Some of the reviews for this place are pretty terrifying but by and large I think The Local is…read moregetting dinged for simply being a generic airport bar/restaurant; it's by no means an establishment I'd go out of my way to visit but it's there and could be a lot worse. I unfortunately drew the short straw and just missed a potential flight back to Newark by a few minutes, so I had close to five or six hours until my official flight back (maybe if we'd known that beforehand, a trip to nearby downtown Norfolk would have been in order, but no matter). I was in Terminal B but the dining options there looked pretty bleak. An employee told me this one was slightly better so I did something I NEVER do and certainly wouldn't entertain if this were a busier airport - I walked back out past security, knowing I'd have to go through again in the near future, and made myself comfortable at a six-top near the bar. My waitress was phenomenal and honestly one of the few selling points here - I THINK her name might have been Tori. She also bore an eerie resemblance to actress Valorie Curry, who I don't think I've seen on screen since The Following a decade ago. Anyway. Very nice and basically let me just hang out for several hours taking up space (which was probably an easy sell given that the restaurant wasn't particularly busy throughout my visit there). She had a ton of tables in the front section to visit and always found time to check in with me. As an aside, I was there long enough to see quite a few informal interactions amongst the staff, and there was a lot of good vibes there and co-workers who clearly enjoyed spending time with one another; definitely not a given but a positive for sure. I wasn't insanely hungry off of two pretty hearty meals that morning and prior night, so I just got the crab dip to munch on, along with a glass of sauv blanc. Honestly, the crab dip itself was perfectly fine but in what I'd consider an unforced error, they've made the decision to coat the top of it with this rubbery layer of cheese. Mystifying. I was able to eat around it with minimal drama but that should 100% be removed from future crab dips - you're actually ruining the best part of the app. Otherwise, it was good though. It came with some pita crisps for dipping and a side of chips. If they removed that one annoying ingredient, this would be pretty legit. The prices to me are way too high. Yes, I think you should expect some upcharge given that you're at an airport, but this is an airport that doesn't appear to have been upgraded since 1991 with minimal travelers. The glass of wine was $22, which is just insulting; I'd be mildly annoyed at that if I were in my home airport of Newark though would at least understand it to some extent. And having reasonable pricing would lessen the impact of the mediocre food. At least you'd be getting what you pay for. Certainly not a full-throated endorsement here. I didn't sample any of the other sit-down restaurant options, and there's arguably a downside to picking one outside rather than inside security. But in defense of that decision, I was literally the only person at TSA both times and this wasn't terrible. It helped pass the time, and I think that's literally its primary purpose. So it checks off that box at least.

I have flown through this airport a few times now but this was the first time I ate here. Wasn't…read morecrowded at all so I was able to find a table quickly. I used the QR code on the table to pull up the menu and as I was browsing, my server, Raven, came up to ask if I was able to pull it up ok and let me know that I would need to order through the app and she would deliver my food and drink. Easy enough! I ordered the fish n chips and a soda. Everything came out pretty quickly! The fish was a bit over fried but the size was decent. I ate about two of them and decided not to eat the last one (that was the most over fried one.) Fries and coleslaw were ok. Nothing was really disappointing, just what you might expect from an airport restaurant. Fish n chips were $22.99 and a soda was $3.99. Again, prices you would expect here. I have to say though, it was better than the burger I had at Here's to the Heroes in the terminal during my last trip. Overall, I had an okay experience. My server was great, came to check on me multiple times and was very friendly!

I was a regular at the previous location and this new location is immaculate. The food was…read moreexceptionally delicious just like I remembered. Those Jerk wings and fried catfish were my two favorites. Service was also spectacular as well and I'll definitely be back.

I've been to this location twice. Both times were a bit iffy. The space is beautiful. One side is…read moremore of a waiting/lounge area, and the other is for dining. I like how in the dining area, they put covers over the overhead lights so it isn't super bright. AND THE DRINKS ARE SOOOOOOO GOOD. First time we went, we overheard the waitress say she didn't want to serve us, she was exhausted. Rightfully so, she was the only server. We held nothing against the server, we were peeved with the owner. The woman with the light hair. Took what felt like forever to even get drinks. They were also out of a lot of food... which isn't necessarily a bad thing... but the items I wanted were no longer available so I just ordered the fried green tomatoes. They were fine, they just needed more sauce and a bit more seasoning in the breading! The poor server was just miserable while we were there, and the owner was just kinda walking around telling everyone what needed to be done, not quite helping, more so micro managing. We ended up tipping the poor girl $35. I hope she got to keep it all. Fast forward to this week. We tried it out again. It was a bit warm. We had been Instructed that they had family visiting and if it got too loud to let her know. The noise wasn't the issue at all. When we sat down we saw that it was 76° inside! We wanted to eat though, so we tried to tough it out. There was only one waiter and then another girl helping him serve the food. Again, and I don't know how it happened again, the boy had said to the lady he didn't want to serve us, there was too much going on. She had told him he was going to serve us, strike 1. We ordered all of our food at once to make the poor kid's life a bit easier. We didn't get drinks until about 20 minutes after sitting down. (The pineapple drink bangs btw). And we were literally sitting there DRIPPING sweat. Even the owner had beads of sweat alllll over her face. We ended up asking for our order to go. And my husband ordered his sandwich without Cole slaw. We said that literally a COUPLE of minutes after we ordered. The food magically appeared, and they had US package it all up. And my husband couldn't even tell the owner that he asked for no Cole slaw, but she kept talking over him. And she ended up being the "polite" kind of rude after we asked for our food to go. We weren't angry, we were just hot. But looking back on the bigger picture, it definitely angry. Especially for the young people they have serving. The poor server was so stressed so again, I do not blame the servers. We tipped that bot $25 and again, I hope he gets it ALL. I 100% put the blame on the owners. This place should be a food truck... not a restaurant. The bad reviews didn't make sense to me.... Until they did.

This place is awesome!! I missed my flight and ordered dinner from here, it was great! The pizza…read morewas perfect and the cheese sticks were the best!!! Thank you Richard I'll be back

The owner is a solid dude. Makes sure to maintain a riff raff free establishment. Takes pride in…read morehis business.

Here again at the VB location, three years later. I've been back several times, and have visited…read morealso visited various franchises/properties. They're all consistently, consistent. Food, always on point. I love the 20 oz, bone in Ribeye, with the mashed potatoes and vegetable. I seem to always order this, and have three or four meals from this order, after. Ambiance, nice. Too noisy to be technically "romantic," yet "moody" enough to provide the setting for a great "date night." If you're into surrounding yourself with a plethora of different beers, and libations, this is a perfect place for you. The beer menu is HUGE! I definitely recommend. It's my favorite chain restaurant.

We had a pretty big party of 20 with 2 servers. Overall a great time. Although my sisters entered…read morecame out after everyone was finished eating. The pizza was really good. I was going to get the Margarita pizza, but I was informed that they just changed the recipe.

We were in town and a friend recommended the Kobros coffee so we went to Toast. I'm glad we did…read more It's a cute place with an outdoor space with benches and lots of plant life. The place inside is very cute and reminds me of a nice punk pop bar. The bar wraps around and there's some tables and a side table that we sat at to eat. I ordered one of their specialty coffees and it is quite the journey but I enjoyed it with the ginger beer and the coffee. My quiche was fluffy and delicious. It jiggled when I tapped it and the side salad tasted great with dill in it and it brightened up things. The combination of both was great. The crust on the quiche was nice as well. My spouse enjoyed their sandwich but didn't realize there was mustard so he ended up just using the chips to eat his egg and sausage. His egg was also fluffy. The patrons that came seemed friendly and you can tell who are locals since they greeted by name often. I love that this place is open. They also have local wine you can purchase. Next time we're back in town, we will visit again.

The vibe of the place is really chill and comfy. They have a really cool outdoor patio area that…read morewould be amazing to hangout at when the weather allows. Food was mid for me unfortunately. I had the midnight cowboy and wouldn't order it again. It's a turkey sandwich topped with pulled chicken, but the chicken was inedible and got taken off. Seemed like they took it from the fridge and mega nuked the chicken. It ended up being a crunchy topping on a basic turkey sandwich.

Quiet on a Saturday afternoon. Daily happy hour from 1-7 $3 well drinks and bottled beer. There is…read morean outdoor patio and ample parking. The menu is mostly bar food. I was told their pizzas are excellent but opted for the mushroom and Swiss burger and hand-cut fries. Everything was perfectly cooked with the burger on a craft bun and the fries were piping hot and crispy.

The Comfy Belly is the place to be whenever you're in the mood for great tasting and reasonably…read morepriced comfort food. The bartender Olivia is awesome and will always take care of your food and beverage needs with her great smile, awesome attitude and great conversation skills. I had a bacon cheeseburger with tater tots yesterday and it tasted awesome. The presentation was beautiful and had me wrestling with the decision on whether to eat it if not. I highly recommend The Comfy Belly for all of your food and beverage needs. 5 STAR RATING ACROSS THE BOARD!!!!!

We stopped in for dinner with a group of 5. We arrived a little after 5 and got a nice table. This…read morelow-key spot was easy to like from the get go. The noise level was not crazy and we were greeted by our server shortly after being seated. We had several of the drink options, including some local IPA's and the famous Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager. We ordered some of the burgers that were half-off, being the Wednesday Special, and Steak Bite appetizers among other delicious items. We like Rustic Spoon quite a bit and look forward to a return visit!

Always delicious every-time I have went! And that was quite a few times! Lol…read more I always order the friend toast and bacon! Never disappoints! The atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable, and the service is always great! If you are looking for a nice brunch spot, go here!

The Jamican Inn is the locals best kept secret. It's a friendly "drive bar" and what I mean by that…read moreis that it's cozy, comfortable and filled with good local people that enjoy life. They offer local specials. The prices for food and drinks are the best in town. I strongly recommend you giving them a try. Go on in and have a seat and wait for it. You'll agree with me in no time.

Came in on a Friday at 3:15 pm. Bar tender w/ pig tails is good Brunette called Lauri is worth a…read moredamn and don't even think she'll wait on you. She won't even remember you came to her for two more beers because you are shooting pool. Damn shame they keep her