I had a great experience here! The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and well organized, and the…read morestaff was fast, friendly, and knew the menu inside and out. The food arrived promptly, was prepared perfectly, and everything we tried was delicious. The collard greens were the highlight for me--they tasted like someone's grandmother had been cooking them all day for a Sunday family gathering. I'm very particular about my collards, and these were top-notch! I'm not even local, but this restaurant has officially made my "worth the drive" list. I'll definitely be coming back to try brunch next time!

Pulease, tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-star reviews…read more I was recently looking for a restaurant with BBQ beef ribs and came across 'Smoke'. I looked at the reviews and knew I had to give it a try. When we arrived, my wife and I were quickly seated by the Host. And then we waited. And waited. About 10 min later, I told the Host that we had not seen a waitress yet. He was apologetic and promised to find them for us. A few minutes later, the Waiter showed up and took our orders. I fully planned to order the beef ribs, but the cost of $38 was so far outside the norm that I just couldn't do it. (They actually have a sampler platter that costs $66!!) I ended up ordering the half BBQ chicken, BBQ beans and potato salad. My wife ordered the pulled pork platter, sweet potato fries and Mac & Cheese. Both orders came out quickly, but the first thing I noticed about my dinner was that I was having to 'saw' my chicken to eat it. Most BBQ chicken I have ordered at other restaurants is tender to falling apart. But this one definitely fought back, and though the flavor was not bad, I kept having to add the table-side BBQ sauce (which was good) to flavor it. The beans were nothing special- they were BBQ beans. Frankly the best part of my order was the potato salad which was quite good - a bit more mayonnaisey than normal potato salad, but I found that I actually liked that aspect of it. A couple of times during the meal, the waiter stopped by to see if we needed anything which was good to see. My wife said her pulled pork was okay but also needed supplemental BBQ sauce. She said the Mac and cheese was good, but that the sweet potato fries were overcooked. She ended up not eating them which is very unusual for her. Towards the end of the meal, I ran out of tea and started looking for the waiter. When he did show up, I asked for a refill. He disappeared for an interminable amount of time and then finally returned with our bill. I was still sitting there with an unfinished meal and an empty glass, and still had to remind him that I still needed a refill, and had been waiting for it for a while. He admitted that he had forgotten it, but then actually sat down next to us, seeming to have problems entering our bill in their handheld 'point of sale' device. I asked him again if he could get my drink first. He finally handed me the device to pay the bill and dashed off. He was gone a while again, with me still waiting on my drink. I finally just gave up finishing the meal without something to wash it down with. The Waiter finally came back with a 'tea to go' for me. Though I had planned to order desert for the two of us, we just paid the bill and left, checking off one more restaurant that does not understand that they are in the food AND customer service business. So again, someone tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-stars.

I went here with a few friends for a nice afternoon out. I decided on the crab cake sandwich and…read morefries. The sandwich was okay, but the fries could have been hotter and crispier, for sure. My one friend really enjoyed the fried calamari She ordered as her lunch. Two friends ordered the fried shrimp, and one was happy but one had to have the shrimp cooked longer. The friend that ordered a salad enjoyed it as well. Our waitress was awesome. Very friendly and engaging and helpful. The atmosphere is shore-y - you can dine in or sit outside by the water. I have been here once a few years ago and remember liking it then, too. I'd like to go back and try them for dinner sometime. In the area, Check them Out!

This is our first time there and we absolutely loved it. The food was great and the service was…read morewonderful. We are looking forward to going back there more often.

We stop here first every year for vacation. We know that the food and service is going to be…read moreamazing every time. The waiter we had was great. Very personable and attentive. Probably our favorite since we've been coming. The place is very cool. Always gets me in the mood for vacation and seafood. The tacos. Chicken tacos are big and filling. The sauce is very tasty and the slaw isn't super mayonnaise based like some. The bang bang shrimp taco was really good. I loved the spicy sauce. The rockfish taco was very good too. Spicy slaw was pretty good as well. The black beans were just black beans. But i liked them. My little one loved the buttered noodles. Especially when he brought out shaved parm cheese. We will continue to come back here every year.

So this was my first experience her and I wasn't impressed. When I arrived, three hosts were…read moresitting in a both; even though there was a sign saying wait to be seated, my aunt continued to walk because we should have been greeted when we opened the door. We told there would be a thirty minute wait even though there were so many open tables. It was not crowded and there was noone waiting to be seated. We were offered to sit at the bar or hightop tables. The waitress clearly was overwhelmed and did her best. The food was very good. Everything came out fine. The atmosphere was very modern but the floor is very sticky. When you walked your shoes gave the sticky sound. I wasn't overly impressed for my first experience. We will try it again

A friend of mine scheduled a get-together at this restaurant located in the Phoebus area of Hampton…read morelast Friday. It's high-end, which I barely touch due to pricing, but it does not hurt to try something new. Let's see how the evening went. After our entire party arrived, we were all promptly seated. Inside, the decor is perfect. From the bar to the dining area, everything was spotless. You can tell the staff really cares about keeping the place tidy. And they had New Orleans-style music playing through the sound system. Very relaxing. After looking through the menu, I was ready to place my order. I chose their fish special, which was salmon with veggies and a sauce (forgot the name). This dish was very good. It was probably the best cooked salmon I've ever had. When you see seafood with the perfect crust and a lot of flavor, you're in heaven. It did have a small bone and I felt it lacked the amount of squash and zucchini, but again, a wonderful meal. There was one situation which resulted in only a 4-star review. Out of curiousity, I saw on Facebook that they offered $5 discounts. I did let my party know and we were all ready to use them when the bill was ready. But the staff told us the discount was to be used on a table rather than an individual ticket. When we looked both on Facebook and our personal emails, none of that verbage was mentioned. Not trying to sound harsh, but please be sure to state every detail foe customers. We do want to find ways to save some cash out of our wallets. Except for the discount mishap, the visit turned out well. I can say I'll be back to give them anothee go-around. Till next time :)

Our second time here and it appears they have a rotating menu bc there was already new stuff on the…read moremenu. This time I got the grilled lobster and it was fantastic!

My boyfriend and I decided to stop by Pour Girls on a Saturday around 6pm. When we walked in, it…read morewas pretty packed so we stood at the front, waiting for someone to greet us. After a couple minutes, no one greeted us so I had to literally find someone to seat us. After I walked over to get someone's attention, a server found us a seat and wiped down the table for us. We were given some time to look over the menu and we decided to start with drinks and appetizers. We ordered the Dolce Vita Margarita, a Whiskey Sour and the Tuna Bites, ordered medium. The drinks were okay and the Tuna Bites were actually pretty good, but unfortunately, some were cooked well done while others were slightly medium rare. For our entrees, we chose the Crab Cake Dinner with Girl Sprouts & Mashed Potatoes and the Rasta Pasta. The Rasta Pasta came out first and had great flavor but it was lacking that jerk seasoning taste that you would get from traditional "Rasta Pasta". My sides were then brought out and the Girl Sprouts were great but the Mashed Potatoes definitely needed some salt. I was then served a Crab Cake Sandwich, which I didn't order, so I had to wait another 10 mins for my Crab Cakes, which came out a little burnt. Overall, I wish I can say I had a better experience. We also had to wait quite a while for our server to bring over some waters. She was very nice but just kept forgetting. This spot is very cute and has a nice vibe so it could've just been an off night but I'm not sure if I would return.

Had a great time having brunch here! the atmosphere was chill and fun and we got great service. The…read morefood was quite yummy and I enjoyed the strawberry mimosa as well :)

Years ago, Sophia and I ate here for lunch and liked what we ordered. Just over the weekend, we…read morestopped by just for the 2nd time for a repeat. The two of us hardly travel to Poquoson, but drove to the area to check out another place for dessert. Let's see how this visit turned out. We were greeted by the staff when we walked inside. They had a lot of customers for lunch and were busy serving them at tables and the bar area. The decor was well kept and spotless. You can tell they take really good care of the business. After a few minutes lookimg over the menu, we were ready to order. I selected the Pork Belly Cuban sandwich which came with their homemade chips. It was a really good lunch. Both the pork belly and sliced ham were cooked very well and plenty. I forgot what sauce they included (I believe it was chimichurri) really elevated the flavor in my opinion. And there was enough chips as a side which were crunchy and full. Sophia ordered a chili dog which she enjoyed. 1631 had us full for lunch. We'll be sure to stop by the next time we're in town. Till next time :)

This is such a lovely gem in Poquoson. The ambiance is comfortable and cozy with darker features…read moreand lower lighting. It can become busy during the dinner time hour but generally its not difficult to find seating. The servers are super friendly and dont rush you. The food comes out pretty quickly and my favorite are the homemade tortilla chips and queso.

Kyle did his thing with this spot. I love the aesthetics in here . Perfect for a date night or…read moregirls night. I came with my daughter and we loved it . I got the Nanas chicken and she got the shrimp and grits . I couldn't leave without the bread pudding . I have been a fan since his food truck at Sly Clyde. Our service was great and quick since we came at opening Saturday morning .

Found this place while visiting our son and glad we have a new spot to go to when we come back…read more Parking was pretty easy early Saturday evening. Not sure how to describe the vibe- clean modern feel with a touch of cozy here and there - like the sofa when u first walk in. Pros: Cool sofa for waiting on a table or maybe cocktails? Krista was our server and she was delightful. Friendly and helpful - let us know her favorites and got our order in quickly since we couldn't take too long. Nice cocktail selection and even better range for apps and mains. Loved the ahi tuna flatbread!! Our favorite of the apps. Could have ordered for dinner and left very happy since it cost less too lol. Seared scallops were delicious- the sauce and fresh corn were amazing. Shrimp and grits had an impressive depth of flavor and the spinach and tomatoes were a unique addition. The black bass was also very good. Cons Prices on the higher side even for a fancy restaurant in Richmond. Didn't love the complimentary bread and butter: I appreciated trying to make the butter something unique- going for savory and sweet the white chocolate and herbs but the white chocolate didn't really work for us as an ingredient. Felt like the bread should've been crusty for butter like this and not the soft rolls they served. Didn't care for the pork belly appetizer. Instead of being crispy, it was just tough.

This place is amazing! The service was wonderful & perfectly timed. Everyone was so nice. The…read moreambience 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.

Always a special time here by all. I thoroughly enjoy the steak, medium rare. The service almost…read morereads 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!!!