We came here for dinner. We sat at the bar. The service was fast and friendly. The food was also great. I had the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer. They were very tasty. Then I had the Cowboy burger with sweet potato fries and my wife had the Volcano burger with fries. The burgers were big, juicy and flavorful. The fries were great too. We drank cocktails. I had the Island Coconut Crush and my wife had the Butterfly Mule. They were both refreshing and delicious. The ambiance is a typical brewpub with a rustic wood theme and a comfortable small-town vibe. read more

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This was my second time here and second time was just as good as the first time. I got the mushroom Swiss burger with sweet potato fries and whatever sauce they have on the side was good. Not sure what it was though. Service was good and the inside was nice and quiet but hip. Small but works out in a odd way read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Mushroom Swiss Burger w/ sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

I will say the rooms are really small and if full it feels tight. Good drinks, family liked nachos a lot and fried green tomatoes. But I loved the hamburger steak with braised onions and mashed potatoes all covered in gravy- little take on comfort food that always wins read more

Been going to Wharf Hill for many years. I usually get the same thing....Shrimp and Fried Green Tomatoes. I decided to try something new. BTW, their Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade Sauce is amazing! Today I got the the Grilled Fish Sandwich with Onion Rings and an order of Mozzarella Sticks. I have had the Mozzarella Sticks before and they were amazing so I had a taste for them today. But today they were WAY undercooked. I was very disappointed today. I probably won't ever get them again. That killed future cravings for them there. The fish sandwich on the other hand was seasoned so perfectly well! The breading with the lettuce and tomato was killing the taste so I took it off so I could savory it, it was so good! The onion rings were good, just a bit too much batter, but I don't mind taking the batter off and eating just the onion dipped in the Remoulade Sauce. read more

Seated quickly. Server was very nice and made sure our apps and food came out with enough time in between. Food was hot. Had the fried green tomatoes and mozzarella sticks for apps. Wet good and the serving was plentiful. Hubby had fried shrimp dinner with fries and I had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes with gravy. Again the serving was huge and food was delicious. The got a honey beer which went really well with our food. So much food had to take some to go and reasonably priced. Wish we had room for dessert. Maybe next time. read more

Nice brewery located in a historic building. The service is friendly but slow our food took almost an hour to get but it was good and they serve large portions. The wings were plump and amazing and the meatloaf was just like home cooking. The beer menu is limited for what you would expect in a brewery thought. read more

We have been to Wharf Hill Brewing a few times, and I always get the same thing, the volcano burger! Onion ring, jalapeños, and beer cheese? Yes, please! The sweet potato fries are delicious and served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. They also offer a beer flight; I especially enjoy the red ale. I love the tavern style of Wharf Hill with the exposed brick and antique style chairs. read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Volcano Burger - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

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Stopped by to grab a quick drink. Did not try any food but did check out the menu and will come back to eat some of the delicious food items that they had listed. ! Sat at the bar and the bartender was helpful with helping my husband pick out a beer. She gave him two different samples and he found a beer to drink. It was later afternoon on a Saturday but the bar area was busy but it seemed like everyone was being taken care of and the food that came out looked yummy. It's a cool bar area with lots of wooden accents and just a downhome feel. read more

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Came here with a group of 8 on a Friday night. We arrived and gave our name to the hostess and then waited at the bar area to enjoy a drink until our table was ready. This took about 20 minutes which was fine. It was a bit crowded standing at the bar area and you could tell the servers were a bit annoyed with people getting in their way with nowhere else for us to stand. Not sure we had any other option. Thankfully we were seated and our server was fast and efficient. I wouldn't say it was the friendliest place but maybe that's because it was busy and they were just getting things done. Regardless, the food was good, everyone was happy, and we all enjoyed a beer. read more

Our first time! Very good food in a quaint environment, next time we will check out that bar! read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Bar Entrance - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

Went here as were about 25 minutes away camping at Chippokes. What a fun location. Everything from the history on the menu to the diverse amount of decorations everywhere. Everything seems to have a reason for being there which makes things fun from a nostalgia perspective. Came in with the fam and wanted some beer and food. Gotta say, the beer is pretty decent. Definitely a classic brewery not going too far off of what traditional beer should be. As far as the food, definitely ask about the sizing before you order. You can easily find yourself with too much food! :) Overall, it's a solid place to visit if you're in the area and want a place to chill/drink/eat. Hands down would come back again! Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Old building with eclectic decor as it's actually quite historic. There's no set theme other than the fact that it's an older building that has a cool story behind it. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no read more

Delicious food and outstanding service in an Interesting, historic building. Skip the restaurants in downtown Smithfield and go down the hill to this gem! read more

I live nearby so anytime we have company in from out of town or just want a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere, this place never disappoints. Set in a historic building with a great beer selection, the food is delicious. They update their menu every couple of years, but the fishermen's stew is a staple and I always get it as a starter whenever I'm there. read more

Yummy Yummy Wharf Brewing I can't get enough of there onion rings and fried green tomatoes they're so super good. They will be part of my Christmas dinner. read more

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What a wonderful place to eat!!! We got there before the crowds so sitting was easy. If you get there past 6:00pm sitting will fill quickly. The service was awesome...Betty was friendly and very knowledgeable on the menu items. Plenty of choices...we have Fish/Chip and the special Sirloin Steak that was smothered in bacon, mushroom bourbon sauce. The fish was not heavy battered, flakey, and delicious. The fries were crispy (we asked for extra crispy) and have a great flavor. Don't know what seasoning was used though. The steak was perfectly prepared (we got Med Rare) and the mashed potatoes we good. The best part of the mashed potatoes was the brown gravy....it had the taste you get from grandmas house!!! This is casual dining and folks were dressed from business casual to shorts and T-shirts. Word of caution...service is not fast (we waited about 20 min); however, everything is cooked fresh. read more

Great food Great staff ! Love eating here always a good time and happy place to eat ! And the prices are great !

Somewhat tucked away on a side street in Smithfield, we missed this treasure! What a great experience with an amazing somewhat erie historical background! Seems this old building was a funeral home / crematorium. All the wood, tables, everything are from original historical buildings. As I understand the story, the kitchen area now - was the crematorium. Well, whatever they were "cookin", some deliciousness with a side of "fried green tomatos" was on the menu. We delighted in the stories as much as the food! From a super beefy burger to my amazing blackened Cesar salad, it was a welcomed treat to our hungry bellies! Our server Kylee was fantastic and super attentive! Definitely one to add to our regulars! Highly recommended! read more

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I admit I've been sleeping on this hit, local's gem. My father-in-law and husband snuck in here for some drinks at the bar while my mother-in-law and I kept shopping so when we came to find them we were pleasantly surprised. It's been "on the list" for many many years but I always stick to what I know and hadn't come inside. Well, I really loved it. The decor is old pub, they have personalized glasses that people make themselves and leave hanging at the bar and join their insider drinking club they host. Cute idea and really fun. The bartender was super friendly and talkative and told us all about it. Large menu with tons of options to please virtually anyone, but think American pub food mostly. So not as many healthy choices, but there were some. We tried some onion rings and light snacks an the beers and were pleased. Looking forward to coming back and having a meal here! read more

Everytime we've been here we get something different and it's good everytime. I wish they'd keep the calm strips on the menu all year round because they're easily the best appetizer! The fried green tomatoes come in second and we get them everytime. The flights don't disappoint either, they always have something good. The service is so great, the waiters and waitresses know the menu so well and are very helpful with choosing meals. read more

Good food. Shanghai wings were crispy and tasty. The volcano burger was really good too. A bit messy to eat but best burger Ive has in awhile read more

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Came here on our "Tour of Smithfield" for Father's day. Make sure you make reservations as there was a line for the dinning area. We stayed in the "bar" area. We came for the beer this time around. If you are going as a group. I would highly recommend car pooling. Parking is limited because of the location. Beer is delicious. They have guest taps as well, so make sure you read the whole beer menu. read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Flights and pints! - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

This seems like a place that I would have loved in my early 20s. Of course, my standards were much lower then. The service was poor. She forgot straws. We asked for more. She forgot those. She forgot napkins twice. Finally got up and got my own. The seating seems like it was salvaged from a building that was being torn down: it's uncomfortable and not level. The table was so uneven that things kept falling over. The beers that were made in-house were mediocre. Not bad, per se, but not very good. In fact, that could be the overall theme for the whole experience: "Not bad, but not very good". We ordered two burgers and a Reuben. It took more than 30 minutes for that order to arrive. The burgers were tasty, though WAY overcooked. The bun had light scorch marks like it was toasted, but was actually cold and tasted barely cooked. It would have benefited greatly from actually being toasted. We had specified explicitly that we all hate pickles. All three sandwiches came to the table with pickles. My wife's Reuben was half sauerkraut, and she had asked for it to be on the light side. It also lacked 1000 Island dressing, and the meat had a strange taste. Not bad, just... off. I used to tend bar in brewpubs like this and I really wanted to like this place, but... it just wasn't great. read more

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Server was friendly, bbq sandwich was tasty, fried green tomato appetizer was good, seafood stew was excellent

I will not have the lazy, unpleasant girls who work there stop me from saying how great the food is. We walked in and said "party of 4" and they sat/stood and stared at us like they've never had anyone say such a thing. The eye rolling to customers is off putting. The food was large portions and delicious. Beer was good! Place was packed and had great energy. read more

First off, I only stopped in for a few drinks. After reading through the menu, J realized it is fairly extensive and the ambiance very nice. The bartender was quite engaging and friendly. They have quite a few beers on tap with several more available in the bottle. Their liquor selection is pretty slim though. I will be back for food in the near future... read more

Went with my husband and dad this evening. I had the fish and chips and so did my dad, my husband had the volcano burger. All of our dishes were cooked well, they really do fry items well. We had started with chicken wings which were coated and battered heavily, we had sauce on the side- they were good! We had the pretzels as well- the beer queso was so good. Always love the vibe here. read more

Food was great and service was always on top of everything, but "relaxed" might be stretching it for the environment as when we got there, a table was practically yelling and hollaring to the point where my ears started to hurt. Apparently it was mostly the one table because when they left the noise floor got reduced in half, I'm just not sure why none of the staff told them to quiet down. read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Shrim Poboy (blackened) with onion rings, excellent and near the best onion rings I've had. - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

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Myself and boyfriend have been here a number of times. Him more than me since he lives in the area. So far neither of us have had anything we didn't enjoy on the menu. From the food to the drinks. The prices are pretty decent for the area. They are Definitely cheaper and tastier than the nearest competitor in the area. And since I use practically every bathroom I'm near I have to let you know that The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. If you're close by you should skip the more well known place and try Wharf Hill. read more

Incredible service. Best wings I've ever had in my life. Do yourself a favor and visit the beautiful town of Smithfield and taste the delights Wharf Hill has to offer! read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Blackened shrimp po boy - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

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(4) ~ very good overall lunch MENU: ** Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake (by Alyssa;) = (4.25) Worth it;) ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** 1/2 pound Steamed Shrimp w. Wharf Dust(ie Old Bay) = (4) very good, came w. Cocktail Sauce too;) ** Non-Won-Tons = (4) very unique, in a good way;) * Country Ham Rolls (w. yellow mustard) = (3.75) Good, but would have been better with Honey Mustard;) BEERS: ***Next time, b/c the Espresso Brown Ale & Old Courthouse Porter looked good;) read more

Amazing food, atmosphere and very efficient. Friendly staff. Depends on time of day you arrive if you will have to wait for a table or booth. read more

I LOVE this place! The atmosphere is fantastic! They have the best fish and chips! We have never had a bad meal from Wharf Hill! I have a food allergy, and the staff is so understanding and willing to check with the chef to accommodate me. When my friends and family come to visit from out of state, this is the place I take them to! I can't recommend them enough! Oh, and the waitresses tell us about the history of the building and some fun ghost stories! Definitely makes for a fun time! Great cocktails and beer too! read more

This place is small and has a great vibe. But the food is just very okay. The service was great and it has the old bar kind of feeling with locals leaving mugs and to go growlers. I just wished the food was better. The Tomatoe soup was not very tasty and was grainy, the grilled cheese was just okay. The beer selection was nice and again the service was great read more

Food was good but unfortunately came out lukewarm warm at best. My husband's bun on his burger was soggy and my fries were room temperature. What really frustrated me was the service, after delivering our food, our waitress never returned until we were done eating. No water refills or check-in. We told her at the end of our meal when she finally returned that our food was not warm and her response was "oh really". Maybe an "I'm sorry about that" would have been a better response. read more

Food was great, service was amazing and the live music was fabulous! My group thoroughly enjoyed Travis Morrison Music. Definitely bring him back! read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Travis Morrison Music at Wharf Hill. - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

I came with three guy friends during a day trip to Smithfield. The server let me sample two beers and I though the IPA and After Church amber both had a nice flavor, but they were a little warm in terms of temperature, maybe the sample glasses had just been washed. One of my friends got the After Church and there was practically no head on it at all. If you work in a brewery, I'm sorry, but you have to know how to pour a draft beer correctly. I ordered an Irish Red ale and it was smooth, malty, and crisp, really a good selection. I got the brat burger with mustard and caramelized onions. the onions were cooked perfectly, just a tiny hint of sweetness to enhance the burger. The brat burger was pretty good, but I felt like it needed a little bit of crunch to take it over the top. It was a nice old timey pace to stop by for a brew. I'd drop by again to dry a different beer when I visit Smithfield again one day, but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way just for a return visit. read more

A nice ambiance, beers were decently priced. The service was friendly but a bit slow. Took about 45 minutes to get the appetizers ordered and the food another 30 after that and there were a few times we had to flag down someone to get the drinks we ordered, but I think it was one server for the whole place, food came out warm but tasted great, I got the shrimp po boy which was really good and the fries were exquisite. Recommend checking out if you're in Smithfield just allocate extra time if you want to check out the near by park or town read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia

This is my kind of place. Locals love it and if you think you're going to have a good data signal, think again. Excellent selection of beers to chose from. Food is perfect and the atmosphere is great. Service is exceptional as well. Better be hungry, portions are huge. read more

Great spot! I am happy I found this place. I will be back. When you leave with empty plates and full bellies and my pockets still happy! I will be back. Drive from south chesapeake to get back. I have to try more on the menu. Great service great food. A must find. This place seems like it's been around for ever. I am glad I found it now. read more

We had an outing in Smithfield today and decided to try Wharf Hill since it has decent reviews and looked enticing. We walked in right as they opened (11:30am) and were sat immediately by the hostess. We were given a small 2 top in the main dining area. Our server was very nice, didn't check on us too little or too much. We ordered pretzel bites with queso as an appetizer. It was good but would've liked a bigger portion. The queso was really good. My boyfriend ordered the CBR Wrap with Onion Rings and I ordered the shrimp entree (I chose blackened shrimp rather than fried) with onion rings. It took a little while for the food to come out but it seemed like the kitchen was maybe having some problems because everybody in our room got their food at just about the same time despite ordering separately. The shrimp were a little small but decently priced considering how much seafood costs has gone up. The onion rings were GIGANTIC. One was as big as my hand. The breading could've used a little more seasoning but overall everything tasted great and we took leftovers home. Our server left us a nice thank you note and we tipped 20% !! read more

Wharf Hill Brewing - Shrimp Entree with Onion Rings - Bars Near Me - Smithfield, Virginia