I was craving Jamaican food and heard nothing but great things about Cutlass Grille, so I couldn't…read morewait to try it out. Since it was a Wednesday evening, I figured it shouldn't be busy, but boy was I wrong lol. When we arrived, the wait was almost an hour and we contemplated leaving but thankfully, there were two, open seats at the bar, so my daughter and I decided to grab those seats and dine in. The restaurant was very colorful and vibrant and I loved all the Jamaican decor. The bar was just as packed and it took a while for someone to get us menus but after looking over the menu, we decided on the Brown Stew Chicken and the Curry Chicken. We also ordered Frozen Bob Marleys, which were very good. As we waited, we were able to hear the sounds of the band nearby and it made for a nice vibe. It took an hour for us to get our food but our server/bartender, Meka, was very sweet and apologetic. The Brown Stew Chicken was amazing! It was seasoned wonderfully and extremely flavorful. The Rice & Peas and Plantains were just as good. My daughter enjoyed her Curry Chicken as well. Neither one of us cared for the Mac & Cheese. Wednesdays are Groove on the Green, which is a free, Music Concert Series that Cutlass Grille hosts so I believe that's what caused it to be busy. Plus, we saw a few graduates out there as well having graduation dinners. Overall, I enjoyed my food but we definitely picked the wrong day to go. If I'm ever in the area, I would probably return in hopes for a better dining experience.

Wonderful happy hour specials and atmosphere. Bar staff is…read moreabsolutely amazing and on top of everything. Enjoyed

This place is a gem. Imagine the identity of a family function hosted at a nice restaurant/lounge…read more That's the feel I get, good food and spirits, fellowship, and good vibes. I'm usually in there on Thursdays for their Happy Hour. $.50 wings and $1 fried shrimp. $5 lemon drops and $5 crushes. Can't beat that. Real chill staff, it's some good people in there running and operating the spot, The place is always jumping so be patient with the service because when they get to you they show out. My wife got the Lobster and Shrimp Linguine Alfredo. Lobster was cooked perfectly, not too tough just the right texture and not over seasoned. Shrimp were juicy. The Alfredo sauce i feel needed a little more flavor but the flavor of the shrimp made up for it on the back end so i wasn't mad at that. Fried shrimp nice and crispy with that old bay finish. Broccolini never fails me always cooked perfectly. And the mashed potatoes are a favorite of mine. I love all their sides but the Mashed Potatoes with oxtail gravy is a cool hack that i unlocked being curious one day. But yeah man! Place is bangin! Another spot i'll typically like to gate keep but I guess put yall on game lol. Go check them out for a smooth night out or even for their brunch. That french toast HITS! 4.6/5 stars

Myself and a few friends visited this restaurant/lounge on this past Friday and oh my gosh it was…read moreso amazing! We were here for a friend's birthday and looking at the menu happy hour was taking place. I believe a friend of ours in the group had reserved this section so once we walked in about a little bit after 7:00 p.m. we were able to sit down without any worry. Party of 20. I believe we also had a dedicated server by the name of Scooter he was amazing and our experience was so awesome. We ordered food and we ordered drinks during happy hour and about 815 830 the DJ was setting up for karaoke and then played music for people to dance and music bingo was coming up. I highly recommend if you have not been here check it out! Everything was 10 out of 10 the food wasn't bad at all the drinks were on point and plenty of parking so if you're in the area check it out if you're into R&B and Hip Hop or just want to grab a bite to eat definitely check it out. We came on Friday and no cover... Have fun and enjoy life :)

This place is cool for the little bit of time that we did spend late Friday night…read more My bestie and I we arrived about 10:30 close to 11:00 it was just a light crowd people were definitely outside Kicking It. The DJ was playing some good music I was definitely dancing on the dance floor. My bestie and I we ordered a few drinks the drinks were awesome met a few people while we were there super friendly crowd. I didn't get a chance to eat anything so I can't comment on the food... it really wasn't a vibe to order anything that late at night so maybe we'll return back during happy hour and order something from the menu just to give it a try. I must say the bartenders / waiter waitresses behind the bar were super attentive so I did love to see that as well as service with a smile. This place seems fairly small inside from what I gather but in speaking to others that seem to be regulars they said the crowd picks up about 11:30 to midnight on Fridays in case you're interested. This spot is located in an area not too far from a grocery store as well as other eateries... Have fun and enjoy life. :)

The service experience was kind of annoying. But I won't even speak on that too much I'll give them…read moregrace and leave that part out. But the food...the Mac was hitting. Some of the best Mac and cheese I had in a minute. And the wings were good. Not great but definitely good. The Mac was the highlight of the meal.

The food was great, service was excellent and sitting by the dock, perfect!…read moreWe had a small wait but it was a busy Friday night. Great experience

I've wanted to try Stony's for quite a while so my friend and I decided to stop in for lunch around…read more1pm on a Saturday. It was challenging to find parking but thankfully, we were able to find a spot right in the front. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were seated right away. With it being lunch time, we assumed we would be able to grab some lunch but to our surprise, they were serving brunch and we were only able to order off the brunch menu. We were slightly confused and definitely didn't have taste for breakfast items so we had to choose from a small selection of non-breakfast items. We started with Palomas. The drink menu only included the drink prices for Happy Hour, and it definitely wasn't Happy Hour, so we weren't sure how much the drinks were. The server mentioned one price, then came back and told us another price but either way, all that would've been eliminated if the prices were on the menu. After looking over the brunch menu, my friend didn't see anything appetizing so she asked if they could make a BLT Sandwich, which wasn't on the menu, and they agreed. I decided on the Crab Cake Sandwich. The food was served in decent time. My friend had an end piece of tomato on her sandwich, which was disappointing. Our server took her sweet time checking on us so and we literally had to flag down another server just to get ketchup. My sandwich didn't even come with remoulade sauce that was supposed to be added. I did enjoy my sandwich though, it was very tasty. I also ordered the Bourbon Glaze Wings 'to-go' and they were delicious. From not being able to order from a lunch menu, to our server not being attentive at all, our experience wasn't that great. We also had to battle flies the entire time we were there, and we were sitting inside so that was a bit frustrating. The restaurant is located right by the Marina and it has great views but the service left a lot to be desired. I may return for dinner in hopes of a better experience but it probably won't be any time soon.

The place seemed like a pretty cool place to hangout. Unfortunately they ran out of steak bites for…read moreappetizers so we settled for the crab dip which was pretty good. We liked how they gave you fried pita chips with the dip which added a nice texture. We both got a burger and it was mediocre at best nothing great but it wasnt bad either. We were also informed of price changes in the menus that hadnt been updated. Service wasnt too bad either. Would i come back? Probably not but thats not my problem. Id recommend this place for maybe drinking and chillin. Food would probably taste better when youre a bit buzzed/drunk. But try for yourself!

They don't check IDs, my husband and I have came and talked to minors (18 and 19 year olds) while…read moreat the bar. We left right away and never looked back. It's super sketchy how the business can be in the know about this yet not do anything. Such a weird ambiance. Additionally, the 5 year olds running around us while we were playing darts wasn't a good time either. Food comes out late, super greasy, just wouldn't come here for any special occasion.

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

Food: She crab soup: Amazing!! Cucumber salad: sooo good and…read morerefreshing!! Orange crush: their famous drink was really light and citrusy Service (bar): super nice Ambiance: relaxing and not loud like most places Good luck to the bartender!!

Visit: 21Aug2026 I…read moredefinitely want to give a huge shoutout to Colton! This location was extremely busy and packed when I visited, and honestly, that's usually a good sign...when a place stays that busy, clearly something is going right. What really stood out to me, though, was Colton. He went well beyond what I would normally expect from someone working the host/to-go area. He personally made sure my steak was exactly how I wanted it and genuinely seemed concerned about whether I was happy with my order. That type of customer service deserves recognition. He knows how to take care of customers, and in my opinion, he deserves a raise! I do think there is an opportunity for improvement when it comes to management. There was a manager positioned at the front during my visit, and while I obviously don't know her personally or whether she is generally a nice person, her disposition toward customers did not come across as particularly friendly or welcoming. More importantly, I noticed a clear difference in how warmly she interacted with certain customers versus others. When you're in a management position, customers should feel like they're receiving the same level of courtesy and hospitality across the board..you shouldn't pick and choose who gets the friendly version of you. It was especially noticeable because she remained at the front for much of the time, closely overseeing the hosts, so those of us waiting on to-go orders could clearly observe the differences in her interactions with different patrons. If you're going to be that visible and hands-on with your staff, I think it's even more important to model the same customer service you expect from them. Thankfully, Colton did exactly that. Despite how packed and hectic the restaurant was, he remained attentive, personable, and genuinely cared about making sure I left satisfied. Colton was absolutely amazing and was easily the standout of my experience. Management should recognize him because employees who care about customers like that are a huge part of why people come back.

Best wings at the beach - FRESH not frozen, not FRIED and set aside and refried to warm, big and…read moremeaty..... BUT the service is bar none the best. Not to mention the environment and the people who frequent... it's a dark horse BUT WELL WORTH GOING !!!! Seriously DELISH!!! SERIOUSLY THE BEST Service. SERIOUSLY GO!!!

Scotty Quixx West is a local sports bar in a busy shopping center in Virginia Beach…read more We stopped into Scotty Quixx to grab a drink before finishing our errands. Upon walking into the bar you can instantly tell this is a local dive. We sat at the bar and ordered a few drinks and a chicken quesadilla. The service was good! Scotty's offers a full bar with fair prices. The food was good and quality that I expected. I would return if I found myself in this part of Virginia Beach again, it's a bit cramped inside but it adds to the local feel and I can tell this would be a great place to watch a sporting event!