When you visit a restaurant twice in one week for the first time you know it's legit. My bestie came from out of town this past Friday and we had a whole agenda and this restaurant was our last stop before dinner so basically we had an early appetizer if you will. We arrived about 4pm and the parking lot was kind of full but it still was a spot available for us. We walked in was greeted promptly and we had the option to sit inside or Dine Outdoors...knowing myself I love an outdoor adventure so outdoors we went... The Hostess mentioned they have a bridge that was open as well and I believe the bridge is open on Fridays and Saturdays if I'm not mistaken ... nevertheless we decided to dine on the bridge this past Friday. Omg so so so in love!! I can make this review probably about 2 pages long but I'll cut it short for you. Our super cute waitress Haley was the best... attentive informative personable a gem and made our first experience all the more amazing. We did ask for suggestions... she made suggestions for us... I ordered a cocktail and my bestie ordered a beer. My cocktail was just ok but he loved his beer of choice. We didn't want to order anything that was going to be heavy so we decided to split the Godfather Pizza and OMG it was so good so good. We knew we were returning before his departure. Here we are again Sunday during brunch hours and this time we invited another bestie it's a trio yes! We arrived about 2:00 p.m. and still decided to dine outdoors. I believe the bridge wasn't open for whatever reason on Sunday nevertheless we were able to sit on the patio. Our lovely waitress Katie was super as well. Haley and Katie kind of look like twins so I was like okay this experience will probably hit the same as Friday and needless to say it did. Katie was super awesome as well ...super attentive super patient I mean New River these two ladies are keepers and Katie shared with us that she's getting married soon so congratulations again pretty girl. Even though brunch was taking place you are still able to order pizza from the lunch / dinner menu. We ordered the Godfather again of course we ordered the chicken Parmesan pizza I forgot the name of that and the Hawaiian pizza all of them were good but my favorite on this go around was the chicken Parmesan pizza. I ate all of it even though we did share slices amongst us all the Godfather is definitely a close second. We tried the Mimosa flight it was okay I'm not a mimosa girl but the other two in my party they enjoyed it. I did have a glass of the Pinot Noir wine I'm definitely a red wine girl so the wine was right on time...right up my alley. We decided we love it here and when my bestie is visiting from Florida he already said this place is a must dine. And whoever was responsible for Designing the bathroom decor for the ladies very nice very nice. Have fun and enjoy life. :) read more

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Dropped in for a lunch and had no idea about serving size. I had the Cuban with tots. It was absolutely a full meal. Layers of pulled pork and ham had me in meat sweats. The Mrs got fish and chips. Again. A full meal indeed. They even whipped up some cocktail sauce that was so tasty. read more

New River Taphouse - Fiancé and chips. A full helping for anyone. - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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At the end of the work, great place to unwind and enjoy dinner! It was such a beautiful evening, we sat on the patio. The cool breeze was a welcome respite from the sun beating down earlier! Service was fast and friendly! Our waitress took our drink orders as she sat us at our table. Drinks came quickly and she then took our orders for dinner. Some of our friends ordered the Philly cheesesteak, the steak Oscar, the Surf and Turf bowl, and I ordered the Under the Sea platter! I loved the lobster, salmon crab cake, scallops, asparagus, but wasn't too keen on the risotto because of the temperature (cold) and the texture. We had such a wonderful experience chatting with friends over delicious dinner!!! Highly recommend this place for the ambiance, fare, and service!! This place is outstanding!!! read more

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Left this review hanging out in my drafts folder for the longest! But on our visit, service was great, but the tables are quite close and it's pretty loud - so deep convos likely not happening here. Would return to try more! read more

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Always some of the best food in the area. I don't think we've ever had a bad dish. A few of my favorites are the Hangover Burger, the Power Bowls, and any pizza. My kids really enjoy the pizza, and we typically get a mega pretzel as an appetizer. Really good drink selection too--they usually have 20-30 rotating taps for beer and a full menu of cocktails and wine. Service is almost always attentive and friendly. This place can get super crowded around dinner time, but that's usually a good sign for the best restaurants. read more

New River Taphouse - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Consistent experience! Stopped in for lunch with a few co-workers and we had a wide spread of entrees. Everything came out at the same time and everyone enjoyed their meal. Service Was on point. The pizza was good. Will keep them in the rotation. read more

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This place is awesome and dog friendly!!! Yayy My boo took me and my little dog to the beach to get away and relax. I decided to Google and find dog friendly restaurants in VA Beach and I found this place. Pros They absolutely love dogs here and loved my dog especially. Dog water bowls are provided Food was awesome - no complaints. Pics attached. We ordered pulled pork nachos, iceberg lettuce wedge, and we had a smores brownie dessert Waitresses were great, down to earth, friendly and gave my dog plenty of attention. He loved them all l LOL. Cons NONE! Yayy read more

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I was here on a Sunday night around 5:30 with a group of 6. First time. Unfortunately the AC was not completely working so it was HOT!!! But that is not the norm. It wasn't too busy when we got there but it was packed when we left. And loud. Tables are close together. The menu had lots of options. 2 of us decided to split a margherita pizza and the fried goat cheese salad. Lots of other options and something for everyone. They had for an appetizer a Mega Pretzel Charcuterie and the table next to us got it and it looked amazing!!!!! Could easily feed 4 for an appetizer. Our waitress was wonderful. Huge shoutout for separating the check the way she did. Truly above and beyond. Her name was Daina. Food came out quickly except our salad because the first time they burnt the balls. We got a good laugh. The pizza was a thin crust and very good. And the salad was perfect. The fried goat cheese balls were delicious. They could make those an appetizer just themselves. We also ordered some hummus but they had just run out so we only got 1/2 order of hummus so she was kind of enough to not charge us. They have dessert but I don't see it on the menu online. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. It's clearly a popular place. I wouldn't bring my mother - she's 92 and would not like the noise level. Keep that in mind when you go. It is loud. They also have outdoor dining. I would go back. read more

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Chilli way too spicy with too much jalapeño! When accepting chilli orders you should advise if they prefer jalapeño or not.

All the food was very flavorful and fresh. We had a great experience, with great service! Thanks for a great dining experience! read more

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We were sat quickly, our food was great and service was excellent! The burger was cooked perfectly. We will be back!

Drove a bit to get there and parking was a challenge at 530 but got the last seat at the bar and ordered a beer from a very helpful bartender. The Brussels sprout snack was amazing ! Not your mom's Brussel sprouts for sure !! I am not a burger guy but the person next to me had a sourdough parm burger that looked great so I had one as well. Very good but after the sprouts I could only eat half so my dog was very happy that I brought the rest home to him !! Cool atmosphere and a combination of locals and tourists and Navy personnel made the conversations very interesting at the bar. Good spot !! read more

Went out here b/c we were in the area and just wanted a good bite to eat. It had been awhile so we figured it was worth checking it out to see how things have been. This place really shines when you get the opportunity to be outside. We could've chosen it so that's on us. Inside, they really shoe-horn everyone in there. It makes it a bit cumbersome for the staff and patrons to walk around when it's busy. Overall, though, they've kept the same feel and aura of the place. Solid beers some that are always on the menu and a few rotational. The staff were a bit sketch though. Some were very lack luster and you could tell didn't care. I hope they keep the standards high as expected b/c the place they're located in has a lot of competition. Hands-down, would still visit. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 4 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Great ambience outside. Inside it gets a bit crowded and has a general bar feel. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: yes - patio read more

Firstly the place is much bigger than it looks from the outside, the decor is very rustic but not distasteful in the slightest. The food is reasonably priced, and they are more than happy to let you try the craft beers before ordering one. They have a large array of whiskey's and wines. The pulled pork burger that we ordered tasted great but the burger patty itself needed to be better seasoned. The pizza was the perfect amount of sauce and cheese on a thin crust pizza with great flavor. The waitress we had was very kind and helpful with picking what we wanted to drink. She seemed knowledgeable and she made sure we never ran out of water or drinks. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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You know it's a good spot when it's packed and busy. We finally checked out New River and I'm so glad we did! The food was delicious, the portions were BIG (definitely worth it ), and the staff was super friendly. Love the ambiance. read more

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Found this place randomly on Apple Maps. And we didn't want fast food. Something decently priced. Oh my oh my did my tastebuds explode of pure goodness. I third wheeled my girl friend & her boyfriend. Boy did we CRUSH our plates. It was a bit busy so the waitresses were scrambling but they did attend to us as much as they could. Soft lighting in there , loved it tbh, people couldn't see me crushing my food. Jk. There was no hiding that, I was def SEEN. #WillComeBack #ComeHereInsteadOfTheBeach #EatEatEat #GoodFoodOnly read more

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Great customer service got another order of the nachos and they look amazing. Delicious! read more

New River Taphouse - New River Nachos - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We had a wonderful dinner here with a lovely ambiance. The menu offered an impressive range of choices. Each dish we tried was excellent, beautifully presented, and generously portioned without being overwhelming. The beverage selection was equally outstanding. The beer list featured a well-curated mix of familiar favorites and unique selections, and the cocktails served throughout the evening were beautifully crafted. Whether you're looking for something classic or something a bit more adventurous, there was plenty to choose from. Service was excellent as well: attentive, friendly, and perfectly timed throughout the evening. As soon as a dish was finished, she would be there to clear it, and drinks were replenished and refills offered with perfect timing. My only (very small) complaint would be the lighting. The wall sconces were positioned in a way that left bright spots in my eyes, making it a bit difficult to comfortably look across the table at my companion. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience, and we will definitely be back. read more

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Casual but delicious sit-down restaurant. Service was great and we were able to get a table pretty quickly despite it being busy. There was a good variety of options from hearty BBQ Mac n cheese to a filet with grilled vegetables. Great option to find something for everyone! Will definitely be coming back read more

Updating my previous review. The French Onion soup is now on the menu and delicious. The service was prompt and friendly. The food came out quickly. Even though the restaurant was not full mid-afternoon it was loud. But the soup was great! read more

New River Taphouse - French Onion Soup - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

As always everything went well and the young lady that took care of me was 10/10 very attentive , friendly , knowledgeable etc over all 10/10 read more

New River Taphouse - Hummus with Pita 10/10 - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Came here on a whim while looking for something to eat for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised and how good it ended up being. We sat inside behind the bar, but would like to come back to enjoy the outdoor seating in the future. We ordered some wings and an Italian sandwich with sweet potato fries. The wings were good, nothing crazy. The Italian sandwich was delicious and a very good sized portion for the price. The pesto and balsamic dressing along with the banana peppers on the sandwich was a really nice touch. The sweet potato fries were also delicious and fresh. Service was a speedy and the staff was very friendly! We will definitely be back! read more

Everything about this restaurant is incredible. The staff, the SERVICE, the food. The Chef creates amazing dishes and everything is from scratch. My favorite place!! read more

New River Taphouse - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Solid food selection with beer, wine and cocktails. Large food portions given so save some room or share so you don't waste food.

So let's just start off by acknowledging our waitress, she was very polite caring and was happily dealing with all my questions as this was my and other party of (6) time being here. The vibe is laid back not to loud not lo low good place to grab a bite to eat, date night vibe, and just have an excellent dinner and did I meant ion watch football! read more

New River Taphouse - Steak mashed potatoes and asparagus - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Always a pleasure dining here. Innovative and interesting specials are always featured. The kitchen crew's attention to detail is noticed and appreciated! Food is always delicious and portions are generous! read more

New River Taphouse - Chicken, apple, brie sandwich from specials menu. - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great food! We eat there a few times a month. Pizza is great salmon is great. Burgers are great. Good service

Outstanding food , beer and craft cocktails. The best fried green tomatoes I have ever had.

Great food and service! Seafood is so tasty and never been frozen. I have had many items on menu and never turned anything away or disappointed. They have people in the kitchen that know what they are doing and take pride in what they do. The waitress work as a team and are very pleasant. I am a happy customer read more

Had lunch there yesterday. Philly Cheesecake Sandwich was horrible. Meat extremely rubbery, no seasoning and very tiny portion on roll. Potato Salad was very blah! I was expecting a whole lot better after reading the reviews. Waiter, John, was fantastic. read more

Service was amazing. Everything was delicious, drink was spectacular. Very nice vibes here, definitely a must try. read more

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We were excited to try this restaurant. Ordered our food and drinks then the waiter came back to the table 10 minutes later stating they were out of the steak we ordered. They were willing to accommodate with an alternative steak option, but took forever for our food to arrive. A table that was seated 30 minutes after us got their food and drinks, ate and stacked their plates before we even got our food. When our food began to arrive the bread on the steak and cheese was hard as a rock, and onion rings were overcooked. Kitchen manager was dismissive, unapologetic and not friendly whatsoever. The general manager talked more than she listened and appeared very offended that we declined our food due to the quality, and amount of time we waited. Our waiter was pleasant, but that's about it. Overall a horrible experience and would not recommend. read more

We were instantly sat outside upon our request but it soon became cold so we asked to move inside. They instantly moved us. We ordered oyster Rockefeller as an appetizer off the specials menu (it's different everyday). These were the absolute best oysters Rockefeller I've ever experienced. I didn't have to add any sauce. It was to die for. I wish they had them on the regular menu. They were extremely busy but Natalie was always checking in on us. I had a bottle of moscato that I was able to take what was left home. I try to make this a weekly outing if I can. My only request is the manager keeps her cool a little better. We heard her scream at an employee in the restroom and the time before that she was freaking out about a water leak in the bar. Things happen in the restaurant world but it's best not to alarm your customers without frantically meaning to. Other than that we've always had a great experience at this location. read more

New River Taphouse - Oyster Rockefeller - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Went on a Wednesday night with my boyfriend. Sat outside on the patio. Food was quick and delicious! Plenty of options from pizza to power bowls. Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating. They were out of the first two desserts we tried to order tho which was sad so we settled on the cookies and it was tasty read more

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New River Taphouse has been on my list of restaurants to try for a while so I decided to stop in and check them out. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and I love how they have indoor and outdoor seating. If it were slightly warmer, I definitely would have sat outside. Our server greeted us right away and had such a great personality. She mentioned how every item on the menu was great and we couldn't go wrong with whatever we chose. After looking over the Drink Menu, I chose the Hot & Juicy Margarita which included fresh blood orange and lime juices with hot honey and a tajin rim! It was absolutely wonderful! For my entree, I ordered the Seafood Sampler, which included fried flounder, fried jumbo shrimp, and a crab cake along with fries and cole slaw. The seafood was pretty good but my favorite was the flounder and shrimp, which were cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh. Unfortunately, the crab cake was mediocre and was missing some flavor. Overall, the service was absolutely wonderful and with the menu having such an array of items, I definitely plan on returning to try other entrees and drinks. read more

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Atmosphere was excellent and food was great. Staff very friendly and helpful The specials are very unique. read more

New River Taphouse - Philly cheesesteak omelet with blueberries scones - Pizza Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Came in today and while other bartenders are fine.... We live Kendal and saw her waiting tables vs at the bar. She is soo good. Very attractive and always has a great attitude and smiling. Others seem to look like they hate their job or doing you a favor by waiting on you. bring her back. Please read more

Brought my husband here for his 40th birthday. He likes to try out new restaurants and this has been on my list for a while. We chose to sit outside on the patio. I loved the ambiance. The table with the optional fireplaces the beautiful string lights. All the pretty plants. Then our waitress came to say hello and she was so kind and genuine throughout our whole meal. Her name is Daina. I was feeling really good about how this evening was going to go. We ordered the macaroni and cheese chorizo egg rolls as an appetizer. They were not great. The filling was just mush. Was there mac and cheese in there? Couldn't tell. I ordered the pound for pound pasta. My husband got the fish tacos. One son got the Cali burger and the other son got meatloaf. My pasta was dry and the three different meats were overcooked and dry. The chicken was rubbery, the shrimp was chewy and the sausage felt dehydrated. My husband said he enjoyed his fish tacos but the potato salad lacked flavor. My son said his burger was ok. My other son said he enjoyed his meatloaf. We also ordered a veggie pizza and the crust was so soggy. I know that can happen with veggie pizzas but it was disappointing. Overall I was bummed at the quality of the food. read more

We went to New River Tap House to celebrate a birthday and were so glad we chose this place! We went on a Friday night and it was pretty packed and busy. We were told the wait would be about 40 minutes for our group of 6 but we only waited about 15 minutes! The ambiance when you walk in is tavern-like but for some reason it seems a little more upscale in my opinion. Their upstairs can be rented out for large parties up to 50 people and it definitely gives Great Gatsby vibes! You could definitely dress it up to come here or keep it casual. Now the food is SPECTACULAR. We started off with an espresso martini, we tried both the regular and the frozen one. Both were quite amazing and well-balanced! I like mine a little more sweet and a little less strong but these 2 seemed to have the perfect balance between the 2. We had the Mega Pretzel as an appetizer and boy they weren't lying when they said this thing was Mega. The pretzel came with 3 dipping sauces: cheese, mustard and cinnamon. I unfortunately did not try the cheese but the mustard and cinnamon spreads were chefs kiss. The mustard was heavy on the horse radish so if you don't like that kind of taste I wouldn't go for that, but I loved it. The cinnamon was sweet but not too sweet. I ordered the surf and turf and all I can say is I inhaled the entire thing. My goodness. I ordered the filet medium rare and they gave me just that. It was cooked to perfection. The harmony between the risotto, the fresh veggies, pickled veggies, meat and shrimp was just heavenly. The kale was roasted perfectly and literally crumbled in your mouth as you ate it. The watermelon radish and cucumbers added a nice refreshing touch. The pickled veggies were a little spicy to my liking due to the jalapeño but if you don't mind a little spice you'd probably love it. I honestly still ate it all because it was just THAT good. Everything on this dish was well thought out. I loved all of it. If you're debating between this dish and another, just go ahead and do yourself a favor and pick this one haha. You won't be disappointed. I definitely plan on coming back to try more things, but man that surf and turf entree is going to make it hard for me to order anything else haha. Highly highly recommend this place for anyone in the area looking for great food, great service and just an overall good experience. read more

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Food, service, and atmosphere all get good marks from me. Casual feel and quality food, people having fun, that's what a night out should be. read more