Saté raises the bar considerably for quality restaurants in Newport News. Service is excellent and…read morestaff will remember you; not just one person but every single staff member you interact with. The food is of consistently high quality, prepared well, with care, and plated beautifully. It's easy to tell the food is fresh and made from scratch. Great live music with a cool vibe (instrumental; relaxing), even on some weeknights. Saté is elevated without feeling exclusive; you might feel out of place in a t-shirt, but you won't feel unwelcome in the slightest. I will frequently return to enjoy a meal here. Personal favorites include: Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls, Nana's chicken, and of course, the amazing butter that comes with rolls (you might have to ask for them, but they're free! Some menu items are seasonal; leaving the only disappointment of this restaurant the fact you might not get the same incredible dish twice.

This restaurant has officially earned an O from me... ORGASMIC! From the moment you walk in, it's a…read morefull sensory experience that hits every note: sight, smell, sound, touch, taste, and most importantly, the vibe. If you're looking for a total body experience, this is it. The presentation alone is a work of art on a plate--almost too beautiful to eat. Almost. The aroma greets you at the door, teasing you with exactly what you came for and setting the tone before the 1st bite ever lands on your tongue. There's a perfect balance between a lively, energetic kitchen and a culinary dance that knows exactly how to set the mood between you and your wait staff. I love watching a kitchen that truly moves together. The way the kitchen and waitstaff flow in harmony tells you everything you need to know before the food even arrives. And then there's the food itself--textures that crunch just right, silkiness where it belongs, and a mouthfeel that's been thoughtfully mastered. Every bite delivers. The flavors explode, layering the fundamentals with deep, savory umami that lingers long after the plate is cleared. That lingering sixth sense... the feeling that stays with you is matched only by the vibe. It's that rare sense of being exactly where you're supposed to be. And where you're supposed to be is here, experiencing this food for yourself. Get on over here and tell us what you think. It will absolutely be worth the time you take out of your life to experience this culinary delight.

Best salads in town!!!! I drove up from Miami, Florida to meet my son and daughter in law and…read moreafter eating food on the road my body was craving something healthier. I ordered the chicken salad and it was amazingly good. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the salad has cranberries, nuts, red onions, blue cheese and I requested a vinaigrette dressing on the side and it was such do gooooood!!!! My husband had the BBQ chicken sandwich, my hots ordered wings and everyone really enjoyed their meal. I visited this restaurant twice during my visit and everything was fantastic on both visits. Both servers on each occasion were great. The drinks from the bar were also delicious!!!

HUGE thank you to Cassie Wilks and her team for such professional and well orchestrated catering…read more I recently hosted a funeral reception and decided to go with a catering service rather than deal with cooking everything myself. It was, without a doubt, the right call from start to finish! My dealings with Cassie, both email and by phone were flawless and truly professional. Menu choices were made with her help, totally without being pushy or leading. We arrived back at the house to find set up to be complete and we were set to go. Many thanks to all involved. The guests ate well and thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

I ordered the BBQ chicken tacos and a batch of buffalo chicken wings. The tacos had that…read moreslow-smoked flavor you can't fake -- the chicken was tender with a slightly charred edge, tucked into warm tortillas and topped with just enough sauce to bring everything together without making it messy. Each bite had a nice mix of smoky and tangy. The buffalo wings came out hot with a crisp outer layer that held onto the sauce really well. The heat level was just right -- enough to notice, but still easy to enjoy without reaching for water every second. You could tell they were made fresh, not sitting around. What stood out was the consistency between both items. Nothing felt rushed or thrown together. The setup itself is simple, but the focus is clearly on getting the food right. Alpha Pit Smokers delivers bold, satisfying barbecue with a straightforward approach that works. It's the kind of place you'd return to when you're craving something with real flavor behind it.

Looking for something new for a Sunday Dinner, we gave Alpha Pitt Smokers a try. Note: Some of the…read moreitems listed in the menu may not be available. I kinda understand why, but then again, if you're gonna have a business like this) I kinda don't. Ribs and jalapeños smoked sausage were not available. I was told that for ribs, you should contact them 24 hours in advance. This was a deal-breaker almost, 'cause we really wanted to do the ribs, and there was no indication that some items might not be available. The food and appetizers came out at the same time, so our table was loaded, and we could not eat fast enough before it got cold. I shared my displeasure with my server, but she just gave me the "deer in the headlights." look. The drinks were weak and expensive. There are a few arcade games and plenty of space. Service is ok, but not great. The food was ok; some items were dry. The fries were hot, and nothing special about the service. Cool place to hang out, watch games, and drink beer, but it's just ok. Happy Yelpingl

Kinda pricey for what you get. Food was good but two of the six of us ordered the daily quiche…read morewhich was supposed to be chicken Parmesan with onions. One order was correct. The other quiche was broccoli and cheddar. When brought to the manager's attention, he said sometimes they run out and instead serve a "backup" quiche. Seems very odd the kitchen wouldn't have alerted the waitress so she could ask us if that was ok to substitute. Manager offered to replace with something else but I didn't want to wait another 20+\- minutes for my food while everyone else ate. Also, don't order the crab and corn chowder. I didn't see any crab. It tasted decent but should've been called potato and corn chowder. We won't go back.

I wish I could give 10 Stars!!!!!…read more They have the best gluten free menu I have ever seen!!!! Their order system is amazing too. Walk in and we were greeted right away by smiling faces. Seated immediately, and our wonderful waitress was right there!! The child enjoyed her pasta, the gluten eaters had lovely dishes too. I had the crab soup-wow, absolutely delicious!! And the cobb salad with grilled chicken added. Overall it was an amazing experience!

185 in Poquoson is the Real Deal -- Don't Sleep on This Place!…read more It is always unplanned trips that allow me to explore a bit and glad I did. I was sitting in the parking lot of a large chain breakfast pulled up Yelp to see what I might be missing. Glad wasn't lazy...15 mins later I was in the parking lot for 185! If you haven't been to 185 on Little Florida Road in Poquoson, you are seriously missing out. This charming, family-owned neighborhood gem is everything a great local restaurant should be and then some. The moment I walked through the door, I felt it. You're not just a customer here; you're a guest. The welcome was immediate and genuine and set the tone for the whole experience before I even sat down. I ordered the brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries, and wow, it delivered. I was surprised the blackberry chipotle sauce worked BERY WELL! The brisket was tender, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Paired with perfectly seasoned sweet potato fries, it was the kind of meal that sticks with you long after you leave. This isn't reheated, thrown-together food, you can taste the love and craft in every bite. It was like Woman Power this morning with all ladies from front to back. Their whole vibe was awesome from the front of the house to the back. I have to give a very special shoutout to my waitress, Tiffany... she was absolutely AWESOME. Attentive, personable, and full of good energy, she made the whole experience even better. The kind of server who makes you feel like you're dining with a friend. Looks like 185 was ranked #87 on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in 2023, and after my visit, I completely understand why. The owners obviously had a beautiful vision and it is being executed incredibly...to my benefit today! Five stars, without question. When I am back in the area....I'll be back, and I'm bringing my wife will tell everyone I know.

We seen the reviews on Yelp and was on our way to Suffolk from Williamsburg. The small size…read moresurprised me, the mismatched tables and chairs had a vibe of its own and made it a kind of homey invite. Only 1 table was empty and we were seated quickly. It was clearly a local favourite and there was quickly a lineup with people willing and expecting to wait. The service was quick and friendly. The food was good home cooked meals and came out quickly. I had brisket scramble and it was delicious. It needed the sweet compote to balance the richness. My wife had the biscuits with gravy and eggs were good. There was lots of sausage in the country gravy. The cheese grits were tasty. Overall the food was very good and a solid experience. Since I live with a chef who cooks this quality of food often, I probably wouldn't drive here, however if we were in the area I'd definitely stop here and try other items as well.

Dinner last night at Cove Tavern in Newport News, Virginia. Had shrimp tacos once set loaded the…read moreother set just the shrimp by itself. Also had the Rockfish bites which was nice. Guac and queso also good. This is one of our comfort food locations usually get here once every 4 to 6 weeks. Try it if you're in town.

THE WORST FOOD EVER! We had a party of 10 and every single…read morething that was ordered was horrible. I ordered "jumbo" wings ...there was nothing jumbo about these wings ..they were dry and hard. I didn't even want to order an entree but my son's Alfredo looked like a frozen tv dinner. My daughter said her Salmon was salty and broccoli was very bland. The prices are highway robbery for what you're getting. I could go on but I won't.

We had a great time here. Staff was really good to me and my son. Our server Megan (spelling?) was…read morereally nice and incredibly fast with our orders. The burgers were not expensive, excellent, and very filling. Craft beer selection was on point too. Thanks so much.

Was 60 open? They had been open for a half hour and it seemed quite dead. I had to flag down an…read moreemployee to get seated. Very clean and updated facility inside. Very deceiving since it's in a strip mall. Think modern rustic. Our waiter was courteous and on point, no errors. There were 6 of us. No complaints. I had a grilled chicken sandwich. It was good. Good sized piece of chicken cooked just right. The french fries were good. Nothing super special, nothing terrible. If I was in Newport News again, I would eat here again.

Today is Mother's Day and each year my mother FINALLY allows me to treat her to a nice…read morebrunch/dinner. This year we went to one of our favorites for their buffet, The Riverwalk. Situated right under the York River bridge, not far from the Yorktown museum, is the cutest village. I'm sorry, they can't claim it as part of the original Yorktown but it is cute. There is a lovely river walk...hence the name of the restaurant. They have some of the BEST views in the area being right there. We had reservations however it being the busiest day for restaurants, we had to chill our heels for a few moments before being taken back. I was more than ok with this as we ended up getting a window seat (see above for reference). Thank heavens they put the name of the server in the receipt cuz y'all know my Swiss cheese brain. Cara was the wonderful server who took care of us. She was always there ready for me to get my mum good & spoiled. Super friendly and very helpful. The buffet, it was impressive for a buffet and while not a big buffet, it was specialized. First up were 3 different kinds of salads, then a fruit platter, and bagels & cream cheese. They had a raw bar with shrimp & oysters next, then breakfast stuff (eggs, potatoes bacon etc) mac & cheese, garlic mashed taters & then a carving station with turkey, ham & lamb. Finally a small but respectful dessert table. If you couldn't find something to fill you, you weren't looking. The single sour note of the buffet was the salmon and Mac & cheese. I'll know better next time. Overall the River Walk has come back with perfect timing and style. I highly recommend a visit. Parking is a pain but patience will help

This is our first time here and I stumbled upon this restaurant on the open table app. I wanted to…read moretry something different for our Valentine's Day celebration. When I found out they were having a set menu for Vday I called the week of and we were able to switch our reservations to Friday February 13th. I downloaded the InKiND app as well and they gave me a $50 off discount if you spend minimum $150. The open table app did have a $20 per person fee for reservations and that will be applied to the final bill. Our reservations were at 4pm and we arrived early and the parking area is ample with a parking garage and some street parking. We started walking to the restaurant at about 355pm. This time of the year seems to slower with ot being cold. Once inside we were greeted by the young ladies up front. We were offered a table or booth and we chose a table. We did sit at a table with the view of the water which was nice. Jason our server came over within seconds to pour us water and take our drink orders. We both wanted sweet tea with lemon. Since we knew ahead of time what we were ordering, we gave our appetizers orderes first. We ordered the soup of the day which was the she crab soup. It is highly recommended. We only ordered a cup and not a bowl because we were unsure of how it tasted. The Caesar salad had no anchovie flavor like we are use to and was just medicore. We ordered the meatballs which had lamb and pork in it. They were juicy, tender and just needed a little more seasoning. The Calamari was fried to perfection for me and could've used a pinch of salt. The sweet tea was everything and I would recommend it. For the main entrees, we chose the shrimp and scallop risotto and the beef braised Ragau. There were two scallops and four grilled shrimp and few asparagus with some chopped up bacon. This dish I highly recommend as well. The beef was tender, seasoned and pasta was cooked perfect. Overall, this is a nice and quiet place to dine at anytime. I would recommend and will definitely return again. Jason was on point with his promptness.

Amazing food. The food was ready in a reasonable time. I would suggest a separate pick up area for…read morefood for faster service back to the second nine.

The staff at Fairways is awesome regardless of what time you stop by, whether it's my shot of swing…read morejuice at 7:30am on a Sunday or a cold beer for the range after work. At this point I've probably tried half the items on the menu and all the food is excellent. Patty behind the bar, Katie and Lexi on the cart are always super nice as well as the rest of the staff whose names escape me at the moment. Whether you golf or not this place is definitely worth checking out.

I had a craving for GOOD chicken fingers - and while I wouldn't have thought a place called Burger…read moreTheory would deliver, they are really quite good. Clearly have a buttermilk soak of some kind and great seasoning. Filled my craving and I wanted more. They also reheated well in the oven, so I was able to use leftovers to make chicken and waffles for Sunday brunch. On the not so lovely - both the honey mustard and the BBQ sauce that came with them were HORRIBLE. It was like taking a masterfully cooked filet and slathering ketchup on it instead of a nice mushroom or butter sauce. I also picked up the sweet potato fries, and although the portion was huge, they were all just mush - not crispy on the outside at all. Bleck. Since my previous review, it's also important to note that the prices are SUPER way more expensive now. So I took it down one star for those aspects.

Let's do a review!!!…read more It's been a while since my last visit to Burger Theory, so while in the area and having a taste for a burger, I thought I would give them a visit. Now again, Burger Theory is inside the Omini or Holiday Inn (I can't recall which) Hotel in Newport News. The place has a serious chill vibe to it. It's a sports bar / casual dining and okay for the kids. There's a full bar, plenty of TVs with live sporting events on, plenty of seating indoors, and nice patio seating. It was a little on the chilly side, so you may want to have a light jacket ready. The menu includes hamburger glory (hence the name), appetizers, and some serious drinks. Table service, clean bathrooms ( which is a good indicator of how the kitchen may look), and the decor scream hotel dining. I noticed a steak option on the menu; thinking outside the box, I got that instead - I found out it was not a big seller, but I went with it anyway. The steak was not the best; it made me sick, but Our excellent waitress, Kelly, took it back and let me order something else. In the end, she took off 20% of the price. So they aim to please the customer. The wife had a traditional Breakfast Burger highlighting the breakfast theme--fresh sweet potato fries and onion rings are available, and dill pickle comes with every platter. Please read what's on the burgers; there may be something you don't like or have questions about- they will gladly serve it on the side, eliminate it, or give you extra if you like. Now, they have a variety of chef-crafted burgers, or you can build your own. Burgers are made with ground beef, brisket, or steak cut as a choice. The build-your-own burger option has plenty of options, and I recommend this. Side options are French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings slaw, and grilled veggies - all served fresh and hot. They reserve the salt, but plenty of condiments are at your table. I didn't notice if they have vegan options, for I am a meat and potatoes man. Ultimately, we paid $54 without a tip, so I added $20 for our exceptional waitress, Kelly, and their overall customer service. There is a full bar and spacious seating, and it is just a great place to watch a sporting event. My numbers are service 10/10, food 8/10, cleanliness 7/10, and 10/10 for the sports bar vibe. It's definitely a great place to visit if you're there and worth a planned visit. I'll be back!! Happy Yelping!!