Restaurants in Norfolk

“I have finally found my favorite restaurant after living in the area 2 years! The food was so good I woke up this morning still imagining every delicious moment last night. The visit started with incredibly friendly staff, an original mocktail made by the talented bartender, and warm, fresh focaccia. Both appetizers ordered were superb. My main course, the butternut squash ravioli with Italian sausage...omg...the flavor in each bite...the way it hit on the palette with just the perfect blends of texture, spice and sauce was nothing short of revolutionary. It made me want to stand up and proclaim that I had FINALLY found the love I had been looking for my entire life! Luckily for those around me, I didn't do that, but I really wanted to. Our entire table was blown away as we ate varying dishes from the ravioli special to the spaghetti limone to the fresh flounder. I'm afraid anyone overhearing our table commenting on the absolutely outstanding orgasmic flavors of our food as we ate might have thought we were under the influence of psychedelics...but we were only under the influence of the exceptional food, wine and mocktails being served from the superb Chef and staff. As if that wasn't enough, we ended our meal with the chocolate mousse, which was able to give us that one last flavor climax with its perfectly balanced dark yet so satisfying chocolate tones. OMG. MIND BLOWN. Blanca reminds me of food I would find at a high end restaurant in San Francisco or NYC, yet with the friendliness, comfortable ambiance and welcoming energy of a smaller city. Wow. Just Wow. Amazing. I can't wait to go back. The world is a better place with the food and people of Blanca in it!”

“Tapas are so tasty!! Sangria abnd wine also great! Definitely going back! 5 STARS!♥️ Thank you”

“Excellent”

“Fun little shop in downtown Norfolk. Great crepes and coffee! Will be back!”

“Great food! We are from out of state, visiting family and loved this place.”

“The food here is excellent and the owner is very welcoming and friendly. We would definitely recommend!”

“This was our second time at Four Eleven York—and it was just as wonderful as the first! The ambiance is so cozy, and we genuinely felt like we had the place to ourselves. Nicole, our server, was fantastic—professional, friendly, and somehow always there right when we needed her. The food was not only beautiful to look at but absolutely delicious, and we were touched by the special surprise for our anniversary. You just don’t find restaurants that care this much anymore. We’ll definitely be back—and as often as possible.”

“Unexpectedly delayed in Norfolk and happened to find this gem! Absolutely delicious! This is stuff you dream about. So freaking good!”

“The atmosphere and staff was very nice. It was our first time and we enjoyed our food! I definitely would recommend this restaurant to others.”

“Great food and ambience. Reminded me of Europe”

“Another excellent meal at Omar's Carriage House. The pork belly fried rice had just enough heat to it but not so much as to overwhelm the flavor.”

“Really great dumplings and noodles. Second time here got Manchurian dumplings and chicken noodles both medium and they are fabulous. Flavorful and medium is just right for me.”

“I was able to come to this restaurant in support of Dining Out For Life Hampton Roads and I was in awe of the atmosphere. The restaurant was so gorgeous and eclectic! I enjoyed not only the food but also the music. I ordered the shrimp appetizer with the Steak platter and it was all so delicious! The portions were quite large so I ended up having to take a Togo box but my waitress Savannah was the most welcoming and she was so attentive. I will definitely be back to this establishment again.”

“Simply amazing! Great customer service. The food is beyond compare… I had the smoke show plate absolutely delicious 🤤. If you are in the area, go! DO IT!!!!!! FYI: grits are on point!!”

“Great people, food, atmosphere and affordable. I love the blueberry coffee by the way ❤️”

“Long time vistor, first time reviewer. Ilo is a must go and dine. We went a couple of weeks ago and had a top notch meal. The service was incredible and the food was to die for. The head chef there is a wizard in the kitchen who crafts the most decadent meals. The salmon was best salmon I've ever had and my wife's gnocchi was right up there. If you're ever in Norfolk go there and give it a try. You won't be disappointed.”

“They go above and beyond: I joined my book club ladies for dinner last night at Press 626. I have some mobility issues and was advised to take the back steps upon arriving. I was well assisted up the stairs and taken to our table. The servers could not have been more pleasant. When it was time to leave one of the female employees assisted me down the front steps and to my waiting car. They made me feel very comfortable and welcoming. Thank you so much.”

“This is by far the best restuarant in Norfolk. Chef Ticha is a magician with food. The prawns were the best I have ever had in the USA. All the Food prepared and presented beautifully. I come here without exception when I’m in Norfolk. The bartenders are fabulous as well and create some fabulous cocktails.”

“Ate here last night. Food is delicious. They do nickel and dime a bit. $3.50 for tortilla chips. Most mexican restaurants serve them complementary. Refills are free but they just bring the chips and you have to ask if you need more condiments. I also was charged a $1.50 because I wanted my tacos Lola’s way. I don’t remember seeing additional $1.50 to have them made that way on the menu. Also, sign outside margueritas are $7 all day everyday but then we we charged $8 each because you had to pay $1 extra for the flavoring. All these lovely add ons add up and you are not aware until the bill comes. Lastly there was a man working behind the bar with a very long beard. Since long hair needs to be tied back - this beard should have been ponytailed, in a net or shaved off. After seeing that I almost threw up my meal and my drink that he prepared.”

“My wife and I have consistently enjoyed Swell for several years. Service and food are exceptional! However, I'm posting this review because of something that occurred this evening. Two days ago, I received an email informing me of a new addition to their menu ...... she crab soup. My wife and I were thrilled and decided to check it out this evening. We arrived, order wine and a beer, and were informed that the she crab soup ran out yesterday. I'm hoping that, in the future, if the owner is going to advertise a new menu item, that item should be on the menu. If it is not available, the owner should consider sending an email to his VIP members.”

“The ambiance was so romantic and perfect for our date night/celebration dinner. We enjoyed everything from the ahi tuna tartare, to the porto and cheesecake.”

“My wife, our grandson, and myself went to Saltines on Valentine’s Day which is also my wife’s birthday. Reservations at 7;45 and the seating arrangement was perfect. Kyle was our waiter. We could not have gotten a more perfect waiter. Kyle was extremely polite and was very attentive to our needs. The drinks he served were perfect. The food served was above par. He even wished my wife a happy birthday and made sure she had everything she wanted. Kyle is the sort of waiter that you look for and hope for. He was perfect for our little celebration. My thanks to Kyle and thanks to Saltines for employing someone such as Kyle. Kyle will be our waiter for future dining at Saltines.”

“So delicious. Great buffet. Kind servers. All around loved it!”

“I’ve eaten here now 5 times. Gone for an evening date, family gathering of 8, and a regular dinner for 4 out and about in town. They can accommodate anything. The food is excellent, creative and unique. Staff is nice and helpful, and hardworking. This is a staple for me. Parking on the street hasn’t been a problem but also garages are available or uber if you are enjoying the neat drink menu.”

“Kimchi and spicy peanut noodles hotdogs were crazy!!! Highly recommend!”

“Vegan burrito was amazing! Lots of vegan options .”

“Visited for the first time. Food was great tasting and a great amount for the price. My waitress Cibelis, hope I spelled her name right. She was super great. Will eat here again next time I am in town”

“The best burgers and mozzarella sticks!! Highly recommend!”

“Stopped by to check them out, got the Pineapple Express bowl and Eartha got the Sour Diesel bowl - very good and fresh. Portion was about the size of a normal cereal bowl packed with fruits, granola etc. Would recommend and we plan on coming back for “Meet Me In The Alley”, which is the back side outdoor area with a food truck.”

“Omg where do I start!!! Me and my wife came Friday the 16th!! We didn’t have a reservation and I promise you I suggest making one especially on I house guess the weekend. We decided to sit at the bar instead of a window seat I also let the host know if someone cancels or if a Hi top come available please let us know. After 2 cocktails in which was amazing we got lucky got a seat! All you could see was the kitchen door flying open lol as the waitresses was bringing dishes I mean we only do fine dining when we eat out but I honestly wasn’t expecting something at this caliber seriously, you know we eat alot of places and sometimes the food just doesn’t be seasoned the way you expected especially if its plated nicely. Because it’s true we eat with our eyes first! But let me tell you!!! Goddd KISS THE CHEF!! The Owner, Owners whoever lol because every aspect was on point from service to atmosphere it really was unbelievable! I felt like I was in a major city!! Miami especially because I’ve had the oxtail lasagna there so I advised my wife to get that and I got the 37oz Tomahawk for 2 top with crab meat lol I love a good steak seriously. We didn’t get any appetizers because I wanted to save my appetite and my mental was in my pocket lol if you know what I mean but a $100 for a tomahawk with roasted potatoes it was no way I wasn’t gonna have that for dinner and some left for breakfast with cheese eggs in the morning lol Now when my steak came out! I ordered medium in which I expected to see pink because medium requires pink and who orders a well done steak anyway??? I mean it was cooked and seasoned to perfection with roasted potatoes and onions OMG I’M GOING BACK THERE!! Soon!! I taste my wife oxtail lasagna because she just kept saying how much better it tasted here lol so I did and she wasn’t exaggerating I mean the pasta sauce was sweet with garlic Omg how did they make a sauce that good and it had tomato chunks in it not the big crazy chunks but just perfect everything was PERFECT THIS PLACE DESERVES A MICHELIN⭐️ if thats possible in this area Ive ate in numerous countries because of my military background but this place is one for the books!!”

“Gotta love Waffle House always a favorite”

“Drivers DO NOT GO TO ADDRESS it will take you to a closeed gate maked with red X on picture
Go to green spot look at picture

Great place everybody very nice tight place to get to plenty of room/space to back in to a dock door”

“Karima, the hostess, was very sweet, beautiful, and had amazing energy the entire time! She was very, very friendly as well! The food was really good and my server treated me and my husband very well the whole time! Definitely worth coming here! I would rate this 10 out of 5 stars but unfortunately I cannot!”

“my server, Joao, was inattentive, disregarding, forgetful and rude. Not only did he barely greet me and my coworker, he was snotty, forgot half of my food, allowed my coworkers waffle to get cold before bringing his butter and syrup, didn't ask if we wanted refills, and barely spoke to us. then decided to get snarky when I left him a $2 tip when he didn't even deserve that... I always to at least 25%... not today”

“Tony, the Cowboy fan from Baltimore, went out of his way to get my order to me. My elderly mother woke up this morning and asked for pancakes. Not being able to get to Ihop, I ordered through DD. Received my order and everything except the pancakes were in there. I called the store, spoke to Tony, and he brought my mother's pancakes to me personally. I really appreciate what he did. During this difficult time in our family life, small acts like that go a long way.

- Derek B.”

“Kim & Crew, thanks for your attention to detail and professionalism. Kim & crew ensured we had everything we needed to complete our morning fellowship breakfast. Thanks for the "hot" box coffee. Our next breakfast is in September. We will be back! Thanks again?”

“Recently ordered and they messed it up from DoorDash. I called and the lady was beyond sweet and immediately fixed my order on the phone. Amazing customer service for a fast food joint.”

“I know people don’t want to work. Lot of times only one waitress. Then she has attitude! Very unprofessional! In this line of work need to be friendly.”

“Nothing to really complain about I go here a lot. Love the people who work here they know me by name and rarely have an issue. Onley is their best spot to go to.”

“I typically stop here on weekday mornings. Most mornings are good with no issue, other mornings take a while or I have some sort of issue with my order. Overall, though, I think this is one of the better McDonald's.”

“I never get what I pay for smgdh... they lie about the manger and who’s in charge.. yje food is disgusting ...your best bet is to stay away from this place before someone gets sick 😷”

“I was given a mini key lime pound cake today as small gift from a coworker. Words cannot describe how WONDERFUL it was!!! This was my first one but I WILL be by this weekend to pick up an assortment! THEY ARE SO GOOD!!!!!”

“Great food and awesome service I highly recommend it”

“I had a cold brew with my sandwich. Then had to go back for the lemon pound cake. Super good. Everything is made fresh. Service was excellent (a little wait but worth it). I definitely recommend. I'll be a regular!”

“instantly hit with mouth watering smells of fresh baked breads and pastries etc. authentic French treats”

“Amazing Food. A bit warm inside but atmosphere excellent”

“This is my new coffee supplier! Great coffee and amazing people!! MR. Chris and the whole staff are amazing! Highly recommend!”

“Good smoothie and was made relatively quickly. First time coming here and definitely will be back.”

“Best pizza in the 757👍😎”

“We drive from Chesapeake once a week just to get Salmich’s. Best burgers around!!!!”

“Great food, great service”

“Best biscuits I had in my few days in town on a port stop. Large, right texture, good flavor (though could use more salt). The honey butter was an excellent addition too. The other places in town, they were so flat, like an English muffin. Coffee here was also good.”

“My daughters name is Willow B. and she was treated like a Queen; given a free T shirt, free pool, all the games and coloring books her heart desired. The food was spectacular and the hostess was 10/10”

“Great time . Big place where you can sit and talk while eating. Great tasting food and attentive servers and staff”

“Great food every time. I have been to the Norfolk location and the Virginia Beach location and they are both top notch. Everything I have tried is excellent. Last time we got the Smoke Stack Sammich, which includes brisket, pulled pork and their smoked sausage. It is so tasty and you get a bit of everything. The pork belly is great. The pork rinds are the best you can get. The wings with the dry rub are killer. We got the Tommy Boy, a sometimes Friday special, the best pastrami sandwich at the Beach. I haven't tried anything I didn't love yet. The staff is always on the move and is always very friendly. Already planning our next visit.”

“Hangry”s is so so good Alyssa is the best server if I could rate it one out of 10 I would rate it a 10 I love it here. The food is all homemade and absolutely outstanding. There’s nothing that isn’t good! 🥇”

“good food. good service .”

“If you want to feel like your in a home environment with amazing food and amazing staff. I highly recommend”

“The Cure in Newport News is such a comfortable environment and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. The Crème Brûlée macchiato was absolutely perfect as well as their “The Hangover Cure” breakfast sandwich. I will definitely be coming here again!”

“Amazing Food and Restaurant environment. I am glad we chose this place over Chick Fil A. Restaurant is family oriented and family ran, owner gave us freebies for a disruption in the store. Personally apologized to us.”

“This place is awesome!! Friendly amazing staff! It’s my go to spot when working to get a coffee and snack during my shift out!”

“Delicious! It was a rainy day and we placed a pick up order. Fast friendly service and delicious food. We may dine in next time as they have a cute atmosphere.”

“Fave coffee in the area!!!”

“First time here. Our breakfasts were amazing! Food was served hot and was delicious. Great coffee. Staff were welcoming and personable. We will be back the next time we are in the area!”

“Came from across the country and was looking for some good pizza. The staff there were very friendly and the food was very delicious, especially for the price. I would recommend this place to anyone who asked.”

“We came here as a group of 6 on a Tuesday evening, and we were seated at their smallest table. When we asked to be moved to a larger (there were 3 open larger tables) we were told that the "wait" was too long. All 3 tables sat empty the entire time we ate. 3 of the 6 people in our party ordered the blackened sword fish at $34/plate. The orders came as grilled and they were severely over cooked. When we mentioned that the orders were wrong, we were told that they could take that fish back add blackened seasoning and re cook the same (already overcooked) fish. We asked to speak to the manager, whose immediate solution was to take off the automatic gratuity and just not tip our server. We never got an apology for the food being wrong, and the manager was completely rude the entire time. The manager's final solution was to take $4 off of a $80 bill. We will not be back.”

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“When I visited Chicago as a child, I remember trying Chicago style pizza there several times with the family. It was . . . different. You see, I'm from St. Louis just four hours away and was tied to thin crust, like cracker thin--which I still very much love. But that Chicago pizza had such a weird texture and what not. Flashforward to today and 1,400 miles to the east, I moved to Norfolk for a job almost twenty years ago, and um. I don't know if my taste buds changed, or if this place just knows how to do it the way it should be, but that place in Chicago has nothing on this. I scoffed at first at the price, that is until I tried it at the urging of a co-worker and each slice is like a whole meal. The texture, the taste, the crust. Perfection. I never though I was a deep dish fan of any kind until Del Vecchios showed me how it is supposed to be done. Add to that the comradery of the staff and the personal nature of the wait-staff. Del Vecchios is among the best pizza I've had, bar none. They are proof of the advantages of venturing outside the safe mediocre comfort of chains and trying the smaller mom and pop tried and true places because now that I've had it, I don't want Chicago style pizza from anyone else, even in Chicago.”

“Totally awesome atmosphere and service. Food was great too!”

“Went 2 - 3 times last year. Good food and good service. I'd love to get their salsa receipe though. I enjoyed it a lot better than most.”

“The Spicy Fiesta Burrito is ridiculously good and it is truly quite spicy. I always get a side of both the green and red salsas and they are also perfect. This place is almost always busy and the indoors only seats maybe 10 people or so, so I always order mine carry out. Only complaint is that they will not make ANY modifications like adding cilantro, but Highly recommend!”

“I had the Chiflet burger and it was absolutely amazing , great friendly service definitely gonna have to go back.”

“I love the atmosphere at Coasters coffee . I always enjoy my time there and appreciate the baristas recommendations as well.”

“Awesomeness All around...Food, Drinks, Specials and Bills ❤❤🍻🏈🇺🇸💪”

“Best coffee in downtown Norfolk!”

“"Sandfiddler Cafe is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance is cozy, perfect for a casual meal or catching up with friends. The menu boasts a variety of delicious options, from classic breakfast fare to creative lunch specials. Each dish is prepared with care and bursting with flavor. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure your experience is nothing short of fantastic. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Sandfiddler Cafe is a must-visit destination. Five stars all the way!"”

“Thanks for the best coffee drink I’ve had in a really long time! See you soon.🙂”

“construction dancing cotton abajo”

“Best gyro in the 757 hands down. Their home made tzatziki sauce and thick rotisserie cooked meat then put on the grill .. New York style. I just have to give credit to my guys up there, if you’re looking for the right gyro.”

“Decent Mexican food, but the last time we were there the beans were not good. They were the consistency of baby food. Prior to this we have never had any complaints. Always excellent service, super fast! Too bad their patio wasn't built out back instead of on busy, ugly Little Creek Rd. A good go-to, neighborhood place.”

“OMG...absolutely awesome Manny's cheeseburger combo. The meat was tender and perfectly cooked. The burger looked like a Burger King (they can't even get theirs to look like that) advertisement and tasted better. The french fries were fresh and hot. Great meal.”

“Be a J Juice Bar is a phenomenal smoothie and health juice restaurant with delicious healthy smoothies and drinks designed with health at the peak of importance. Exceptional friendly staff (military owned restaurant). Highly recommended also are the Jamaican patties! The detox absolutely works lost 5 lbs in 3 days and felt a lot healthier after completing the detox. Highly recommend this restaurant. Loved this restaurant! Will definitely be a return customer.”

“The Hampton Roads Yacht Club recently ordered several meat subs from Sirens Subs for our Happy Hour event, and they were a huge hit with our members!

The subs were fresh, generously filled, and absolutely delicious. Many of our members commented on the quality of the ingredients and how flavorful everything tasted. The sandwiches were beautifully prepared, ready on time, and made serving a large group easy and enjoyable.

We appreciate the excellent food and service and look forward to ordering from them again for future club events. Highly recommend for anyone looking to feed a crowd with great-tasting sandwiches!

Hampton Roads Yacht Club!”

“Such an incredible experience! Popped in unexpectedly and we have found a new spot. The space is gorgeous and so open. I had the lavender coffee which was just mind blowing and hubby had the vanilla cold foam. We will definitely be returning!!!!”

“I came from northern Virginia 3 hours away to visit Norfolk and we stopped by penguins in my opinion the mango flavor with mango pieces was the best combination out of everything.I recommend this place to everyone in Norfolk either live or visit penguins and they are way better than the slurpee at 7-11 cause they don’t have the natural fruit like penguins does.”

“Kitchenfinity is easily one of the best spots around. Their menu is an awesome mix of comfort food and innovative Filipino fusion”

“There is no Jamaican restaurant in Hampton Roads that can top MP's Norfolk!! As a person who is a pescetarian it's of grate pleasure to see more delicious choices to meet my dietary needs. I never had a bad meal, and I always purchase for me and my family for the pass 20 + years. Merry Christmas to the MP's Family”

“They have the best Chinese food ever they are cheap nice and yummmy”

“They go above and beyond: I joined my book club ladies for dinner last night at Press 626. I have some mobility issues and was advised to take the back steps upon arriving. I was well assisted up the stairs and taken to our table. The servers could not have been more pleasant. When it was time to leave one of the female employees assisted me down the front steps and to my waiting car. They made me feel very comfortable and welcoming. Thank you so much.”

“Omg the food is delicious! Wouldn’t have ever tried it. Do too it being a not so great neighborhood! I order chicken wings and shrimp fried rice! So fresh and delicious. I will eat here when I want Chinese!”

“I popped in for lunch today. Never been to Katana before. It was utterly perfect and delicious!!!! They had everything I wanted. It was fresh and professional. They know what they're doing. The prices were reasonable. I will definitely become a regular.”

“Without question the best Italian food in the Tidewater area. A little pricey maybe but well worth it. I have tried almost everything on the menu at one time or another. All great!!!!”

“I really don’t understand the negative reviews. We eat here a lot when at the mall and the food is delicious. Fresh and very tasty. I will look for them when they have to move when the mall closes.”

“only have had delivery service, but all orders have been delicious.”

“Do you want the best pizza in Hampton Roads ? The next time you are in Norfolk going to a show or just looking for a great place to eat, don’t look anywhere else stop by Chichos Backstage you will not be disappointed!”

“This is by far the best restuarant in Norfolk. Chef Ticha is a magician with food. The prawns were the best I have ever had in the USA. All the Food prepared and presented beautifully. I come here without exception when I’m in Norfolk. The bartenders are fabulous as well and create some fabulous cocktails.”

“The setting is gorgeous, but the interior could use a designer for a more coastal environment. The crab cakes are the best in the area, but they need better healthy sides. I also had the best soft shell crab in the area there a few months ago. Hire a chef versus a cook. More healthy versions of seafood are needed versus mostly fried and salted. As an excellent cook, I could turn this place into a hot neighborhood spot that people could walk to/from. Many times the price does not meet the quality of food unless I order the crab cakes. I have seen waiters bring out broccoli with worms moving around and florets that have overstayed their time in the kitchen.”

“My wife and I have consistently enjoyed Swell for several years. Service and food are exceptional! However, I'm posting this review because of something that occurred this evening. Two days ago, I received an email informing me of a new addition to their menu ...... she crab soup. My wife and I were thrilled and decided to check it out this evening. We arrived, order wine and a beer, and were informed that the she crab soup ran out yesterday. I'm hoping that, in the future, if the owner is going to advertise a new menu item, that item should be on the menu. If it is not available, the owner should consider sending an email to his VIP members.”

“We have never been disappointed at the High cup. No matter what we get - coffee, tea, food - it’s always wonderful. And Joseph is the best!! Highly recommend.”

“I have ordered from Cj twice. I love the braised collard greens and the Virgin Mimosa top with raspberries! It is so delicious!! It is nice to have a private chef to come to your house and cook for you, without the wait time and annoying long stand in the line . I had an gourment meal at home in a nice quiet place, without the all the holiday nose and chaos.”

“I visited The General Public restaurant for the first time in September 2025, and I visited several times thereafter! The food is scrumptiously delicious and well prepared. And they offer great weekly lunch specials. Go, see, taste and enjoy for yourself!!”

“The atmosphere and staff was very nice. It was our first time and we enjoyed our food! I definitely would recommend this restaurant to others.”

“Go at lunch. Sit in the cafe or wherever Aaliyah is serving. She is a delight! Don’t be fooled, she look young but she is a seasoned server.

I got soup, salad and breadsticks. The soup was warm when I received it so I declined when she offered me another bowl. I told her “the soup tastes good but the temp is warm”. I was still enjoying my salad when a fresh pot was finished and she took it upon herself to bring me a bowl since it was fresh.

She kept our glasses full. Consistently checked (not aggy though) to anticipate our needs - extra napkins, more breadsticks, etc. We were never looking for her. Well done! I’d come back to this location just to sit in her section.”

“Love that chicken from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chicken restaurant!!!”

“Tony, the Cowboy fan from Baltimore, went out of his way to get my order to me. My elderly mother woke up this morning and asked for pancakes. Not being able to get to Ihop, I ordered through DD. Received my order and everything except the pancakes were in there. I called the store, spoke to Tony, and he brought my mother's pancakes to me personally. I really appreciate what he did. During this difficult time in our family life, small acts like that go a long way.

- Derek B.”

“Karima, the hostess, was very sweet, beautiful, and had amazing energy the entire time! She was very, very friendly as well! The food was really good and my server treated me and my husband very well the whole time! Definitely worth coming here! I would rate this 10 out of 5 stars but unfortunately I cannot!”

“I had the Chiflet burger and it was absolutely amazing , great friendly service definitely gonna have to go back.”

“Amazing Food and Restaurant environment. I am glad we chose this place over Chick Fil A. Restaurant is family oriented and family ran, owner gave us freebies for a disruption in the store. Personally apologized to us.”

“I come here at least two times a week. Best wings of all the east coast with hundreds of combinations of spices. I prefer stupid hot. Hands down Riley the bartender does a phenomenal job taking care of me. 10 out of 10 been coming here for years and many more to come.”

“Awesomeness All around...Food, Drinks, Specials and Bills ❤❤🍻🏈🇺🇸💪”

“I know people don’t want to work. Lot of times only one waitress. Then she has attitude! Very unprofessional! In this line of work need to be friendly.”

“Great people, food, atmosphere and affordable. I love the blueberry coffee by the way ❤️”

“Go Ninerssssssssssssssssssss”

“The BBQ sandwich was very good. They did notofffer Brunswick stew but will in the Fall. I loved it. I cant wait to go back !!”

“Everything is great till you want to leave, then it's a difficult time getting out of the parking lot. Traffic from the outlets & traffic from chic fil a itself is a pain to deal with.”

“Gluten free bread is delicious - had a breakfast sandwich - I want a deli sandwich for lunch!!”

“The only place to go to for shawarmas. You won't find a better place.”

“Such a fun place! If you want a true Italian experience where the owners and operators are the ones actively engaged, go see them! Before we left, we got hugs from the chef and lots of laughs!”

“This location is fast, clean, and the workers are super polite. Been here a bunch of times and for the price it’s especially great! I hope the prices don’t go up too much like everything else has recently!”

“The ham cheese and dijon mustard bagel is delicious. And if you get a latte, try the banana bread while it’s in season! - taste just like a piece of banana bread. 10/10 highly recommend”

“I visited Playa Bowls while I was in town on Friday, September 4, and I was definitely not disappointed! The bowl I ordered was phenomenal, fresh, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.

My children attend Old Dominion University, and I really wish Playa Bowls were included as a meal exchange option. Having a healthy, refreshing choice like this available to students would be wonderful.

I also want to recognize the amazing staff working that morning. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Shatori stood out, she was incredibly patient with my son and took the time to answer all of his questions about the different bases and options. Ariana was working behind the register and was equally wonderful. She greeted us warmly, was kind and friendly, and made us feel very welcome.

There was also a third young lady working that morning whose name I unfortunately didn’t catch, but she was just as kind and helpful and always had a big smile on her face.

I hope the owner and management know what a great group of employees they have. Excellent food and excellent customer service made this a great experience. Keep up the wonderful work! I will definitely be back the next time I’m in town.”

“It's kind of a sliver of a restaurant, but worth the trip. The cook was especially cool, and accommodating and served delicious food. I had the catfish, and I believe that my wife had flounder, with mac and cheese and greens. Of course, my daughter had chicken tenders. Come to find out, the cook is a Jersey homeboy. Shouts to Fuego from Paterson aka Shamel from Staten Island! 😂😂😂 Definitely worth the trip, and would go back whenever in town again.”

“The quality of the food and services are exceptional. A clean, well laid out & relaxed environment. Each bite of the meal was quality, rich & authentic. In fact, simply organic ☺.”

“We googled someplace to get a snack while we where on the Norfolk side and we chose well stopping here. Creative flavors you won't find anywhere else. it is delicious as well. We will stop again on our next trip. My partner also wants to try their pizza as well next time. He is instrested in the Mac and Cheese pizza.”

“The atmosphere and people are so welcoming and the coffee is perfect! The food is delicious as well. Super cool place I will support any day of the week”

“Food was good. Kid friendly. This would be a great place for a causal lunch with co workers. The cashier was on his phone a lot, other than that service was good!”

“The Food is MOUTH watering delicious..I come every other week from Hampton.I recommend to anyone who loves good West African and good Jamaican Food.Tell a friend and bring a friend”

“One of the best burgers i have had and the smashers sauce is in point... can wait to get back down there need one close to me!”

“todo es excelente fuí hace una semana por primera vez y ahora voy seguido. lo recomiendo al cien todo está delicioso. y la atención es excelente ya que las personas que atienden son muy amables”

“I tried Wasserhund for the first time in Sunday. I have to be gluten free and they offer GF options. I wanted to try something new. Tara was my bartender. She was great and knowledgeable about the gluten free options. I LOVE pizza and struggle to find good GF pizza. Tara recommended a pizza she gets(kind of a build your own) I tried it and it was del.delicious. I could tell you, but you could also go check out Tara and the brewery for yourself. You won't be disappointed. I enjoyed a cider and a glass of wine. I will definitely be back. I THINK they have different events throughout the week. Check them out!”

“Man I’m not sure who works here but this is the only authentic spot I can go to for Burria tacos and they aren’t dry it’s soooo good cool little hole in the wall spot I’d definitely come back again and again and again!”