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

This was our first time trying the Oak and Ivy since the new ownership and we enjoyed our experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with some extensions to the original building. They were doing renovations on the patio when we visited so, sadly we could not sit outside. The menu has a large variety of lunch/dinner options however, we came specifically for the brunch menu on Sundays. Unfortunately, the restaurant does not open until 11 on Sunday so I would not consider this "brunch" but we tried it anyway. Sadly, no coffee! There were about 8 food options to choose from and we all decided on the biscuits and gravy. For $10 these are delicious. The biscuits are extra large however, it does not come with enough sausage gravy to completely cover these large biscuits. The biscuits either need to be smaller OR they need to add more gravy. But great flavor. Not sure if we will be back for brunch but glad we tried it and hope to try dinner soon. read more

As all good stories start, let discuss the setting. If you are looking for a place that feels like home with all of the charm, look no further than Oak and Ivy. The food is hardy and the atmosphere is charming. Our bartender, Jenna, is everybody's favorite "sister," with her funny stories and classic local bartender attitude. We will be returning as regulars to the most enjoyable Oak and Ivy of Smithfield. read more

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We had a great time at the Oak and Ivy in the back room with friends and the food was good, not spectacular, but good to very good. (In fairness we were told that a sous chef had called in sick and the head chef was quite stretched!) . There was a a great musician playing in the backroom while we ate and the vibe was warm and inviting. We will definitely go back! Best experience in Smithfield so far or tied with Wharf Hill Grill. Also we noticed an inviting bar as we entered to sit and have a meal and a drink. read more

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

Everything about Oak & Ivy is awesome! Bar tender was friendly, patrons are polite, conversation was engaging, interior was clean, and the brisket sausage was legit! read more

In town for work and found a diamond in the rough! Really impressive menu and a nice bourbon menu with local choices both food and spirits. Ask for @ariel she was amazing and will make you feel like you're a regular! read more

The food is always amazing. I always go for the flat bread of the day! Drinks are always on point. They keep good rotating selection of beers on tap and the bartender can read Morse code! read more

Food is always amazing and I cannot say enough good things about Jenna! She is always a pleasure to talk to and always makes us feel welcome! read more

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

This is such a charming little place. It's cute and cozy, and the girls behind the bar are incredibly welcoming and personable. You can tell they're all passionate about making this a comfortable place to hang out. They have a creative drink menu with something for everyone, and some pretty tasty beers on tap. I havent tried the food yet, but it always looks and smells delicious. read more

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. read more

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Stopped in for a drink and dinner. Had the crab dip appetizer as my meal. Not exactly what I was expecting, but not bad nonetheless. The IPA I tried was good and afterwards, had a pour of Stagg Bourbon at the bar. The service was excellent and ambience good. Give this place a try if in the area! I will be back... read more

I made a reservation about 2 weeks ago 10:00am for 8 people no one was there. My group waited outside no one arrived. I didn't receive all call or email saying they were closed. In fact other people pulled in parking lot to go in . So needless to say we won't be going there again . read more

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. read more

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This has to be one of my favorite spots in the whole area! Friendly, homey atmosphere, fresh and homemade food, great service, and reasonable prices. It's not the fanciest option in the area, but it hits the perfect middle ground for a casual date night or place to meet up with friends. Can't wait to go back! read more

I'm here from Texas for work and was exploring the area when I came across Red Point Taphouse and thought I'd try it out. I wasn't sure what to expect other than some local beers and basic food options, but oh was I wrong! I ordered the select beef plate that came with a flank steak (ordered medium rare) with green beans and a cheesy potato. The entire dish was absolutely delicious and was blown away by the amount of flavor in it all. Very well done. I had a taste of a local distilled bacon bourbon and their in-house brewed blonde ale, which was great! The service was great, when I walked in I was greeted by one of the owners and the bartender and seated right away at the bar. They were both very attentive and social to me the whole time I was there. The ambience was great as well, I absolutely loved every bit of my visit at Red Point Taphouse!! read more

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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.

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

This place is great! What a find! Friendly staff, great food and drink. Owner operated and place has a lot of character. We had a few of the pizzas and ended up ordering an extra one to bring home as well. If you are in Smithfield and looking for great food in a laid-back good vibe atmosphere, give this place a try. read more

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

On 7/21/24 mid afternoon we went to have some drinks out on the back patio. It didn't last long as the flies were relentless so we carried on inside. 2 of us ordered beers on tap and both have had that beer before so they knew the taste of the beer. One friend asked if I would take a sip as she stated it taste like straight up salt water- so I took a sip and had to spit it out. Then my other friend said I thought the beer tasted salty but didn't want to complain so I asked to sip hers as well and it also was salty too. We asked our waitress to take off the beers and asked if could get something else and she stated no as they had a choice to taste first- there was no point in tasting first as my friends already knew what the beers tasted like before as they have had them before. We all ended up with sour belly's and the shiats that evening. read more

I was out on a Sunday drive after a long hike when I came across the Taproom. Bartender Derek along with his pleasant demeanor was more than happy to assist. I was looking for a crisp west coast IPA and there it was. He also suggested the Crab gravy and biscuits. If not for the embarrassment I would've licked the bowl clean. I am looking forward to checking out their dinner menu next time I'm in town. Happy Days read more

Such a great place for brunch!! The mimosas are amazing! Lobster rolls on Mondays are to die for! Love this little spot and the well curated menu it has to offer. The wait staff are always super friendly too! read more

2 stars for the great food and cool atmosphere. And it really is great food from an interesting menu. But, the whole experience was ruined because of the service. I think our waitress literally forgot we were her table. We got zero refills on any drinks the whole time we were there. After we ate we sat there drink-less and desert-less for at least 20-30 minutes while we watched our waitress take care of all the people drinking outside. If you make sure you're drinking too much to care how you're treated. read more

When people think of a taphouse they think "local brewed beers" and Red Point certainly scores high on that point. As a slightly older patron what makes Red Point truly special for me is the food. Any taphouse can put out hamburgers and the usual fare but not Red Point. Check their website and look at their menu and you will see what I mean. Finding enjoyable food to go with great beers or cocktails (bourbon for me) is the reason it is my go to place, especially with friends. read more

Good Food, Good Beer (plus wine and liquor options), and Great Staff. The team of people working and owning the place were all extremely friendly and make you feel like you fit right in. The inside is small but there are as many or more tables outside. The food selection is not what I would normally expect in a tap house in a small town as it was more upscale than expected. While limited, there were around 4 choices for each of the app's, entree's and sides (all very different ) and it sounds like they rotate the menu a lot which to me is a plus. I highly recommend if you are in the area to stop in and give them a try. read more

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Food was cold...barely edible, service slow...server told us that if the food was cold to hold it up to the heat lamp ...as we were seated on the covered outside patio area. Have to ask 3 times for butter and syrup for the burned hard cold waffles...could not get a refill of coffee let along our waters. read more

This is my absolute favorite place to eat. I love the staff/service, the food is hands down the best. I usually do not seek out collards; I've had them twice here prepared two different ways and now I crave them. Love it here and I recommend it to everyone! read more

I love this cute new spot! I disagree with previous review about food selection We are foodies and think the food represents the region and love the decor and the service was friendly and personable!! read more

This place is great! I definitely love their lobster rolls on Monday nights! It's so great that I can go somewhere local and not have to travel all the way to VA Beach to get a good lobster roll. The tomato & potato salad that they pair with it is to die for! read more

Great food. Great service. Cool little place. I guess the "taphouse" name may not suggest how excellent and front and center the food is but if you're disappointed by the food here then I don't know what to tell you. It's excellent. read more

I went there recently with friends and was so impressed. Gourmet food in Smithfield. Each of the four of us got a different entree and we all were delighted. You are given three quantity levels of meals to choose from- something I love because I do not always want a big entree. I got the crab cakes with three different sauces which made it as interesting as it was delicious. Yes, the venue is small but I found it charming. And there is plenty of seating at a covered outdoor area that has heat lanterns if needed. The waitstaff was wonderful- friendly, informative and attentive. I love this place. read more

Cozy and comfortable space! Such a cute place but it does get a little crowded inside. The beer was fantastic and the staff were very nice and attentive! They were really busy when we went on a Friday night and the staff were very overwhelmed but they handled it so well and still provide great service! Only downside is the food... not that it's bad but it's actually the opposite. The food is very fancy, it's delicious and well made but not the kind of food you would expect at a tap house. You need to either go for a fancy date night dinner or go for the beer and eat before or after. I think they should provide some different food that is more "bar food". Still amazing and I would definitely recommend trying it out! They are newer so hopefully they make some changes to the food options offered but overall great place! I forgot to take pictures of the crab cakes we got but I do have pictures of their current menus! read more

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