50 Best American Restaurants in Newport News

“Excellent food, service, ambience. Smaller restaurant so you will be sitting closer to others but the ambience and service make up for it. The food and drinks are incredible. We had the octopus app, scallop/ lamb bacon chef special and the shrimp risotto. It all was cooked perfectly. The dinner is one we will remember!“

“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“

“Legitimately the best burger I’ve ever had, the Valkyrie burger definitely gave me a true taste of Valhalla … this Maryland girl will definitely be back for another ?“

“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!“

“it's the best food in town“

“Our server Jake was awesome! Super attentive and helpful. Good and drink on point as always. We will be back!“

“The BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT IN TOWN! Amazing grilled cheeseburgers and phenomenal chicken sandwiches! Friendly service with the most beautiful smiles :) Melt in your mouth chili cheese dogs! Thank you for having us for a Hidenwood Elementary School Spirit Night and our PTA meeting. We had a blast!“

“Very friendly and accommodating to our large lunch party. Positive comments from co-workers all-around. Fresh, flavorful food. We definitely were not under fed, a few had food left to box after, but quality is more the focus rather than quantity.“

“Absolutely in LOVE with this place! Cat was absolutely amazing! she was quick and attentive, great customer service. would definitely come again.“

“The Chicken and Dumplings were delicious . Was disappointed that there were pieces of bone in it.“

“Tried this place with my lady and it was pretty dope. Lots of wing flavors to choose from and the cashier is really laid back knowledgeable and even told us some of his favorites. Prices are a little steep but what food isn't these days? Worth it!“

“Pam, CJ, Kevin and all the other grille employee's are amazing. The bartenders are very friendly and attentive and CJ knows his way around the kitchen. Man makes the best wings I've ever had in my 38 years. His steaks are cooked to perfection and I haven't had the opportunity to try a burger yet but that's next on my list. Overall I would definitely recommend the Garden Grille to any and all in the Yorktown/Newport News area!“

“Food was delicious!! Barbecue was so good! Ribs were smoky, brisket tender, pulled pork tangy. It all went together perfectly. The staff and owner Mark are so friendly. Love the atmosphere!“

“Love the wings and the beef Bulgogi..I never had a bad experience there. The person taking the orders are always polite and courteous no matter who it is. I highly recommend this place!!“

“Great food, very fresh! We came on a Sunday shortly after opening and they got our food to us quick and it was very good. Staff was super nice and helpful in making a choice of which option to get. Dining area is comfy and well lit. Really enjoyed our visit!“

“Interesting menu items. The bathroom is a little different. I stop off here infrequently on my way to training or if I have other business in the area. The family has great service skills and are efficient owrking large crowds during lunch.“

“The owners are super nice. Our food is always hot and delicious. I always get two pork chop sandwiches with tomato lettuce and onions with French fries and two egg rolls. I may even drink a beer while we are there. It's a chill place to go and shoot pool and listen to some good music and laugh with friends.“

“We had the King Suite and the bed was very comfortable. The bedroom was big and so was the living room area. There is only one bathroom so our daughtet had to use the one in our room. Although the pull out couch was okay she preffered the roll away bed that they provided when asked. When you walk into your room there is a switch by the door that you must turn on to turn the bathroom lights on and off in the bathroom. The bathroom was a nice size with good lighting. The floor can be a little slippery when wet. It may have been the type of tile. The pool area was very nice and enjoyed. The lobby area is a nice size. Oh although you cant tell the King Suite door closes and locks. The staff was very friendly all the time. When ever we needed anything they were there to assist. Overall I enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Besides the one bathroom in the suite I would give 10 because of the confort. If continental breakfast was availablenit would have been 12“

“Ok hear me out this place is so GOOD, it was my FIRST TIME trying it out , definitely coming back !!! ok the reviews had me scared however, I actually see people going into this place DAILY . I tried for myself and got a chicken sandwich combo and tenders with fries(21$) The guy in front was very nice and polite and the wife was the cook. From the menu I wasn't expecting much and with them being across from the shipyard don't expect huge portions - their clientele are working 10 hours shifts with 30min lunches lol ? . However the portion should fill you up decent . My food was made to order which I appreciated , had I not wanted to wait I would've called it in. Clean but dated environment but again their clientele is ship yard so people aren't eating inside. Again food is GREAT ??“

“Delicious! No regrets about going there!!“

“Amazing fresh food! Friendly staff! Great prices, quality and atmosphere!“

“food was great, the restaurant was busy, but we didn't have to wait. Our server Morgan was exceptional, she had several people to take care of, and she done it without missing a beat. will definitely be back and ask for her.“

“Just tried this place out for the first time. My burger was fantastic, and they had one of my favorite brews on tap. Wide variety of beers to choose from on their beer tap wall. I’m looking forward to making this one of my favorite hangouts in Newport News.“

“Good food. pool tables and fun times“

“I usually call ahead so when I go on lunch I can just grab it, pay, and go. Even if I don't call ahead of time the food is made quickly and tastes fine. $10 for a bacon cheeseburger with a decent amount of fries and a canned drink is honestly the best deal you'll get around here as a shipyard worker, at least in my opinion. They aren't rude, as some other reviews have said, they're just blunt. And I respect that. All in all 4/5 stars and I'll continue to eat here.“

“This Cafe is in the McDonald Army health center on Fort Eustis. Convenient for staff and patients to use. Prices are a little high but the food is more than fair.

Parking: Parking is available. You just may have to walk a short distance to enter the Clinic.

Kid-friendliness: All children must be accompanied by an adult

Wheelchair accessibility: It is a medical clinic, so everything is accessible.“

“Excellent service. Amazing short order food. Get hash browns on your breakfast sandwich; it’s a game changer.“

“Great fries! Bulgogi good but not korean marinated. Got only half my order and had to return and wait for remaining half. Got home second time, they still forgot the slaw. Will give them another chance.“

“I went there for lunch in hopes of something good, and they did not disappoint! I showed up less than ten minutes before they closed for lunch. I ended up getting the chicken with quinoa rice, green beans, and steamed carrots. I then turned around and saw the speed line with giant gyro pita sandwiches. If only my stomach could contain. Great great great!“

“I love the food the food is delicious to gives you a nice size portion and you get your money's worth will definitely recommend this to other people“

“Every dish was amazing, on point. The soup trio is a must try...the sweet corn was my favorite. Also had the foie gras...perfectly seared and the set complimented beautifully with savory potatoes and sweet maple pearls. The Wagyu Ribeye as my entree made my week. My friend had the Short Ribs and Crab. Brilliant, unique dish. The textures together were perfection! Loved every step of this meal.“

“We go here a lot on Saturday nights. The comics are pretty good and some better than others. The staff is very friendly. The food is pretty good too, especially the meatballs!!! I highly suggest for a night out and some laughs. I would call ahead and reserve a seat.“

“Looked clean. Servers were attentive. The menu has variety but it's not overwhelming. I had the chicken and shrimp plate. Everything tasted good. The people I went with had burgers and they all said they tasted good. They had The Q and the Porter. They have thick patties.“

“great cozy place with wonderful junior burger, just the right size for me“

“Awesome service, drinks and food. The entire staff was super welcoming and very helpful!“

“BOMB. Got chicken (3 piece) w/ mashed potatoes & Mac n cheese. Everything was delicious and also packaged nicely. I ordered from door dash at like midnight so it was perfect 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼“

“Shyanne was our server she was amazing. I ordered the prime rib med rare was perfect. My husband had the fried shrimp and ribeye both were awesome. First time there won’t be our last visit.“

“this is my favorite go to place for pub food. The food is always good and plentiful. Prices are great. They recently updated the dining area and it looks awesome. Its the perfect place for casual chilling out for lunch or dinner. Staff is always hustling and busy.“

“Great food, good people, drama free. Overall, simply a good time.“

“My best friend and I decided to try this restaurant today and the food was off the chain😋Shout out to Chef King👩🏽‍🍳Everything was cooked to perfection and it was worth the price. The drinks could have had a little more alcohol but they were ok. We will be going back to try the dinner menu 🤗“

“love this place, great staff, manager always has great attitude. They have a loyal customer 4 times a week.“

“HELL RIGHT. BEEN MEANING TO GO N WENT N LOBED IT“

“The service and food was impeccable! I thoroughly enjoyed myself!“

“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!“

“went there last night for the first time for some drinks and food.. I've lived in the. neighborhood for a year and wish I would have checked this place out sooner..loved it“

“I had lunch today for the first time and it was Delicious! The staff were very welcoming and friendly! I will definitely be back!“

“11/13/2022 Lunch with friends today. As always food was hot and cooked to our liking. Never disappointed. Today it was especially good. The Super Young Lady we had as a Server, her name was Rachel was an absolute pleasure!! All of us said the same thing. Attentive. Super Personality and just couldn’t have been any sweeter. We all brag about the food; but Young People like this deserve recognition and hopefully Management let’s her know how much we enjoyed the food, but she was the highlight of the meal. Excellent Job Young Lady!!“

“Great food, great place to grab drinks. Brooklyn was a wonderful waitress and I love bringing in my out of town friend to schooners for great drinks and food when I’m town!“

“A peaceful place to enjoy a delicious well made breakfast with friendly and attentive service. It is my dining sanctuary in such a very busy and stressed out city.“

“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....“