Ahh Birch.... still killing it like usual. The draft selection nice with the awesome GM that was…read moresuper friendly and informative. We enjoy coming out here for our rare date night. Even though we've been dabbling in more liquors, this place continues to step it up in exclusive meads and beers that are just practically impossible to find anywhere else. They've kicked it up a bunch of notches with their continued amazing grilled cheese sandwich menu. I wish I could elaborate more than just 'grilled cheese' but if you wanted to elevate a grilled cheese to fine dining, this is about what you'd expect. I appreciate this place as it's hard to believe I was there on day 1 when it opened. A lot has happened since then but it has definitely kept the core of it's intent - serve high quality beer. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Small bar area that is nice in ambiance as I'm a big fan of the low-key vibe. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: patio

Great selection on drafts. All the snacks were good. Especially liked the pickled okra & pickled…read morecauliflower & hummus. 10 out of 10. I did a cider/mead flight. And hubs got a sours & stout. Staff was super friendly and I loved the vibe in their. Such a cool spot.

jack brown's was so so so so good. the place is super tiny and packed -- but not uncomfortable,…read more that's kinda what made it fun. the staff were really busy but still nice, and the whole vibe of the place was cool. i loved all the decorations around the bar, especially all the dollar bills with writing on them everywhere. it made the place feel really unique. the burgers were amazing and the sweet potato fries were literally some of the best i've had. definitely somewhere i'd go back to if i'm in the area again.

food: the cobra kai burger was very good, i really enjoyed the jalapeño jam, the potato fries with…read moretheir homemade sauce also were great. the burger was a bit small but i was full after the meal and can't complain for the price. also really enjoyed the brewski selection they had service: nice staff, the initial host seemed a bit off cause we walked in, told us there was a wait but didn't ask if we wanted to be put on the waitlist. not sure if he assumed we knew where to write our name on the waitlist but it was a very tiny paper right by the door ambiance: very interesting interior and vibes, not what i expected from a pub like place but it seems fun and the best local spot we had

This place is no longer in business. Now it is a sub shop. Parking was great, however they only had…read moreless than 10 spots for customers. The parking is open until 6, after that it is only for a restaurant named ilo

GET READY FOR A HONKER SAMMY…read more Fantastic place in downtown Norfolk, by the USS Wisconsin. I had the largest Mufulletta in my life and boy I did not eat the rest of the day. Cheeses galore. The vibe is airy and open and it's such a great place to sit down and ponder. I Focaccia is fantastic here along with getting their myriad selection of cheeses.

Craft 31 promised excellent food and craft beer, and delivered. Fried oysters on a jumbo Caesar…read moresalad and my wife had a chicken cobb salad. Excellent selection of great craft beer. Exceptional! Our server Jaedin was terrific. The only aspect to mar our visit was a snippy, snarky little-bit-of-a-thing hostess who never made eye contact and barked at us when we asked to be seated in a booth... said they were reserved, but we ordered, ate and finished and two booths remained open. This would be a five-star review if not for Ms. Demeanor...

My cousins came down from Richmond to visit me, and wanted to try this place. It's like a…read morerestaurant attached to a small town Midwest motel in decor, but clean and bright. We were there for a Monday lunch, can't speak to the dinner service. We also weren't drinking alcohol that day, though I thought the beer flights looked tempting. One of us had a cheeseburger that was requested to be "pink" and was overcooked and just blah. One of us had a chicken salad that was served with no chicken. Someone from the kitchen rushed out with a soup bowl filled with chicken slices that looked like those Perdue rotisserie chicken slices you buy at the grocery store. Dumped them on the salad. She did apologize. Our third order was a Restaurant Week special fried oyster salad vouched for by our server, Bailey, who was pleasant and efficient. It came with corn,black beans, mixed greens, cotija cheese and a spicy dressing. It wasn't awful but I think the overall concept was weird. Fried oyster taco salad? The few oyster pieces were tasty. Maybe we were there on a bad day, which happens. The chicken salad fiasco was funny. Not a place I would drive across town to try twice. Maybe stick to burgers and plenty of beer.

I have hit up the Corolla Beer Garden with a group during a couple of vacations at Corolla Beach…read more I do not believe they have food, but what they do have is a large selection of beers and drinks, live music, and a really cool atmosphere to hang out. The employees have always been very friendly and will give you advice on drinks based on what you like. They also will give you a small sample when requested before you buy the drink.

Grabbed a beer here while waiting for a wild horse tour (located next door). Very cool beach/chill…read morevibe. Some chairs and tables made of driftwood. Good tap list with locals. Wish I had found it earlier in the week!!

Was 60 open? They had been open for a half hour and it seemed quite dead. I had to flag down an…read moreemployee to get seated. Very clean and updated facility inside. Very deceiving since it's in a strip mall. Think modern rustic. Our waiter was courteous and on point, no errors. There were 6 of us. No complaints. I had a grilled chicken sandwich. It was good. Good sized piece of chicken cooked just right. The french fries were good. Nothing super special, nothing terrible. If I was in Newport News again, I would eat here again.

So, we ordered some wings as an appetizer. They were supposed to be sweet and spicy Thai. You know…read morewe love all that, and they were supposed to come with sesame seeds on top. So, we get the wings, and the only heat they had was the warmth from the chicken. No flavor at all. It definitely wasn't sweet, and it wasn't spicy. By the third wing, we were still trying to figure out if the heat was going to kick in, and it did not. So, he's like, "OK," and I ordered the jalapeño and Swiss burger. You know me, I love jalapeños, so I'm thinking, "Okay, maybe it'll have some good savory flavor." I've done those kinds of burgers before. The flavor was mid. You could tell they just hand-patted the meat, threw it on the stove, and called it a day. No salt, no pepper, no flavor. Bland as can be. And the jalapeños weren't even hot. I was like, "What?" I grow fresh jalapeños, so I know what they're supposed to taste like, and these weren't it. One of our friends got the bourbon barbecue wings, and she said they tasted like somebody mixed a ketchup packet with some tomato paste, and that was about it. The only thing that was even decent was probably the sweet tea. And then, our friend had to order another meal. I think she got the chicken Philly or something like that, and that actually had some flavor. But here's what got me: how do the French fries have flavor, but my burger and wings don't? I will not be going back. And I'm gonna write a review, because that made no sense., they had pulled pork too. You know pulled pork is supposed to be savory, maybe with a nice sauce or two. This pulled pork they gave me? Dry. They barely gave me any sauce. No ma'am, no sir, it sucked big time. Not going back, not at all. I'm just glad I didn't pay full price, because I would've been mad.

Been here a few times and have enjoyed every minute of it. The setup is easy and allows tasting the…read morebeers before committing to them. The staff has always been great and the atmosphere is nice. Give it a try...

This place was definitely worth the trip. My mom and I decided to go there because she told me it…read morewas good. They do have self service beer for people who are beer drinkers. I decided to order the pulled pork with naked fries. I would highly recommend getting the naked fries. The fries are freshly cut and taste amazing. It was hard to stop eating them once I was full.

My family and I come to tap-it regularly on Thursday nights for their $2 beers... their food is…read morereally good. I always get a southwest burger with a side salad, splendid every time. Their Mac and cheese is also superb. THE ONLY qualm I have with tap-it is the live music performers... don't get me wrong, doc Perkins and friends are all very talented. HOWEVER... the music is far too loud. It's hard to hear myself think or have intelligible conversation with those around. Other than that, this is a great spot to meet for casual drinks or to have dinner with friends/fam. I will always recommend this spot, though if you are sensitive to loud noise, I would steer clear.

Tap It Local in the heart of the Grassfield section of Chesapeake is a fantastic place to enjoy a…read moregreat meal. They offer a wide variety of options on their menu that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning appetites. I enjoyed their classic cheeseburger served with Lettuce, tomato and pickles. This is a massive burger that can be difficult to get into your mouth. It's served piping hot and at your desired temperature. For me, it's medium and that is the way it comes out. The French Fries are perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection.

Fantastic beer and a tremendous burger and even better to be able to enjoy both at Happy Hour…read morepricing and with great company. I selected The Veil as the spot for my UYE and enjoyed an evening of talking shop with the great J David H. while we drank those great beers. The Veil is a comfortable spot in the Railroad District and we were sitting in their dining area on the ground floor. Big tables and plenty of room this afternoon. Which we needed because that burger and fries needed elbow room to enjoy. I'd only suggest a pump-based ketchup dispenser as the packet thing is tedious. They opened here in 2019 - well after I was done with my projects in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake - transforming this three-story space into a family-friendly taproom and restaurant. The full kitchen specializes in indulgent smashburgers and Neapolitan-style pizzas that pair perfectly with the brewery's bold stouts, hazy IPAs, and seasonal sours. We didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the Only You Bar & Lounge upstairs. Maybe that's the next visit to Hampton Roads. [Round number review 1500 in Virginia - 911 of 2025 - 24467 overall]

First time and so freaking overdue! The Richmond based Veil is a beer juggernaut that opened up a…read moresecond location in Norfolk's Ghent hood pre pandemic in 2019. I only experienced the downstairs on my visit with Yelp friend Bruce K. The Happy Hour pricing was a draw as well as stellar reviews. Parking in their own smallish lot on a weekday was no problem. They also have free off street parking too! No debris in sight on my walk up. The signage is the building itself which is darn cool. They also offer outdoor seating. I started off with a Blend which is a Pale and Pilsner if I recall and it was tasty. The counter service was excellent. You can cash tip or card. Customers can also leave a tab open. The seating is wood bench type that comfortably seats six. The aesthetics of the first floor is high ceilings, concrete floors and walls. The kitchen has a garage door over the front. The space was previously a restaurant, but before may have been a factory, or warehouse. Only negative was music was a bit elevated for talking. Prior to Happy Hour concluding I ordered a $6 on special smash burger that comes with fries. No other dudes are available. The regular price is $12, so this is a deal friends. In about 20 minutes burgers and fries were delivered to the table. The look was downright amazing, so pretty much knew this bad boy was gonna be a hitter. The burger comes with double patty, cheese, Dukes mayo, lettuce a pickle. If something else I'm sorry I forgot. The first bite was phenomenal! Fresh bread, perfectly cooked 80/20 beef which was not greasy. The construction was a masterpiece. The thin fries were cooked crispy and seasoned well, yum! Honestly I could eat that burger everyday. The whole experience was exceptional and worthy of a full 5. Totally recommend checking The Veil Brewing out.

Afterglow Brewing hosted the Norfolk Flea Market last weekend and my friend and I attended to see…read moreif we could find some good items. As soon as we arrived, we noticed all the vendors and couldn't wait to walk around and check each one out. Since we were a bit hungry, we walked over to the food trucks but there were only two, Rosa's Lumpia & Pancit and Mockingbird Pasta Bar. Neither offered any food items we wanted so we decided to grab a bite nearby at the Sanctuary. We had a decent time at the Norfolk Flea Market but unfortunately, we didn't find anything we wanted to purchase. I definitely wouldn't mind checking out Afterglow Brewing though the next time I'm in the area.

Love the whole vibe of the brewery! The Friday Night flea market was packed lots of people and…read morevendors! There was plenty of outdoor seating areas! The best part is it's dog friendly ( even though my dog didn't come with me this time) There were food trucks which were very popular the lines for the trucks were very long and they sold out of some items which means it was a success for them! Don't worry afterglow I will be back again for another event with my dog!