This is my go to spot for brunch and will everything. This spot has something for every occasion…read more The service is immaculate and I love it. I love it. They offer specials on certain days of the week. You never know what you're going to get and that's a plus for me. This is one of the best locations for all things food.

Nice to have people come to the neighborhood and all but do they really need to have the music so…read moreloud you can hear it two blocks over when people are sleeping? Moved to the area and this business doesn't stop blasting bass 5 Decibels or higher until 5 in the morning some nights. Brunch is one thing but some people actually sleep and go to work in the morning.

The name of the restaurant on here is not the actual name of the restaurant. It was a Jamaican…read morerestaurant. The food was good I ordered the brown stew chicken. The staff was hospitable. It seems like a welcoming mom and pop spot not very big on the inside though.

Stopped in after getting my nails done at the place next door and was instantly greeted at the door…read morewith happy faces and a hello! Ordered the seafood box which comes with your choice of fish so I asked for her favorite fish and she said haddock. Fantastic choice!!!! Everything was fried to perfection and not overly fried - it was just right. They have a cute little dining area if you want to sit down but my carry out was ready in 8-10 minutes. Which was perfect for me so I could sit down and answer some emails. Clean place and friendly staff! She asked me what type of condiments I would like so I said hot sauce and ketchup but then she said she had a few others she could throw in so I could try. I thought that was very nice of her! 10/10 will come back again! Great lunch spot - oh and these hush puppies are to DIE for!

I've eaten at JEM's several times. I love the Cabbage and Macaroni and Cheese these items are the…read moreBEST. Pros: Cooked to order and Large portions of food Cons: They don't always pick the phone for the calling orders. The long wait sometimes The customer-facing staff is slow sometimes putting the orders in the bags. The Food: Fried Chicken: Overall good (a couple of times a little burnt) Turkey Wings: Pretty good, a large portion Whiting Fish: Just okay - Would not order again Chicken and Dumplings: Extremely salty - Would not order again Cabbage and Collards: I order this all the time, very good especially the cabbage. Yams: It is good if you like very sweet yams. Macaroni and Cheese: A must-buy so delicious! Potato Salad: This is truly a hit or miss for me. Sometimes it has a hint of vinegar and that makes the potato salad taste sour.

I fully support Black-owned businesses, but that support should not come at the expense of good…read morecustomer service. Regardless of the challenges a business may be facing, customers come in expecting to feel welcomed and to receive the product or service they're paying for. Everyone understands that mistakes can happen, but how those mistakes are handled makes all the difference. Customers should be treated with courtesy, respect, and appreciation. A positive experience encourages people to return and recommend the business to others, while poor service can quickly lead to negative word-of-mouth. I wish I could have experienced that level of hospitality myself, because I truly wanted to support the business. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing, and it reinforced how important customer service is. Great customer service is one of the strongest ways any business can build trust, loyalty, and long-term success.

I have been here more than 20 Times and although I love…read moresupporting black owned businesses this particular Location has truly missed the mark on so many occasions. It just makes me Sad on so many levels especially in this location.

Last weekend, my friend and I decided to stop by Canvas for a late Brunch around 2pm and…read morethankfully, we were seated right away. I absolutely loved the murals and decor. They were playing Hip Hop & R&B, music as well, which definitely created a nice vibe. Our server was very nice and gave us time to look over the menu. I love Shrimp & Grits but I was torn because they also offer Oxtails & Grits as well, which I was intrigued about. I asked the server which one she'd recommend and she suggested the Shrimp & Grits, so I went with that. I also ordered a side of the Cinnabun French Toast, Home Fries and the Mimosa Flight. Our food was served pretty quickly. The Shrimp & Grits were okay, they definitely needed some flavor. On the table, there was a small amount of salt and pepper in plastic containers, which I thought was...interesting. Nonetheless, I used the little bit of salt and pepper that was provided and that helped a little. The shrimp were a bit overcooked as well. The Cinnabun French Toast were really good but I would've preferred the vanilla icing on the side. The Home Fries were just okay. My friend had an omelette and their fried chicken, which she enjoyed and the Mimosas were great! Overall, we enjoyed ourselves but I would definitely try something else next time. Canvas is located on Granby St. so parking can be a bit tricky but thankfully, street parking on the weekend is free. Definitely try them out if you're in the area.

First time here. It's been on my list since I saw they were open. Went for brunch, I had the red…read moresnapper with grits, that was a deviation from my normal shrimp n grits but I'm glad I tried it. Deep fried whole snapper was fried to perfection. My friend had the jerk omelette and she enjoyed it.

I came here for my friend's surprise birthday dinner and we had a good time. The ambiance of the…read morerestaurant was modern Caribbean upscale. I love the art work. Our table pretty much ordered everything and most of the items received raved reviews. The collard dip was unusual and not expected but not bad. It tasted more like spinach dip. The service was phenomenal until the manager I'm assuming shared we needed to leave because we exceeded our time of being there. That was disappointing.

I don't understand why this restaurant gets bad ratings from some folks. The only real problem in…read moremy opinion is like all of Downtown Norfolk's restaurants, no place to park. My wife and I took advantage of Norfolk's Restaurant Week to enjoy a romantic evening, coupled with great service from a very attentive waiter. $45 each for a 3-course meal in a intimate cozy dark setting with great jazz music in the background. 1st course, she had the marvelous She Crab Bisque, especially the hint of sherry. Perfect. I enjoyed the four Fried Oysters, Fried flawlessly without the bivalves becoming rubbery. 2nd course, my wife enjoyed the Peri-Peri Chicken Penne. The breast of chicken was moist throughout, not dry. The penne pasta with the Romesco Cream Sauce was very creamy and delicious says my better half. I tried the Fried Catfish. A bed of creamy Grits; then some Braised Collards stewed perfectly with a surprise - pieces of Ham Hock meat imbedded - on top of the Grits; then on the very top a perfectly fried huge piece of Catfish filet with Key Lime Remoulade sauce on the side. A pretty presentation. If you like Catfish, this is a wonderful entrée. It still amazes me how the food I grew up on as a son of the South - except for the remoulade - is now haute cuisine. I also ordered for dinner a Perfect Manhattan made with Maker's Mark. The bartender was spot-on, a great cocktail. My wife enjoyed a glass of crisp dry California Pinot Grigio with her meal. Our 3rd and final course was the creamy death-by-chocolate chocolate mousse for me, while she enjoyed the wild berry sorbet that was palate cleansing and delicious. By the way, the restaurant also has a Speakeasy type bar area downstairs. Our romantic evening went perfectly. Norfolk Seafood Company is one of my favorite places to dine in Norfolk.

Not really sure why this place has low ratings. We went there for happy hour and it was fine. I got…read morethe sangria hibiscus that was part of the $6 happy hour cocktails. It was pretty strong but not too sweet. I didn't taste much hibiscus so I'll get something else next time. For food we got the dozen happy hour oysters, oyster Rockefeller, crab roll, buffalo shrimp, and goat cheese dip. Everything was pretty good. Oysters were big but a bit on the brinier side. Buffalo shrimp was surprisingly very flavorful and it came with a ranch/blue cheese dressing. They also gave us complimentary corn muffins which were SO GOOD. Even though we sat at the bar, the service was still really good. The bartenders were very attentive and checked in on us several times. It was a little dark in the basement but I got used to the lighting

Food and service was amazing. You have to go check this place out. We drove were on our way from…read moreAtlanta and was told about this place IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. WE LIVE IN VA. LOL

I had the shrimp dinner with Mac and cheese and a side of white rice and gravy. I'm not sure if it…read morewas just a bad day for lil Momma's, but the rice and shrimp were salty! So salty that I immediately had to chase it down with a bottle of cold water. The consistency of the Mac was good and seasoned just right. Service was great. They gave plenty of ketchup and hot sauce for our crew and plastic utensils. I'm chucking up the deuces on this one.

Authentic Jamaican food 10 out of 10…read moreThe food and Customer service was excellent!

I always look forward to a meal here whenever I visit Portsmouth. Good portions, good price, and…read morefriendly people! Chicken is so tender. My favorite is the Stewed Chicken, so tasty!