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.

Outstanding experience from start to finish! We just visited this seafood restaurant in Norfolk,…read moreand everything was absolutely top-notch. The atmosphere and interior were beautiful and welcoming, the food was excellent, and the entire team made the experience memorable. Our server, Catherine (I hope I'm spelling her name correctly!), was outstanding - friendly, attentive, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed. You can tell that the management cares about both the quality of the food and the customer experience. Great service, great atmosphere, great food - everything came together perfectly. Definitely one of those places you leave already thinking about coming back. Highly recommend!

On the way to our downtown hotel in Norfolk, we took a detour down the "Norfolk Beach Road". We…read morefound this popular place via Yelp. It was mid day and they were offering n early happy hour. Most of the "happy hour" was for the bar food. We started with the happy hour brisket tacos. We also ordered other snacks on the regular menu. The menu is huge and somewhat overwhelming. Food was served hot. Flavors were ok. We tried a variety of cocktails. Bar staff person was very nice. Seemed like it was a slower pace during this early happy hour(3:00ish). The parking lot is small and I'm sure can get crowded during the prime hours.

The first impression wasn't great but the food was exactly what I was craving…read more I ordered a combo which included potatoes, corn, sausage, green mussels, black mussels, and lemon pepper sauce. Everything I had was but delicious. It was also a big mess, but I expected that. I was glad the potatoes were soft but still solid enough to maintain their shape. It would have been a bigger mess if the potatoes were too soft. I'm not sure why there was a police car parked outside but that was definitely a surprise. I think the officer was on the phone(?) with someone but it wasn't obvious so people seemed to keep pausing to figure out if he was speaking to them. When I got inside I saw a big group which seemed to be a bit annoyed because they couldn't get seated until the rest of their party arrived. I do understand restaurants wanting to seat the whole table at the same time but it did make the entrance/exit a bit crowded for everyone else. I didn't look around inside too much but did see empty tables. I approached the two people at the front desk about my pick-up order and they pointed me to a different pick-up desk (with two more people there). They had maybe ten bags of pick-up orders but were able to find mine quickly. I was pretty glad to get out of there quickly and enjoy our food at home.

Me and my daughter decided that we were in the mood for crab boil. I did my search here on Yelp as…read moreI always do to find out what the ratings are disinfected. I'm gonna need elite Yelp member I had to make sure stars were correct and boil, basic food had the highest stars we got there. It was a little rowdy. Some kids were crying, which is always annoying in a restaurant I'm just saying come on people. If you know your kid is a screamer pacify them something anything nobody wants to hear a screaming screaming kid that's like a screaming kid on an airplane AnyWho back to the restaurant. I really enjoyed my time marry me, and my daughter sat down. We were seated within a couple of seconds our waitress came over as she was bubbly amazing. She had recommendations. She gave us feedback. It was fun. We even had the opportunity to take a to go bag with us and she explained anything that we did not understand. I will definitely be coming back here with friends and family because the food was seasoned correctly. I ordered a half pound of everything shrimp, scallops, crab legs with the.

The owner's wife /female at the register was soooo rude. She wasn't helpful and had an awful stank…read moreface the whole time I was asking questions about the menu, the sauces and their signature plates (if any). She seemed as if she just wanted us to hurry up and go away. We got the catfish, wings and fries with two cokes. The food presentation looked good but it was over fried and the soda was warm- gross. Moreover, it was over priced. We won't be back for sure.

Stopped into the food court for after shopping and didn't expect to dine until we saw someone…read moreelse's order lol. We were able to chat and ask questions about the food before we ordered and when we came back up to the counter the restaurant had just passed their health inspection. I assume the staff who talked with us the owner and he was very personable and helpful. They have great specials so my boyfriend ordered the bay scallops special and I opted for the catfish and fries and added additional shrimp. We were told the food was fresh and he wasn't lying. Everything tasted amazing and was seasoned perfectly and at a perfect temperature. I asked for my catfish to be fried hard and it was executed well, I ate my whole platter. We also enjoyed the bay scallops. 10/10 experience and would definitely dine here again!

Looooove this place. My go to whenever I'm craving a seafood boil. Easy to place and order over the…read morephone and always delicious. Definitely not a fancy place but the food always speaks for itself!

I recently ordered fried crabs from this seafood spot, and unfortunately, I was disappointed with…read morethe size of the crabs I received. They were much smaller than expected, and in my opinion, not the quality I would hope for when purchasing seafood from a restaurant.

I was curious about barbecue in Norfolk so we got some takeout from The Fishin' Pig…read more I decided to get the fried green tomatoes and the beef brisket platter with extra brisket (because two people were sharing), collard greens, and green beans. I had a few allergy-related questions and was able to get answers quickly because the cashier checked with the kitchen. Unfortunately my questions were focused on dairy so we were surprised by the bacon on the beans and other meat (probably pork) under the collard greens. My husband doesn't eat pork so he ended up only eating the beef. The cashier said the order would only take about ten minutes so I enjoyed a quick drink at the bar while waiting. If we get a chance to return I'll probably get the fried green tomatoes and just beef brisket (no sides).

The best thing we had and the only thing we'd probably order again was the green beans. They were…read moreflavored so well - a nice bit of smokiness, good about of pepper, and perfectly salted. A couple specific food problems were: 1) Friend green tomatoes. Given the presentation, we asked our server if they were fried pickles. Nope! Okay, that's fine. At first. Thought they were just super hot and need a minute to cool down. But they were drenched in oil from the fryer. At first I tried dabbing them in the basket. Then, realizing that was doing no good and the breading was just going to be soggy, I took them out and blotted them on the brown paper table cover. We only at a few. Not good. 2) The meat - pulled pork, brisket, and Alaskan haddock - were all lacking flavor.

Cool stand-alone in the JANAF strip mall, next to Home Depot. Came because of the reviews, I was…read moreclose, and the pics looked decent. All of the above worked out for me in this case. It is eat-in, with drink dispenser, accompanied by both Sweet and Unsweetened tea. Their condiment area has everything, hot sauce, lemon juice, malt vinegar, etc. They have their own "house made" Tatar and cocktail sauces. Cashier was nice. Didn't see an option for tipping when using the kiosk though. Service was quick. Food was tasty and hot. Seemingly of kit completely cooked, warmed up to order. I ordered the "Shack Pack," which is a great deal for the cost of $13.00. You get four shrimp, 4/5 Whiting filets, fries, cornbread, and a drink. You can also do "add-ons" (shrimp, fish, etc.) for an additional cost. Over all, I definitely recommend. I actually have not complaints.

Listen, Skrimp Shack got me right. We shared a shrimp platter that turned out to be more than…read moreenough. Everything was fried golden brown and tasted so good. The service was quick and nice. They have other kinds of seafood for different cravings. I think it's the spot for a fried fix.

AW Shucks is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the 757…read more Food: Delicious! Best oysters in this area for the most reasonable price. Go on Thursday for $20 for a dozen. The oyster po boy is my favorite. The oysters are plump and delicious Service: Quick and polite. No complaints Ambiance: The outside doesn't look like much but the inside is very chill

This place was my mother's day lifesaver. I originally had reservations at another restaurant…read more After a long wait. Even having reservations. We only received our appetizers and after one hour I lost patience since it was only fish that we both ordered. My husband paid the bill and we left. He suggested this restaurant and we have eaten here several times before. We ordered my food to go. I ordered the flounder topped with crabmeat and green beans. It was delicious. I realize it was Mother's Day. So I appreciate being able to place the order to go. My husband was happy and so was I. The food hit the spot. I will be returning here for my seafood dinner whenever I'm in the area. Which is about twice a year.

Always a great dinner at No Frill. Food was amazing and our server was very attentive. Love the…read morevibe and how clean this place is. Don't sleep on the desserts!

It has been nearly three weeks; I can stop thinking about No Frill Bar and Grill…read more I'm a military spouse, so I know my time in Hampton Roads is coming to an end soon. I visited a Hampton Roads Restaurant group on FB and asked if someone was visiting from out of town: What is your go-to place to take them? Out of 90+ comments, No Frill Bar and Grill was mentioned the most - six times! So when I finally had a day off and some other business to tend to in Norfolk, it was the perfect excuse to finally try them. No Frill Bar and Grill has been open for nearly 30 years by Jerry Meltsner. Jerry's nephew Jon Kliner helps co-own and manage operations. It originally opened on Tidewater Drive, but the space didn't allow for much growth - 10 years later, he moved to a location off Colley Avenue and Spotswood Avenue. Growth continued, moving from counter service to table service. The second location, at 1620 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach, opened in 2005. The restaurant's longevity stems from quality, consistency, price, service, and staff who genuinely care about the business and serving the community. I asked the server for her opinion on two options - Salmon, Shrimp and grits won. The dish was incredible: lightly blackened salmon, for once blackened food that doesn't just taste like salt. I don't dine with the swine, so I asked for no andouille sausage. The sautéed shrimp, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and spinach simmered in Norfolk Canyon ale sauce over cheesy grits and Boursin lavash cracker. The cheesy grits were smooth, and the Boursin lavash cracker was a nice touch. The Boursin added extra creaminess to the meal. The cracker wasn't really a cracker - more like little toasted bread. After this first meal, I know two things for sure: 1. I definitely understand why it is such a local favorite, and 2. I will be back.

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