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American Brew

4.0 (212 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Live music

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Chicken Melt
Sally C.

I had no idea this place was here and the only thing I am upset about is that I did not know about it earlier. It has a cool vibe, casual and fun. Parking is tight during peak hours. It has food, coffee and drinks. Lunch and breakfast. I had no idea. Cool wood tables a community table and cool seating nooks and a bar. Merch for sale. You order, pay and sit. They call your name, you grab your food and drinks and sit and enjoy. Clean up after yourself. We ordered a chicken melt and I got a cold brew coffee. We were splitting a sandwich and they even put it on 2 plates for us and we each got a pickle. The sandwich was so good with fresh ingredients. The rosemary bread was delicious but not strong enough to hold the ingredients so I ended up eating it with a fork. I have already told friends about this place and I will be back. The menu looks so good.

Cappuccino and blueberry muffin
Alan G.

Looking for a local coffeehouse at a great location? Try American Brew. Excellent coffee and baked goods. My wife and I live to go here then walk across the Lesner Bridge.

A nice vanilla latte and a PB&J latte to start the day.
Jonathan P.

My wife and I were driving by and decided to stop at American Brew, and we're glad we did. The inside is very nice and cozy, with a welcoming vibe that makes it a great spot to relax. They offer a monthly drink menu in addition to their regular coffee options, plus some fun adult coffee drinks. Their food menu also has a good mix of breakfast and lunch choices. We tried the iced vanilla latte and the iced PB&J latte--both were excellent. For food, we shared the steak and cheese breakfast burrito, which was amazing. The thinly sliced steak really made it stand out. Overall, a great find with tasty drinks, delicious food, and a comfortable atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

Alma C.

I planned to order a 20oz latte to enjoy in a mug, but the barista let me know they only serve up to 16oz for drinks "for here," so I went with that. When my drink was ready, it came in a paper to-go cup instead. I mentioned that I'd asked for a mug, so she poured it with a tude from the cup into one -- which wasn't ideal since the coffee had already touched the paper surface and probably made it loose a little heat. The froth and layers didn't hold up as well after being poured, which was a little disappointing. That said, the coffee itself tasted good, the café had a nice, lively atmosphere, and the prices were fair. It's a cold day and it's a bit chilly in here - we still have our coats on. I just wish the dine-in option had been handled a bit more carefully. What would've been nice is to offer to remake it in a mug (I should have insisted on this).

Smoothie

Smoothies are supposed to be smooth. Worst drink I've ever had in my life. Was chunky, completely unripe fruit, and not sweet at all whatsoever.

Andra B.

Just what I needed and in boycott Starbucks day! Fabulous lattes, great big moist muffins and a truly delicious avocado toast.

Green Goddess Smoothie
Shelb L.

Gave this cafe a try since it was walking distance from the beach. It was a little overwhelming upon first entering due to the music being loud and there was lots to see & I wasn't quite sure where to order at first. There's plenty of seating indoors & a wonderful outdoor seating area. We ordered an Açaí Bowl & a Green Goddess smoothie with a side of Fresh seasonal fruit. The Açaí bowl had fresh and sweet fruit with a perfect combo of each fruit and the right amount of granola. The smoothie portion was tasty and went well with all the fruit. I'll definitely order this one again. As for the Green Goddess smoothie, I wouldn't order again. It wasn't terrible, just lacked any real flavor beyond chalky green flavor. We took a few sips & wrote that one off. The Fresh Seasonal fruit side was perfect and exactly what our beach day needed. Can't wait to come back & try more of the menu and experience dining in. Highly recommend!

Linda H.

Freshly baked blueberry muffins, a rich & fabulous Almond Joy Latte, and a vibe that was exactly what I needed to kickstart a bright and wonderful morning. The barista was incredibly friendly and amazing, making the experience even sweeter. As I drove out of town on an icy yet sunny Monday morning, American Brew was the perfect stop to warm up and soak in some positivity. The flavors, the atmosphere, and the friendly service made it unforgettable. Can't wait for my next visit and I must get some of this merch!!.

Sweet potato hash.  Absolutely delicious.
David V.

Great service. Nice and calm ambience combined with great food. They are currently sponsoring Spikes's K9 so they are true to their name American Brew. Found my new breakfast spot

Spring Fling Latte Iced

We have been a big fans of the Locally owned American brew for its amazing atmosphere, friendly Baristas and superior coffee and breakfast options. The new April special "Spring Fling Latte" was no exception. The Iced, strawberry simple syrup infused white chocolate latte was the perfect refreshment after a beautiful day at the beach!

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Michele S.

Love going to this place on the weekends after going to first landing . You can't go wrong with any of the drinks I normally get one of their seasonal drinks and their breakfast bowls are awesome and a large portion . The customer service is amazing, the vibe of this place is great one of my favorite places to go . Inside and outside seating .

Strawberry cream muffin, blueberry muffin , vanilla latte and vanilla rose latte
Barbara B.

Though it's very busy, they do get the coffees out to you quickly and the atmosphere is very cozy -very friendly community!! Muffins are huge and delicious

From the inside with a view
Mary-Ann L.

Definitely earned my updated 5 star review this time. Maybe it's the more less crowded, more laid back day but I feel that there's more attention paid to the details, less rushed to order, and maybe seemingly more selections. I ordered to go: steak quesadilla and power bowl with chicken, quinoa and hummus. The latter was yummy, 5 stars. The quesadilla is a 4, slightly more oily to my liking.

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Love the environment and the people! The prices are high and the food is ok though. Still recommend and it's worth checking out!

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This is my husband's and I 3rd time visiting The Butchers Son, and as always we left pleased…read more We came in to celebrate our anniversary, first meal without one of our kiddos in ages. The atmosphere is nice, the food is spectacular, service this time was just ok but not something that would ruin our night. Our waiter was very absent for the most part, it did take a while for us to get our drinks and order; not much check backs for refills and such but overall he was a good server. The food is always amazing, I've never had a negative experience for their food. And the location is nice. The establishment is clean, more on the higher end, we came in dressed to impress for our date but you had a mix of how people were dressed. Down to just your everyday wear. 10/10 recommend

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Our friends have been raving about Still and we decided to make reservations for a date night. It's…read moretime to bring some spotlight to this hidden gem, nestled in Olde Town Portsmouth. The vibe is whatever you want it to be, as some were dressed up & others were casual. We made reservations a few days ahead of time for a Friday night, but walks in were welcome & it's wasn't crowded when we arrived. When it comes to the parking situation, avoid the lot beside Still that's is labeled for the Mustard Seed Place. (We almost were towed but came back in the nick of time). We thought the open spaces without signs were open parking spots since the other spots were clearly labeled for Mustard Seed Place & Bon Secours. We entered the side door and were instantly transported into a basement speakeasy feeling restaurant. The host asked if we had reservations & then we were immediately seated. We enjoyed a small table lit candle and were surrounded by other couples without feeling too close or subtracting from the intimacy. We started with drinks: ~A Pineapple Bourbon Honey Sour - a well balanced drink that was tastefully sweet. ~Lavender 75 - I was initially cautious of gin, but the waitress assured me it was delicious & she was right. ~Old Fashioned - perfect! For Tapas we ordered: ~ Cornbread - cooked to absolute perfection, crispy on the outside, but moist & cake like on the inside. As a lavender girly, the lavender butter was delectable and subtle. I need inquire about buying some of that to go! ~Brussels (my FAV) - this was the largest plate and the Brussels were cooked to perfection and sauced in a tasty concoction. ~Bacon Wrapped Tots - served with 4 on a skewer. We initially were going to skip these because the name sounded like bacon and tater tots, but were pleasantly surprised that the tot was a homemade, cheesy, delicious latke like creation. (Another fav) ~Beef Filet - served with mashed potatoes and mustard seeds. This was also cooked perfectly & tasted delicious but was gone after we both shared a bite. All in all, this restaurant is a must visit, keeping in mind that the portions are intentionally smaller so you can share and try multiple items. The items do not come out in the sequence you order them, so I'm glad we ordered everything at once. The service was great and we look forward to visiting again. One small note, would be to fix the table legs. We ended up stuffing a napkin under a leg to keep it from wobbling. But that didn't finish our experience.

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3.7(343 reviews)
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The Public House - Fried "soft pretzel" bite.

The Public House

3.4(533 reviews)
11.6 mi
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Back at the old favorite. They have a a trivia night special, the BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread, and it…read moreis one of the best things I have ever had at Public House. I would eat this every time if it was a permanent addition to the menu. Tuesdays are always great with Trivia provided by Bar Trivia Live. Nick, Kevin, and Dave make everyone welcome and make sure the game is fun for everyone. Keep up the great work! P.S. RIP Public House Crunch Wrap. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Well we finally made it back here for dinner on a Wednesday night. We started with the pretzel…read moreflight. SO disappointing. The sauces were good, especially the beer cheese (at least they haven't changed that). What was pretty terrible were the pretzels themselves. They take the longer soft pretzel logs and cut them into bite size pieces. And then they are FRIED. Who fries soft pretzels? They were hard and greasy. This is the first time in our history of ordering a soft pretzel appetizer that we just couldn't finish it. They were that bad. For entrees Hubby ordered the crispy chicken Caesar and I got the burger with fries. Hubby's salad was huge, but there was way too much Parmesan cheese. He never did get a good taste of the dressing because of that. The chicken on the other hand was well fried and still juicy inside. I ordered my burger medium, and it came out mid-rare, which is how I eat them anyway. The burger itself was salty - guessing the flattop maybe hasn't been cleaned after lunch? The top bun spent a little too much time on the flat top as well. The pickles they use are sour (some people like that, I don't mind), but if you are not a fan of sour pickles, you'll want to skip them. Service was fantastic and it's a very clean place (restrooms are particularly clean). I am sure it is a great place to go for drinks - the bar is pretty extensive. But since we don't bar hop anymore, I don't think we will be going back. One last word on the pretzel appetizer because I am still shaking my head over that. If you want to serve pretzel bites so there are more ways to try all the dipping sauces, just purchase pretzel bites and bake them.

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Catch 31 Fishhouse and Bar - lamb chops

Catch 31 Fishhouse and Bar

3.5(1.5k reviews)
7.4 mi
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On vacation looking forward to returning. Food was good. Attentive service. However it happened to…read morebe happy hour. Not crowded but the drinks were awful. Mojito had minimal alcohol. Ordered a martini...1st tasted like watered vermouth..remade was watered vodka. Half rounded martini glass with no left over from shaker. I've had martinis at many places. This was the worst. It would have been a good dining experience if they had not weakened the beverages. I only wanted 1.

I absolutely love going to catch 31 in Virginia Beach oceanfront they always are very friendly and…read moreattentive as soon as he walked in, we were greeted by the hostess, who informed us that there was no wait, which is great because I didn't make a reservation. She immediately took us to our table gave us our menus. The restaurant was quite crowded that day so I did take a take a little long for our waiter to come, but once you arrived, it was smooth selling from there once I arrive she went over the menu asked if we have been here before which we have she told us to catch of the day. She also gave recommendations for different drinks that we could try. If we were interested. I decided to try a tropical sunrise which was tequila, orange juice, and grenadine and once we got our drinks, we decide the place order for appetizers for appetizers. I ordered the oyster Rockefeller. It was very delicious. Had great flavor cooked perfectly had a lot of cheese and cilantro on top which I really enjoyed. For our courses, my mom ordered the salmon with potatoes. My dad ordered the rotisserie chicken which came with broccolini and also potatoes and I ordered the Cajun shrimp pasta, which was shrimp, pasta, peppers, and some type of Cajun sauce. I asked for extra spicy, but it wasn't spicy at all fortunately, however, the shrimp was cooked to perfection. The pasta was cooked just like ass not too chewy not to firm and overall was the great. It was a great dinner. The ambience was great as always soon as you walk in you can see the whole restaurant from the entrance you're able to see the fresh fish on the right side of the restaurant. You're also able to depend on where you sit can see the ocean. They also have outdoor seating which includes a fire pits that you can oversee the Neptune statue or you can sit on the patio that's facing the ocean so they have a various seating options that are great. They also used to have a Alisha restaurant which is a steakhouse. I did ask the host about that. Unfortunately they got rid of the steakhouse, but it is still listed as being a restaurant at the Hilton oceanfront offer so if I had to give an improvement I would tell them to maybe maybe remove that advertisement as it's no longer offered however, overall it was a great time. I really suggest that you visit this restaurant if you were in the Virginia oceanfront area they have a lot to offer. The food is great. The people are very friendly and you won't be disappointed. Cheers.

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