Cozy place with a wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and friendly service. Had the burger which was excellent. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Willie Burnham
Let me tell you this. Old owners were great. Food was always great but they sold the restaurant. So we wanted to give local restaurant a chance. This place is horrible now. 3-4 people in the back doing nothing. Watched so many items brought out wrong to people. The lady working tables by herself could not keep up. So many customers walked out today. Wish we did but wanted to give place a chance. Now as for food. Don’t expect to get what you see on the website. Not even in same zip code. If I could have walked out without paying I would, but to late for us because the junk that was brought to our table. So be aware of good reviews because they came from previous owners and the new ones kept same name. I give this place two months and they will be bankrupt.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Andrew Atkins
This place absolutely sucks. When we came here during their soft re opening they wouldn’t even let us sit at the bar.
Now this time, the server told us 20 minutes after we ordered our food that they were out of french fries. Most of their menu has french fries for crying out loud. Let it be known there was practically no one even in the restaurant. They have liquor now, no beer. When we tried to order a vodka drink they mentioned only having one of the 5 types of vodka they have on the menu which was basically the most expensive one they had. There’s a freaking abc store across the street. Poorly ran restaurant. After being in the restaurant for nearly an hour, we cancelled our orders and left. Never coming back until we hear of vast improvements.
John Hannan
This is a cozy bar/grill serving up American cuisine. The restaurant is clean and remodeled, my first visit ever. The staff, maybe just a server and cook on duty, was friendly and welcoming. Three of us stopped in on our work lunch break. They were a bit busy and we were limited on time. We did have a wait and they expedited our order. Everything was fresh and straight off the grill. They serve hearty portions, good value for the quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Stacyn03
New owner so we will go back in a month or two for a fair review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Nate Beem
Super average food and they have trouble keeping the fryer oil clean. Or at least that was true under the old management. The new guys are fans of generative A.I., so odds are they never see me again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ella Cooper
This restaurant is somewhere i will be visiting often. The food was delicious service was great prices were also great.Smiling faces clean rest rooms and great atmosphere. I highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brooke Dallos
My son and I were excited to try a new place we have never been. We came in at 6:15pm tonight. We were immediately greeted, taken to our table, given our menus, and told she would be right back to take our drink orders. 30 minutes went by and the waitress never came over to take our drink order or apologize for the wait. It appeared there was only the one waitress but it was not very crowded and definitely not that busy where she didn’t have time to take our drink orders. After 35 minutes we got up and left. What a disappointment!
Service: 1
Vivian Thieman
Second visit since Bypass 168 reopened, and it won’t be our last! Love that the menu is expanding, and the food flight concept is genius — if coffee flights work, food flights totally do too. The Redline Reaper is a must-try; that aioli absolutely takes it to the next level. Can’t wait to come back and try more delicious food! Oh and you can’t miss the Bypass Breeze: ube deliciousness!!
Was referred here by a friend and did not disappoint. Staff were amazing, food not only creative but delicious, and an inviting atmosphere completed the evening. We will be returning again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rachel 'Kalkwarf' Heyer
Great food and fantastic service. Enjoyed a veggie wrap here.
Cara Leigh Trefiak Busscher
So glad we came to try out the new Bypass 168. Shrimp tacos are so yummy and service is fantastic!
Kathleen Sullivan
Please note this review is from the first Friday of their soft opening.
We arrived early when the restaurant wasn’t very full and were seated immediately. It filled up quickly soon after. Our server was incredibly attentive, and drinks came out fast. (Note - they do not have alcohol available yet.)
After we placed our food orders, however, things slowed down significantly. My elementary-aged daughter ordered the kids burger, my husband the BLT, and I had the Bacon Brake-Check with grilled chicken instead of fried. Around the 30-minute mark with no food, I asked if it would be possible to get tortilla chips for my increasingly hangry child, which the staff kindly accommodated. Her food came out 5-10 minutes later, and our meals followed another 10 minutes after that—roughly 45–50 minutes total.
The grilled chicken on my sandwich was very good, but the bacon was room temperature, the cheese was missing, and the chopped lettuce mostly ended up on the plate. Our fries were great, though fries at nearby tables appeared undercooked by comparison.
Because of the long wait, my daughter’s meal was comped and we were offered free cake, which was appreciated. It seemed like a few tables—including ours—got backed up while others received food more quickly. Meals mostly arrived staggered within parties, sometimes without fries initially, likely while items were finishing in the kitchen.
Service was excellent overall, but hopefully timing and consistency will improve as they move past their soft opening. In totality I’d give a 1 star - but since they went above and beyond to try to make it right - I added another star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Annalisa Murden
The service and food were AMAZING, especially during their soft opening!! The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy. I am so glad to have found this gem in Chesapeake. I wish them the best as they launch into their grand opening!
$18 for 2 michelob ultras.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Cozy place with a wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and friendly service. Had the burger which was excellent. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Let me tell you this. Old owners were great. Food was always great but they sold the restaurant. So we wanted to give local restaurant a chance. This place is horrible now. 3-4 people in the back doing nothing. Watched so many items brought out wrong to people. The lady working tables by herself could not keep up. So many customers walked out today. Wish we did but wanted to give place a chance. Now as for food. Don’t expect to get what you see on the website. Not even in same zip code. If I could have walked out without paying I would, but to late for us because the junk that was brought to our table. So be aware of good reviews because they came from previous owners and the new ones kept same name. I give this place two months and they will be bankrupt.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place absolutely sucks. When we came here during their soft re opening they wouldn’t even let us sit at the bar.
Now this time, the server told us 20 minutes after we ordered our food that they were out of french fries. Most of their menu has french fries for crying out loud. Let it be known there was practically no one even in the restaurant. They have liquor now, no beer. When we tried to order a vodka drink they mentioned only having one of the 5 types of vodka they have on the menu which was basically the most expensive one they had. There’s a freaking abc store across the street. Poorly ran restaurant. After being in the restaurant for nearly an hour, we cancelled our orders and left. Never coming back until we hear of vast improvements.
This is a cozy bar/grill serving up American cuisine. The restaurant is clean and remodeled, my first visit ever. The staff, maybe just a server and cook on duty, was friendly and welcoming. Three of us stopped in on our work lunch break. They were a bit busy and we were limited on time. We did have a wait and they expedited our order. Everything was fresh and straight off the grill. They serve hearty portions, good value for the quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
New owner so we will go back in a month or two for a fair review.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Super average food and they have trouble keeping the fryer oil clean. Or at least that was true under the old management. The new guys are fans of generative A.I., so odds are they never see me again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
This restaurant is somewhere i will be visiting often. The food was delicious service was great prices were also great.Smiling faces clean rest rooms and great atmosphere. I highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My son and I were excited to try a new place we have never been. We came in at 6:15pm tonight. We were immediately greeted, taken to our table, given our menus, and told she would be right back to take our drink orders. 30 minutes went by and the waitress never came over to take our drink order or apologize for the wait. It appeared there was only the one waitress but it was not very crowded and definitely not that busy where she didn’t have time to take our drink orders. After 35 minutes we got up and left.
What a disappointment!
Service: 1
Second visit since Bypass 168 reopened, and it won’t be our last! Love that the menu is expanding, and the food flight concept is genius — if coffee flights work, food flights totally do too. The Redline Reaper is a must-try; that aioli absolutely takes it to the next level. Can’t wait to come back and try more delicious food! Oh and you can’t miss the Bypass Breeze: ube deliciousness!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Was referred here by a friend and did not disappoint. Staff were amazing, food not only creative but delicious, and an inviting atmosphere completed the evening. We will be returning again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and fantastic service. Enjoyed a veggie wrap here.
So glad we came to try out the new Bypass 168. Shrimp tacos are so yummy and service is fantastic!
Please note this review is from the first Friday of their soft opening.
We arrived early when the restaurant wasn’t very full and were seated immediately. It filled up quickly soon after. Our server was incredibly attentive, and drinks came out fast. (Note - they do not have alcohol available yet.)
After we placed our food orders, however, things slowed down significantly. My elementary-aged daughter ordered the kids burger, my husband the BLT, and I had the Bacon Brake-Check with grilled chicken instead of fried. Around the 30-minute mark with no food, I asked if it would be possible to get tortilla chips for my increasingly hangry child, which the staff kindly accommodated. Her food came out 5-10 minutes later, and our meals followed another 10 minutes after that—roughly 45–50 minutes total.
The grilled chicken on my sandwich was very good, but the bacon was room temperature, the cheese was missing, and the chopped lettuce mostly ended up on the plate. Our fries were great, though fries at nearby tables appeared undercooked by comparison.
Because of the long wait, my daughter’s meal was comped and we were offered free cake, which was appreciated. It seemed like a few tables—including ours—got backed up while others received food more quickly. Meals mostly arrived staggered within parties, sometimes without fries initially, likely while items were finishing in the kitchen.
Service was excellent overall, but hopefully timing and consistency will improve as they move past their soft opening. In totality I’d give a 1 star - but since they went above and beyond to try to make it right - I added another star.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
The service and food were AMAZING, especially during their soft opening!! The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy. I am so glad to have found this gem in Chesapeake. I wish them the best as they launch into their grand opening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
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