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1608 Crafthouse

4.4 (756 reviews)
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Wings
Rebecca G.

I'm glad we decided to stop by and try this place! We were seated at a high top by the bar, and our server/bartender Hunter was awesome. The bar was full and there were two high top tables, but Hunter remained attentive to everyone. For appetizers, we ordered a dozen oysters and a simple salad. We thought it was really nice they split it in half for us without us even asking and made it easier to share. The flavor of the wings were delicious and the burger was good as well. Fries were fresh cut! So good too. Overall, it's a great place to stop by for dinner and drinks.

Dry Pack Butter Basted Scallops with Carrot Purée & Vegetable Couscous
Carol S.

There is no restaurant that comes even close to 1608 Crafthouse in the culinary masterpieces created by the head chef/owner Kevin, Each Tuesday I look forward to the new menu choices offered. His version of what most other restaurants offer turns them from ordinary to special. A good example is the hot dog entree served around holidays. The Nathan's dogs are apple smoked bacon wrapped offered on a split brioche roll with ox tail chili and a sprinkling of grated cheese atop. They're served with fresh cut fries that have been brined & double fried. I don't feel the slightest bit guilty about the calorie count when they offer this amazing dish. I'll actually call ahead to check and see if it's on the menu. This week, having been sick, I was so afraid I would miss a new menu item I wanted so much to try. Last night I felt good enough to go but called ahead to make sure they still had the new offering. YES!! I hadn't missed it. The dish was chef's version of Spaghetti Alla Narano with local squash, garlic, basil, Romano cheese, butter & pepper flakes. It was the most amazing thing I've ever tasted! Offered on the menu as an appetizer, it was a small plate. So I also ordered another of my favorites, Squash Blossoms very lightly tempura battered & stuffed with house made pimento cheese and a drizzle of white sauce. Oh how I would love for the spaghetti to be served as an entree. I could eat it every night. I hope it's still on the menu when my pescatarian son comes down to visit this month. Although I had been on antibiotics for a week I still have laryngitis, especially when I talk very long. And I love to talk. But bartender Matt's always perfectly made Bourbon Smash soothed my throat. For beer lovers the restaurant always offers a plentiful variety of craft beers. Although not a beer drinker I do love to see the variety and special cans my beer drinking friends order. Always count on a new fresh catch & wing offering each week. What other restaurants offer as an ordinary fish entree, chef makes creative and special. I almost never fail to try each new limited offering fresh catch menu option. Local & quality ingredients are used. It certainly adds to the freshness of the fish and seafood to be so close to the Chesapeake Bay. The restaurant's decor is tailored to its offerings. Televisions are strategically placed. Lining the wall to the bathrooms are framed published articles on the restaurant & banners of awards won. It's very well laid out and to me seems to have 4 distinct areas. There's a large area of table & booths perfect for families and large groups. An ample bar with a television at each side of the bar itself provides good viewing access from all seats at the bar. Several high topped tables complete this area of the restaurant. Then there's the area I consider in between the other two, which is where I prefer to sit. I favor one of the two tables in front on the fireplace, regardless of the time of year. Across from these tables are two high top tables, which the bartender, rather than a server, waits on. So the restaurant obviously considers them part of the bar section. The popular covered outside seating area is also available. After dinner I enjoy moving to the bar to visit with friends & talk baseball or football with the bar crowd. The restaurant is located in a small multiuse center on the east side of Pleasure House Road between its intersection with Independence & Northampton Boulevards. Hours are 7 days a week, closing at 9pm Monday - Thursday, 10pm on Friday & Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. Openings are 3pm Monday - Friday. noon on Saturday and 10am on Sunday, A weekend brunch with new menu items each week is enjoyed by many. They close on major holiday such as Memorial Day and the 4th of July. The Happy Hour Menu ends at 6pm. As you must be able to tell, 1608 Crafthouse is my favorite restaurant. Their creative entrees are a thing of beauty & taste.

Giant Big a Soft Pretzel
Caroline J.

Had seen this restaurant featured on the top 100 Yelp list and wanted to give it a try and it was overall a great experience! Food: Giant pretzel: huge and still delicious. Since it was brunch time we were able to get a side of the maple butter and caramel sauce along with the beer cheese and honey mustard that normally comes with the pretzel. I would not get the maple butter again or the caramel sauce. The caramel sauce had too much of a boozy flavor for my taste and the maple butter was blah. Mexican chiiqulies was so good! Loved all the flavors in this dish! Roasted sweet potatoes were absolutely cooked well and I love when something simple is done well! Margarita was prepared well and nice and strong! Service: Excellent and kind all around from the hostess to our server! Ambiance: Nice inside with tables and booths! Not overly large but also has a patio lounge.

Soft shell crab sandwhiches with an egg added
Jahmelia B.

We popped into this place on a whim while on a roadtrip. We are generally have a very kosher diet and don't eat pork. After checking the menu and seeing it was filled with pork items I thought we might not have many options to choose from. Our server jumped in and highlighted items that would work with our dietary needs. He also let us know they would make adjustments if needed. We ended up ordering the breakfast burrito (a special item on the brunch menu) , and a soft shell crab sandwich! Everything was delicious and oversized! We had plenty to eat and enough to share and take home! The fries are seasoned very well and the house made honey mustard is delicious!!! 4 stars for great service and delicious food!!!

From the parking lot
Mary-Ann L.

Friendly service for sure. A definite 5. Ambiance could use some help, the lighting is too low that it feels stuffy and dated. There aren't a lot of wall decor. Definitely a 2 for ambiance. We ordered chili with pork rinds. Must have been an off day since the pork rinds were under seasoned and not fresh from fryer temperature hot. It made the rinds tough and not crispy. We also ordered lamb burger. Seems that there is some vinegary taste to it. Not a huge fan. The tangy chicken was the best. Very well seasoned, came with sunny side egg and gravy. Food was a solid 3.

Shrimp And Grits
Izzie R.

Probably one of the most unassuming places you'll visit but with outstanding food and better service. I've been to many local restaurants in many different states and this place ranks among the top. We opted to order poutine with ox tail for the table and it was excellent. Then, as my main course, I went with the shrimp and grits. Holly cow! Easily one of the best I've ever had. Which includes NO! Every dish ordered did not disappoint. Oh, did I mention the desserts are delicious! Also, just as important, the selection of bourbons, beer and cocktails is fantastic! I can't forget to mention the amazing service we had from Sharon. We visited this place on a whim to celebrate and I'm so glad we did. Do yourself a favor and give the place your patronage!

From the brunch menu
Kanea M.

We loved our service here! The waitress was incredibly helpfulC friendly and patient with our larger party. She was able to recommend items from the brunch menu, she gave us her favorite foods to try and she was great at describing the foods so we could make a good decision. The ambiance is nicely decorated to match the vibe of the menu and its name being a craft house. The art in the bathroom was not just art but an ode to food information as it was packed with facts and beautiful art. We had an about a 30 min wait but it went fast and the food and service did not disappoint. Everyone enjoyed their foods, we tried a lot of items from the brunch menu simply because we know this place will switch the options up. Mimosa flight: favorite was the pineapple, least favorite was the orange juice. The Big A** Pretzel was like a bagel consistency and even had like everything bagel seasoning. The cheese sauce served with it was incredibly delicious. The Bone Marrow was excellent- the toasted bread was perfect and the Rockefeller oysters were cooked perfectly. Some of the other items not pictured were more from the brunch menu and we all agree it was a 5/5 experience and would love to return when in town.

14oz Pan Roasted Ribeye
Virginia R.

We sat outside Monday night to enjoy the fall weather. We were greeted by our server, who was very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered 2 bourbon honey cocktails. They were very strong but good. For our appetizer, we had a dozen oysters and luckily the chef accommodated our request of having them steamed. The basil mignonette paired perfectly with them. For our entrées, we both had the 14oz Ribeye with the roasted bone marrow. Let me tell you, this was the best taste experience I've had in my entire life. The ribeye was cooked perfectly. The blu cheese really took it to the next level. I highly recommend you try this establishment.

Fried Green Tomato BLT
Karyl H.

I have seen this on yelp for a while, and we finally decided to give it a try. After finally trying this place ... we regret not trying it sooner. Everything we had was amazing. The smoked wings with maple BBQ glaze were perfection. I had the fried green tomato BLT on the cranberry bread, it was huge and the small of the flavors just go so well together. Even their kids chicken tenders were perfect, our daughter devoured them. We finished off with the white chocolate cookie skillet with the vanilla bean gelato, I could cry, that was probably the best dessert I have ever had. We will definitely be back again!

Yellowfin Tuna on Vegetable Pilaf
Cat C.

Best dish I've ordered here although I've been here twice now and both times were amazing. I NEVER clear my plate but me and my fellow book club member ate this dish up (she ordered her own). Everything from the tender and fresh tuna to the crispy yet buttery pilaf was full of flavor and amazing. Food is 10/10! Ok... now for ambiance... What the heck is going on with the music lol! It's such a weird vibe and if you are going to have people sit in wooden chairs then at least have cushions. Very dark in there but not like cute/fancy/dark it's more like pub with no ambience lighting? Idk all 3 things seem like an easy switch! I would love to come back with our book club if these changes were made. Service was amazing that was next to as good as the food! VERY hard to beat the food

Whiskey drink
Amanda E.

I've been here more than once. On the last visit as with the first, the service was wonderful. My server was quick and checked on me a few times. The small extra things I asked for were included promptly. The drink was good. This craft house has a lot of IPAs. Not my thing. The burger was good. I would have preferred a different bun or a different presentation. Overall they handle big groups or single people well. They have an open concept with a few televisions. There is parking but on busier nights it might be harder to get a good spot. I'll go back.

Cast Iron Skillet Cookie
Jenny V.

The food and the ambiance were great! I inquired ahead of time about the fried fish that were in the photos and it seemed that the staff not only forgot to put the phone on hold but also annoyed by the question. I placed a to go order at the restaurant and the irritableness that was expressed over the phone translated to the restaurant experience. My partner tried being friendly but they wouldn't really budge maybe it was because it was the last hour but I didn't think the order was that big of an inconvenience. We waited around 20 minutes overall but again great food overall! Hoping the next visit would be more welcoming like the other reviews mentioned.

House pork rinds & oxtail chili con queso!!

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1 year ago

Grat food relaxing atmosphere. Love the pickles and their version of poutine. Great selections of beer.

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1 year ago

Excellent food that never disappoints! Save room for the in-house made desserts. A nice happy hour every day from 3:00-6:00.

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Great service and good food. Wait staff always have a smile for you. Would like to see some new items on the menu.

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The best real restaurant in VB. Local, fresh seafood, steaks, burgers with a changing menu based on availability of seasonal ingredients.

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Really good. The food is yummy, the location is nice. I think I had a margarhita last time I was there and recall it being really good.

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1 year ago

Really good homemade chips. Plenty of food options as well. The smash Burgers were solid

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Food and drinks were fantastic! Server was knowledgeable and friendly. Food was outstanding- best French fries I've ever had!

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The food is Amazing!!! This is my new Spot! The cocktails are great also! Great service... Highly recommend!

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Yes we have been for a couple weeks, 50% capacity

What are the happy hour specials and what are the hours?

We offer happy hour 3-6pm everyday with a variety of $5 small plates, $2 off glasses of wine, $4 well drinks and $2 off any beer brewed in the 757.

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Our patio is covered but not heated

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Repeal Bourbons and Burgers - Silly Gringo & fries

Repeal Bourbons and Burgers

4.4(1.7k reviews)
9.6 mi
•$$

We loved the food at Repeal Bourbons and Burgers !…read more We started off with drinks which were yummy and delicious. I had the Plymouth Rock because I love Gin and it was refreshingly sweet. My husband had the Margarita on the Rocks which I was not a fan of. I did not like the mix they used to make thins drink. My son also tasted it and agreed with my opinion. The lettuce wraps were really good. My daughter in law and I both had the CALIFORNICATION burger, my husband had the CLASSIC burger, my son had the CAPONE Burger and everyone was really happy! All burgers were properly cooked and delicious. The fries were good, nothing special to write about. My husband had the fries with bacon dust and they were very sweet. He wasn't a fan but I thought they were delicious!

This placed had good reviews so I decided to try it for myself. Walked in in the afternoon. It was…read morenot busy and I had a choice of seating outside or inside. Sat in a booth inside since it was a little warm outside. Bomb MI was good. It had black garlic sesame aioli, kimchi, pork belly, sunny side egg, cucumber on a sesame seed bun. The Southside was alright. It is bombay gin, St. Germaine, Jack Rudy small-batch tonic, and soda. Would have given this place a 4/5 if not for the crappy service. The rude guy working the bar was neither friendly or pleasant. There were no napkins when food was served. I stood up and politely asked for some. I found some below the register and, since the guy was busy prepping drinks, I decided to get them myself. He then said, "okay do my job," which was unnecessary and rude. Though the other waiter was friendlier, service was overall bad.

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Barrel 17 - Whisky Burger (add Jalapeño)

Barrel 17

4.0(446 reviews)
9.4 mi
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I ran the Shamrock Marathon and I always want a good burger after a race and Barrel 17 did not…read moredisappoint. I ordered the Sunrise Burger, subbing hot honey for the mayo and oh-mah-gawsh that was an excellent decision. (The burgers are a little on the smaller side, but I found it to be the perfect size.) I told my husband that the onion rings were some of the best I've ever had. Kyle was our server, and he was incredible--attentive despite being a little overwhelmed. It's darker on the inside because of the wood paneling, but it works for the saloon-adjacent vibe it's going for. Highly recommend!

Admittedly i don't go down to the Oceanfront often; at least not often enough to know when new…read morethings pop up. So when one of the Homies told me about this place I was all in because - burgers - what's not to love. Barrel 17 did not disappoint; when i got there i realized quickly i was the last to know because it was busy. We had about a 10 minute wait to be seated but that was cut short by option to sit at the bar. The bartender was working like she had six arms. It was non stop; attentive, taking orders, making drinks, checking back with others, she was truly impressive. The places was jumping; it was busy, casual and didn't slow down from the time we arrived until we left. Parking is challenging, there's a small lot beside the restaurant and a small lot behind it so if you can car pool you'll benefit yourselves. Now on to the star of the show - the food! The only knock I had was portion size. In a big guy with an even bigger appetite and when i left there i could've eaten my whole meal over again lol. But that's also because it was delicious. I got the mac n cheese starter, the Beast Burger, tater tots , and the biggest slice of chocolate cake I've ever had. Literally the biggest slice of cake ever- twice the size of my burger. Everything was delicious, from start to finish and if i were a person that had a normal appetite i would've left full like my friends did. Will definitely be back!

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Frank and Patty's - Burgers, tendies & fries

Frank and Patty's

4.5(94 reviews)
9.5 mi

Oh Frank and Patty's. I love this spot. Funny enough, I didn't even like burgers until I had one…read morehere, and now I can't stop thinking about them. The menu is small but very intentionally focused. They offer smash burgers done right, the iconic Norfolk snap dog, ice-cold beers, wine, and classic cocktails, and the prices are honestly great for the quality. The space itself feels like an old-school local diner in the best way. Bar stools, cozy seating, and that nostalgic, no-frills vibe that makes you want to hang out longer than planned. It's small, so definitely expect a wait during busy times, but it's absolutely worth it. They also have outdoor seating, which will be clutch once the warm weather really kicks in. I ordered a Modelo, the F&P style fries, and the Mickey Burger. The fries are next-level, very much giving In-N-Out animal style vibes topped with grilled onions, Goodboy sauce, and cheese. I could eat those alone and be happy. The Mickey Burger comes with a double patty, cheese, Goodboy sauce, pickles, lettuce, onions, and a sesame bun. I subbed the raw onions for grilled onions (highly recommend), and it was perfection. Juicy, crispy-edged, flavorful ... everything a smash burger should be. I truly can't express how good this place is. The service was great, the food was unreal, and I'm already planning my next visit. Next time, I'm definitely trying their espresso martini. Frank and Patty's has officially turned me into a burger person, and I'm not mad about it.

Out in Va Beach for the craft show and decided to get lunch while out there and stopped at Frank…read moreand Patty's. The Good: Really liked the food (dog for me and burger for my son) as well as fries each. I'm a little picky about my hot dogs but was very happy here. It had the perfect amount of ketsup, relish and mustard for me. Sons burger was very good too. Fries were pretty good but kind of pricey for the amount given. The Bad: Finding this place is a pain especially if you are not familiar with the beach area and the noise level is quite loud as it is inside a garage. The server (at the bar) was very friendly and it was a quick meal, under 30 minutes. Hindsite: only get 1 fry and save room for the banana pudding the next time. We will return for sure.

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Union Alehouse - Buffalo Cauliflower

Union Alehouse

4.3(244 reviews)
6.3 mi
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We stopped her on a whim, having driven past many times. We're glad we did. It is the…read morequintessential beer pub. We were greeted and seated promptly. There is a good selection of Virginia beers on tap and a rotating selection of beers from around the country on tap. They also have a cider on tap. There is a small selection of wines, canned beers, non- alcoholic beers, and for those who just graduated from soda - hard seltzer. The food menu clearly labels gluten- free and vegetarian options. There is a nice selection of appetizers, flatbreads, bowls, burgers, sandwiches. My husband and I both went with bowls I had the poke bowl and my husband had the chicken bowl. Both were delicious and above what one would expect for a pub. Mine came with succotash, which I thought was an interesting choice, but it worked. We split the pretzel, which was amazingly good. The waitress was attentive and good. They do have live music on Friday nights. There are many different happy hours during the week. Definitely we will go back

We came here for Valentine's Day with a reservation for three (2 adults and a child). We were…read moregreeted warmly and seated right away, which was impressive given how busy it was. Our first table ended up being under a spotlight that was directly in our line of sight (it looked like it was meant for the specials board), so we asked to move. Staff was accommodating and got us to a better table quickly. The space itself is really nice. It was clean, rustically decorated, and the live plants in liquor bottles on the tables are a nice touch. Our server was friendly from the start and took drink orders right away. My daughter and I had sodas, and my husband ordered the Southern Charm Old Fashioned off the specials menu, which he enjoyed. The menu is on the smaller side, which we actually like. One unique detail was the option to "buy a round for the kitchen," which we thought was a really nice touch and decided to add it when we ordered our appetizer. We started with the fried deviled eggs after a friend recommended them. They were creative with three styles (classic with pickle, togarashi ginger, and crispy prosciutto), but overall a bit on the dry side and not as flavorful as we expected. We asked for Dijon, but they don't have it. Our server suggested and brought out the Baja dipping sauce instead, which did pair well and kind of improved them. My husband had the fish and chips and really enjoyed it. He said the fish was flaky and well cooked. I ordered the Union grilled cheese, which unfortunately seemed like it had been sitting a bit before being served, as the bottom was soggy. It was just okay overall and not particularly memorable for the price. The sweet potato fries on the side were the clear standout. They were crispy, the perfect balance of sweet and salty and honestly the best part of the dish. Our daughter had the kid's smashburger. It was exactly that. Service throughout the meal was good. She was friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and there when needed. The main disappointment came at the end. When our meals were served, the server actually offered sauces at the table (ketchup, mayo, ranch, etc.), and specifically suggested items like the baja sauce for the eggs and ranch to us. Because of that, we were surprised to see several charges for the sauces on the bill, especially since they were offered and recommended at the table with no mention of any additional cost. We were also charged a credit card fee, with no signage anywhere (entrance, hostess stand, or menu) indicating that paying with a card would include an extra charge. It just left an unnecessary sour note on an otherwise solid, casual meal. Nothing was bad, and nothing really stood out as exceptional, but the lack of transparency around those final charges really impacted the overall experience for us.

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Duck Dive Tavern

Duck Dive Tavern

3.9(46 reviews)
9.1 mi
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I decided to visit after walking up an appetite at First Landing State Park…read more I popped in & was told to sit wherever. I found a booth & looked over the menu. Decided to start with their fried pickles which were absolutely delicious! I also ordered a hamburger but was t impressed with it. It was cooked well but lacked flavor. The fries however were absolutely delicious!

The food is fine for the price but the manager (heavyset man with a beer gut, beard, and ponytail)…read moreof this specific establishment is a real tool. Ladies if you look good he might let you slide on free items (I've seen it myself) but fellas he's gonna hassle you even for sour cream if you don't tip him enough to his satisfaction and then complain to your face about it if you're a regular. To those that care: The specific incident that caused my review was I had went in on a tuesday for their "taco Tuesday" special. Now because I work by the oceanfront I frequent this place. I've been told they aren't supposed to let you walk out with to go orders on their taco Tuesday, but if I pay for and eat some of my food who is this manager to say I can't leave with a to go box(which in most cases I have), but I digress. I tried to do it today and the manager comes to me with a nasty attitude over me not tipping enough for his standards telling me I can't take my food to go because he doesn't feel I tip enough and "what's a 5 dollar tip gonna do for him". Keep in mind I told him I'm not ordering food for just myself I sometimes take lunch orders from work which is never more than 5 to go small tacos. I've never been rude to this man I'm a quiet person so I usually order wait and leave. I work for a reputable company that sees a lot of tourism and I often recommended this spot to our guests but due to this situation I will be advising people to avoid this place if you're not just going to drink at the end of the night on The Weekend. In the specific event the owner of the restaurant was there and confirmed they weren't supposed to be doing to go tacos which I can respect. What I dont respect is the manager picking and choosing when he wants to follow the rules of the establishment for his own gain.

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Smashburger w truffle parmesan fries

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