My only addition is to order the oyster tacos if they have them. You may have to ask since they aren't always on the menu One other thing to the management. When we order drinks it is uncomfortable to have two brought out and one other of us to have to wait another 10 minutes . Please train your staff, this has happened twice read more

Had dinner here recently and everything was fantastic. Started with a Peach Gimlet for a drink and had a superb meal. For appetizers we ordered the pimento cheese, hushpuppies with sorghum butter and pork belly biscuits. The pork belly was tender and full of flavor. For dinner I had the baby back ribs and my husband had the brined pork chop with a side of grilled mushrooms. Everything was delicious. We ordered dessert, a Mexican Pot de creme and apple crumble which was a shame because we were so stuffed. However the apple crumble was great leftover the next day warmed in the oven. If you want a good southern comfort meal, you can't go wrong here. read more

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Wooden, warm, comfortable and welcoming. We arrived around 8:30 on the last night of Suffolk Restaurant Week. After waiting only a couple of minutes we were escorted to a tiny two top table in the very back of Harper's Table and immediately greeted by our server next. I ordered the fried oyster taco and pulled the gigantic red onions off. There was a great flavor to the oysters. I could've eaten them alone with the avocado sauce. My date didn't enjoy the pork belly biscuit. Said it was the equivalent to a Hardee's breakfast biscuit. I wouldn't know. Not only do I not eat Hardee's breakfast, but I did not sample his appetizer. They serve homemade butter with completely flavorless cornbread. It actually tasted gluten-free. (No offense to the gluten-free community.) They also have homemade whipped cream, which left a terrible aftertaste. It was so bizarre I had to ask the server what it was. The whipped cream was served with the cornbread pudding, which happened to taste more like cornbread than the actual cornbread loaf. The duck was good. The steak was the wrong temp and far too chewy. (Both were much better as leftovers, surprisingly.) The check arrived in a mini mason jar. Very unique and cute. I would return because there were better-sounding things on the regular menu. read more

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This is my first visit to Suffolk and Harper's Table. The staff and the atmosphere were both as advertised... a little trendy, comfortable, and friendly staffed. The brick wall with the original artwork from 1890 was so cool! After reading the reviews here on Yelp, I decided that the Pork Belly Biscuit was a "must try" item. Yes... I'm glad I did. While I found the biscuit a little hard on top from the toasting, it turned out that it was a good texture to accompany the soft and fatty pork belly. This is a great starter! Next, they had a specially prepared Charred and Chilled Bass, where the meat was pulled apart and placed on a sweet potato bruschetta. Next it was topped with a mixture of orange, chili peppers, radish, and an orange aloe. This made a surf and turf start to my meal. My entree consisted of Grilled Scallops with arugula on a sweet potato puree was amazing. With a touch of heat and velvety sweetness underneath and a slight crunch. Definitely an unique take on scallops. Ht serves table portions of sides... The Spinach was fresh and flavorful with a little garlic and ginger. The Cheddar Baked Grits were creamy with a wonderful crust of cheese as they were baked in a tiny cast iron skillet. This makes for a great taste and texture. I wish I lived closer to Harper's Table. (But my wallet is relieved.) read more

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I enjoyed my experience at Harper's Table from start to finish and must share. We had a party of 7 initially but my husband was ill and some other friends cancelled so our party of 7 became 4. We had an 8:45 pm reservation but arrived around 9 pm. The decor reminds me of bistro's in NYC with exposed brick, natural wood seating, pedants lights and exposed HVAC duct work, which I like. Christina was our waitress and was so friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. We had a table set for 8 (originally reserved for 7) and we were able to spread out which we needed since we ordered a little of everything on the menu. There is a full bar and they can make nearly anything (no Mojito's, no mint). We tried the Nogg (homemade egg nog), a pineapple upside down martini and a blood orange martini (Tito's martini) as well as my usual vodka tonic. All were excellent as were the prices which I find on par with other restaurants I visit in Hampton Roads and certainly much cheaper than NYC drink prices. For appetizers we tried the cauliflower soup, pork belly sweet potato biscuits, Caesar salad and foie gras in a jar. It was basically family style since we all wanted to try a bit of each item. I had checked out the menu online when I found out where we were going but I did not look for photos. I was pleasantly surprised to see the pork belly biscuits. They are tiny bites of well portioned goodness! We ended up getting a plate full of additional sweet potato biscuits (Thanks Harper) since it was the end of the night and we were the last table. I am not a fan of cauliflower but the cauliflower soup was just amazing, so creamy and smooth. The foie gras, served with Gina bread (raisin bread made by Gina) was a great blend of sweet and salty. Harper came out to see how we were enjoying our meal and of course brought out more tasty sweet potato biscuits! For entrees I ordered the shrimp and grits and the rest of the family ordered ribeye steaks (2) and the burger with bacon. Although I did not try the steaks or burger, I was told they were excellent. I really enjoyed my shrimp and grits, the perfect blend of spice (andouille sausage & tobasco) with creamy grits, almost like potatoes. We also had fries, mushrooms, brussels sprouts and spinach again, all wonderful. The spinach was spicy but not hot which I think is because of the fresh chiles. The brussels sprouts were cooked with guanciale, much better than my brussels sprouts cooked with regular bacon. Now I am on the hunt for guanciale after asking Christina about it at least three times. I did not try the fries or mushrooms but heard they were excellent. We had no room for dessert (I ate my leftover shrimp & grits for lunch the next day) but my cousin did order a cornbread pudding to go. I did not get to try it but cannot imagine that it was anything less than fabulous since everything else was wonderful. Christina was kind enough to write heating directions for the cornbread pudding on the container along with writing the name of the items on all of the to go boxes. A special treat was Randy (cook I think) stopping by to let my aunt know that she reminded him of a close family member that passed away. She does have a wonderful spirit and loves to meet new people. By the end of the night they were like old friends. Everything was cooked to perfection and the total bill was $70 per person including 20% tip, which did include alcoholic beverages. I think that is completely reasonable for such a wonderful meal and full dining experience. I think it would have been closer to $60 without alcohol. If you have the chance to visit Suffolk, do make a point to visit Harper's Table! I traveled from Virginia Beach and would go again in a heartbeat. I have already told my foodie friends and family members to make a visit. read more

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One of our favorite dinner spots to go to! Their pork belly biscuits are a must I get them every time i cannot go to HT without having their pork belly. Everything on their menu is delicious I've never gone there and had something i didn't like you can tell they know and love what they are doing read more

The food is always delicious! Love that they source local food / beer!! The restaurant is relaxing, a great place to celebrate any occasion!! The service, well.... The service is Great!! Katie elevates the experience!! She is hands down one of the best servers I've had. read more

Another amazing night at hT!! Last night, I started with the deviled eggs which could not have been any better. Next time I will order extra to take home for the next day. I also ordered the crab cakes that were out of this world. They were full of jumbo lump crab meat with absolutely NO filler. I would love to know how the crab cakes stay intact, without using filler, to hold them together. I actually brought one home and had it for breakfast this morning. For dessert, my husband and I shared the peach and berry crumble with ice cream, I could have licked the plate. hT was busy, but we were seated right away and our server was constantly checking on us. We will definitely be back before the menu gets changed for the fall season. read more

We love this place. This is the best restaurant in Virginia based on the quality of the dishes.

Great atmosphere, great food and awesome service . The owner puts his personal stamp on every meal

Food was great as usual! Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. A couple call outs and staff was way behind. I understand that callouts are normal in todays unfortunate world, but STOP seating tables. read more

The place was real nice and clean food came in a timely manner. The waitress was very pleasant and enjoyable. The hush puppies and clam appetizers were amazing. My visiting grandfather loved the wine selection. All of my grandparents lived their entries an had plenty to take home. I on the other hand was very displeased on how bland the Suffolk BBQ plate was. The BBQ was bland and dry and the coleslaw had no flavor and was warm. Luckily the Corn bread pudding dessert saved the meal for me as it was wonderful an moist. Would go again but only for the apps and desserts. read more

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Jennifer is an absolutely outstanding server. We came with our two boys tonight and she was attentive but not overbearing. My husband gave her a hard time about the last two pieces of cheesecake that went to another table, but she responded with great humor. Thank you Jennifer, you were awesome! read more

Delicious food, friendly staff and great ambiance!! Our server Ethan was wonderful to check on gluten-free options for me. We will definitely go back. read more

Wow yelp, you've done it again! Down home comfortable southern charm and over the top quality food with perfect seasonings. Paige was an amazing waitress and explained the menu and helped pick the perfect dishes. Pork belly biscuits, soft shell taco and Granny Smith salad are highly recommended. I hope I can squeeze in another Visit here tomorrow before I leave town because Paige said I was missing a really good fish dish called "puppy drum".... googled it and yup, I probably should've ordered it today. read more

Went here for a Thrive event! I really enjoyed the aesthetic of the restaurant and the southern charm elements. This restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Suffolk and you feel that industrial style when you walk through the door. I really enjoyed the pork belly biscuit. It was the perfect blend of not too crispy pork belly and the bread was melt in your mouth delicious. Their fries were also to die for and they came with the burger I ordered. The food was really great and I will definitely have to go back to visit with my husband! read more

The menu is limited but I think that's because everything comes in fresh daily. The good thing about a limited menu, you can try EVERYTHING. read more

Harper's Table - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Service was horrible/rude and portion were too fru-fru. When I go out to eat I want to be full, not leave and still be hungry...but McDonalds is down the street. read more

Harper's Table had been on my list for some time so our group finally decided to give it a try! I loved the atmosphere and was beyond impressed by the food! The table began by sharing some starters including the olives and sweet onion hushpuppies which were delicious! For my main entree, I chose something outside my normal picks which was the shrimp and grits! This entree was such a great pick and I ate every last bit of it! We couldn't pass up dessert after seeing their fabulous sounding options! I went for the ice cream sandwich which was filled with the sweetest ice cream stuffed between two huge snickerdoodle cookies! Overall, we had a great experience at Harper's Table both because the atmosphere is great and because the food was superb! read more

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Excellent food but a bit pricey, just so you are prepared. Well worth trying for a date night though. If you do make a visit, I highly recommend the fried oysters! read more

Always an amazing dining experience! Phenomenal food, drinks, and service always! Great ambiance as well!

A really nice dining experience. Wife asked to go here for her birthday dinner and I'm glad she did. We were seated right away and our server was very prompt. We ordered some wine and for appetizers the pork belly biscuit, nice but a little pricey at $4 for a really small biscuit, also ordered 2 deviled eggs, really great tasting but again a little pricey at $2 a piece, come on eggs are cheap be fair. For our main courses wife ordered shrimp and grits, she loved it and I ordered the brown sugar brined pork chop which was awesome. Wife also had a bourbon Alexander for dessert, she loved it that's all that matters. All in all it was a great dinner but if we go back most likely we will skip the appetizers and just order entree's. read more

Harper's Table - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

This is seriously my favorite restaurant and splurge in Suffolk! My son and I have Celiac Disease and can get really sick if there is any cross contamination. Every time we come here, they bend over backwards to make us a completely gluten free meal which has included every time, changing the oil and scrubbing out the fryer so my son can have safe gluten free french fries. Who does that? They do it here! I was completely blown away. So we had to wait a little longer for our meal, we knew it was completely safe for us. To top it off, everything is nothing short of amazing. If you haven't tried Harpers Table, you need to! read more

I like the way everything was laid out. It was friendly and comfortable. The service was good. The crab cakes that my wife had were truly AWESOME but small. The steak that I had was average. The temperature was perfect, but I only tasted over charing and no seasoning. The size of my steak was disappointing considering its cost. The sides that we ordered were good, and the cornbread was very tasty although I wish it had been warmer. We are on the fence when it comes to visiting again. read more

Pricey - the food and drinks are very good, but not quite what I expect at this price point. read more

Harper's Table - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Our first time at HT. A must is the park belly biscuit. Delicious I ordered the Brown Sugar Brined Pork Rib Chop. It was huge!!!!! Enough for any man but too much for little ole me!!! Very delicious. Also, "The Original" potato gratin was mouthwatering!!! The homemade butter was delicious on the cornbread My husband ordered The table Burger. It was done to perfection. The presentation was very nice. The portion was more than enough and the taste was two thumbs up. Our friend ordered the Roasted Indian Rock Oysters. He and my husband said they were delicious. I don't eat oysters. Our friend also ordered the Shrimp 'N Grits and said they were delicious as well. The staff were so very nice. The chef would know how happy we were. Will be back next year, as we are out of towners!!!! An all over excellent night! read more

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I had always heard things about Harper's Table since 2015 and figured one day I would give them a try on 11/05/2021 since I want to support the City of Suffolk downtown local business. Well, it started as soon as we came up to the establishment. A couple of 4 were together and knew we were behind them and they didn't even try holding the door for us. We were greeted by the hostess and she looked surprised we were going to be dining in. My wife said something to me and we both had the same impression. We were seated and it took a minute for our drink order to be taken because of the short staffing and trying to serving and clearing tables as well as making drinks. Our waitress Harley B was polite and kind. She wasn't all familiar with the menu since the menu changes frequently and she had to go back to the kitchen to ask question. She did maintain a great attitude. It took a good amount of time for our drink order to come and a few of the requested drinks the bar didn't have. Our food order took a very long time to come. The food was tasty but you don't get what you pay for plus on your bill you will get charged an extra fee of 3.5% for using your credit card so be prepared to pay this fee if you decide to use your card. I would not recommend this unless you want to sit in and don't mind paying a high end cost for slow service and food that you could get a more enjoyable lesser price. read more

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This is my favorite date spot to go with my husband. The food is excellent and unique. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and prompt. Been here a dozen times and have never been dissatisfied. Everything on the menu is delicious! read more

My wife and I had dinner at Harper's Table tonight and thoroughly enjoyed our meal! We enjoyed the grilled prime ribeye with glazed mushrooms and potato gratin, which we both loved! Other choices on the menu included Hatteras tuna, Carolina shrimp and grits, whole Sea Bass for two, Semolina rigatoni, and other offerings. The service was extraordinary and the owner was particularly engaged in the business and obviously strives for an extraordinary product. This gem is found on Main Street in Suffolk in the area of the courthouse and was a nice dining experience for us both. Looking forward to going back again. S Webb read more

Our family has been going to Harper's Table since they first opened, and it is one of our absolute favorites! They recently reopened, after doing takeout only due to Covid-19, and the staff is doing a superb job. The food and service are as excellent, if not better, than before. I especially appreciate some of the creative choices they are currently making, such as delicious family meals to-go and parking lot pop-up seafood baskets in the back parking lot. Delicious! read more

Great drinks. Good food. Excellent service. Mostly was impressed by how the manager and kitchen accommodated us by making an off the menu vegan entree for my date. Definitely will return. read more

It's been about a year since I've eaten here but this place is delicious and so I want to add another 5 star review for it. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice, I really like the exposed beams and brickwork. It's a nice restaurant without feeling froo-froo - you can come here and relax and not have to feel on the spot, like at some other restaurants. On to the food - though it's not currently on the menu, I highly recommend the pork steak (I would probably get this every single time if it was always on the menu). Don't think like I did when I first saw it on the menu, this is more than just a glorified pork chop! It's a tender, smoky, delicious piece of pork - the best pork I've ever had! I had the potatoes gratin with it, also delicious. My husband had a side of their spinach with his entree and it was his favorite spinach of all time, had a nice little kick to it (and he normally is not a huge spinach fan). Our son had the barbecue platter which was delicious, but if you are not a fan of vinegar-based barbecue I would stay away from this dish. Personally I prefer vinegar based sauces but our son is not a fan of vinegar so he was a bit disappointed. Not a problem though, his dad and I helped finish what he didn't. My father-in-law had the ribs when he went and they were tender and delicious also. So far, I have had nothing but delicious food here and recommend it to people on a regular basis. It's a great gem here in downtown Suffolk! read more

I'm usually not a big fan of southern cooking, this was delicious. Everything we had was on point. You could taste the freshness and the flavor throughout each course. Definitely worth the drive from Virginia Beach! read more

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Enjoyed every bite of food at this quaint modern bistro in historic Suffolk, VA. The cocktails are inventive and delicious. Started with the seasonal Apple martini ( local apples). We shared the Beet salad and the not-to-be-missed insanely mouth watering hush puppies. These hush puppies are crisp on the outside and doughy soft on the inside. Served with whipped butter and local honey. I ordered the Chesapeake Rockfish. Flaky, moist, served with kale and spring peas. For dessert, the pot o cream with doughnuts and caramel....oh my gosh! The entire meal was heaven. Loved everything about this restaurant. Do not miss it!!!! read more

Harper's Table - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Great food. The best crab cakes I ever had. It's a little pricy though. The rest of the party was very Happy with their selections

You know how good the service is here? A colleague dropped her fork on the ground and all of a sudden one appeared OUT OF NOWHERE one second later. The server seriously anticipated this shit in some remarkable clairvoyant way. Anyways, the pork belly biscuit is exactly as good as everyone says it is. Perfectly cooked, moist, delicious meat and a fabulous biscuit sandwich type deal. I got the very reasonably priced steak frites- the meat was cooked perfectly and the fries were the perfect amount of seasoned. We also had the Brussels sprouts (decent, nothing too crazy) and grits (actual grits standard, but cheese baked on top was stellar). The staff were knowledgeable about the drink menu and were helpful in assisting people choose their best option. The fifth star is solely based on the owner/chef coming out to our table and thanking us for being there. I really felt like this was the extra mile and appreciated. read more

Harper's Table - Steak frites - New American Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

Went with my sister as we were in Suffolk to visit parents. We went early on a Thursday, but it gets busy and recommend a reservation. Atmosphere is American bistro, casual. Waitress pleasant, perky and helpful. Good wine selection. Fried oysters were excellent and we ordered a second half dozen. Green garlic and crab salad was unusual and very tasty. Shrimp and grits is the signature dish and I would agree. Grilled pork chop also looked good and a good choice if you are hungry. Fresh strawberry compote was the perfect end. Not cheap, but solid food and service. Definitely would return read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and was blown away by the food and the service. Amanda truly made the evening with her upbeat personality and great descriptions of the food and specials. The house made lamb sausages over grilled marinated carrots was absolutely delicious. So nice to find this restaurant in Suffolk. I will be back for certain. read more

We had a great night out this past week at Harper's Table for an unofficial Yelp event. What an absolute gem of a restaurant this turned out to be. First off, I love the decor. As soon as you walk in you see the impressive bar to the left with the vintage Coca-Cola sign painted along the exposed brick wall behind. The look is quintessentially southern, with a refined menu to match. It reminds me quite a bit of Poole's Diner in Raleigh, a comparison that can only be meant as high praise for those who are also familiar with that dining institution. Harper Bradshaw, who used to head the kitchen at one of Suffolk's other superb restaurants, Vintage Tavern, is the man in command here and the food is a reflection of what lurks in his soul. Southern cuisine elevated to the rarest of heights. After drinks and a welcoming chat with our friends, we were seated and given our menus. We decided to split some of the signature pork belly biscuits and a fried oyster taco for starters. Everything was sublimely delicious. Something you savored slowly, with every bite revealing a new layer of flavor and texture. These dishes were so good you could easily just come to the bar and order a few plates tapas style and call it a night. But we were far from finished. For entrees, my wife ordered the table burger with a fried egg on top. You may think this is something of a slumming approach to such a fine menu but I dare you to find another burger in any restaurant that is prepared as carefully and as deliciously as this burger. It belongs on the menu without apology. For my choice, I opted to let the kitchen decide. Jarrett Freeman, who is newly installed as the Sous Chef at Harper's Table following a lengthy stint at Terrapin, sent me the smoked pig ribs with a side of Byrd Mill stone-ground grits in all of their cheesy, creamy goodness. Jarrett knows what a fan I am of Terrapin's many riffs on risotto and these grits are HT's closest approximation, southern-style. The ribs themselves were bone-sucking fantastic. The kind of thing you wish you could eat in private lest you end up in a sauce smeared frenzy, grinning from ear to ear. All in all, this restaurant is a statement to the food culture and talent that resides in the Tidewater area. And its roots are already running deep, as evidenced by the large crowds that filled the restaurant on a dreary Tuesday night in October. That is a sign that the clientele needed to sustain this fine eatery for a long run is already in place. Kudos to everyone involved in making this such an excellent restaurant. We can't wait for our next visit. read more

Wow! Been a long while since my last review so I thought I would get back to it with a four star rating. With Suffolk having a great downtown charm, Harpers just adds to it. I met a few business partners here for dinner. I had the fish special of course with my usual Ceasar salad. Food was spot on. Fish was perfectly cooked. My salad was also fresh and hey, when a restaurant actually has anchovies!!! That's a plus. Service was also great! Our local Suffolk native was very professional. Only deduct was the wine selection or lack thereof, but overall the buy the glass choice was satisfactory. I'm not in the Suffolk area that much, but when I am Harpers will be the choice. read more