Okayyy, let me just say this... THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!…read more This was my first time there today, and everything was AMAZING! The food came out HOT , fresh, and absolutely delicious! And the customer service? TOP-TIER! The owner personally came out to greet us AND checked on us more than once to make sure we had everything we needed. That level of hospitality and attention to customers really says a lot! I truly appreciate a business that makes you feel welcomed and valued. Needless to say, I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK! If you haven't been yet, GO CHECK THEM OUT! You won't be disappointed!

Y'all head this way next chance you get! The food here is what it's about. My personal favorite is…read moretheir fried to perfection pork chop! Wow. Followed by their fried golden catfish! To be honest I have tried much else because those two are great. I have had the Shrimp Po'boy, it wasn't my favorite. I'll keep coming back.

A favorite Spot in Petersburg, The Owner Kenny Crockett is well known in the area, and a personal…read morefriend. Stop in and get a taste of some Southern soul food

I recently moved to Petersburg Virginia and came across The RinkyDink Cafe.They have excellent food…read moreand excellent service.Nice Jazz atmosphere.

VERY busy on a Saturday night but well worth the wait. Don't let the crowd fool you - the lot was…read morepacked to the brim with folks even parked in the grass, and the waiting area was so full people had to stand outside, but it didn't take more than 20-30 min before we were being shown to a seat. Again - Well worth the wait. I have to emphasize that because at first glance, there doesn't look like much. There's one buffet stand with a small salad stand at the end, a carving station, and one dessert stand tucked in the corner. I consider myself quite the connoisseur of down home Virginia cooking, and it can be hard to find a place that gets it right, but Nanny's knocks it out of the park. The parking lot isn't jumping for nothing! A lot of the reviews mention the items available in detail, and the menu rotates a little, so I'm going to stick to the highlights. Navy bean soup - outstanding and very soppable. String beans - perfectly cooked. Mashed potatoes topped with some hamburger steak and gravy - homemade and melt in your mouth. Crispy crunchy moist fried chicken. Seasoned and tender greens. All the BBQ offerings - traditional and flavorful without doing too much. The desserts? Fresh out of your gramma's kitchen. I did almost take off a star because the banana pudding didn't have any whip or meringue on top, but everything was so outstanding I'll let it slide :) The price is, I think, more than fair for the quality of the food. They also never let anything run out for too long and fresh supply was in and out of the kitchen regularly. Top that off with friendly faces, quick service, and an atmosphere that's more like being at a family reunion than a restaurant, and you've got one heck of a spot for good eating!

Stopped by for the lunch buffet on a weekday. Buffet ran about $15 and we found it to be worth…read moreevery penny. First trip to the buffet, I tried the fried chicken (skin was a little too salty for me, but the meat itself was juicy and delicious), the hushpuppies (so crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside: delicious!), mashed potatoes with hamburger steak and gravy (soooooooooo good!!!), cabbage (good), Mac n cheese (soooooo cheesy and delicious. I could feel my arteries clogging, but that's how you know it is good), chopped bbq (tasty, but I would have loved a different bbq sauce, theirs is a little too vinegar heavy for my personal preference), and a sausage (soooooo good! I could have eaten about 50 of them!). Also had some potato salad and Cole slaw on the side that were both straight out of my childhood in Georgia. My second trip to the buffet, I had to get more mashed potatoes and hamburger with gravy, Mac n cheese, and hush puppies because they were awesome. Added some chicken and dumplings (yum!), corn (sooooooo great mixed with the mashed potatoes), as well as the peach cobbler (I wish the peaches were chopped smaller so they weren't so hard to swallow), apple cobbler (pretty good), and banana pudding (amazing!!!) I wish I had room for a cup of their ice cream, it was all those little cups but they had a bunch of flavors like vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and COFFEE! I'll save some space next time. Everyone we interacted with was super nice and the decor looks like every barbecue restaurant I've ever been in with pig decor everywhere. I really like that They used more spices than just salt. This is one of the very few buffets I've ever been to that. It was not just overwhelmingly salty I also really liked their waiting room for when the restaurant gets too crowded and you have to get put on a list. There was so much seating that I would not have been annoyed standing around waiting for my table.We did not have to this time, because we were seated immediately, but it's good to know that you have options if you're ever here during a really crowded time of day. I will say that the temperature was a little too warm for my likings, so even though a lot of the clientele of a certain age shall we say were very comfortable, we ended up sweating and feeling a bit nauseated by the time it was time to go because it was just so hot. Definitely going sleeveless clothes next time I come here. I cannot wait to come back and demolish their buffet again. It was all so good.

Great food , excellent selection of drinks & fast and friendly service !!! .., outside seating has…read morea wonderful view of the Swift Creek Reservoir !!!

I like this spot because it's conveniently close by, and the food is pretty good. It was extremely…read morebusy when we arrived around 5:00-5:30 p.m., possibly because of happy hour. The place was packed and felt a little chaotic, but we were able to sit in the bar area. Our waitress was amazing and provided great service despite how busy it was. I ordered a margarita, but unfortunately it made me feel sick after just one sip. I became nauseous and ended up getting sick, so I definitely won't order that again. Other than that experience, everything else was great and I'd still come back.

Our Kid recommended this spot. It's a ways from home, but well worth the drive! The Lilly Pad is at…read morea marina- like people pulled up in a boat and grabbed a table. All of the seating is outside, mostly under large awnings. The weather was perfect - not too hot, not too humid, with a beautiful breeze off the James River and Hopewell downwind. We decided to splurge because we're not going to have any leftovers so we ordered a 12" Lilly Pad Pizza to go, and that's lunch sorted for the next couple of days. It's a white pizza with pesto and pine nuts and looks really good. Can't wait to try it! But we have to wait because we ate like little piggies. Bride ordered a limeade- made in house, wonderfully tart - and a shrimp Po'boy. It came with a whole layer of pickles and a half dozen large fried shrimp. The Cajun fries come as the standard po'boy side, and they were fried just right- not too crispy, not too greasy. Their Cajun seasoning is on point. I got sweet tea, which was fine, and a Mushroom Swiss burger which was large, delicious, and actually cooked medium as requested. I upgraded to sweet potato fries which were actually waffle fries- a nice change of pace- and the frying was great again- it's so easy to burn them because of the sugar content, but these were pretty much perfect. For dessert, we both opted for the piña colada cheesecake, a regular cheesecake with their signature rum pineapples and toasted coconut on top. Delicious! The service was excellent, the venue had a fantastic view and the vibe was delightful. The total, before tip, was $78. And the menu is online, so we're already planning what to try next time!

This was my first time visiting LillyPad for brunch, and it was such a beautiful experience! We sat…read moreright on the dock overlooking the water while the sun was shining, and a DJ played a great mix of music. The atmosphere was lively, relaxing, and perfect for brunch. For drinks, we ordered guava and traditional mimosas, along with a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary was honestly one of the best I've ever had! We shared the breakfast pizza, which was to die for and surprisingly filling. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese on Texas toast. The eggs were fluffy, and the crispy homestyle potatoes were the perfect side. My mom ordered the Hangover Burger, and even though she normally isn't a burger person, she tore it up! The onions were beautifully caramelized, and all the flavors came together wonderfully. Great food, drinks, music, and waterfront views--I will definitely be back!

Service and choices make this little restaurant always delicious. I go for the lunch menu and can…read morefinish every bite. Perfectly sized with no leftovers and always room for chips and delicious salsa. The salsa really is excellent. Love this place.

Parking in the front of the restaurant was an easy find and we were seated quickly!…read more Service was very thorough and we received our appetizers and entrees fairly quickly especially since it was lunch hour. My guacamole wasn't made table side but it was fresh and had a kick which I liked, my shrimp were fresh and seasoned well.

Joe's has become a regular spot for us. Sometimes we get a table with friends or just us. Other…read moretimes we'll sit at the bar. Either way it's the same friendly service. The staff seems to genuinely care about providing a good experience. The food ranges from healthier to comfort with everything between. Or go-tos are the Dinwiddie Shrimp & the Lobster & Shrimp Rolls

Great service from Eynor. We shared the Seafood Platter with grilled shrimp, scallops, and a crab…read morecake plus a piece of fried flounder with fries, broccoli, and hush puppies. Good food at a reasonable price. We were seated at a strange table that was part bar, part hallway, and barely in the dining room -- would not sit there again. Lots of people coming in and out for take out, etc.

Really good comfort food spot that is easy on your bank account. My fiance and I have Saucy's at…read moreleast every other payday, just because.

Drove by this place a few weeks ago and thought to myself I would have to check it out. The bldg…read moredoesn't look like much but when I parked and got out I could smell the smoke aroma. It made me hungry before I even went inside. The inside gives a picnic style atmosphere with a nice bar. It was early in the day so my wife and I were the only people there which also allowed us to be seated and served quickly. We decided to order the container sampler and added a sausage link. The food had a light smoky taste and was tender. The chicken was a little dry but still tasty. I added a little sauce to it and it was good to go. The potato salad was good and the kale greens had a twist with black beans in them. This place seems to have a tomato based BBQ sauce but had nice flavor. I recommend it and will definitely be going back. I really want to try the peanut butter pie.