This place is amazing! The service was wonderful & perfectly timed. Everyone was so nice. The ambience calm with the perfect lighting; not bright and not too dark. The food was beyond fantastic! Ordered: -Wagyu New York strip (cooked perfectly) with Mac & 6 Cheeses (pictured) -New York strip with asparagus topped with a Béarnaise sauce -Dessert special Lemon Blueberry cake (pictured) was glorious because it was perfectly balanced & chocolate cake with a raspberry sauce they dubbed "The Matilda" cake which we took to-go home (pictured). *insert Janice's "Oh .. My .. God!"* Highly recommend!! Update: since we took "The Matilda" cake to go and I tried it this morning. *insert Janice's "Oh .. My .. God!"* It is to die for! While the decadence of it is there is every facet. Decadence isn't enough to describe it. Sweet but not too sweet, moist cake that also perfectly crumbles when you need it to crumble. It's dense but airy; I didn't know the was possible for cake and their pastry chef didn't for both cakes and we had. Creamy and perfectly bitter in all the right moments of chocolate. Rich but palatable....addictive. read more

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Always a special time here by all. I thoroughly enjoy the steak, medium rare. The service almost reads your mind. I love the high quality ingredients and lovely environment! Thank you for making another special memory for my family at your restaurant. You Rock!!! read more

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The food was good and service was great. The atmosphere was very dim and cozy- romantic for a date night. The food was good.. however, I ordered my steak medium and it really was more of a rare. I lost my appetite not long after starting because it was very undercooked for my liking. I also wasn't overly impressed that my surf and turf came with the lobster on top of my steak. It tasted very fishy and I gave it to my husband. Creme brûlée was delicious. read more

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I just want to start this by saying, my friend just went to go pick up her company card (not in her name) from this establishment (that was accidentally left there two weeks ago) and the treatment she experienced was absolutely horrendous. Some of the employees started off very nice, one employee had even said she was able to pick it up no problem, so no shade to them. This has nothing to do with the food or the atmosphere. The manager was an awful communicator, he was entirely discourteous, and everything he said could've been relayed in a PROFESSIONAL manner. She didn't catch his name, but he is an older man who probably looks to be in his late 50's-60's. Again, none of this happened to me personally, but as a bystander this is enormously unnecessary. You'd think for it to be a more high end restaurant, there wouldn't be this kind of treatment. She still didn't get the card back. read more

it's my neighborhood place. I have been going there for years. Ownership has changed. had four bad meals in a row. The latest one was the last straw. The new manager was condescending and insulting. The steak was so over seasoned with salt it was inedible. He offered to make me a new steak with no seasoning. I want a plain steak. I also didn't want a salt lick. The potatoes were undercooked. read more

Service was good. Very knowledgeable and a bit over the top, but good. If you must choose, you want a server who knows the food choices and is confident about the restaurant. The layout and cleanliness of the rooms was better than average, presentation was nice; which makes you expectant of the dining experience, which this night was short. The food was average unfortunately, based on what you paid for it. It lacks portion size and quality of end products, not in line with the prices paid. Quanty was ok, and sides were good, but mains needed work. If you are paying twice as much for a steak here that say Texas Road House, you would expect the steak to be twice as good, right? Drinks were good, but a bit expensive. Bar food here is very good. Quantity and quality were better than average. Both managers did a walk-by and talked to us, which was nice. read more

I went to HH here the other day. It was super busy, but the staff were great. She was attentive and it did not take long to get our appetizers. We tried the blackened ahi tuna and wings (maple chipotle). Everything was delicious! They have high top tables for seating. They have different specials - Tuesday is prime rib night, Wednesday is ladies night and discounts on martinis. I'll go back. read more

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I actually had my wedding here. Great food, great service, and the rooms upstairs were a great place for a small intimate wedding and reception. read more

Hubby and I decided to go out to somewhere we haven't been before. We traveled from va bch and found ourselves at Riverstone Chop house in suffolk. After making sure we could get in because there is a dress code. Casual wear in the Bayside, button up shirts and fancy to the dining room. We sat at the bar in front of the oyster shucker section. They were busy large parties, people sitting outside, and the tables and Bartops were full. We patiently waited for someone to come over which took about 5 minutes, no biggie as we were watching plates go out drinks being made and could read the board specials. Bartender came over took our drink order and I was hoping she would expand on specials but she did not, no problem I can read. We ordered the steak bite app roll, Ribeye added a wedge salad, filet topped with crab and lobster with broccolini,mashed, and a sauce. The steak bite roll was nothing to scream about it was basically just steak and rice, I noticed the guy didnt put all of the steak bites brought to him for the roll into the roll, but instead left them on a plate for him to nibble on. I'll expand on that later. I will say there was a piece of steak in every slice of the roll. So maybe it wasnt suppose to all be used I dont know. As we were waiting for food yall know im always looking around and paying attention to the crew and how their business works. When we first walked in there was a gentlemen talking to a couple of ladies next to us, as the night went on we realized he was a manager. We saw him talking to different tables but not once did he say anything to us. I wish he would have because then I could have asked him why the guy who was shucking oysters wasnt wearing a glove when plating oysters after removing them from the oven. Why his towel that he was wiping the counter with NEVER saw a sanitizer bucket, and was it proper procedure for him to wipe down the oyster shucker tool with his dirty apron and put it into the holder on the counter, and to eat the steak that wasnt put into my roll as I watched him pick up the plate with the extra bites which was already missing a few pieces and take it to the back after removing the bites with his bare hand from the plate. With all the said I probably won't order anything that is prepared in this section of the "kitchen". Our food came out steaks cooked perfectly medium rare. It was warm to the touch not overly piping hot. I had to give half my crab cake to the hubby because I didnt like the mushy texture in the middle. It was good not a lot of filler at all. The wedge sald had a decent amount of toppings on it. We both had to add extra seasoning to the food that was provided on the side. We ended with a black forest cake which was rich. All in all we had a decent experience it wasnt a knock your socks off type. we would come back, however its not a OMG I have to go here place for us. Food was good, I cant speak on the bar drinks because we dont drink, the service was lacking only because they were busy, but we understand that part. So I would recommend that if you do sit in the bar area move closer to the tvs, or sit at an actual table in the bar area. read more

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This place was chosen for my birthday dinner. It has a pretty ambiance that I would describe as upscale country rustic. Our waiter was very attentive and the manger walked around to every table asking if everyone was enjoying their meal. My steak was cook to the perfect temp which was great to see. I loved my birthday gellato with candle. If you're in the area and want a good steak, I reccomend this spot. read more

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Great brunch!! Myself and friends dined here last month for the restaurant's first time hosting brunch. Overall, it was good. I ordered the shrimp and grits and a holiday drink or two. River Stone is definitely a jewel in Suffolk. My favorite time to visit is for happy hour. And dine at the bar. The vibes are always high. The happy hour menu features drinks and food at great prices. Some of my favs: the egg rolls, the sliders and all the drinks :) Parking is never an issue. The staff is always friendly and ready to make your dining experience memorable. I highly recommend you check them out. While dining at the bar, around the bar is cool, the table seating in the dining room is a pleasure too. I have not ventured upstairs, but one day I will and I'll let you know. Have fun and enjoy life :) read more

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My man surprised me with a visit here on my Birthday 8/25!!! "Grown & Oh So Sexy" ambiance throughout this entire establishment. The host opened the entrance doors and welcomed us in. Charlie was our waiter and my God how knowledgable an individual he is. You can tell that his passion is amongst the chophouse industry. The way he was firing off that menu. I'm talking about he's a man that truly knows his beef lol. Those slabs of steak aren't for the weak. The presentation alone was EVERYTHING!!! Everyone around seemed to be enjoying themselves. We started with the soup du jour which consists mainly of chicken, potatoes and bacon! DELECTABLE!!!!! 10/10 I recommend. The chef stuck his entire foot in that dish lol! My man and I did the Surf -N-Turf as our main entrees. Mines consisted of an 8 oz Filet Mignon topped with tasty crab and lobster and canes with a side of smashed potatoes and a huge stalk of broccolini! My man substituted his toppings for steamed shrimp instead and they were jumbo. We both went with the medium-well cooking option. Greatest decision by far due to the fact it comes a little charred! Extremely tender and succulent. Seasoned to Gods! Another 10/10 WE RECOMMEND!!! I ordered a strawberry lemon drop and it was perfection. Left with the chocolate German cake for dessert. Overall, the aesthetic of this establishment and its atmosphere was all phenomenal. I would come back time and time again. Thanks for catering to us for my special day. The free birthday ice cream was a major plus. I appreciate it all!!!! read more

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I'm never disappointed when I dine here. The staff is friendly and helpful. Lots of cocktail and drink choices. A handful of cocktails. The high top bar seating area adjacent to the outdoor patio is casual with its own version of menu items in addition to a few from the main dining room menu. The magic is in the main dining area where you are spoiled with attention. Your every whisper becomes a reality. Someone in my party asked me if I'd ever tried a certain item - I had not. Our server brought out a sample with multiple utensils for the entire table to try it. I love that level of care and attention. The non steak options also stand up to the steaks so don't feel limited by the beef forward menu. Everything is seasoned wonderfully and presented at temperature perfection. Great place to for a special occasion, even better place for an any day quality dining experience. read more

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I wish I could leave a review on the food however I wasn't able to order anything. Even though they are open at 4:15pm you can't order off the right side of the menu until 5:00pm. That pretty much left appetizers and salads. I drove 20 minutes out of my way because the menu looks amazing. I know 4:15 is early for dinner but I was starving. Oh well. If you're wanting a steak don't go until later in the evening. read more

Went here after a full day of family events and it was a treat to cool off and enjoy a good meal. Casual-ish if you ask me. They have a dress code which makes it seem like business casual is proper but sadly that was not the case. Dress code says no ball caps yet a few males had them on. Service was excellent and the drinks were quite tasty. We shared some apps for the table and they were well prepared. I recall the calamari as being exceptional. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we had a range of seafood, chicken, and steaks. No complaints except my steak which was nicely done but served just more than room temperature. Overall, I'd say a good time and a fine place but a little overpriced considering the lack of adherence to the dress code and tepid steak. read more

Very meh experience. Went before the rush on a Wed. for apps and drinks. Haven't been there in a while. Dingy, hot and smelled stale. The tuna came out grey and gross. The second dish was much better. The cheese plate was very disappointing and nothing like I've had in the past (weird broccoli and very average cheese featured.) Ordered a glass of chard during happy hour expecting the HH price and was informed only the riesling was included, this was not specified on their table topper. All wine drinkers would expect a house chard would be included. Spent over $100 for 2 people. Not going back. The martinis were yummy and the wings didn't suck (the only saving grace.) KUDOS TO THE BARTENDER. read more

The service here is painfully slow. The food is ok; nothing special. Don't expect to get out in less than an hour and a half for two people. They appear to be trying to be "high end" in an area that doesn't really reflect that. Perhaps if the service was better and the food was reflective of the price, I would try it again. read more

The food is alright and is a great place to get away from people and have a drink on some nights. The ambiance is very nice and is a great place to relax at. Although not all but some of the servers are absolutely horrible. read more

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This was a milestone birthday, and the general manager, and the server made sure that the experience was absolutely perfect. I enjoyed myself immensely, my family was overjoyed with the kindness that was shown to me, and the taste of the food was fabulous. The steaks were cooked to perfection. The sides were Given extra attention as well. The appetizers and desserts were plentiful. There wasn't anything that wasn't the very best it could be. I enjoyed every moment of my birthday, thank you! I will always come back and as you know, I am a customer for life!! read more

River Stone Chophouse was an amazing experience. A true chophouse, our server brought out a butcher block with every cut of meat and shared how they're cut, seasoned, and prepared. Our server was friendly and professional. It's a great atmosphere for a date night, but they also have a bar seating area for something more casual. Everything was prepared to perfection and so delicious. No matter what you order, I'm sure you'll love it. We were too full for dessert, but the menu looked amazing. We'll absolutely be back soon! read more

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We celebrated our company's Christmas party here. What a treat. The restaurant was very spacious and designed for just these occasions. We were upstairs is a private room. The menu was preselected with two salad options, three main course dishes, and cheesecake for dessert. We had a very nice appetizer spread as well. I went with the Filet and Shrimp main. Cook temp medium rare. It was perfect. Accompanied by mashed potatoes and broccolini. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. Service was fantastic. They were rolling to keep everything hydrated and never left an empty dish lingering. This was really enjoyable. I highly recommend you check them out! read more

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That 8oz sirloin was magical! Drinks were very good. Also tried the calamari and the Shirt rib and macaroni appetizer, which soft, tender, and good flavor. Great vibe, and excellent service. read more

Had them back in October.... EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL!!! I had the ribeye sandwich... my son didn't eat his cheesecake because he was full LOL so he gave it to me.... OMG BEST CHEESECAKE I HAVE EVER HAD!!! I was staying at Hilton Garden Inn down the street.... Food was so good I was in a COMA read more

Visited River Stone on a date night, and I would definitely return. The staff was excellent from the moment we entered to the moment we left. Our waiter Bill was great - friendly, attentive, made good recommendations, great conversation. We had the Scottish Salmon and NY strip steak along with the brussel sprouts and smashed potatoes. Everything was great. No complaints what so ever. Drink wise we had the strawberry lemon drop and old fashion - both very good! I would definitely visit the restaurant again... would like to sit outside by the fire pits next time! read more

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What a great experience I been here like 4 times twice for happy hour and twice for dinner in it's been a pleasant experience I definitely would recommend this place. read more

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My wife and I visited Riverstone Chophouse on February 13 and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was excellent. We both ordered the 17-oz ribeye, which initially came out a little more rare than we prefer, but our server, Alain G., immediately took the steaks back to the kitchen. When they were returned, they were absolutely perfect. Alain G. was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and professional--and made sure we had a great evening. We will certainly return. - Michael Jones read more

I can't believe I've never posted a yelp review for this place, as I've lived in the area for more than a decade and regularly eat here! If you are looking for a more upscale dining experience with top-notch food, then this is the place to go in the Smithfield/Suffolk area. Along with Vintage Tavern and Decoys, this place takes a lot of pride in serving locally-sourced fresh ingredients expertly prepared. There is a different menu for the dining room than in the bar, as the bar is really geared towards a "happy hour" vibe with working professionals dropping by after work. The oysters are always superb and beautifully presented. I have had nearly everything on the menu and can recommend all of it. The steaks have always been perfectly cooked and all of the side dishes are good enough to nearly steal the show! Highly recommend. read more

Solid 4.5 I've always wanted to check this place out. Went here on a whim as a buddy and I have been going around trying all the major steak places in the area. So coming in, it's quite nice for sure. The visual aesthetics of this place definitely set it up for an elevated experience. Looking at the menu and servings, it's a tapas style serving and you have to be prepared to spend a bit (but that's given ahead of time if you're reading the $$$ amount. What's neat is that they do things like a traditional chophouse and do the cuts on-site. Kind of a neat flair and you can definitely taste the difference in the cut of the steak. So overall, the food was very delicious. The server we had was amazing and super friendly. The cuts of the meat were on point and the sides we ordered we very good. Expect to spend about $60 a person and if you're good with it, then it's all good. Come out to enjoy. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Fancy chophouse with a intimate feel. Definitely a step up if you're looking for something boujee Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no read more

Always great food on the expensive side other wise i be there weekly. Hoply they can adjust some specials or something. read more

I chose Riverstone Chophouse for my husband's birthday dinner, and unfortunately what should have been a special evening was overshadowed by poor service, food quality issues, and overall guest management from start to finish. Early in the evening, before we were even seated, we were told the restaurant was already out of several basic menu items such as crab dip and mac and cheese. This was during early dinner service, not close to closing time, which immediately set a disappointing tone and forced our group to settle for items we would not have otherwise ordered. Because this was my first time dining here, I was uncomfortable placing a deposit or card on file for a reservation. I called ahead and arrived over an hour early, alone, to confirm accommodations and was assured the restaurant could accommodate my party of 12 at 6:30. When we arrived as a group, we were seated fairly quickly, which I appreciated. However, we then waited at least 15 minutes without being greeted, offered menus, or acknowledged. Drinks also took an unusually long time to arrive. We had children with us and specifically requested that their meals come out quickly. Instead, the kids waited nearly two hours for chicken tenders. During this time, we consistently watched smaller nearby tables receive prompt service, frequent check-ins, and timely food delivery while our table was repeatedly overlooked. I feel it is important to share that our party was a group of 12 people of color, and the contrast in service compared to smaller white parties around us was noticeable. Whether intentional or not, the difference in service and attentiveness added to an already uncomfortable experience. As paying guests celebrating a birthday, we expected to be treated with the same level of care and respect as every other table. I ordered oysters as an appetizer, which arrived with no utensils, sauces, lemon, or setup of any kind. Despite asking multiple times, nothing was brought. When entrées finally arrived, my New York strip steak was barely warm while the plate itself was extremely hot. The scalloped potatoes were undercooked, hard, and every slice had a large rotten spot in the center, making them completely inedible. I was unable to eat at all that evening. To make matters worse, the stool I was sitting on was broken and unsafe. When I stood up at the end of the night, the entire cushion slipped out from under me, and I nearly fell. Before leaving, I spoke with the manager and expressed that I wish I had been told earlier that the restaurant was not prepared to properly accommodate our group. I do want to give credit where it is due, the manager did comp my entire meal, as well as my husband's meal and the children's meals, which I appreciated. While that gesture was acknowledged, the overall experience was still deeply disappointing, especially for a birthday celebration. For these reasons, I am leaving a two-star review and hope this feedback is taken seriously so future guests do not have a similar experience. read more

Server was an odd fellow who rattled off loudly way too many specials and details we couldn't remember. Proceeded to show us the steaks on a board to choose cuts and recommendations of seasons, finishes, and other things. Wanted to tell my friend and I that he wouldn't butterfly our filet mignons. I said actually- I will have it butterflied and made medium well. As if to think it cannot be done he scuffed. I'm a retired chef. I know it can be done. I have paid much more for steaks than this place and made more expensive cuts for my consumers the way they wanted. Our steaks were bland. They came butterflied and past well done. He had an attitude the rest of the time. We were a party of 5 adults and all 5 of us had expensive steaks. The men at the table had rare steaks and still, they weren't tasty. None of us were impressed so it wasn't "on me because I ordered my steak overcooked". The Brussels sprouts were very good I will say that. The dining area was pretty and there's a dress code- posted at the hostess desk- although I saw multiple couples in clothing that wasn't appropriate. The waiter is so loud there's no dining peace. The bar looked beautiful but we didn't go in there to stay. We went there the first time and last time. We would rather go to Schlesinger's. read more

I love this place!! One of my favorites in Hampton roads area, the food is always great. It's always a good environment and the service is top tier They also have a good happy hour and daily specials read more

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As per usual River Stone delivers excellent quality and experience!! If you've never had an upscale dining experience make a reservation here!! They will run you a pretty penny but it's worth it! Typically my husband and I spend about $250-$300 each visit including the tip. This experience we arrived a little early so we hung out in the lounge until the main dining area opened and it's truly a lounge vibe. Once we were seated our waitress gave us the specials and brought out a complement of the chef cream cheese crostini I think it was. It was delicious whatever it was. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary so they brought us complementary champagne and grape. 10/10 experience. The steak was DELICIOUS! So good even my toddler enjoyed it as leftovers read more

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I have been here multiple times. We typically have Carly who's PHENOMENAL. We had Joanne who immediately was not pleasant and was very sarcastic when we had questions about items on the menu. We had the prime rib special. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. This was the first time of many that I've been asked to box my own food. Which I'm totally fine with, but it threw us off. The dessert order was messed up and then she left in the middle of me talking about the dessert. Which was never fixed may I add. She walked by us multiple times getting other checks and checking on other tables. However, we waited for a box and to get the check for close to 15 minutes. Overall the service was meh. The atmosphere was great. The food was amazing per usual. read more

Food was amazing! Sides you can share, steaks that were sized like they are supposed to be and great selection! Customer service was great and our waitress was on it! And Ambiance was a quaint, nicely set up, not on top of each other... There is a dress code, but not strict, just no PJs, sweats, hoodies... so no beach and bum clothes... just take a shower and no holes. One rule they need is no cell phones on speaker... WAS super annoying! read more

Delicious food, wonderful ambiance and excellent, attentive service. Kind highly recommend for a special evening out.

First review out of Florida so I'm excited, my dad's wife brought me to this cute little spot. The ambience is very chill and it wasn't too busy (went around 6:30ish). I love that they have a one page menu with great options and a separate drink menu with several options. I got the peach mango sangria which is absolutely delicious. Very light and sweet, had peaches in it as well which was a nice touch. I asked my server Taylor what he recommended and he definitely knows his menu, very knowledgeable and made a really great one with the Ny strip steak(I ordered it medium) with a blue cheese butter with roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon onion jam. Whew let me tell yawl how my mouth is exploding with happiness as this meal was so full of flavor. My steak was made to perfection and the Brussels were beautifully charred and loaded with fresh crispy bacon and onions. I couldn't even eat it all in one sitting lol. I rate my entire experience 10/10 Great way to start my vacation!!!! read more

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I came here for my birthday. Multiple flies inside, app was mid, ordered a steak, and for this to be a chop house, the steak was disgusting. If you're going to spend money, especially, on a steak then I would recommend going to The Butchers Son located in Chesapeake. Blows this place out of the water by a long shot. read more

Went last night for date night/father's day and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We got to our reservation a little early so we got a cocktail at the bar while we waited. We both ordered the pineapple margarita. Once we were seated at our table we received great service from both Jennifer and Toni. Both were very sweet and friendly. They even sent over their manager who was is a sommelier to explain a good wine pairing for our main course. We ordered the oysters Rockefeller, we split a Caesar salad and had the surf and turf for two (which was AMAZING!). For dessert we had the vanilla crème brûlée, which may have been the best crème brûlée I've ever had, and espresso martinis. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Visited here about a month ago on a work trip, service was phenomenal and the guys behind the bar were awesome. Ordered a rib eye medium rare with sides and an app and you can tell they cook the steak too cold almost fresh out of a very cold fridge without warming prior to cooking. Very rare center with an almost well done ring around the outside. Everything still tasted great and the oyster special was fresh but I can get a better temp on a steak at home. You can see from others photos this isn't a one off thing. read more