Definitely one of my favorite restaurants. The Wagyu sliders were my favorite. The lobster pad Thai…read morewasn't bad. It was an interesting twist to do it with soba noodles. Cocktails were great. Service was good but for a place this upscale I would have expected the waiters to be more engaging. The restaurant was very dimly lit.

food was excellent. they messed up our orders and drinks quite a bit but we were a big group and…read moredidn't really mind so we didn't say anything or give them a chance to make it better, so partly our bad. make birthday reservations and asked if they could do anything special that we could pay for. they offered to let us bring cake and they would charge us by the slice and serve it. not really thinking outside the box, but they're new. If you're a couple and not a group, give them a try. heck, give them a try anyway. everyone was so nice!

Still a winner but watch out because the price can sneak up on you if you order faster than you…read moreeat. Reservations made well in advance is a must unless you're going at less popular times. Unfortunately parking is always a challenge because of reserved parking so plan ahead and come early if I have a reservation. Lots of steps leading up into the building but there is a ramp for handicap access. Kids were in town so we were visiting all our favorite places. Blue Atlas tapas style variety is always a hit with us. The only disappointment this time was the Elote dumplings. They were basically just corn gnocchi. Not a terrible flavor, but wouldn't bother ordering again. We started with some pretty fun cocktails, and a highlighted wine which I wish I could remember the name of...i think it started with N...It was a light bodied wine with mild floral notes, and a Prosecco feel without the bubbly that went perfect with all the plates. For cocktails, we got tea ceremony, la Siesta, Nicolada. I loved la Siesta and Tea ceremony for their uniqueness and smooth delivery. My son has a sweet tooth for cocktails, which the Nicolada fit but probably a little too sweet for me. For food we got the ever reliable pork belly Bao buns -a bit on the pricey side when you have to order extra to serve a table of four at $6 each, Next the aforementioned elote dumplings, -tacos de trucha which was good but not my favorite, -hanger steak, -Malaysian fried chicken - delicious and a good deal, -shish Barak; unique, and very tasty, -Vietnamese prawn toast, which was delicious , - -steamed mussels- good and enjoyed by most, and the -tortilla Española; solid but underwhelming compared to everything else. Also ordered the Brie special with toast that I loved but some of us got part of the rind which there was a lot of so wasn't as enjoyable for them but the flavors were there. Would've liked a few more heavy protein options but this did not affect our enjoyment of the meal. The hanger steak exceeded my expectations. I'm not always up for steak, but this was done perfectly and well accompanied with a marinated summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and pickled peppers. For dessert we got the ice cream sandwich and the chocolate banoffee budino. They were all out of the Black Forest meringue, so unfortunately, we could not try that. The ice cream sandwiches were a hearty serving and enjoyed by everyone at the table, but I thought the banoffee budino was the best. Unique and very tasty. Would have ordered one to have by myself if I wasn't so full lol.

What a beautiful spot ! I loved the fact that it was inside of an old school building, reminded me…read moreof the days of back when I went to school in a building built in the early 1900's. The seating is both indoors and outside, absolutely astonishing spots. The staff are friendly and chatty and quick with their services ! Absolutely a lovely spot for yummy coffee AND yummy food. Most places have either or- they have BOTH! Will be returning more than I'd like to admit hehe.

We came in with no expectations. I was just hoping that it would be good. We met our family for…read moredinner and the atmosphere was very casual, the service was awesome and Lucy was very friendly and attentive. The food was very good. My husband and I shared a pizza which was very good. The ceasar salad was also good. My son got shrimp taco and chicken tacos. He said they were both good but the chicken was exceptionally good. My daughter had the crab cake BLT and was very happy with her choice and my other son had the shrimp Po boy. He said it was very good. You can't go wrong here. We were all happy with our food and it was a great place to just catch up. We just wish the weather would have been nicer.

We were able to get a table after about a 10-minute wait, which wasn't bad at all. We were seated…read moreoutside and enjoyed a beautiful view, making the experience even better. The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. The Firecracker Shrimp was absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. The crab dip, however, was just okay and wasn't our favorite. The Blackened Chicken Alfredo was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience.

We went in on a Friday evening and the restaurant was busy. We were starving and ordered 2 entrees…read moreand 1 appetizer. The wings were advertised as double fried so I expected it to be more like a Bon Chon friend chicken wing, but it did not taste battered enough in my opinion. The flavor was still great and they were fresh. I was excited to try the Angry Squid, but the portion was a bit disappointing. The dish was full of flavor; however, it came with two pieces of shrimp and a handful of squid rings. Bulgogi ribeye bibimbap 4/5 - a bit on the saltier side but still had great flavor. I was happy with how fresh everything came out and the ambiance inside was nice. The server was attentive and the food came out quick. Would love to come back for their happy hour that includes 1.50 soju shots and $1 per dumplings (offered M-F 4-7p)

Overall a pretty good experience. I thought the portions were a bit small but the flavor was still…read moredecent. Probably wouldn't go back unless I was craving Korean and ran out of new places to try. Although we read they have a decent happy hour ( $1 dumplings ) so I'd definitely roll for that. ---- Food ---- House Bowl served in a clay pot filled with white rice, house-made kimchi, soybean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, and pickled onions. We got ours with bulgogi ribeye. The flavor was good but wish it came with an egg ( $2.50 extra ). ( 3/5 ) Angry Squid - Squid, shrimp, carrots, cabbage, green onions tossed in our sweet & spicy gochujang mix, served with rice. The portion was really small with only about 8 squid rings and 2 shrimp. The flavor was really good with decent spice. ( 4/5 ) Korean Chicken Wings Honey Gochu - These definitely weren't your traditional Korean chicken wings. The menu read they should be twice fried but they didn't end up having a full coat of batter. Having said that...they were still fine ( 3/5 ). ---- Service ---- Essentially one server also acting as hostess and bartender. She did a great job. Never waited for anything and was nice. ---- Ambiance ---- Quiet and only about 70% full. Well decorated, nice warm lighting.

Service was excellent. Ambience was nice. Food quality was fair, but I felt a bit over-priced.read more

I enjoyed the Unique menu. The cocktails are amazing and…read more they have Great bartenders! Friendly service, and Live music

Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Newport News! I've been…read moretwice now, and both experiences have been amazing. The first time I visited, I came because a friend recommended it. I used to work in a cigar lounge, so I was curious to check out the atmosphere for myself. The cigar side was packed, so we started on the non-smoking side, and honestly, it was still a great experience. The drinks were delicious, the music was on point, the atmosphere was upscale and welcoming, and the customer service was top-tier. Once we made our way over to the cigar side, I asked for recommendations. The staff took the time to guide me to one they thought I'd enjoy, and they were absolutely right! I loved it so much that when I came back, I already knew exactly which cigar and drinks I wanted. On my second visit, I also ordered food, and it was delicious. There's a $10 cover charge for non-members, which I paid the first time because I wanted to see what the lounge was all about. After such a great experience, I decided to become a member on my second visit because I knew I'd definitely be back. If you're looking for an upscale lounge with great drinks, good food, excellent customer service, and an amazing vibe, Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge is the place to be. I highly recommend it and will definitely be returning!

Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge, 605 Pilot House Drive, Newport News, VA 23606…read more When I am traveling on business or pleasure, I always make the effort to support local brick and mortar cigar lounges and shops due to the onslaught of Government regulations that make it difficult for these lounges and shops to stay in business. I have visited cigar lounges and shops across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. I saw some good ones and some bad ones. I am in the mindset that you must experience bad ones so you can recognize the good ones. On a business trip to Hampton, VA, I visited Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge. Without a doubt, Tailored Smoke (https://tailoredsmoke.com/) is the WORST "cigar lounge" I have ever visited. I am loathed to call this a cigar lounge. The bad experience starts before you enter. It is trying to be a private lounge so you must pay a fee to make a reservation to get in. Once you are there, you are patted by like a common criminal. I do mean patted down. This off-duty cop seemed to take pleasure in slapping your private areas. Once in the door, you will find that you must pay another fee for a cover charge on top of the online fee for the reservation. However, you can use the online fee against the cover charge or your bar tab. Biggest issue is that they may not be able to find your reservation. Additionally, when the reservation was found they were confused whether it was for the smoking or non-smoking side (really???? Is this a cigar lounge or not?). We had to wait and got shuffled around for 30 minutes until they could find us a place to sit. We were shoved into a corner where people trampled over us as they navigated around high-top tables. My friend made the mistake of lighting up a cigarette. Instead of politely telling us cigarette smoking was not allowed, a woman in brown velvet-like jump suit got right up my face pointing her finger at me yelling to put the cigarette out. She was yelling so loud and so animated that she was spitting in my face. The waitress had no idea what spirits were available. We would be told one thing only to have waitress come back and tell up "ohhh we do not have that." Did I mention that in addition to the entry fees, you are required to purchase two cigars. Now, do not let the website fool you. The cupboards were bare. There were approximately five (5) labels to pick from. I only recognized a couple. I am talking about real throat burners. Overall, this is NOT a cigar lounge. I am not sure what to call it. After about an hour of the rude, unprofessional staff, the worst ambience (those pictures on the website must be from some other Tailored Smoke location), and poor service I had enough. I was ready to go after getting slapped in the junk on the pat down outside, however, my friend had arranged this, so I decided to give it a chance. Huge mistake. That is an hour in my life I will not get back. Cigar smokers....DO NOT GO TO Tailored Smoke Cigar Lounge, 605 Pilot House Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. It is disappointing that this place is allowed to call itself a cigar lounge.

First of all the owner is so kind and helpful with the menu. The food was outstanding. One of…read moremy favorite Pork Banh Mi sandwiches ever and I really enjoyed the Garlic Shrimp noodle bowl. Restaurant is warm and clean and I will definitely be back! 10 out of 10 !

Stopped here on my drive to home. Having just lived in NYC with many banh mi restaurants, I think…read morethis is more like 3.5 just for the food tests Portion size is smaller, lemon grass pork was a bit weird. The dynamite roll tho, hit different. Definitely the highlight. Great great customer service, owner came to greet us. Very spacious restaurant.

Came here for date nite with friends and thought it was super cute. Love the vibe inside. We were…read morein time for the tail end of happy hour so we got some drinks and apps on the HH menu. We also ordered dinner and desserts too. The food was good from the salad, fish, duck. We loved it all. The olive oil cake we ordered for dessert was delicious too. The staff was super friendly and checked back on us often. We had suck a good time we closed the place down. Love this spot and can't wait to go back !

I have walked and driven by 100's of times and never stopped. It's not the kind of place that you…read moreare going to walk off the beach in bathing suits and get food. It's a nicer vibe. Bigger than I thought and a cool vibe inside....however....very dark! Use your flashlight on your phone to read the menu and bring your readers. Very small menu but done well. This place is not for everyone....I wouldn't bring my dive bar loving, basic burger kind of guy husband here. We started with a few apps so I got to try the smoked fish dip, cheese with baguette and apple butter. Both were delicious, especially the fish dip. Those house pickles were delicious. I could have eaten just a bowl of those. I didn't try anything else but everyone that did was raving about how good the food was. Service was good. Sometimes a little difficult to get water. I think they even have HH in the back bar. Open kitchen. Friendly staff. Foodies would enjoy this place. Worth the check out.