Outer Banks Seafood Company

Outer Banks Seafood Company

1080 Nimmo Parkway (Red Mills Common area)

Virginia Beach, Va 23454

TEL: 757-427-6272
Fri-Sat 4-10PM, Sun-Thurs 4-9PM

11400 W Huguenot Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113
TEL: 804-464-1835
Fri-Sat 4-10PM, Sun-Thurs 4-9PM

www.outerbanksseafoodcompany.com

Food: 8 out of 10 Mikes

Service: 7.5 out of 10 Mikes

Outer Banks Seafood Company was highly recommended by a colleague of mine. He was right on the money with this one.  We visited the Virginia Beach location. You walk in an the first thing you notice is the atmosphere, quiet and welcoming (great spot for a couple on a date night). We settled in at our table and were greeted by a smiling waitress, she was very informative and helped us with questions we had about the menu.  We ordered an appetizer of "Cut Bait" (their term for fried calamari) and a cup of the "Crab and Corn Bisque".  The calamari was cooked to perfection with a nice zesty marinara dipping sauce.  The bisque was packed full of flavor and a ton of crab meat in every spoonful (will defiantly order the larger bowl next time).  On to the entrees,  Mike Sr. chose the "Nags Header", a combination of shrimp, scallops, a crab cake and a flounder fillet.  It was way more than enough for one person.  He really enjoyed the platter.  I went for the "Seafood Mixed Grill", which was a generous portion of Mahi Mahi, deep sea scallops and shrimp.  It comes flatiron grilled with a honey citrus butter.  I had a special order for no shrimp (I'm allergic to them) and they were happy to take care of it for me.  My dish was very enjoyable, fish was juicy and delectable, as were the scallops.  Both dishes were accompanied by fresh vegetables and "Redneck Risotto" (it was more of a polenta then a risotto). All in all the food was magnificent, I look forward to going back and exploring the menu some more.  They have a wide range of choices from seafood to steaks (for the ocean impaired).  I am sure you will be pleased and want to come back again and again.

Mike Jr.

The restaurant is kid friendly providing high chairs and a kids menu. 
Entree prices range between $15 - $25  

Virginia Diner

Virginia Diner
408 County Drive North
Wakefield, VA 23888
TEL: 757-899-3106

http://vadinerrestaurant.com

Food: 7 out of 10 Mikes
Service: 7 out of 10 Mikes

This is a place that my parents introduced me to in my teen years. We usually stopped during trips to and from my Alma Mater - Hargrave Military Academy.  It is located off 460 in Wakefield and is a great place to visit while on a Sunday drive. Directions are available on the above web site. Their menu is good country cooking with fried chicken (some of the best I have ever tasted), country fried steak, Country Cured Virginia ham, sandwiches and many more items. All of their side items are country fresh. On Saturdays and Sundays they have a buffet which includes country favorites. They also serve breakfast (6 am to 11 am) and have catering available. Be sure to save room for dessert, like their World Famous Peanut Pie, Diner's Favorite Apple Pie, Chocolate Chess Pie, Peanut Butter Silk Pie, Banana pudding and Peach Cobbler. I am sure you can find what you want for a very tasty meal just like Grandma used to make.  They are very family oriented and kid friendly.  Enjoy.....

Mike Sr.

The diner is open 364 days a year from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm in the summer and until 8:00 pm in the winter.
Friday offers a Seafood Buffet  - 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday offers Diner's Favorites Country Buffet - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Their lunch and dinner prices range from $3.50 to $15.00 and include choice of two vegetables and either fresh baked biscuits or Virginia style spoon bread.    

No Frill Bar and Grill

Hilltop Location
1620 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757)425-2900 

Ghent Location
806 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757)627-4262

http://www.nofrillgrill.com/

Food:    8 out of 10 Mikes
Service: 8 out of 10 Mikes


We recently had the joy of visiting "No Frill Bar and Grill" at the Hilltop location in Virginia Beach.  We had a larger party so we called ahead and had no problem getting a table.  The wait staff was very accommodating and helpful.  I chose to have the Caesar Salad with Tuna bites and Mike Sr. had the Fish and Chips (made with flounder).  Others in the party had the Nachos (very healthy portion), the French Dip (flavorful) and the Spotswood Salad (a signature salad).  All in all, everyone was pleased with the meal, and raved about their choices (which is usually the story with this local spot). They always have a great selection of daily specials and the menu has a broad span of choices.  The desserts will always make you think twice tempt you at the end of your meal.  This evening they had a Pumpkin Cheesecake (which was calling my name). Everyone at the table had a taste and agreed it was exquisite.  I have been to both locations and they are both great (two different crowds though). The Ghent location is a little harder to get into on the weekend but it’s well worth any wait.  Looking forward to more good times at "No Frill" in the future.


Hours:  Sun - Thurs 11am-10 pm
            Fri & Sat 11am-11pm
            Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm

Prices:  Moderate Prices averaging $10-15 per entree

Mike Jr.

Great Bridge BBQ

Great Bridge BBQ Restaurant
8oo Battlefield Blvd. South  (Millwood Plaza Shopping Center)
Chesapeake, VA

Food:    3 out of 10 Mikes
Service: 2 out of 10 Mikes


My son and I were asked to try Great Bridge BBQ, so off we went last Saturday. What we found was a clean little place at the end of the shopping center. They also have a catering service. Once we sat down the waitress approached us and it was downhill from there. She constantly hovered around us pressuring us for our orders, we asked for a minute to look over the menu and that is what we got - back she came to hover. We nearly left, but decided to try the food. What we found was mediocre at best. I was hopeful with the smoked beef brisket and Texas chili, I was told they did not have the chili ready yet (It was 12:30 on a Saturday). The brisket was sliced and steamed with a heavy sauce which masked the meat so much all you tasted was sauce. I suspect the sauce was "Bull's Eye". My son tried the pulled pork sandwich which tasted like any other we have tried, nothing to rave about. He also had the baked beans, which were not baked (more like a can of campbell's pork and beans with some pulled pork mixed in).  We did try the fried "Mac and Cheese" appetizer which we agreed was the highlight of our visit. When we asked for a refill on our drinks, the waitress placed her hand on the hand I was eating with and said she we take care of it (being friendly with a hand on your shoulder is one thing, but never touch a customers hand).  All in all we would not return, but you can make your own decision. It is a little neighborhood place, but is a little out of the way in Chesapeake.


Hours:  Mon - Sat 11 am - 8 pm
            Sun 11 am - 6 pm

Mike Sr.