Just visiting Norfolk for work and decided to look for decent food. I got the combination plate…read morewith chopped pork and chicken, with slaw and baked beans for the sides. While you're waiting for your order I highly recommend browsing the stories around the shop and get the story of Colonel Dan Johnson, a highly decorated special Ops veteran. I found the people there very friendly, the service was great (and fast) and the food was excellent. I'll definitely be there again.

Favorite BBQ spot in the area. Smells great driving by early in the day when they have all their…read moresmokers going. It's a hole in the wall location but great food. My co-workers introduced me to Johnson's years ago. BBQ is great but sides are pretty standard. I always leave stuffed.

My nephews and I were out for a food outing. We had appetizers at a nearby restaurant and hit…read moreRedwood Smoke Shack for the main event! We pulled up during what felt like a historic flood but apparently might just be another day in Norfolk. We arrived a bit after lunch hour and were able to order right away. You make your choices at the counter and then take the food to a covered seating area. (Good thing it's covered since it was pouring) I'll start by mentioning that every staff member we encountered was awesome, they all seemed into what they were doing and delivered a great experience. I was also impressed by the operation. They had everything you would need displayed in the seating area. Sauces, utensils, napkins, to go containers, and bags. No need to awkwardly look for anything. Hard to get this far into a review without mentioning the outstanding food. It's some of the best BBQ I've had! We went with the professional platter and added burnt ends. I enjoyed each and every item but the standout to me was the brisket, I've never had a juicier more tender piece of brisket in my life! Ribs were done really well also, the burnt ends had tons of flavor, the sausage was delicious, and the pulled pork and chicken were winners as well. The fries were better than expected, the Mac and cheese was tasty, and the broccoli salad worked really well with all that meat! Truly a feast!

We came to grab lunch on a Tuesday 2pm. They had a huge parking lot adjacent the building. It…read morewasn't busy. We had to put in the order at the counter first before grabbing a table in one of the shack style sitting areas. They had 7 different styles of meat and 9 different sides. They also sold snack, house made sauces and some merchandises of their brand. I ordered the 2 meat platter with beef brisket and chopped beef. Within few minutes of ordering, they brought the order out to the table. I liked the chopped beef but didn't like the brisket. Tried the burned end also that was good actually. The chicken nuggets I got for my daughter were the best. They were so tasty. The side of corn pudding was also excellent. The shack we sat in was really hot since there was no AC, just a normal fan was blowing air. It was self service so we got the utensils, soda and water. They had ketchup, vinegar, mustard, bbq and white sauces available in the condiment area. Overall it was a decent spot but bbq meat fell short in taste for me.

Brisket was amazing, ribs were not quite fall off the bone but easy to pull apart. Mac n cheese was…read moretasty, collard greens were cooked well and seasoned nicely and baked beans were good as well.

Love Mission Bbq. A favorite of the family, and friends. Great bbq, service etc. A +++++read more

I had the pleasure of meeting the proprietors of this BBQ establishment last evening; they…read moredelivered some food to my hotel. Now, here's the back story. Looking for something different than the places close to the hotel on Yelp I stumbled across "Hazed" the name made me stop to see what they offered. After I tried to order online, the app said, they did not deliver to my location, but, it was less than 3 miles I called, spoke to Keisha she said my husband and I will come!! Points for their customer service during these unprecedented times. When they got there we chatted a while. I discovered they were supposed to open a location on Virginia Beach before Covid 19 stalled them... but it's only a stall! Now let's talk about the food the brisket was good and the Hazed sauce made it even better. The Mexican corn was a nice change as well. The smoked wings where pippin hot and the rub used made them more flavorful, the Buffalo Haze sauce took them over the top. Even the Mac and cheese was on point. I ordered the banana pudding super rich and delish! Not disappointed at all! Kudos to Hazed and it's owners for good food and great customer service Blessings

Great experience and the food quantity was worth the price. Upon placing the order the Owner…read more(Husband) explained the wait time to be about 2 hrs, the food did take about 2.5 hrs but the Owner (Wife) apologize for the inconvenience. The order was perfect and still a good temperature even the fries. We had the Wings, Brisket, Pull pork Mac n cheese, slaw, mexcian corn, banana pudding, OG lemonade and the Hazed Lemonade. The meat was tender and held juices. The portion they give you is a nice size, it's packaged well with napkins and untinsels and labeled. I love the amount of barbecue sauce they give you. Once we chilled the banana pudding it was very good as well. Overall I highly recommend supporting Hazed. I look forward to them opening up a spot! Support Black Owned Businesses!!

Oh my!! Must try…read more Recommend to all. Something different My party was happy with everything. Thank you.

I was craving Jamaican food and heard nothing but great things about Cutlass Grille, so I couldn't…read morewait to try it out. Since it was a Wednesday evening, I figured it shouldn't be busy, but boy was I wrong lol. When we arrived, the wait was almost an hour and we contemplated leaving but thankfully, there were two, open seats at the bar, so my daughter and I decided to grab those seats and dine in. The restaurant was very colorful and vibrant and I loved all the Jamaican decor. The bar was just as packed and it took a while for someone to get us menus but after looking over the menu, we decided on the Brown Stew Chicken and the Curry Chicken. We also ordered Frozen Bob Marleys, which were very good. As we waited, we were able to hear the sounds of the band nearby and it made for a nice vibe. It took an hour for us to get our food but our server/bartender, Meka, was very sweet and apologetic. The Brown Stew Chicken was amazing! It was seasoned wonderfully and extremely flavorful. The Rice & Peas and Plantains were just as good. My daughter enjoyed her Curry Chicken as well. Neither one of us cared for the Mac & Cheese. Wednesdays are Groove on the Green, which is a free, Music Concert Series that Cutlass Grille hosts so I believe that's what caused it to be busy. Plus, we saw a few graduates out there as well having graduation dinners. Overall, I enjoyed my food but we definitely picked the wrong day to go. If I'm ever in the area, I would probably return in hopes for a better dining experience.

I was curious about barbecue in Norfolk so we got some takeout from The Fishin' Pig…read more I decided to get the fried green tomatoes and the beef brisket platter with extra brisket (because two people were sharing), collard greens, and green beans. I had a few allergy-related questions and was able to get answers quickly because the cashier checked with the kitchen. Unfortunately my questions were focused on dairy so we were surprised by the bacon on the beans and other meat (probably pork) under the collard greens. My husband doesn't eat pork so he ended up only eating the beef. The cashier said the order would only take about ten minutes so I enjoyed a quick drink at the bar while waiting. If we get a chance to return I'll probably get the fried green tomatoes and just beef brisket (no sides).

The best thing we had and the only thing we'd probably order again was the green beans. They were…read moreflavored so well - a nice bit of smokiness, good about of pepper, and perfectly salted. A couple specific food problems were: 1) Friend green tomatoes. Given the presentation, we asked our server if they were fried pickles. Nope! Okay, that's fine. At first. Thought they were just super hot and need a minute to cool down. But they were drenched in oil from the fryer. At first I tried dabbing them in the basket. Then, realizing that was doing no good and the breading was just going to be soggy, I took them out and blotted them on the brown paper table cover. We only at a few. Not good. 2) The meat - pulled pork, brisket, and Alaskan haddock - were all lacking flavor.

Fantastic food. You can typically find their food truck outside of a brewery or morning coffee…read moreshop, but they also cater. You HAVE to try their pulled pork on a Belgian waffle. They're amazing! Eric and his family are the best people and I would 100% recommend supporting this family business!!!

From the owner: Our business specializes in micro batch Rubs, BBQ, and Hot Sauces. We are an online retailer…read morebringing the passion for BBQ from our home to yours. At Jarhead BBQ, the sauce speaks for itself.

Dollar Hits Filipino Grill is a textbook definition of a hole in the wall restaurant. It is…read moreliterally tucked away in a gas station but it needs to shine. This small family owned business has something going on with their value offerings of Filipino cuisine. Now since it is a smaller operation and setup, it does not have the same variety as other bigger Filipino restaurant establishments in the area but it does not lack the flavor. I stopped in for some BBQ sticks and they are reasonably priced. I also noticed they had a full menu with pancit and items that are assumed to be made to order. They do not have much selection but I'm sure with time they will expand. I ordered the chicken and pork bbq sticks and it came out quickly. The meats were tender and marinated and the sauces of vinegar and chili sauce were a perfect match! I even placed an advance order for a future gathering due to the value of it. I will make sure to stop there every time I am in the area for some goodies. Please give it a shot everyone and give this small business a boost!

I was excited to try Dollar Hits after hearing good things and because I always enjoy trying…read moreFilipino food. The food itself was good, and I liked being able to sample a variety of items without spending a lot of money. One thing that caught me off guard was that it's located inside a gas station. That's not necessarily a deal breaker, but it wasn't quite what I expected going in. The staff was friendly, and the food seemed fresh, but it did take a while for our order to be prepared. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the experience didn't quite live up to my expectations. Nothing was bad, and I'd be willing to stop by again if I was in the area, but it's not a place I'd go out of my way for. If you're curious about Filipino street food, it's worth trying at least once and making up your own mind.

Everything was pretty decent. Green beans are likely from a can and the Mac n cheese doesn't have…read moremuch flavor. The chicken doesn't either until you put the sauce on it. Once the sauce is on it gets way better and if you combine the Mac n cheese with the pulled pork and the sauce you got something special. Maybe even consider making a pulled pork Mac n cheese with the pulled pork marinated in that sauce . I feel like you get a decent amount of food for that price as well. I got a banana pudding (with no bananas, love that) is delicious. 8/10. Overall.

Hidden jewel of South Norfolk. Great service and delicious food in a little quaint shop! We…read morepreordered Easter eggs and when we were there for pick up, ended up buying banana pudding, 16oz BBQ, and cookies. Nothing was disappointing- all delicious! Definitely worth swinging by and having lunch!

I had to come visit when I saw them posting on Facebook that they had a great Gluten Free…read moreselection. We decided to go on a Saturday afternoon and it was a pleasant experience. I ordered the hamburger steak platter with collards and potato salad, ( I did get the hushpuppies but took that home for my kiddo) I also splurged on the fried pickles. Everything was great! I have been craving fried pickles and they are hard to find gluten free. They had GF cake but I was too full to enjoy a slice. Maybe next time :) My husband ordered a hamburger and also said it tasted good. If you are looking for a diner experience. This will give it to you for sure. The service was quick and friendly. There were multiple tvs playing a variety of shows perfect if you have multiple people in your party. Overall it was good and we will be back if you are out that way again!

I live nearby and had passed this place a hundred times before deciding to give it a try. To be…read morecompletely honest, I'd seen this place mentioned in chats identifying MAGA supportive businesses and that certainly gave me pause. BUT unless I see the business pushing their political viewpoints I never know how accurate rumors are plus I like to assess things for myself. Group of 3 came in on a rainy Memorial Day afternoon. We were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress who told us to sit wherever we'd like and she'd be right over. The place was not busy and our waitress was very sweet and efficient. We each ordered a different breakfast item (served all day) and I have to say everything was tasty. Pancakes cooked the way I like with crispy edges. The breakfast potatoes were crispy seasoned cubes but not at all greasy. I love that sourdough bread is an option. Overall, it's a good diner breakfast in a diner environment. We didn't get any dessert but there was a woman there as we were checking out who raved about the cake slices there and told us she comes almost every day for a slice of cake. I forgot to snap pics but the pics on here look very consistent with what we had and saw.