Love this place. I hang out here while my kid goes to D1 next door. Their Boss Lady is AMAZING…read more Love that they have an outdoor area and the vibe is really cool. I like their glasses too! They always have a food truck or too. The music isn't exactly my taste, but I'm sure some would like it. And it's not too loud.

Had a great time at the Garage Brewery! The service was great and the beer was even better. I got a…read moreflight and it was the perfect way to try a lot of great beers. And I love a dog friendly place with a casual vibe. They even let dogs inside during the winter. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Chesapeake. They have a patio so I'll be sitting out there drinking my beers when it's warm out.

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.

We recently had dinner at The Barrel Room located just off Highway 168 in the Southern section of…read moreChesapeake. There have been some changes in management but those changes have been positive. They have a new chef on staff and he's cranking out some wonderful dishes. The new bartenders are friendly and fast with your drink orders. I love the new vibe here and I highly recommend checking them out!

What a fortuitous find! My wife and I discovered this gem by accident as we finished some shopping…read morein Chesapeake. I ordered the Texas Burger with fries and my wife ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger. Both orders were delivered with efficient speed and both the fries and the burgers were piping hot upon arrival! My Texas Burger was absolutely delicious and I went through that thing like a hot knife through butter! My wife and I both agreed we had not had burgers this good in quite some time! The services was excellent! We will definitely be back to Winston's Café!

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.

Park Lane Tavern was just as good the second time as the first…read more My friend invited me for a very late lunch, since I don't normally have lunch. She and her husband go at least once a week, and almost always on half price Fish & Chips day, Guess what? It was Fish & Chips day, Since it has been a very bad week I ordered a Mimosa. Everyone in our party ordered Fish and Chips. I had cabbage substituted for the fries. The Fish was huge, fresh & tasty. My plan was to take half the fish home. It would be dinner with a Spinach Salad and fruit. That worked well. The Cabbage was wonderful. I can't wait to return and try the Corned Beef & Cabbage. Service was excellent. The Pub style atmosphere is inviting. The menu is quite varied with a number of European dishes. I've now had German and British. Next time my choice will be Irish. I'm so happy to have discovered Park Lane Tavern. It's an excellent spot.

Yum. Take your partner out…read more Great location. Great atmosphere. Great service. What I had was delicious. Everyone in my party was happy and satisfied.

Amazing establishment. Great ownership and service. Food is good too!…read more One of the places I feel more comfortable eating at since they do a good job of keeping it clean and safe. Based

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.

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

Not worthy of a 5 star review (not everyone gets a trophy)…read more I have the impression that staffing may have played into last nights get together. No slight towards the girl who handled our table, but she had zero time for attentiveness. Bar drinks took a while. Fish sandwich yields one small piece of fried fish with bare fixings on it. A decent city place which was made better by the company I was with.

Best Irish food I've had outside of Ireland. Everything was delicious and the restaurant itself was…read morecozy. I had the fish and chips - very tasty! I also ordered a gummy bear cocktail and I really enjoyed that as well. Service was a bit chaotic because they were short staffed but our girl held it together! Would love to come back again when I'm visiting Norfolk.

The reason to go to Buckets is for their 50 cent winglets on Wednesday one flavor. The server just…read moremight end up being the bartender. Friendly and prompt service. If you order a side try sharing it, especially the onion rings or fries. The mixed drinks are pretty good . It's a bar with otb attached mostly working class customers friendly decent for families with child menu.

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!

The food and service were so good. I really think they should maybe change the ambiance a little…read morethough. Make it brighter and a little nicer . But we loved it!

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

Wasserhund is becoming my go-to restaurant when I'm in Chesapeake. Both its casual vibe and…read moreefficient service invite me to return. They have something like 20 of their own beers on tap. I lean toward IPAs and those I've tried are all good. Their menu leans toward finger foods like sandwiches, pizza (including their cauliflower pizza, a must try), tacos and pretzels. The presence of bratwurst in their sandwiches and pizzas reflects their German inspiration. BTW, tonight is Trivia Night...

Had a date night with my husband for his birthday without the kids and wanted to try Wasserhund…read moresince it was recommended by friends. We sat at the bar and Eric the bartender was so hospital and knowledgeable with everything. We loved the t-shirts the workers were wearing so I bought one for my husband's birthday present. We got the Brussels sprouts and to our surprise it was a bit drenched for our liking with a sauce. I was only able to eat a few bites. We got Aaron's favorites flight and a Banana cream pie mimosa which were all great. Place was nice and ambiance was modern. God for large groups.