New American Restaurants near Portsmouth, VA

“Let me tell you! This might be my go to every time I come home to Portsmouth now!
I wanted to check out the casino and grab something to eat so we stopped in Yard House for the Poke Nachos. It happened to be happy hour and the bartender let me sample beer since I'm not a beer drinker. I really appreciated them letting me try before I buy!
We were seated in a booth and since it was Happy Hour, we ordered the poke nachos and brussel sprouts. Both were pretty good! Our waitress was getting trained, I think her name was TT. She was great! I would have never known she was new but her trainer was also amazing. Shot out to them two! I then ordered the beef bowl and my fiance ordered the wings. I really enjoyed the beef bowl but thought it was missing something so I added a light orangish sauce they had. I wish I remembered the name but it was bomb on top of the steak bowl. My fiance ordered the pepper wings and lemon pepper wings. They were both BOMB. Cooked to perfection and delicious flavor. The place was clean and had great views of the tvs every where! Happy Hour was half off appetizers until 6pm and the happy hour food was great options. You could eat a full dinner off the appetizer menu!“

“We were blown away by the food tonight! So many amazing options and every single dish was delicious!!! Perfect place for a romantic dinner with my husband. Definitely will go again! Christopher took great care of us too!“

“It feels weird to review the wheelhouse because it's such a cornerstone of the culture here. If you've been on base, someone has probably invited you to the wheelhouse - and for good reason. Inexpensive and delicious all-american fare with friendly fast service. Can't go wrong.“

“A good time Happy Our Good food Good drinks“

“Lunch menu is A-1! Wings and fries and delicious. Great location. Highly recommend ✅✅✅“

“My hubby & I were out on a date, and we decided to eat here for dinner. The food was fantastic!! I had BEEF SIRLOIN AU POIVRE 12OZ & my hubby had MAINE STUFFED LOBSTER TAIL. Our waiter Jay was absolutely amazing. He helped us end our night with some delicious CANNOLI CHEESECAKE!!! We highly recommend Admiral’s!!“

“Great food! Great prices! Great atmosphere!“

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

“Great food and awesome service I highly recommend it“

“We drive by Pittie Dog Grill every Wednesday after my daughter finishes gymnastics but have never stopped. This Wednesday, we decided we would and I am SO glad we did. The staff was super friendly and the food was amazing. I can’t wait to go back and try more!“

“David was an amazing server. Was so helpful and knowledgeable. Was able to make some really great suggestions.

Vegetarian options: Loved the veggie salad.

Dietary restrictions: Had great options for gluten free and vegetarian.“

“Great food. Interesting cocktails.“

“We did the tasting menu, the Chef and Sous Chef very personable and informed you about the dishes. My wife was pregnancy. They make sure all the dishes she could eat and and made modifications if necessary. The presentation was great along with the taste and flavors of the food. Some of the best food I've had in the Norfolk/Virginia beach area, will definitely be coming back!“

“I recently hosted a professional networking event at The Ghent and had a fantastic experience. Coordinating with the team was easy and professional from start to finish. My attendees really enjoyed the venue—it struck the perfect balance between a relaxed atmosphere and a polished setting for meaningful conversations.

Our servers, Taylor and Caroline, were wonderful. They frequently checked in to see if we needed anything, were incredibly kind, and handled everything with great etiquette and care.

I would absolutely recommend The Ghent for professional gatherings or social events, and I fully intend to continue coming back.“

“Excellent service & the food was fantastic !“

“My husband and I have been here multiple times and it never disappoints. We decided to come here tonight for our anniversary and we had Amanda as our server and she was the sweetest! Wonderful service. Perfect portion sizes. Amazing food. We have been here about 5 or 6 times and we have loved every experience. My husbands favorite dish is probably the cheap dates and I'm partial to the vegan curry empanadas. I'd also reccomended their miso glazed salmon and the bulgogi skirt steak rice bowl.

The wine selection as well is impressive. I cannot recommend this place enough. Absolutely our favorite restaurant and we will 100% be returning customers!! ?“

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. killer drinks, and great food. hats off .. 🤙“

“About last night.....Our Tams Girls Funday Events Group had a great time at BusbysChill & Grill, Chesapeake, VA Chris Watts Rotonda Renae ShaQuida Beasley Alvoria Green Shaunte Redmond And my Beautiful Wife, Rosalyn Forrest!! This was our 1st time at Busby's for KARAOKE and it was a Blast!! This Guy's have good food, good service, the atmosphere was laid-back, chill, friendly and we love the DJ!! The other Singers like Kay we're great! My Wife Rosalyn loved the super clean nice bathroom. I loved how they accommodated us quickly pushing tables together with smiles ? and such willingness to welcome us!! Love you guys...and Thanks for the performers at ??? at Busbys Chill & Grill, Chesapeake, VA We were all Nervous with singing in front of a group but we did the damn thing??????????? My Wife and I got nothing but mad love for y'all!! We will return to Busbys for ? Karaoke again soon❤️❤️❤️❤️?????????“

“Top marks all around. We go almost every week to chill and enjoy their incredible food. Chicken is always so juicy and full of flavor (nugs for the win!). All their apps, sides, and sandwiches are also outstanding. Love their drinks (great old fashioned, delivious cocktails). Highly recommend!“

“The food never ceases to amaze! The menu changes frequently, a few mainstays, but a lot of seasonal adjustments, and regardless of when I walk in and what I order, I always have a great time.“

“Very disappointed. Use to eat @ Poppys twice weekly while working at shipyard. Moved to Fla two years ago. Back for short visit craving a great Poppy dog. Ordered two hotdogs all the way. . received a little swipe of mustard 4 bits of onion and a scarse bit of chilli.“

“Always Amazing!! Best homemade bread! Had the softshells tonight incredible! Love the syds barrel cocktail whiskey! The mudpie is maddeningly scrumptilicious“

“Catered our wedding and did an incredible job. Brought the Bridal party pre-ceremony snacks to keep us full for our event! Guests loved the food!“

“Good food for everyone, vegetarian and kids.“

“Winston’s is my go to place for a great meal. No matter the time of day or the day of the week! I can’t recommend this place enough.“

“Called in my order to surprise my fiancé with breakfast for his birthday. 🎂 I mentioned this to Karen, when I picked it up she told me she put a candle in his pancake. Such a kind gesture. She even wrote Happy Birthday 🎉 on the container. So very sweet. Excellent customer service. I always encounter a great experience whether I’m dining in, calling in, or ordering online. But I most definitely wanted to shout out The lovely Caring Karen. As always I highly recommend Belaire Pancake House.“

“one of our "go to" spots for date night. the Brisket nachos are yummy and the tap selections are always good.“

“Everything was awesome. we are 100% satisfied and Bailey took great care of us. By far the best food we have had out in a while, we'll be back“

“Great place to grab a drink and hang with friends.“

“Great coffee… ☕️😋 We just stopped by on our way to the Barry Art Museum. Thank you and happy new year.“

“I got the mix liver/gizzard dinner and it’s really good. I like that they let you choose between soft and well done with the liver/gizzards. My friend got the 4pcs chicken dinner and she said the chicken was fresh and juicy. The baked beans were really good to me , they had a sweet smoky flavor.“

“We ordered a sandwich platter and chips for our in-office quarter-end catch-up day. We placed the order this morning, and it was ready for pickup at the new Hilltop location by 12:30 PM. Great service and delicious sandwiches.“

“Welcome to Nix's!!!!!!! Churchland's best breakfast place with a little Greek flair!!!! Get some lunch and breakfast at this amazing place!!!! Only open til 3:30, so get it while it's hot!!!!! 2,3 and 4 egg omelets, eggs Benedict, hot ? pancakes and waffles! What a breakfast and lunch Paradise!!!!! The lunch specials come on at 11am (porkchop?, jambalaya, spaghetti, fish, hamburger steak, turkey and dressing, soup, ect. And the iced tea comes with it!!) thank God for the cooks and servers!!!! (Angela, Lynn, Keeks, ect. and all the rest!!!!!!!) They know what they are doing!!! It's so good you can hardly find a seat!!
Had to expose my secret heavy artillery!!!!! You will leave happy in more ways than one and so will your wallet!!!! Come get some of the best eats in breakfast and lunch foods in the whole Hampton Roads/Tidewater area!

-El Blanco (hesus)“

“The great food, positive atmosphere, healthy options. You will get your money's worth.“

“Friendly Service and the food is amazing“

“Service is exquisite. Jo was our bartender and just great local knowledge and fun vibe. Food is good... Be careful about what is listed on the menu because sometimes surprises. Tuna dishes have always been reliable. I got a black and blue smash burger and the taste of the burger was soooooo good. I am on a mission for a great burger patty ... This is a good contender.“

“awesome vibe and great food“

“staff is amazing! Made a reservation for a birthday party. They made us a custom menu and drink in honor of the Birthday! food was so good, and the upscale atmosphere was second to none. We will be renting out their upstairs bar/lounge for upcoming birthday! Recommend Mike and Laura for amazing service! 6 stars out of 5.“

“TERRIBLE- WOULD NOT RECOMMEND we had a dinner party for our group tonight at 6..we had a set menu and our main course did not even arrive until almost 9:30 pm. Waiter mentioned how under staffed they were but that didn't make up for the horrible taste in food and when it did arrive how cold it was. Manager did nothing and we literally did not leave till 10. This on top of the horribly small portions we all had to share with appetizers (between a party of 14) and our actual entree sizes. Would not recommend at all.“

“I was having a good time until my check came and I was charged a extra drink . the server Amber was very rude , said she was the manager and instead of correcting her mistake and thinking on it , she was rude and dismissive. I had a $20 tip for her. but I wrote on my receipt that extra drink is your tip. Very bad server experience. some people just aren't worth the argument .“