15 Best Wine Bars near Portsmouth

“If you are looking for good food and good people this is where you wanna be. Grown and Sexy Vibe. The staff are the best!“

“Great food, great drinks, great service; have never had a bad experience at HSP. Even when the restaurant is full you can tell they do their best to make sure every guest has a great experience. They also have sweet shirts!“

“We just hosted our event here and everything about this space was perfect! The staff are absolutely fabulous and they are the best place to be!“

“Branches is a 10/10 on all fronts. Julie, the owner, is phenomenal. She’s super knowledgeable, extremely friendly, and a superb business owner! Everyone who knows her loves her! The staff is always so friendly and helpful. The food is always fantastic. They rotate a special menu for each season and it’s always such a great incentive to come in and try the new foods that will without a doubt be delicious. The vibe is so cozy, intimate, and friendly. We love everything about this place!“

“We came upon this hidden gem when visiting Chelsea Bakehouse last week. We passed by this quaint house with a lovely garden and noticed people sitting out in the garden. Out front there was a sign about wine tasting and Turkish Breakfast on sat and sun mornings…we were intrigued. So we planned to go the following Saturday. Walked in and there was a beautifully decorated “in house”dining area. Very intimate. We opted to sit in the garden since the weather was perfect. Jason who was our server (come to find out part owner as well) was so welcoming and friendly. He chatted about the menu as well as the house and gardens. It was like talking with an old friend. The first course of three came out. It’s only $25 per person and you can order extras from course 1 and 2. My whole party eats a plant based diet so we were delighted that all the dishes are vegetarian. Everything was delicious! We wanted to dig in right away and forgot to take pictures. The atmosphere was so chill, like you were having breakfast at a friend’s house. We cannot wait to go back and try dinner!“

“Gem. We had kimchi patty melt. Dumplings. Goat cheese. Everything was exquisite. I am a diner patty melt purist... I generally object to patty melts that are not the 70 year old recipe. The kimchi patty melt actually gave patty melt and PACKED with layers of flavors. (A touch sloppy) Dumplings were delicious and flavorful and goat cheese was so insta worthy but I failed to let phone eat first . We are in the hood and have eaten here multiple times... Always upscale first class. The vibe at the bar is super hip. We have never been able to sit here until tonight. We don't come here enough it is such a fab place with a great creative menu.“

“Had the chance to swing by and try this place. My mind was blown by the quality of food, the atmosphere and the friendly staff! The food was very well crafted and was perfect! The tarte to say the least was mouth watering, the trout was delectable, and the shrimp was mind blowing. Will definitely frequent here!“

“Your token neighborhood wine shop just got better! Excellent, rare finds at reasonable prices—you won’t see this quality at Total Wine. Kiera is the best: knowledgeable, fun, welcoming, and encouraging. My husband and I stop in weekly and feel so lucky to have found this place. I learn something new every time I taste, and the wine club membership is an incredible value. We love Vino Culture!“

“After a show at the Naro Theater we walked over to the No Frill Bar and Grill for a late lunch. Four in our party, we had the Famous Meatloaf platter, Teriyaki Tuna pita, French dip, and Funky Chicken sandwich. The food is truly exceptional, everyone raved about their choice. My wife said the house made mushroom soup was the best she ever had. I also had a 'martini' with gin, lemon, St. Germaine, and topped with Sauvignon Blanc. To DIE For! This will be a go-to for us from now on!“

“Had a wonderful dinner here last week. Miranda waited on us and was extremely personable and helped some of us with menu options. I had the veal parmigiana and was cooked to perfection. Miranda was very attentive to our party and made the whole dinner experience perfect. Will definitely be back and recommend anyone looking for a great Italian meal and service.“

“Went there for a late dinner last Saturday during my family’s visit to Va Beach and loved it. The owner was very friendly and showed us how the self-pour worked and how to order food. The beer selection was plentiful and it was nice that there were wine choices (including sangria) for the non-beer drinkers in our party.
My BYO Burger, my wife’s chicken sandwich, my son’s Smokehouse Burger and Buffalo Chicken Dip were great!
The atmosphere was chill and being on the roof was perfect with the great weather of Labor Day weekend.“

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

“Wonderful evening at The Green Onion! The food was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the prime rib, and it was cooked to perfection. The staff was courteous and extremely attentive. Highly recommend this great Ghent restaurant!“

“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 just visited Brothers Norfolk and let me tell you — this place is THE BOMB DOT COM! I ordered the calamari and snuck a bite of the kids’ chicken tenders, and everything was absolutely delicious. No exaggeration — it’s the best calamari I’ve ever had. If you’re anywhere near the Norfolk area (and honestly, even if you’re not), this spot is worth the drive. The interior is classy, the vibe is elevated, and the space is beautifully styled. And don’t even get me started on the live shows and event calendar — OFF. THE. CHAIN. This is just the beginning of what Brothers is bringing to the area, and I’m so here for it. Thank you for a true fine dining experience with flavor, style, and soul. Can’t wait to see what’s next for this amazing spot!“