We stopped in for dinner with a group of 5. We arrived a little after 5 and got a nice table. This…read morelow-key spot was easy to like from the get go. The noise level was not crazy and we were greeted by our server shortly after being seated. We had several of the drink options, including some local IPA's and the famous Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager. We ordered some of the burgers that were half-off, being the Wednesday Special, and Steak Bite appetizers among other delicious items. We like Rustic Spoon quite a bit and look forward to a return visit!

Always delicious every-time I have went! And that was quite a few times! Lol…read more I always order the friend toast and bacon! Never disappoints! The atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable, and the service is always great! If you are looking for a nice brunch spot, go here!

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

Food, service, and ambiance were all excellent! We arrived right before closing and our server,…read moreMary, made our visit perfect! We had the open faced tuna melt and the sweet potato biscuit meal, plus ordered baked goods from the attached bakery. You MUST visit the bakery! You won't believe all the goodies!

Nice brunch spot with good food!…read more We'd give it around a 3.5 stars. The menu has some great options for everyone. The caramel apple pancakes were too smothered with the apple topping, but still pretty good. The turkey BLT was nice, just needed a side of ranch or something. Sadly the indoor/outdoor atmosphere let in so many bugs. Our food came out pretty quick, but some other things like refills and condiments came out slow. Overall, a good spot for brunch.

I haven't been to this restaurant in years, and now I can't stop coming back! First of all, the…read moreservice is 10/10. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We have two little ones, and they are always so gracious and accommodating. Second, the food is 10000000/10! Wow talk about flavor! Our family's favorite go-to's are the ground beef and cheese empanadas, the kids pabellon, and our ALL time favorite is the arepa llanera fried. WOW!!! So my picky toddler LOVES the food here! Their rice and beans are cooked to perfection and my son who doesn't eat a ton of meat, will eat the shredded beef here! Our favorite thing about the arepa is the sauce they put on the steak with the freshness of the cheese and creaminess of the avocado with the tomato. omg my mouth is watering as I'm typing! We seriously LOVE it here! Those are my recommendations!

I've been eyeing this spot for a while since it's not too far from where i live, and i haven't…read moreexperienced venezuelan food before. upon arrival, i was the only one in the building (but that didn't last for long). the spot is pretty cozy, and they have an upstairs and a patio space outside. i opted to eat inside bc it was super hot outside. i started off with their strawberry margarita. it has such a great flavor. i think they used some type of strawberry syrup or puree, but it was very refreshing. then i went ahead and ordered a side of sweet plantains, the arepa de queso de mano, and the arepa catira. the sweet plantains and the arepa catira were a hit. i didn't expect the arepa to be as filled as it was. i wasn't that big of a fan of the arepa de queso de mano. not sure what i was really expecting, but i would pass on that that next time around. my server was super friendly and was able to suggest a few items. i think the next time, i would be tempted to try one of the plates.

For someone like me that is allergic to soy, a lot of restaurants use soybean oil for frying, I…read morecould actually eat fried food here. I had the fresh flounder sandwich (outstanding) the fries were great too! We will be back !

I've wanted to try Stony's for quite a while so my friend and I decided to stop in for lunch around…read more1pm on a Saturday. It was challenging to find parking but thankfully, we were able to find a spot right in the front. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were seated right away. With it being lunch time, we assumed we would be able to grab some lunch but to our surprise, they were serving brunch and we were only able to order off the brunch menu. We were slightly confused and definitely didn't have taste for breakfast items so we had to choose from a small selection of non-breakfast items. We started with Palomas. The drink menu only included the drink prices for Happy Hour, and it definitely wasn't Happy Hour, so we weren't sure how much the drinks were. The server mentioned one price, then came back and told us another price but either way, all that would've been eliminated if the prices were on the menu. After looking over the brunch menu, my friend didn't see anything appetizing so she asked if they could make a BLT Sandwich, which wasn't on the menu, and they agreed. I decided on the Crab Cake Sandwich. The food was served in decent time. My friend had an end piece of tomato on her sandwich, which was disappointing. Our server took her sweet time checking on us so and we literally had to flag down another server just to get ketchup. My sandwich didn't even come with remoulade sauce that was supposed to be added. I did enjoy my sandwich though, it was very tasty. I also ordered the Bourbon Glaze Wings 'to-go' and they were delicious. From not being able to order from a lunch menu, to our server not being attentive at all, our experience wasn't that great. We also had to battle flies the entire time we were there, and we were sitting inside so that was a bit frustrating. The restaurant is located right by the Marina and it has great views but the service left a lot to be desired. I may return for dinner in hopes of a better experience but it probably won't be any time soon.

Best thin crust pizza in all of Hampton roads/Virginia Beach. Light and perfectly cooked. They know…read morewhat they're doing!

Really like this place. It's very cozy and doesn't have a lot of table seating, but there were…read moreseveral seats at the bar. They earned bonus points from me because the bar also had purse hooks. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Several checked on us or delivered items during our visit. We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer, and a three cheese pizza for lunch. The meatballs were good, they weren't amazing, but they're good. I expected them to be a little larger, but they were hot and had lots of sauce to dip our bread in. The pizza was what we came for, and it did not disappoint. The crust was chewy and a bit charred on the bottom. It was not oily at all. Which I absolutely love. The ingredients were fresh, and it came out in a timely manner. They had a large variety of drinks, but all of them were in cans in a cooler. They also provide a pitcher of water at your table. I really like this place and I would've definitely given them a 5-star rating had they had fountain drinks and larger meatballs. Will be adding them to our rotation!

Great service. Very friendly and warm. not to mention the food is amazing. Most of my lunches comes…read morefrom here. can't get enough.

Drove there from Oceanfront to see sign on front door saying it's closed, traveling to see family…read more A tenant from next door said this restaurant has been closed for 2 months and they don't think it will ever again reopen. Call first before attempting to go there.

When you walk in, I felt so relax. The decor is rustic beach themed. All the artwork is for sale…read more.. just a cute place. The food is amazing. The staff is very friendly and made some great recommendations! They have a regular menu and additional seasonal menu too. I don't think that you can go wrong by going here!

It is a goal of my partner and I to visit all of the eateries along Shore Drive before the military…read moreships us out of here. Last Saturday, we visited Simple Eats. My hubby ordered a classic staple on their menu - simple reuben with a sweet tea, while I decided to try something on their summer menu - A flatbread with watermelon mint drink. The flatbread consist of peaches, goat cheese, honey, basil and drizzle of balsamic vinegar. We both found out meals to be a good portion, leaving us full without be stuffed. My flatbread had a good balance of sweet from the peaches, a little salt from the cheese, and acidity of the vinegar. Our server was attentive; checking in with us and engaging. The only reason why I am rating this place a 4 is because: 1. The watermelon mint drink didn't taste like anything. The watermelon used to make the drink wasn't very sweet and didn't have any mint flavor. 2. The host that sat us down was a bit rude to one of his colleagues, whom was suggesting another place to sit us.