I truly wanted to like it here, but I did not have a pleasant experience with the staff or prices.My partner and I asked for a water and a mixed drink. Waitress said that she couldn’t get the drink for us. Had to wait 15 minutes to receive the “mixed drink.”I wanted a vodka and coke, and I was presented with a Pepsi and a shot. Had to pay $8 to make my own “mixed drink”Also where in the world are soft drinks almost $5???Food was mediocre at best when we ate. Took a long time to come out. Very small menu for a place that claims to be a “restaurant.”I tried to discuss the problem with the drinks with our waitress, but she avoided us like the plague. I guess she knew we were upset. I was astounded by our tab. $8 for a soft drink and ONE SHOT?! Food prices were ok and pretty fair.Karaoke was kind of ridiculous. You have to buy something if you want to sing- what if you just want water? But people seemed to be enjoying it. The system was great.One MAJOR THING: The staff seemed to be singing more-so than they were working.I wanted to become regulars here, but with the outstanding drink prices and poor service I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kellie Jordan
came to enjoy my birthday on a saturday that states they are open and no one here very disappointed
Francine L.
Went for the first time with my out of town friend. We performed a couple of songs! Had an awesome time! Plan to go back real soon!!
Heidi Yannetti
Staff was fantastic . Great happy hour
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Frank Mathwig
3.5 stars.Super fun place, but there’s definitely room for improvement.All of the employees that I’ve interacted with are superb, and really seem to enjoy working there. In particular, Edgar, Shawn, and Becca come to mind.The food is not amazing, but it’s decent and it’s not expensive. The beer selection is passable, but they don’t really have any hard liquor. Because of this most of their cocktail offerings come in a can, which is just not for everybody.The sound system there is good, and the library of songs to choose from is excellent.The restrooms are cramped and pretty nasty—well, the MEN’S restroom, anyway. (Nasty for a Restaurant, mind you; pretty much Average as far as BAR restrooms go.)If you’ve ever thought about getting into karaoke, Wanna B’s is a terrific place to start. They just need to start offering hard liquor and real cocktails. Larger, cleaner restrooms would be nice, too. Then I would gladly raise my rating to 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Foodie R.
It was a fun place to be at. The DJ was amazing and he has a great voice. The crowd was great. They pretty much have any song you want. Staff is friendly and hype you up. I have not tried the food therefore I can't say much on that. Definitely will be back my sister and I had so much fun.
Barbara King
First time trying to go to this place. Got there at 7:00 pm. Brought some of my friends, as i read on the door this thursday that this place opens at 7pm. We were there at 7 and they never opened this place. No one in the building. A huge dissapointment for sure. What the heck happened?? Maybe the owner should get the hours listed, off of your door if you arent planning on opening at all. This is ridiculous. Guess i won't be back. Where is the management in this place?? Smh.
Michael B.
Had the best time!
Ken Halliwell
Most fun I've had in a while.Super fun vibe.DJ was friendly and cool.The bartender was friendly and cool.Crowd was a diverse mix, but everybody was supportive and friendly.Sound was at a perfect level where you could hear well, but your ears didn't hurt.Will make it a point to return the next time I'm in town.
Jason Lee Dimaoala
I used to go here many years ago when I was stationed in Norfolk. It has changed ownership, but this place holds a lot of memories for me. Karaoke is still the order of business here and that's what counts.
Everytime I want to come here they got issues. Neither computer or closed because no one knows how to run a business!!!!
Susan Shortridge
It's nice for a karaoke bar. However, there was only one waitress, one bartender so very slow service.
Kris Roley
I've been going to WannaB's for years, They're under new management now since the pandemic, but they're still very much a great place to go. Wait staff is very attentive, food is pretty much the same as it was before. The only real difference I could tell is that my wife couldn't order the mixed drink she used to get here, but they still have beer on tap and a limited amount of other drinks.
Travis Avant
LOVE this place. Just great fun and the food is AMAZING!! All the staff is extremely nice and polite. Feels like a family every time we go. Only reason that I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I feel the smoking of cigarettes should be outside and e-cigarettes or vapes can be inside. The cigarette smoke hurts the lungs for singing.
Anthony Smith
Bartenders were fine, kj was fine, but the prices is absolute robbery, won't come back, used to pay 3.50 a beer, now it's over 5.50... more expensive than the oceanfront
I truly wanted to like it here, but I did not have a pleasant experience with the staff or prices.My partner and I asked for a water and a mixed drink. Waitress said that she couldn’t get the drink for us. Had to wait 15 minutes to receive the “mixed drink.”I wanted a vodka and coke, and I was presented with a Pepsi and a shot. Had to pay $8 to make my own “mixed drink”Also where in the world are soft drinks almost $5???Food was mediocre at best when we ate. Took a long time to come out. Very small menu for a place that claims to be a “restaurant.”I tried to discuss the problem with the drinks with our waitress, but she avoided us like the plague. I guess she knew we were upset. I was astounded by our tab. $8 for a soft drink and ONE SHOT?! Food prices were ok and pretty fair.Karaoke was kind of ridiculous. You have to buy something if you want to sing- what if you just want water? But people seemed to be enjoying it. The system was great.One MAJOR THING: The staff seemed to be singing more-so than they were working.I wanted to become regulars here, but with the outstanding drink prices and poor service I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
came to enjoy my birthday on a saturday that states they are open and no one here very disappointed
Went for the first time with my out of town friend. We performed a couple of songs! Had an awesome time! Plan to go back real soon!!
Staff was fantastic . Great happy hour
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
3.5 stars.Super fun place, but there’s definitely room for improvement.All of the employees that I’ve interacted with are superb, and really seem to enjoy working there. In particular, Edgar, Shawn, and Becca come to mind.The food is not amazing, but it’s decent and it’s not expensive. The beer selection is passable, but they don’t really have any hard liquor. Because of this most of their cocktail offerings come in a can, which is just not for everybody.The sound system there is good, and the library of songs to choose from is excellent.The restrooms are cramped and pretty nasty—well, the MEN’S restroom, anyway. (Nasty for a Restaurant, mind you; pretty much Average as far as BAR restrooms go.)If you’ve ever thought about getting into karaoke, Wanna B’s is a terrific place to start. They just need to start offering hard liquor and real cocktails. Larger, cleaner restrooms would be nice, too. Then I would gladly raise my rating to 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
It was a fun place to be at. The DJ was amazing and he has a great voice. The crowd was great. They pretty much have any song you want. Staff is friendly and hype you up. I have not tried the food therefore I can't say much on that. Definitely will be back my sister and I had so much fun.
First time trying to go to this place. Got there at 7:00 pm. Brought some of my friends, as i read on the door this thursday that this place opens at 7pm. We were there at 7 and they never opened this place. No one in the building. A huge dissapointment for sure. What the heck happened?? Maybe the owner should get the hours listed, off of your door if you arent planning on opening at all. This is ridiculous. Guess i won't be back. Where is the management in this place?? Smh.
Had the best time!
Most fun I've had in a while.Super fun vibe.DJ was friendly and cool.The bartender was friendly and cool.Crowd was a diverse mix, but everybody was supportive and friendly.Sound was at a perfect level where you could hear well, but your ears didn't hurt.Will make it a point to return the next time I'm in town.
I used to go here many years ago when I was stationed in Norfolk. It has changed ownership, but this place holds a lot of memories for me. Karaoke is still the order of business here and that's what counts.
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Everytime I want to come here they got issues. Neither computer or closed because no one knows how to run a business!!!!
It's nice for a karaoke bar. However, there was only one waitress, one bartender so very slow service.
I've been going to WannaB's for years, They're under new management now since the pandemic, but they're still very much a great place to go. Wait staff is very attentive, food is pretty much the same as it was before. The only real difference I could tell is that my wife couldn't order the mixed drink she used to get here, but they still have beer on tap and a limited amount of other drinks.
LOVE this place. Just great fun and the food is AMAZING!! All the staff is extremely nice and polite. Feels like a family every time we go. Only reason that I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I feel the smoking of cigarettes should be outside and e-cigarettes or vapes can be inside. The cigarette smoke hurts the lungs for singing.
Bartenders were fine, kj was fine, but the prices is absolute robbery, won't come back, used to pay 3.50 a beer, now it's over 5.50... more expensive than the oceanfront