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    Mini Mac Plate
    Leah C.

    If I could give more than 5 stars trust me I would when I say I've never had such an impressive mac and cheese from a restaurant not to mention this place specializes in it and doesn't just offer it as a side item. There was thought put into the recipe I actually preferred it over the chicken tender and that is a rarity for me to say. My one complaint would be the chicken tender was way too salty for my taste still quality chicken don't get me wrong. I would go here like every weekend if it weren't for me living 30min away from the heavenly restaurant. Next time I will only be ordering the Mac and cheese as I couldn't get enough of it the first time.

    4 tenders with bacon Mac. And loaded Kamikaze fries!
    Chris B.

    Tender mac got your back! This is comfort food for sure! Everything is made fresh to order, tenders were perfectly fried and juicy. Mac and cheese was moist and tasty. They even have different flavors of Mac and cheese. I also tried the loaded fries, so good I had trouble sharing with anyone. Service was great, owner ran the register so its definitely a small business. The place is small and there are tables to eat in, but it seems most people take out. I'm going back for more, but I won't tell anyone so I won't have to share! =)

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    Bryan T.

    Saw this place on another random food group, one on Facebook so it's been on my list. Finally made it out. The service was outstanding the staff friendly and the menu simple yet effective. It took a bit of time to get food, about 20 minutes but it was worth it. The food came out hot and delicious.

    3 tender Mac combo + Zucchini (soft opening)
    Jodie M.

    Today was the soft opening! Tried the MacNcheese 3 combo: 2 chicken tenders & 1 zucchini. Mac is tender, I definitely recommend the zucchini. The breading-like tempura batter is seasoned and fried just right- not mushy. Cheese is gooey deliciousness, there's a secret seasoning (more than salt and pepper) that makes this dish better than homemade!

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    Bomb food for a good price point, only thing that sucks is they close early! Nice people usually too

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    3 years ago

    Amazing tenders. Amazing fries!!! Easy to order and totally worth the wait!!! Super cool establishment!!!

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    2 years ago

    I would love to try but they're literally closed every day of the week it seems like, this is my 5th time coming and they're closed again .

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    3 years ago

    They truly care about the quality of food. Every tender is checked for proper internal temp and they taste great.

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    Chicken was amazing. However, the man n cheese was not. We were so disappointed it was dry with no flavor.

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    Excellent food and quick service! So happy to have a good food option in the neighborhood!!

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    4.2(114 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Yum! Impressed with…read morethis place. The chicken was very good; thick and juicy high quality chicken breasts. We easily found a nice table outside and ordered quickly - my husband chose a Chicken Slider, I had the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich and we ordered my baby girl a kid's meal of grilled cheese. I was impressed with the size of her kid's meal - it came with a decent-sized sandwich, huge portion of fries, a small kid's soda and a small custard. It was actually a pretty significant portion and my husband loved helping her finish it. Ha. I really enjoyed my husband's slider and the salads on the menu looked delish. My Nashville hot chicken sandwich was good, but a bit too hot for me, I did think the chicken was delicious. Hubs and I were both impressed with the quality and will happily come back again next time we're on this side of town. Used the restroom to change my daughter and they have a diaper changing station in the bathroom (a must for me now).

    A great fried chicken spot!…read more This restaurant offers a great selection for fried chicken sandwiches, lots of unique options! The fries are also good no matter how you get them. I love the selection of sauces, they really make the meal! The only negative thing about this restaurant is every time my husband gets a sandwich that comes out piping hot and my chicken tenders come out barely lukewarm. So much so we've once asked for replacements, which the staff was so great and accommodating. Very chill vibe, clean tables, and they're always playing great music. We always dine in when we stop by. The custard is also great! Love the sauces, love the sandwiches!

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    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    3.6(53 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    My visits to the Raising Cane's Chesapeake location were two different experiences. The first was…read morea solid 5. The second was rounded up to 4. The food was equally good both times. I chose the Chicken Tenders Box Combo both visits. It consists of 4 large pieces of tender juicy chicken & true Deep South Cole Slaw prepared with a light sauce, just like I grew up with. Also included were Crinkle Cut French Fries & awesome Texas Toast. I opted out of their Special Sauce, which I am told is delicious by those who like dipping Chicken Fingers. Lemonade, which is really good, was my drink choice. Perhaps the difference in the visits has to do with time of day. The first visit was mid afternoon, having had a doctor's appointment in close proximity. The personnel were friendly & welcoming. What must have been the manager told us we should come back the next week, on their First Anniversary. We decided to support the restaurant on their Anniversary, meeting friends who lived in Chesapeake. The drive from the Shore Dr corridor to Greenbrier at rush hour was much longer than anticipated. So it was in the midst of the dinner hour when we arrived. The restaurant was extremely busy. The staffing seemed similar to our mid afternoon visit, which wasn't quite adequate to handle the dinner hour level of business. It wasn't an Anniversary crowd. My Chesapeake friends indicated that the restaurant was always that busy. The food tray came so quickly that I was still talking to one of their pleasant personnel, maybe a manager. Although we were able to order quickly, very soon there was a long line snaking past our table towards the back of the store. I was shocked when we left the restaurant at the extremely long line of cars waiting to go through the drive thru. The parking lot of the restaurant didn't come close to containing it. Told that it was always like this, I understood that the staff must be struggling to handle that many customers at one time. One big complaint on my second visit is that one of their 2 unisex, spacious bathrooms was completely out of toilet paper & paper towels. The soap dispenser had the front taken off, obviously by a patron trying to find soap. The inside replaceable plastic bag of soap refills had been squeezed, obviously in an attempt to get the last of the soap remaining. I planned to tell an employee the state of that bathroom but they were so busy that I decided to just return to my table. Obviously this was a good location choice for a Raising Cane's. But I do think they should increase their staffing level during the busy dinner hours. The location was filled with framed Chesapeake History. It was fun to walk around and see the articles & pictures. One was even a page from the 1955 Oscar Smith High School Yearbook. I'll return to this location both for takeout after a doctor appointment or to meet my Chesapeake friends. But I'll definitely leave earlier or take a different route. And I look forward to the opening of their planned Lynnhaven location.

    Raising Cane's in Chesapeake is consistently one of the best fast food spots in the area. The store…read moreis clean, nicely decorated, and always has a welcoming atmosphere. It's actually so pleasant inside that I often prefer to dine in because the drive-thru line tends to stretch out into the road due to its popularity. The service here is always friendly, fast, and enjoyable. The staff genuinely seem to care about creating a positive experience. As for the food, it's exactly what you'd hope for.

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    Neat Bird

    4.1(261 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Love, LOVE, LOVE!!!! @neatbirdva is always bringing the noise AND the funk, with their delish nugs…read moreand cocktails, and the quirky ambiance, with a side of Bob Ross * Sand shark, one of my fave cocktails * Nuggs, with their magic *fairy dust* (with miso ginger, of course!) * Bob Ross, on the TV They're banging out the old fashioneds at the bar, and have a great happy hour! This is a MUST in Chesapeake!

    This has become our new regular. We have been coming almost weekly since my last review and I…read morewanted to update. Old fashioneds are still great! They are my husband's go to drink. I usually get a martini, also great! and add in Gluten Free offerings and I'm sold! The wait staff are always so friendly and helpful. They have lunch specials which I have tried a few and have never been disappointed. I don't have a go to but the last time we went I enjoyed the Spanish chicken & rice and it was amazing. You get a decent serving so it usually ends up being a few meals for me. My husband got the crispy chicken sandwich with pickles on the side. He may not like them but I do! They are some of the best :D And we always get some of the homemade honey mustard sauce on the side for their fries. We have never been disappointed and I have not had an issue with their gluten free offerings. This is one of our faves and we will continue to come back over and over :)

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    Lava - Spring Roll (2PC)

    Lava

    3.5(26 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    The food it's amazing. We enjoyed the Hibachi Chicken, Hibachi Combo and Teriyaki Chicken Wings &…read moreFries and it was all outstanding. The Decor is minimal but very cool and relaxing. The service was outstanding. The staff was pleasant and friendly. Will def return for another meal.

    It is very random and eclectic inside the restaurant. It is either neurotically or chaotically…read moredecorated. You decide. You have claw machines, a British telephone booth, a bear brick painting painted like Iron man next to a neon "good vibes" sign and a large comfy sofa in the front in case you want to take a nap after eating their delicious chicken. Placing all judgment aside based purely on the aesthetic environment, this place makes some slamming soy garlic chicken and some tasty fries! That's all you need to know. Service was pleasant and the one gentleman seemed to be hustling bringing out people's food to their tables or calling out their numbers. The lady at the register kept the line moving. It wasn't busy when we initially ordered, but then there was an influx of customers out of nowhere! Initially I thought the price was kind of steep for 6 pieces of chicken but then I saw the size and they are huge! I added a side of fries and a drink and it came to a total of $17 and some change. If you dine in there are free refills. One of my friends came back to our table with a mini cup of ice cream. Apparently they have a freezer of ice cream and popsicles that are complimentary! So that was a nice added touch! They offer military discounts! Just show your ID! I asked. Not too soon after, I heard a gentleman that had purchased food prior to me comment out loud that he wish he knew that earlier. I just always try to ask wherever I go, the worst they can say is no. ‍ I don't go to Chesapeake often, but if i'm ever out this way, I would definitely stop by again. The entrance is a bit confusing when driving up. While it faces the main street of Battlefield Blvd you have to turn at the traffic light and go behind another building that's adjacent to it, just make sure you don't overshoot and miss the turn. This place seemed to have a lot of not so great reviews or were a mixed bag, but I figured it was at the point of I'm just going to figure this out myself and experience it. I'm glad I did.

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    3.6(25 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Dollar Hits Filipino Grill is a textbook definition of a hole in the wall restaurant. It is…read moreliterally tucked away in a gas station but it needs to shine. This small family owned business has something going on with their value offerings of Filipino cuisine. Now since it is a smaller operation and setup, it does not have the same variety as other bigger Filipino restaurant establishments in the area but it does not lack the flavor. I stopped in for some BBQ sticks and they are reasonably priced. I also noticed they had a full menu with pancit and items that are assumed to be made to order. They do not have much selection but I'm sure with time they will expand. I ordered the chicken and pork bbq sticks and it came out quickly. The meats were tender and marinated and the sauces of vinegar and chili sauce were a perfect match! I even placed an advance order for a future gathering due to the value of it. I will make sure to stop there every time I am in the area for some goodies. Please give it a shot everyone and give this small business a boost!

    I heard they give you big portions at this place, so I had to try it. Located inside Magics Mini…read moreMart. There's no seating so it's "to go" only. The service was spot on. First things first..If you want any pork items you've got to get there early, cause it seems to be the first thing gone. So I opt for the "5pc lumpia beef with pancit". And ordered a side of "Chicken Stick", cause they we're already out of pork. Wow! They do not skimp, just take a look at the pics. The lumpia is a good size. It's not like a half size lumpia plus you get 5pcs. Now....the taste of the lumpia was too salty. I couldn't eat the rest. But the pancit with the chicken topping over it was delicious! The chicken stick was delicious tasty, and not dry at all. I would come back, and try other dishes. But the lumpia was way too salty. If they can cut down on all that salt it would be perfect.

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    The Original Soul Food Cafe - Shrimp dinner with Mac and cheese and yams

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    4.3(15 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    It a little ghost kitchen food spot. The catfish was good. I enjoyed the Mac/cheese. The yams were…read morenot bad, but okay. The flavors were definitely there without being overly salted, however my husband got the pork chop and said it was tough and a little dry. Service wasn't rude just don't expect anything friendly. I would order here again tho

    Whelp I finally got a chance to stop into this most talked about establishment. I must say I was…read moreimpressed. It gave me the community all came together on one accord to make something happen with a for the people by the people vibe. There are 3 restaurants and a juice bar so no matter what you're in the mood for they go you covered. While I waited on my food I slid to the back to grab a birthday drink where the bartender Doc filled me in on the happenings. So every night. Starting with Tuesdays is Karaoke, Thursdays- Line Dancing, Friday night is Soca night, Saturday-Hip Hop and R&B. I was in there on a Monday which happened to be my birthday had my birthday shot and the music was on point. They have a hookah lounge and over sized and regular sized games so you can sing along and have fun. The restaurant I chose was the Original Soulfood. I order the Fried shrimp dinner with Stringbeans, Mac n cheese for my sides and got a side of yams for my son. Overall the food was great just a bit too much salt in the string beans but other than that all I was missing was the red kool-aid. A definite stop on the list if you looking for something tasty no matter what your tastebuds are asking for they got you covered

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