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    The Oak & Ivy Taphouse

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Over cooked burgers are back! I stopped ordering burgers at Redpoint because they were always served well done even when ordered medium. After the ownership change, I tried the wagyu burger and it was good. I guess that was a one off because tonight I ordered a burger, was waiting for it to take home, traveled the 30 seconds home (for real) and discovered it was over cooked. I took it back, and while the server was accommodating and the accompanying fries were less limp than the first order, the burger was once again over cooked and dry. I did not inspect the first patty, but the second was perfectly round and flat, reminding me of a pre-formed frozen patty. Sadly, I wasted $28 and am still hungry, but am not eating the burger as it just isn't any good. I am eating the bacon.

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    Katherine B.

    The best place for food, drinks and great service in downtown Smithfield. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious and freshly prepared. We particularly enjoy the lobster rolls, fried pickled green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and flatbread pizzas. Highly recommend this wonderful place for meeting friends, dinning out or just a quick stop in for a brew and snack.

    Flank Steak (medium rare) with green beans and cheesy potato.

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    2 months ago

    update from the natty light review. They have miller stocked ice cold. I support. Food, atmosphere, and staff have also upgraded.

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    Excellent service again, food was great and live music to boot. great atmosphere with pretty nice decorations.

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    The bar tender is amazing and food is fantastic. Great place all around. Specialty dinners are worth it.

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    Service was great! Food and ambiance were so so. I'm not sure if i would go back. Maybe in the summertime so that we could sit outside.

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    3 years ago

    If you want amazing service, big city Michelin star type food, and a top shelf only liquor, look no further. Highly recommend!

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    Always good food. Great to sit outside listening to to live music and have an adult beverage. Service is always good.

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    Our bartender, Jenna, is everybody's favorite "sister," with her funny stories and classic local bartender attitude.

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    Sly Fox

    Sly Fox

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    27.0 mi

    SLy Fox is a speakeasy. It has that secret speakeasy VIBE with Dark wood with black wallpaper…read more Absolutely swanky and mysterious. The only way to get in is on special occasions so inquire within or on the Sly Fox website. The staff were so wonderful and kind really catering to our every need. We started with Infused water and mimosas. The Raspberry mimosa was sweet and bubbly with the perfect amount of raspberry sorbet. The food was beautifully displayed in a buffet style. Such a great variety. Fresh fruit of all kinds, french toast, waffles and chicken, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage , scrabbled eggs, quiche, house potatoes, deviled eggs, and a charcuterie board . On the sweet side they had mini cinnamon rolls, danish, brownies, cookies and cupcakes with the galentine theme. They had chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries with pretty pink food grade glitter. Plenty to choose from and plenty to eat. We loved it. In order to get into the speakeasy it is tickets only. We are looking on their website for the special events. Can't wait to see what they do for another event style. This time is was a Galentine Brunch.

    I was not disappointed! I was super excited to have found an open event that was held in the Sly…read moreFox (speakeasy) that provided an opportunity to experience the space without having to book an event! Access to the speakeasy is limited only through events held by the facility or booking private events. It's available for rental for company holiday parties, wedding receptions, engagement parties, birthdays, graduations, bridal showers, baby showers.. the opportunities seem endless! Who knows, maybe even a place to hold a small continuing education conference?? We attended the Galentine's Day brunch buffet. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time either in person or over the phone. It is a cozy, comfy space to dine and have drinks in a relaxed classy beautifully decorated establishment. The interior design emanates speakeasy. Every detail of design was carefully curated with the utmost intention. Staff was fantastic. Even though it was a brunch buffet, staff were attentive, friendly and frequently checked on all tables to address any needs or questions. The lovely staff were genuinely happy to take photos for us without any prompting. The flow of the buffet was perfect, and the food presentation was delightfully charming! There was a photo back drop available and the decor was so festive, and classy yet simple. The decor wasn't over the top , it was just the right amount of decorations to add pizzazz and celebrate with festive spirit. We all had a very enjoyable time celebrating Galentine's day! It was a wonderful event in an equally wonderful space. The music was on point, as well as the volume level. It was loud enough to enjoy the music, yet low enough that you could hold a conversation without screaming to hear each other. It was very peaceful and even if you don't choose a booth, the tables on the opposite side of the bar do provide some privacy due to the small partitions. The variety of food offered was just right (not overwhelmingly too many options and not too little options) and the food was tasty. It was an excellent first impression that left me excited to await what other fun events they will hold in the future.

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    Galentine's day brunch 2024 left- raspberry sorbet mimosa right -mango sorbet mimosa
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    Vintage Tavern

    Vintage Tavern

    4.1
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    8.8 mi
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    Nice restaurant. We had the Beef Tenderloin and Salmon Entrees. Both were great. It was for a…read morebirthday celebration and one of the waitresses sang Happy Birthday and she is a great singer. Made the evening more special. Will come again next time the area.

    Love it here!…read more Yesterday my husband and I dined at this restaurant for the prime rib special. Today Monday the day after is National prime rib day so the restaurant decided to feature a special on prime rib for Sunday dinner. My husband made reservations online for 5:00 p.m. we arrived on time with no wait and because the restaurant was fairly empty we decided to dine at the bar instead of a table in the actual dining room. Our bartender/waitress, Lizzie, she was on point held the whole bar area down punctual assertive and had everything under control. I ordered a margarita I did ask her is it a fresh Margarita and she said yes and my husband ordered his normal crown with a splash of Sprite. My margarita in my opinion it didn't taste as fresh as I would like it to be and then I don't care to have a margarita in a tall glass that just screams mix not fresh to me. Nevertheless I just know not to order that again going forward but my husband's cocktail... Crown Royal with Sprite he enjoyed it! I wasn't super hungry so I decided to order a salad and add a piece of blackened salmon to it it was very good finished it all up... ordered it my way. My husband ordered the prime rib I believe medium his was a little bit more than medium but nevertheless he said it was good and he ate every last Fork full. We decided to make room for dessert so we share the creme bruelle which was pretty good ...not the best ever tho. Our dining experience took about 90 minutes we were able again to sit at the bar and catch some of the NBA Playoffs that were featured on TV. Overall the dining experience was a 10 out of a 10 five stars as usual of course a few bumps, but nothing to take away from this experience. The Ambiance is always lovely very inviting love the low lighting that it gives as well as the natural light that comes through the windows. The service always on point! I highly recommend you give this place a try if you haven't dined here before...solid restaurant. Have fun and enjoy life :)

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    Circa 1918

    Circa 1918

    4.6
    (348 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$$

    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!

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    The Smithfield Inn Restaurant & Tavern

    The Smithfield Inn Restaurant & Tavern

    3.6
    (105 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    We were just out for a drive and arrived in Smithfield around lunch time. After looking around at…read morethe local restaurants we decided on the Smithfield Inn. The charm of this historic building is wonderful it was old enough to be historic but modern enough to be comfortable. We were greeted by Cydney who was the hostess as well as our waitress, a very pleasant young lady who was professional and friendly. It was a Sunday and they were serving brunch, Cydney explained the specials and we decided on items from the menu, it was easy to read and explained the meals. After a brief wait Cydney brought our meals, the presentation was excellent but the taste was even better. I'm usually a big eater but I could not finish the entire meal. I would certainly give this restaurant five stars. As we were finishing our meals the Chef came out and asked if we enjoyed our meals and both of us told him the meals were exceptional. I am looking forward to our next trip to the Smithfield Inn

    Stopped in for a few drinks and to warm up and overall enjoyed the atmosphere and drinks!…read more Drinks: The pumpkin patch- a cocktail with espresso and liquor and I can't recall what else but no milk or cream. Very good! English Breakfast Tea- including a full pot of tea, cream, sugar. It was delightful! Ambiance: We had our drinks in the bar area and it was nice and comfortable. Went into the main sitting room and they had a fire going. Bathrooms were clean. Service: Hostess who sat us, was nice and sweet. Waitress was very attentive and kind. Bartender checked to see how we enjoyed the cocktail and was very friendly.

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    Bar and cafe area
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    The Rhythm Room

    The Rhythm Room

    4.0
    (25 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    Hands down the best Thursday karaoke spot! Excellent host, sophisticated ambiance, great happy hour…read morespecials, and a flawless host who keeps the crowd hyped. It felt like a live concert with over 30 talented singers and line dancing between sets. Huge shoutout to the amazing waitress who took such good care of us. See you next Thursday!

    I just knew this place was going to be Top Notch when I told my bestie visiting from Atlanta we…read morewere going to go here for a cocktail hour this past Friday night... boy was I disgusted and disappointed. We arrived at 6:30pm for our reservation. We walked in and was greeted and the next gesture was the hostess asking for $10 each. I was a bit blown away because I didn't understand what the $10 was for because we just walked in the restaurant and it was only a handful of people inside including an employee sitting down eating ... and the workers still setting up and what appeared to be the entertainment that was setting up as well. The hostess mentioned entertainment was taking place around 7:30 or 8:00 ... Okay but it was not even close to that time frame so not sure why money was taken or asked for in advance. My bestie and I were going to dine if anything share an appetizer and have a drink ...definitely wasn't going to be there for any entertainment because we both were underdressed so that was a bit of a turn-off but he was excited to try the restaurant so he paid the $20 for us to walk in and sit down. The restaurant was wide open so we decided to sit at the bar instead of a table not sure if he was greeted at the bar because I went to the restroom. Nevertheless I came from the restroom and sat at the bar with him and not even 2 minutes later I was greeted with gnats and the smell of bleach such a turn off not sure what's going on here or what happened but I was ready to go. My bestie wanted to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt but 5 minutes later I still was turned off and was ready to go. Well... go at your own risk. Parking is available on the street as well as a parking garage is available within walking distance. We were in and out by 7pm. $60 spent I order an old fashioned I know I finished that in about 15 seconds because I didn't want anything to get in it so from what I can recall it was good. Have fun and enjoy life :)

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    Buffalo Crab Dip
    Buffalo Crab Dip
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