Restaurants in Newport News
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Best Restaurants
“This place is outstanding! Please check out you will not be disappointed”
“Had a wonderful evening with the family - a party of 10. Our server, Tanesha (aka Slim) was polite, patient and entertaining. She made sure we had everything we needed for a great dinner.”
“My fiancé and I got the Thai shrimp and the pig and fig flatbread pizza, and both were absolutely amazing! One of the best meals out we’ve had in a long time”
“Indoor dining with romantic atmosphere. Excellent staff and very attentive.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Yall, this place was DEAD at 530 on a Saturday and that’s a shame. You’re sleeping on an amazing restaurant. The food selection is far better than most chain hot pots, served very fast, and all great quality. We got a few apps in the AYCE and they were cooked fresh and tasty. The seafood selection is insane for $32 - crawfish, scallops, shrimp, crab… 😍 We ordered several rounds of items between the four of us. Never waited more than 2-3 minutes for food. Broth had amazing flavor too. And - as a mushroom lover - it was great to see more than just shiitake mushrooms. The cold bar is not intense, but it doesn’t need to be. All of your common sauce ingredients are here, along with various utensils. Honestly, this is a whole in a wall that you need to find before it’s too popular to get in.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“The food was good, I fasted all day because they had a three course menu for their restaurant week and our server was great. We were greeted and seated promptly. The restaurant is so small and cozy so it’s great for a date, however the only thing that went wrong was there was a table full of a bunch of rowdy, loud people. I know it’s not the restaurants fault, but I wish they would tell them to sthu because wow I couldn’t even hear my friends sitting directly across from me. They were soo freaking loud, I head all of their business. There was one lady with a giant mouth who just had the loudest, most obnoxious laugh. I feel like she ruptured my right ear drum.”
“I love the food here, so I decided to go for my birthday. The service was horrible. Our waiter brought out cups and silverware but no water. Then he seemed to have a bit of an attitude when we asked another waiter for our water. He had no people skills whatsoever.
After we ordered, we were forgotten about. No one came back to our table until we were done and that was after my husband waved someone down. They should at least ask if we're doing okay.
I've never had an issue with the service in the past, but this was also my first time going in the evening.
Not everyone is meant to work in the service industry and some of the wait staff at choice should seek employment elsewhere. None of them showed any evidence of good customer service.”
“Thrilled to finally have a chance to stop by and have some pizza and check out the spot! I can’t say enough good stuff things. The vibes are amazing, kid friendly with activities for them, the pizza is absolutely something to talk about, great beer selection, friendly staff, seating inside and outside….I could keep on but you should just come by yourself and see what it’s all about! Can’t wait to come back again and again! 💛 Thank you for opening your home to us!”
“My wife loves Thai food so I stopped in to ask if a reservation was needed for Valentines Day ‘25 and I’m so glad that I did. When we arrived I was greeted by name and our table was ready. The menu offered a wide variety and the food was amazing, the servings were large and the atmosphere was very comfortable. After dinner, Anya stopped by the table to ensure that we enjoyed our meal. We enjoyed ourselves so much that the next morning I began researching how to recommend this restaurant to Triple D! Thank you William & Anya, the husband and wife who own and operate the establishment, for an actually 5 star dining experience.”
“Yall, this place was DEAD at 530 on a Saturday and that’s a shame. You’re sleeping on an amazing restaurant. The food selection is far better than most chain hot pots, served very fast, and all great quality. We got a few apps in the AYCE and they were cooked fresh and tasty. The seafood selection is insane for $32 - crawfish, scallops, shrimp, crab… 😍 We ordered several rounds of items between the four of us. Never waited more than 2-3 minutes for food. Broth had amazing flavor too. And - as a mushroom lover - it was great to see more than just shiitake mushrooms. The cold bar is not intense, but it doesn’t need to be. All of your common sauce ingredients are here, along with various utensils. Honestly, this is a whole in a wall that you need to find before it’s too popular to get in.”
“Amazing experience as always! Server was a younger dude who did an incredible job, definitely an asset to Tanpopo. Drinks were good, appetizers were so satisfying, entrees were perfect, dessert was delicious. Everything came out so quickly and the price was right! Perfect night out ❤️”
“Absolutely delightful! The food is delicious and the service fantastic. We have gone twice in one week and had leftovers both times.”
“MJ was one of the best waiters I’ve had for my family. Even though my kids are crazy they loved him and we had a great time. Thanks man!”
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“This place is such a hidden gem. It's not a fancy sit down and stare at the eclectic walls, but more of a soul powered kitchen. The plantains were perfectly cooked, ropa vieja out of this WORLD. The papa relleno stuffed with picadillo, and the spicy onion salad were delicious as well. We really couldn't choose a favorite. Worth every single penny spent, definitely check these guys out!”
“OMG the food and service is AMAZING! I ordered the chicken tenders and let me tell you: sooooo freaking good! I wish all restaurants made their chicken tenders and fries like this. i even ordered empandas and their carrot cake to go. My husband and I are already planning the next time we go. Such friendly people and atmosphere. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”
“We used to visit Fin all the time, not so much since Fin & Tonic opened (and occasional visits to Steak & Tonic). Got there early on a Saturday night and it was already half full, filling up during our time there. They've got the best by-the-glass wine list around! Daou chardonnay was rich and fully oaked. The Purple Butterfly cocktail was luscious. Yummy soups, as always. A great light-meal bet would be to try the seafood-soup trio. They offered rockfish, which turned out to be striped bass, not "real" (aka Pacific) rockfish, so we passed. I'm sure it would be good though. The tuna tataki--a dish we often order--was beautifully presented and accompaniments were great, but the fish itself was surprisingly bland. We always get the foie gras app, since Kenny's one of the very few chefs who gets his livers from Hudson Valley, NY (instead of a pate of some sort) and have had it prepared many ways, usually on some bready thing like waffle or toast, with a complementary sweet-ish sauce. (Let me interrupt to congratulate Kenny on not coasting on his laurels with the same menu forever. He experiments, occasionally returning to his tried and true.) This time the foie gras was a different prep: thin slices served atop a tangy cream and some cress, paired with a couple of roasted potato slices. Description mentioned maple pearls, but didn't see nor taste them. We accepted the suggested classic pairing of sauterne--sweet acidity to cut the lush butteriness of the meat--but somehow the wine didn't really complement it. Maybe with different flavors in the dish next time. Short ribs with crab was delicious. We'll absolutely return--possibly as soon as next week, which is restaurant week!”
“Four of us visited on Valentine's night. We walked in and none was there to greet us so we just sat down at the open table. Mostly two seater tables but they had two 4tops and a party of 6 in the middle. A few moments after sitting a waitress came. I could tell they weren't used to the rush but they did pretty good.
The food was hot and tasty. The staff was nice and answered all questions. The bathroom was spacious and clean. I would go visit again.”
“My husband and I did a wine tasting as a date night, and the experience was 15/10. Staff were extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the wines being served. The charcuterie board and baked Brie were delicious with generous portion sizes. Easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had, highly recommend.”
“Plenty of fresh and tasty food to enjoy on the grill or in the hot pot. The servers kept up with all the people’s orders and kept the food coming. Definitely recommend”
“First time eating here. Service was great and loved the food! Very accommodating.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I’m from up north and had only been to a Waffle House while driving down to FL (typical NJ family tradition lol). Now that I live so close to one, I love being able to truly enjoy the atmosphere. The waitresses are always a delight and will keep you smiling. I stop by every so often during walks with my son. He has slept in here and also been in the restaurant smiling the whole time too. I love it.
Recently I got a burger with waffles on the side and when I came home, I used the waffles as a bun for the burger and omg… totally worth it. I’ll have to get a picture next time!”
“Not gonna lie, thought it was going to be hoodish, but the cooks where hustling as well as the waitresses. Cliental, well remember you are not down by the pier and shizz, but it was an atmosphere of blue collar families enjoying food made by blue collar workers!! Clean as well....”
“Lovely team here. One member was in training status but they gave us a heads up. The food came out wonderful, our server was sweet. Bathroom was clean, love the raspberry ice soap by the way :). Happy holidays to this location, you made a successful trip for my pregnancy craving!”
“Dorian provided such premier customer service! I placed a mobile order that included the grinch meal. Unfortunately, they were out. But Dorian was super helpful, he did not get annoyed (like folks at other locations) when I asked how I could get refunded. He graciously helped me try and figure it out for a good bit! We ended up just getting it refunded in cash but I am thankful for his time and attention to help me on this! He went above and beyond so thank you!”
“Of the 3 McDonalds locations that I go to (Tabb, Jefferson and Oyster Point, and this location), this one is the best. They have the best customer service and the play place is a huge plus. We bring the kids to run around before and after they eat. What specifically stood out to me this particular visit was Jasmine and Keisha. They were super sweet, very personable, and no matter how many times I had to go back to the counter, they greeted me with a smile each time.. I asked them for their names and made sure to let them know they were awesome, but wanted to make sure my review reflected it as well!”
“Beneath 2 restaurants here and Hampton Rose area to McDonald's.And the service both time was terrible.Either.They don't know how to train your people anymore.Which McDonald's was known for well or they just don't care.With the prices being this high in the service dispatlamcdonald's is making bank period they should be investigated for price gouging”
“I came thru this morning and had been having a ROUGH WEEK! No sooner had I pulled into the drive thru I heard a warm welcoming “ GOOD MORNING THIS IS MS. Jean” … did my day turn around. She asked me how I was, she promptly and politely took my order and my mood lifted instantly. Thank you Ms. Jean ( and also thank you to the wonderful polite man who gave me my order as he is also very warm and professional) for making my morning just a little better. Simple kindness goes a long way. 🥰”
“Amazing food. Quality sushi. Lovely atmosphere and clean restaurant. Amazing staff who takes great care of us every time. Hector is awesome !! Thanks Andy for my Go To sushi location !!! 10/10.”
“Our server Jake was awesome! Super attentive and helpful. Good and drink on point as always. We will be back!”
Takeout Restaurants
“1700 in Newport News is an absolute gem. Stopped in for a flight and left borderline obsessed. Every pour was a winner, the vibe was on point, and the owners? So lovely we almost asked to be adopted— still open to it. This place has heart, style, and seriously good beer. We’ll be back — probably too often.”
“Byrds is just about as good as you can get when it comes to a Mom & Pop.
The quality of food is impeccable, the service is seamless, and they respect the value of your dollar.
Definitely one of my favorite spots of all time, and I selfishly hope their doors stay open for a long long time!”
“Really good spot. Very open space and there's a good selection of craft beers. We came when it was a little quiet so wish there was some live music but either way the beers were flowing and they were good. Customer service was spot on from the minute we walked in and very friendly. Saved this place and hope we can return.”
“We used to visit Fin all the time, not so much since Fin & Tonic opened (and occasional visits to Steak & Tonic). Got there early on a Saturday night and it was already half full, filling up during our time there. They've got the best by-the-glass wine list around! Daou chardonnay was rich and fully oaked. The Purple Butterfly cocktail was luscious. Yummy soups, as always. A great light-meal bet would be to try the seafood-soup trio. They offered rockfish, which turned out to be striped bass, not "real" (aka Pacific) rockfish, so we passed. I'm sure it would be good though. The tuna tataki--a dish we often order--was beautifully presented and accompaniments were great, but the fish itself was surprisingly bland. We always get the foie gras app, since Kenny's one of the very few chefs who gets his livers from Hudson Valley, NY (instead of a pate of some sort) and have had it prepared many ways, usually on some bready thing like waffle or toast, with a complementary sweet-ish sauce. (Let me interrupt to congratulate Kenny on not coasting on his laurels with the same menu forever. He experiments, occasionally returning to his tried and true.) This time the foie gras was a different prep: thin slices served atop a tangy cream and some cress, paired with a couple of roasted potato slices. Description mentioned maple pearls, but didn't see nor taste them. We accepted the suggested classic pairing of sauterne--sweet acidity to cut the lush butteriness of the meat--but somehow the wine didn't really complement it. Maybe with different flavors in the dish next time. Short ribs with crab was delicious. We'll absolutely return--possibly as soon as next week, which is restaurant week!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“The food is delicious. My family enjoys the Cajun Seafood Boil.”
“We picked Saffron at random for a pre-show dinner. We were most pleasantly surprised! Service was attentive, the food was really good, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxing. Thank you, Saffron, for a nice evening out!”
“We love the food. It was excellent service. The manager and our waitress Kenia are so awesome!
Very welcoming and they gave us couple free samples of their delicious food. They do deserve 5 stars! We are delighted and will be back there for sure. Thank you. Mrs. Lin H...👍🙏👍”
Cheap Eats
“Had lunch here for the first time today. Met a group of old friends. The wait staff was very attentive and accommodating to all of us. Everyone in our group really enjoyed their selections and most of us had enough that we had to take some home. One even ordered more food to go. We will definitely go back. Thankyou for a great experience. 💕”
“Port Arthurs is my favorite Chinese Restaurant. I love the fact that they are locally owned and have been here for as long as I can remember . They are a staple in Newport News and never disappoint. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and menu is extensive. Y’all, it’s that’s good! .”
“I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on the Avocado Chicken Bacon Wrap I recently tried. It was exceptionally fresh and truly delicious, exceeding my expectations. The combination of flavors was delightful and left me very satisfied. Thank you for offering such a wonderful dish. I look forward to enjoying more of your menu in the future. HDR”
“I currently live in AL, but attended CNU and still have family in the area.
EVERY time I come visit...I always make a stop to the Subway Station. EVERY. TIME.
Absolutely love this place and their sandwiches. Eating one always brings back a flood of happy memories and I'm SO very thankful that the sandwich that I ordered 25 years ago tastes the very same as today.”
“One of our favorite restaurants in the area. The food is excellent, the service is warm and inviting, and the atmosphere is clean and relaxing. Momti (our host) is so kind and welcoming, she feels like family whenever we go to eat here.”
“Great place to go when you want an elevated experience. The brunch was well worth it and the food was delicious ‼️”
“My husband and I did a wine tasting as a date night, and the experience was 15/10. Staff were extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the wines being served. The charcuterie board and baked Brie were delicious with generous portion sizes. Easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had, highly recommend.”
“The food was magnificent. The service was great. The atmosphere was really good. I would definitely recommend this place again. Roberta the server was excellent.”
“Absolutely in LOVE with this place! Cat was absolutely amazing! she was quick and attentive, great customer service. would definitely come again.”
“I was looking for some entertainment and this place definitely had it! The food and drinks was really good and decent price! The comedy show was funny and I will definitely come back!”
“Food was EXCELLENT; entertainment value of its preparation was superb.”
“The Chicken and Dumplings were delicious . Was disappointed that there were pieces of bone in it.”
“I'm A long-time Health Trail customer. Started going for essential old as a teen, then vitamins as an adult. They have new ownership nod and I really like the changes they're making. I love the classes they offer and their smoothies, I definitely recommend seeing their changes!”
“the food was simply amazing 👏 the ladies working were super sweet!!. they did their thing today out in williamsburg!”
“I have been going here for the last 3 months. Love the way they fry their fish. My toddler loves it too. Says more fish when she is done with the portion I give her. They have rather large pieces of fish. Can't go wrong with Croaker, whiting, trout or flounder! Usually, prepare the fish quickly. Call in for faster service!”
“Best meal I ever had. They did not disappoint in the least. The ambiance is fire!!! Great energy and hospitality all around. The owner is an absolute doll. The food is beyond my expectations and did not disappoint.”
“Perfect venue for gathering, birthday parties for 20! The service was excellent, the food was delicious. You won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend. Our server was comical and sweet. Thank you.”
“I’m a regular here, probably visit once a week for their all you can eat lunch. It is DELICIOUS!
As a lifelong sushi lover who has spent many years looking for a worthwhile all you can eat in Newport News, I can say with certainty that they offer the best all you can eat sushi on the whole peninsula. Great food, great people, and a great time!”
“Our first time there, 5/10/24. My wife had the club sandwich and I had the Cubana. While our order was being prepared we both had a cappuccino. My wife could only eat half her sandwich. I should have also saved half of mine, I was stuffed. Way better in quantity and price than Panera. We split a piece of cinnamon streusel coffee cake and several cups of coffee. (free refills). The atmosphere was like eating in an old fashioned dinning room in a B&B. They have so much more to offer than I can put in this review. Try them out soon, I'm sure you'll be as pleased as we were.”
“The place could use some spick and span. The customer service could use a little more work. The customer service was not bad and it's not good. You will see what I'm talking about once you visit. Anyway, I ordered the vegetables with garlic sauce and it was delicious with soy sauce. The vegetable egg roll was good(I usually do not like eggrolls). One thing I like about the guy who prepared my food was that he put a napkin at the bottom of the eggroll bag so the eggroll would not be so greasy. I also ordered the general tos. This general tos is different from what I'm used to because this one is very sweet. I've never known the general tos to be sweet and this is overly sweet. He over did it. I'm not a fan of foods that are too sweet. His general tso tastes more like honey chicken. It tasted like he put the whole bag of sugar in there. So What I did was add soy sauce and it made it a little better from the little bit of soy sauce I had. Don't get me wrong, the general tso wasn't bad it's just that I don't like food that's way too sweet. I know younger people would like it because they like sweet foods like that. I would definitely return to this place and recommend it. I just would not return for the general tso.”
“Good food! Good people… our Thank you cleaners & tailor shop is having a popup experience here on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-2pm. Come with your cleaning and alterations: get pinned; cleaned and/or altered; and pick up! Bringing experienced, quality, and professional service to the Newport News shipyard. Military Discount is offered.”
“This is my go-to spot for steak — the flavor here easily outshines other steakhouses. The loaded potato soup was fantastic, rich and comforting, and the mac and cheese never disappoints. Consistently great food and always worth the visit.”
“Went to dinner for my nephews birthday last night and it was fantastic. Food was delicious! Our chef, Alex, was hysterical. My daughter said he had two jobs, chef AND comedian. Our server Katrina was always right there when we needed her. KUDOS!!!”
“ordered a 32 piece and were not disappointed! got Nashville hot and santa fe. Nashville wasn't very hot but still tasty. wings were great size and cooked perfectly. so juicy. fries also good. just needed a tad more seasoning. 8 out of 10 will order again!”
“The food was fantastic. Even the waitress was wonderful ❣️❣️❣️”
“During my visit at papa John's the cashier that took my order was very polite and had great customer service skills his name was Kelvin. His customer service made me want to come back again”
Latest Reviews
“We have no complaints, only praise. This last visit was our anniversary and we were not disappointed. Food hot and brought in a timely manner. Manager Jay and server Jordan went above and beyond customer service ensuring our continued patronage. They both were delightful and professional. We look forward to our next visit.”
“THIS RESTAURANT 'S FOOD TO CALL IT DELICIOUS WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT...THE CHAUFA IS MY NEW ADICTION AND i'M DETERMINED TO TRY EVERYTHING :)”
“I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on the Avocado Chicken Bacon Wrap I recently tried. It was exceptionally fresh and truly delicious, exceeding my expectations. The combination of flavors was delightful and left me very satisfied. Thank you for offering such a wonderful dish. I look forward to enjoying more of your menu in the future. HDR”
Most Popular Restaurants
“I love the food here, so I decided to go for my birthday. The service was horrible. Our waiter brought out cups and silverware but no water. Then he seemed to have a bit of an attitude when we asked another waiter for our water. He had no people skills whatsoever.
After we ordered, we were forgotten about. No one came back to our table until we were done and that was after my husband waved someone down. They should at least ask if we're doing okay.
I've never had an issue with the service in the past, but this was also my first time going in the evening.
Not everyone is meant to work in the service industry and some of the wait staff at choice should seek employment elsewhere. None of them showed any evidence of good customer service.”
“Food has been great everytime we get a chance to come by. Well worth the price and having the food fresh and hot. My hot money wings had more hot than honey but I know how to order it next time. Fried hard with honey and splash of heat. Will be coming back again.”
“My order was a Big Double Burger, No Bun (aka “Lettuce Wrap”), add Grilled Onion, Cajun Seasoning, Tomato, Fresh Jalapeño and House/Quesadilla Sauce.
For my 2 sides I ordered 1 Spicy Homestyle Chicken Tender Wrap (aka Spicy Wrap) and 1 Cajun Ranch Homestyle Chicken Tender Wrap (aka Cajun Ranch Wrap).
The 2nd go-around/order I ordered the same custom burger but instead I ordered 2 custom Spicy Wraps (add Cajun Seasoning and Hot Sauce) instead for the sides.
I asked for no drink, I had my own water.
The gentleman who tended to my order was very patient with me. Very well spoken and/or articulate and also loud enough to hear but not sound obnoxious; I understood everything he said. He repeated the order back to me as I ordered which showed whether or not he understood me.
Great service!
Not only that but my food was done VERY fast AND good. Got it in less than 5 minutes.
I ordered, parked, ate it, came around for seconds, and the same service again. The gentleman even remembered that I asked for utencils the last go around and decided to give me another of set of them.
I felt guilty coming just under an hour before they’re scheduled to close but nonetheless the gentleman and lady I saw for a brief second tended to me with no attitude or negative emotion.
Thank you.”
“We had lunch catered for 50 people today, and I can't say enough about how fantastic the experience was! The food was simply amazing—everything was fresh and flavorful! Overall, it was a delightful experience that truly elevated our lunch gathering. Highly recommend this catering service for any event!”
New Restaurants
“Food has been great everytime we get a chance to come by. Well worth the price and having the food fresh and hot. My hot money wings had more hot than honey but I know how to order it next time. Fried hard with honey and splash of heat. Will be coming back again.”
“We love the food. It was excellent service. The manager and our waitress Kenia are so awesome!
Very welcoming and they gave us couple free samples of their delicious food. They do deserve 5 stars! We are delighted and will be back there for sure. Thank you. Mrs. Lin H...👍🙏👍”
“Stephanie is such a sweet woman, usually there all by herself running things and doing the cooking. I've had the hot dogs, which are better than others I've had. The coleslaw is good, the side salad is a meal in itself. I think the prices are good for the quality of the food you get.”
“I live far far away from civilization (LOL) & thought - Hey, it’s been 20 years since I’ve had Shake Shack….
OMG….with a 3-hr drive ahead of me, and eating it as I drove, all I could think is “This is the best fast food burger I’ve ever had. Would it be wrong to stop and get another one at the next big city before I cross the bridge?” 🍔 🏆.
I got the bacon, avocado, double and dipped it Kinders BBQ sauce (I carry a mini bottle with me wherever I get off just in case). 💚🥑🥓🍔🍔
I also got regular fries, which were so so …. But should have spent the five dollars on a shake instead. Next time. And NOT 20 years from now!!!”
“The food was good, I fasted all day because they had a three course menu for their restaurant week and our server was great. We were greeted and seated promptly. The restaurant is so small and cozy so it’s great for a date, however the only thing that went wrong was there was a table full of a bunch of rowdy, loud people. I know it’s not the restaurants fault, but I wish they would tell them to sthu because wow I couldn’t even hear my friends sitting directly across from me. They were soo freaking loud, I head all of their business. There was one lady with a giant mouth who just had the loudest, most obnoxious laugh. I feel like she ruptured my right ear drum.”