I enjoyed Voodoo Brewing so much, I went there twice during my three day visit! It was walking…read moredistance from my hotel, so I sauntered over on my first night in town and grabbed some dinner (yes, the rumors are true, their mac 'n cheese is off the charts) and ended up staying to enjoy some lively music and a couple of glasses of their heavenly cream soda seltzer. The crowd was large and rocking to some rock 'n roll classics. The next night, I didn't want to spend lollygagging in front of the TV at the Hilton, so I popped over to Voodoo again to cheers the end of a long, Yelpy work trip with another glass of that dreammmmy cream soda. (If they only they distributed in WA state!) The crowd was a little lighter, but still lively as that night's band was playing some 80s hits. Live music + friendly service + tasty bevvies? Sign me up! I'll definitely make this a regular stop on my Virginia Beach visits!

Cool spot, cute decor, good service (but I don't like the whole scab the QR code and your food will…read morebe brought out to you- so impersonal). I rated 4 stars due to the QR code ordering, and maybe it's because I'm 98-years old and I don't like that kinda stuff. I got the nachos with buffalo chicken added (delicious!) and I had some of the pickle pizza (yummy!) with ranch. The spicy pickles were also delicious! Overall, great vibe. I will come back, if given the opportunity.

Had nothing to do for father's day as my parent's were murdered when I was a child and I'm the only…read morechild. I looked for a place that would be open on father's day. Found this place. Stopped by for a burger and a beer to drown in my solitude. Had great service. Prompt, attentive and genuine. Only downside was some pretentious guy named Jeff kept whining about the hostess and the service being "special needs" because he couldn't get his group prompt service under 15 minutes on a special holiday. If it wasn't for some derogative guy whining off the bell about how the service wasn't up to par every couple minutes I'd have enjoyed what would've been quite a depressing day for me. Other than that, burger was damn heavenly. Beer was cold and good. Service was grand. Some people just ruin it for others. Great spot, great burger, good beer and good folks. B.W.

I haven't visited 1608 Crafthouse much, which is a shame because I've always enjoyed their food and…read moreservice. The last time I set foot inside their Pleasure House Rd location was at least 10 years ago. I celebrated my birthday there as my friends were kind enough to take me out. It was a Sunday morning and I sought out a place that offered brunch. I noticed 1608 was open and decided to head over, especially since I haven't visited them in ages. When I walked in, I noticed their dining room is dimly lit - much darker than I remember. I was greeted immediately by a kind hostess and she proceeded to sit me at a nearby table and provided me with menus (one food, one alcohol). I took my time looking over the food menu, and in the meantime I ordered a pint of Center of the Universe's Bald Irishman and a bottle of Boylan's Black Cherry soda (they do not have a soda fountain). What made this visit memorable was that 1608's bartender, Hunter, was an old acquaintance from back in my restaurant days. He spotted me and came over to say hi. After my meal, I continued to catch up with him at the bar. His presence made a pleasant experience even more fantastic. I thought I was hungry, so I ordered 2 dishes - Smoked Ham Fried Rice and the Breakfast Burrito. According to Hunter, every item is made fresh in house. After biting into each, you could tell that's true. Both the fried rice and burrito were delicious and boasted lots of flavor. Although I prefer my fried rice a bit simpler (if you give me just garlic fried rice, I am SET), 1608's fried rice (veggies, garlic, soy, basmati rice, 2 runny eggs, smoked ham) had a lot going on, which made for a flavorful dish. I liked the rice and the burrito (Korean style fried chicken breast, scrambled eggs, cilantro lime, cheddar, pico de gallo) a lot. I didn't finish either because it was a lot of food (I really thought I was hungry, haha). But these leftovers turned into a fantastic dinner later on. 1608 looked clean and organized, although I thought it was a little too dark inside, at least for brunch service. That's not a dealbreaker since everything from the food to the service was as excellent as I remember. I hope to return soon with my mom. Regardless, I'll find my way back eventually. Thank you, 1608 Crafthouse! And great seeing you again, Hunter! JV

We had a pretty big party of 20 with 2 servers. Overall a great time. Although my sisters entered…read morecame out after everyone was finished eating. The pizza was really good. I was going to get the Margarita pizza, but I was informed that they just changed the recipe.

We stopped by Yard House for happy hour. When we walked in there was a fair amount of open tables,…read moreso I was happy it wasn't super crowded. Our server was Nathan and he was friendly and accommodating!! I like the amount of happy hour options compared to some other restaurants with just a few. We got burger sliders with fries, calamari, poke nachos, and chicken lettuce wraps. The calamari was ok but it was some very tough ones to chew and the portion was small. The tartar sauce that came with it was good and a little spicy. The poke nachos were decent, but I'm not a raw girly to often, so I'd definitely ask if it could be seared. I put it in the air fryer at home, and it was pretty good. My daughter enjoyed it!! The lettuce wraps were just ok, the chicken was kinda rubbery and chewy. The wonton shell was delicious though and the sauce was good. My sliders were supposed to be all the way with lettuce, tomato, onions, and secret sauce. But when they came to the table they were plain with no sauce. I started to eat and about 5 minutes later the food runner brought my correct order. They said they gave me the table next to ours food. So the waiter came back to take it back, and I asked if they'd throw it away? He said yes! Which kinda bothered me. I asked since it was going in the garbage and it wasn't my mistake, could I keep it. He said the manager wouldn't allow it. With inflation why would the manager rather trash perfectly good food? It makes me nervous when restaurants take food back. If it's sat down on a table it shouldn't be returned, just take the loss, because how do I know your not going to replace it and serve it to someone else. I'm not a fan of that!! I'm not accusing them of doing that, but that's the thoughts that run through my mind in situations like that. The table was spacious at the booths and it was clean inside. There's street and garage parking. We went on a good day when it wasn't a wait for a table. The hostess was very nice. She was cheerful and engaging! I'd go back to try other happy hour dishes. Check them out!!

I have to mention the air-conditioning ornlack of at the restaurant. It was so hot in there last…read morenight. I mentioned it to the bar tender and was told they had a unit or two repaired. I was also told they're getting a new GM and that hopefully he'll look into the AC situation. On a good note, this is one of my favorite restaurants, the food is always fantastic.

We had heard a lot of good things about Park Lane Tavern and decided to stop by for an early dinner…read moreafter The Yelp Event for Earth Day at Sundae Scoop. Located just to the right as you enter kemps River Shopping Center from Kempsville Road. We were immediately seated. Our server took our drink orders and left us to look at the menu. Our drinks were served quickly. My Friend had a Martini and I had a glass of Red Moscato. Their menu had something for everyone. Once I saw Corned Beef & Cabbage I did not need to look any further. I love corned Beef & Cabbage. Theirs was perfect. Served with whipped potatoes and whole carrots. I asked our server if the potatoes could be substituted for a double order of cabbage the next time and she said she was sure it could but may have a little extra charge. My Friend chose Jagerschnitzel. A German dish consisting of hand-flattened, fried pork loin, topped with onion and mushroom gravy. It was served with kraut, warm potato salad and green beans. She seemed pleased with her choice. Park Lane gives a welcoming vibe that makes me think of the old TV show Cheers. The kind of place that makes you feel like everyone knows your name. Sit at the bar, a high top table near the bar and watch The Big Game or take a seat on the other end of the restaurant and have a Family dinner or maybe a table for two. Park Lane Tavern is a perfect choice.

This is the best place for beer in all of Hampton roads. Their tap list is enormous and filled with…read moreincredible beers. But their bottle and cans you can buy is massive. Was able to get Heady Topper! A place like this backs up their beer choice with great food as well. The cheeseburger was a little under cooked to my liking, ill get well done next time. The old bay pretzel was amazing. The bartenders are very helpful with the huge beer list. Inside has a lot of tables and they bring you food out to you quick.

Came here on a whim on a Friday around 12. Lots of seating and cool vibes. Helpful staff. Decent…read morenumber of TVs. Some outdoor seating. Tons of "pick your pack" craft beer options and lots of brewskis on tap. They also have a great food menu. We got the pretzelwurst platter - the jumbo pretzel with beer cheese, cubed cheese and sausage varieties. The pretzel was suppppper good. We also got the combo lumpia which were super tasty as well. Lastly, they have homemade Rice Krispie treats - I got the Cinnamon Toast Crunch one and it was delicious ! Can't wait to stop by again!

Everything was great... the waitress... Chole.. the waitress…read morewas really... super. Beer.. only had two.. was top Notch!!!!! Food was .. I'm thinking Might be our favorite place.

Ordered pretzel bites through DoorDash. Was expecting a good beer cheese from a brewery (like…read moreWasserhund) but it honestly tastes like KFC's mac 'n' cheese sauce. Not worth the price at all.

Great drinks & great vibes!!!…read more The staff here is awesome. They make a great cherry limeade! Always stop by for a drink here when in Town Center!

Fantastic service and great drinks! My friends and I came here for a drink and something small to…read moreeat and everything was sooo good! Our bartender was amazing and super knowledgeable about the menu and what was gluten free and celiac safe! I had the bulgogi bowl which was a celiac safe option and it was delicious. The perfect mix of sweet and spicy. The creamsicle drink with vodka was amazing and the vibes were immaculate! I love the little games they offered. A great place to stop in for a drink, food, and some games!

SLy Fox is a speakeasy. It has that secret speakeasy VIBE with Dark wood with black wallpaper…read more Absolutely swanky and mysterious. The only way to get in is on special occasions so inquire within or on the Sly Fox website. The staff were so wonderful and kind really catering to our every need. We started with Infused water and mimosas. The Raspberry mimosa was sweet and bubbly with the perfect amount of raspberry sorbet. The food was beautifully displayed in a buffet style. Such a great variety. Fresh fruit of all kinds, french toast, waffles and chicken, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage , scrabbled eggs, quiche, house potatoes, deviled eggs, and a charcuterie board . On the sweet side they had mini cinnamon rolls, danish, brownies, cookies and cupcakes with the galentine theme. They had chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries with pretty pink food grade glitter. Plenty to choose from and plenty to eat. We loved it. In order to get into the speakeasy it is tickets only. We are looking on their website for the special events. Can't wait to see what they do for another event style. This time is was a Galentine Brunch.

I was not disappointed! I was super excited to have found an open event that was held in the Sly…read moreFox (speakeasy) that provided an opportunity to experience the space without having to book an event! Access to the speakeasy is limited only through events held by the facility or booking private events. It's available for rental for company holiday parties, wedding receptions, engagement parties, birthdays, graduations, bridal showers, baby showers.. the opportunities seem endless! Who knows, maybe even a place to hold a small continuing education conference?? We attended the Galentine's Day brunch buffet. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time either in person or over the phone. It is a cozy, comfy space to dine and have drinks in a relaxed classy beautifully decorated establishment. The interior design emanates speakeasy. Every detail of design was carefully curated with the utmost intention. Staff was fantastic. Even though it was a brunch buffet, staff were attentive, friendly and frequently checked on all tables to address any needs or questions. The lovely staff were genuinely happy to take photos for us without any prompting. The flow of the buffet was perfect, and the food presentation was delightfully charming! There was a photo back drop available and the decor was so festive, and classy yet simple. The decor wasn't over the top , it was just the right amount of decorations to add pizzazz and celebrate with festive spirit. We all had a very enjoyable time celebrating Galentine's day! It was a wonderful event in an equally wonderful space. The music was on point, as well as the volume level. It was loud enough to enjoy the music, yet low enough that you could hold a conversation without screaming to hear each other. It was very peaceful and even if you don't choose a booth, the tables on the opposite side of the bar do provide some privacy due to the small partitions. The variety of food offered was just right (not overwhelmingly too many options and not too little options) and the food was tasty. It was an excellent first impression that left me excited to await what other fun events they will hold in the future.