This is our favorite brunch spot. This place is typically fully staffed and the wait times aren't too much! The inside is massive and they are always busy. It's always clean too. Everything we have ever ordered from here has been amazing. This is also one of those restaurants where the owner/manager will stop by to check in on your experience. We love it. read more

The Rustic Spoon came to the Red Mill Commons Shopping Center in April 2023 after some delays during the pandemic. They are located behind the Panera Bread and can be seen from Upton Dr. My most recent visit here was on January 18, 2026. From the outside, you can see the sign for the business on the side and out front. There is some limited outdoor seating as well. With other businesses along that stretch and such, parking can be limited during peak times. I can attest to that as parking was limited when I came on January 16, 2026 (this wasn't an issue on the most recent visit). The reason for two visits pretty close together was because this was during Virginia Beach Restaurant Week. The visit on January 16, 2026 was for dinner and the visit on January 18, 2026 was for breakfast. Starting with the dinner visit on January 16, 2025, it was already pretty busy in there as there was a large party event going on with half of the seating area. This probably explains why parking was limited that evening. Even though that was the case, we were immediately greeted and able to be seated. It wasn't long before our server Megan came to the table. She asked us what we wanted to drink. I went with water with lemon and mom got a coke. It would take us a bit of time to choose what we wanted. I ended up going with the Firecracker Shrimp appetizer and Fried Shrimp Platter for the entree. My mom went with the Corn Chowder appetizer and Crab Cake Dinner as the entree. After about five minutes, the appetizers came out to the table. The Firecracker Shrimp were very tasty and flavorful. My mom loved the Corn Chowder that she ordered. About ten minutes after that, the entrees came to the table. Both foods looked good and they were hot as expected. I really liked the fried shrimp as it wasn't overly breaded either. It had a great taste. The fries were good too, and they were like an indulgence for me. The coleslaw was good too. My mom liked the Crab Cake Dinner that she had. The last part was the dessert. I knew this would spike my blood sugars, but I went with the Peanut Butter Pie, and my mom went with the Oreo Outlaw dessert. It didn't take long for those to come out, and that was the ultimate indulgence to finish off the evening. The second visit during the morning on January 18, 2026 for the Breakfast/Lunch version of their restaurant week menu. This was the first time I had been here for breakfast. We had the same server we had a few days before at the dinner version. On this visit, for the appetizer, I decided to try the Risotto Bites and my mom had the Corn Chowder again. For the entree, we both did the Classic French Toast, though I did mine with bacon, and my mom did hers with Edwards Sausage. The Risotto Bites were really good and had a nice flavor to them. The Classic French Toast was a great indulgence for me too. It was soft and hot. The bacon was great too. Overall, I have had some great experiences here recently. The food and service are top notch. There is ample seating inside, and there is some limited outdoor seating. They have daily food specials during the week too. This is definitely a locally owned place to check out for any meal of the day. read more

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Looking for a money brunch spot in VA Beach, look no more as Rustic Spoon is a solid choice. Started w/a Bacon Bloody w/shrimp skewer and then onto a Key Lime Crush. Oh yeah for food the biscuits were nice and buttery and fluffy, fried green tomato appy was a nice choice, I had the Carnitas Benedict and the Mushroom Toast stole the show. read more

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My avocado eggs Benedict had soggy English muffins and also the avocado was basically a thin spread, not fresh avocados. Hubby got a Reuben and fries. I did it again, I forgot to ask for unsalted fries. Our server brought me a steaming hot separate bowl of tots without any extra charge. There is a bar in back but the dining area was clean. read more

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The ambiance is ok, may need a little more to make it feel a bit more special. The food and service makes up for the ambiance having a dull feeling. I had the carnitas omelet and it was delish. My friend had the avocado sandwich and it was also excellent. As apps we had the Brussels and they were good just a bit in the too much vinaigrette and needed some salt for me. The tomatoes were so yummy and don't like tomatoes. The drinks were all great!!! The manager or owner was so attentive, totally will return read more

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I finally tried Rustic Spoon & on a night when there wasn't a large crowd! Food was yummy & the service was great! Looking forward to going again to try more of their menu! read more

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Good, attentive service by Makenna combined with great food makes this place one of our new favorites. Breakfast was fantastic. I've always wanted to try a scotch egg and it didn't disappoint. We also had the Fried Shrimp Benedict and the Carnitas Omelet. Both were great! We'll definitely be back to try other things. read more

Plenty of parking Great service staff are attentive and friendly Ordered studded french toast, coffee, & a la carte bacon. The French toast was fluffy and sweet and filled with an amazing merengue with fruit on top. It was so sweet and delicious. The bacon was crispy and firm. Coffee was hot and smooth. A great meal altogether, a wonderful brunch experience - will definitely return! read more

The Rustic Spoon-Red Mill - Stuffed french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Me and my girls got together for a turned up brunch!! We had a reservation and got seated with no issues. Our waitress was friendly and she was attentive to our needs. It was almost a full house, so I'm glad my friend made the reservation. We ordered the berry compote biscuits with cream cheese lemon glaze, the rockfish benedict, calamari, risotto balls, carnitas hash, and Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese never came, so I just took that as a sign that I didn't need it. Lol. The rockfish was fried well, alone it was bland, but as a whole dish with everything else it was good. You get a grilled green tomato with it, but I feel fried would have been better. But I enjoyed it. The calamari was delicious, the Thai chili sauce was popping popping!! My favorite!! The berry biscuits were good also. They forgot the lemon glaze at first, but quickly fixed it. The risotto balls were good but the sauce that came with it was bland and didn't go well with them. We enjoyed our meals for the most part. I like the Rustic spoon and will certainly return... Ask about their specials!! Check them out!! read more

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My friends and I met up for brunch at The Rustic Spoon on Sunday. The place was pretty packed but thankfully, we made reservations and were able to be seated right away. Our server greeted us and was very friendly. She brought over waters and informed us of the brunch specials menu. After looking everything over, I decided to order the Fried Calamari and the Carnitas Hash, along with a Summer Berry Mimosa. Our food came out fairly quickly and I started by sampling a few things my friends ordered. The Berry Patch Biscuits were definitely on the sweeter side thanks to the berry compote and lemon cream cheese icing, but they were absolutely amazing. The Risotto Bites, on the other hand, were pretty flavorless and underwhelming. The Fried Calamari was fried perfectly and delicious as always. The Carnitas Hash tasted okay, but the potatoes were very hard and overcooked, which was disappointing. Overall, we had a decent time at brunch. A few hits and a few misses, but the atmosphere was lively, and service was good. I'd be open to coming back to try some other dishes. read more

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I have had better coffee, food, and ambiance at Cracker Barrel for much less money. Additionally, the hostess seated our party of 5 at a 4 seater table. When I reminded her that we had 5 people, she snapped, "I know." So we were bumping knees the whole time, even though the restaurant was empty with ample seating. Lastly the portion sizes were very small. We ordered French toast and were given one slice of toast. Our omelet was cooked to death and had no flavor. Bisquick drop biscuits are better than this restaurant's biscuits. We all agreed that we would not be returning. I don't often write reviews, but it really annoys me when restaurants market themselves like bougie brunch spots and then way overcharge for crappy food and service. read more

Stopped by Rustic Spoon for a late lunch/early dinner on a busy Sunday, and I'm so glad I made a reservation. The parking lot was packed, the waitlist was long, but we walked right in and were seated at a great booth--no wait at all. Highly recommend reserving ahead if you're planning to visit, especially on the weekend. I wasn't super hungry, so I kept it light and ordered the homemade biscuits (which I'd heard a lot about) and the fried risotto balls. I also couldn't resist trying the Hot Honey Peach Margarita--and that was the true standout of the meal. That margarita? Five stars. Sweet, spicy, and dangerously good. I'm still thinking about it and honestly want to recreate it at home. The biscuits were warm, fluffy, and delicious--the butter had a unique flavor I almost identified as bacon grease? Not bad, just unexpected. The risotto balls were okay, but the sauce tasted like straight canned tomato paste--thick, bland, and not my favorite. The service was amazing. Our waitress was super friendly, helpful with suggestions, and checked in with us often. You could tell she really cared about making sure we had a great experience. Would I go back? Definitely. Would I order the same food? Maybe not. But for that cocktail, the vibe, and the great service? Absolutely. read more

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I liked the decor and ambiance of this spot and their menu is pretty big so there's something for everyone. We ordered the Japanese style pancakes (they take 25 min to make) which were tasty - very light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness but I'm not in a rush to get them again. I got the carnitas omelet which was also tasty but was deceiving because they stuffed it with some of the breakfast potatoes so it made it look bigger and fuller than it actually was. The meat was nice and tender though. Negatives - my breakfast potatoes were insanely salty though - I only had a few and I didn't care for the red pepper flakes they put on top of my omelet. Also we were debating what to order for my 22 month old and ordered a couple of sides, not realizing they had a kids menu. We were surprised our server didn't point that out. Overall I liked it but would probably order something different next time. read more

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Our large party loved everything about this place. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Prices were great. The staff was extremely helpful and kind and the restaurant itself was wonderful. Thank you all for such a wonderful brunch! read more

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What a nice surprise! We were invited to a birthday party and thought it was perfect for the occasion. The ambiance and lighting were very nice, inviting but calming, and you didn't feel as if you had to be dressed up, although you could if you wanted. We had buffet-style food, and all of it was very tasty. Not only tasty but plentiful! There was no way all could be eaten, and we had to take "to-go" boxes for that late-night snack. The bar area was nice, with EXCELLENT service. The drinks were amazing, along with the service and speed, especially considering a full-capacity party going on. Vicki was our main person, and we really found her to be exceptional. The rest were as well, but she was the main point of contact. We tried Rustic Spoon at the Shore Drive location and for brunch. We weren't aware it had dinner but were pleased when they opened one up in the Redmill area. We are so glad it did, as this will be on our radar moving forward. We hear Happy Hour is fantastic, and that is right up our alley. Our next visit will be sooner than later, and so should yours! read more

OMG!!!! So frickin delicious. The chocolate waffle and stuffed French toast are amazingly decadent. I also had the carnitas hash. So much flavor. Yes I did share. Everything was wonderful. Service was also great. read more

We came back for the Scotch Egg and wanted to try other different dishes. The fried green tomatoes were delicious! read more

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Went again this year on vacation and everything was still great. The food was wonderful and the service goes above and beyond - definitely a must go every time we visit sandbridge. read more

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I've been here several times, and the food is excellent. We made it for happy hour and visited on a Wednesday, and they had a special on burgers. The smash burger, fries, and drinks were fantastic. Service is top notch! read more

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This was my first time at this location as we typically go to their other location, the service, food and ambiance was on par with their original location. Food was very delicious, it's honestly really hard to pick one thing when I come here because everything is delicious. Their scotch egg is a must for us, funny I do have a picture because we were so excited to dig in that I forgot to take a picture of it. We also enjoyed their risotto bites, which were a perfect appetizer, salty, savory, creamy, acidic, and with a great texture. Their corn chowder is addictive, it's so good. Their mushroom toast is a delicious fresh dish. We also enjoyed their special which was a cornbread French toast with strawberries and cream - best dish of our visit! read more

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Been here twice now. Great service. Food is ok. The second time I was with a large group and the food came out at different times. We had reservations but they wouldn't let us sit until half the party was there. We ended up waiting outside bc the waiting area is pretty limited and it was really hot bc the sun shines right on that area. Very clean. Didn't have to use the restroom though. read more

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Came for brunch; service was great upon entry the hostess greeted you and seated immediately. I built my order off the a la carte, but they do have meals for pancake or french toast which comes with potatoes or bacon/sausage. The drinks are served in a cute mason jar. Will definitely come back! read more

The Rustic Spoon-Red Mill - Buttermilk Pancakes Chicken and Apple sausage fruit bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Delicious food at a great price along with yummy cocktails at an amazing Price! Highly recommended!

My experience here was much better than mine at the original location after a half marathon where my stuffed toast wasn't stuffed and issue wasn't addressed.... Here - the staff were all warm and friendly and food was out quickly and was warm and delicious. The coffee was fresh and hot, my scotch eggs were out in moments and my corn chowder and carnitas hash were savory and filling! My waitress, Emily, was a delight - super friendly and attentive. I've watched this being built 5 minutes from my home for a loooong time due to delays and happy to see it thriving in this shopping center. A great new addition. Their menu here for brunch is great and has all the basics plus some interesting items. You can get omelets, avo toast, pancakes, hash, etc but then they also have salads and Benedict's and burgers and fun alcoholic drinks. They also have a full dinner menu with weekly specials and happy hour. Great location in Red Mill. Love, love, love. read more

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If you missed "Restaurant Week" Virginia Beach. Don't worry they have it every year, and it is becoming a popular event! We'll this is one of the restaurants that show cased their food, and was so impressed! When you walk in you have a nice relax atmosphere. Decore is modern. The waitress was spot on and I love that! I ordered their set menu, and I am so glad I ordered their fresh baked biscuits. They were so light flaky and tasty! You should definitely ordered it when you come. Then I ordered the Benedict with fries. The Benedict was perfect . The muffin was nice and fresh and they did not skip on the home fries. I definitely look forward to coming back and trying their other dishes! read more

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This place is so amazing I hardly have the words to adequately describe it. I recently went to breakfast here with one of my dearest friends and we had a wonderful experience. The servers all worked together to get us our food as soon as the kitchen staff prepared it. I've been in some places where hell would freeze over before someone other than your server would deign to help out. This is not that place at all. I had the classic Eggs Benedict and I absolutely loved it. I make it a point to let the server know that I like a warm runny center of my poached eggs. Some will write this down to convey to the kitchen but most will not and invariably I end up getting a solid core (hard boiled egg.) One place I was having breakfast, after I complied brought me 2 poached eggs, they refused to remake the dish. Enough about that, this place is so pleasantly satisfying. The food and service are both excellent. read more

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When a place has 2 locations, I must try both!!! Stopped in for a quick drink at the Red Mill location. I made sure I tried the cereal shooter flight that my friend had raved about. Well worth the 25 dollars! Each one was very reminiscent of your favorite childhood cereals like fruity pebbles and cinnamon toast crunch! 7/10. Go try it!!!! read more

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Came here on Easter Sunday. Parking is easy. Plenty of parking close by. When walking in we were immediately greeted by the hostess and the manager. Server helped us immediately and everyone was cheerful. I had the eggs Benedict. It was excellent. Server came by numerous times to ask if doing well. The staff couldn't have been better and a HUGE THSNK YOU for working this holiday. . read more

Came in for breakfast and a cocktail today (Thursday) The drinks were great and the company was better! Jaime was the bartender and was very pleasant and fun. I got shrimp and grits which was possibly the best I have ever had! Even the girl who delivered my food was upbeat and sweet... definitely made my day a little brighter.... Now after a mimosa and a screwdriver, I think it's time for a nap! read more

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What a fun environment to share a meal. Everything we ordered tasted great. It was great to try the spoon stack of their creative souffle-style pancakes. It takes 45 minutes for the spoon stack to be prepared so try it when you have time and our enjoying your company. The Rustic Spoon prides themselves in using local ingredients. I'm looking forward to returning the next time we are visiting the area. read more

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I went here my first time, I have never went to the first location either so I came to order take out for breakfast. I went to the bar to order take out so I ordered steak and eggs. The steak was tender and the eggs was fluffy. The home fries were good. While I was waiting for my order to be ready the bar tender gave me a glass of water to drink which is pretty nice gave me refills of water too. Very friendly and helpful. The whole place is was not full at 10am something so pretty clean an spacious. I like it. Three large tvs to watch. I will come again next time to order something else next time. read more

The Rustic Spoon-Red Mill - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My family and I visited the Rustic Spoon recently to try out a new place for lunch ,and honestly, I can't say enough good things about it. We walked in and was greeted with the warmest welcome and the sounds of laughter and good times being had! The ambiance of the establishment was so cozy, great decorations and had me feeling like I was back in my childhood kitchen eating with my parents. As we were sat and had started reviewing their menu I will admit that I was worried about the prices, but I went ahead and ordered their crab cake burger and fries with their specialty sauce and I was absolutely blown away by the food I was served. It was the best crab cake I had EVER had in some time and the portions were great! My husband ordered the Reuben sandwich and said it was phenomenal. The staff were amazing and you could actually see the close knit family they've built there. I met with one of the owners and he was so nice and shared some things with us as we complimented the establishment. You won't regret this place! read more

So let me start with this- I love the original location. Now to Red Mill.....the food was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. The best thong any of us had was the calamari appetizer. The ambiance is fine and the place can work for a family or for a date night. The waitress was nice enough and was generally attentive but (sorry for this) had horrible gas. This really put us off our meal. Hopefully this was a one time issue and none of you will have this experience. I also want to reiterate that I love the original location. If I'm going back I'm going to the original read more

Much like the other resting spoon that I've been to the food. Here is always awesome and the service is great. I ended up getting the eggs Benedict and it was perfect. Nothing wrong to say about this place. read more

I ordered this through Uber Eats. I wanted to sample a few things so got the cheese steak with fries, risotto balls, stroganoff and bread pudding. The cheese steak was pretty good, risotto balls not worth the cost, stroganoff was a good size and ok, and the bread pudding DELICIOUS! read more

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Excellent service! However, the automatic 20% gratuity for our party of 6 minimized our servers tip. We would've tipped more. The food was good! The presentation of the shrimp and grits was immaculate. The omelet was a little soft for my liking, pancakes were fluffy and $3 mimosas were yummy. Overall, our party enjoyed their individual dishes. I will come back and try something different on the menu. read more

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We came close to closing, and at that time, services were usually not up to par for most businesses. However, the food here was good, as well as the service and ambiance. Kudos! read more

OMGOSH...what a hidden gem this place is!! Great menu with tons of variety ! The servers and bartender were top notch and the food was DELICIOUS!! I will be bank again ...SOON! read more

The Rustic Spoon-Red Mill - Crispy Brussels YUM! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I heard a lot of good things about The Rustic Spoon from different locations but never had the chance to try them out, but I have mixed feelings about them... The service is definitely awesome, which is why I have to give them a 4 star despite the food that I don't like. The host, bartender and servers are great, but some of the food and price is lower than my expectations. The goods: The crabcake bites are decent and filled with crabmeat. The slaw that comes with it fits perfectly with it as well. The only suggestion I have for this is to make the 3 pieces into 4 so it will be easier to share. It's nice to have them big but after all it's an appetizer for share in most occasion. The Scotch egg is something that I've never tried before, and it is delicious! It is a fried, battered with meat(sausage?) and soft-boiled egg with some sauce(tasted like Béarnaise sauce?) It is a little pricey ($11) but you gotta try it! The Shrimp & Grits is probably one of my favorite that I've had elsewhere! The sauce is buttery and very tomato-ish, unlike where most places just dump Old Bay on it and call it a day. The shrimp is fresh and cooked perfectly too. The biscuit (from my steak & egg lunch) is buttery and the texture is the good ole saying, crunchy in the outside and soft in the inside. The butter has a hint of sweetness and it melts nicely on the biscuit. Alright: The Oyster Po-boy comes with a good amount of fried oyster, and topped with some spicy sauce. The bun is baked perfectly but a little mayo or butter will give it a little more flavor. I'm not a fan of the fries that comes with it because they are not crunchy, unfortunately. The bad: The Steak and egg (from breakfast-lunch menu). The scrambled eggs are really basic, and I understand that the steak is a sirloin but it is still a little too rough (for med-rare) and unseasoned, the diced potatoes are plain and dry, but the biscuit and butter are outstanding. Creme Brulee. My bf and I have a tradition which we will get Creme Brulee when we go to a new place that serves it. Needless to say I have a really high standard with Creme Brulee. It's sad to say this is the worst Creme Brulee that we've ever had. The top is overcooked and we tasted bitterness. It looks like on one side of the top was overcooked but the other side was still raw sugar. The custard is so little but it is too sweet and runny anyways so I didn't even bother. Overall, I'll probably come back for breakfast/lunch. I was kinda disappointed that they don't serve the fluffy pancake on the weekends/holidays because I work Mon-Fri, that means I'll never gonna be able to try it unless I'm off for personal reasons. However it makes sense cuz I know they take many time and effort to make. Some food are good, some are meh, but definitely skip the Creme Brulee lol. read more

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Went for Valentine's Day dinner and really enjoyed! It was our first time but will definitely be back. Looking forward to trying more things on the menu. We had the fried calamari to start, then the Potato Crusted Salmon and the Seafood Pasta. Our server was also really helpful with her suggestions! read more

The Rustic Spoon-Red Mill - Potato crusted salmon and Seafood Pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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