Restaurants in Portsmouth

“Great food, great drinks, great service; have never had a bad experience at HSP. Even when the restaurant is full you can tell they do their best to make sure every guest has a great experience. They also have sweet shirts!”

“We were blown away by the food tonight! So many amazing options and every single dish was delicious!!! Perfect place for a romantic dinner with my husband. Definitely will go again! Christopher took great care of us too!”

“Food was Delicious and very well priced!!”

“We ate here for lunch the other day and I got the blackened salmon sandwich special, it was so delicious!! It would be awesome if there was some type of shade covering outside on the deck, alot of people were requesting to sit outside but with no shade it deters. But besides that the food and the service was great!!”

“Stopped in to celebrate with good friends, I had the dark lager. It has a good taste but is not heavy like a Stout can be. They have a good variety of their own creations. I will have this again.
Went again last night, had a really good porter and sat on the patio and smoked my pipe”

“If you are looking for good food and good people this is where you wanna be. Grown and Sexy Vibe. The staff are the best!”

“First time going everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned! 10/10!!”

“This small grocery store has a surprisingly large and welcoming atmosphere, offering both takeout and dine-in options. It's my go-to place for hard-to-find Spanish and West Indian ingredients, including spices, vegetables, and canned goods that the larger supermarkets often lack. I also appreciate their buffet featuring a delicious blend of American and West Indian cuisine. I always make sure to grab a bag of their flavorful beef patties and coco bread before I leave.”

“Dined in today. My server was David. He took care of us for the moment we stepped in and made things happen. No excuses, just to the point and made sure we had a magical experience.
Dr. E”

“Welcoming atmosphere. I love the puppies.
My favorite beer was the Vienna lager.
And the food for restaurant week was amazing! A perfect pairing.
Thanks for the good service and great food.”

“Great atmosphere and food”

“Me & my fiancé went there for dinner tonight it was my first time and OMG it was so good. The crab dip was amazing! An they are all so nice.”

“I jerk, chicken eggrolls, very nice atmosphere. On Wednesday nights karaoke service was great.”

“Let me tell you! This might be my go to every time I come home to Portsmouth now!
I wanted to check out the casino and grab something to eat so we stopped in Yard House for the Poke Nachos. It happened to be happy hour and the bartender let me sample beer since I'm not a beer drinker. I really appreciated them letting me try before I buy!
We were seated in a booth and since it was Happy Hour, we ordered the poke nachos and brussel sprouts. Both were pretty good! Our waitress was getting trained, I think her name was TT. She was great! I would have never known she was new but her trainer was also amazing. Shot out to them two! I then ordered the beef bowl and my fiance ordered the wings. I really enjoyed the beef bowl but thought it was missing something so I added a light orangish sauce they had. I wish I remembered the name but it was bomb on top of the steak bowl. My fiance ordered the pepper wings and lemon pepper wings. They were both BOMB. Cooked to perfection and delicious flavor. The place was clean and had great views of the tvs every where! Happy Hour was half off appetizers until 6pm and the happy hour food was great options. You could eat a full dinner off the appetizer menu!”

“This review is long overdue! My sister and I decided to grab a bite before heading to the casino back in July. We found this gem! Food was AMAZING, staff was friendly, and the drinks were strong! We happened to come on karaoke night and had a blast! The owner sat and chatted with us a bit and made feel really welcome.

Definitely going back next time I’m in town!”

“This place was a v cool vibe for my homegirls birthday we did come earlier in the day so I can only speak towards that. we were literally the only people there but that was the best part!!! dj was A1, bartender was A1 & THE FOOD??? i ended up having to thank the chef bc that was some of the most seasoned food i have ever had from a restaurant! only negative was that it was v hot in there, i will definitely be back!”

“Staff is amazing and friendly, the raspberry white chocolate scones 🤌 if you're in olde towne, stop in for the white chocolate macadamia latte! 😍”

“Pizza was great, the crust was incredible and the sauce to cheese ratio beats any chain pizza store. There’s an amazing level of authenticity to appreciate and the staff are incredibly hospitable! The garlic knots were a phenomenal starter while I built up my appetite for the meat lovers pie! Definitely will be back with family and friends!”

“Mom and Son Thai Kitchen is the best Thai restaurant that I’ve tried. My family loves it as do all the family and friends that I’ve recommended it to. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is amazing. I’ve always liked Thai food, but I LOVE the Thai food from Mom and Son Thai Kitchen. It is very fresh and full of flavor. Everything I’ve had tastes like it was made from scratch with love. My favorite dishes are the Thai fried rice, basil stir fry, Pad Kee Mao, and the Thai Noodle Soup. If you’ve never tried this place, go try it ASAP!”

“Quality food at a fair price. Also I LOVE the convenience of being able to order online”

“Great food. Clean. Great atmosphere. Service is quick and efficient.”

“just stopped in for the first time. staff is very friendly. Coconut Cappachinno was delicious. I also got a Caramel Crumble Bar that was out of this world. Great Job!!”

“cool little place! will be back!”

“We have been here 3 times & each time the food taste better than the time before. Staff is very friendly & polite. Highly recommend!!!”

“The barrel is an absolute awesome place where you can have a great time with a great crowd. The bands are amazing The bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere is untouchable. Really a great place to just have a great time. Highly recommend for anyone who needs to get out. The wife and I really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely go back!!!!”

“Beyond Vegan Cell Food is my favorite spot in Hampton Roads! The food is AMAZING and real!”

“Fresh and Full Salad Bar Every Day!”

““SEE YOU WHEN YOU’RE HUNGRY” is what she says to you when you’re leaving with the “goods”! I’m a repeat customer. Food is always cooked fresh and always taste scrumptious😋🤤”

“Went to restaurant on my son birthday Friday morning around 11 the food was delicious well seasoned definitely soul food cooking was my first time there & surely will not be my last. Keep the good food taste the love in it ?”

“Food is delicious!!!! First time trying it today. Might return tomorrow.”

“A good time Happy Our Good food Good drinks”

“I was there for lunch and had the pad thai from the lunch special. They served a spring roll and salad almost immediately and the padthai came out quick and hot. Very good spot for lunch. The staff was super friendly and I waited for nothing”

“Very good place hard to find these days, BLT are my favorite the staff is always busy on serving customers hot dogs are also good very comfortable eat in too keep it up ..”

“I posted this before but forgot to put the ratings in. Their deluxe stromboli and sweet iced tea can't be beat. It's all I get.”

“This is my favorite local Coffee Shop! The White Chocolate Latte and Pimento BLT were magnificent!!! OMG this place is absolutely amazing!!”

“I love their Max sub with ham, turkey, roast beef, I love their crushed peppers & you can also purchase a $1 cup of crushed peppers to go it works good with sandwiches at home.”

“Delicious food and very fast service, we had a party of 15-20 and from the time we sat down, and the waitress checked us out. About 45-60 minutes total. Ridiculous. Food was on point, able to understand English enough to get my order correct on the first try.”

“Wife and I had Thai beef salad and ginger chicken stir for lunch. The food, service, & price are good. Liquor and sushi bar too.

Parking: Parking on depends on your luck that day.”

“Awesome staff and great beer and food! Family friendly and fantastic specials throughout the week!”

“Boba taro milk tea so good . Be back soon”

“The best around. Goat is excellent. Chicken is excellent. When we are delivering in the area we get excited because we know what's for lunch. When I'm in a 20 mile radius I will always stop by for the best food around. Portions are excellent and prices are fair”

“Everything was great, the prices for the bread items I purchased, and the variety. I atmosphere reminded of being a little girl shopping with my mommy in the late 1980s when Murray's Steak House was in Suffolk Virginia on Portsmouth Blvd. I miss my mom, but Flowers Bakery Outlet gave me a Happy memory. I had forgotten about being with my mom.... that's probably why I ended up buying $7 plus of bread today....something I don't really eat much of.”

“We’ve eaten here about 5 times now I think and I specifically waited to make my review until we had been a few times at least. The consistency of this place is on point, which is amazing because we’ve been trying to find a good take out place for a while now where we knew it would be good every time and this place has got it going on. Their food is amazing. This is the only place we go for Chinese food now and we even drive 40 minutes to get here it’s that good. We personally love the beef lo mein, beef and broccoli and the sesame chicken.”

“We eat here once or twice a week. Can’t go wrong! Top shelf frozen margaritas ❤️❤️”

“excellent service! food was awesome.. Buffalo Shrimp & Fried Flounder..Perfect”

“10 out of 10 recommend!!! Everything was fresh, presentable, and delicious!!! Thank you guys so much for a delicious meal for my girls night!!”

“We had a recent catering order for a surprise party! The ordering process and delivery process was super easy!! Food was great and everyone seemed to enjoy it! We will definitely use you guys again!”

“I love DJing Thursdays at the best restaurant in Portsmouth: the vibe is amazing along with the staff. @djsharp-copeland.”

“Baron’s in Portsmouth great food, cold beer and live music!”

“Great coffee. I just got disappointed it’s always out of peppermint for mocha”

“good food, good service and good price 💕💕💕 amazing food I'm addicted 😋”

“They need to put a mattress in the parking lot cuz now I’m in a food coma. Philly cheese steak slapped as hard as his spatulas on the grill 🤤”

“The lady’s in the drive thru are always really sweet and the food is very fresh. This is my favorite location☕️🍩”

“Good times downtown Portsmouth High Street”

“The food was fresh and tasty.”

“They have good food, cheap prices and cloth napkins.”

“Very friendly coffee always great we stop by every morning before head out to work try triple expresso 2/white mocha over ice with salted cold form make your day better 😄😄”

“My husband received a birthday cake from Silverspoon. it beautiful and one of the most delicious cakes we have ever had!!”

“Fries salty & shrimp wet! Who sends someone this to eat. My co-worker tried to eat it but he could not either. $24 waste & missing item”

“Great food! Great prices! Great atmosphere!”

“First time visiting this location, the attention from staff was quick, and drinks were made right away. Nice vibes inside and pretty much quiet. The parking lot was pretty full so i drove around back looking for more parking but ultimately wound up in the drive thru line. Fortunately i was able to back out. I remember when this location was my favorite Bp gas station lol”

“DELICIOUS and one the Best Subs I've eaten. Locally and independently owned, it is much better than most places. My first visit.
I ordered The Works'”

“So much more good than expected! So delicious! My roommate and I have food for days ... We thought we were just getting a meal each. It's enough for 3-4 meals each! We got 2 mains, egg rolls, chicken on a stick (it's so much chicken ❤️😍🤤 and SO good) and donuts for $40.... It's good for days”

“We are forever a fan of this bbq…and that Mac n Cheese!!! We look forward to this at local events. Best smoked bbq around.”

“Fabulous fried seafood at good prices. Just as good as the more expensive places, but with much faster service.”

“I've come to understand that crown is different wherever you go... the fried gizzards had great flavor, but texture wasn't right... the chicken was meh the chicken needed the gizzards flavor... and the kingdom were small... the guy working the counter acted like I was interrupting his day cause my order was going up and up... bit I would think you want people to order a lot... but guess not”

“Nothing better than a girls night with this much Chinese food 😍 food was all SOOOO good and hit the spot, everyone was raving all night!! Service was great and friendly!!”

“Food is always fresh and good. Egg foo yung is never burnt and the gravy is brown not black and oily like some places. They don’t have that weird yellow rice but normal rice classic and fried like back in the day real Chinese American food.”

“best in Hampton”

“We'd been looking for a new Chinese place for a while now, decided to try Wong Kwok, out search is over. Everything we'd been looking for, amazing food, friendly and great prices with nice portions.”

“Seems like the place changed names but their menu still showed this name, the food was pretty good but nothing too spectacular. I do highly recommend the pound cake, it was delicious, they were out of avocado for one of our burgers but the waitress was amazing and went above and beyond to make up for it. Just for that alone I recommend this place.”

“I recently visited China Ocean, a highly-rated Chinese restaurant in the U.S., and I have to say — this place absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment I walked in to everything was spot-on. If you’re looking for authentic, flavorful Chinese food with great service, this is the place.

The atmosphere is cozy, clean, and welcoming. It’s not overly fancy, but it has a warm, relaxing vibe. The space is well-organized, tables are clean, and the decor includes some subtle Chinese elements that add charm without being overdone. Whether you’re dining with family, friends, or even solo, you’ll feel comfortable and at ease.

And the food? Absolutely amazing. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. The orange chicken was crispy and tender with the perfect sweet-tangy balance. The General Tso’s chicken had just the right amount of kick, without being overly sweet or greasy. The shrimp lo mein had that authentic “wok hei” flavor — the noodles were springy, the shrimp fresh and juicy. We also tried the beef with broccoli, which was cooked perfectly with tender slices of beef and crisp vegetables. Every dish felt homemade, not mass-produced. You could taste the quality in every bite.

Portions were generous, ideal for sharing or packing up leftovers (which still tasted great the next day). The menu is extensive, so there’s something for everyone, whether you like spicy, savory, sweet, or mild flavors.

As for price, it’s more than fair. You’re paying for excellent ingredients, big portions, and real care in preparation. Most dishes range from $10 to $18, and for the quality you get, it’s worth every penny. It’s not fast food — it’s real food, cooked right.

Overall, China Ocean is hands-down one of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve been to in the U.S. It’s a rare find: authentic flavors, warm service, generous portions, and great value — all under one roof. I’m already planning to come back and try even more of the menu.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Highly recommended. If you’re in the area, don’t miss this place!”

“The food and service were both excellent. Our 13 member party only waited 5 minutes to be seated. Each member of the party was very satisfied with their food, which included crab cakes, ribs, bbq salmon, lemon pepper wings, turkey wings, whole chicken wings, fried catfish, chicken tenders, Philly cheese steak egg rolls, cornbread, Mac and cheese, greens, green beans, yams, mashed potatoes and gravy, and fries.”

“We just hosted our event here and everything about this space was perfect! The staff are absolutely fabulous and they are the best place to be!”

“Delicious! No regrets about going there!!”

“Always ready to help, delivery is incredibly quick, and service is always the best! I don't know what we would do without these guys.”

“First time ever! The food is amazing. And, if you custom your own tacos add the habanero sauce. Bravo 👏 to the owner!!!”

“Aways friendly, ontime and delicious….been ordering for years and we are still ordering weekly… our only problem was no duck sauce once…..for amount of food and delicious ….the best value for chinese food in town…my favorite is pepper steak or egg foo young …have ordered many meals for whole family n never had problem with quality of the food”

“OMG!! This is the best cinnamon roll I have ever tasted!!! We wanted to try something new and searched up cinnamon rolls. The roll was not overbearing with cinnamon, it wasn't too thick, and the icing was perfect. I am so happy we decided to give Lovin' Oven Bakery a try!! Chef's kiss 🤌🏾💋👩🏿‍🍳 Love it! Thank you guys for being everything we wanted and more!! They even added a free roll! 😉 😘”

“Our new favorite seafood spot. Absolutely delicious! 😋”

“Finally! I found a great Chinese restaurant. Got house fried rice and chicken and broccoli and they were both absolutely excellent! Lady at the counter was very friendly unlike the jerk that I've been abused by numerous times at another Chinese restaurant.
Topps China, you have a new customer!”

“I love their pretzels. They need to expand to the Chesapeake Square, and Western
Branch areas. Well at one time they were in Chs Square. And it has been quite a while.”

“This location has done a real turn around, super clean and great staff. Even the trainees are great.”

“Haven't been here in years because I moved states away but when I tell you I always go for their shrimp egg food Yung or they chicken yok. It never misses I literally grew up on their food. Now whenever I taste Chinese food in other cities I get sad and wanna cry because none will hit like mama chan's do”

“Very polite staff. Very clean establishment. Fast service. Very loving environment.”

“If you like local dives....this is the place. Everyone knows everyone and wears their best Walmart clothes. Best prices in town on a decent meal. Only place I've seen a cigar lounge.”

“A Pretty good little Chinese food Takeout restaurant, and the Lady owner is kind and friendly. I would definitely prefer to give them business instead of fast food drive thru nearby. I like good fresh hot food, good service and good price from a local business like this one. Thank you China Li, and keep up the good work!”

“Good food for corner store chicken and shrimp. I travel across the city for the food. As I stated before corner store but it's in a shopping center on Towne point I'd. Police are often patrolling the area so relatively safe”

“The food is fresh and hot. Sometimes the flavor of the pancit and lo mein fluctuates from good to great. Just wish their was more consistency on greatness. But haven't been disappointed. Would like more delivery options.”

“The food & drinks are great. A home cooked meal away from home and the service is out of this world. Staff is awesome! Check out breakfast and lunch, you won't be disappointed.”

“Greater Grinders has the best subs in Hampton Roads. Ingredients always fresh and the best sub rolls! The staff is always friendly and helpful. I think they deserve a raise for always being that way!! Because it is kind of tucked off the main road, it's sometimes forgotten about, but do think forget, best subs and service anywhere! Go see them!”

“I ordered tuna club and a turkey and cheese sandwich. That tuna was so good! I ordered the turkey and cheese for tomorrow so I can’t give a report on that. But if the tuna is good I know the other sandwich will be good too. They were quick with the delivery too. On a Saturday!”

“The Hibachi Teriyaki chicken is almost as good as the Chesapeake Square mall Nori Japan in the food court yummy yummy version. I usually get the lomein and veggies with an extra scoop of sauce. The sauce at Chinese gourmet is a close second or I would've given them 5 stars. Also it's cheaper at CG than Nori which is a plus and it's closer to me.”

“My daughter had her wedding reception there on Saturday. The food was delicious and the staff was amazing”

“I want to take a moment to thank Steven for his excellent service at this Hardee’s. You never know what someone might be going through, and I was having a rough day. Steven was not only pleasant but also intentional in making sure my order was correct, which I truly appreciated.

I have a 90-year-old mother who doesn’t eat much, which can make things challenging, but Steven took the time to ensure her meal was prepared exactly how I needed it. That small act of kindness made a big difference.

Thank you, Steven—you’re amazing! I’ll definitely be coming back because of your great service.”

“The cooks are great people there Is a server who likes to hover over you and tell you her life story buy all the other ones are great I have been here 6 times in the last 2 weeks as it is close to my job and not wanting to get fast food everyday”

“there fteid fish country style and there shrimps”

“Fantastic and fast Mediterranean fare. Will definitely be back!”

“Really quiet, could use some music. Can here people in the kitchen talking on the phone, wait staff was wonderful very attentive.food was great, and the amount given was decent compared to the price. I had the hamburger steak and eggs, he got the seafood omelette. He says that it was good.”