Wow. Super impressed…read more I love that this was only 9 minutes from my office. I love the grab and go salads and snacks and energy bites. I love the countless freezers with pre-made meals you could grab. I loved the wraps and flatbread and smoothies and sandwich and bowls menu. I love the concept. Lastly, I loved the super friendly service. I tried a large chicken protein wrap with the macaroni and cheese side and their daily health water. All was fresh and delish. Love love love!

ordered a shake and it tastes like water with chocolate powder. staff were putting chairs up an…read morehour before closing.

Great breakfast experience - mimosas were just the right strength and my waffle stack was on point!…read more Tasted as great as it looked!

The Good: The food was great! Enjoyed the fish and shrimp…read moretaco (we were there on a Friday which was their special of the day and modello. Also enjoyed their $5 burger special with a basket of their waffle fries. Also a $3 shot! They really do have some great daily specials! The Bad: The service! It started out fine but then our server seemed to forget about us. It was not busy but it took over 45 minutes for a burger. Another table that came in after us got their meal and paid and left before we even got our burgers. We asked to speak to the manager who was also the owner and he gave us 50% off, which is great but it was such a bad experience I'm not sure I will be back anytime soon, which sort of sucks cause their food is good and their specials too! Inside they have a mix of tables and booths as well as a patio area and bar. Garage doors were open when we visited due to the nice weather!

I had previously been to a TASTE in Chesapeake, probably about 7 years ago so when in the area and…read moreseeing this one I stopped in for lunch. I forgot just how amazing their menu is, not to mention the quality and freshness of their food! I tried their chicken pot pie soup and a curry chicken salad sandwich on their amazing, soft multigrain bread. But were OUTSTANDING!!! They have a large of selection to choose from when it comes to salads and sandwiches, as well as some regular soups and a daily special too. Many chips and other takeaway items in the store as well. I wish we had one of these in the Fredericksburg area, I'd be there all the time!

My wife and I went there as we were wrestling with a few other choices in the area and were happy…read morewe landed there. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, wraps and salads that everyone will find something they will enjoy. I grabbed the Bayville Farms roast beef with Havarti cheese with a house dressing. This was on a nice French bread and was a very solid sandwhich. It had a nice slice of the Havarti and was really good. My wife had the Lynnhaven roasted chicken breast, Pimento Cheese, bacon, spinach, tomato and basil spread on ciabatta bread. Again this was a pile of meat and vegetables on a good piece of bread. Both of these came with a bag of Route 18 potato chips that are locally made. The service was real quick and delivered to our outside table within minutes of finishing grabbing our sodas. While they also offered inside seating, we sat outside because it was warm and comfortable in the sun. Both are good options for the spirit of the moment. Once we left we drove by other Taste restaurant we then realize this was a chain that I would not have an issue visiting another one. This was a quick and very enjoyable lunch

The food here is fantastic- I loved it when I worked in Norfolk and the taste and service hasn't…read morechanged over the years. Service is top notched. Healthy but satisfying portion sizes.

My husband and I enjoy No Frill when you're in the mood for just that -- no frill, laid back, good…read morecomfort food. the portions are huge and it's always consistent. The service is always great and the hosts/servers are always friendly. Our go to is the meatloaf. when you're looking for a good ol' comfort food - that's the best. They also have amazing desserts that are worth a try. We found this restaurant good for families (including our toddler)! Food was toddler approved!

Everything is just as delicious and top notch as it was 10 years ago. Their sandwiches are so…read moreperfectly made. I love their coleslaw and potato salad. I've tried multiple soups there and they were all excellent. I can confidently say their sweet and sour soup is one of the best things I have ever had! 10/10, honestly some of the best food ever.

This is my favorite place to get lunch. Their soups are out of this world good, and their…read moresandwiches are delicious. The potato salad alone is worth a trip. They do have some tables if you want to stay in, but those can be full up at lunch. Takeout is never a problem.

We were in town and a friend recommended the Kobros coffee so we went to Toast. I'm glad we did…read more It's a cute place with an outdoor space with benches and lots of plant life. The place inside is very cute and reminds me of a nice punk pop bar. The bar wraps around and there's some tables and a side table that we sat at to eat. I ordered one of their specialty coffees and it is quite the journey but I enjoyed it with the ginger beer and the coffee. My quiche was fluffy and delicious. It jiggled when I tapped it and the side salad tasted great with dill in it and it brightened up things. The combination of both was great. The crust on the quiche was nice as well. My spouse enjoyed their sandwich but didn't realize there was mustard so he ended up just using the chips to eat his egg and sausage. His egg was also fluffy. The patrons that came seemed friendly and you can tell who are locals since they greeted by name often. I love that this place is open. They also have local wine you can purchase. Next time we're back in town, we will visit again.

The vibe of the place is really chill and comfy. They have a really cool outdoor patio area that…read morewould be amazing to hangout at when the weather allows. Food was mid for me unfortunately. I had the midnight cowboy and wouldn't order it again. It's a turkey sandwich topped with pulled chicken, but the chicken was inedible and got taken off. Seemed like they took it from the fridge and mega nuked the chicken. It ended up being a crunchy topping on a basic turkey sandwich.

This place is definitely a "come for the food, not the experience" type of spot…read more First things first, it's in the hood and the vibe matches that. If you're shy or timid, this may not be the easiest place to order. If you try to order at the counter when they're even slightly busy (which is basically always), you'll need to speak up or you might get overlooked for a bit. I recommend using the little ordering kiosk to the left instead. It's much easier. The staff can come off short or a little rude, but I've also seen customers be pretty pushy, so it seems like they're mostly just focused on getting orders out without all the pleasantries and keeping things moving. I ordered the half chicken with rice and beans and mixed vegetables. The food is undeniable. The chicken is juicy with that perfect charcoal flavor, and the yellow sauce is ridiculously good. That said, the place itself could use some attention. The dining area was pretty dirty with crumbs and trash on the floor, and the tables didn't seem to get wiped down between customers (or ever?). It may just be because they're constantly busy, but it's noticeable. Also be prepared to wait. There are a lot of to-go and DoorDash orders, so even if it looks like only one person is ahead of you, there might actually be a dozen orders in the queue. I ended up waiting about 25 minutes before I asked about my order, and it seemed like it may have been forgotten or given to someone else. After that, it took another 10 minutes before I finally got my bag. Long story short: come here when you have time and aren't feeling sensitive. The food is excellent, but nothing else about the experience is particularly impressive. And honestly... I'm still going back . The chicken and that yellow sauce are just that good. Next time I'll probably try to order ahead though. Just know you can't order directly from their website, so you'll either need to call ahead or pay the higher prices on the delivery apps.

When I tried the chicken and loved it, I came back to try the fried fish. I did order the fried…read moreplain whiting with plantain and fried rice. The serving was huge and worth the money. Though i waited on the phone for 8mins holding and decided to call again, I was able to get in and ordered and learned that she is working by herself and then understood why. The restaurant looks okay i ordered take out and when ai get there it is already packed. Will comeback and try other dishes.

I found this spot on Yelp as I was looking for any restaurant they would be open and allowing dine…read morein. Based on the name I went with the special recommended by the server and my friend(a healthy and picky eater) got the corn beef omelette. My food was great but I couldn't finish it all. My friend must have enjoyed hers because she ate it all. A random find, but a good one. The mimosas are good as well.

Second update: we have been several times since my last update and have had less than satisfactory…read moredinner experiences. They used to have a good evening crowd for early dinners but only 1 or 2 tables were filled during our last visits. After our recent visit I feel like they must be struggling with kitchen help. The servers are always friendly and efficient. But the food (mainly the dinner dishes) is hugely disappointing. The main dishes are no longer delicious, just ok, and the vegetable of the day (whatever it is) has ranged from okay to looking like leftovers from a previous diner's plate. It has not been tasty or appetizing. The burgers are good, desserts are awesome and the salads are fresh but that's not enough to keep me coming back. The owners are good people and I'm sure they must not see this. I hope they will be able to get back to the good food they were known for, I'm hoping they will recognize this decline and address it. In the meanwhile, until I see better reviews again, I regret that I'll have to take my business elsewhere.

We held our command social at The Ghent in Norfolk on January 29, 2026 -- about 80 of us showed up…read morehungry, picky, and wearing name tags. Raina and her husband were absolute legends throughout the whole planning circus. They were patient, flexible, and somehow managed to make our half-formed ideas sound like genius event plans. If event-planning were a sport, they'd have a trophy case. The food? Delicious. The variety? Phenomenal. They accommodated every dietary restriction thrown at them (gluten-free, vegan, keto, "I only eat food that looks like it was prepared by a wizard") -- seriously impressive. No one went home hangry or disappointed. The Ghent itself is gorgeous -- cozy enough for a date night but spacious enough for 80 Perfect for date night, nights out with friends, or casual command socials where you want great food and zero drama. Final verdict: five stars across the board. Highly recommended

Great Place to host an event for any occasion!!!!!…read more We hosted our Command "After the Holiday" Party. We have remote workers throughout the US and Norfolk is where we call home. We decided to host it at this beautiful event and thet did not dissapoint. Everything was done so well from the food to the staff. They made us feel so comfortable and we were even able to have familes with there little ones join. They made sure everyone that was there was able to enjoy and have a great time. The Managers Mr and Mrs. Mayhung made us feel welcomed and taken care of. The staff was tryly remarkable and we are looking forward to many more events with them. Lisa Debouse

The Mess Deck is the kind of place that instantly feels like a local favorite for a reason…read more The food is consistently excellent--thoughtfully prepared, creative without being pretentious, and packed with flavor. Every dish feels intentional, from the first bite to the last, and it's clear the kitchen takes real pride in what they're putting out. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a full meal, the quality never slips. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance: relaxed, welcoming, and comfortably unpolished in the best way. It's a spot where you can actually enjoy your food and your company without feeling rushed or out of place. Service is friendly, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable. You're treated like a regular even on your first visit, which says a lot. The Mess Deck by Bold Mariner delivers great food, solid vibes, and a sense of community that keeps people coming back. Easily a five-star experience and a place worth revisiting again and again.

I've only tried their coffee and morning parfaits so far, but I'm officially hooked! My absolute…read morefavorite is their hot chai tea with lavender -- the perfect blend of spice and floral notes. It's such a cozy, calming vibe that makes my mornings at work start off just right. On other days, I go for the iced mocha with an extra shot of espresso when I need that extra boost. It's rich, chocolaty, and gives me the perfect jolt to power through a busy morning. I've also tried the strawberry parfait, and it's delicious -- light, smooth yogurt layered with strawberry jam, granola, and a touch of strawberries for sweetness and crunch. Great portion size and super fresh! Coffee is served from 7 a.m. to noon, so don't be late if you want your morning fix. The staff is amazing -- super friendly, and they always add a fun personal touch by writing cute notes or seasonal facts on your cup. It's such a thoughtful detail that makes each visit special. Whether you want to chill with your drink, enjoy the morning vibe, or bring your laptop and get some work done, The Bold Mariner is a great spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely worth a visit, can't wait to try the beers and evening kitchen!