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.

Both the pulled pork and beef brisket were excellent. After living in NC for years, it was some of…read morethe best I've ate in a long time. The staff were wonderful too. Great experience.

Im so glad we finally went to Luna Sea. It was my bday and I wanted seafood. We came late afternoon…read morebefore the crowd and were served by a very nice waiter and bar tender Joe. Its locally owned 27 years and they have leveled up with their food choices. We had the nachos, crab dip, burger, and shrimp tacos. 10/10 food! Mocktails and cocktails soo yummy! The place turns into a great venue spot in their back deck and ooen front bar which makes you feel like your in another world. Very awesome, we cant wait to go back! Specials during the week and they even do brunch on sundays! New fav spot.

This place was absolutely awesome! The staff was welcoming and attentive, and I love that it's…read morereservation-only, it keeps the vibe intimate with a really nice ambience. We had the crab egg rolls to start, and they were delicious. We also had the calamari appetizer and the crab claws both were amazing. I ordered the pasta with braised beef, my man had the lamb chops, and my friend had the Jerk Shrimp Pasta . Everything was packed with flavor. The sauce on the lamb chops was so good I would eat it on anything. The drinks were great as well balanced and really well-made. Overall, an amazing dining experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be back!

Could not wait to check out Privacy! We used to LOVE Privilege, and this spot has the same owners…read more Privacy is an intimate, upscale spot. It gives date night, grown and sexy vibes. Everything from the service to the drinks to the food was 10/10! I have no complaints and will definitely be back! I highly recommend the crab egg rolls and the crab fried rice. I also recommend "Password" if ordering drinks! The only thing I will say is this venue is a lot smaller than Privilege, so I would definitely recommend getting reservations!

Glass Light Restaurant was a 100 out of 10!!! It's located right behind the front desk of the…read morehotel. Very open, spacious, and of course artsy! The service made me feel like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. They were very attentive and never let your water run out. They replaced every utensil after each course. Very professional and charismatic. The FOOD let me tell you. We loved every. single. item. The complimentary appetizer was absolutely scrumptious. All the small plates (we got 3), plates licked clean. The asparagus? Perfection. Tuna tartare? Refreshing. Beef carpaccio? I don't usually like, but this I loved. My husband got the filet mignon and it was the best filet mignon we've ever tried. I got the seared scallops and it was soo good. We even thought that since it was more of a "fancy" place that the portions would be smaller, nope. They were so filling that we wanted dessert but had no room in our stomachs for it... We are already planning our next visit lol. Please go visit this place if you haven't already.

The appeal of this restaurant is definitely in the atmosphere. Celebrated our anniversary here and…read moreit was cool to be able to walk around with our wine and look at the art. Food wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing. Portions are kind of small. We left without any leftovers. Service was good

Ate here today and enjoyed the experience. Kinda dive bar-ish with great food! The only negative…read morething was another patron that was incredibly loud and obnoxious. I had the burnt ends (great flavor, small portion) and my wife had the Nashville Hot sandwich (very good). The bourbon selection is very good and the service from the bar was great! Give it a try!

This was such a disappointment. I hardly ever give1 star reviews, but every item we tried was a…read moredisappointment. For 3 people, with no drinks, it was $93. Burnt ends -- chewy and fatty! Nothing crisp. I wouldn't even like it if it were advertised as just brisket Chicken -- bland, and parts of it were a weird texture Bbq beans -- fine Mac and cheese -- not enough cheese Service was friendly and they have a nice back patio to eat, plus indoor tables. Street parking was easy. Unfortunately, when there is nothing good to say about the food at a BBQ restaurant, those points don't really help

First thing I have to say... This is not Gordon Ramseys Restaurant, so please don't get excited to…read morego and be mad when it's not him. I will say? Cheaper prices for SURE lol. I go to HK too many times. The place is everything you can ask for in a bar. Cheap drinks, great food, happy hour damn near all day and the staff are always nice. They are always playing good music, going thru their slideshow on the tv with everyone up there (except me for some reason), or they got the game on and everyone is feening for a spot at the bar. When I work in downtown they are always a viable option for food and when I'm out on the weekends they are the place to go for a nice drink and maybe a pre snack before the main event of the night or the food that's gonna get me through until I get home from a great night. Also! They have daily deals! Monday they have Pizza and Wine half off, Tuesday they have margs for cheap and some tacos and quesadillas on sale, Wednesday is Steak Dinner Date night (2 for $22 bucks you can't beat that anywhere), and Thursday is the day you'll see me for burger night with $2 PBRs. Haven't been to HK yet? Then you're missing out. If you have been and didn't like it? You gotta try again something must've been wrong with you that day. If you're like me and go all the time? Then come say hi next time and shoot if you're cool I'll even say hi back! haha!

On a Saturday night, seated promptly luckily. Ordered wings - hot honey and lemon pepper, fried…read moreextra hard and was so good and hot! The southwestern egg rolls and mozzarella sticks were also filling and delicious. Alex was a great waitress. Great apps for sure and casual atmosphere. No linkage to Gordon Ramsey.

We found ourselves in downtown Norfolk and opted for dinner at Gershwin's on Granby Street…read more Gershwin's continues to deliver a polished dining experience, pairing New Orleans-inspired cuisine with attentive, professional service. It's the kind of establishment that understands both execution and consistency--two qualities that are increasingly rare and always appreciated. The shrimp and grits remains a signature highlight. The Creole sauce offers a restrained heat, balanced by a layered depth of flavor that speaks to careful preparation rather than excess. The shrimp are properly cooked, retaining a delicate snap, while the stone-ground grits provide a well-seasoned, creamy foundation. Each component is thoughtfully prepared, and together they form a cohesive dish that feels both composed and satisfying--an authentic nod to Cajun tradition without unnecessary embellishment. Gershwin's stands as a reliable fixture in the downtown dining scene. For those seeking a refined take on Southern and New Orleans classics, it is well worth the visit--and a strong example of the quality found within Norfolk's local restaurant community.

It would be zero stars if possible. And I can honestly say that I've eaten in restaurants across…read morethe world and the US, at many different price points and this was hands down the worst culinary experience of my life. If this restaurant was in an area that was even moderately competitive they would have been put out of business. The bar seems adequate but it was almost like they stopped serving food and forgot to tell anyone. I swear I'm not making this up, this actually happened: 1) it took over 2.5 hours for the entrees to come out. One came out so early that by the time the second set came out they were already done. 2) The only appetizer that was ordered that actually came out, arrived after the entree was done. 3) One person's order had to be changed 5x because the waiter kept coming back to say they're out. When his pork chop finally arrived, it was undercooked and not eatable. 4) Nothing was offered in any way as a comp, nor any real apology If you go, be wary. There is no way they were this thoroughly incompetent in every single aspect of the food services industry without practice.

They have a great happy hour... I don't know about regular dinner... I don't stay any later and a…read moregreat place to celebrate your birthday!

Update (April 2026)…read more Came back on a Sunday around 3PM, and the service did a full 180. We were seated quickly, and our server Erin was on it. Great attitude, attentive, and things actually came out in a timely manner. Love to see it. I ordered a mojito and they did not play in my face. Made it properly with club soda instead of Sprite, so points were definitely earned there. Now... the food? Yeah, we need to talk. We ordered the brunch special, oxtails with biscuits and gravy. First of all, I'm almost positive that was pot roast in an oxtail costume. Let's start there. The biscuits? Giving frozen-from-a-bag, baked a little too long for good measure. But the real villain of the plate was that gravy. Because what do you mean this clearly didn't come from the meat? It tasted like it came straight out of a jar... probably store brand at that. And I'm just confused because gravy is literally one of the easiest things to make if you already cooked the meat. Why are we cutting corners here? So yes, we were seated quickly, treated well, and the drinks were solid. But the food? Absolutely not. If you're coming here hungry and expecting a good meal (which I was), please eat before you arrive. If you're coming for drinks, music, and a good vibe, then you'll have a great time.