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.

Great atmosphere this is exactly what I'd expect a authentic pub to look like. overall service…read morecould be better but they do have a lot of guests the times that I have been I feel it is sometimes easy to be forgotten. Food was good the beer cheese was perfect always get something new when I go and have not been disappointed.

Probably the worst drinks I've ever had. Boyfriend ordered a rum and coke and bartender used clear…read morerum and I got a Tito's soda w/ a splash of cream which I think turned out to be well vodka and no soda w/ lemon garnish instead of a lime (and they had limes. The ladies restroom didn't have a lock on it!!! This is incredibly dangerous!! Not to mention there's a mirror on the wall that backs up to the employee only area and lord only knows if that's a two way mirror. It looks like it could be by the frame.

This little hole in the wall place caught me off guard. We were looking for a place to shoot pool…read moreand my sister said she knew a spot that had a little dance floor as well. The 5 dollar cover charge was a little much to me, paying to stand or sit around to inhale smoke from others. The place has 3 pool tables and a small dance floor. The wings weren't that good, over cooked and poorly sauced. The mixed drink are good and you can buy bottled water or can sodas. Overall I had a good time, the DJ was hilarious.

We lucked out and stayed in one of the nicest Hiltons in the area. Three of the popular restaurants…read morereside in this Hilton. The one that stands out is Grain. Located on the 5th floor of this high rise hotel, Grain has indoor and outdoor space. The outdoor space is super cute with its comfy couches and yard games. In the winter(not now) there are table top fire pits. The view is of the surrounding buildings. Inside is the sweet spot because the staff excels. We were there during the day and then at last call in the evening. Both times, the staff went out of their way to make sure we were serviced. We only came for drinks but prices were very reasonable. Since we had F&B credit, we used it for cocktails.

The fish and chips were decent. It's a staple meal of mine that I use (along with tuna melts) to…read morecompare apples to apples across restaurants. I do live in San Diego so take my opinion on the seafood with a *grain* (no pun intended) of salt. However, one might also think Norfolk would be a good city for seafood. Service and atmosphere were 10/10. I mean, it has a rooftop with a view. What more do you need?

Well we finally made it back here for dinner on a Wednesday night. We started with the pretzel…read moreflight. SO disappointing. The sauces were good, especially the beer cheese (at least they haven't changed that). What was pretty terrible were the pretzels themselves. They take the longer soft pretzel logs and cut them into bite size pieces. And then they are FRIED. Who fries soft pretzels? They were hard and greasy. This is the first time in our history of ordering a soft pretzel appetizer that we just couldn't finish it. They were that bad. For entrees Hubby ordered the crispy chicken Caesar and I got the burger with fries. Hubby's salad was huge, but there was way too much Parmesan cheese. He never did get a good taste of the dressing because of that. The chicken on the other hand was well fried and still juicy inside. I ordered my burger medium, and it came out mid-rare, which is how I eat them anyway. The burger itself was salty - guessing the flattop maybe hasn't been cleaned after lunch? The top bun spent a little too much time on the flat top as well. The pickles they use are sour (some people like that, I don't mind), but if you are not a fan of sour pickles, you'll want to skip them. Service was fantastic and it's a very clean place (restrooms are particularly clean). I am sure it is a great place to go for drinks - the bar is pretty extensive. But since we don't bar hop anymore, I don't think we will be going back. One last word on the pretzel appetizer because I am still shaking my head over that. If you want to serve pretzel bites so there are more ways to try all the dipping sauces, just purchase pretzel bites and bake them.

Recently met with some friends & our newborn for a night out!…read more The staff was very accommodating to sit us wherever was easiest with our baby. The waitress we had was really friendly & provided efficient service. The beer list is extensive and there's also plenty of mixed drinks and liquor as well. The menu is filled with a lot of different options. There's something for everyone for sure. A lot of casual but elevated bar foods. I went with the chicken tender platter and I'd get it every time I go back. Perfectly cooked tenders, fresh cut fries, a bowl of their homemade Mac and cheese & coleslaw. All for think $19? That's a steal, and ended up taking half of it home. This is definitely a place that we will continue to come back to. There's another bar & pool tables in the back as well I believe!

Tried the take out on steak Thursday. The steak was cooked as ordered, "medium rare on the rare…read moreside" well seasoned and tender. The included baked potato was also prepared well. Jamie is always friendly and professional. Other encounters with other staff have been amicable. It's a tavern. It is all inclusive. The food is good with reasonably prices. Dogs are allowed and fawned upon. The music is not overwhelming but I have never been there during the evening.

My wife and I visited MJs for the fourth time in the 6 weeks we have been in VA visiting family…read more Today, we had an incident that someone needs to know about. There are 3 machines in the back where there had been a guy playing on the machine, but he had gotten up and was no where near the machines at this time. We ordered a drink and my wife went over to see what the machines were, what games they had and if they required cash. The "man" in question walks up and asks her "what the fuck are you doing?" She calmly tried to explain that she wanted to see what the machines were and how to play. He continued cursing at her "you can't fucking touch people's machines" "this is gambling". "I've got $350 fucking dollars on this machine" She tried to explain she was sorry and didn't know and he continued to speak to her disrespectfully and cursing at her. She walked away and asked for our tab. I got up walked over and asked him "is that how you speak to people?" He starts trying to explain himself and I reiterated that he could have said things very differently and she didn't know and that's unacceptable. He tells me to talk to the bartender. The bartender comes over and as we are explaining what happened, she says "you probably shouldn't be pushing buttons". There were no questions asked and not one word was said to the douchebag on the machine. We don't live in a state that has gambling. We didn't know he had money on the machine and we certainly weren't trying to spend his money. Ask questions, explain yourself but you don't speak to my wife that way and you will not curse at her and think it's acceptable. We were offered to go cups to take our drinks with us as we left. We were so pissed and upset, we left our full drinks on the bar and left. I can promise you this, we will not ever return here and we will make sure everyone we know is aware of how this establishment treats people who aren't regulars. It's supposed to be a safe environment for all. We didn't feel safe and we didn't feel supported. Shame on you Mr Douchebag and shame on you MJs tavern.

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

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.

Our server Parker was wonderful. He was very attentive and friendly and was quick to make things…read moreright when our food wasn't to our liking. My husband had the pulled chicken but was not a fan of the BBQ sauce used to prepare it. I ordered the smokehouse bacon burger which I was not a fan of but my son really liked it so we switched sandwiches and all was right with the world. My daughter in law enjoyed her meal but really the service was the best part of our experience.

This place is hit or miss for me. Sometimes there's live music. It's kind of a bar you go to after…read moreyou've already been drinking. Surprisingly, the food is pretty good. Karaoke is on Thursday nights.

We stumbled upon this neighborhood Tavern and what a find it was. First visit was on a Saturday…read moreevening and surprisingly not busy around 6;30 pm. We returned a second time and super busy on a Tuesday same time-why? Fish and Chips Thursday (1/2 price). Not too long of a wait though -1/2 hour and went fast as we had a drink at the Bar. We tried a couple of appetizers-goat cheese dip and fire cracker shrimp-both tasty. The Bacon stuffed Gouda burger was ordered on both visits -Ground Chuck/Proper Tavern Burger and it was that good! Fish and Chips were also ordered both visits-perfectly battered Haddock living up to the Tavern billing. The Tavern Monte Cristo is one to try. Battered and fried sandwich is never a bad idea-we loved it! We had a mix of draft beers (import)-they had Carlsberg (Danish) which isn't easy to find as well we had a Scottish Ale. Overall, an ample import draft list. Service was super engaged and upbeat from beginning to end on both visits. They are a Futbol Tavern and they mentioned they do get quite busy and have an even more of a fun atmosphere during the season-too bad we only visit during the Futbol off season-summer. We saw banners for Oktoberfest celebrations. Specials Monday-Thursday including Whiskey, wine and Wellington! Also, have a couple of sister locations in Hampton and Fredericksburg. Most definitely has been added to our must stops when visiting the Beach!

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!

Have you ever been to a walked into a bar and expected the Rolling Stones are always being played…read moreon jukebox? This is that kind of place. So cool!! The world needs more bars like this. Huge beer selection, the When in Roam Thursday special burger was awesome. Time to top it off like Keith Richard's would with a little Jack Daniels!!

Jack Browns is a hopping spot on Granby street. I stopped by before a baseball game for dinner. The…read morestaff is awesome, makes great beer and food recommendations. The décor is loud but fits the vibe. I got the Elvis Burger, a yummy little burger with peanut butter and bacon. I added an order of their JB fries as well and it will fill you up. If you are really hungry, I recommend you add the extra patty. For dessert I had a couple fried oreos, YOU HAVE TO GET AT LEAST ONE.