🇺🇸 Virginia, United States
Virginia Beach has a small halal food scene supplemented by the broader Hampton Roads area. The Laskin Road and Holland Road corridors have a few halal dining options, with more available in nearby Norfolk.
Known for its lively food scene with plenty of halal options for every taste and budget
Known for its lively food scene with plenty of halal options for every taste and budget
Halal Mediterranean restaurant near the oceanfront
Halal Indian restaurant with a variety of curries and tandoori dishes
Halal Mediterranean cuisine with fresh pita and grilled meats
Major restaurant chains and their halal status in United States. Status may vary by branch — always verify directly.
| Chain | Type | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | Fast Food | Fully Halal | US locations serve halal-certified meat. |
| The Halal Guys | Fast Food | Fully Halal | All The Halal Guys locations in the US serve halal-certified meat. |
| KFC | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| McDonald's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| Burger King | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Subway | Fast Food | Not Halal | No officially halal-certified locations. |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Domino's | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Papa John's | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Wendy's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Taco Bell | Fast Food | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken | Not Halal | Chick-fil-A does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Popeyes | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| Five Guys | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Nando's | Chicken | Not Halal | Nando's US locations are not halal certified. |
| Shake Shack | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| In-N-Out Burger | Burger | Not Halal | In-N-Out does not serve halal meat. Limited to western US states. |
| Chipotle | Fast Food | Not Halal | Chipotle does not serve halal meat. Sofritas (tofu) is a plant-based option. |
| Wingstop | Chicken | Not Halal | Wingstop US does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Raising Cane's | Chicken | Not Halal | Raising Cane's does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Zaxby's | Chicken | Not Halal | Zaxby's does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Whataburger | Burger | Not Halal | Whataburger does not serve halal meat. |
| Jack in the Box | Fast Food | Not Halal | Jack in the Box does not serve halal meat. |
| Carl's Jr. | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Hardee's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Arby's | Fast Food | Not Halal | Arby's does not serve halal meat. |
| Sonic Drive-In | Fast Food | Not Halal | Sonic does not serve halal meat. |
| Tim Hortons | Cafe | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| A&W Canada | Burger | Not Halal | A&W US is a separate entity. Not halal. |
| TGI Friday's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Applebee's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Applebee's does not serve halal meat. |
| Olive Garden | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Olive Garden does not serve halal meat. Vegetarian pasta and salads available. |
| Outback Steakhouse | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Outback does not serve halal meat. |
| Wagamama | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Denny's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Denny's does not serve halal meat. |
| IHOP | Casual Dining | Not Halal | IHOP does not serve halal meat. Pancakes and vegetarian options may be suitable. |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Casual Dining | Not Halal | The Cheesecake Factory does not serve halal meat. |
| Red Lobster | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Red Lobster does not have halal certification. Seafood is generally permissible in Islam but cross-contamination may occur. |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Buffalo Wild Wings does not serve halal chicken. |
| Cracker Barrel | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Cracker Barrel does not serve halal meat. |
| Chili's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Chili's does not serve halal meat. |
| Starbucks | Cafe | Not Halal | Food items not halal certified. Beverages are generally permissible. |
| Dunkin' | Cafe | Not Halal | Dunkin' does not serve halal-certified food. Donuts may contain non-halal ingredients. Beverages are generally permissible. |
| Krispy Kreme | Bakery | Not Halal | Krispy Kreme US has not confirmed halal certification. |
| Pret A Manger | Cafe | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Burger & Lobster | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Not halal certified. Seafood available. |
| Vapiano | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Nando's (AU) | Chicken | Not Halal | See main Nando's entry. |
| Slim Chickens | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
Halal certification is available in this area. The following certification bodies operate in this area:
Virginia Beach's halal options are limited but the Hampton Roads area collectively offers more choices. Norfolk and Chesapeake have additional halal restaurants. The military base communities support halal demand.
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