The food at this establishment was very good. They have the best lemon drop. The service was exceptional. I particularly love the ambience. It really gave you that night at Havana feel. I enjoyed the salmon. It was nice and tender seasoned to perfection. They also have some of the best wings I have ever tried. Super crispy and very flavorful. It didn't take long for the food to come out, which was an added bonus. Plus, they play some of the best music. read more

Guava757 - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Came for dinner one night since we were in the area. It was kinda empty when we arrived but others started coming in. The happy hour menu was pretty decent, even though the waitress said it was outdated. I got the jerk wings and fries and a flatbread. My fiancé got the jerk chicken. The flatbread came out first. It was overcooked but ok. My fiancés entree came out next, he said it was cold and the jerk sauce was not spicy at all. It took a while for my wings to come out but once it did, it was fresh. The jerk sauce on my wings was good, apparently the sauce on the wings was different than on the entree. For a happy hour this place is not bad. read more

Went here for a creator event "Create Her Tea Party" and I'm so happy the event was hosted there because this place was so nice! The decor inside was soooo cute and a great vibe. All of the waitresses were very friendly and sweet and made being there enjoyable. We had pre-selected menu options, I ordered the port omelet that came with home fries and my mom got the shrimp and grits. The food was phenomenal and the cream sauce that came on the grits was very good. We also ordered moscato wine and had mimosas; both were sweet and tasty. I definitely will be going back to try their other foods and drinks. Overall rate of experience: 9/10 read more

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Last night, I went to Guava for the first time to try to see Mariah the Scientist. The establishment is really cute with both an inside and outside. There were 2 separate DJs (I'm assuming) for both areas and I liked either music playing! I felt like the outside had more of an RNB vibe while the inside was more hyped with rap so it was nice having that kind of variety for whatever mood you're in. The service was 10/10 for a busy bar. The bartender I went to was quick, professional, and caring. There was so many people and she really did her thing zooming around to get everything for everybody so the bar cleared out fast every time a new wave of people came over for a drink. I ordered jerk wings and the kitchen did amazing! I was really tearing them up at the bar They were perfectly sauced, seasoned, and had the right amount of spiciness to it. I also love the affordability. For both the wings and fries, the combo was $9. My friends ordered the oxtails and unfortunately for them, they said it was too salty and there was no other flavoring to it. So overall, I really dig this place! I came for Mariah the Scientist, but this is now on my go to list for spots to vibe at on a late Saturday night and my go to for jerk wings lol read more

Guava757 - Jerk Wings - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Went here with my daughter for a ticketed Tea party event. There were select items you could choose from on the menu. I went with the shrimp and grits and home fries/potatoes. It was absolutely delicious 10/10! The waitresses were very sweet and came to check on us every now and then which was very nice. Loved the food, the decor of the restaurant, and the drinks. Definitely will be going back to try their other menu items! read more

Guava757 - Shrimp and grits, Home potatoes - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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This place was highly recommended. I love supporting a good black owned business. I ate here for my birthday, and the ambiance was nice . I ordered the lamp chops over garlic mash and green beans which were amazing, because clearly I cleaned the plate. I had their take on a old fashioned, which was a Caribbean old fashioned with allspice dram and Plantation Rum. Is was indeed delicious. The server Bri was super sweet and she helped us a lot with all the recommendations. Besides that, the staff looked tired and angry. They were drinking more at the bar then actually working. The bathroom was horrible. The doors barely closed. Dirty , unkept, no soap to wash hands. We were told we could just go over to the club when it opened. Which had a door connected to the restaurant. We were told to go outside the restaurant, down the street to go into the club section. We wanted to have Hookah too , 50 dollars is very high. Probably the highest I have ever seen here in the 757. This place could be something, but we have to do better with quality service. But it was a beautiful spot, and the chef did not disappoint!! read more

I had a really good experience. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, it's unassuming from the outside but it has a nice size dinning room and a large patio as well as bar seating. I was greeted and seated as soon as I walked up to host stand. Our server greeted our table within a minute of us sitting down. She brought us water and gave us time to get adjusted without hovering. She made sure to check on us a good amount of times. We ordered several item menus to include cocktails,apps, and entrees and they did not disappoint. I felt like this restaurant did a good job fusing Carrie an food and soul food. All of our dishes were flavorful and cooked well. One of the owners came out to say hi and chatted a bit which was awesome. The food was great, the staff was great, and the ambiance was great. I can't wait to come back for brunch. It seems like a nice and quiet place on the weekdays and a hotspot on Wednesday and Sundays. read more

Guava757 - Cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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I never get to this side of the water, but an errand had me in the area and Siri said it had a decent rating so I stoped by. It was a Wednesday (happy hour day) but I got there really early so I was the only one there at the time. The staff were friendly, the environment was nice. There are real Vegan options, not just fries and condiment sandwiches. Cauliflower Steaks, Jackfruit. I'm not vegan but when my circle goes out my vegan friend kinda gets shafted. This made me happy. The drink was on point, have a Guava lemon drop. The food was good. I had the red snapper, green beans and collard greens (which were fresh). I also got the Jackfruit sandwich for lunch the next day. There's a skill to making food look good in a takeout tray, but they did pretty good. I didn't give it 5 stars because I wasn't there during a busy time and I'm not sure if the service would be as good if it was. But I'l be back and let y'all know. read more

Guava757 - Red Snapper - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Loveeee this place. The happy hour is super fire. Bombbbb chicken wings. The brunch oxtails are fall off the bone good read more

Guava757 - Braised oxtail with potatoes & fried eggs - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Good evening, fellow Yelpers! It's your favorite critic again with another astonishing find! A place called: Guava located in Portsmouth, Virginia. My wife and I met 2 other couples here to celebrate a birthday!! It wasn't hard to find (right off the main road, in a complex). The exterior is misleading yet inviting. As soon as we walked in, we were met by security (an off-duty officer), who performed his task. We mutually understood each other's assignment and a smooth transaction it was. The hostess was there to escort us to a table or booth, but our party was already seated, and we freely stepped to our section. The menus were clearly detailed, and whatever questions you had, the waitress explained it perfectly! The vibe was R&B with all "soul"! Nothing but good vibes/energy, laughter, and harmony. I thoroughly enjoyed it there.Will definitely be returning and telling everyone who will listen that this is a "must" on your list of establishments to check out in 2024 and beyond. We arrived late, so I could not tell you what everyone ordered. It was gone when we got here. One important thing that really stuck out was: The owner came to our table and personally "thanked" us for coming to his place of business and how much it was appreciated! I mean, how many restaurants do you go to, where that happens? I will forever be a patron here, which means the world to people who look to go out to have an awesome & memorable time, without all the craziness that is going on in the world today. Make it your business to come out and check it out for yourself, you wont be disappointed and very glad that you did! Last but not least, The FOOD, (I almost forgot, lol). Incredible read more

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Visited for brunch with the girls to celebrate a birthday. We had 11:00 reservations which is their opening time. Because they were clearly not prepared the wait for drinks and food were crazy long. But while we were waiting for our food we looked over and noticed one of the waitresses eating. Another one walked out with a hookah and blew a puff of smoke as she handed it to the waiting customers. After an hour and 10 minutes we finally started getting food. There were 5 of us, 2 people got food then another 10 minutes and another person got food the last two plates didn't come out for another 15 to 20 minutes. I had oxtails and grits and loved it. If the service and wait time for food were better they may have gotten 5 stars. Doubt I'd go back. read more

Advertised a birthday dinner for me to get there with 12 ppl and you only have wings fries and pizza...lady at the door "can't leave her seat" looked up from her phone to tell me to pay then when I say I already reserved a table she say "ok" and look back down in her phone..."am I to seat myself?" ..."oh no the receptionist is coming" ...oh gee thanks ....you sell me a high table for six....not one table is set up for 6 ppl, we sit in a corner booth fine cause I really have 12 ppl now. Happy hour almost over and waitress busy getting waters so a few of us walk up to the bar for a round. Bartender looking at bottle labels hard like he don't know his liquors then tell us he only got enough of this tequila for 3 shots, they're waiting on a liquor delivery you've got 3/4 food items from your dinner menu and limited liquor...one of my friends came back and said they going to ABC or somewhere to get liquor smh...had to hunt for the soap down behind the sink in the bathroom and no paper towels. My whole party was hungry and complaining. Embarrassing. Some birthday...not to mention they charging $20 JUST TO GET IN on a Wednesday. so not worth it. also the booth seats are a velvet material so they are full of nasty stains and food crumbs read more

Another black owned disappointment in coastal Virginia. I keep trying to give my people a chance and continue to be disappointed. We stopped by for lunch and walked into yesterdays brunch smoke. The place smelt like an old motel and floors were so sticky, they clearly didn't clean from the brunch the day before. We were the only guest so we expected the service to be quick but we waited quite long for 3 small appetizers. My husband and I only ordered 3 appetizers because we were already turned off by the smoke odor and the flies. I didn't expect to fight off flies INSIDE a restaurant. Calamari was the cheap rubber stuff served with marinara but the menu said it had a ginger sauce. Oxtail Flatbread, nothing to brag about Jerk Wings- fresh and hot but nothing to brag about. Also couldn't order a cocktail because the bartender wasn't there. Lovely. Will not be returning read more

This was my first time going to Guava and the food was absolutely delicious. I asked the Waiter for suggestions and ended up going with the curry chicken. It did not disappoint. I look forward to coming back and trying different items on the menu. read more

Guava757 - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

We pulled up to Guava around 1230 on a Sunday to try out the brunch. I've been here previously at night but I got a better look and feel for the place this time. The aesthetic is very nice. Nice details through the restaurant. Selfie spots are available. It was very clean, even the restroom. We were immediately sat down even though we didn't have a reservation. Our waitress was ok, she wasn't very attentive even though the place wasn't packed. The food was TOP TIER! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. The grits didn't need any help they were perfect. The oxtails were tender and that cabbage will make you want to slap someone. They also offer hookah. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is first it's cold in there. Even my first time visiting it was cold. Also they didn't have any champagne for the mimosas. And my waitress wasn't attentive and we had to look for her when we were ready to go. Go check them out, this is a great hidden treasure in Portsmouth! read more

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Oxtail Flatbread is bangin! Delicious sweet Savoury all in one place. Chef and co-owner very friendly. Dining area is super clean. read more

Guava757 - Oxtail Flatbread - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

My sister and I decided to visit Guava757 during Portsmouth Restaurant Week. From the outside, we didn't know what to expect, upon entering we discovered that they were in the process of setting up for the dinner crowd. The hostess greeted us and gave us the option of being seated or coming back in about 30 minutes after the set up was completed. We opted to stay and were given menus to view while we waited. In less than 30 minutes we ordered cocktails (Guava Island 15 and Paloma 15) they were very good. For our dinner we ordered Oxtail and Curry Chicken, they both came with side dishes. The food was well seasoned and very tasty. Chef Tra even came to the table, he was very engaging with an inviting presence. The hostess Lady T was great and we enjoyed conversing with her, she has a very positive attitude and friendly disposition. We were informed that there is a dance club attached to the restaurant. We'll definitely be back to visit for dinner and may even check out the club area. read more

Guava757 - Oxtails, cabbage, macaroni & cheese and grilled carrots along with with Guava Island 15 drink - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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I've came here a couple times for happy hour for drinks. I decided to try their brunch because of the consistent good drinks and vibes. I made reservations, so me and my group of 3 were sat immediately. We all ordered mimosas and my favorite was the guava flavor. My friends oxtails was the first meal to come out. Management came over soon after and explain how they were prepared early in the morning, but to me it would make more sense to serve them last if that's the case. Nonetheless, we were understanding. The rest of our food came out one by one at least 10 minutes apart and it was all room temperature, which was disappointing. My Salmon Cake Benni was flavorful and the touch of mango jam was the perfect. If you come with a big appetite I would order some extra sides. I believe it's a fairly new restaurant so I think they just have some logistics to figure out. Might not come back for brunch but will definitely be back for happy hour though! read more

Guava757 - Salmon Cake Benni, brunch menu - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

I made reservations for 5:30PM and when I got there they was closing the doors and walking out. He stated they close at 3:30 and I stated I had reservations. He said sorry ma'am I wasn't tracking. I was highly upset as I had a friend visiting from Florida and I was trying to supper back businesses. Well we went to Hotpot 757 instead and it didn't disappoint. I don't know if I'll try again. ‍ read more

Was there recently for brunch The food was ice cold , the service was unorganized and slow , the bathrooms are gross the sinks or lack Thereof are broken the establishment is in dire need of a deep clean everything was over priced and not worth the time or money I will not be back. read more

Oxtail pizza 10/10. Definitely recommend trying that. The atmosphere is top tier. Also a good brunch spot.

Was in town for the weekend and had to give this place a try . The service was not too good. I ordered the jerk chicken which was good . I do plan to give them another try the vibe was cool read more

Guava757 - Brunch drinks - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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this place is amazing. the vibe and hospitality is top tier. i had the curry chicken and it was absolutely delicious. i will be back again and again. read more

Guava757 - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Awesome service. We came 30 minutes before closing, kitchen was closing, but they still offered to make us something to eat. We had drinks not to inconvenience anyone before closing. They didn't kick us out they let us enjoy the music, while we got our drinks on.. manager gave us the rundown on the days to come., will be back. Can't wait to taste their food. read more

First let me say I wasn't sure what to expect based on the location. But I can gladly say this place has a delicious brunch menu. I had a seafood omelette and It was outstanding!! Crabmeat, cheese, scallops. read more

This place is fabulous, top tier etc etc. It's beautiful inside, clean, the music is a vibe and the drinks are good and fit the theme of the restaurant well. They have hookah and if you like hookah this is where you need to be no questions! The jerk chicken was soooo good and the portions were worth the money. read more

Guava757 - The Paloma - it's a little pinker without flash and bomb! - Lounges Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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This place is a gem. Fantastic food, reasonably priced. The chef came over to check on us. He brought us a free meal. Stuff was super friendly read more

It took so long to get my food.. food wasn't hot... and an additional service charge to added to your bill. Bathrooms were filthy... they were out of several drinks... read more

Overall, a poor experience. When we arrived 15 minutes after the posted opening time an employee had to ask another if they were open. We had to seat ourselves and waited several minutes for menus. The food was ok. However, they were out of multiple items were wanted order and the coconut shrimp were too salty. Not very family friendly either as far as the music goes. Would not recommend. read more

Piss poor let's start there, I had on uggs and was turned away because they were "slides" . If they have a dress code policy or shoe policy that should be advertised as well, (my toes were not even out) read more

If I could give zero stars I would. This place was way too overpriced for what it gave. There was a $20 charge to get in and basically stand around because all the tables were reserved. The shots were $14 and up which was ridiculous. The vibe wasn't good. It was just a horrible experience all the way around. read more

Great dinning experience. Caribbean old fashion was one of a kind. Jerk lunch bowl had a combination of chopped chicken and rice and was very healthy and flavorful. Great dinning experience overall. read more

Ok...so I came through at the beginning of the brunch hour. They have a dress code for the guests but none for the staff? If I am required not to wear leggings, booty shorts, and slides, then I think the staff should adhere to those standards as well. The servers were nice and attentive, but my party agreed that the presentation of the staff could be better,particularly at brunch. The seating seemed janky. The velvet in the booths needed cleaning. The vibe was not what I was expecting. Members of another party sat, had a drink, and left 30 minutes in. Something seemed off-putting, but on to the food. I had the oxtail flatbread, which was slightly overcooked. The oxtail seemed dry, and the ricotta was more powdery than creamy. I'll pass on this the next time if I go back. My port omelet started out great until I realized the crab was missing. My party said that they did taste or see it on their omelets as well. The mimosas were great,but the wait time wasn't. It was nearly an hour before we got our meals. The bathroom had no toilet paper in two of the stalls...it's only 2 hours into service! I arrived at 11:15 and left at 1:00. I will say this...The reviews are what brought me here, but the ambiance may keep me away. read more

They just trash service. Made a reservation and called to confirm it but when I got there they said they were closing. What was the point of me calling to confirm it. read more