This place was great! We met some friends for dinner on a Wednesday and were seated right away. We had a few drinks, the loaded tots appetizer and dinner. I had the brisket grilled cheese which was delicious! So were the tots and fries! The grape frizz fizz beer was amazing!!!! I hate beer and I couldn't taste the beer flavor at all! My husband and our friends also had the tangerine wheat and said it was great! The service was fabulous as well and the ambiance was perfect! I highly recommend. read more

Decent People Taproom has quickly become one of my local favorites, and tonight's visit was no exception. Normally, I go for the self-pour options, but I decided to switch things up and try a mixed drink. I had my heart set on a lavender cocktail, but they didn't have lavender syrup. No worries though, I went with the Salvage Diver instead, and it was great! It was sweet, coconutty, and very refreshing. I also ordered the spinach artichoke dip for starters. It always hits the spot. I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. I've had it before but this time it was a bit different. It was drenched, literally dripping in buffalo sauce, but when I made it to the center, there was no flavor or sauce. Fair warning: this is a messy sandwich but it became near impossible to eat as the bun fell apart. Overall, I wasn't impressed by the sandwich but I still enjoyed the meal. With warmer weather on the horizon, I can't wait to enjoy a meal outside at their picnic tables. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

I have been here a couple times before in the past couple years for work travel. Everything's been great, but I came tonight, and it was exceptional! Nathan was my waiter and helped numerous times picking beers, picking food, and just generally being awesome! I had the happy hour Baja shrimp, which was great, Nathan recommended the grilled cheese, brisket, which was truly exceptional! I ended the night, discussing lots of different beers and recommendations with Todd, the manager who was spectacular. Can't recommend this place enough. If you're in Suffolk, go to Decent People. Great place, great service, great food, and definitely great beer. read more

This is not my first review for Decent People but the first negative review. I hate writing negative reviews but today needed to be done. I frequent this restaurant especially being that it's in my neighborhood and I believe in supporting local establishments. It was easily one of my favorite restaurants. I've told many people about it and they came. It was a fun meetup spot for my friends and I being there's a variety with the beer wall. However today totally changed that for me and it unfortunately is a place that has lost my business. I usually get the steak they changed it and butterfly it now but I was unaware which is fine however it caused my usual medium well to be overly done so I asked if it could be remade The chicken breasts ate another go to for us and they were extremely dry so asked for something else. Our waitress was extremely rude whereas we were polite in response and making them aware of the issue. I know things happen we all have good cooking days and not so good but to have a waitress cause a scene and be loud with us is totally unnecessary. Talking rudely as she walked away from us. I have never experienced poor service from this establishment. It is not a good feeling to have someone demean you when you weren't the problem. read more

Decent People Taproom - Chicken breasts that are usually juicy but wasn't. The spinach that is typically well seasoned. Mac was bland as well. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Everything was awesome! So glad we found this gem close to our new home. Menu was exciting, we couldn't make up our minds on what to eat. Ty, our server (pinky lol) made our time enjoyable and comfortable. He walked us through everything. Hubby and I both had worked in restaurants (back in the day when customer service was on point) and he exceeded our expectations! Burgers here were probably the best we've ever had in a very long time. We would travel so far to another place for a burger that is no longer on the top of our list. Save us gas $$ TY. read more

So out shopping on the way back home, hubby challenged me to find a place we had not visited. Passing through the area, this was just 2.7 miles out of our way. Quick bite the back on the road. We were greeted when we arrived , offered menus at the register, and the nervous hostest immediately asked if we were having drinks. Self-serve beer was available on the beer wall and sold per ounce. Mention waa made of the card used. They would hold my credit card to and start a tab and make sure my beer tab was paid. This was separate from our meals. We were told to sit anywhere. Hubby found a seat, our waitress quickly said her name, and we were offered drinks. They arrived, and we placed our meal order. Appetizers wings , hubby grilled cheese meal came out at the same time. 2 mins later, my dry cheeseburger came out. There is no ambiance, just beer, food drinks, and dark lighting. No pickles for burgers. We ate. I visited the self serve beers twice. We were presented a check for $102. Beer charges of $43. Hubby inquired about it the charge for just 2 half glasses 1 mostly foam. Nervous hostest had no clue. Said she would call over our waitress. Glitch in the system. So now am waiting to see if the $10 charge on my card will drop off since she placed it on the meal bill. Decent people is a pass for me. read more

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This used to be a great place to stop and grab a beer and food. Unfortunately our last three times have been disappointing. The beer has been extremely "foamy" and has a strange aftertaste. I enjoy all beers but have had to leave multiple ones after one sip. The food had been lackluster and the servings have shrunk. The service has also been lacking. The last visit we waited 15 minutes for someone to come and take our order. I try to support the local establishments but I don't know if I can support this one unless they improve read more

Decent People Taproom - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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I went to this place and this fool was amazing. We had an awesome bartender and I hate/love him cus our banter was amazing just like the food. We LOOOVE Nate!!!! read more

Finding the ideal place to reconnect with old friends can be a challenge, but Decent People hits all the right notes. This tap room bar, with its wide selection of self-serve beers and delicious food, offers a perfect setting for any gathering. The self-serve taps provide a fun and interactive way to explore a variety of brews. Whether you're a fan of crisp lagers, hoppy IPAs, or rich stouts, there's something to suit every palate. The freedom to pour your own beer adds a personalized touch, making the experience even more enjoyable.The food is just as impressive as the drinks. The brisket grilled cheese is a must-try and undoubtedly my favorite off of the menu. The combination of tender, smoky brisket with gooey cheese and perfectly toasted bread creates a sandwich that's both comforting and indulgent. The ambiance of the tap room adds to its charm. The indoor space is inviting, with a warm, lively atmosphere that's perfect for catching up with friends. Even better is the servers are full of spirit and energy, bringing an extra layer of entertainment to the visit. I'm sincerely glad that someone in our friend group was able to suggest this place because it's clearly been added to the list of places to visit again. read more

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Nothing is Decent about this place. Poor service, poor food and $10 beers... on game nights, it's so loud you cannot have any conversation.

Honestly one of the worst experiences my husband and I have had in a long time. The entire place felt miserable and uncomfortable from the moment we walked in. We were literally the ONLY customers in the restaurant, yet the man cooking the food and taking our order still had a rude attitude the entire time for absolutely no reason.. Assuming that's also the owner. The bacon wrapped jalapeños were awful! OVERLOADED with seeds to the point where it caused a horrible reaction afterward (it's common practice to remove most of the seeds), and parts of the food even seemed undercooked. There's really no excuse for low quality food when we were the only patrons there. Between the bad food and the terrible customer service, the whole experience felt careless and unprofessional. It honestly felt like we were inconveniencing them just by being there. We came in hoping to support a local business and left regretting spending a dime. Left with our beers full...We will never be back. read more

Love the vibe food great wonderful service. Definetly going back. Love the ciders you all should give'em a try

My wife and i had a lunch date here. The food was very good. Really enjoyed getting to try so many different beers on tap. Our server was very nice and fun to talk with. Will definitely return. read more

Service is great, Lauren was attentive and quick. The layout is similar to other tap houses uses the card system on each tap. Easy enough. Several selections makes it kind of cool Appetizer was stuffed jalapeños. The bacon was think but overcooked and crunchy instead of soft and flavorful. The jalapeño was raw I was expecting some cook on them but my bad. The filling was nice though. They are big. I liked them but wanted to like them more. I did eat all four by myself so they weren't that bad. Grilled cheese sandwich with brisket was legit. This was super tasty. Loved the flavor and the mix. That alone is worth a return visit. Fries are nice and house made. They give a lot which is great. This is a good place that I am interested in trying more menu items. I will return. read more

Decent People Taproom - Brisket grilled cheese and fries - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Love the place, I take everyone who visits me in town to this place. Friendly staff and a lot of beer options. Food could use some improvement. But it's alright place for dinner. read more

Food is always great. Servers are always nice and attentive. Decent little spot in Harbourview. Burgers are well seasoned.

Went to decent people to support our local restaurant. Terrible from the start. Waited 20 mins, another couple came after us and the dog received water before we did, but we never received any water. Other couple received multiple servers bringing food while we had zero napkins, zero cutlery. I had to eat beer cheese off my fingers. Talked to manager twice. Only thing correct was we received $1 dollar off the meal. They gave zero f**ks about anything, couldn't care less Once this place closes new realm would and should be the place to go read more

My husband and I are staying for the week, up from NC, while he teaches in Portsmouth for work. We checked into the Marriott and upon scouting for a good dinner spot, found Decent People here on Yelp. Being big fans of burgers and beer, we were game after seeing another Yelper's photo of the Black & Blue Burger. Upon arriving, we were promptly greeted at the door by 3 people, who also asked if we wanted a beer card. We had grand fun looking at all the awesome array of local breweries and he chose our fave Chesapeake brewery (Yay for Big Ugly!) and I went with Oozlefinch. They never disappoint either! The menu was filled with all kinds of tasty choices and we quickly agreed that the Black & Blue Burger was sticking with us. We decided to split the burger and upgraded from fries or chips to roasted Brussel Sprouts. That was a great decision! We also split a dozen smoked wings, half original Buffalo and half Sweet Thai Chili. The wings arrived with our burger, which was fine since we were sharing our choices. They weren't over-sauced which I appreciated, the blue cheese dressing was fresh and delicious, filled with lots of real blue cheese crumbles. You could really taste the smokiness of the wing and we enjoyed that greatly. The burger did not disappoint in any way. Also loaded with a ton of fresh blue cheese crumbles, it was built on a sturdy bun, had lacy onion straws, lettuce and tomato. The burger didn't need anything else on it and sharing it was the perfect amount of food. Our server was attentive and personable and was eager to help me choose a beer when we first looked. Prices were super reasonable and we loved the relaxed atmosphere and vibe. It was quiet when we arrived but it was 4pm on a Sunday; they assured us that it definitely picks up on other nights and especially on Trivia night. Come early! Great find and I hope to visit again! read more

Decent People Taproom - Dozen Smoked Wings, Black & Blue Burger with Roasted Brussel Sprouts - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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Located in North Suffolk, Decent People is a restaurant with plenty of craft beer options on tap. They also have a decent food menu! During a recent visit with a few of my sailors, I was able to try two items from their menu: their brisket grilled cheese and the classic root beer float. 3 words: Brisket Grilled Cheese Just let that sink in for a minute... I LOVE brisket. I LOVE grilled cheese sandwiches. Together? Sounds like a culinary orgasm of epic levels! :D And it definitely didn't disappoint! Juicy and very flavorful brisket, gooey white cheddar cheese on some sourdough bread. Some pretty good stuff. Definitely one of the best grilled cheeses I've had in my time in Hampton Roads. Only thing I was missing though, I wish there was an option to add some grilled onions in the sandwich. I feel like that would be a nice add-on and may even enhance the flavors of the other ingredients in the sandwich. Another thing that surprised me; I've never had a proper root beer float before...lol I guess I just never saw the need to add a big dollop of ice cream to a glass of root beer. The root beer float at Decent People is friggin HUGE. I see now what I've been missing out on! This was a great suggestion by one of my supervisors in my division. I'll definitely be back in the future to sample other items from the menu and perhaps even try some beers! read more

Went on a Friday night around 5:30-6:00 and got sat right away. The hostess was nice and showed us how to use the beer wall however, that was the only service we got besides checking out. My fiancée and I waited to order food only for no one to come and serve us. We waited around 15 minutes and finished a flight of beer (that we served ourselves) and still no service. Soon after we just closed our tab and left. Also the bathroom floor was sticky. read more

Been here twice...first time was a clear 5 stars. Great service, good food and awesome tap selection! Second time was not as good...service was mediocre...like we were bothering the hostess...food was still pretty good and the tap selection is still awesome...the poor service killed the great vibe from our first visit. read more

Great service, perfect for events, an assortment of beers on tap with whimsical flavors, plus weekly events. The grape soda was sweet yet delicious and packed a punch. The chicken loaded nachos were good but could have had more toppings. Our sever Ginger was fabulous. read more

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I must have written this review in my head. Because I was so excited to visit here - and it's been about three times now since I visited and noticed, no review from me - I am so so sorry!! This place is awesome!!! The beer selection - I think it's good! I am not a beer drinker, but to have all these selections, it must be something to it. I love choices and IMO this is life right here for beer lovers. I just want to use a card and pour a taste. I reached the right end of the pours and saw they have wine and sangria as a option. Yay!!!! I can play too!!! So yeah, you get a white card you load money or points to and use it every time you want to pour a sip (use a new glass every time). How fun!!!?? I remember when I first visited, I thought this was the neatest concept ever! Our first visit, we walked in on a Saturday night and it was packed. We ended up seeing friends we knew and sat next to them. The food that night was really good or we were really hungry. You will have to check out the pictures, because I am not sure what we ate. But it must have been good because we returned a second time. Well maybe it's only been twice visited and not three. Nevertheless, our last visit we visited on a Sunday early afternoon, the day before Valentines Day. The vibe was definitely mellow. Much different than our Saturday night visit. Both times, our waitress was pleasant and super informative. I do recall, the food tasting fresh, as if it's all made to order. I loved the fries! And the standout meal was grilled brisket sandwich my husbae ordered. Very very good! While this place has plenty of beer choices, they also have a full bar so liquor is available too. Check them out. They feature different events throughout the year as well and specials nightly. Check before you go. We love it here! Have fun ~ be safe ~ enjoy life! read more

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You'll definitely enjoy yourself at Decent People Taproom whether you like beer or not. I don't like beer at all, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was because I was expecting average bar food. The food was definitely better than average, but almost each item was missing just something small to take it from good to great- the elote was regular corn on the cob with toppings, but roasted corn and lime would've made it great; I would've loved pickles on the brisket sandwich; the chips don't have to be housemade, but take them out of the bag and plate them. The food was so good that I really just wanted that little bit extra to make it fantastic. Overall, really great experience and we'll be back again for sure. read more

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Great food, service & the crème brûlée donut is a must have! Thanks to our server for recommending it, so good!!

Everything was amazing. We loved the concept of pouring your own beer/Cider. But then you elevate it with an amazing food menu and you have a goldmine! We will be back! read more

Decent People Taproom - Rosie loved your dog friendly patio. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Went here on an afternoon, not very busy seated right away. The burgers are awesome. I've never had so much blue cheese on a hamburger as this place. I absolutely loved it for drinks. You decide what you want from a wall of tabs using a card that charges you buy the ounce. This is where it can get really expensive those ounces add up and you can spend 20 bucks on food and 40 bucks and drink really quick and not have a buzz. I've been here a few times. I really enjoy it. I enjoy the food, the beer, the mead and the service. I recommend. Cheers! read more

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First they have the Sunday ticket for football. Staff is very friendly especially Ty. Our burgers were great fries nice and crispy like we ordered.. nice menu . Just a nice mom and pop bar / restaurant try it you won't be disappointed.. read more

Only a 3 due to our waiter. Awesome awesome brewery that has a system where you pour your own drink with a given card that charges as you pour. You can make your own flights and don't have to wait on a bartender. Staff was okay but not very friendly or helpful. Food was great and fair priced. Good for family or friends! read more

Good food. Nice selection of beers. Wait staff was friendly and pleasant. The card system for beers was my first experience with that. Interesting. read more

Came here for a large early afternoon event. I was impressed with the service! Drink orders taken quickly, food orders out while still hot, and great recommendations from Staff. It's set up so that you can have conversations without yelling over too loud music (+++). We will definitely be back! read more

Decent People Taproom - Guys thanking the staff for a good drink on a Friday rainy afternoon. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

This will be the most heartfelt rating I'll ever give. First - we love this place. The dog friendly staff and patio make this place our go-to place for bringing our dog. When facilities embrace allowing customers to bring their furbabies, it gives people another place to go with their loved ones. You add the fact that you get beer and great food - I don't see where the issue is. The menu and the beer rotate out along with the season and it's just badass. Because we loved this place so much, this was the last place we had dinner with our beloved Daisy. She loved coming here and the staff showed it. Thank you Decent People for giving us a place to bring our beloved dog. RIP - Daisy 2003-2021 Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes - patio read more

This place was pretty cute and lowkey especially on the patio. I liked the options they had and the food really wasn't bad. My partner didn't really care for the wings but my burger wasn't bad. They run out of tater tots really quickly and was out of it when we arrived so that sucked but overall good menu and cute place. They should really invest in music on the patio for a hint of better vibes. I'd come back here. read more

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