Harolds - Virginia Beach

I'm sorry to hear that Harold's closed its doors on May 7th. If I had known, I would have made a point to visit one last time. I did manage to dine there back in February 2021 when the lockdown restrictions eased, and I think I visited again in June 2021. I also picked up a Pepperoni Pizza at some point, as I have three sets of photos to share. Harold's was a reliable spot for years, and I used to frequent it regularly from the mid-'90s until the early 2000s. I remember a cook named John from New York, who had a thick Italian accent and was an outstanding chef and manager. He could whip up anything! It's truly a shame to see a place with such a rich history in the community close down. Wishing Harold and Brenda the best in their future endeavors. As they say, don't be sad that it's over; be glad it happened.

Known for their delicious pizza, with fresh dough and sauce made daily and a blend of two types of cheese, we simply had to try it. After a reasonable wait, our side salads arrived as appetizers, and then the pizza was served. It looked incredible! I couldn't wait to dig in. It was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were absolutely on point! My husband, who used to work as a pizza cook, was blown away by how good it was, especially since it was his first time trying it. As we were leaving, I overheard Harold tell another customer, "I hate to say it, but I’ll see you tomorrow!" We ended up bringing half of the pizza home, and as I write this, my husband is enjoying another slice! The service was exceptional as well. We can't wait to make this our go-to spot for future date nights!

I've really enjoyed visiting this restaurant over the years because of the good food and service. I even made the 45-minute trip to come here for lunch and support them during the pandemic. Unfortunately, I’m sad to say that I probably won't be returning. Our lunch for two cost $38 for two sandwiches, two teas, and a slice of carrot cake for $8. While everything was good, I found it to be quite expensive. After adding a tip, our total came to $45 for lunch. I wish them all the best, but they really need to be mindful of their prices if they want to keep customers coming back.

Harold's is a no frills restaurant that serves American food, and I had a solid meal there today. I ordered a burger, fries, and beer. The restaurant is clean and the person who waited on me was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food didn't take too long to come out and was good. The thing that I really appreciated was the service and cleanliness. I'll be back.

So sad to see that Harold's closed. We absolutely loved this restaurant! The Gyro platter was our favorite for over 20 years. We had a feeling back in April that it was the last time we'd eat there. 43 years is a good run. We will miss Harold's.