We stopped in for dinner with a group of 5. We arrived a little after 5 and got a nice table. This…read morelow-key spot was easy to like from the get go. The noise level was not crazy and we were greeted by our server shortly after being seated. We had several of the drink options, including some local IPA's and the famous Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager. We ordered some of the burgers that were half-off, being the Wednesday Special, and Steak Bite appetizers among other delicious items. We like Rustic Spoon quite a bit and look forward to a return visit!

Always delicious every-time I have went! And that was quite a few times! Lol…read more I always order the friend toast and bacon! Never disappoints! The atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable, and the service is always great! If you are looking for a nice brunch spot, go here!

I really don't like to leave bad reviews, but this is one I had to do. I would never, EVER, use or…read morerecommend this restaurant for any of your catering needs. They were hired to cater our wedding that was originally scheduled in November, but we had to postpone the wedding due to the world's recent COVID pandemic. We had already paid $1000 deposit, and we didn't want to lose that. They offered to allow us up to 1 year, to use the deposit. So, we decided that we would use them for my bridal shower, which was for 20 guest. Keep in mind that they were perfectly fine with the date change; but all of a sudden, I was told, via phone conversation, that there was a $250 tasting fee since we cancelled the wedding and changed to a different date. No where in the contract did it state there would be a $250 fee for tasting if there is a cancellation or date change. Let's keep in mind contract was NOT cancelled, as they did provide a service, on 10/17/2020. So, again why were we charged a tasting fee? Didn't want to make a big fuss about it, so I asked for an itemized receipt for the items listed below, however, I was provided with a new, and modified contract that showed these items: 20 servings of Bang Bang Shrimp 1 pan of Meatballs 40 assorted pieces of fried chicken 1 pan of Sweet Potato Soufflé 1 pan of Mac and Cheese 20 servings of pasta salad Fruit Tray Veggie Tray Fee Schedule Service Full Package Service ...... $750.00 Tax 13.5%........................................ 101.25 Gratuity 15 % ............................. Total........................................ $850.25 Now, the food...the chicken was not fresh, it had obviously be reheated, dry, no seasoning, looked as if it was fried in old grease with black specks, it was so bad that we threw away 30 pieces. The mac and cheese was dry, cheese only at the top, and not throughout. I say, if you can't successfully make these staples, then there is no need to be a soul food business. Ok, then there was the Bang Bang shrimp, mushy and was garnished with red cabbage and lemons...hmmm. Anyway, the fruit and veggie tray was ok. We did put the fruit tray on a nicer plater. Actually, we put everything on a nice platter, as I will not serve out of tin pans like they do a BBQ's. Meatballs, were just ok. The pasta salad was dry, and had to add to it to make it taste like something. I say all of this to say, we threw $1000 in the trash. It amazes me how people portray to run a successful business with excellent customer service once they get your money. All the other vendors worked with my fiance and I, and I really thought Ms. Mary's would have too. Well, I guess they thought they did by allowing us to use our deposit for my bridal shower, and I do appreciate that, but to provide us with a product that wasn't of quality or freshness was unacceptable.

I am waiting for photos to come back. They did my wedding reception. It was exceptional! Guests &…read morekids loved the food. On-site service was impeccable. The next event I have it will definitely be done by Ms Mary!!! As soon as I get photo I will post.

I looked into this place mostly curious because I used to love this location when it was the OG…read moreViking Burger. I was skeptical when I saw the prices though, 15$'s for a bowl of loaded mac?? I put off trying it for a long time, but I happened to be passing it on the way to a gig and figured I'd give it a hate try. I was expecting it'd be decent but nothing to justify the price tag. I asked the cheery and kind staff for the most popular options and they pointed me to the Philly Mac. Waited less than 10 minutes and had a pipping hot container to go. I couldn't wait to take it to the gig, I grabbed a couple bites in the parking lot. I wanted to not like this. I wanted to be able to say "yeah that's what I thought, overpriced and just okay". That was easily a top 3 best mac and cheese I've ever had. The noodles were cooked perfect, the cheese sauce was thick & gooey, the flavor was so rich but not overcomplicated. I'm lactose intolerant and I definitely paid the piper for that in the evening, and I'd gladly go back for a 2nd bowl it was that good.

This place came up on TikTok and as a Mac and cheese connoisseur, we HAD to try it…read more This place is difficult to find and the entrance is even more difficult to locate. There are no signs indicating that it is open. While this place looks completely abandoned, it actually could be open. You'll have to pull the door handle to see if it opens. (Not kidding.) I know this is a business that is just getting started and you have to start somewhere, but it could use a little TLC. Let's get to the food: I chose the build your own Mac option. Ordered the cheddar Mac and cheese with bacon and green onions. I'm very picky about Mac and cheese and this place nailed it. I loved it. I thought it was a good portion size along with a reasonable price. I would go here again for sure. If this is where they're starting, I can't wait to see where it ends up in the long run.

Service: 5/5 Jada was an excellent server! She was welcoming, prompt and attentive…read more Ambiance: 3/5 Standard restaurant decor, with plenty of tables and booths to support various party sizes. Food: 3/5 My cocktail was okay (Pain Killer). It was a little too thick to drink alongside of my meal. The honey butter croissants were the star of the meal. They were warm and delicious! The ribs were another highlight, they were falling off the bone and tasted so good. I also enjoyed the broccoli cheddar casserole and the fried shrimp. I didn't particularly care for the green beans because they had a sweetness to them and I prefer savory green beans. Nonetheless, I still enjoyed my meal. Cheddar's offered a lasting impression, as this was my first visit. I definitely plan to return in the future.

The biscuits are always bomb. But I feel like the food isn't what it used to be…read more I ordered some beverages that were pretty good.

A couple months ago I went to the Stockpot location in VA Beach, so when in Norfolk and walking by…read morethis one I stopped in. I was taken care of by the chef and she was very helpful with the menu. They have so many appetizing options on their mostly healthy, all fresh menu. I love soup, so I love that they offer several each day, with some standards, plus a soup of the day, which on the day I visited was cream of potato. Where I sat at the counter, I could watch them making all the food and I was impressed to see that they don't just ladle soup into a bowl to serve it, they actually cook and prepare, then dress it to plate it perfectly. Their cream of potato was really good and not the traditionally made where the potato is pureed into the soup - rather they make a creamy soup base and then add potatoes to it. The combo of the soup, a small piece of potato, scallion, and a small piece of bacon really made for a great spoonful in each spoonful I enjoyed!! My coworker got their Asian Chicken Noodle and that looked amazing! He said it was incredible. Next up was the entrée and we both got their lamb gyro.... It's not the traditional gyro, it's an openfaced style, just like their chicken salad toast. It was really good! The tzatziki was great on it! And we also got a side of their cucumber feta salad... this tasted fresh and the feta was vibrant, with the combo of the cucumber and feta together being incredibly tasty. Overall, another very nice visit to a Stockpot restaurant... Looks like I need to try their Chesapeake location to get the trifecta of Stockpot! Highly recommend stopping in!

I visited on a Wednesday morning before taking my nephews to the library. The location is great,…read moreit's attached to The Selden Market and has a convenient parking garage right next door. The restaurant was very clean, and since it wasn't too busy, we were seated right away. The staff was welcoming and friendly. A few minutes after we placed our order, we were informed that they were out of breakfast potatoes, which was surprising since it was still before 10 a.m. This limited some of the breakfast options, so I ended up ordering the Selden Breakfast (a biscuit sandwich), a kid's chicken noodle soup, a biscuit on the side, and a lavender matcha. The sandwich was delicious, especially after adding the garlic aioli. My only complaint was that the biscuit wasn't served warm, and I think warming it would have elevated the sandwich. The biscuit we ordered on the side was also not warm. The lavender flavor in the matcha was enjoyable, but the drink itself missed the mark. The color and matcha flavor seemed off, and it wasn't mixed well--I could see clumps of matcha powder sitting in the ice. On a positive note, my nephew really enjoyed the chicken noodle soup. Overall, I was a bit underwhelmed by the experience, but there were enough positives that I'd be willing to come back and give it another try.

This place is so good. People are super friendly and helpful. Had to try the Soul Burger and tater…read moretots. The ube pandesal with the smash burger and over easy egg was the bomb! Waited for the ilocos empanadas . They did not disappoint.

First off.... The man that runs/ owns this fantastic little spot... THE COOLEST! Great customer…read moreservice ! Makes you feel like he knows you! The prices? Outstanding!! An entire Smashburger meal for 12.99$ SHUT UP!!!! You can't beat that!! I've been wanting to go ever since this spot opened and so glad I tried it while I went out to support my amazing friend who was celebrating her 2 year ANNIVERSARY FOR HER FOOD TRUCK @Lumpia Lane! The fact that Kitchenfinity helped another local celebrate and encouraged growth- THAT'S HOW YOU TREAT OHANA!! Go support them!!! Check out their changing menu! Guaranteed deliciousness!!

I'm gonna be honest, I feel like the restaurant is just very super mid, our waitress took a while…read moreget to us, and it wasn't that busy in the restaurant, the drink was nasty... the Pineapple crush, no need to add flavored vodka and syrup both in a drink. the chicken and waffles was like a 6/10, it seem like my chicken was fried like a pork chop some people may like that but i personally dont. if this is your first choice to eat, i would look other places.

I've been here so many times over the years and try something different each time. Can't go wrong…read morewith anything on the menu really. I love the coffee/mimosa flights that they offer. Service can be slow, especially for brunch on the weekends. They occasionally have specials where they change up/add to the menu. They also have a jumbo mimosa that an experience in itself. Just bring a handful of your friends and enjoy brunch to the fullest lol. The ambiance is very relaxed and staff is very friendly. Lots of parking and close to town center. Definitely recommend checking out Hair of the Dog.

I was reading some of the reviews, and there was a lot that I agree with. The parking is a little…read morelimited being that it's in a high traffic area, so it's understandable. We were seated pretty quickly, and most of the seating is booth seating. Aside from the bar and a couple tables. I will say that it's a pretty loud environment, because people like to come in groups, especially since it's near the ODU campus. So if you are sensitive to loud restaurants or have someone who is sensory avoidant I don't recommend it. I ordered a breakfast burrito, and it wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't terrible. It was what I got, and I wasn't disappointed. I did, however, smother it in Texas Pete. My husband on the other hand, ordered the chicken and waffles, with a side of sweet potato fries. I want to say that this was my favorite part of the visit. I really liked the juiciness of the chicken, and the way that it tasted with the sweetness from the maple crust. I didn't have the waffle, but my husband said that he liked how savory it was. I also got to try the sweet potato fries, and I thought those were delicious as well. All in all this place was decent, it didn't disappoint, but I didn't WOW me either. I think it's a well-rounded restaurant, and if you were looking for somewhere to have brunch, this would be a good place they do have a bar, so if you're trying to have a boozy breakfast, you definitely can get that here.

Came here on a Sunday for brunch, expecting to be in and out once seated, since there were only two…read moreof us, but boy were we mistaken! Service was VERYYYYY slow - our waitress rarely checked in and seemed very distracted. 18% gratuity on all checks, so maybe she didn't feel the need to earn the tip. Decent amount of seating- nice outdoor patio. Some bar seating. A few TVs to show the football games that afternoon. I got the pleasure play (?) Benedict and it was just okay, needed more seasoning and the spinach had huge stems still on it- the home fries are clearly frozen and fried, not fresh potatoes. My husband got the big breakfast, which he said was okay - he did mention that the pancakes were very good. Overall, just an okay brunch - we'd probably choose to go somewhere else next time

***********************************THIS IS A GHOST KITCHEN****************************…read more I made an order online for pick up and walked around for about 20 minutes like an idiot looking for this place. This is a ghost kitchen for Bar Louie. Failing restaurants making fake listings is deceitful and immoral. I will save the bulk of my poor review for the Bar Louie yelp page, but just FYI if a restaurant not disclosing who they actually are is not enough to dissuade you, I paid $5 for a "Cesar salad" that was less than a cup of lettuce with nothing on it - NO DRESSING NO NOTHING- (please see photo) so they should be ashamed of themselves for more reasons than one. I do not recommend patronizing either location. **********************************THIS LOCATION DOES NOT EXIST******************************

Their True South mac and cheese bowl was surprisingly delicious. I was craving comfort food and it…read morehit all the right notes! (At least it did in the evening of 3/22/2023) Edit: Reordered tonight and it tasted worse than boxed mac and cheese. Never again. Whoever cooked Wednesday night deserves a raise. IJS

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Had the Parmesan ribeye steak special and it was excellent!read more

I love it here! This…read moreis one of the local bars my husband and I frequent at least twice a month if not more but I most recent visit which was last night, Friday we sat near the bar and the vibe was super chill definitely Lively. A live musician was present and the TVs were on as well as chatter field the room definitely a vibe in my opinion. I ordered a fresh Margarita which was very good I believe the bartender that assisted us last night was Heather she's so bomb thank you Heather see you next time girl:) I ordered a half a pound of the blackened shrimp steamed shrimp that is with a side of fries. Oh my gosh I think they probably gave me about 10 oz of fries I couldn't eat them all but definitely hand cut fries are 10 out of 10 here. If you're in the area definitely check them out highly recommend. Have fun and enjoy life. :)