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Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill, Virginia Beach, VA

Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill

4.2
4.2
776 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
*PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY IF UNABLE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ONLINE*
Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill presents an American Grill House menu combining the freshest product from Virginia’s best artisans. Our Award Winning Culinary team expertly creates dishes inspired by the culinary heritage of Virginia and the Eastern Seaboard. Please call for large reservations. *Special events subject to change. Please call to see what's new!*

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Buffet Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 366-5777
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Roberts
  • Catering
    Please inquire about your next catered event with us!
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties for groups up to 1000 people are accommodated in the Virginia Ballroom or in one of the 20 banquet suites in Founders Inn. Smaller groups in Hunt Room or Swan Terrace.
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Cross street
    Centerville Turnpike
  • Parking details
    Convenient and complimentary parking
  • Public transit
    HRT (Excluding Sundays)
  • Entertainment
    Resident Pianist during our award-winning Sunday Brunch all year round and everyday through Lunch in December!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch 2025

    $0.00 - $56.95 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Ages 11+ $56.95 (Plus Taxes and a 20% Gratuity that goes directly to your server) Ages 5-10 $29 (Plus Taxes and a 20% Gratuity that goes directly to your server) Ages 4 and Under Free Important Information Please Read Before Booking: All reservations are subject to confirmation and a valid credit card on file. All Credit Cards will be charged on Friday 4/18/25 at 8AM. Any modifications or cancellations must be made by Close of Business Day on Thursday 4/17/25
  • Mothers Day Brunch 2025

    $0.00 - $58.95 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Ages 11+ $58.95 (Plus Taxes and a 20% Gratuity that goes directly to your server) Ages 5-10 $30 (Plus Taxes and a 20% Gratuity that goes directly to your server) Ages 4 and Under Free Important Information Please Read Before Booking: All reservations are subject to confirmation and a valid credit card on file. All Credit Cards will be charged on Friday 4/18/25 at 8AM. Any modifications or cancellations must be made by Close of Business Day on Thursday 4/17/25

What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for brunch

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for brunch

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill offers a refined dining experience with "delicious food," "wonderful atmosphere," and "attentive service." The buffet brunch is particularly popular, featuring a "great variety" of dishes. While some reviews mention inconsistencies, the ambiance and professional staff create a memorable visit, making it a "great place to meet" for special occasions.

776 Reviews
  1. Donna VIP

    Los Angeles44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place and experience. The food is outstanding! Parking is great! We went semi-casual. They do not look down on any people!

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  2. Janet

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely buffet lunch - salad, fruit, soups, entrees, vegetables, dessert & a drink! All was delicious - especially the blackened salmon and chocolate cake! This is a terrific value in a beautiful elegant setting!

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  3. Terri VIP

    Richmond55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, excellent service, and beautiful views of Regent University, as always!

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  4. LanaCrimdelaCreme

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in a nice area, the waitress was very attentive and even though they lacked some items on menu I ended up getting what I wanted because they worked with me. Food was excellent and we really enjoyed our time. Overall we were very happy with our choice so I would definitely recommend this place for a date or even just nice fine dining

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  5. Valerie

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each time that I’ve visited has been an exceptional experience. Today was no different! From the Host and the grand entrance to each of my servers, everything was perfect! I was immediately greeted with a smile and upon prompt seating our service took our drink order. The food was absolutely delicious. I especially enjoyed the salmon, crab cakes, and greens. No room for dessert! Simply the best!

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  6. Andy

    Richmond1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Attended Valentine’s Day special. Single seating, so everyone was seated at same time. Soup and salad were great, but then we got forgotten. When other people were getting to go boxes we still had not received our entrees. I went and asked the server who was chatting with the hostess. She said our meal would be right out but never moved. Then 10 minutes later we complained again and they finally brought out our steaks which were cold and tough. My bride was now fed up and asked for to go boxes so we could leave and at least give the dog a treat. They apologized, took the food back, “confirmed” it was cold and eventually brought us hot food, but by that point the night was spoiled and we again asked for to go boxes. The manager apologized several times and offered a gift certificate for a Sunday brunch instead of comping the meal.

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  7. Moe

    San Francisco8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was ok. Main course was not hot and a little rubbery. The staff was nice and the atmosphere was a little loud but cute with the piano music playing in the background. Over all it was ok. I would not make a reservation for valentines here again but this was just one event. We’ve enjoyed other events and brunch and those were far better. Despite the lackluster experience, I would dine here again, just not a special occasion/holiday period as the problem could be their struggle with mass production…

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  8. Joey

    Richmond2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was great as well as the service. However, the food looked as if it had been sitting for a while. The food was not hot but mildly cold. The salad we were served was fantastic.

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  9. Stephanie

    Richmond14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful time, but they definitely seem shortstaffed. It was taking a while for all the tables to get their food at the same time with it being five courses. No fault of servers though. Our service was fantastic and Bree was great to speak with and helping coordinate our reservation.

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  10. Barbara VIP

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ms Emily is such a joy. Whenever I was to take a special meeting, I request to be in her section. So kind and on the ball. She really makes our experience perfect every time for many, many years now. Today was no exception. My only request is that you bring back the nicer hot tea flavors. My favorite thing is hot tea by the fireplace and I was disappointed to learn that the tea choices had been severely cut to very basic earl gray, mint, lemon or chamomile. There used to be orange, apple crisp (my fav!) and more. Also, the honey was previously so much nice. Today the food was wonderful..but I definitely felt the corners being cut on my tea service. Please consider brining that elevated experience back. :)

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FAQs

Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 366-5777.

Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 776 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill

5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Centerville Turnpike
  • Neighborhood
    Virginia Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Buffet Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Convenient and complimentary parking
  • Public transit
    HRT (Excluding Sundays)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Roberts
  • Entertainment
    Resident Pianist during our award-winning Sunday Brunch all year round and everyday through Lunch in December!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (757) 366-5777
  • Catering
    Please inquire about your next catered event with us!
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties for groups up to 1000 people are accommodated in the Virginia Ballroom or in one of the 20 banquet suites in Founders Inn. Smaller groups in Hunt Room or Swan Terrace.
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