I'm trying out this soul food restaurant for the first time today…read more I've ordered the fried shrimp basket with cabbage and potato salad. They have unsweetened tea and they have Splenda. I've also ordered the beef liver and onions with cabbage and macaroni and cheese to go for supper. The shrimp, cabbage and potato salad were very delicious! The liver was a little tough and not as enjoyable. The macaroni and cheese is delicious. The hospitality was good.

Incredibly unprofessional. Just in town and left there. Place practically empty and they tell…read moreme they can't take my food order for an hour! How does to go orders take priority over a customer standing in directly in your establishment? Stay away from this place. A completely straight hood business ethic!!!

I ordered med rare Prime Rib, husband ordered medium. Both servings were good sized but overcooked…read more Server acknowledged they were having some problems where they were temporarily storing their meat- said maybe that's why it turned out that way...- said she'd mention it to the kitchen . It tasted ok/ but def not freshly cooked. No cream for the coffee and the lemon cream cake was COLD not cool - seemed like it wasn't quite defrosted long enough The meal sadly, was disappointing. Could have been a good spot to make a regular drop in. The room was nicely kept, beautiful woodwork and nice table setting/ but cant recommend this place it to friends.

Howletts is a great venue and a Chester VA institution. Established originally in 1749…read more(pre-America, folks) and the current version in 1987. The new owner was busting his hump waiting tables due to a shortage of personnel, that was a nice touch. Hands on entrepreneur's are my kind of people.

The ambiance is of a typical bar scene. Large outdoor dining space. We ate inside. The staff were…read moreattentive but not overly friendly. I'd say they were indifferent. The menu was interesting with clever names such as "Cluck around and find out". The wait time wasn't very long on food. Refills timely. The food was decent. I had the Queso Burger which did lack seasoning despite being submerged in a pool of cheese. I love the idea. The burgers were cooked well done which is totally fine since I wasn't given the option for temp request. They were just dry patties. O rings were hitting. I'll probably be back. Check them out.

There's was a long wait when we arrive and definitely understand why, food and drink were good…read more They do offer out door seating, would be great especially when the weather gets better. We received good service the whole time. Inside seating definitely got to listen to great music from the cooks, their playlist was on point. Inside is a bit small but cozy. The strawberry lemonade mimosa didn't taste like strawberry at all, looks and taste like lemonade. Food was really good tho. The cinnamon french toast shooter was delicious as well.

Sorry folks no pictures of our meals today. You're just gonna have to take my word that they were…read moregreat! We have been bragging to some friends about this place for some time now and they wanted to give it a try. For me and the wifey I think this might have been our 4th here. Each of our meals were plentiful for the money. Each of us left full. As for service: our young lady was very attentive to us. She must have checked in on us 3-4 times. I highly recommend this place for breakfast. So if you're a local or someone traveling I95 - stop on in a get a great meal.

In my continuing efforts to get a hot dog in each incorporated city and county in Virginia, I…read morepulled into Keystone Grill for a late lunch on a Wednesday in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Because Keystone Grill sits inside the Truck and Tractor museum there is plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is just inside the museum on the left. Go straight to the Bob's Big Boy, then turn left. :) The vibes inside are great and you can look right into the museum from the restaurant. It's a great set-up. Booths line the windows and there is a long counter/bar for seating as well. When I put Keystone Grill into my GPS it said "Closing Soon" and that I'd arrive about 10 minutes before they closed (3:00pm). So I called ahead and got my hot dog and a side salad to go. I arrived at 2:47pm and was glad I had called. My order was hot and ready to go. I took it back outside to enjoy in the car. The hot dog was BIG and definitely loaded up with chili and cheese. Chili had really good flavor too. The side salad was a nice size and had fresh ingredients. This is a fun stop and I'd recommend it to others.

The grille at this golf club offered a casual dining experience and was exactly what my friends and…read moreI were looking for! We sat in this well appointed restaurant in a big round table near the spacious bar. In the front was a stage with a singer, which was pretty entertaining. Our server was nice and efficient. We ordered pizzas, club sandwiches and burgers; all the food was great and we enjoyed our meals! The prices were reasonable as well! The restrooms were clean too! Such lovely views and a wonderful time was had by all! We will come again!

We visited on a rainy day and the view is still fantastic!…read moreThree of us met for lunch. We were greeted with a big smile and we were able to choose our own seats. Service was friendly and not rushed. Drinks were refilled promptly and our lunches were delivered at the same time after only a short wait. Everyone enjoyed their lunches. Whenever I see a Reuben on the menu it is my go to choice. There was plenty of tasty corned beef on a sourdough rye lightly toasted bread and just enough sauerkraut to tickle my tastebuds. My friend's pork barbecue sandwich was loaded with flavorful meat on a brioche bun. My other friend enjoyed the quesadillas. The fries are excellent. We had a very enjoyable visit and we stayed around to watch some Olympic events on the tv. I highly recommend trying The Grille at Magnolia Green. One does not have to golf to enjoy the friendly ambiance and cuisine.

On a friday during lent, looking for a place with seafood near our hotel. What a great place!…read moreWalked in to live music and got seated right away. The place is warehouse size HUGE, so i doubt they ever completely pack out. The low country seafood boils are amazing, and very generously portioned. My daughter opted for king crab legs and they were perfect. The seasoning and sauce was lick your plate clean kinda yummy! Me & spouse had the fried catfish, which was amazing. Perfectly fried and seasoned. Clam chowder was new england style. Delicious, but not hot. Just warm. We were so hungry we didnt send back. Got a local IPA on tap. It was warm & stale. Our server was so kind & honest about it. She shared that several people returned their tap beers that day because they were warm, and admitted she didn't know enough about beer to help me so the bartender would come over. Wow! That's outstanding customer service! Apparently the IPAs in bottles were EXPIRED as per the very nice bartender. So I got a Sam Adams instead. Whatever, you're here for the seafood and it is excellent. Just disappointed with a huge bar, you would expect the beer to be ok. Our server, i wish i could remember her name because she was so nice and smiley. Definitely would return here if in area again. This was a pit stop on a roadtrip vacation.

Food was amazing, Tasted great was super hot (temperature wise). I got 1 pound of Headless Shrimp…read moreand a pound of Black Mussels. The Shrimp was heavenly and the Mussels were delicious and HUGE. Got both in garlic butter. The staff were very friendly and extremely fast. I highly recommend them!

I have wanted to dine at Maria's Old Town 21 for a few years & finally this week I got to realize…read moremy wish to dine there. The entrance to the restaurant was like walking into Italy. The decor was absolutely breathtaking. The space itself is HUGE. There is ample space for large groups, as well as, space to accommodate special events. I literally could not get enough of just looking at the Beauty & Majesty of the restaurant. Once we were seated, our server Steve was courteous, attentive & knowledgeable about menu options. We ordered the She Crab & Mushroom soups as appetizers, as well as, the Oysters Rockefeller. Our soups were bursting with flavor & very fulfilling. Both soups were seasoned perfectly. The Oysters Rockefeller were ample in size & earthy in flavor. They were not the best both my daughter & I had tasted but they were also not the worst either. As our entrees, we ordered the Baked Sicilian Spaghetti & the Seafood Pasta with vodka sauce. Both dishes were absolutely delicious & the portion sizes were substantial. We definitely had leftovers. Although this was my first visit to this establishment, I literally cannot wait to return. It was the perfect location for a peaceful& fulfilling lunchtime dining experience. I highly recommend trying Maria's Old Town 21, you WILL NOT be disappointed ‍

Overall, loved everything! I loved how the place looked inside! Couldn't decide between the…read morespaghetti or chicken Alfredo so I let the waitress. She said she likes both but the Alfredo sauce more because they make that fresh for every order. So I went with the chicken Alfredo. And it satisfied my expectations and cravings for pasta!! I got a cheesecake to go and it's delicious as well! Very soft, melts in your mouth! I would go again if I lived in Virginia!

I can't believe I've lived here this long and never tried The Reserve Restaurant & Bar at the…read moreHighlands before! It was absolutely delicious. I visited on June 4th for my birthday dinner with my best friend. We arrived around 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday and didn't need a reservation. The restaurant is located in the Highlands community on a golf course, though you'd never know it from the atmosphere. There was a bingo event happening in the main dining room, so we were seated in the bar area. At first I was hesitant, but it turned out to be perfect. The space had a full-length bar with a separate dining area, and while sports were playing on large TVs, the sound was off so it never distracted from dinner. Our waitress, Jenna, was fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, and every recommendation she made was spot on. She didn't miss a thing and handled everything with a smile. I ordered the whipped piña colada, which was dangerously delicious! For appetizers, we shared the crab and shrimp dip and the steak and cheese egg rolls. The dip was amazing, especially paired with the soft pita-style bread instead of hard chips. The egg rolls were perfectly crispy and filled with melty steak and cheese. For our entrées, I had the shrimp tacos and my friend ordered the sweet Thai salmon. We both chose jasmine rice and roasted corn as our sides. Everything was seasoned well, and after trying a bite of the salmon, I can honestly say this is the first restaurant where I'll confidently order salmon for myself next time. The only minor complaint we had was that the rice portion was small--it was so good that three forkfuls just weren't enough! Even though we were stuffed, we took home slices of the banana pudding cheesecake. It was delicious and balanced the banana pudding flavor without taking away from the cheesecake itself. This family-owned restaurant is a must-visit if you're in the area. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

I always enjoy dining at the Reserve. Usually great dining. We areived after church for brunch…read moreand a baby christening at a local church. Dani was our server today, she did a phenomenal job for out party of 11 adults and 4 children. Our family lost my dear sister and we are mourning, so we are al l quite emotional and just all over the place rn. Dani made things easy anticipating our wants. Ambiance is always classy, clean and bright. I hope to return when the menu changes seasonally. The she carb soup todsy was bland and plain. Chicken piccatta lacked flavor ,