This was kind of a meh dining experience. I called the restaurant to make a reservation for 3…read morepeople on a Tuesday evening. I was told that there was no availability for the evening and I should try to walk in for bar seats. Upon arrival, the bar w

Food was really good! The lobster gnocchi was flavorful. They have a huge assortment of whisky so…read moreif you're a whisky lover I would recommend getting the whisky flight. The restaurant was really small and I recommend making a reservation in advance if you want to go. Otherwise, they will turn you away.

FANTASTIC! Vibes? Yes!…read moreFood? Yes! Wine? Yes! Thank you to John who welcomed us and recommended good wine for our food We came here with our son, who recently moved to Norfolk. He came here for his first meal in town and John treated him to a glass of wine with his gourmet grilled cheese He brought us to the experience : Brussels sprouts -- delicious with sweet and spicy and hazelnut Goat cheese and beet salad: good dressing, nice mix, exactly what I wanted for dinner Truffle tots: yeah, tots are good, but with truffle and Parmesan? Wow!! The vibes here are great. There's music on but you can still talk to people. Seating at the bar or tables or, if the weather is nice, on the front porch. It has an elegant but relaxed feel that would make this place great for a date or friends ( or family!) We will be back And yep, we are back for tapas Tuesday where all small plates are $2 off Hummus -- ok Duck egg rolls good Lamb meatballs : GREAT flavor!! Roasted Carrot beet with labneh and dukkah : delicious Dumplings-- good but spicy for me Miso butter gnocchi with mushrooms-- delicious Roasted salmon-- folks were split on this between "solid" and good Salad of farro and spinach with beets and goat cheese and pear -- this was amazing. The dressing had awesome spices in it that made the whole thing complex. 3 new wonderful wines ! Thanks to all at this restaurant for another amazing meal. You are our favorite Norfolk spot!!

We sat at the bar. They have a large wine selection but their cocktails were also very good. I got…read morethe lamb with the chimichurri sauce. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce complimented the food well.

It's so easy to see why a lot of the customers are enamored by the ambiance. It's like shabby chic…read morewith velour chairs. Possibly an old Victorian home transformed to a dining area with patio seating. Then there are stairs going up to their "inns" which one of the reviews indicated are available via Airbnb. Table setting is cute with tiny dinosaur figurines. Live plants on window sill. I came at around 5 minutes after opening time. The staff clearly wasn't expecting the "just opened" order. I ordered their Greek kessiri cheese served with crackers and rose jelly. It was great, cheese was just right firm. The tofu came out piping hot. It's spiced with good mix of spices, definitely not bland and healthy (baked not fried). The owner Erin (her husband is co-owner) indicated they've been open for 5 years (how come there's not been a lot of publicity that this place deserves???) It's definitely much serene and my type of place for solo dining! Come patronize this gem before they sell the business off!

Such a cute spot! It's inside a beautiful home and all the decorations served its purpose! Just had…read morea glass of wine and it was perfect.

I really liked my meal here but the servers are what made the experience so pleasant. Hats off to…read moreIduna. The braised beef boneless short rib was tender. (Had it not been, I would have sent it back like that Italian mafia guy from The Office.) Speaking of office, there is a speakeasy behind some of the book shelves. Cool little vibe they got going on there.

This is one of our favorite Italians places. The squid ink pasta is delicious. My husband got the…read morebraised beef and he enjoyed it. He said it was very tender. For the drinks, I would recommend getting wine instead of cocktails. Their cocktails were ok but nothing special. They have a wine selection of wine. The service was excellent They have live music on some nights which is lovely and romantic

I saw the words Book Club and I stopped to see what this location was all about…read more Yay! To my surprise and glee, it is a real book store in downtown Portsmouth. Yes, this city is changing. The bookstore is so inviting and the staff is so welcoming. The mood is calm and relaxing. There are many types of seating arranged for sitting and reading. Other sitting for talking quietly about what you are reading with a friend. I enjoyed a great Americano coffee and purchased a new bestseller during this vist. Okay, now this is an example of how nice the owner is to customers. I was in there sitting. reading, and drinking coffee. I found out as I am leaving that the club was closed when I arrived but she welcomed me with a smile anyway! Awesome coffee, great environment, comfy seating and alcoholic beverages. I am coming back when The Book Club is actually open with my girlfriends. Smiling as I type. Enjoy!

1st visit...following the Chicago Steppers Group from fB…read moreSooo Glad we came out!! This Place is Sooo what we have been waiting for!! Wine, coffee, beer and activities to boot: Candle pouring, book club Can we Say Book Club!! Ohh And Wine Club soon to start as well. Follow on Fb calendar of events!!! I Am Here For ALLL OF IT!!!

The food is well seasoned and freshly made. It took a little bit to get our order, but we didn't…read moremind because it was nice and hot. And the portion size was great. My friend and I were able to split the 3 meat special. The restaurant and small, but very well due to its size limitations from being a Row House Style restaurant. PJay was very welcoming and accommodating. I'll definitely visit again!

A novelty place. There's room for counter seating up to 13 people. Decor includes sneakers and toy…read moreGrogu and contemporary paintings. Music over PA system is loud. I came around 40 mi it's before 7pm closing on a Wednesday early evening. They have 2 kiosks for you to order to go or dine in. The place is empty, hoping it's not telling of the food! I ordered shrimp po boy to go. It was ready in what felt like 7 minutes. Self-serve to bag your order. Will see how this will hold up until I get home! The shrimp only was good solid 4 out of 5 for sure!

My family and I were visiting Norfolk looking for a steakhouse and found this place. Overall it is…read moredefinitely worth trying if you are looking for a more upscale and slightly pricey night out. The food tasted amazing and came out quick. The crab cakes were cooked perfectly had a lot of crab meat. Most of the tables got steak and they were all cooked to each persons desired level. The salmon was also very flavorful an and cooked well. Both the sides of Mac and cheese and the seafood Mac were amazing. Definitely our favorite sides. Broccolini was good but a very small amount. Service was amazing our server was very sweet and accommodating. The restaurant was not too crowded on Saturday night. The restaurant is connected to the mall but there is no entrance through the mall. You have to walk outside. They say where to park on their website but I think you're better off parking in the street.

Well we finally made it to Brothers, on the cusp of what is the beginning of the closing to the…read morerestaurant. This evening my party of 6 arrived at 5pm for our reservation. Our extremely gracious waitress Roshaunda was really a darling young lady and why I added a star to total 3. Only for the service, Since the restaurant is closing they are no longer stocking basic things even like tarter sauce. Cocktail sauce , ginger ale. We were dining before a 8pm show at Chrysler Hall so did not have options and make our play on time. The food did come out hot and delicious. Lambchops had way too much glaze,almost to hide something.... Brothers announced the closure sometime about 2 weeks ago which makes me wonder if it is a long time coming.

We were lucky to get seats quickly. The location is small so it's quick to fill up. We were greeted…read morequickly and ordered our drinks. I got a bottle of ginger ale. We were at "the bar" so we were in bar stools. Definitely not my preferred seat, I squirmed a lot trying to get comfortable without kicking my neighbor. It was a pretty long wait for our food, as we salivated looking into the kitchen. I will say once we got our food, it was really yummy. My favorite part was the tomato bisque, tasted freshly made. So if you plan on going, definitely plan on waiting but totally worth it or just think ahead and do takeout.

Such a big taste from a small place. Another DDD for us and this one did not disappoint. It's small…read moreso you may have to wait for a seat. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately. They told us the specials and we ordered our drinks. Once we ordered our food the fries and fried pickles came out so quick. Everything was delicious and hot. You can watch into the kitchen as they cook. Great experience and we will be back.