I had a great experience here! The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and well organized, and the…read morestaff was fast, friendly, and knew the menu inside and out. The food arrived promptly, was prepared perfectly, and everything we tried was delicious. The collard greens were the highlight for me--they tasted like someone's grandmother had been cooking them all day for a Sunday family gathering. I'm very particular about my collards, and these were top-notch! I'm not even local, but this restaurant has officially made my "worth the drive" list. I'll definitely be coming back to try brunch next time!

Pulease, tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-star reviews…read more I was recently looking for a restaurant with BBQ beef ribs and came across 'Smoke'. I looked at the reviews and knew I had to give it a try. When we arrived, my wife and I were quickly seated by the Host. And then we waited. And waited. About 10 min later, I told the Host that we had not seen a waitress yet. He was apologetic and promised to find them for us. A few minutes later, the Waiter showed up and took our orders. I fully planned to order the beef ribs, but the cost of $38 was so far outside the norm that I just couldn't do it. (They actually have a sampler platter that costs $66!!) I ended up ordering the half BBQ chicken, BBQ beans and potato salad. My wife ordered the pulled pork platter, sweet potato fries and Mac & Cheese. Both orders came out quickly, but the first thing I noticed about my dinner was that I was having to 'saw' my chicken to eat it. Most BBQ chicken I have ordered at other restaurants is tender to falling apart. But this one definitely fought back, and though the flavor was not bad, I kept having to add the table-side BBQ sauce (which was good) to flavor it. The beans were nothing special- they were BBQ beans. Frankly the best part of my order was the potato salad which was quite good - a bit more mayonnaisey than normal potato salad, but I found that I actually liked that aspect of it. A couple of times during the meal, the waiter stopped by to see if we needed anything which was good to see. My wife said her pulled pork was okay but also needed supplemental BBQ sauce. She said the Mac and cheese was good, but that the sweet potato fries were overcooked. She ended up not eating them which is very unusual for her. Towards the end of the meal, I ran out of tea and started looking for the waiter. When he did show up, I asked for a refill. He disappeared for an interminable amount of time and then finally returned with our bill. I was still sitting there with an unfinished meal and an empty glass, and still had to remind him that I still needed a refill, and had been waiting for it for a while. He admitted that he had forgotten it, but then actually sat down next to us, seeming to have problems entering our bill in their handheld 'point of sale' device. I asked him again if he could get my drink first. He finally handed me the device to pay the bill and dashed off. He was gone a while again, with me still waiting on my drink. I finally just gave up finishing the meal without something to wash it down with. The Waiter finally came back with a 'tea to go' for me. Though I had planned to order desert for the two of us, we just paid the bill and left, checking off one more restaurant that does not understand that they are in the food AND customer service business. So again, someone tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-stars.

This place is amazing! The service was wonderful & perfectly timed. Everyone was so nice. The…read moreambience calm with the perfect lighting; not bright and not too dark. The food was beyond fantastic! Ordered: -Wagyu New York strip (cooked perfectly) with Mac & 6 Cheeses (pictured) -New York strip with asparagus topped with a Béarnaise sauce -Dessert special Lemon Blueberry cake (pictured) was glorious because it was perfectly balanced & chocolate cake with a raspberry sauce they dubbed "The Matilda" cake which we took to-go home (pictured). *insert Janice's "Oh .. My .. God!"* Highly recommend!! Update: since we took "The Matilda" cake to go and I tried it this morning. *insert Janice's "Oh .. My .. God!"* It is to die for! While the decadence of it is there is every facet. Decadence isn't enough to describe it. Sweet but not too sweet, moist cake that also perfectly crumbles when you need it to crumble. It's dense but airy; I didn't know the was possible for cake and their pastry chef didn't for both cakes and we had. Creamy and perfectly bitter in all the right moments of chocolate. Rich but palatable....addictive.

Always a special time here by all. I thoroughly enjoy the steak, medium rare. The service almost…read morereads your mind. I love the high quality ingredients and lovely environment! Thank you for making another special memory for my family at your restaurant. You Rock!!!

I was driving around near my hotel and heard a live band playing familiar soul music. I decided to…read morepark and find out more about the place. I stumbled upon this restaurant with a lounge next to it. I dropped in for a drink so that I could listen to the awesome band. (I believe they're called the Fellas). Nonetheless, music was good and the vibes were "grown and chill". The drinks were a bit juice heavy, I barely tasted the alcohol but the service was good. I didn't order food but the people sitting next to said that they enjoyed their dinner.

Found this place while visiting our son and glad we have a new spot to go to when we come back…read more Parking was pretty easy early Saturday evening. Not sure how to describe the vibe- clean modern feel with a touch of cozy here and there - like the sofa when u first walk in. Pros: Cool sofa for waiting on a table or maybe cocktails? Krista was our server and she was delightful. Friendly and helpful - let us know her favorites and got our order in quickly since we couldn't take too long. Nice cocktail selection and even better range for apps and mains. Loved the ahi tuna flatbread!! Our favorite of the apps. Could have ordered for dinner and left very happy since it cost less too lol. Seared scallops were delicious- the sauce and fresh corn were amazing. Shrimp and grits had an impressive depth of flavor and the spinach and tomatoes were a unique addition. The black bass was also very good. Cons Prices on the higher side even for a fancy restaurant in Richmond. Didn't love the complimentary bread and butter: I appreciated trying to make the butter something unique- going for savory and sweet the white chocolate and herbs but the white chocolate didn't really work for us as an ingredient. Felt like the bread should've been crusty for butter like this and not the soft rolls they served. Didn't care for the pork belly appetizer. Instead of being crispy, it was just tough.

Great service and decent food /drink choices…read more "Sports" bar but happy the TVs were turned down and cc: used so that music was playing inside. Nice atmosphere

My boyfriend and I decided to stop by Pour Girls on a Saturday around 6pm. When we walked in, it…read morewas pretty packed so we stood at the front, waiting for someone to greet us. After a couple minutes, no one greeted us so I had to literally find someone to seat us. After I walked over to get someone's attention, a server found us a seat and wiped down the table for us. We were given some time to look over the menu and we decided to start with drinks and appetizers. We ordered the Dolce Vita Margarita, a Whiskey Sour and the Tuna Bites, ordered medium. The drinks were okay and the Tuna Bites were actually pretty good, but unfortunately, some were cooked well done while others were slightly medium rare. For our entrees, we chose the Crab Cake Dinner with Girl Sprouts & Mashed Potatoes and the Rasta Pasta. The Rasta Pasta came out first and had great flavor but it was lacking that jerk seasoning taste that you would get from traditional "Rasta Pasta". My sides were then brought out and the Girl Sprouts were great but the Mashed Potatoes definitely needed some salt. I was then served a Crab Cake Sandwich, which I didn't order, so I had to wait another 10 mins for my Crab Cakes, which came out a little burnt. Overall, I wish I can say I had a better experience. We also had to wait quite a while for our server to bring over some waters. She was very nice but just kept forgetting. This spot is very cute and has a nice vibe so it could've just been an off night but I'm not sure if I would return.

my waiter asked me how would i like my bacon cheeseburger cooked i said well done and she still…read moreburnt my burger i cant remember her name but other than that she was a good server

We stop here first every year for vacation. We know that the food and service is going to be…read moreamazing every time. The waiter we had was great. Very personable and attentive. Probably our favorite since we've been coming. The place is very cool. Always gets me in the mood for vacation and seafood. The tacos. Chicken tacos are big and filling. The sauce is very tasty and the slaw isn't super mayonnaise based like some. The bang bang shrimp taco was really good. I loved the spicy sauce. The rockfish taco was very good too. Spicy slaw was pretty good as well. The black beans were just black beans. But i liked them. My little one loved the buttered noodles. Especially when he brought out shaved parm cheese. We will continue to come back here every year.

Update: went back to return and they took care of everything and made it right…read more My husband went here with our daughter's softball group for dinner. I asked him to bring me back lemon pepper wings and get them to go. I have not tasted them, but when I open the box, the wings are black and tough to the touch. It appears that the grease is old and needs to be changed, but definitely overcooked. I did speak to the manager who was friendly and offered to make it right. Two stars for the friendly service.

Schooners in Newport News is one of our favorite spots. It has great vibes and good people. In my…read moreopinion, they have perhaps the best blackened tuna in Hampton Roads--if you like your tuna well done, which we do. The crab cake sandwich is also delicious. This is one of the places we visit at least once a month. If you're in the area, definitely give them a try!

I met some friends who had come in from out of town here. We made reservations, and am glad we did…read more The inside is quite tight on space, so I'd recommend the same if you're planning a night out. The vibe is warm and welcoming though. The food, as it should be is the star of the show. I ordered the Duck, which was the best duck I've had at a restaurant in a very long time. Some places can over cook it in an attempt to get that crispy skin, but here it was cooked to perfection. The skin was crispy, meat flavorful and juicy, and not overly greasy. The sweet potato puree was excellent and elevated the meal. The drinks menu was really good. Our friends are Wine Connessiuers and we're impressed with the selection. Not a Connessiuer myself, though I do enjoy a nice red every now and then, our selection was really good. Circa 1918 is a bit of a trip for us, but I'm sure we will be back and I'd recommend this place to anyone in the Newport News area.

Circa 1918 lives up to the hype. It's a tiny, charming joint nestled in the row of boutiques and…read morerestaurants in Historic Hilton Village. This has been high on my "want to try" for a long time and finally saw an opportunity with an available reservation, went for it and am so happy I did. I dined solo, which I rarely do, but this was the perfect place for it. It was apparent that most people dining were regulars. The owner was chatting with just about everyone and diners were popping over to other tables to say hello, as well. Felt like a very small town. Service was perfect - not overbearing, but perfectly timed for a good flow throughout dinner. Their menu changes often, so some of the items I loved, may not be available - but it does seem like their fried oysters are a mainstay and holy moly, they were delicious. I had one cocktail - I believe it was called Watermelon Sugar. It had vodka, aperol and fresh watermelon. Refreshing and smooth. I tried two apps: the fried oysters and the bao buns. Both were fantastic. Perfectly prepared, so much flavor. I think that next time, I would stick to the appetizer section and try many rather than getting an entree. I got the scallops, which were delicious, but the apps wow-ed me more. Prices aren't low, but you get what you pay for - really high quality dishes with lots of thought and execution embedded. I don't say this lightly - this has been added to my top 10 list in all of Hampton Roads!

The food was delicious with great portions sizes!! We got the quiche and steak tacos for brunch…read more The TOTs are a necessity. The server was so kind, and the Chef was awesome! The spot is relaxed with artsy decor. 10/10 recommend you try them out!

I am very disappointed with the service and food I received tonight at Venture…read more I ordered the pizza special of the day, and it was completely unacceptable. It was mostly bread with very little topping, and it did not resemble what I expected based on the description. What made the experience even more disappointing was seeing another customer receive a beautiful pizza that looked properly prepared. The difference in quality was striking. Because the pizza I received was so poorly made, I asked not to be charged for it. I don't enjoy complaining, but I felt this situation warranted it. I hope you will look into what happened and ensure that all customers receive the same quality and consistency.