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!

I had a very disappointing experience. After my order was recorded, I realized they forgot my hush…read morepuppies. When I went back to the counter to let the young woman know, she immediately acted like I was lying. I had to take everything out of the bag to prove they were missing. Only then did she notify the kitchen staff. Not only was the situation frustrating and embarrassing, but I also had to wait an additional five minutes while the rest of my food got cold. The lack of trust and poor customer service really ruined the experience for me.

Your front desk person taking your orders has a nasty attitude and was too interested in stuffing…read moreher mouth with pretzels which should never happen in front of customers when she's working. They ran out of napkins! I told her this and she looked at me and rolled her eyes! As a business owner the people who work for you can make or BREAK your business! Not only would that person not work for me EVER, she wouldn't even be allowed in my establishment. The place needs a refresh and was a bit dingy. First and LAST time! Fool me once!

Polite, Delicious, quick, close by, and affordable. Whiting dinner you can never go wrongread more

This is another spot I had on my radar to try... well a few weeks ago, I had time so I pulled up…read more The parking lot was empty, but I was sure the restaurant was open. I walked in and was greeted warmly. After a few exchange of words, I advised the woman, this was my first time visiting. She welcomed me again... I was a little uneasy of what to try, since most if not all the food is fried and I prefer blackened, broiled or even steamed seafood. I ordered one of the lunch specials and the woman advised she could do light batter. Music to my ears, I didn't even have to ask, suggesting that definitely warranted five stars!! My meal was cooked to order and I waited maybe five minutes give or take another minute. I was tempted to try something on my ride home, but I figured I could wait five more minutes to sit down and enjoy the meal. Surprisingly, I was impressed. My daughter took a few bites and enjoyed the fish. She thought the hushpuppies were a bit thick, but she still came back for more. I ordered the two fish, shrimp and hushpuppies lunch deal. Now I must say I was hungry and if you're like me, your taste buds can very when you hungry, hangry or just want a small bite to eat. But I believe this meal was straight. I will go again just to make sure :) I love scallops, so that's my next entrée of choice. Parking was not an issue, but I can imagine it could get a little out of control because the parking lot is not big at all. Check them out if you are in the area. Keep and I eye out, you could easily ride by this location. Have fun and enjoy life :)

I was craving a white pizza, so I decided to try Amici's. it was absolutely amazing. exactly what I…read morewanted. great taste and realy easy to place a pick up order

First time here at the pizza is amazing! We had three different pizzas:…read more Meat lovers- 8/10 Pepperoni- 9/10 Cheese- 9 Greek salad 8 We ordered to go but they nice over the phone. You can tell they were busy but they were really professional and let us know about their special

I am not a sushi eater. A large group of us met at Sushi Aka to celebrate a family member's…read morebirthday; I was not at all thrilled to go. Let me tell you, I had the best time and found several things to eat that I really enjoyed: the pulled pork dumplings, the spring rolls, the salad, the Cowboy roll, and a couple of other items. For a sushi lover, the place must be nirvana!! The food was beautiful and my family said it was absolutely wonderful. I ordered a bottle of CabSav, the Y series, and it was very good. Our server was helpful and knowledgeable. She was obviously a professional, as she handled our party of 12 with apparent ease with just a little help from some other staff. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very elegant, and the music they played was outstanding. I went in khaki shorts and a nice white T-shirt and I felt very comfortable.

The sashimi was fabulous, as was the nigiri. I don't normally order rolls, but the meal I chose…read morecame with one, and I was pleasantly surprised by how wonderful it was. The chef and serving staff were amazing, and I truly enjoyed my dining experience. I sat at the bar, but the dining area was beautifully presented and would be perfect for a quiet meal with friends. The atmosphere reminded me of an out-of-the-way sushi restaurant in Tokyo--the kind of place locals know about and seek out. Everything came together to make this a memorable experience. I will definitely be going back!

Restaurant is clean and staff is both professional and friendly.. plates, glasses and flatware…read morewere all clean and free of chips or defect. Ideal space for both intimate and larger gatherings. Fried seafood platter was out of this world! My wife didn't like oysters so they voluntarily substituted a couple of extra shrimp. We were WOWed the whole time. Hidden gem of Suffolk!-

I've eaten here several times now. Their prime rib is really good, service excellent, and the…read moreatmosphere better following a remodel. Prices are reasonable. Arrive early, they stay relatively busy.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Had the Parmesan ribeye steak special and it was excellent!read more

I love it here! This…read moreis one of the local bars my husband and I frequent at least twice a month if not more but I most recent visit which was last night, Friday we sat near the bar and the vibe was super chill definitely Lively. A live musician was present and the TVs were on as well as chatter field the room definitely a vibe in my opinion. I ordered a fresh Margarita which was very good I believe the bartender that assisted us last night was Heather she's so bomb thank you Heather see you next time girl:) I ordered a half a pound of the blackened shrimp steamed shrimp that is with a side of fries. Oh my gosh I think they probably gave me about 10 oz of fries I couldn't eat them all but definitely hand cut fries are 10 out of 10 here. If you're in the area definitely check them out highly recommend. Have fun and enjoy life. :)

Crabs the best ever!!!Serve the blue crabs at my family reunion everyone was asking where I got…read morethem from

I am not going to rate this place any less than four stars, because I do not feel have tried a…read morevariety of the options this restaurant has to offer. Besides, the customer service was friendly and I interacted with a patron while I waited for my order, and our interaction was pleasant and informative. I drive by this place quite often, but never know if it's open or not. Well yesterday, I saw cars parked out front and I had time... I pulled right on in. There is another restaurant located next door, but I have yet to see the doors swing open. Nevertheless, I arrived about 3pm give or take a few minutes and two others were already inside. I checked out the menu for several minutes before deciding to order. Luckily an older gentleman was present, I was able to ask him "what's good here" - he likes the fish and mac n cheese. While I was not in the mood for either, I will keep them on the radar on my next visit. Everything is fried here, unless you opt for the crabs or shrimp in which they can be prepared steamed. Well, I always love to try one's crabcake... so I ordered 1 crabcake and I have been longing to try someone's crab egg rolls... so I ordered 1 crab egg roll please. While waiting, I learned about the restaurant's history and other staples in Suffolk. This man was super friendly and even picked up my vibe... "you're not from Suffolk, are you" - no sir. He could tell. Evidently the people from the area can be spotted easily. I waited maybe 5 minutes, and my order was ready. The restaurant has some protocols in place to limit interaction with others and the employees. Which is completely understandable. I ended up trying my food about 20 minutes later. The temp was still warm... a good thing. I bit into the crab roll... I really couldn't tell if it was actually crab or just a regular egg roll. After two bites, maybe three, I determined, this may be crab. Nevertheless, it wasn't too noticeable... not sure if I would try that again. I may have to order a regular one and a crab one to really tell the difference. Onto the crabcake... Well...it definitely has a lot of filler. In this case, I am not surprised by the cost anymore. I thought the price was a steal for a crabcake... but now I see, the price is right. You get what you pay for, but I was hoping for a steal. Overall, I wouldn't count this place out, but next time, I am looking fwd to trying the fish and scallops. Again, everything is fried, so I must be in the mood to try it, because if not I will not be able to give my totally honest review. I so prefer steamed seafood, broiled, blackened even, but I will keep you posted. In the meantime, check out the hours, because they are very limited. Take care of yourself and enjoy life :)

The place was virtually empty. The habachi grill was filthy and our assigned chef had a filthy…read moreshirt and apron. We did not stay to eat. Would have had concerns of food poisoning. The health department really is failing our community.

If you're looking for good, fast, affordable hibachi- this is your spot. If you're looking for a…read moreshow, this is not your spot. The food was good, I really have no complaints. But if you go to hibachi to be entertained, then you should skip Sapporo. An egg was tossed, an onion volcano occurred, but then it was straight to the frying of rice. The food was great. Came out extremely fast, as expected. We shared a hibachi table with one other family and we were the only ones there on a Friday night. Perhaps it was the weather. Nonetheless, service is great on a slow night. Environment was about what you'd expect from a hibachi place, outside is a little sketchy, but don't let it deter you. Overall worth a visit for my family with young kids, we would return again- but not for a celebration that we actually want to celebrate with excitement LOL

Finally got around to trying charcoal chicken. We got the chicken bowls with rice, beans, sautéed…read moreveggies, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes. IT WAS SO GOOD! With each bowl you get a tomatillo and lime crema sauce. Absolutely delicious! The service was quick and they answer your questions if you have any. Can't wait to try more menu items.

Workers are rude!!!! I will NEVER spend my money here again. And you get very little food for the…read moreprice. The lady in front of me ordered way more food and her total was half the price. Make it make sense?