The Barrel Room in Chesapeake is one of those places that just gets it right. The atmosphere is…read moregreat, the drinks are consistently excellent, and the bartenders are true mixologists... not just people pouring drinks. They know what they're doing, they care about the craft, and they make the whole experience feel personal without trying too hard. It's become one of my favorite spots because it has that perfect mix of laid-back, elevated, and welcoming. Great place to grab a well-made cocktail, relax, and enjoy a bar that actually feels like it has some character.

Pleasantly surprised! We stopped in here for a girls night prior to seeing a movie and had a nice…read moremeal. Casual space but could be visited for a more special occasion, especially since there doesn't seem to be a ton in the area. Service was very friendly and welcoming. We were a party of 6 and our server handled it with ease. Side salad was great, as was the pork chop. I felt that the truffle fries were mediocre. Brussels on the other hand were great! Loved that the chef (or maybe owner) came around and checked in personally on each table.

Service was excellent. Very attentive waitress. Small family friendly bar/ restaurant. My kids had…read morethe chicken fingers and the grilled cheese. My daughter really enjoyed her grilled cheese. The chicken fingers were more of the bread crumb breading compared to batter so it came off as she tried to break the chicken in half. I had the French dip. It was very good. My husband had the buffalo chicken wrap. He enjoyed it as well. We got the mozzarella sticks as appetizers and they were good. Not sure if they were worth the price but my daughter enjoyed them. I was a little disappointed because the pictures all showed beer battered fries and they came with crinkle fries. If we would have known that we wouldn't have paid for the up charge to get fries.

Winston's Cafe is located in the Crossways Shopping Center in Chesapeake. It is near the…read moreintersection with Greenbrier Pkwy and Eden Way N. It's in the same group of buildings such as Michael's (around the corner). My visit here was on October 27, 2025. The outside view of the business is simple, but effective. They have a specials chalkboard next to the entrance. Parking wasn't an issue on this visit, but I'm sure it can fill up at busier times. My mom and I were both in the area as she wanted to go to the Michael's store here. When we came inside, it wasn't busy, as it was around 3:30 pm when we got here. We were greeted by the one who would be our server for this visit. He gave us menus to look at and asked us for our drink orders. I generally stick with water with lemon, which I did here. We were there during the time where it was still the lunch menu (though for us, it was more like dinner for us that day). When he came back with the drinks, he asked if we were ready to order, but we weren't just yet. He also asked if we had any questions about the menu and options and gave us more time to mull over the menu. When he came back, we weren't completely ready, but asked a question about the specials of the day. After that, we knew what we would get and placed our food order. My mom ordered the Meatloaf Lunch Special with mashed potatoes and spinach. I went with the Meatball Sub Lunch Special with mashed potatoes, though I don't normally do potatoes that often. After about ten minutes or so, the food came to the table. The food looked really good, and it was hot too. The bread for the Meatball Sub was very soft and easy to eat. The meatballs were huge and made for a worthy meal. The mashed potatoes with gravy was really good and fulfilling too. My mom loved the meatloaf, and their meatloaf doesn't have ketchup on it like some other places do. She loved the meatloaf, spinach, and mashed potatoes too. After we were done, he asked if we wanted any desserts. We both declined as I normally don't do them anymore. Overall, we both had an excellent experience here. The food and service were on point. The food I had that day did spike my blood sugars, but I expected that with bread and mashed potatoes. I don't make a habit of that though. They are a great local business. There are lots of food options to choose from. If you are looking for a place to eat while in this part of Chesapeake, this place is worth coming to.

We went back again! I swear we are going to eat through this entire menu. We can't help it... the…read moreprices are very reasonable for food and drinks - I may have to inquire about the Mug Club next time we talk in because the DownEast Blackberry Cider I ordered on draft was $7.50 per pint. The mug club you get a full mug (so 24 oz) for the price of one pint. I have to ask if there's rules on what beer you order but that will be in the next review.... on to the food! My husband got the shepherds pie and he said this was an easy 10/10 the lamb was cooked perfectly. Great seasoning and overall flavor this is a hit. I ordered the corned beef and cabbage... man it's going to be hard to try other things on the menu because this was actually perfect. Well, one thing I would LOVE to see is some gravy on the mashed potatoes or even on the side. The potatoes taste great themselves but something in this dish is lacking diverse flavor I feel like that would have brought everything together to make it 10/10. I will still get it again though! Beware for all of my savory people... the cabbage is cooked to have a sweeter taste idk if I loved that but I added a little salt and it was fine. Carrots and mustard were great additions. Needless to say, I rarely ever finish my entire place and I stuffed myself full of corned beef to make sure I got every left bit. Can't wait to come back and try the fish and chips next!

Always good quality and good service. Tonight was special…read more1/2 price fish and chips ! Incredible deal based on how big the piece of fish is. I upgraded to salad instead of chips . (Healthier option.) Wife had cranberry chicken salad and daughter had bourbon chicken - all good Definitely would recommend for a consistently good value meal with good service.

Headed out to watch some March Madness and this bar was close to my hotel. Sat at the bar and got a…read morelocal IPA. Ordered the fish & chips, that was recommended. I will say the fish is perfect, and the coleslaw was refreshing, but the chips (fries) were dry and not that good. The bartenders were good and there were a bunch of regulars, though there was some drama going on at the corner of the bar.

Pizza and wings (the most basic of bar foods) are completely inedible. You can't survive being…read moredrunk enough to enjoy that salty, doughy, insult to pizza. Should probably change the fryer oil. Wings tasted like a grease trap.

The chilli fries I ordered were pretty good, but the bouncer unfortunately hurt my feelings and…read moreembarrassed me in front of another man. it was my fault for re-entering while under 21 but instead of the bouncer telling me that wasn't ok the first time I did it, he waited until his buddy was with him to pull open the door and say "read that sign, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that" in a condescending tone even after I realized why I was at fault and apologized. I simply just wasnt paying attention but I still wouldn't talk to a person who made an honest mistake like that. maybe it's not that serious but I definitely felt embarrassed and I don't think I'll be back because of this.

I went to this bar last night. I was charged for drinks that I did not have bartender. Does not…read moreknow how to pay her customers attention. And when I brought my tab to her attention, she got real argument of

Found this place walking around the neighborhood and stopped for a quick bite. The place is warm…read moreand welcoming with a full bar and dining area. It's straight out of Ireland . We shared an order of lemon pepper wings and gracie's disco chips (think Irish definition of chips not U. S.) and I tried one of their signature crushes for my adult beverage (the Celtic) The wings were crispy and had that nice lemon tang, the disco chips were a surprise, a good one. The BBQ pork on top was rich and had a subtle heat I wasn't expecting, but loved. Service was super friendly and attractive. Definitely try them if you are in the area.

I stopped into Grace O'Malley's before a concert with a group of four. We were seated right away in…read morea half booth. Service was great, and prices were reasonable. For my drink, I ordered the Shamrock crush. It was good but a touch too sweet for me (yes, I should've known better ha). For my meal, I had the Bonduran burrito, as my boyfriend had visited previously and raved about it. It was quite tasty! I could only finish half. The vibe inside is chill - everything you'd want from an Irish pub, really.

Wednesday Wing Day at Buckets Bar and Grill is the ticket! Just don't mind the little bit of a wait…read moredepending on the time you arrive...and you won't be disappointed! The food is good! There are seats at the bar, high tops, and tables, so just be patient and claim your place when one frees up. The servers will appreciate you. Our server, Makaya S. was amazing. She was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed our orders of traditional wings. My husband ordered his in Nashville Hot, but I opted for Mango Habanero for my flavor. Yummy! We shared fries, which were pretty good, just needed a little more salt. My husband really liked their sweet tea, but I enjoyed a refreshing Bold Rock Imperial Berry on draft! This sports bar & grill restaurant was busy, most likely due to the special on wings, but the arrival of our food orders to our table was so fast! Thanks to Buckets and your kitchen staff and notably quick servers for making Wednesday a great dining option for Chesapeake!

This is a loud and boisterous sports bar. Friendly and there were kids here with some sort of bingo…read moreor trivia going on. I was able to tune it out and enjoy my dinner. A plate of chicken wings, hot buffalo, took about 25 minutes. A long time but the place was busy and I enjoyed two light beers while it took a while. The wings were fresh and hot, decently meaty and enjoyable, served with two pots of blue cheese and celery. Booths and tables and bar seating. If you're looking for a quiet meal, this isn't the spot. If sports and wings and beer is what you want, this is the spot. [Review 902 of 2025 - 1491 in Virginia - 24458 overall]

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