Don't let this place fool you! It may appear small from the outside, but the seating goes all the…read moreway back...and they have a ton of staff members quickly and kindly servicing all the tables! Yay! I was truly surprised about how quick we were seated and served our food, and from start to finish it was very streamlined and efficient...which I appreciate since we needed to get to a movie! I was nervous because it was so full, and appeared crazy busy...but due to all the staff members working all the tables, it went fabulously well! Kudos to all you amazing workers there...super grateful for all you do! The eatery was clean, inviting, and the food was great! The menu was extensive, and it really was super hard to choose a meal because it all looked and sounded SO good!

I'm definitely a regular here but it's been some months; but we're reunited and it feels so good!!…read moreGot my go to of chicken and waffles, waffle done well, my son got the Spicy Honey Chicken biscuit with hash browns. Im partaking in an Almer Palmer with sweet tea and he has a Sprite and no ice...teenagers and pop but whatever. Pretty busy in here currently, but we received our food in record timing and our waitress is on top of things and that here is top notch and she's amazing believe she said her name was Precious and I've had her before and can't say she disappointed me before either.

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!. A few of my co workers and I decided to grab some breakfast before we headed out to work. The food was good, no complaints from me or any of my co workers. The food came out hot and in an orderly fashion. I would and recommend you stop by if you're looking for a nice breakfast!.

The best breakfast I've had in awhile but I forgot to take pictures. I got the Philly omelette and…read moreit was seasoned to perfection. Waitress was great and attentive.

Their French toast is delicious! I'm not even a "French toast" girl, but this totally made me one!…read moreThey give you a healthy portion! They also have flavored coffee creamers!

We really enjoyed our brunch today. We both chose the Basic. I ordered over medium eggs and they…read morewere perfect. We both felt our toast could have been toasted longer, but I was very happy to see they had rye bread, my favorite :0) The fried potatoes had a nice seasoning, as well. Id crisp them up a little more but that may be a personal preference. I love the nautical decor and the casual diner feel. It's a lot bigger than I would have thought from the outside. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. In the area and looking for brunch? Check them Out! I'll be back to try the omelettes, French toast and/or pancakes for sure. Maybe even their lunch since I love BLTs! PS I forgot to mention ruin the corn nuggets - my favorite of the day - hot and delicious especially with the honey! The ranch not so much but overall 10/10!

Well our first visit to BDC and I will start out with we will be back. A solid breakfast meal for…read moreus both. The wifey really enjoyed her Today's Special. As for me the Spicy Sausage Omelette was really really good. The sausage had a bite of heat but nothing crazy. Not sure what they used but don't stop - it was that good. We both also had Sweet Teas. We were warned from the start - they are dark and REAL sweet. Which for me was perfect. As for the service: there was one lady (dam forgot her name) taking care of all the guest and she did great. When I say taking care of - I mean everything. Bussing tables, sitting folks, taking orders, and cashing out. Again she was wonderful! The place is neat just like many have said before me. Old 80's type stuff on the walls and tables. Now let me address something that some past Yelpers clearly have an issue with. There are small indications of the owners political views within the location. Nothing crazy at all and unless you really look for it you won't notice. Some past yelpers I who clearly don't agree used this to bust down their Yelp review. That's ridiculous. If the owner wants to voice their opinion- they have every right. It's their place - with their money on the line and their time vested. They clearly treated every guest wonderfully and that's all you should really focused on. So looking for a very good meal (breakfast) at a nice little joint - go on in and enjoy. I'm sure we will be back and might even shoot for the lunch menu next time.

A true blast from the 80's past!!!…read more The nostalgia is off the charts. I didn't take any inside pics out of respect for other diners. But there are numerous 80's themed posters on the wall. Our breakfast was incredible. I had the Portuguese sausage omelette which was absolutely amazing. My wife had their pancake offering which was huge and very tasty according to her. Prices were VERY reasonable and the service was superb. If you're ever in Suffolk, come here to fill your bellies!

Absolutely FANTASTIC!…read more Just wow, this place has the best brunch food in Norfolk. I am so impressed. The meatloaf panini is seriously life changing. I changed out provolone for pepper jack and, genuinely wow. The eggs benedict was fabulous. Our pancake also hit the spot. Our server Avery was so nice! Our food came out quick and delicious. The atmosphere feels so nostalgic and such a vibe. This is an absolute must try spot for all locals and tourists!

Went on a Sunday morning around 10:30 a.m. This is a seat-yourself restaurant with bar seating,…read moretables, a front outdoor seating area, and a partially enclosed back patio. Just something to keep in mind if you're visiting in the summer. The back patio does not have air conditioning. If you sit by the large front windows, be prepared for the sun. The building faces east, so by late morning the sun is shining directly through those windows. I was sitting with my back to it and was so hot. I probably could have asked them to lower the shade, but it's something to consider when choosing your table. Shana was our server, and she was great. Friendly, attentive, and checked on us regularly. Now for the best part. The sorbet mimosas. We ordered two, one with mango sorbet and one with lemon and raspberry sorbet, and they were incredible. If you come here, these are an absolute must order. We started with the fried green tomatoes. They were good, but they were clearly made from frozen slices rather than fresh-cut tomatoes. I ordered the salmon cakes with eggs and a pancake. Everything was delicious. No complaints at all. The food easily earns 5 stars. The decor has a classic old-school diner vibe with black and white checkered floors and chrome accents, which I really liked. My only real complaint was the bar seating. If you're on the shorter side, the stools are not very comfortable. The seats are not very deep, there is no foot rail to rest your feet on, and since the stools are bolted to the floor, you cannot scoot in to get comfortable. The backs of my legs started going numb, so we moved to a table as soon as one opened up. Ironically, it was the table directly in front of that hot window. Overall, I'd definitely come back. Great food, excellent service, and those sorbet mimosas alone are worth the visit. Just be strategic about where you sit if you're visiting on a warm, sunny day.

I finally came to Brick House Diner for the first time I walked it was spacious and clean. There…read morewas booths and bars to sit at I got walked to a booth which is usually what I like. My server was nice and friendly and came to check on me a few times. i ordered orignal eggs benedict and dr pibb. The glass jars for drinks is very cute. I would have love a bigger glass jar it would have been better. I only had one glass I didn't need a refill though. I thought it was all day breakfast and lunch and dinner but it was for breakfast when I came in only. I came around 10 something am so it was to be expected. The food came out quite fast after ordering. I will come back next time for lunch also the homefries were good and the eggs and ham as well I really like when the eggs are runny when poked or cut There are spacious parking spaces in front of the parking lot.

This was our first visit to this hidden gem. The food was home cooked…read moredelicious, the menu was extensive, and the desserts were to die for! Our server, Tiera, did an amazing job even considering they were a bit short staffed. The place had a family friendly feeling. We will definitely be returning!

This was one of those experiences that far exceeded every expectation, in every way. Absolutely…read moreworth the 20 minute drive from Portsmouth for our anniversary dinner. And downtown Suffolk is just beautiful and quaint, it feels friendly and idyllic. *Ambience: Extremely comfortable, super approachable, but also refined with lots of wood and brick, but open and airy, and lots of light. You walk in to a cocktail and bar area, with an incredible painted sign on the brick wall behind the bar, that is a total throwback. The bar is incredibly comfortable and open and warm feeling. There are hardwood tables and beautiful booths along with a private dining area in the back. Really couldn't ask for or want for a more comfortable environment. *Service: absolutely stellar, super friendly staff, our server could not have been nicer or more genuine, or had more of an "ownership attitude" as if the restaurant meant everything to her, and so did us being there. She knew everything on the menu, had great recommendations, and insured we were consistently taken care of. She truly missed nothing. Harper, the owner, came over to check on us and ensure we were enjoying ourselves. He couldn't have been nicer or kinder or more humble. Service was outstanding. *Food & Drinks: The food! The drinks! Oh man! I've been a "Yelp Elite Member" for almost 10 years and the food here at hT is near the top of all my reviews, hundreds of them. The highest quality ingredients, impeccably curated, ingeniously but simply paired, created with a true love for the art of cooking and the true joy of the consumer. This was obvious. We started with a Mainstream Manhattan and Old Fashioned from the bar. No ordinary bartender, she's a true mixologist/professional. Both drinks were excellent, no "simple syrup" used here, raw sugar cubes melted into the finest spirits, yummm! We order brussels sprouts from the appetizer menu everywhere we go and compare them. None have ever come close to our favorite, for a dozen years, until now. These were crispy on the outside, but juicy inside, flash fried to an al dente bite and finished (almost injected) with a cherry vinegar glaze that permeated every bite with sweet, tart perfection. We also started with the vibrant Camden County May Pea & Truffle Toast which was like a celebration of spring with a fresh, grilled baguette topped with fancy Italian truffle cheese (insane!), sweet tender may peas, and fresh pea shoots, all drizzled with olive oil for a fresh, earthy, and simple bite that captured the essence of this farm-to-table cuisine. For entrees we ordered the Ben Johnson's Soft Shell Crabs with remoulade and the Brown Sugar Brined Porkchop with pimp cheese, grits, and chard tomatoes with a side of hand cut fries with roast shallot mayo. Everything was stellar, no exceptions. I can honestly say this was **the best pork chop I've ever eaten, ever.** Tender, sweet, meaty and paired perfectly with the creamy cheese grits and the tang and smoke of the charred tomatoes. Ridiculously good! See my photos, too bad they don't come with "taste-o-vision", because, wow! The hand cut, skin on, double fried potatoes and roast shallot mayo were fantastic. As if that wasn't enough food, they also brought us stone ground cornbread, with a massive slab of rough salted butter, steamy, warm, soft, buttery perfection. I'm ready to go back now! *Value & Overall: I posted pictures of all menus and all prices. Their spirits and mixed drink selections from the bar are incredible. The food, service and ambience simply couldn't have been better. Prices, as you'll see, are exactly in line for what you get and an excellent value. Portions on everything were excellent and we ended up taking home quite a bit of food, which was also stellar the next day. I absolutely cannot recommend Harper's Table highly enough. This establishment, all parts of it, truly earn a five star review across the board with no exceptions. Have no hesitation, make a reservation, go, it will become an instant favorite.

Visiting family on the east coast and celebrating a new home. We were looking for a nice local spot…read moreand came across Harper's Table. From the reviews, it looked very enticing so we decided to take a chance here as opposed to venturing out to the bigger cities nearby. We arrived about an hour before closing and were seated immediately in a booth. Our server, Tally, greeted us soon after and offered some waters and menu suggestions since it was our first visit there. She did a really thorough job of explaining the menu. We placed an order for fried oysters appetizer and needed a few more minutes to decide on our entrees. We discussed sharing a few since we really couldn't decide. After a short time we then ordered our entrees. I ordered the Prime Ribeye, served with the "original" potato gratin and red wine braised onions. Amazing flavor! Julie ordered the Smoke In Chimneys Trout served filet with skin over Carolina gold rice, pink eyed peas and hope for Suffolk garden okra. Sara ordered the applewood smoked baby back ribs and requested the potato gratin. Finally, Larry ordered the Last Soft Shelled Crabs. Also added a pink lady apple salad to share. More on the food later. This is where our evening took a bit of a downward turn. Tally brought some plates and a sauce for our fried oysters appetizer. We had waited almost 30 to 40 minutes since being seated and ordering the oysters. After a bit of a wait, we didn't see Tally again so we questioned the delay with a few other employees because the table behind us had been seated well after our initial order and then soon after received.... three orders of fried oysters! We were still waiting. Another server whom we inquired about the delay came back and said they were working on our order and a manager would stop by to discuss the situation. A few minutes later another person arrived and presented a serving of fried oysters. Julie asked if they were the manager to which she replied, "Yes". It didn't appear as if she was going to discuss anything with us until Julie inquired is she was the manager. We proceeded to explain our discontent with the situation. She replied that our order was just placed a few minutes ago. Why did our server bring plates so much earlier? Why did she wait to place the order of our appetizers until after our full entree order was received? It was explained by Jessie, the manager, that all orders are placed and "fired" or initiated with the kitchen, together and entrees would follow appetizers being served at an appropriate time. While Jessie did apologize, it sounded like she was making excuses for the delay rather than owning any actual existence of the long delay. That didn't really make much sense since we ordered our appetizers well before with the purpose of having them served sooner since we needed time to review the menu for our entrees. Anyway, from that point on, we rarely saw our server. Other employees did stop in periodically to see how our meal was progressing. The website had a message from the owner stating, " honest seasonal cooking and remarkable hospitality" and "a memorable hospitality experience". Sadly, our experience lacked just that from our server. She never mentioned a miscommunication or any lapse regarding the food ordering/ delivering process throughout the rest of our meal. Not once! Thats strange since a manager was involved. Our visit was only "memorable" due to a lack of true "hospitality". Anyway, other than the lack of personal service from our server after ordering, the food was overall good. My steak was a little more medium rather than medium rare. But still tender, juicy and flavorful. The rib meat was good and the soft shell crab was delicious as was the pink lady apple salad. The trout was mostly flavorless and needed something to bring out any memorable taste. I just wish the service throughout our meal matched the food quality. We saw other members of the team more than our server after speaking to the manager. Not sure if that was by design or just happened that way. Jessie did stop by after payment and present a small gift card as a nice gesture due to the situation. Not sure if I'll give them another try as I do appreciate local spots and want to support them whenever possible. Just difficult when we're treated as an afterthought by our server. Keep on Yelp'n!

Had such a great dinner experience! Our server Odin was attentive, friendly, and made our whole…read morenight. We ordered a variety of drinks, the brisket platter, scallops with risotto, and the beef tenderloin. Everything came out perfectly and was delicious. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!

Crab Mac & Cheese - Yummm Food was cooked to perfection…read more... Service was also great. I will be back - I highly recommend this place for great food and service.

I visit this restaurant relatively frequently, and every time I go, I can safely say that I leave…read morewith plenty of leftovers. The portions are huge, and I can justify the price entirely. I brought my mom here for Mother's Day and we got the Down South Omelette and the Breakfast Tot-choes. The plates were as big as my head as always and with the cost of two soft drinks our total was right around $44.

Came here for brunch and was seated pretty much immediately, so no complaints there! The space is…read morecute, and I really liked the decor. They also had an old black-and-white movie playing, which I thought was a fun touch and definitely added to the vibe. Our table was a little... cozy. Lol. The tables and chairs behind us and in front of us were REALLY close together, so there wasn't much room to move around. We made it work, but definitely felt like we were dining with everyone around us. I ordered the Southern Fried Bowl with fried steak. It was okay. Nothing bad, but also nothing that really stuck with me. It was one of those meals where I finished it and thought, "Yep, that was food." My biggest disappointment was the coffee situation. They don't have any flavored or seasonal coffee lattes, which feels like a missed opportunity for a brunch spot. BUT they do have alcoholic coffee drinks... so apparently my options are either black coffee or coffee with a hangover. Our food also took a while to come out, which wasn't ideal, especially since it wasn't particularly busy when we arrived. I'm not sure if I'll try again.

Great breakfast! Loved the grits and country ham…read more It's super close to our "away from home" living space and we will definitely be back.

Overall, tasty. Got the country style steak w mashed potatoes which was VERY good. I wouldn't get…read morethe collards again though as they were super bitter and tasted weirdly burnt and way overcooked. But overall was good and I'll prob go back again. Service was fast and friendly. In terms of the smell noted in other reviews - kinda smells like someone's grandma's house back when they didn't have AC - like a little musty and old smelling. Didn't really smell like cigarette smoke as much as just like old cooking oil and like that damp Grandma house smell! Place was clean but everything in it is old and a bit beat up/tired looking. Doesn't affect the taste of the food though which, again, was overall very good. If you are looking for an old school diner this place def hits that hard w friendly service and solid food family fav type of foods. I noticed the waitstaff calling several regulars by name- it is that kinda place.