23 Best American Restaurants near Smithfield

“Love this restaurant. Always a great atmosphere. Staff is very friendly. Service is fast.
The blackened shrimp, fried green tomatoes and mozzarella sticks are absolutely delicious. My husband likes all their beers.
We drive from Virginia Beach to eat there, about once a month or so.“

“We made plans for our anniversary to stay at the Smithfield Inn and Restaurant. The new owner was very friendly and could not do enough to made our anniversary a happy occasion. The meal was excellent and our room was very cozy with fireplace and seating area separate from the bedroom. It was very clean and quiet. Then to top it off we were given breakfast coupons for the near by Gourmet Bakery. The bakery was also excellent. We would stay there again and longer to enjoy the cute small downtown shops. Be back soon!“

“Yummy yummy food! Got the grilled chicken sandwich with pepper Jack cheese and added tomato and I can’t stop thinking about it and getting it again. Would definitely go back! And nice atmosphere.“

“Before COVID invaded our world, my wife and I routinely stayed at the Smithfield Inn for New Years Eve. The Wharf Hill Brewing Company, just down the street puts on a PIG drop countdown for New Years that is attended by several of the residents and those of us who discovered it years ago. The Wharf Hill Restaurant super good food as has the Smithfield Inn on past occasions. This year we returned for the first time since 2019 due in part to COVID and family health issues since that time. This time, as in the past we reserved seats for dinner. OMG, the food was out of this world this time. Their New Chef, Chef Gary, is fantastic. The entrees on offer were incredible to begin with, everyone eating that night were all a buzz with how good the food was, from a Rockfish Wellington, at the next table to the salmon dish at the next. We had our classic ritual prime rib that in and of itself was very good to the vegetables and roasted garlic and goat milk cheese mashed potatoes that made my mouth exploded with deliciousness, and me experiencing joy. Chef Gary has instituted a Sunday Brunch now and we'll be going soon. You should give this place a shot. You'll not be disapointed in your stay of a well kept historical inn and at the restaurant and bar downstairs. Go and enjoy yourselves.“

“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!“

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

“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!!“

“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“

“Customer service and food is excellent and on point! Owners David and Brooke are very attentive to their patrons, and they always make us feel at home! Cpt Chuck a mucks is a must for fresh sea food and live entertainment!! Bartender Mike is excellent and mixing drinks with a smile! I love going to this restaurant!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great food.😋 Great establishment overall. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“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.“

“Nice little selection of bourbon, great service and food. Will definitely be back soon“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“that ceiling fan and the flower pots positioned in the overhead was a pretty cool sight. I ordered the appetizer trio (chicken tenders, cheese bites, chips and spinach dip) and was pretty full before my meal even arrived! A party of two could order just that appetizer and one entree and be satisfied. They could’ve done better with their chicken fried steak though. It was quite soggy once my partner cut into it.

They had a number of 4 and 5 member families waiting on low-table and booth seating - but we were able to get into the high tables and bar area pretty quickly. I don’t know if they were short staffed but it took quite a while to get more tables cleaned off and available for those who’d rather have the low table/booth seating.

There was a 5 minute period where the bar area was completely void of employees and the phone lines behind the bar rang for a minute. Not sure what that was about but there should have been someone standing by for the line.“

“Our waiter was a little rude. He seemed to have an attitude. Other than that the food was good and of course being with my family! My dad’s 91st Birthday!!!“