jack brown's was so so so so good. the place is super tiny and packed -- but not uncomfortable,…read more that's kinda what made it fun. the staff were really busy but still nice, and the whole vibe of the place was cool. i loved all the decorations around the bar, especially all the dollar bills with writing on them everywhere. it made the place feel really unique. the burgers were amazing and the sweet potato fries were literally some of the best i've had. definitely somewhere i'd go back to if i'm in the area again.

My party came here on Sunday afternoon after visiting Nauticus with our kids. The burgers were good…read moreand fresh, but smaller than expected for a place known for burgers. Fries are not included, so each meal ended up costing about $16 for a burger and fries without a drink. We ordered the regular cheeseburger, the Cowboy with bacon, BBQ sauce, and American cheese, the Cobra Kai with cream cheese, pickled jalapeños, and jalapeño jelly, and the Classic Jack with caramelized onions, JB sauce, and dill pickles. Everything tasted solid, but nothing really stood out compared to other burgers I have had. I was also confused by the "dill pickles" topping since every burger already came with a pickle on the side. One downside was the limited menu. There were no chicken tenders or ranch options for others in our group who wanted something simpler. The restaurant itself is very small and does not seem ideal for larger groups. We had five people and needed an extra stool added to our table to fit everyone. Another group of seven ended up leaving because they could not sit together. That said, I would still come back if I were in the area since I did enjoy the meal for what it was . A special shoutout to the waitress with the bridge piercing. She was friendly, accommodating, and quick with service, which really stood out.

While driving through the area I stopped in here for lunch. I came here after reading many…read morepositive reviews and then checking out their menu and I knew they were a fun and interesting place for lunch. I chose the Becca Burger, without mushrooms and their Steak Diablo Fries. They make everything fresh, to order with fresh ingredients. The burger was clearly freshly hand-packed, the jalapeños were freshly sliced, not pickled. Since they make it all fresh, you might wait a few minutes longer than the typical burger joint, but that's fine considering the amazing eats you're about to enjoy. My burger came out looking beautiful and it was definitely sitting tall! The flavor was excellent! Meat was great too!! I definitely liked having their chipotle mayo on it!! Those steak Diablo fries were incredibly tasty, with a nice kick, but sooo much more flavor than heat! The fries themselves were great, perfectly crispy and tasty, but adding all those toppings truly made it special! Service was nice... I had a few questions and she was helpful with the answers. Lastly, they have birch beer here, which I loved! Highly recommend stopping in for a great burger and fries experience!!

A Norfolk staple for many years that keeps on going! If you're looking for a light snack look…read moresomewhere else. You come to Salmich's you leave full! I've been coming here for a long time and didn't even realize that I never reviewed it. Fish n chips, burgers, fries- -you can't go wrong. Everything is seasoned well, cooked right and served up hot! And the to go bags aren't skimpy either and I love that! The parking lot is small but you can park on the side street if needed and walk up to the corner. Ambience inside is Buffalo to the max! If you're a Buffalo sports fan you'll love it, if you're not you can respect it! Now that you're done reading go get a burger!!

I've lived near Manny's for 17 years and finally decided to try it today. It's a walk-up window…read morewith takeout-only service, though they do have a few picnic tables if you want to sit and eat quickly. I ordered the double cheeseburger platter, and the burger was surprisingly good, better than I expected! My only wish is that they offered homemade fries.

Manny Burger has always been a Norfolk staple. I've been coming here for many years. Always great…read morefood and great service

The BEST BURGER IN THE 757! This blows any other fast food joint away. Incredible service, awesome…read moreworkers, clean restaurant, comfortable vibes, and they have a drive through. Nothing negative about this place. Don't waste your time/money buying burgers anywhere else. This is the SPOT! Can't wait to come back.

This place use to be an old Burger King I passed frequently when I lived in Chesapeake. I have…read morewanted to try it out since it first opened but am never really out this way anymore. So I dragged one of my children to go and eat a burger. It's nothing fancy inside, only a bit of nostalgia from the old BK layout. We got there right at opening so no crowd. The food was fresh and the fries were hot. Pretty much that's all I need in a burger meal. I upgrade one of my drinks to a milkshake and again you can't go wrong with that either. While I really did enjoy my meal here it is still a bit out of my way to really say it is worth making the trek for their . If I am in the area and craving a solid classic I will definitely drop by again.

Great gourmet burger options! I had the French Dip, which was divine!…read more Fries are crispy and fantastic. Everyone was vey happy, especially those in the party who ordered the spiciest burger on the menu. (MAYBE it had Reaper or Ghost, but I don't recall. ) Definitely a pub feel, but not obnoxious and still great for non-drinkers like me. Excellent option for non-chain burgers. Ours was a business trip group of 10, and it was a great venue for casually meeting co-workers, many of whom had never met.

Large tavern-style space with lots of wood throughout the interior. I happened to go on Jeopardy…read morenight (Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30), which seemed to draw a pretty good crowd. Everyone plays on their phones through a QR code, so the room stays pretty calm. No shouting answers or chaos, just a lot of people quietly locked into trivia. I was seated immediately and ordered The Big Cheese burger. At first glance, it looked promising. The beef seemed like quality meat and not a frozen hockey puck. The vegetables were also very fresh. No sad, limp lettuce or those weird mushy tomato slices some places try to pass off as fresh. But here's where things went sideways: the patty had almost no flavor. I'm honestly not convinced it met salt at any point during its journey to the plate. It wasn't bad, just noticeably under-seasoned. For a place that positions itself as a serious burger spot, seasoning the meat feels like Burger 101. The fries were good. They offer different seasoning options, but I kept it simple with salt and pepper. I also ordered the Cheerwine sangria, which sounded like it would be something special. In reality, it mostly tasted like regular sangria that someone carbonated. Not bad, just not particularly interesting. Service was friendly and quick, which I appreciated. Overall, the meal was fine. But when your whole mission is basically "we're the burger experts," it's a little surprising when the burger tastes like the seasoning got left in the kitchen.

Barrel 17 offers their amazing burgers with GF bun and lettuce wrap options. I ordered the Jammin'…read moreG.O.A.T which was fantastic. The wagyu beef was prepared to a perfect t medium as ordered. The restaurant has a modern, industrial style: concrete floors and benches along the walls. The restaurant was fairly busy when we there with only one server working. My first thought with a party of 5 this will be a disaster. I was wrong. Diamond was a great server who seemed to keep all of her tables satisfied. We were extremely pleased with her friendly, efficient, and smooth service.

I liked the look and feel of this restaurant. It went well with the barrel theme. At the entrance…read morethey had barrels that also doubled as ash treys and on the were placed all over the restaurant and even used to as light fixtures from the ceiling. The waitress and bar tender were super nice and helpful with menu recommendations. I order their fried shrimp appetizer which came with 8 large shrimp and a side of tater tots. It was tasty but lacked seasoning. When I sat down, I noticed a lot of salt on the table....i understood why haha as I found myself sprinkling salt throughout out. They were crunchy and tender on the inside. Getting to this location was super easy and they own their own parking lot which is free for patrons. If you're not able to find parking, they have plenty of paid street parking. I also want to add that they do offer discounts but to service members who are in uniform. Service members rarely ever wear their uniforms just to dine out unless they are on official orders or are working full time. I find that a bit unfortunate because the value veterans and military service members bring should be honored while they are and are not in uniform so I hope that the management changes that policy someday. They offer no other forms of discounts as I asked about teachers and emergency personnel too just to give people something additional when seeking this place out. It's still a good lunch spot tho.

After three visits I'm convinced that Smashers needs to be updated to a 5. It's not just the…read morefantastic burgers, oh they are fire!!! It's the entire business. I had an opportunity to talk to the owner Henry for the first time on my most recent. They are looking at expansion in Hilltop. I expressed my satisfaction with the operation. Smashers is definitely a contender for best burger in the 757.

I'm rarely compelled to write reviews, but this experience warranted one…read more I ordered an Original Smasher (smasher style; smasher sauce, pickles, onions) and fries. At $18, I expected a high-quality smash burger and hot, well-executed fries, but both were underwhelming. The burger lacked the crispy sear you expect from a smash style and wasn't notably flavorful, and the fries were overcooked, under-salted, and flavorless. Service was also slower than expected for a simple order; there were barely that many of us waiting. This used to be a well-revered food truck. I almost gave this a 2-star review because the price point of $18 (that's the price WITHOUT a drink), but I'm not trying to tank this joint's average. Maybe it was an off day. I truly just want to give an honest review to temper all the glowing reviews that led me to this place today. I will not be returning.

Wow, a craft wagoo burger, with all the fixings AND my favorite: crispy Tater Tots for only $15!…read more No reservations are necessary. A full liquor bar is available. And, a Happy hour extends to 6pm daily which offers ice-cold, $3.50 domestic brewski's.

Was looking for a place to eat with good reviews and came across Craft burger. I'm not a big burger…read moreperson but my husband is. Arrived around 5:30 and we were seated immediately. The place was very busy which is always a good sign. The restaurant was warm and inviting. The waitress was quick to come over and take our order. The ordered 6 wings and a side salad. The wings were cooked to perfection and they were a nice size. Salad was fresh and the blue cheese dressing was definitely made in house. My husband had the aristocrat burger with tater tots. His burger was juicy and seasoned perfectly. The tots were hot and crispy. Overall the service and food were great!

I'm so glad I found Pendulum. I actually have yet to eat lunch here, but I am a member of the…read morePrimal CSA. The meat is great quality and there is always a nice variety of meats. Staff is very nice every time I've been in. The sandwiches (which I will try one day) look delicious! They have butchery classes as well, which seem like a great experience!

Another awesome meal at Pendulum, the customer service was fantastic the food was cooked perfectly…read moreand the outside setting adds to the ambiance

We held our command social at The Ghent in Norfolk on January 29, 2026 -- about 80 of us showed up…read morehungry, picky, and wearing name tags. Raina and her husband were absolute legends throughout the whole planning circus. They were patient, flexible, and somehow managed to make our half-formed ideas sound like genius event plans. If event-planning were a sport, they'd have a trophy case. The food? Delicious. The variety? Phenomenal. They accommodated every dietary restriction thrown at them (gluten-free, vegan, keto, "I only eat food that looks like it was prepared by a wizard") -- seriously impressive. No one went home hangry or disappointed. The Ghent itself is gorgeous -- cozy enough for a date night but spacious enough for 80 Perfect for date night, nights out with friends, or casual command socials where you want great food and zero drama. Final verdict: five stars across the board. Highly recommended

Great Place to host an event for any occasion!!!!!…read more We hosted our Command "After the Holiday" Party. We have remote workers throughout the US and Norfolk is where we call home. We decided to host it at this beautiful event and thet did not dissapoint. Everything was done so well from the food to the staff. They made us feel so comfortable and we were even able to have familes with there little ones join. They made sure everyone that was there was able to enjoy and have a great time. The Managers Mr and Mrs. Mayhung made us feel welcomed and taken care of. The staff was tryly remarkable and we are looking forward to many more events with them. Lisa Debouse