Came in for the lunch special and had such a great experience!…read more The service was fantastic! Quick, friendly, and wonderful! It wasn't super busy during lunch, and our food came out fast! The biscuits and jams are a must try, the blueberry and peach jam are fantastic. We both did the half sandwich with a side and got so full! A great, cheap, lunch special! This place has a great southern vibe, but still feeling modern and bright. Loved our experience!

Catching a show at the Sandler Center and wanted to have dinner with friends to catch up prior to…read more Parking on street is limited, but parking garage just around the corner made for easy access. Made reservations, plenty of room upon arrival for both inside and outside seating. Casual atmosphere to enjoy good comfort foods in nice setting. Many breakfast items perfect for a brunch meeting. Started with fried pickles and fried green tomatoes on grits. Both flavorful little oily, but to be expected with deep fry. Smash burger was cooked perfectly and tasted great (friends perspective). I had the meatloaf as I wanted a good old comfort food item and it was a good combo with the sauce that tasted great. There are some good specials as well. I forgot to snap a photo, but it was $6 margs on Thursday and well worth it!

Everything was great... the waitress... Chole.. the waitress…read morewas really... super. Beer.. only had two.. was top Notch!!!!! Food was .. I'm thinking Might be our favorite place.

Stopped by Three Notch'd Brewing before a concert at the Virginia Beach Amphitheatre to avoid the…read morecrowded spots closer towards the concert. When you walk in, it's an open vibe with plenty of space inside and a wrap around bar. There's also a decent outdoor seating area if you wanted to sit outside! We chose to sit at the bar, and the bartender was super friendly and patient. She let me sample a few beers before I picked the Virginia Light Pilsner. I really appreciate when places let you taste before committing, it's always a plus! For food, we got the pretzel bites, served with a house-made beer cheese and a tangy, grainy mustard. I love me some beer cheese. I was surprised that the pretzel bites tasted a bit like donut holes. They were softer and sweeter than the typical pretzel, but honestly, I'd order them again. We also split the boneless chicken bites with the citrus bourbon BBQ sauce. The sauce was really flavorful with a nice mix of sweet and tangy. And of course, fries on the side. Crispy and the perfect amount to split for two. All in all, it was a great spot for a casual bite and some local brews before a show.

This little hole in the wall by the j mart/ food lion is so quaint you can barely see it, but once…read moreyou're in there you are in a world of food goodness. Service was fast, nice and homey, just like a nice old school diner. Waitress came up to us often and I believe one of the owners or maybe the older folks came to us and called us hunny and you cannot get that service anymore. We got the biscuits and gravy and reuben and they pretty much slap. I can't say I've had a bad sammich/ biscuits, but those were pretty good. Overall, it's the kindness and the sweetness that got me. 10/10

Service is good. Waitress checked in with us a couple of times. First time here, ordered their…read morecorned beef hash special as it seems it's highlighted on the menu as recommended. Corned beef was not as chunky as I had expected. It had a lot of potato bits which was too much potatoes as the corned beef hash was sitting on a bed of roasted potatoes. Sunny side up eggs were cooked perfectly, Ambiance is typical neighborhood grill cafe. Wish they used newer mugs - mine was slightly chipped and cracked! Coffee was typical, wish it was more robust and less bitter; I normally just have cream no sugar.

Delivery was fast and food was good but my order was wrong. They offered for me to come in to fix…read moreit but I don't have the ability to go there l. If you order a build it up option, it says it comes with lettuce tomato onion pickles included but mine did not. I also ordered a kid burger but received some type of cake instead. My kid was thrilled lol. Still good food though and they were really nice!

Burger was alright. Fries were good. Delivery was very fast. Pretty good for a late night burger!read more

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

OWNER and STAFF Are awesome Killer all the way around,…read more Food is great ,service is great Great neighborhood bar.

Friendly staff, great food and drink specials. Thursday French dip is a banger. Chill atmosphere…read more They just re-felted the pool tables too!

Sloppy Seconds Bar & Grill is located along Holland Rd. and is near the Holland Plaza Shopping…read moreCenter in Virginia Beach. They are just south of where Holland Rd. merges into Independence Blvd. My most recent visit here was on April 23, 2026. From the outside of the business, it does stand out a bit with the large name above the entrance. You can definitely see it if you look from Holland Rd. I had seen it too when traveling down that road, but I finally came in for the first time on March 10, 2026 after leaving the Voter Registrar's Office not too far from there. Upon entering, it wasn't too busy yet, but it was a little before 4 pm, so it was still early for the evening dinner rush. The inside of the place definitely has the bar scene vibe with the bar area and televisions showing sports there, with closed captioning on. One of the bartenders said we could find a spot to be seated. My mom and I went to one of the booths available. It was just seconds later that our server came over, welcomed us here, bringing menus over, and introduced herself. The first question is always asking about what to drink. I continue to go with my usual, which is water with lemons, while my mom got Coke. After having some time to look over the menu, when we got our drinks, my mom and I were both ready to order. I decided to go with the Sloppy Joe Samich with Onion Rings as the side item, but subbing Pepper Jack Cheese instead of American Cheese. My mom decided to do an appetizer as the main course, which was the Loaded Nachos Half Size Portion. A little less than 10 minutes later, our food orders came to the table, and they looked really good, and when we went to try it out, they were definitely hot too. The Sloppy Joe Samich ended up being really good and hit the spot for me. The onion rings were good too, and were a bit of an indulgence for me. My mom really liked the Loaded Nachos and that had good flavor to it as well. Our server also told us about various specials they have through the week, so this would warrant future visits for us too. The next few visits would be on Thursdays, as they have a $7 Burger Night Special beginning at 5 pm. For those next visits (including the most recent one, except for the April 6 visit), I would end up getting the Bacon Cheeseburger With Fries (additional cost to change the side item for specials). My mom also did a few types of burgers on these visits, one being the Cowboy Burger. Every time, the burgers came out as expected and hot. The fries were really good too, as I usually do pepper on them instead of salt. There was one additional visit on April 6th, which was a Monday. We came in that day for the Fried Shrimp Basket Special. That one comes with Fried Shrimp and Fries, and is available all day. The shrimp were really good and filling too. Overall, the food, service, atmosphere, and specials have been great here. I really feel like they are a hidden gem. When it comes to sodas, they did carry Coke products, but as of the middle of April 2026, they are now serving Pepsi products. I want to note that there is a 3% order processing fee, likely for anyone paying by a card instead of cash. Even when I have been there at busier times, parking was never an issue. It feels like a family atmosphere too. On the most recent visit, they even stated that they notice us as regulars here now. If you're looking for a different place that serves more than just burgers, this place is worth checking out, as I have not seen a place around yet that has the Sloppy Joe type samich.

Perfect place for cold beer, good bar food, and a Tar Heel basketball game. The staff is incredibly…read morefriendly and happy to put your closest TV on the game you want.

We stopped by Hair of the Dog Eatery for breakfast. There was little to no wait, because we arrived…read moreright as they were opening. ;) We chose this restaurant for one of our breakfast outings because 1. it was close to our hotel (about a 10-15 minute drive from the Oceanfront) and 2. it is dog-friendly. The both of us, well three of us if you count the dog, enjoyed our meals. I went with the doggy-style version of the Chicken n Waffles. This take on the classic dish included: a bacon-infused waffle, fried chicken thigh, sausage gravy, candied bacon, and bourbon maple syrup. Overall, I enjoyed the dish with the small exceptions that the batter made the waffle really heavy for my personal tastes. I'm more of a fan of light, fluffy waffles. Unfortunately, I did not know this at the time, but the kitchen puts the syrup on the waffle for you. Personally, I like to add my own syrup because I do not like too much syrup on my waffles (and pancakes). However, those two minor issues did not take away from the dish. Also, the other aspects of the dish made up for those minor inconveniences. My partner ordered the Pongo, which was served with a fried chicken thigh, cheddar biscuit, scrambled egg, sausage gravy, house potatoes. If you are a fan of Bloody Marys, the restaurant has a selection of 4 or 5 interesting Bloody Marys. I went with the Porky's Revenge, which had bacon-infused vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix and a bacon-dusted rim. Both of us were quite pleased with our selections. Also, come here hungry because the serving sizes are quite large. Because of the large serving sizes, I thought the prices were relatively fair compared to other places the area. Actually, I would change "fair" to "generous". Both of our dishes were about 17 bucks with the 4ish dollar 'doggy style' add on. Generally speaking, our waitress was really on the ball. Although we were sitting outside, she frequently checked in us and was very professional while being funny. Hopefully, we can make another stop here during our next Va. Beach vacation adventure.

I always find the hair of the dog such a great place to eat. Great drinks. Great food. Happy stuff…read more I got the chicken and waffle, which was a fried chicken thigh with bacon infused waffle. Oh man, I should've gotten the extra sausage gravy because it is such a sin. Great vibes here in this location.