Amazing food. Ambiance is so relaxing,warm and inviting and the service is excellentread more

The restaurant has a warm and inviting brand new renovation that makes you very comfortable…read more Greeted by Mama, you feel as if you are being invited into her home. The service is a little slow bc of new staff issues but the wait is so worth it, and with a full bar, you can relax with a nice cocktail while you wait. We shared the drip chicken sandwich, ribs, fries, collards and corn bread. The ribs and drip chicken sandwich were the best I ever had hands down, and the corn bread and greens were to die for. In fact, I ordered extra corn bread for my morning coffee. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I knew leaving that this was going to become a landmark Hampton Roads eatery in time.

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

Friendly staff and customers, blending neighbors, locals and visitors in-the-know in a comfortable,…read morecasual environment. Lovely people watching, yet it's not so loud that table conversation of challenging. You'll notice that this is quick-ish dining. It's not fast-casual, but you're not waiting 30 minutes for your food. Expect at least 10 minutes for appetizers to arrive. Our entrees were ready in about 20, and the place was near capacity. The great thing about the wait? It was well worth it. Piping hot food, served with that homemade flavor arrives on dishes that almost match. I chuckled at the mismatched bowls that hit our table. I felt like family before my first bite. Meatloaf! I can't make one, but I'll eat one that is well made. Dense, flavorful and portioned to take some with you. My bonus was that I got my wife's leftovers, too. It was delicious! It was even better when I warmed it for lunch the next day. Traditional sides, worthy of their own review, but I'll keep it brief. Get the mashed potatoes! Send a thanks when you're full.

My husband and I enjoy No Frill when you're in the mood for just that -- no frill, laid back, good…read morecomfort food. the portions are huge and it's always consistent. The service is always great and the hosts/servers are always friendly. Our go to is the meatloaf. when you're looking for a good ol' comfort food - that's the best. They also have amazing desserts that are worth a try. We found this restaurant good for families (including our toddler)! Food was toddler approved!

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!!

Went here after 9 pm Wednesday night. Not many people inside with many open tables, so no wait…read more Staff were all communicative, friendly, and made light fun conversation. Though there weren't many people in the restaurant at all, the kitchen was really backed up and it took a long time for our food to come out. This didn't make sense at all honestly, so I'm not sure what the issue was. Didn't get to snap a picture, but they had a decent little amount of arcade games inside, which was pretty cool; wasn't expecting to see those in there. Also one of the dessert items I wanted to try: the salted caramel brownie, was out of stock, so I did have to change my dessert choice; unfortunately. To drink: I got the Watermelon Limeade (8.5/10) it was easy to drink, honestly just tasted like a fruity soda with a very tiny buzz to it. I would've liked it a bit more if it was a little stronger. Also tried the Dirty Berry Mojito (10/10) I absolutely loved the flavor of this Mojito and it was a lot stronger than the limeade. Def had a buzz after finishing it. After I was done, felt like I should've really just ordered two of the mojitos only. To eat: I got half Strawbenero BBQ (9/10) and half Spicy Garlic Ranch (6.5/10) boneless wings. The strawberry-habanero mix wings were really different and unique. When I first bit into them, I tasted the strawberry glaze and after a few more chews, that's when the spice settled in. I think it was different and actually pretty good. As for the spicy garlic ranch wings, I feel like they really tasted like regular buffalo sauce wings. I'm not sure if the kitchen mixed up what flavors I ordered, but they def tasted like regular buffalo and not anything garlicky or ranch flavor. Also did a side order of the loaded tots (2/10) the tots were cooked nice and crispy, but the loaded toppings had absolutely no flavor. There was chilli and cheese and after even giving the chilli a taste by itself, there was truly no seasoning in it at all. I wouldn't order this again. Also got dessert: the Cracker Jack Cheesecake (10/10) cheesecake is my favorite dessert, and I love the toppings of caramel and toffee; pretty sure it was supposed to have a chocolate drizzle on it, but the caramel was really good so no complaints. I totally see myself going back again, their hotdogs on the menu looked really really good and I would like to try some more of their unique wing flavors. My overall rate of experience : 7.7/10

Wow. The wings were great. I got two flavors. Spicy BBQ and a mustard. The mustard was so…read moregood. I wish the spicy BBQ had been a bit spicier. The dirty fries were good too. The fries were cooked perfectly. The wings were also cooked well and were a nice size. Our waitress was ok. She didn't check on us often enough and she saved me money on drinks by taking so long to get them. I would go back. It was nice to see friends and everyone ate all of their food. This bar has a typical sports bar feel.

We happened to be in Va. Beach this past weekend at one of the vendor shows and wanted to try…read moresomething new. We googled and found New River Taphouse. We were very pleased! Nice laid back , friendly atmosphere. Our waitetress was very helpful! The food was excellent!!! We will be going back to check out more menu items and bringing friends!

This place is awesome and dog friendly!!! Yayy…read more My boo took me and my little dog to the beach to get away and relax. I decided to Google and find dog friendly restaurants in VA Beach and I found this place. Pros They absolutely love dogs here and loved my dog especially. Dog water bowls are provided Food was awesome - no complaints. Pics attached. We ordered pulled pork nachos, iceberg lettuce wedge, and we had a smores brownie dessert Waitresses were great, down to earth, friendly and gave my dog plenty of attention. He loved them all l LOL. Cons NONE! Yayy

We made a special trip to Rustic Spoon for my husband's birthday because their website listed…read morescotch eggs, which was something he'd been craving forever and that we hadn't been able to find anywhere around town. It happened to be Restaurant Week, which made us a little nervous, but it ended up being totally fine. The dining room never felt overly crowded, the noise level was comfortable, and having the Restaurant Week prix fixe, drink specials, and regular menu all available gave us plenty of options without feeling overwhelming. One small note: the plastic logo cups served with the water decanter felt a little out of place. They were a bit sharp on the lips and didn't quite match the rest of the dining experience. Minor detail, but noticeable. The drinks, however, were excellent. On our server's recommendation, my husband ordered the Gingerbread Old Fashioned and I had the Salted Caramel Martini. Both were seasonal specials and both were fantastic. When we asked about the scotch eggs, our server explained they're normally a brunch-only item. We were a little disappointed (and may have made a few pouty faces while explaining we'd come specifically for them for his birthday), but we quickly let it go, it obviously wasn't her fault. What we didn't realize was that she went back and told the kitchen manager that it was his birthday and that we'd made the trip just for those scotch eggs. Since the kitchen wasn't slammed, they decided to make them anyway and surprised us with an order. We were honestly floored. My husband was thrilled. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare. And the scotch eggs were exactly what he'd been hoping for! They were crispy on the outside with a rich, savory center. For entrées, his Nashville Hot Chicken was juicy with the perfect amount of heat without being overwhelming. My Haystack Burger was stacked and delicious, though the BBQ sauce was strong enough to overshadow the pickled green tomato a bit. The fries were fantastic - crispy, battered, and perfect from first bite to last. Our server checked in at all the right times and kept drinks refilled without us needing to ask. The fact that she went out of her way to do something special during one of the busiest weeks on a restaurant's calendar says a lot about both her and the restaurant. Rustic Spoon is the kind of place that works just as well for a casual date night as it does for a birthday dinner or a night out with friends.

We were here on assignment and a friend recommended this place for good comfort food. It was quiet…read moreTuesday so we were greeted and widely seated. The place has a bar feel and casual. Upon seating, our waitress Faith came, introduced herself, and took our order drinks while we look over the menu. We decided both brunch & lunch. In a short wait everything came out hot. Overall the service was great, food delicious & great for group casual dining.

We dined recently on a Tuesday evening which happened to also be Burger Night. Although we didn't…read moreopt for a burger on this occasion, I have had one in the past here and they are great. I enjoyed the Fried Chicken sandwich which also comes with boardwalk fries which are sinfully good. The chicken sandwich is a favorite with just the right amount of pickles, Surry ham, and arugula. The aioli is a nice and tasty addition to the sandwich. The Lobster Roll was also ordered at our table. It was enjoyed by the guest although it seemed like quite a small meal presentation especially for the price of $28.50. It was served on a small plate and just didn't look like a $30 dinner. We also ordered the Halloumi Fries which were underwhelming in size and taste. We love Halloumi so this was a bit of a disappointment. Our server was fantastic. She knew the specials and the happy hour deals etc for the night which I believe for us was 20% off of our glass of wine. She was friendly and prompt with everything. The ambiance is always nice here with dim lighting and a relaxing atmosphere.

Fantastic place with very delicious food. I had the fanciest deviled eggs I've ever had here and I…read morealso had super tasty peanut noodles with swordfish (one of the day's specials) while my husband had very delicious beef short rib with gnocchi. To top it off we shared a pumpkin creme brûlée for desert. We had an amazing server who was really friendly and knew the menu by heart. She memorized all the day's specials alongside their prices and listed them off to us without any mistakes and even discussed in length what these food items were when we had questions. The prices are a little steep but the place is upscale and food is a bit on the fancier side. They serve authentic flavors and fantastic service and I think it's absolutely worth it. The space inside is small with a bar and has intimate lighting. Perfect for a cozy date with someone. There is also some outdoor seating as well. It is situated in the livelier part of Colley and sits right across Elation. It's nice to take a walk around afterwards to see what else is going on in the area! To the right of the restaurant they do have parking space but it is small and limited so anticipate potential street parking!

Looking for some seafood while in the area, the Yelp review was a great guide. The vibe was a match…read morefor the marina view. Started with the delicious Maryland crab soup, then onto clam strips. Even the hush puppies were great (usually not a fan). Friendly waitress gave just enough attention. Glad I didn't pass on the blueberry pie.

i really wanted to love this place, i really did. but it just fell a little short for me. i'll…read morestart with the good. i loved the ambiance. this spot is located right on the marina. and just sitting outside looking at the boats is a nice little vibe. i also ordered the stony's orange crush which was super tasty. now, on to the food. the she crab soup was really good. full of crab. only thing i wish is that the base was a little thicker. i also ordered the fish tacos. the fish that day was flounder so i had it fried. the fish lacked flavor, and they most definitely could have been seasoned was better. not very impressed. and our server was nice, but he was soooooooooo slow.

Different in the best possible ways! I lived in the Middle East for years, and the smells and taste…read moreof the spices instantly transported me back to those good days. Had the gyro--great; had the breakfast sandwich--delicious! And the staff was the most welcoming I've encountered since being back in the US. This is not just a burger joint, or an average deli with the usual menu...this is different and I highly enjoyed it. Kudos to the owner for daring to be himself while serving up a taste of the Middle East. I'm a regular from here on out!

We absolutely loved our meal! We ordered the loaded lamb fries and the lamb platter with rice…read more Everything is very well seasoned, filling, and the portions are great. Prices are also very reasonable. The people were friendly. It's brightly lit, and not very cozy, but that would be my only complaint. The food was such incredible comfort food that I quickly didn't care about the bright lighting! We will definitely be back!!