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    Nix Restaurant

    4.1 (143 reviews)
    Closed • 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Breakfast Combo (huge pancake not pictured)
    Kendra D.

    The best inexpensive breakfast in Chesapeake. Been frequenting Nix for over 20 years. Such a cozy, down home country feel. The food portions are always just right, food comes out hot everytime, the taste is perfect and the price can't be beat!

    Dallas C.

    Mediocre... had chicken fried steak that I'm 90% sure came from the grocer frozen section. The hash browns were definitely microwaved, the toast came 10 minutes after everything so my eggs were already cold. The service was very friendly and everyone else's meals looked good (it was packed). Willing to give it another shot but wouldn't go out of my way for it.

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    Hannah W.

    I went up to Virginia to see a couple of my friends. The day we were leaving we decided to eat brunch but they canceled due from being sick so me and my good friend decided to come here to eat brunch. We knew it was going to be packed by the parking outside. We walked in and the waitress told us to sit anywhere. There was no seats available but this kind man David (Daily customer) gave us his table since he was about to leave. The waitress came over and cleaned it up and asked what we would like to drink then we ordered food. The place was extremely packed because of this it was definitely a long wait! The menu items were amazing and good price. When I got my check everything you see in the pictures were under $20 for all. I do agree this place is a gem. If I lived closer I would come here weekly! Come try it out!

    The country skillet !

    Had an excellent and very filling breakfast skillet. It was a ton of food and very yummy !

    Veggie skillet

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    It's an old restaurant so the atmosphere is of an old restaurant, but the food is really decent

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    Oddly crowded for a seat yourself dirty restaurant with bland food. At least the food is inexpensive.

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    Excellent home cooking. Best breakfast in Portsmouth. The corn beef hash breakfast is my go to after a good night.

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    Waffle House - Cheesesteak bowl.

    Waffle House

    3.0(29 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$

    Seek and ye shall find…read more So I learned something new. Many Waffle Houses in the area are to-go only after 10/11 pm to about 6 am, with the exception of this one ... for now. It's annoying that some folks cannot go to places without causing issues. As a result, many of these places have made rules that also punish folks who know how to properly conduct themselves while out in public. Ok, I'll get off of my soapbox. The staff at this location was super friendly, and the location was really clean. I went off script and ordered something besides the All Stars combo meal for the 1st time in about 20 years. During my visit, I went with the cheesesteak bowl. I thought the bowl was well made, I just wish there was little more meat in the bowl. But, I just think I was really hungry and greedy for more meat. Meat aside, the bowl came with a HUGE helping of hashbrowns and any other fixings that you might add to the bowl. Random thought: I wish Waffle House would provide other cheeses besides American cheese, because I think this bowl would have been AMAZING with cheddar or Swiss cheese. Hopefully, this Waffle House will keep it's 24/7 dine-in option, but I have a feeling that this location might switch to only to-go orders from 11pm to 6 am like the other locations in the area.

    Went in there the other day. First time being at Waffle House. It was pretty clean and the staff…read morewere all friendly. It was a bit empty and so we got good service. We ordered food and drinks, and got our beverages soon after. My water glass was never empty, and our food came within a good amount of time. Syrup was warm, and everything tasted good. Bacon was only thing not that great as it was very crispy. Overall, would be back, it was a good cheap and quick meal, and the staff were great!

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    IHOP

    IHOP

    1.5(117 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$$

    Ms. Jay Rocks!! We've been coming here for about 2 years and we ALWAYS ask for her. If she's not…read moreworking, we don't stay (sorry)... So the first thing is that people have to understand that IHOP is IHOP. Period. Stop expecting white glove service. Just expect good customer service, a clean establishment, good food, and respect. That's all. I must say that Jay is amazing. She goes above and beyond to make sure that her tables are well taken care of. AND, she is very aware of her surroundings and assists other customers/tables that aren't even her tables. Jay is extremely knowledgeable about the brand, the menu, and the facility. She is friendly, professional, kind, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor. Yes, I'm a great cook and can make all of the things on the menu and probably better. However, not having to cook and able to come to IHOP for good food and great service makes a difference. I'd recommend that the manager/regional manager (whomever); be more proactive and intentional about training other staff; making sure staff and managers wear the proper uniforms; secure a private space for staff personal things; have a separate area for organizing utensils and napkins; make efforts to really welcome customers; and, share the importance of teamwork and supporting each other. This will take some of the pressure off of one or two staff that are amazing. I gave 4 s because Jay always writes down my order correctly but the kitchen staff always misses something. BUT... Jay fixes it.

    I wish we had read the reviews before dining there…read more When we entered the restaurant, we didn't even know it was open. There was nobody to greet us at the door; nobody to seat us...nobody even dining in the store. The lights were turned down low, as if they were closed to the public, but still open to the cleaning staff. We saw what we thought were a couple of diners sitting at a far table, when one looked over at us, stood up, went into the kitchen (probably to inform a cook on his cellphone, "We have customers, and these look like they're staying"), then greeted us. When he approached us, we found him difficult to hear. He seemed very shy, and I got the strange feeling that we were putting him out, for deciding to dine in that restaurant. He led us to our table. There was nobody else in the entire place. I ordered the salmon (well done), broccoli (cooked well), and mashed potatoes. My order took longer to cook, but i had specific high demands that took longer to cook, so I didn't mind. They brought out my husband's order first, then mine came about 5 minutes later. The broccoli was really good. I think they put it on the grill and cooked it with the salmon. My husband's broccoli was not well cooked, but it was hot. He was fine with his broccoli, but I was very grateful for the way it was cooked. It tasted good and the salmon was delicious, as well. But the pile of salt, flavored with mashed potatoes was not so appealing. All I could taste was salt. They were obviously boxed mashed potatoes. I decided to have one of my husband's French fries, and they were so salty that I had to brush all the grains of salt off of my hands after handling one. Maybe they are happier when customers don't come around? Maybe their salt supply was getting ready to expire, so they took advantage of using it up on the two diners who forgot to check reviews before entering the restaurant. I don't know. I could let the worst case suspicions run through my head, as to why they salt-dumped the potatoes, but there are just as many innocent reasons. I think the cook was just as inexperienced as the waiter. Perhaps the cook WAS the waiter. If ihop is saving money on electricity, maybe they have a one-man restaurant running everything. We went to pay the bill, and of course, nobody was at the register. The waiter took my card in the back, instead of the register, where I expected him to ring it up. The entire meal - salmon with broccoli and potato-flavored salt and beef tips with broccoli and fries cost $44 and some change with an $8 tip. This is a very sad restaurant. They need to try to do better, or pull the plug and let it slip into eternity to serve angels with Howard Johnson's and Chi-Chi's.

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    Applebee's Grill + Bar - Bar

    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    1.9(75 reviews)
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    The first red flag was an empty lot during peak dining hours. As we entered the building, I…read morecouldn't help but notice an odor like a dog owner's dank carpeted basement. It was a stale smell that could easily be remedied by a carpet washing if somebody cared enough to make an effort. It's not like they don't have time to freshen up the place; nobody is eating there. I ordered the Cajun blackened salmon with mashed potatoes and broccoli. I asked for no seasoning. The salmon came out fine. The potatoes were too salty and had too much butter. I did like that they mixed peels with the potato's, but the over seasoning ruined it. The broccoli was horrible. It tasted like it had been in the freezer for a year and recooked. The broccoli was also over buttered, and I have to wonder if they were trying to hide the freezer burn taste. It makes perfect sense that the broccoli would be old. They haven't had customers in a while, so the broccoli spent a lot of time in the freezer. But here's the thing: for what we paid, we deserved a fresh bag of broccoli. If I wanted food like this, I could've grabbed food from the back of my freezer and cooked it myself. It bothers me that it would've taken just a few extra steps to make the establishment an enjoyable dining experience. Maybe they foul it up because they don't enjoy serving large crowds. The younger generation has no work ethics. I will not eat at this store again.

    First impression, shady place. Why, employees see me come in and do not say anything. The kitchen…read morestaff is sitting in the booth playing on computers, other kitchen staff talking with waitress. Staff like to talk to each other like street talk across room even when customers are in the room. If you are paying staff, they should be working not sitting in booth playing computer and talking to each other at $15 plus and hour. Likely a worker pink backpack on table and no one seems to care that a customer might want to sit there. I think only reason people come here is it is close to base and name, likely do not come back often unless they are use to poor service.

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    Applebee's Grill + Bar - After waiting for 15 min. during a slow period, this was what I received for the Roma Steak. Umm nothing like the picture.

    After waiting for 15 min. during a slow period, this was what I received for the Roma Steak. Umm nothing like the picture.

    Applebee's Grill + Bar
    Applebee's Grill + Bar

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    Point Break Cafe - Hot Honey Wings and Fries

    Point Break Cafe

    4.3(28 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    •$$

    Typical bar/grill vibe with seating away from bar area if desired. Friendly staff interactions. I…read morehad the flounder platter special. The fish was well cooked and tasty. The hush puppies were a little overcooked. The only real issue was that service was SLOW. Server was slow getting to the table, drinks were slow to arrive, and food took forever to arrive. Good food, but they need to work on speed of service

    This place has such great potential. We came here as a family of 4. We went to the movies and We…read morewere looking for a cool place to eat as a family before heading home. We found the cafe on yelp and we were impressed. We arrived and the place was very nice. Wonderful sports bar vibe. TV's and a nice bar However, not only was the atmosphere boring; the service was scarce. The waitress was nice. But she was more interested in having conversation with the guy at the bar. Serving us. I'm normally not big on giving reviews. But something is off here. Maybe the manager needs to be on duty. But it was obvious that we were not really a priority. We had a party of 4. We initially got the food for the first 2 people first. Then about 10 minutes later the other food came out. We ordered cheap stuff on the menu because initially we got a bad vibe. Like we didn't want to spend $17 on a meal when it seemed like it might not be worth it I'm glad we went cheap.... But maybe not. Our bill for for 4 people with one appetizer and 4 mediocre apps was $98. I can't honestly recommend anyone going here until they get up to par. And also the waitress didn't charge me for a beer and 2 drinks and a fry. I honestly think she saw the bill at over a hundred dollars and maybe was like " let my back some things off to make it under $100." I can't obviously confirm this. Honestly, if you want a beer or a drink; definitely stop through. But if you want to eat and have a family meal; don't go here The waitress was nice but barely checked on us because she was busy having conversations with the people at the bar. Not impressed and won't go here again. Unless I want a drink This place has potential. They just need someone on duty that can guide them. It was obvious that was the missing part. They have tons of potential.

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    Inside Bar Counter

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    Nix Restaurant - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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