I got to come here on a Wednesday on a whim. I'm so glad I did cause I was having a rough day and…read morethey do tastings till six. I made it in time so I could taste the selection they had. I was pretty impressed with all the fall flavor. They had to taste like this Moscato and a brut. The brute would've been fabulous with a mixer, but I just wanted to get a Moscato. I picked up a few other wines and ciders to try. The customer service is top-notch. I'm looking forward to my next wine tasting here. I remember when they used to have like CLASSES. I might look into that too.

Love this place. They always have something interesting to try. The staff has been helpful from my…read moreexperience. Will be back for sure! Good to to spot for wine or canned cocktails.

Waters Edge Winery is truly a hidden gem. The coastal aesthetic immediately sets the mood, with…read morebeautiful shades of blue that make you feel as though you're sailing along the ocean while sipping a glass of their finest wine. The atmosphere is inviting, and the service was wonderful and accommodating throughout our visit. I also loved the shorter, thoughtfully selected menu. Sometimes you don't need endless choices you just need really good ones! The crab dip was so good I could not stop eating it. We also ordered the Pesto Chicken and pepperoni flatbreads, and everything from the starters to the entrées was delicious. I loved the raspberry peach sangria. I especially enjoyed learning about how their wines are created in-house, which added something special to the experience. From the coastal atmosphere and great service to the food and wine, Waters Edge Winery is a gem that I highly recommend.

Even though the restaurant was not busy, we had to wait quite a while for our server to visit. We…read morewere only the second party arriving for dinner, but the two parties that arrived after us did receive service faster than we did. We had been here for lunch a few months earlier, and the service and food were both excellent, but this Thursday evening the restaurant had the appearance of an establishment going out of business. We were given lunch menus and had to ask for the supper supplement, and then found out they were out of potatoes as well as the beef entrée. Service remained slow, and the peach-glazed salmon with couscous and broccoli entrées were served with overcooked. salmon and broccoli. My wife's California chicken bowl contained chicken that was also over cooked. My daughter's room temperature Hipster grilled cheese and fries were served 5 to 10 minutes after the salmon dishes. My daughter tried the brut prosecco, but it was flat, while my son-in-law had the blood orange crush, but it did not seem to have any vodka in it. Our experience was poor in regard to service and food quality. My daughter also noticed that there was no soap in the women's restroom. As we left after this 2-hour meal, we noticed that there were still only a few customers eating this evening. The staff did not seem very busy due to the lack of customers, but they didn't seem attentive to the few customers that they did have.

All the fall flavors of whisky, moonshine and vodka are out in stores. To my surprise they moved…read moreall the top shelf liquor is kept behind the counter. It's always busy every time I am in there.

In my quest to review, update and add ABC stores in the 757 I came across one in Norfolk that had a…read morespecial bottle. The store is located in the Neon District aka as the Arts District of Norfolk. The building was nothing special to look at and debris was in the parking lot. A bonus is that they do have curbside pickup by the door and a spacious lot. The staff was friendly and opened the door promptly at noon, by this time there was a line of around 14. Most were there for truck day and bourbon. This is not unusual whatsoever in Virginia which is a controlled liquor state. Once inside the store was not anymore impressive inside. Old dated and small. But the shelves were packed and the bourbon area in the back large. The employees had the allocated booze by the register. I asked for the Michters Rye Barrel Strength. They only had three at $90 a pop and limit one. Checkout by card easy. Staff never smiled, but hey they were nuts by now with a line out the door. Only 20 are permitted inside and they do count. I would skip the ABC location if you had a choice. If there is something special by all means shop away. Otherwise there are much better options.

Fantastic beer and a tremendous burger and even better to be able to enjoy both at Happy Hour…read morepricing and with great company. I selected The Veil as the spot for my UYE and enjoyed an evening of talking shop with the great J David H. while we drank those great beers. The Veil is a comfortable spot in the Railroad District and we were sitting in their dining area on the ground floor. Big tables and plenty of room this afternoon. Which we needed because that burger and fries needed elbow room to enjoy. I'd only suggest a pump-based ketchup dispenser as the packet thing is tedious. They opened here in 2019 - well after I was done with my projects in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake - transforming this three-story space into a family-friendly taproom and restaurant. The full kitchen specializes in indulgent smashburgers and Neapolitan-style pizzas that pair perfectly with the brewery's bold stouts, hazy IPAs, and seasonal sours. We didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the Only You Bar & Lounge upstairs. Maybe that's the next visit to Hampton Roads. [Round number review 1500 in Virginia - 911 of 2025 - 24467 overall]

Solid choice of beverages but still offering other local breweries to try. Good ambiance.read more

First visit and won't be our last. It's great to see a local brewery do an Oktoberfest theme and…read moreactually embrace it. The fest beer was good! Schnitzel was also good, my only critique would be it wasn't thin enough. Keep doing what you're doing Elation! Will visit again and try some results regular menu options soon. The pizza looked great. Service was quick and friendly.

Hadn't been here in a few years and have been here twice in a week…read more Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are large and inviting. They have food which is a plus. The selection is good and the pizza is cooked right over the fire Most importantly the beer selection is great. We have not been disappointed. The service can be a little slow especially when there is a special event, such as trivia but it was not so slow that we would not go back.

We lucked out and stayed in one of the nicest Hiltons in the area. Three of the popular restaurants…read morereside in this Hilton. The one that stands out is Grain. Located on the 5th floor of this high rise hotel, Grain has indoor and outdoor space. The outdoor space is super cute with its comfy couches and yard games. In the winter(not now) there are table top fire pits. The view is of the surrounding buildings. Inside is the sweet spot because the staff excels. We were there during the day and then at last call in the evening. Both times, the staff went out of their way to make sure we were serviced. We only came for drinks but prices were very reasonable. Since we had F&B credit, we used it for cocktails.

This was my 2nd visit and will likely be my last... at least for food. I ordered the mahi mahi…read moretacos. They were unseasoned and rather dry. They were served with a side of cucumber kimchi. As I cannot eat kimchi, I requested to switch the side for another side on the menu and wasn't permitted to do so. I was told the side that came with the meal is only a portion of a regular side on the menu so it wouldn't have been an even trade. Note, the cucumber kimchi is listed as a side option. I'd have to pay extra. [Could you not have made a smaller portion like you do the cucumber kimchi?] I was turned off by the inability to accommodate a dietary restriction. My friend got the happy hour smashburger and a side of fries. They were both just alright to her. The ambiance is always nice. It's spacious with a large balcony, decent bar area, & cute photo booth. I really enjoyed the live music the first time I went. And the view! The beer & drink selection is good as well. We had a happy hour Cab and Grain Royale and were pleased. Note, on the bill, the tip suggestions are calculated based on the regular menu prices, not the happy hour prices. Luckily, we caught it because it wasn't conveyed anywhere.

Love food, service & at home feeling!!…read more Menu items cooked to order & delicious!! Amazing place! All should visit!

I had a taste for some seafood and decided to go to this restaraunt since it was walking distance…read morefrom my college campus. As soon as I entered, I was greeted and was told to make myself right at home and to sit down at any table that I wanted to. The inside of the restaraunt was small but cozy and gave a "at home" comfort feel vibe. There is a nice size bar and a few tables scattered around for seating. I ordered the sunset punch which was there signature drink, it was really delicious! I believe the server told me it had a mixture of 3 alcohols in it. It did not taste strong at all but I definitely felt it. It was a really good mixture. For my entree I ordered the fried scallops, fries, and coleslow. My scallops were fried exactly to my liking and were nice shape sizes. I personally do not like coleslaw - but i really enjoyed the taste of their coleslaw. The server informed me that she doesn't make her coleslaw mayonaise based. It was soo good! She also gave me a side of soysauce for my scallops which was my first time trying that combination. It was really good, definitely gave the scallops an extra flavorful kick to it. If you are near ODU college campus, I would suggest this spot if you have a taste for some seafood!

Small plates and grilled cheese are delicious! Love the vibes. Nice and cozy, service is great. One…read moreof the best places in Norfolk for a drink.

Ahh Birch.... still killing it like usual. The draft selection nice with the awesome GM that was…read moresuper friendly and informative. We enjoy coming out here for our rare date night. Even though we've been dabbling in more liquors, this place continues to step it up in exclusive meads and beers that are just practically impossible to find anywhere else. They've kicked it up a bunch of notches with their continued amazing grilled cheese sandwich menu. I wish I could elaborate more than just 'grilled cheese' but if you wanted to elevate a grilled cheese to fine dining, this is about what you'd expect. I appreciate this place as it's hard to believe I was there on day 1 when it opened. A lot has happened since then but it has definitely kept the core of it's intent - serve high quality beer. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Small bar area that is nice in ambiance as I'm a big fan of the low-key vibe. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: patio

My daughter's been here before so she invited me to join her. We went during lunch time it wasn't…read moretoo busy. The bartender was very nice. The restaurant was clean and inviting. The food was really good. I had the Bulgobi Bowl and it really surprised me at how good it was because this is more of a wing type of place. My daughter had some wings which were really good as well. If you're in that area it's a great place to try.

Decent little spot in Ghent. I can always count on one spot to be open around here and this is it…read more To be honest, I haven't been here in years, but what I remembered I liked, so here I am. My drinks are good and I got to try some black rum. It has some warmth to it, so I am content. I'm grateful the bartender is friendly and that's always a good thing.

They have an upstairs rooftop bar that you can sit at. Only downside is they will close that area…read morefor events. When that happens you have to sit indoors and it gets pretty loud indoors. However, when the rooftop is open, it's a very nice space with great vibes. Food was typical bar food. Nothing amazing but not bad. They have a beer wall but their selection was pretty limited to IPAs and ales. Not too many sours or ciders unfortunately

10/10 I knew this place in college before it changed to this I can say it's a great spot now. I…read morewent for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I got the shrimp Poboy pizza and about five different rounds of cider and seltzer on tap. I enjoyed every drink and got some recommendations from the staff. Their rooftop is beautiful and spacious with the tap upstairs and downstairs.