Howard Dooley Cafe

I'm afraid Southwind has lost its appeal. I used to love this place, but something has changed. The…read moreservice is so slow and inattentive!!! They don't seem able to handle their business with time and attention to everyone. It's hard to watch our waiter serve folks who came in after we did, then serve newcomers before we got our meal! We only ordered a small pizza and wings. The lettuce salads were good because I love their dressing, but what happened to the cukes, red onions, etc. - 2 cheery tomatoes ? , I guess it was a bad night and we need to show up earlier? This is the second time we've had extremely poor service here. The Salmon has always been a favorite - it's now dry...overcooked. And the pizza, although delicious wasn't the the small crusty 4 piece I'm used to. I received 8 very thin crusted pieces.. I'm just so disappointed!

Stopped in for lunch during the festival. I had had their pizza before but got sandwiches this…read moretime. Everything, including the service, was great!

Looking out on the porch

Carrot cake we took home, so luscious

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Rigby Island and New Pointe pizza

Java Jacks Coffee House

4.3(175 reviews)

43.5 mi

Great little find in Tappahanock! Warm friendly staff and good food reasonably priced.read more

We plan our frequent trips from Powhatan to Heathsville with stops at JJ in mind…read more Great food and great staff. No need to elaborate, simply the best.

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The Table

4.5(87 reviews)

6.9 mi

Cute little restaurant/bar/shop in what looks like a strip mall but actually is all The Table. It…read morehas a restaurant/ bar with outside seating in a parking lot - although they have it covered to try for nice ambiance. Friendly staff and a cute little shop where they have the best sourdough bread backed fresh along with other goodies, coffee and ice cream. I've only been for breakfast or lunch but have heard good things about their dinners.

Have been a few times over the years, and it's just great to have a more upscale dining spot in…read moreDeltaville. Super friendly staff, great menu variety and excellent quality of food. A few things could be tweaked to get me to 5 stars: - a little pricey overall, even for the quality - wait staff (at least on my last 2 visits) was quite friendly, but not terribly attentive - if I'm paying for this price point for a meal in Deltaville, I'd rather not be sitting on benches built out of lumber with no padding So, sure, I've got some minor nits to pick, but it's a great spot with a great vibe and I'll certainly be back.

Inside Dining Area.

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Iced Mocha

Front Porch Coffeehouse

4.3(59 reviews)

17.6 mi

Such a cute little coffee shop!…read more We entered through the back and came in to an adorable set up, very homey, and very welcoming. They sold some local handmade goods that I enjoyed looking at. Their prices were super fair, cheaper than a chain. The espresso shots were delicious and they had some really great flavor options. They also had a "pay it forward" board which was super cute. Definitely a sweet little small town coffee shop, I will always recommend places like this!

Mediocre drinks and mediocre food. Great staff and quick service though! Love the environment,…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. It's good if you just need a place to work and a beverage.

Lovely covered patio with fire pit table.

Peaceful fountain!

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View of the front yard with tables and statue!

Cafe By The Bay

4.1(35 reviews)

6.8 mi

Overall, decent experience. Food was ok, staff is very friendly…read more For the quality of the food, wait was very long. And anytime I see a microwave in use in the kitchen, kind of a red flag. Luckily for them, not a lot of breakfast options in Deltaville. I'll be back at some point.

We were in town for a Chrismas getaway. We showed up 5 minutes before closing and asked if we could…read moreget some food. The lady working said absolutely. She made our food and drinks and stayed 15 minutes past closing. The food was great and the coffees were good as well. Great staff and food.

Looks like a house

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Food For Thought

4.5(3.6k reviews)

24.4 mi

I always have a great time at Food For Thought. Whenever we visit, it's usually with a big family…read moregroup, and this time we had eleven people. The staff is consistently gracious and accommodating, which really sets them apart from other restaurants that seem to dread large parties. Even on a busy Friday night, we were seated in under thirty minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and handled multiple tables with ease. He stayed on top of our orders and refills, and he took allergies seriously, checking with the kitchen to make sure certain dishes were safe. That level of care is always appreciated. As always, the food was excellent. I usually go for the crabcakes, but this time I tried the special, a crowned salmon, and it was so tasty. They truly do seafood well here, and the portions are always hearty. Every experience here is consistently great. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the manager even stopped by our table to check in, which was a nice touch. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Williamsburg.

I was impressed with FFT overall. Liked the theme of thought provoking sayings…read more Really enjoyed the drinks my wife and I had (Old Fashioned and a Margarita). Bread bowl was fresh and tasty. (cornbread and sweetroll). My baby back ribs were fall of the bone delicious. My wife enjoyed the chicken dish as well. It was busy and bit close seating. Waitress was attentive and friendly/helpful.

Cilantro Cilantro Lime Chicken

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The front door

Eggheads Diner

4.1(123 reviews)

16.3 mi

This was our second visit and it didn't disappoint. Service was great and the food was exceptional!…read moreWe really enjoyed our breakfast.

We have delicious breakfast at Egghead's diner. I love the pumpernickel marbled toast. I got the…read moreclassic amaerica and Cole for the sweet and meat. Mine was the tradition 2 egg, 2 sausage patties, home fries and toast. Comes had 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, sausage patties and home fries. Both dishes were excellent. Service was also great. We will be back next time we are on Hayes, VA.

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Coastal Baking

4.5(76 reviews)

21.8 mi

Heather was a pleasure to deal with. She helped make my friends birthday super special and she…read moredelivered the cupcakes to us and they were absolutely amazing.

Don't go unless you have 2 hours to waste . It's incredibly inefficient…read morefood wasnt worth the wait .

Bakery items

Amazing cookies and cream birthday cake

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Breakfast menu

Filibuster at Kilmarnock Inn

4.2(21 reviews)

17.8 mi

Service was fantastic, food was even better! It's a cute little restaurant attached to the…read moreKilmarnock Inn. Prices for what you get was totally worth it! The eggs benedict was absolutely delicious and only about $15 and came with a side of breakfast potatoes that were amazing as well! There's no "kids menu" but my child got the pancakes and a side of scrambled eggs and sausage. She loved everything! And the pancakes were really fluffy and you got 4!!! 10/10 Would recommend as a little breakfast/brunch spot (they have mimosas)

The food is good. When we want a quiet table, this is a solid option. The wait time for food is…read morenever too long. Prices are reasonable for the food and ambiance. They take reservations, but reservations are not required.

Outside. Cross behind the flag?? Gag.

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The cross behind the flag?? Gag.

Big Oak Cafe

3.9(39 reviews)

21.2 mi

Wasn't sure what to expect but it was a delightful meal! Started with a couple of glasses of…read moreCabernet which was very nice. I had the wings - small but tasty and crispy! Husband had pork wings - he loved them. For main course my MD raised husband ventured into a crab cake and was blown away at how good it was! I had a spinach salad with grilled chicken - very yummy and fresh. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Easy to take, good acoustics. We will be back!

Fun place to visit away off the beaten path in Urbana, Va. We ordered pancakes, omelette, w/2 x…read moregrits, home fries, bacon and a biscuit. Everything first round was great. The server was cordial and interactive--the seating area filled quickly and with friends and families -- we were from out of town, but it seemed folks all knew each other. The Omelette, pancake and grits were great--grits were creamy and thick. We ordered another cut of grits and they were runny and had too much salt. Then, ordered a biscuit, and the jelly orange marmalade--it did not taste right--.so my rating dropped from a 5 to 3 for inconsistency.

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Fantastic! Great food and wonderful service!

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