Not worthy of a 5 star review (not everyone gets a trophy)…read more I have the impression that staffing may have played into last nights get together. No slight towards the girl who handled our table, but she had zero time for attentiveness. Bar drinks took a while. Fish sandwich yields one small piece of fried fish with bare fixings on it. A decent city place which was made better by the company I was with.

Best Irish food I've had outside of Ireland. Everything was delicious and the restaurant itself was…read morecozy. I had the fish and chips - very tasty! I also ordered a gummy bear cocktail and I really enjoyed that as well. Service was a bit chaotic because they were short staffed but our girl held it together! Would love to come back again when I'm visiting Norfolk.

Probably the worst drinks I've ever had. Boyfriend ordered a rum and coke and bartender used clear…read morerum and I got a Tito's soda w/ a splash of cream which I think turned out to be well vodka and no soda w/ lemon garnish instead of a lime (and they had limes. The ladies restroom didn't have a lock on it!!! This is incredibly dangerous!! Not to mention there's a mirror on the wall that backs up to the employee only area and lord only knows if that's a two way mirror. It looks like it could be by the frame.

This little hole in the wall place caught me off guard. We were looking for a place to shoot pool…read moreand my sister said she knew a spot that had a little dance floor as well. The 5 dollar cover charge was a little much to me, paying to stand or sit around to inhale smoke from others. The place has 3 pool tables and a small dance floor. The wings weren't that good, over cooked and poorly sauced. The mixed drink are good and you can buy bottled water or can sodas. Overall I had a good time, the DJ was hilarious.

I had the pleasure of visiting Grain two times within the past week, and both times were great…read more First of all, this is a spectacular venue. It is on the 5th Floor of the Hilton Norfolk Main, and it is a massive venue with lots of indoor and outdoor space, with a beautiful fire pit in the outdoor area for chilly nights. I first went for lunch on 04/27/2026, and it was open seating. Our service was pleasant, quick and very courteous. I had the buffalo chicken spring rolls, which were so yummy and I also had some of the Philly steak grain fries. I also attended a private company event/dinner on that same evening. For that, the food was catered and was equally delicious -- but had some things you will not find on the regular menu. Again, an overall great visit x2, and I would definitely return again. A great place to go with friends.

Atmospherically speaking, Grain is top notch. Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are chic,…read morecomfortable, and offer excellent views. The bar is located right in the center of it all and there are so many beers on tap plus fun cocktails! I visit the area on business and whenever I do, I always make a stop at Grain due to its convenient location in our usual Hilton, plus we really do have such fun here! The service is friendly and relaxed. I never feel rushed despite how busy they get. In terms of food, I have to admit it's pretty average. I recommend it for drinks and appetizers or a late bite. Every dinner I've had has been a bit lackluster. Not bad, but not great or memorable either. I tried the blackened chicken tacos this week which were a bit dry and I found the cucumber salad a strange side dish for tacos. Also had a smash burger which was overcooked. That said, the bar bites and apps were good! Mozzarella sticks, wings, fries, and dips are satisfying. All in all, I call it a 3.5/5. It's a fun spot that I continue to enjoy with my colleagues!

Came on St. Patrick's Day. The Open Faced Corned Beef and Cabbage Sandwich I had was truly…read morephenomenal and should be a permanent addition to the menu. Our servers Nick and Kevin were extremely knowledgeable and helpful with our orders. This is one of the absolutely best places to go in Norfolk.

Great vibes and well-poured drinks, but the service was extremely disappointing. One bartender in…read moreparticular was very unprofessional. I asked to close my tab twice, and on the second request she used profanity toward me and refused to return my card. Another staff member stepped in and was excellent--he helped me get my card back--but I was never charged for the drinks. When I later asked the original bartender whether my tab had been closed or paid, her response was, "I don't f****** know." Aside from that one individual, the atmosphere was good and the other staff member provided great service. Unfortunately, that experience seriously took away from what could have been a great spot.

New bartenders, new problems. These new ones are saying…read morethey're closing soon at 11:30PM And i'm left feeling guilty. Don't like it. I feel like i'm getting kicked out. I don't work a traditional schedule. I'm a registered nurse and don't have a block schedule. So help me let them know that i'm not out here everyday.

Mj's has been a go-to spot for me for many years. Great theme nights, great food and really…read morefriendly staff. Brunch is awesome and I love their food specials. I try to go at least once a week but not uncommon for me to come more often. Thanks so much!

The food and service were so good. I really think they should maybe change the ambiance a little…read morethough. Make it brighter and a little nicer . But we loved it!

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

This place was my mother's day lifesaver. I originally had reservations at another restaurant…read more After a long wait. Even having reservations. We only received our appetizers and after one hour I lost patience since it was only fish that we both ordered. My husband paid the bill and we left. He suggested this restaurant and we have eaten here several times before. We ordered my food to go. I ordered the flounder topped with crabmeat and green beans. It was delicious. I realize it was Mother's Day. So I appreciate being able to place the order to go. My husband was happy and so was I. The food hit the spot. I will be returning here for my seafood dinner whenever I'm in the area. Which is two times a year.

Just came in for the bar and a few drinks on a Sunday night. Crystal was our bartender she was…read moregreat. Relaxed environment

Our server Parker was wonderful. He was very attentive and friendly and was quick to make things…read moreright when our food wasn't to our liking. My husband had the pulled chicken but was not a fan of the BBQ sauce used to prepare it. I ordered the smokehouse bacon burger which I was not a fan of but my son really liked it so we switched sandwiches and all was right with the world. My daughter in law enjoyed her meal but really the service was the best part of our experience.

The food here is good, every single time I've come. The drink prices are great also. I don't know…read morewhy I don't come here more often! My best friend spends a lot of time in here, so I join him every so often. The service when I've been has been bar* service/late night only, so you have to go to the bar to order (which is totally fine with me!). It's a cool vibe, and I really enjoy going here!

Food was delicious! I love my french dip and the pretzel appetizer. Our server Trista was AMAZING!…read moreShe knew so much about the menu and she knew everything we needed before we even had the chance to ask! CLEANED THE PLATE

One of my friends has told me many times about Park Lane Tavern. She and her husband go there at…read moreleast once a week. They love Fish & Chips 50% off night. Each time I drive south on Kempsville Road I have tried to locate it but failed. Today after visiting my favorite ice cream spot I decided on an early dinner and set my GPS for the restaurant's address. To my surprise it was extremely visible, sitting right at the entrance to Kemps River Crossing Shopping Center. Turn into the entrance from Kempsville Road and you'll see it sitting directly on the right. It was early. So we were able to immediately get a comfortable table and extremely prompt service. Our server remembered all my special needs. She answered my fiend's questions about her preferred wine choice. Our drinks were served very quickly. The menu was extremely interesting. There were different sections for differing tastes. The Lunch/Dinner Menu has sections for Sandwiches, Soups & Salads, Small Plates, Signature Burgers, Tavern Pizza & European Comfort Foods. The latter was where my interest lay. It was a really hard choice since I could easily have ordered many of the dishes on the menu. How could I choose between the British, German & Irish entrees? After much agonizing I finally chose German. My Jägerschnitzel, a German classic, consisted of hand-flattened pork loin fried and topped with traditional onion and mushroom gravy. It was served with kraut, warm potato salad, and green beans. The large portions were perfectly prepared. I was pleased with the choice. My friend ordered the other dish I had considered: Magners® Corned Beef & Beer Braised Cabbage which consisted of Magners® cider marinated USDA corned beef brisket, slow-cooked and thinly sliced in house, paired with braised cabbage and bacon, chive whipped potatoes, and whole carrots. This will be my choice the next time I visit. The food came very quickly. In fact, too quick. I like a little time to linger over my cocktail before the food arrives. I've now learned that next time I'll wait a little longer to give the server my order. Park Lane Tavern exuded the air of a happy place. I'm not quite sure how to describe it. It's a cross between a restaurant, tavern or very large comfortable diner. The closest restaurant I've found to this was a large cozy similar type establishment on the Jersey Shore, which was obviously a hangout for locals in the off season. The only thing missing at Park Lane was their roaring fire. But Park Lane has the better menu choices. There are distinctively different sections. We were in a section that consisted of regular tables and chairs, which is ideal for those of us with bad backs and titanium knees. :). But there were no televisions in the area. There were sections of high top tables, booths and large inviting looking bars. Televisions showing sports were visible in most sections. I'd like to try one of the different sections closer to the bar rather than to be immediately taken to the more comfortable section, obviously their section in which to seat people my age.:) After dinner I did a little research on the tavern. The establishment was designed to feature the elements of a European Tavern or Pub. It has succeeded well in replicating that feel. It offers the best of both American and European cuisine. The group, which also has Taverns in Hampton & Fredericksburg, features unique beverage offering with an extensive selection of draughts from around the world. In my opinion they have completely succeeded in their goal of providing atmosphere, design, cuisine and comfort. I can't wait to return and try the Corned Beef & Cabbage.

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