Hometown Diner

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Coopers Restaurant provided an exceptional experience for our family's repass for 50+ guests on a…read moreFriday at noon. Initially, I resisted choosing Coopers due to its lack of aesthetic decor and worries about how it would compare to pricier local venues requiring steep deposits. However, turning to Coopers turned out to be the best decision we could have made for a celebration of life repass. The staff accommodated our diverse group seamlessly. Cheri and the servers delivered next-level service, expertly managing a large crowd and handling every drink order with absolute grace. They seated family and friends up on a riser while thoughtfully arranging floor seating for our mature guests in their 80s using walkers and wheelchairs. While the venue's interior is basic, the food was the true highlight for everyone from ages 1 to 100. The Meats: The fried chicken was seasoned to perfection, and the baked chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. The smothered pork chops with onions were so tender they could be cut with a fork, and the hot wings were a massive hit that disappeared quickly. The peel-and-eat shrimp was well-seasoned, and the shrimp fried rice--though a unique spin with plenty of shrimp and vegetables--was just average. The only real miss was the fried fish (Tilapia or Whiting), which had a fishy smell that could be resolved by washing it after defrosting. Pig feet looked tender and well seasoned I was told. The Sides: The candied yams were the undisputed star of the side dishes with just the right amount of sugar and syrup. The mashed potatoes tasted genuinely homemade, and the cabbage was a hit for most with a nice flavor profile. The collard greens, green beans, and macaroni and cheese drew mixed reviews, leaning middle-of-the-road, while the salad bar and cold salads like potato and macaroni salad were solid additions. Vegan/Vegatrian - Salad bar (Please ask question on the other sides) Collard Greens and String Beans may have meat or meat broth. Pescatarian - Peel and eat shrimp and fried fish STANDING OVATION to the cooks in the back they need more recognition of being able to cook for a diverse age and taste buds. Please keep in mind these cooks are cooking for a large diverse crowd some patrons have food restrictions due to medical issues and cannot have highly seasoned and spicy foods. So, the cooks cannot be creative with the seasons like other restaurants or your home. A must try is the Chicken (Fried and Baked), Smothered Pork Chops, Turkey Wings(Sunday), Cabbage and Yams. These are solid staples everyday of the week. Coopers restuarant offered incredible value, avoiding the exorbitant hundreds or thousands of dollars charged by traditional catering halls/restuarants for uncertain headcounts, and ensured we didn't waste food. Most importantly, it gave us a spacious, welcoming environment to fellowship and honor a loved one together. If you need a accommodating venue with great food and reasonable pricing for a large group, seriously consider Coopers restuarant.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further explanation let's begin!. This spot was highly recommended by some of my acquaintances. You have the option to pick your food, pay for it and leave or you can dine in and enjoy their buffet style option!. I would recommend checking this place out!.

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The Barrel II

4.4(25 reviews)

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Came here on a Thursday night looking for food since everything else in the area was closed. Was…read morepleasantly surprised to walk in on karaoke night. We ordered drinks, wings & pizza. I wouldn't order the pizza again but the karaoke show made up for everything the pizza was lacking. The bar tenders were both lovely & chatty & gave us the low down on the schedule for the week. Will definitely be back for the wings & good time.

Stopped in for a drink and was immediately reminded of the dive bars I went to in my youth! Not a…read morebad experience, but a good description of what I was met with. The bartender was excellent and friendly. Patrons were engaging and easy to chat with. Prices were reasonable as well.

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District

3.8(219 reviews)

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Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further explanation let's begin!. I have passed by this business on more than one occasion. So today I decided to stop and grab something to eat! I purchased the Philly Cheese Egg Rolls, they were ok. I would probably try something else on my next visit!. It was quiet and plenty of seating and that's probably because of the time and day of my visit. I'm sure it gets a lot busier in the evenings and weekends!. I would definitely recommend and return to this establishment!.

We went on a calm, cool and collected day. The atmosphere was great. Very calming and demure. The…read moreone issue I had here is they were servicing a party in the back of the restaurant and made it very chaotic to receive service in the general areas of the restaurant. Service took forever to get. We waited over an hour just to receive drinks and an appetizer. I'm not saying this happened daily because this was my first time, but honestly just because you're having a private event in back there still should've been enough staff to service your regular customers or just shut the place down to cater unto them only. We ordered teriyaki chicken wings as our appetizer and they were okay. Nothing to call home about!!!! I ordered the shrimp and grits. The cajun sauce was alright. Again, nothing to call home about! The location is off of Airlines blvd making it convenient to my family being that we live within 10 minutes of it. Yes we could've left any time, but wanted to check the food out here. I'm a very patient person, but some places just don't know how to accommodate their customers accordingly. It's really not hard to do! Most definitely try it out for yourself. It's a one and done for us!

Bar & Back drop

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P-town Peeps, I love to discover crazy hole in the wall places to eat. If you want to gain 10 lbs…read morein one sitting (aka COMFORT FOOD), meet Big Backs Eatery. (Picture this): You walk into a building painted pitch black, walls mat black, the floors red n black with music you cannot stop yourself from shaking ur butt as you order. The service is AWSOME! At any moment it feels like the SOLD GOLD DANCERS are going to pop out and dance around, as Aretha Franklin belts out her gorgeous vocals. Food... OH HELP ME LORD. Doggy bag? YES PLEASE. So good

M an oh man, theie food was scrumptious!! I ordered the…read moreturkey wings with gravy. It was so good! The macaroni and cheese was superb! I also had cabbage that was cooked to perfection. To top it off I had a kiwi strawberry lemonade! I have not had a drink that good since 1999. For those who have not tried it, please check them out. I will most definitely be going back.

Pork chops

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Gourmet Burger Bistro

4.6(501 reviews)

3.0 mi

1000000/10. The food was delish, we got the major burger I believe, the fried chicken sandwich, and…read morethe kids mini slider. Everything was delicious. For drinks we tried the tea, and the go go juice both were great too. We're glad we stumbled upon this place since we're from Newport News (about a 36 min drive) would most definitely make the drive again. The restaurant itself is kind of small and not spacious, but the overall look and vibe is beautiful. The service was great!

Went 1/31 thought it was packed but no wait. Promptly seated. The server took our order and…read morereturned with our drinks. Ordered calamari it was warm not hot but the taste was good. Ordered house salads a couple of pieces of older looking lettuce. Mt friend asked for ranch and the server never came back with it. The entree came out and it was hot and good. The reason for did three stars was the server. She was spread too thin. We had to flag her down for refills. The ambience was a sports bar vibe.

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Service was quick and friendly, and the food was DELICIOUS!!! The chicken pita was my favorite, and…read morethe baklava was sweet and crispy. I also highly recommend their mint lemonade, it's very tasty and a nice palate cleanser.

Today was my first time trying this restaurant in Portsmouth, and I had a great experience! The…read moreyoung lady who served me was very kind and patient, taking the time to explain the menu and even letting me sample the meat before ordering. We had the lamb shank with rice, chicken with rice, and a lamb pita. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and seasoned just right. Great food and great customer service--I'll definitely be back!

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Bar 9

4.1(8 reviews)

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I am going to try and point out the good and the bad - overall I will likely come back!…read more Ambiance - there was a security guard at the door, threw me off a little. Inside is very well done - clearly recently updated and very modern. Music is pretty loud in there but I enjoyed it, my older parents had a little more issues hearing. Service - waiter was very nice and friendly, they have electronic ordering right tableside so if there is an issue or error can be a little difficult to fix! He did originally deliver the wrong food and even when questioned just changed what he called it but it was wrong. Kitchen showed they likely have a lot of new staff. Medium steak came out first and each meal was delivered individually and with a pretty significant time difference. Medium steak was basically rare in the middle, we didn't opt to send it back though we could have. It was seasoned really well! I had the party platter and everyone was really great! My mom also loved her salmon Caesar wrap and my dad liked his scallop basket. Price points were on par for everything but the steak dinner and most of us had left overs. There is for sure room for improvement on kitchen side and be prepared for the auto 20% gratuity after 5pm but overall they have a lot of potential! I hope they can work out the kinks!

10/10!! I have nothing negative to say. The food, decor, service was all a 10/10! My bff and I…read moredecided to go on Saturday morning for brunch. We got there at 11:30 but was told breakfast was served until 12 so we left and came back. It was empty but from what I'm told it's packed at night. There were so many options it was hard to choose. We got the oyster Rockefeller, salmon sliders, catfish and grits, and the crab dip. We were impressed with everything. The waitress was very attentive, they played great music. It was the perfect brunch. Can't wait to go back to try more!

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View from booth.

No Frill Bar and Grill

4.4(1.1k reviews)

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It has been nearly three weeks; I can stop thinking about No Frill Bar and Grill…read more I'm a military spouse, so I know my time in Hampton Roads is coming to an end soon. I visited a Hampton Roads Restaurant group on FB and asked if someone was visiting from out of town: What is your go-to place to take them? Out of 90+ comments, No Frill Bar and Grill was mentioned the most - six times! So when I finally had a day off and some other business to tend to in Norfolk, it was the perfect excuse to finally try them. No Frill Bar and Grill has been open for nearly 30 years by Jerry Meltsner. Jerry's nephew Jon Kliner helps co-own and manage operations. It originally opened on Tidewater Drive, but the space didn't allow for much growth - 10 years later, he moved to a location off Colley Avenue and Spotswood Avenue. Growth continued, moving from counter service to table service. The second location, at 1620 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach, opened in 2005. The restaurant's longevity stems from quality, consistency, price, service, and staff who genuinely care about the business and serving the community. I asked the server for her opinion on two options - Salmon, Shrimp and grits won. The dish was incredible: lightly blackened salmon, for once blackened food that doesn't just taste like salt. I don't dine with the swine, so I asked for no andouille sausage. The sautéed shrimp, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and spinach simmered in Norfolk Canyon ale sauce over cheesy grits and Boursin lavash cracker. The cheesy grits were smooth, and the Boursin lavash cracker was a nice touch. The Boursin added extra creaminess to the meal. The cracker wasn't really a cracker - more like little toasted bread. After this first meal, I know two things for sure: 1. I definitely understand why it is such a local favorite, and 2. I will be back.

Service is prompt, salads are good, parking sometimes can be an issue due to the narrow streets and…read morelimited parking.

Inside No Frill - Norfolk

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High Street Pizza & Pour House

4.6(293 reviews)

2.5 mi

We stopped at High St Pizza and Pour House after touring the Wisconsin battleship. We ordered the…read moreGreek salad, meatball appetizer and the pepperoni and honey pizza to share. The Greek salad was probably the best we've ever had. The meatball appetizer was 4 large meatballs and it was very good but oh goodness the pepperoni honey pizza was amazing. The crust was thick and they definitely dont skimp on the pepperoni and cheese. Our waitress was very personable and the service was excellent. I would highly recommend trying it. You can't go wrong.

After a visit to the Children's Museum, we popped in for lunch. What a find! The pizza was…read moreoutstanding-hot and flavorful, and the caesar salad was fresh and plentiful. The restaurant has a laid back vibe and was perfect for my son, daughter in law, two grandsons, and me. Sabrina was our server, and she was fabulous. She made sure we knew about all the specials-both today and throughout the week. (Nice way to sell your restaurant cause we will definitely be back!)

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Magical deliciousness

Skeleton Key Bar and Grille

4.0(100 reviews)

4.3 mi

First time here, visiting from VB and so glad we stopped here for lunch. Food was great and hot,…read morefries are fresh cut and delicious! Bar is clean and servers are so kind, welcoming and attentive, we will definitely be back! Worth the drive!

Terribly expensive for low quality food. We grabbed a mid afternoon lunch there. Crab dip is a hunk…read moreof cream cheese with crab lint. The Reuben sandwich was so dry, the pastrami tough and tasteless. Mine was served without sauerkraut. I can't believe it was $14. We tried the tex mex eggrolls appetizer. Those were lukewarm, soggy, and bland. What I buy at Costco is better. Two appetizers, one entree, none of them hot and 3-4 beers came to $90 with tip. Never again.

Key Crab Soup a bowl of creamy crab filled deliciousness

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Jana H.

7 years ago

We live in the area so it is convenient to stop in; and we do almost every Saturday for breakfast; and sometimes during the week for lunch. Whether you're looking for protein (eggs, meat, etc.) or carbs (pancakes, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy) or some combination thereof you will find all the selection you could want. The portions are generous and the food is very good. If you are looking for lunch or dinner (only open for dinner on Friday) you won't be disappointed either. They have something for everyone. Burgers, cold plates, spaghetti, salads, chicken, daily specials, even fried green tomatoes. Desserts are home made and choices change daily. Yumm. This is a family owned restaurant and the family is from Michigan; which is an immediate plus for me since I grew up in Detroit. The service is very good whether your first visit or when you've become a regular. I enjoy being a "regular"; because it feels more like being a friend than a customer. Hope you get the opportunity to stop in and give it a try. read more

Haley C.

8 years ago

Me and my husband love this place we come here every time we are in town we love to eat here and the service is amazing. So happy we were able to find the this place. The food is absolutely amazing would definitely recommend the service there is amazing and so friendly. The service there is better than any other place I have been. read more

David G.

11 years ago

Located just across High from Maryview Hospital. The vege-omelette was made with 4 eggs - was fluffy and filled with vegetables and Swiss Cheese. The coffee is fresh, hot, and good. The waitress staff knock service out of the park - they are awesome, especially the young lady with braids - FRIENDLY - engaging... read more

Alex S.

209

7 years ago

Walked in and placed our water orders. Waited over 20 minutes and never received our water nor did we get to place our orders, wasn't even busy and saw other people who arrived after us and were able to place their orders. Ended up leaving, will not be back. read more

Gregory P.

8 years ago

Get in my belly! Lunch was amazing from this place. Smothered and delicious. I can always find great small town diners go to. Food is fantastic, comes out pretty fast and service awesome. Hands down a place people should check out. read more

Sean K.

291

8 years ago

A jewel in the cut. This place was great and the prices were excellent. My server has already been back three times with refills. I would've taking a picture but the food didn't stand a chance. read more

Al P.

11 years ago

Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. My new early morning breakfast spot. Owner is realty nice and checks on customers regularly. Someone always walking around to fill your coffee. read more

T. S.

10 years ago

This is a very cozy place to eat. We go often for breakfast and it is delicious. Always friendly long standing wait staff. Definitely recommend, lot of food, good price! read more

Corey T.

9 years ago

Smells like a thirty year old robin egg inside. Just, no way. Andy Griffith would have never in 2017. The Maryview cafeteria has better reviews. read more

Bev G.

7 years ago

Always consistently delicious! Decadent desserts & lots of menu choices in a neighborhood restaurant setting - nothing fancy but good eats.

Lani D.

9 years ago

The food was edible but too processed for me to go back. Service was decent. Nothing special about this place.

Craig S.

11 years ago

Friendly staff, and awesome portions that will fill you up!

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