Maaaaaaan I was not ready!!! I got there at 1050a (they open at 11). There was only 1 guy waiting…read morebut quickly the line grew. The doors opened prompted at 11 which was good. I came specifically on Friday to order the smoked oxtail and I'm so happy I did!! A pound of oxtail was $35 but you get a great amount of meat for that price. I also ordered the collard greens and baked beans. EVERYTHING WAS SO DAMM DELICIOUS!! Even the oxtail with their fat, it melted in my mouth. The only negative thing I have to say is that I paid $2.50 for cornbread. You would think that it or some kind of bread would come with the platters. And while it was ok, it wasn't worth $2.50. I'll definitely be back to try other items

My nephews and I were out for a food outing. We had appetizers at a nearby restaurant and hit…read moreRedwood Smoke Shack for the main event! We pulled up during what felt like a historic flood but apparently might just be another day in Norfolk. We arrived a bit after lunch hour and were able to order right away. You make your choices at the counter and then take the food to a covered seating area. (Good thing it's covered since it was pouring) I'll start by mentioning that every staff member we encountered was awesome, they all seemed into what they were doing and delivered a great experience. I was also impressed by the operation. They had everything you would need displayed in the seating area. Sauces, utensils, napkins, to go containers, and bags. No need to awkwardly look for anything. Hard to get this far into a review without mentioning the outstanding food. It's some of the best BBQ I've had! We went with the professional platter and added burnt ends. I enjoyed each and every item but the standout to me was the brisket, I've never had a juicier more tender piece of brisket in my life! Ribs were done really well also, the burnt ends had tons of flavor, the sausage was delicious, and the pulled pork and chicken were winners as well. The fries were better than expected, the Mac and cheese was tasty, and the broccoli salad worked really well with all that meat! Truly a feast!

Bite of Maine has had me in a committed relationship with lobster for YEARS, and frankly, the other…read morelobster spots can stop calling. They simply do not compare. The lobster roll is the star of the show--tender, juicy, buttery perfection piled into a soft roll like it knows exactly how important it is. I will say, the amount of lobster seems to have slimmed down a little over the years...maybe an ounce or so? And yes, I noticed. I have photographic evidence! I've been sending pictures of these glorious lobster rolls to my sister for years purely to rub this delicacy in her face, so I basically have my own unofficial lobster-roll archive. The crinkle-cut fries are another must, especially with a little Old Bay sprinkled on top. That tiny dusting takes them from "good fries" to "hand me another basket immediately." And don't sleep on the fried shrimp platter. The shrimp are plentiful, nicely seasoned, and consistently one of my favorites when I somehow manage to order something besides lobster. I've had the whoopie pies. I've had the Snap Dogs. They're perfectly fine, I'm sure. But this body was not built on "perfectly fine." This body was built on the REALLY good stuff. LOBSTER. Bite of Maine remains my lobster-roll champion. Everybody else is just out here participating. Inside is cool and quaint, lobster eclectic with a community vibe. Service is fast!

We're from Buffalo NY my brother and me. Friday's are designated for beer battered fish fries that…read moreMUST be haddock. My brother is in the hospital and may not see another Friday so I needed a good haddock fish fry to talk about with him .... and I found one even though it was not beer battered. A Bit of Maine offers a perfect seaside ambiance ... it's like stepping up to a clam shack. Yes, you have to wait in line because there is no table service. Young lady greeted me with a smile and gave me a sample of the chowder! Asked for tap water and she provided albeit in a rather small plastic cup. The tables are ready for diners ... ketchup, hot sauce and malt vinegar. Will admit that even for me the temperature was rather cool inside. It's a pleasant CASUAL ... VERY CASUAL ... dining room. Lots of take out orders came and went so obviously something good is happening here!! My platter exceeded expectations!! Lots of perfect French fries!! LOTS of them!! A decent sized cup of a little above average cole slaw. And a really nice piece of perfectly fried oh so sweet perfection (I already wrote perfect didn't I!) haddock ... ok, it wasn't beer battered so it was not a perfect rendering of a Buffalo Friday Fish Fry but I am not complaining because I was happy! The chowder (Yes, the sample convinced me!) was tasty in a briny sense of the word with lots of fish and yes lobster in it along with some potatoes. A large chowder would make a very satisfying meal. And, I hurried back to the ICU to tell my brother even though he couldn't answer. I am sure that like me, he was happy that I had such a great Friday HADDOCK fish fry!!

One thing that I know is to never judge a book by its cover when it comes to how a restaurant looks…read morefrom the exterior. In this case a food stand outside of a hardware store. The smell drew me in the first time while visiting Lowe's and so glad I took a chance. A line is always a good sign that there are likely regulars and that spells something good is going on. The menu is posted on the outside and is simple fair type with burgers, sausages & cheesesteaks. The one young guy running the grille was friendly and recommended the cheesesteaks which I gotta say as a lover was suspicious. However I was willing to risk it on the off chance this food stand in a parking lot could actually deliver a fabulous steak. The price was affordable for a footling around $10 and added a bottle water and tip came to $13+ The cheesesteak was completed in around 8 minutes wrapped up and in a bag with napkins. I popped it open in the car and was amazed at the pure size and amount of meat. The smell was glorious with steam waffling above. The bread was fresh and authentic to Philly. The only thing left was a bite and it did not disappoint one bit, just wowzers! It was good enough to return prior to writing a review. It ended up being a carbon copy of my success with another incredibly delicious cheesesteak. This time I used a nearby picnic table to enjoy. This is a chain food stand. The owner has two located at Lowe's in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach on Holland Rd. If you love cheesesteaks then Dominic's delivers a masterpiece and you will not be disappointed. A 4.5 rounding up and later learned Yelp friend Terry was a super fan of their steaks which was cool. Don't forget to pick up a punch card when you buy 6 your 7th is FREE!

The service was excellent and the pastrami sandwich was really good. I need to try the cheesesteak.read more

I'm grateful for a son who's willing to wait in line for over an hour to give me Ube pastries lol…read more I've been trying to get to a Jack Eats pop-up for years, but the timing has never been right...until today! We got the Ube Loaded Cake, Ube Cream Puff, Ube Fatty Cookies, and Ube Blondie. Everything was amazing and, next time, we will definitely get more. Our favorite was the Ube Loaded Cake. I loved my Mother's Day treats!!

One of the top 5 food businesses I will miss from my time in Norfolk VA is Jack Eats. While there…read moreis no shortage of great filipino food in NYC, this place does something quite special which is hard to find - merging authentic filipino flavors in a well-crafted, delicious and new way. Everything I've had here is delicious, but here are some of my favorites: UBE BLONDIES *** Probably one of their most signature items that stays on the menu season to season, this crumbly, satisfyingly dense, soft baked good with that nice punch of ube flavor will really have you coming back for more. The frosting glaze is just perfect, adding that sweetness that carries the ube flavor really nicely. The texture is just soooo satisfying, you can just tell when you cut your fork through it that it has this airy, yet dense and crumbly texture. TURON FRITTER Kind of like an apple fritter, but oh so crumbly, delicious, bright, and soft on the inside. Also had their brown sugar boba pudding cup when it came out, and it was really good; the tapioca actually blended quite nicely and was chewy and fresh, which means you're not stuck chewing it forever. Definitely on the sweeter side, but brown sugar items tend to be that way.

My boyfriend and I spontaneously decided to go to Corolla Village BBQ after our original plan fell…read morethrough and we are so happy this happened because if it weren't for the change in plans, we would have never found this gem! Food was ready under 10 minutes and it was absolutely delicious. The potato salad, mac and cheese, the pork with the sauce was all 5/5. Usually I'm picky with cornbread but this was yummy! Very moist and flavorful. Outdoor area was adorable, plenty of seating area, and staff were very friendly. Best BBQ in the obx!!!

We ordered carryout here for a group of 15. The woman who took our order was very friendly and…read morehelpful. I don't know if it was her guidance or my wife decisions, but we ordered way too much food. At any rate, we had chicken, ribs and pork, with coleslaw, potato salad beans, and mac&cheese for sides.. All it was very good, particularly the mac & cheese. We had a lot left over, but managed to clean it up over the next couple of days. This is an outdoor walk up, with outdoor tables only. The line can be fairly long, so keep that in mind if you haven't ordered ahead.

Stopped by Cafe Davina back in the fall and was immediately impressed by how beautiful the space…read moreis! There are plenty of photogenic spots both inside and outside, lots of seating, and several fun areas to explore. Be sure to check out the outdoor seating, the small side shop, and especially the seating area hidden inside the large tree. The café feels more like an experience than just a coffee stop, and I enjoyed wandering around the property almost as much as sitting down with my drink. As for the menu, I found the food and drinks a bit overpriced for the quality. I ordered a matcha latte with pumpkin cheesecake flavoring, but unfortunately could barely taste any flavoring aside from the oat milk. That said, I think Cafe Davina's biggest strength is its atmosphere rather than its food. It's a great place to relax, catch up with friends, or take photos, and I'd be willing to come back and give other menu items a try.

Had a great experience going to this unique cafe with my sister and partner. The crepe was light…read moreand had a great balance of sweet and savory. It was a beautiful atmosphere and being from the north, eating in a historic southern mansion was truly a great way to start the day. Will definitely be back.

Great food and a great guy! Whenever I'm in the area I stop by. Everything on their menu is amazing…read morefrom the sausages to their Philly cheesesteaks to their hot dogs.

This gem been outside of Lowe's for as long as I can remember. If you ever been to Lowe's you know…read morethe iconic smell as you walk in and out of the building. However even though I've grew up in this area, I've never tried it before. This day I've decided to stop by and grab whatever produced that smell that was drawing me in. The kind worker mentioned it was a Philly cheese steak that he cooked previously, so of course I went ahead and grabbed one for myself. When I tell you that sandwich was so bomb! Well seasoned, stuffed with meat and cheese! And loads of veggies to match. I must say even though I couldn't find what I was looking for in Lowe's, I still left out a happy girl that day!

They have a stand over at the Norfolk Premium Outlet, from the long line I anticipated good…read morepopcorn. As advertised the flavor profile is sweet and salty. I purchased three mini buckets: white cheddar, caramel and kettle. They were fresh made but not made to order as noted in the kettle flavor being a bit warm and the caramel on the cooler side. I believe it was 3 buckets for $15 and they offer military discount. The caramel is my favorite since it did not last during the ride home.