Food was excellent. Service (Wayne) was great. He was friendly, knowledgeable of menu and spot on…read moretiming. Highly recommend this establishment. !!

The Half Way House is settled in a dark basement lit by candles giving a romantic atmosphere. Once…read moreit gets full it can feel a bit cramped, but this is probably due to my height and the low ceilings. The house is rich in history making it quite a special place for my husband and I to celebrate a momentous occasion. A drawback was how uncomfortable the seats were. My husband and I are like Vikings, very tall and stocky, so the seats felt too small. The average person will probably have no problem with them. My hubs ordered the seafood platter and was delighted in how delicious it was. I ordered the Black and Bleu Beef Tips with the filet and requested it be cooked medium rare. Unfortunately, it was mostly overcooked and tough. I expected the mushroom sauce to be more substantial and the bleu cheese to be enough to be tasted. I was very disappointed at what was a sprinkling of mushrooms on top and no distinct bleu cheese flavor at all. The twice baked potato was yummy, but I could not eat the asparagus as I found it bitter and undercooked. It made me regret paying the price it cost as I could not even enjoy half the portion. Service was good and yet not. We were served by three different people, including the manager who seemed to give most of her attention to one particular table. When she removed our plates without offering dessert, coffee, or tea it felt we were being hurried along. One older gentleman was very attentive. He made sure we were taken care of and satisfied. I wish I knew his name as I would love to give him all the stars. He was superb and comped us dessert in honor of our special occasion. We chose the tiramisu, and it was very tasty, perfect crispy top with the creamy underside. I do recommend this restaurant as an experience one should seek to enjoy. I believe you will love the historicity of the location, and the service will be a fine dining event. Your food may be hit or miss, depending on what you order, but I think the location itself is worth the risk.

Howletts is a great venue and a Chester VA institution. Established originally in 1749…read more(pre-America, folks) and the current version in 1987. The new owner was busting his hump waiting tables due to a shortage of personnel, that was a nice touch. Hands on entrepreneur's are my kind of people.

Let's howl for Howletts! Wooooo!! We loved this cozy, dimly lit tavern with its rustic feel. The…read moremenu was thoughtful and inviting, but I had to order the steak! They have ribeye, filet mignon, sirloin, and prime rib to mention the usual suspects! Mine was perfectly seasoned and presented beautifully. My entree came with mashed potatoes, buttery and creamy, and I ordered asparagus as well. The food was superb! My hubby ordered a seafood pasta dish that he loved! They also have fan favs like burgers, fried shrimp, crab cakes, fish & chips, ribs, sandwiches and more! The menu offers so many tasty dishes, I want to come back to try more!! We ordered a red wine with dinner and it complimented the food well! Our service was excellent and the prices match the quality and quantity of the menu! We are planning a visit soon because the parking and location in Chester makes this an easy spot to enjoy!!

The smothered porkchops and mash potatoes were DELICIOUS!!…read moreEverything was delicious!!!! The yams, the collards and the peach cobbler ! I will definitely be back !!!

Finally made it over here for lunch, and the fish was fish'n. Definitely not the spot if you're on…read morea low-sodium diet--the mac & cheese leaned a little salty--but those yams were delicious. Overall, still a thumbs up

Everything was great, very happy with the accomodations I requested for my guys to be comfortable…read moreand enjoy their meal. Definitely will be taking them back there again real soon.

Chili's is a low key vibe. Not too crowded, ample staff and we didn't have to wait long for a…read morewaitress or the food to arrive. Very light atmosphere and clean area. Food was delicious after a day of driving down to VA Beach for a 4 hr seminar and then driving back home.

We stopped here on our way from DC to Wilmington. The hotel itself has a super cool story and the…read morespace in which the restaurant is located feels really beautiful, grand and historic. It is spacious with lots of natural light (if you eat during the day). We ended up being one of two tables because we came at an odd time. There was only one person working front of house, Melissa, and it looked like she was bartender, hostess and server while we were there. Despite that she did a great job. She was gracious, attentive and even pulled out my chair for me. She knew about the building's history and seemed to take genuine pride. So if that is an indication of what the service is like all the time then A++. Food was decent, not mind-blowing. But I thought the quality was there. Ingredients were fresh. Prices were high end for the area but reasonable for the preparation and presentation. Food was well prepared. My only real complaint is my fried okra kept sliding out of its batter. See photos for more food info.

We stopped at Shirley's during a road trip and had a great experience. The restaurant is located in…read morethe lobby of the Hotel Petersburg, which made it an easy and convenient stop. When we went, only the bar area was open, but there were tables in that section and we were able to sit comfortably as a family of four. Our waitress was really sweet and personable, which always makes a difference--especially when you're traveling with kids. The food was delicious. I ordered the smash burger, my husband had the salmon, and both were excellent. The kids ordered from the kids' menu--chicken tenders and a burger--and everything came with fries. We also ordered the sweet potato fries and those were a standout--definitely recommend them. Overall, it was a great stop during our trip with good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. We really enjoyed our experience at Shirley's.

Picked up an order. The food was hot and delicious. We ordered the 20 oz sirloin with smashed…read morepotatoes and broccoli; and shrimp and grits. Since it was my first time eating at O'Charley's I was pleasantly surprised that the food was flavourful and seasonings were intentional. 10/10 recommend.

My wife and I stopped at this O'Charleys #384 on February 2nd. We had eaten at many in the past so…read morewe thought this would be comparable. We were wrong. The red sangria was comparable with diluted Cool Aid. I ordered the Cedar Salmon and specifically asked that it be prepared medium. when it arrived it was beyond well done. I managed to poke around the center of the filet to find something edible but only managed to eat about 1/3. when I told the server he said he asked his manager and the manager said since I ate most of it they couldn't do anything to offset the bill. The manager never came over to see us. Also service was extremely slow a they were only about 15% capacity. Don't waste your time or money! wouldn't let me leave 0 stars so I put 1

Sat down but we never actually ate there. We changed our minds because we noticed the place looked…read morea little gritty. I can't comment on the quality of the food but... I understand some of the fish dishes being market price but all of them including chicken wings and chicken fingers. Where are the chickens coming from that they are market price. That seems odd to me so we decided not to take a chance.

The food is always slightly above average, rib sticking mostly home cooked food. Decent adult…read moredrinks. Tonight we had horrible service. This establishment used to have older more experienced servers and by the "Hiring " sign out front. We had Dakota as our server, he was a newbie, which I don't hold against him. What I fault him for is being stupid. He did not know the menu, he did not know the specials and he did not write down our orders or write them down correctly. There's no excuse for this. Plus we no sooner got our drinks, then our soup and next thing I know they bring our entrees. This is one of my biggest pet peeve. Other than leaving dirty dishes on the table. I work right down the street and It will be a long time me before we thing about cars Ming back.

food was quite delicious! the server was quite nice and…read moreextremely helpful. the aesthetics of the place are wonderful; cozy, warm, and just a wonderful little spot. would 100% recommend!

Last night was of many visits to one of Petersburg's oldest and best restaurants. We love the…read moreBrickhouse Run located on the cobblestone paved Cockade Alley in Old Town Petersburg. The first thing you see when you arrive is the bustling English style pub area that features a large assortment of craft brews and a fully stocked bar. The team at Brickhouse will make you feel welcome shortly after you arrive. There is seating in the pub area, but for a more intimate dining experience, I recommend seating in the cozy dining area just a step down from the pub. Personalized service homemade soups, delicious apps and entrees featuring fresh vegetables, are some of the things you can count on here. I highly recommend Brickhouse. You will not be disappointed!