So, up front, the five stars is for the amazing service that we got while here. We ordered the biscuits and gravy and the All Good breakfast meal. After navigating a menu and attempting to dodge all the nightshade (read: chilli/vegetable peppers and potatos) mines, we settled on the biscuits and gravy, which seemed oretty simple. 2 eggs, 2 biscuits, and a bowl of gravy. When it came out though, it had red pepper flakes all over it! Queue three people converging on the table to find out how they could help, and it wasn't overwhelming, it was actual concern for how they could make a meal that worked. It was great and actually seemed like they cared. The food was tasty, well cooked, and served fresh. All the drinks were quickly filled and everyone was super nice. Would come again, will just ask more questions before ordering. read more

The food and service was just great. But we had a party of ladies beside us talking really loud and obnoxiously which made us a bit uncomfortable. Other than that the establishment is beautiful. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Dark chocolate waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We had a big party with reservations but still had a wait and there wasn't enough waitstaff so everything took too long. To top it off, the waiter pointed a drink down my back. It was an accident and they tried to make it right. But the combination of all the problems ruined the birthday celebration. read more

The server Kim was fantastic! Food was amazing, cool fall specials, and great drinks! Definitely stop it this hidden gem(sit outside if weathers nice!) We got the half off mimosas , crab cake sandwich, firecracker shrimp, and shrimp and grits read more

First time ever going here for dinner and it didn't disappoint. Greg was our waiter and he was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. We got the Brussels for our appetizer and they didn't disappoint. I got the dinner special that was teriyaki salmon. The salmon was super good. My husband got the bourbon bacon filet. No knife needed and the sauce was sweet but not too sweet. Will definitely recommend and be back. read more

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I was disappointed with my food experience at the Rustic Spoon. Though my server was fantastic, every dish my party of three had was either over-salted or over-peppered. I purchased the seafood linguini dish and tasted nothing but salt. My friend had the beef stroganoff... I tasted his dish, and it was nothing but salt. My daughter purchased a steak that was so spicy she couldn't eat it because it burned her tongue and throat. I paid nearly $200 for three entrees, two half-priced happy hour drinks, one soft drink, one mediocre app, and a brownie Sundae. $200 is a relative price and not bad for a great meal. Regrettably, my meal was not great. I could have dined at Red Lobster and had a better meal for the price, and that's saying something because Red Lobster is a very average dining experience. Also, the noise level here was rough -- it's essentially a sports bar, which I did not know. This was my first experience at The Rustic Spoon. I chose it based on the overwhelmingly great reviews. I don't know if we had a bad cook or what, but I was so disappointed. It was my birthday on top of that, and I did not have the great dinner I hoped for. Oh Well. lol read more

I've eaten here about 3 times now and everytime has been excellent. Getting a reservation is best especially on the weekends. On my first visit, I tried the Stuffed French Toast (stuffed being an understatement). It was amazing and qualifies as a perfect sweet breakfast meal. I couldn't finish it in one sitting but I enjoyed every single bite I could manage. I've also had the Fried Oyster Benedict twice because it's that good. I've also never had a bad mimosa or cocktail here. The service is always very friendly no matter how busy the place is. It's one of the best brunch places in VB and it's one of my top recomendations when people come to visit or when a friend is looking for a brunch spot. read more

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

The Rustic Spoon has been on my radar since they opened a few months ago. I don't spend too much time in that part of town, and my weekend mornings have been busy with group runs and activities in different parts of Virginia Beach until social-distancing became part of our daily routines. If there is one good thing about this, it's way easier to find the time to go out of your way to check out new local businesses. Nothing better to do, but stay in your home or stay in your car and make that long drive. Anyways... back to The Rustic Spoon... It took about 25 minutes for our takeout order to be prepared, which meant it was ready as soon as we arrived. The chef/owner recommended we check out the pancakes before we make the drive to eat them. They brought quite the wow factor and looked like biscuits; they are so fluffy! Very much pancakes, though, with a stronger egg taste. I loved them and will order them again. They have a different menu for weekends vs. weekdays, so my boyfriend wasn't able to order the chicken biscuit on the weekend, but he was happy with his chicken and waffle sliders. They use some of the chicken breading in the waffle, and he said the waffle had a great crunch to it. We also both enjoyed the pickles used on the sliders. Customer service was friendly, and everyone seemed upbeat despite the weird situation we are all navigating together (from a safer distance of 6ft apart). If the food was this good after a 25min drive back to the Oceanfront, I look forward to returning to try more of the menu when we can dine at the actual restaurant and enjoy everything straight from the kitchen! read more

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We were seated right away and our server arrived promptly to take our drink orders. I had the shrimp and grits and my friend ordered The Good. My food did not look appetizing at all. It was a grit cake, in a soup bowl, topped with shrimp ( a generous amount) but it was swimming in a thin, pinkish liquid with little chunks of tomatoes bobbing around the liquid. I poured most of the liquid off and took a bite of the grit cake. It wasn't bad but the initial appearance turned me off. The shrimp were perfect, not overcooked and tender. The Good had dry bacon but the biscuit and jam were delicious. The seating is great with a good amount of space between the tables. The bathrooms were clean. We had an overall decent experience. read more

While waiting on some routine maintenance on my car, I decided to better spend the time exploring some of the fare at The Rustic Spoon. It was bustling on the Saturday morning when I visited. There was room at the bar but the chairs are awkward in such a way you may have difficulty to scoot up to the bar without disturbing your neighbor. I was acknowledged quickly and given a menu to see if I'd like a drink. I went with the "Pink Cadillac" and you can have the rim of the glass dipped in salt or sugar. The drink is one of those that sneaks up on you, but refreshing. For my meal, since it was still breakfast/brunch time, I went with the carnitas hash. It had a fried egg on top and all the ingredients married well. The textures and flavor profiles were delicious. If you have a large group, I've seen some wait at the bar until their table is ready. The ladies working that day were high in spirits and very accommodating. The bathroom was clean and well stocked. Since it's just a single use bathroom, there is often a line for the ladies room. Parking is shared with the other businesses in the area but seemed adequate. If in the area, I'd frequent again. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Pink Cadillac - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Everyone must try this breakfast, brunch and lunch newbie. It is so fabulous that it must succeed. The location is in Thoroughgood Commons on Pleasure House Road. It occupies the space that was previously Lubo Wine Bar. For those of you who don't live in the Shore Drive corridor, the shops are on the south side of the main entrance to the Thoroughgood neighborhood, directly across the street from Hermitage Elementary School. Coming from the south on Independence Boulevard, turn right at the Rite Aid & CVS before the road dead ends into Shore Drive. Coming from I-64 on Northampton Boulevard turn right at the last stoplight before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Coming from the west on Shore Drive turn left at Chick's Beach Shopping Center. Parking is available in the Thoroughgood Commons lot. There is one handicapped parking space directly in front of the restaurant. Reservations can be made on Open Table. A weekend visit might provide quicker seating with a reservation. At least one of the proprietors was previously employed at Hot Tuna. Having gone on the first weekend without reservations, we ended up sitting at the bar. I learned that one of the bartenders had previously been employed at Hot Tuna. There are probably servers also, but I can't personally speak to that. Before we decided to sit at the bar rather than wait for a table, I learned their method of notification when your table is ready. You are texted through Open Table. When my text arrived all I had to do was to cancel the table request. It's very 21st century!! Speaking of employees, everyone is so friendly and personable, from the proprietor to the bartenders. It was a pleasure to deal with all. I had also stopped during the construction period and questioned the workman, who turned out to be the proprietor's father. He too was pleasant and welcoming. What a change this was from the previous occupant of the space. The restaurant is clean and welcoming with a trendy decor. There is a large bar and upstairs seating. It is a happy place. But now to the food..... I had perused the menu in advance and knew exactly what I would order. The Carnitas Hash was just as fabulous as it sounded. Braised Pork, Fried Egg, Roasted Corn, Cotijas Cheese, Fried Shallots, Potato, Crema, Cilantro, Lime..... Oh so yummy!! My breakfast companions had a much more traditional choice - The Good, which is a standard breakfast. It featured eggs any style, sausage, bacon or ham, home fries & biscuit or toast. Not me.... I want to try everything on the menu. It has many awesome sounding choices. Although most people at the bar were having breakfast cocktails, I had coffee. It too was yummy. Coffee absolutely has to be a part of the beginning of my day. Their eventual plan is to add dinner to the business plan. I think that should happen sooner rather than later. Dinner and happy hour would provide a strong weekday revenue stream. I can't see the neighborhood strongly supporting a breakfast/brunch/lunch only restaurant except on the weekend. Basically I could find no negatives with this new eatery. What an awesome job they've done with every aspect of the business. read more

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The experience was fantastic as it was my second time going the first time I went I got the steak and eggs and was too good to even take a picture of and the stuffed French toast was phenomenal and my mom love her meal as well. The service was amazing the lady was very attentive and accommodating. read more

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

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I come here for their dynamite shrimp. Their brunch menu is pretty good, but come early because popular items will sell out quick! Staff is always a pleasure & i've only had pleasant experiences at the Pleasure House location. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Dynamite Shrimp - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Rustic Spoon!! My favorite brunch spot! The service is exceptional, ambiance is nice, and the food is nothing short of amazing! I've had the stuff French toast, crab bites, fire cracker shrimp, steak and eggs, home fries, and tried the Mac n cheese. Let me tell you, it has all been delicious! I can literally go here every weekend for brunch and not get tired. Hopefully, one day soon I can make my way here to try their dinner menu. read more

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My first time visiting the rustic spoon want be my last this is a place for families, dates, or just to relax and have a great meal I really love the fried green tomatoes yummer read more

This place was so good. The food was amazing. The servers/hosts were so nice!! I brought my dog and they brought out a little bowl of ice water for him and gave me a little portable doggy bowl. It was pretty busy inside, but we had the patio to ourselves for most of the meal. They told me the spoon stack would take 20-25 mins to make so I ordered the sandwich too because I was starving and they both came out together around 15 mins later. Everything was DELICIOUS. I'm not going to lie, I usually customize my orders but I didn't have to. The sandwich was insanely good. The pancakes were so fluffy and smooth and delicious. The prices were also very reasonable. I'm definitely returning. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Spoon stack, steak sandwich and mimosa on the patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I can't believe I'm about to say this but the Brussel sprouts were phenomenal. All the dishes were great but man I am still thinking about those sprouts read more

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

Grabbed a reservation on open table for a brunch the Saturday after Thanksgiving on our way down to take my son back to college post holiday break. When we arrived we were greeted and offered a choice of a half booth or open table and were seated right away. The brunch menu here is pretty amazing and I had a tough time deciding what to try but finally settled on the sweet potato pancakes which are topped off with a meringue, candied pecans and an icing drizzle. My son got the stuffed French toast and my daughter got the eggs and biscuit breakfast. Everything arrived in less than 15 minutes- piping hot and fresh and O.M.G! So delicious! The chef really hit it out of the park on these items! The waitress brought us a bottle full of ice cold water and checked back several times to make sure we were good. No rushing which was especially nice. Really excellent service. The place has a cool modern rustic vibe and lots of space including an upstairs loft. We all really enjoyed our experience and I would say we've just found our favorite brunch spot in Virginia Beach. A must try if you're in the area on the weekend - but don't forget to make a reservation they are popular and busy. read more

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Made a reservation for Saturday morning brunch after trying to come in with no reservation last Sunday and they had an hour wait. Possibly could've gotten away with no reservation Saturday morning but make one to be on the safe side! All the food was delicious plus service was quick and friendly. This will be my go to brunch place to impress people visiting from out of town. read more

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We enjoyed Easter brunch here as part of a group of 8. The food and cocktails were very good and our server was attentive without being annoying. But, it is quite loud inside. If we go back, we'll probably try to sit outside. read more

Rustic Spoon oh man oh man. This is a nice brunch place that's almost near the intersection of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. My fiancee and I went here just for funsies during their brunch. We had to wait half an hour due to its busy times, but fret not, the time went by pretty quickly as we perused around the shops in the neighborhood. We tried the Monte cristo and their waffles and boy were they superb. The cheese and jam definitely works well. Overall , a nice, casual vibe. Nothing crazy or extra unique, but I would go again read more

Let me start off by saying the food was good. However for the prices we paid, I felt like we should have gotten a little more in portion sizes. Hubby order the biscuits and gravy and he felt the biscuits were hard and the gravy was just ok and it only came with one egg. Again for the price we paid we would expect at least 2 eggs. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and I will say the crab cake was pretty good, not much fillers to it which I can always appreciate! Again overall it was a good experience just not what we were expecting with what we spent read more

First time here and it was just an ok experience, honestly I Really expected more. Started with the scotch egg and it was done well. For brunch I had the shrimp n grits and though the shrimp was fresh and not overcooked the sauce was super bland and watery and tasted like it was made by a home chef. Hubby had the scrambled eggs, bacon n home fries. read more

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We came here for brunch before heading home to NC. It was a bit of a wait but not over an hour. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We were seated upstairs which had a great view. We ordered our food and it came out looking delicious. However, 2 of the dishes were cold. It was a party of 7 so I assumed those 2 dishes were cooked first and waited until the others were done. Once we notified the waitress of the cold food, she immediately returned them to the kitchen and the manager came back with hot, fresh food. He apologized and assured us that the food wasn't reheated but actually prepared fresh. We thanked him and ate EVERYTHING! I'll definitely comeback when we visit again. read more

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Ah, my quest for the best brunch in Hampton Roads. It led me to try this new spot for brunch with my boyfriend. I'll be honest, I saw other yelpers posting photos of the soufflé pancakes and I may have started drooling on the spot. The restaurant itself is tucked away off of a busy road in VB. It's very clean, offers a decent amount of seating(even a cozy fireplace you can sit by!), and has a rustic-meets-modern vibe. We were sat immediately and service was pretty quick. I started with the Apple cider mimosa which was delightful and featured a cinnamon sugar rim. We both got water which was served in mason jars. The food was fantastic! The menu was decently diverse with a few offerings that grabbed our attention. I would describe it as "Boujee brunch". Staple meals made more interesting. Boyfriend got the soufflé pancakes and I got the steak sandwich special. Both were full of flavor and uniqueness. We had never had anything similar to either dish. The soufflé pancakes do take about 25 minutes to make but it didn't seem like that long and it's a nice restaurant to hang out at. We will certainly be returning, definitely a new favorite! read more

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Oh My Gosh, the Stuffed French Toast was to "die for." Very tasty, very big, very good. WOW!!!! Great Service and GREAT staff and of course GREAT food!!! I would certainly return to this restaurant when I return to Virginia. read more

I have been twice now, weekday and weekend and both times the service was impeccable. We have tried the crab balls, the Rueben, the Monte Cristo, the thumb print biscuits and the dark chocolate waffle. The biscuits had a lot of hype but half of the biscuits ordered were really hard. None of us thought they were remarkable. We had a reservation for the weekend visit but still had to wait 10-15 minutes to be seated. They did apologize but we did end up a little cramped in a corner but overall it is so good, I will definitely be back. read more

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I didn't stay long enough to try the food. The waitstaff seemed friendly enough and our party of three was seated immediately. Unfortunately, even though there were open tables on the ground floor, we were seated upstairs. The noise was deafening. A constant theme at our little table was, "what? Huh? I can't hear you. Are you just nodding because you can't hear me?" It was unbearable. The waitress brought our drinks and left us to peruse the menu. Management: Put some acoustic tiles across the ceiling to dampen the din of crosstalk noise. It was unbearable. I would never go to a restaurant where I would be forced to shout to be heard. We threw a $10 bill on the table for our waitress and walked out. To be fair, I had been there before when it wasn't so crowded and I remember the food as being good. read more

I kept seeing this place pop up on Yelp and wanted to finally give it a try. Our party wasn't super thrilled about our food. I think mine may have been the best one out of the 3. I ordered the steak and eggs. They cooked my eggs perfectly over-easy & the potatoes were decent. They were a little salty to my taste. The steak was cooked okay. I asked for a medium-rare and I got a steak closer to medium. It was okay though, seasoned nicely. My friend ordered the filet mignon benedict. She asked for a medium rare as well for the steak and got a well done steak. It was disappointing. She also said the eggs benedict didn't have much flavor. Usually the hollandaise sauce is supposed to bring it all together, but she said it was very bland and did not finish her plate. We got a raspberry and mango sorbet mimosa. These are great if you're a huge fan of champagne! The sorbet comes in a small (to go ketchup container size) and it comes with 4 of them. They charge an extra dollar for each scoop you request. I thought it was a cool idea, but I wouldn't get it again. They have plenty of drink options that I would try before their sorbet mimosas. The service was good. Our server was constantly checking on us before we all ordered our food. Once the food came out, she checked on us only a couple of times which was fine. read more

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The food is Great! Try to get there early as there are always very busy! Everything omelette is to die for and customer service is great

My wife and I went for an early supper while waiting for another meeting. At 4:15 the place was not busy but active. We were greeted with a smile as the doors opened and were seated immediately. There was a nice looking happy hour menu with nice looking Special Drink listing. Having a couple of more meetings we both opted for Iced tea. (Brittany made sure our glasses were never empty). The menu looked great, though not overwhelming. Lots of comfort foods. I chose the carnitas hash and my wife had one of the burgers. Both were delicious. Since one of our stops included picking up my wife's Valentines gift, we decided to forego a dessert. The meal was great and the service was great. We will be back. I hope to see you there. read more

The Rustic Spoon - Carnitas Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Very good service! Food was tasty my one complaint was my pancakes were over cooked but the hostess graciously took them off our bill. We will def be back read more

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This place checks all the marks. Delicious food. Great ambiance. Great customer service. Good prices. read more

We went here today for an early dinner and it was very good! We had the scotch egg as an app and it was as amazing as everyone says. Hubby had a watermelon and an orange crush. I had the peach crush and all were so yummy. For dinner I had the Cajun Gnocchi special and it was so good! It had chicken, sausage, and shrimp in this amazing sauce. Hubby had the carnitas hash and said it was delicious! Service was wonderful. Restaurant is clean and there is plenty of distance between customers. We would definitely go back. read more

Enjoyed our date night here. Sat outdoors on a warm summer night. Service was ok but the manager/owner that greeted us was amazing!!! Super attentive and engaging. Started with the shrimp app... delish! Had the blackened salmon with grits and the oyster po boy. Salmon was tasty and cooked to perfection. The PO boy was good other than being served on a white bread hot dog bun... would have preferred a brioche. Dessert was slamming my.... Peanut butter pie!! read more

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I chose this spot for lunch with a friend, and soon found out that we should've made reservations. We had a 45 minute wait, but it was worth the wait. The place wasn't packed, I just think they're struggling, like most places are, to staff to full capacity. We were seated outside, on what was a beautiful day. Once seated, service was quick, and efficient. I ordered the Scottish egg, and shared it with my friend, who had never heard of it, let alone tried it before. I had only had them sparingly growing up, and it's been a very long time since my last. As such I was so eager to dig in, my picture was taken while munching on a bite. It didn't disappoint! If you go here, get one, it's worth the trip alone. I also had the Avacado club, which was good. The sandwich was well put together, though my only complaint is that the some of the Avacado used in the sandwich were a little too young, and not quite ripe enough for my taste. Funny enough the young avacados were only in one half of my sandwich. Their fries are on point, and a perfect foil to the sandwich. I also had the watermelon Mojito, which was delicious. It was one of there specials for the day. Great choice if you happen to see it. Parking wasnt an issue for me, but I can see it being a possible issue when all businesses in the small shopping center are busy. Overall, I'll be coming back, a great choice for breakfast/ brunch. Recommended! read more

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We came here for Sunday brunch with a group of 7... Service was friendly and attentive. Cocktails were refreshing and hit the spot just right. The Scotch egg is a must order. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and we had an all around enjoyable experience. We will be back! read more

The Rustic Spoon - Scotch egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Six of us, comprising three generations, (two from out of town) visited The Rustic Spoon last Saturday. It was not very crowded. To begin. our server was very cold and robotic. My husband and I ordered salads, which were good. Since my husband wasn't very hungry, I ordered a chicken sandwich with the intention of splitting it with him. The two from out of town ordered stroganoff, which they said was not very good. The other two were happy with their meal. When my chicken sandwich arrived, I cut it in half. When I started to eat it, I noticed something hanging from it. I quickly realized it was a hair that had been cooked into the chicken. I immediately lost my appetite. When we summoned our server, she said nothing, just picked my plate up and walked away. She returned with drinks that had been ordered. At that time, I told her I did not want a replacement; I was no longer hungry. She said something to the effect that it was being cooked. I again told her I did not want anything. Quite a lot of time passed. We all commented that it was unusual not to hear at least an apology from someone. We paid our tab, which did not include my sandwich. Then, my grandson's girlfriend left the table to use the restroom. On the way, she told the hostess what had happened. The hostess said she would notify the manager. Quite some time passed before the manager came to our table. I could barely hear what he was saying because he did not address me. He seemed to be more interested in talking to my grandson's girlfriend. Since the bill had been paid, he handed a $25 gift card to someone (not me), We had chosen to eat there because three of us had had pleasant experiences eating breakfast there in the past. We assumed dinner would be equally pleasant, but it was a bad decision. I would suggest breakfast, but I will not ever go back for dinner, Most of all, if a timely apology had been made, to me since I was the one that received the food with hair in it, I would have better feelings about the unpleasant experience. read more

This place was really good! The greeting as we walked in was welcoming. The staff was friendly and attentive. The wait was the only thing we can say anything about that wasn't 10/10. However, the food made the wait worth it. We ordered the scotch eggs and they were unique but tasty. We both ordered Benedict's and those were also pretty delicious! They were the crabcake one and the oyster one. Give em a try!!! read more

The Rustic Spoon - Crabcake Egg Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My boyfriend and I went here for brunch and we enjoyed it. I believe we encountered the manager or owner and he was so sweet! The French toast was okay, but even for a person who loves sweets, it was super sweet. Now the omelet was DEVINE and filling. They have an upstairs and downstairs; we sat up stairs. It was nicely decorated and clean. We will definitely be back. read more

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