On Saturday April 11th, my friends and family (9 total) came into park lane around 8-8:30ish pm…read moreafter a dance competition at the Hampton convention center. We were served by Kylie (Kyleigh?) on the patio and she was fantastic. I was a server/bartender in Hampton roads for close to 10 years and she provided my family and I with the best service I have received in a restaurant in a long while. Please give her all the kudos and praise for being a talented server and all around awesome person. Thanks Kylie you capped off a great Saturday. Food and drinks were amazing as well.

Over the weekend, Sophia and I dined here to continue celebrating my birthday for the month. Park…read moreLane Tavern has been one spot that we've been to over and over. Whether it's with friends or just the two of us, we've never been disappointed. Let's see how this visit went. We were immediately seated once we walked inside. It wasn't completely packed for a Saturday afternoon but staff was really busy with customers. The vibe was one that made us comfortable for the most part. After a few minutes of looking over the menu, we were ready to order. My selection was the Tavern Monte Cristo which consisted of chargrilled chicken and ham as the protein with Gouda cheese and cider aioli fried in a tempura batter with tavern fries. The meal was served hot and ready and tasted great. And having the cranberry coulis as a dipping sauce really added some taste. My only gripe with the sandwich was the amount of protein. I'm not sure if I ate most of it when we dined in, but when I ate the rest for dinner, it was more breading than anything else. Still good but they could've included more. Nonetheless, I was full. Good stuff as always from Park Lane Tavern :)

I come here to get my fried chicken and corn fritter fix ! The staff is always super nice and…read moreefficient. The restaurant is a little small but they deliver BIG flavor! The food is absolutely delicious - it tastes like it came straight out of your grandmama's kitchen. I'm from the south where we like to eat & this is one of my steeple places to eat comfort food! Always a pleasure, and always taken care of!!! (Heads up on the man who hangs around the front.. he stays asking for a big chick combo with fries and cherry soda) lol he gets me every time & I always buy for him. I'd rather give food than money he's harmless but don't be offended if he walks up and asks. He's just hungry, feed him. Xo

Always great food and great service. You Can never go wrong with a big Chic ...... DELICIOUSread more

Got togo here I was a little indifferent at first it's located in a neighborhood and looked out of…read moreplace for a restaurant it had good reviews so I hesitantly opened the door the place was clean smells nice and you could tell this was a small family owned restaurant with an emphasis on culture and care. The art and decoration is very unique and cultural. I ordered the salmon with veggie rice unfortunately they didn't have steamed broccoli just fried broccoli, but non the less the food was delicious, and I'm glad I supported a local family owned business so win win!!

3/14/26 Saved up for…read morea little self care and went to this little local place around the corner from me, to break my fast with. I do wish they had a little better menu selection, for being advertised and recommended to me as African, this was the only dish that was close to. i was hoping for some Doro Wat, or Moambe Chicken, Injera, Braai, Pap en Vleis, Bobotie , Chapati/Mandazi, Nyama Choma, or even some Kitfo. they had none of these things, so I ended up wanting the Ox-Tail Pasta, aka Rasta Pasta. Its only available on certain days. so I actually had to come back for this, and I did. It Was tasty 4 large pieces and 3 tail end tip pieces. It was Large enough that I can probably get 3 meals from this at my portions. Price was little more than wanted but would come back again, just not regularly. I rank my decisions to eat somewhere again as: 1 star - if someone else buys it I won't eat it, I would rather go hungry. 2 star - if I'm hungry, no other options are open and someone buys it - I would consider eating it 3 star - I'm ok with eating it as long as someone else pays 4 star - I will eat again and pay for it and be a semi-regular customer 5 star - I will travel for good food and pay good money and be back on a regular basis and maybe even pay for yours just so we can go

Finally made it here to try! Catherine started us off right. Great personality, knowledgeable and…read moreall around great. For a starter we had the Pocahontas oysters. They were clean, crispy and delicious. My wife said the Maui tacos were the best in the area! I had the she crab salmon and it was decadent and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Overall great experience and we will be back.

I've been going to Harpoon Larry's for well over a decade, and for many years it was one of my…read morefavorite spots in Newport News. I even used to go to the one in Hampton Va. Unfortunately, over time the experience has slowly declined. Food quality: The seafood just isn't prepared with the same care it once was. Flavors feel less fresh, and the overall execution has slipped. Service: Staff used to be attentive and welcoming, but now service feels inconsistent and less polished. Presentation: Even the way dishes are plated has gone downhill, which takes away from the enjoyment of the meal. Highlights: Oyster nights are still fun, and I do enjoy trying new varieties when they're available. That tradition keeps me coming back occasionally. Consistency & value: As someone who has lived in Newport News for over 20 years and been a regular here, I look for consistency and good value. Sadly, Harpoon Larry's no longer delivers on those fronts. Overall, while Harpoon Larry's still has its moments, especially on oyster nights, it's hard to recommend it as a regular go-to spot anymore.

Food was pretty good! Pretty crispy and fried. I don't know how I feel about the basket though. I…read morehad the skrimp basket. This was the lunch portion. Maybe it was just the way it was presented? You pour your own fountain drink. It's a little loud in there so it's good for kids. Does have the kids menu! The person I went with, got the skrimp plate. I think it look better than what I got! Wish it had a little more seasoning but that's what hot sauce is for! It looks like they do a lot of takeout. The place look clean, bathroom was good! Lots of parking

Seems like a family owned black business and their customer service is TOP TIER!!!! Food was hot…read moreand delicious and the sweet tea OMG I literally couldn't stop drinking it soooooo good

Cool spot with outdoor upper deck seating. I don't know how people who can't climb stairs get up…read morehere, so be prepared if that's you or someone you love. My only thing was the top part of the deck should all be high tops, so you can actually see over the railing. It was difficult to see the beautiful water and tunnel construction on the upper deck with the low tables. I got the salad, and it was nice portion. I look forward to returning and sitting right on the edge near the water.

The Deadrise is my go to in Hampton for a quick bite of authentic seafood. They have lots of…read moreoptions, great service, and a beautiful view. This past weekend, I visited, and it happened to be Restaurant Week. My go-to meal is their crab cake sandwich and fries, but I ventured out and tried their special: New England Clam Chowder and Seafood Mac and Cheese. The chowder was okay. The clams were a little chewy and it lacked flavor; needed a few more dashes of salt at the least. The seafood Mac and Cheese had potential. The crab meat on top looked enticing. The noodles were cooked to perfection. But the flavor was also lacking. It was not cheesy enough to call a Mac and cheese and again needed more salt and/or other seasonings. There also wasn't much seafood to boast about. Maybe a scallop or 2, a very small quantity of shrimp....the crab meat and roll were the highlight. 3 STARS (for this visit). The service was GREAT! Attentive, fast, and friendly. But I was disappointed with this dish. I'll be back. I'll get my crab cake!

I can definitely see why this place has the hype it does. At first we came in and it seemed kind of…read moreeh and there was no one in the restaurant but then our server came over and blew us away. Her name was Jen and she was amazing!!! I would totally go back to be served by her. The food was amazing I got 6 "laughing king" oysters and oyster chowder. My husband got the oyster po boy which he would rate an 8/10 (there was a lot of bread but still great) but the shoe string fries were easily a 10/10. I will definitely be back for this downtown corner cute wharf-like vibe!

My daughter picked this location when we were on a road trip for the day. She had a taste for…read moreoysters and we were looking for some local seafood by the water. While this restaurant isn't on the water, it's definitely close (2 miles) to a beautiful beach. The ambiance of this place has a great vibe. The interior decor has a great bar setting where you can sit up and watch TV and order some ice cold oysters. Or you could grab a table inside or outside and visit with family. We opted for the outdoors as we had a quick glimpse of sun on this rare April day, and got to sit under the umbrella patio. Our waitress was super accommodating and brought us our four oysters and tuna salad with shoestring french fries very quickly. My daughter ordered the fried fish sandwich that had melty cheese and some tartar sauce on it. It was a solid sandwich, nothing to write home about, but definitely gave us a beach ocean feel vibe. Four oyster sampler went from sweet to salty and didn't disappoint! They were fresh. They were cold and they had a great minionette and spicy horseradish to accompany.

The Vanguard is always a mixed bag…read more Ordering a drink on a busy night is the worst. They need a dedicated order line. No idea why they don't have one. It's just a horrible experience as is. They need to go to Precarious and see how they do it. Their food is generally good to great. They have a $5 before 5 app and drink special menu that is a really good deal. Nice spot for adults to have some drinks. Just be patient as service is generally slow. Now onto my recent experience.... I suggested it to some friends who wanted to grab some beers on MLK day which was a Monday. There were 4 of us guys and 7 kids. It's a lot. I get it. They weren't overly busy. Maybe a quarter full. I tried to keep the kids away from other tables by giving them boundaries. They were not happy with us. They didn't like the kids being outside in their patio (freezing, no one out there) etc. The one server was getting destroyed. She had just like 6 tables, but a 16 top. I felt badly for her. Our drinks correspondingly took about 20-30 minutes each time we tried to order. She was nice when she could get to us. At one point a person who said they were a manager, I think she said her name was Hannah, came over and said the kids couldn't be going around (again, I had boundaries not by any other patrons etc. from what I could see they were honoring them, but who knows), anyway she asked if we could keep them by us, which is fine. I then asked her if I could put in a beer and app order as I had been waiting for our server with an empty beer for at least 20 minutes. Instead of taking the order and ringing it in, she said she'd send the server over and disappeared never to be seen again. 5 minutes Iater the server was able to get free from her big table and get our beer orders and food in. Several items were forgot, but at this point we were kind of over it. Just not really your typical relaxed brewery vibe. Felt like they wanted it to be more of a sit down restaurant. That big long story to say it's not a spot for kids. Overall food and drinks are solid. Beer is solidly middle of the pack for Peninsula. Management needs some work.

Hadn't been here for a while and we decided to stop on our way home…read more We didn't order any food items because we had just finished eating but they have some interesting items on their menu which I hope to try next time. We were greeted immediately as we entered. You have to wait to be seated but there was no wait. Our server was so nice and friendly. She took our drinks order and answered all our questions. This place should be on all locals list to check out. The vibe is very chill. We have stopped by when it's been busy and they've had live music and also when it's been on the quiet side like today. Every time the service has been superb and the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcomed. I only wish they were a little closer to home since they are located in Hampton but don't let that stop you. It's not a bad ride.

Solid spot for fried seafood. Make sure you leave the lid open to vent the steam out if you taking…read moreit to go, they bag your food up fresh and it is cooked to order. My most recent visit I got the HUGE chicken sandwich that I believe alot of people sleep on. Try it next time!

Usually not on the other side of the water but the mini me and I went to a car show and needed some…read morefood before hitting traffic. Had this place on my radar and was right up the street from the show. Decent sized place and decided to dine in to give time for the traffic to die down (didn't work). You can order from a kiosk or at the register. I opted for the kiosk to not hold up the line trying to figure out what I wanted. The staff were still helpful and attentive. My eyes were definitely wide because I wanted to try everything. I opted for the big cat samwich, shrimp basket for mini me since he eat like a grow person, a side order of oysters, fried clams, and a crab cake. Took about 20 mins but didn't mind. Liked all the TV's with different things to watch. Created a chill atmosphere. Once the food came out, I was ready to go in. The big cat samwich was massive. Loaded with catfish, lettuce, and tomato. The bun was incredibly soft but didn't break from everything. The fish was seasoned nice and had a good crunch. Some hot sauce and tartar sauce made everything complete. Highly recommend. Had some shrimp off my son plate and they were big, lightly battered and seasoned well. I was hesitant to order the crab cake because it was fried and really didn't look appetizing from the picture. Didn't get that lump crab cake like I'm used too. Not something I would probably order again but if fried crab cakes are your thing, give it a shot. The oysters were good and would have been great in a poboy. The clams were fried well but not my favorite. Overall, this is a place I would definitely get my seafood fix if I lived across the water. If you are in the area, make it a point to stop by!!

The sign about the Philly cheese steak egg roll drew me in. I ordered it and met the owner Susie…read more Nice lady direct from Philly. She told me I would love the egg roll and would be back. She was right. It was amazing. Can't wait to patronize and get a real cheese steak.

Food was amazing so flavorful, the service was great the owner is definitely welcoming which is a…read moremajor plus. And they have a pool table and music