I've only been to the Green Parrot Grille once and wasn't impressed. It seemed more a spot to get…read moredrinks than the seafood I was hoping for. My definition of the cuisine is "bar food". That said, I was predisposed to not be a fan. The space was the long time home of Frankie's Seafood, which I dearly loved. Frankie's was one of the first "old school" seafood spots to fall prey to an aging patron base. The eatery was now different, with the ambience of a beach bar rather than the old booths and tables to which I was accustomed. I'm certain that there are those who appreciate another hangout spot in the center of Chic's Beach. It's just not for me.

My husband and I had baby back ribs and oysters. It was perfectly cooked and fresh. The service was…read moreexcellent and the drinks were real. I didn't know what we were missing at this restaurant before we tried it. We are going to take a group next time. You can order late at night there too.

You know you're in the right place when everyone there knows each other. This is one of the local…read morehangouts, which is what you're looking for in a beach town. Good local beer options. Good variety of food. Lots of fun personalities. Liz, the bartender is awesome.

This is the old Bayside inn. Finally decided to check it out. It's kinda like the old joints- bar…read morewith good food. Hardy American food. Cheap drinks. Not a fancy $20 cocktail but a good ol drink! Kids are welcome. Food is good. Staff is friendly. Highly recommended

Had nothing to do for father's day as my parent's were murdered when I was a child and I'm the only…read morechild. I looked for a place that would be open on father's day. Found this place. Stopped by for a burger and a beer to drown in my solitude. Had great service. Prompt, attentive and genuine. Only downside was some pretentious guy named Jeff kept whining about the hostess and the service being "special needs" because he couldn't get his group prompt service under 15 minutes on a special holiday. If it wasn't for some derogative guy whining off the bell about how the service wasn't up to par every couple minutes I'd have enjoyed what would've been quite a depressing day for me. Other than that, burger was damn heavenly. Beer was cold and good. Service was grand. Some people just ruin it for others. Great spot, great burger, good beer and good folks. B.W.

I haven't visited 1608 Crafthouse much, which is a shame because I've always enjoyed their food and…read moreservice. The last time I set foot inside their Pleasure House Rd location was at least 10 years ago. I celebrated my birthday there as my friends were kind enough to take me out. It was a Sunday morning and I sought out a place that offered brunch. I noticed 1608 was open and decided to head over, especially since I haven't visited them in ages. When I walked in, I noticed their dining room is dimly lit - much darker than I remember. I was greeted immediately by a kind hostess and she proceeded to sit me at a nearby table and provided me with menus (one food, one alcohol). I took my time looking over the food menu, and in the meantime I ordered a pint of Center of the Universe's Bald Irishman and a bottle of Boylan's Black Cherry soda (they do not have a soda fountain). What made this visit memorable was that 1608's bartender, Hunter, was an old acquaintance from back in my restaurant days. He spotted me and came over to say hi. After my meal, I continued to catch up with him at the bar. His presence made a pleasant experience even more fantastic. I thought I was hungry, so I ordered 2 dishes - Smoked Ham Fried Rice and the Breakfast Burrito. According to Hunter, every item is made fresh in house. After biting into each, you could tell that's true. Both the fried rice and burrito were delicious and boasted lots of flavor. Although I prefer my fried rice a bit simpler (if you give me just garlic fried rice, I am SET), 1608's fried rice (veggies, garlic, soy, basmati rice, 2 runny eggs, smoked ham) had a lot going on, which made for a flavorful dish. I liked the rice and the burrito (Korean style fried chicken breast, scrambled eggs, cilantro lime, cheddar, pico de gallo) a lot. I didn't finish either because it was a lot of food (I really thought I was hungry, haha). But these leftovers turned into a fantastic dinner later on. 1608 looked clean and organized, although I thought it was a little too dark inside, at least for brunch service. That's not a dealbreaker since everything from the food to the service was as excellent as I remember. I hope to return soon with my mom. Regardless, I'll find my way back eventually. Thank you, 1608 Crafthouse! And great seeing you again, Hunter! JV

I stopped by Rustic Spoon for a late lunch today, and the entire experience was an absolute delight…read morefrom start to finish. Arrival was completely effortless with their generous, convenient parking right outside always a welcome touch. Stepping inside, I was thoroughly impressed by the ambiance. The interior design is impeccably executed, featuring a lovely private bar, a cozy fireplace, and an atmosphere that is ideal for intimate dates, casual meetups, or elegant birthday celebrations. It is a total hit! To begin, I ordered the Sorbet Mimosa in Mango, which was delightfully refreshing, beautifully presented, and utterly divine. My assistant took advantage of their splendid Thursday half-off appetizer specials, while I selected the Scotch Egg for my luncheon. When our meals arrived, every dish was executed to absolute perfection. Our server, Lina, was extraordinary remarkably patient, gracious, and attentive throughout our visit. Rustic Spoon delivers top-tier hospitality, divine flavors, and a stunning ambiance. Five stars without hesitation I shall most certainly be returning

We stopped in for dinner with a group of 5. We arrived a little after 5 and got a nice table. This…read morelow-key spot was easy to like from the get go. The noise level was not crazy and we were greeted by our server shortly after being seated. We had several of the drink options, including some local IPA's and the famous Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager. We ordered some of the burgers that were half-off, being the Wednesday Special, and Steak Bite appetizers among other delicious items. We like Rustic Spoon quite a bit and look forward to a return visit!

You know it's a good spot when it's packed and busy…read more 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.

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

I have nothing but good things to say about the Porch on long creek. First off, there's a few…read moredifferent places you can sit at this restaurant. They have an indoor dining area that is more like intimate and has a cozy feel. They have an outside area that you can eat at and have a great view of the waterfront. And of course they have the "Porch" area which gives that outdoor vibe but you're still inside of a fenced in area. My friend and I ate in the dining room area since it wasn't a wait. We ordered drinks, two crushes which were amazing and refreshing. It definitely gave island vibes. We started off with the crab dip which was incredible and flavorful. The bread with the dip was A1. I could eat the bread alone. Now for the actual dishes. She ordered the crab cake sandwich, she really enjoyed it. Not much filler at all. I ordered a variety. So I had the Cali Virginia Roll which was amazing!! I wish I would have ordered two orders. It was just more on the pricey side. I also had the fried shrimp which were HUGE. I didn't even finish it all. I cannot wait to come back and try everything again.

Service - the girl we got - heinous. We sat 30 mins with no visit. Finally when the server came we…read moreput in drinks and appetizers. Another 30 minutes - we sat with no water no nothing. I gave up and went to the bar. No joke. Food was good but holy crap worst service.... Until the end for the burn. When we finally got water we sat with empty glasses... long enough for me to go to the bar and get refilled and still not see her. Even my son went to the bar for a freakn soda. All of a sudden a table of 6 sat next to us for her to attend and we got our plates removed while my husband was still pulling the food off his plate. Dishes weren't fully clean- I'm being told by my husband and son- and apparently a white hair and residual of soy sauce or something so dishwasher step up your game. I dunno man- 6 years ago we came and hated the service and the food was bland. We came today for our anniversary dinner with an attempt for redemption - service continued to suck, bartender was a bad @$$- food was better than last time. Oysters were clean- so maybe next time we will just sit in the bar. My kid said for the gen A - "overall bunions service; good food- vibe chill but What's the deal with all these flies inside !!!??? Bunions. I'm gunna rate this place a 6/7 ‍out of 10 but overall mid- def bunion service

Crispy Tater tots, juicy burgers, pizza is ok but prefer a crispy crust. The beer is ice cold. I…read morehaven't one bad thing on the menu so far. It's a local bar no children running around except for Baby Night Bingo but I think that was a one of.

Quiet on a Saturday afternoon. Daily happy hour from 1-7 $3 well drinks and bottled beer. There is…read morean outdoor patio and ample parking. The menu is mostly bar food. I was told their pizzas are excellent but opted for the mushroom and Swiss burger and hand-cut fries. Everything was perfectly cooked with the burger on a craft bun and the fries were piping hot and crispy.

Yesterday marked 60 days since my mom passed away, and prior to her passing, she ate cheeseburgers…read moreand eggs everyday! It was something we fussed at her about lol so my son and I decided to have cheeseburgers in her honor. Craft Bar was recommended when I searched best burger on Yelp, so we gave it a try. We were able to be seated pretty immediately and our serve came to wait on us quickly! I ordered the Black and Blue burger with sweet potatoes waffle fried, and my son ordered a bacon cheeseburger with regular fries. I got my burger with a little pink, and it was cooked to perfection! Sometimes I am hesitant to get pink because it's been to raw. The burger was not only cooked to perfection, I really loved the bleu cheese sauce and grilled onions. The waffle fries with the cinnamon/brown sugar sauce were great as well. My son also really enjoyed his burger, but he did say his fries tasted like shrimp. I tasted them, and they didn't taste like shrimp but they did have a distinct taste. I can't really describe it, but I didn't like it. Otherwise we had a great visit, one of the best burgers I've had, and really good, quick service! I am sure we were in and out in under an hour with everything still being super fresh!

Wow, a craft wagoo burger, with all the fixings AND my favorite: crispy Tater Tots for only $15!…read more No reservations are necessary. A full liquor bar is available. And, a Happy hour extends to 6pm daily which offers ice-cold, $3.50 domestic brewski's.