Trends for Virginia’s Top Beach Leisure Destination

A recent study conducted on 7,670 opted-in travelers who searched for vacation rentals in Virginia's top leisure destinations from July 2008 to January 2010 validates recent forecasts by travel experts on consumers' interests in comparison shopping. Rentalo.com shared some interesting findings on traveler's vacation planning habits and destination's vacation themes for Virginia's top vacation destinations including Virginia Beach.

Virginia's Beach Leisure Destination: Virginia Beach

Comparison Shopping Trends for Virginia Beach: The study revealed that 58 percent of the vacation planners who inquired for a place to stay showed interest in comparison shopping among Virginia Beach vacation rentals, bed breakfasts, and hotels. 49 percent of leisure travelers showed interest in staying nearby Virginia Beach in cities like Sandbridge Beach, Salem, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth.

Planning Trends for Virginia Beach: 47 percent were early planners who started their vacation planning 1 to 2 months in advance, 34 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to the arriving to their Virginia lodging, and the remaining 19 percent were travelers planning 1 to 2 months prior to arriving to Virginia Beach.

Vacation Themes for Virginia Beach: Virginia Beach's most popular vacation theme is family reunions with 50 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for groups of more than 4 adults or families with kids, 15 percent for couples on romantic getaways, and 3 percent for people traveling alone.

Randy Travis

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, March 26th at 8:00 pm
Buy Tickets

Winner of multiple Grammy Awards & several Dove Awards, this American country singer is considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music. Travis has created and performed over thirty chart-topping hits with his signature neotraditionalist country style that uniquely blends traditional country, bluegrass, and gospel.

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
201 Market Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 385-2787

Congratulations to Randy Travis and Carrie Underwood on their win in the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals for "I Told You So".

Here's a great clip of Randy singing a duet with Carrie Underwood from American Idol.

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
201 Market Street (adjacent to the Westin Hotel)
Virginia Beach, Va 23462

 

Looking for a place to eat before the show? Check out Lucky Star in the lobby of the Westin, next to the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.  It has a wonderful atmosphere and the menu reflects the local culture - distinctive, robust flavors. Click here to view the dinner menu and call (757) 275-7834 to make reservations. Dinner is served from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM.