Restaurants near Norfolk Naval Base

First time going. Was on our try list. Was not disappointed. Nice selection of spirits. They make some crafty cocktails but I didn’t try any. Just had wine on the mind. Creative main dishes. Ended up have the smoked Birria Mushroom Pappardelle and husband had the Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast. The Birria was amazing. Husband’s first time having duck and we weren’t sure on temperature. So he ordered it thinking steak temp. Big mistake! Came out dry and tough. One of the owners came out and talked to us. Recooked the duck the correct way and was perfect!! We insisted several times on paying for the second duck and we were refused. So note trust the chef to prepare the food. Lol. We had Oreo cheesecake for dessert . We also had oysters Rockefeller and tuna bites for appetizers. All the food was deliciously amazing. If you are looking for a special occasion place or some great cocktails this is your place. From hostess to owner fantastic people. You won’t be disappointed.

We had such a wonderful time here! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. We had the sangria wine flight, the salmon, the ribs, and the brussel sprouts. Every bite was fantastic. We were so full after! We will definitely be going back!

We chose Chef's kitchen for our Valentine's dinner date. Entering the staff were all friendly and professional. The drinks were very good we had the Sangria and the Tom and Jerry, tasted like real creative drinks with delicious flavors, enjoyed every sip. we ordered the salmon rolls, party in your mouth, the seafood mac & cheese wasn't bad, but I prefer to keep crab meat out of my mac in the future. Also, for main we had the salmon with mashed sweet potato very tasty. My wife had the filet mignon with garlic mash and broccolini, filet mignon was very flavorful. Ambiance was beautiful and our server Colby was awesome, attentive and had great recommendations. we enjoyed the overall experience.

The service was friendly, fun, and knowledgeable on the menu. Our waitress was great, checked on us regularly without interrupting our meal. She made us smile and provided sound advice on the food. The owner visits the tables and spends as much time with you as you want. She has an interesting background, and you can enjoy a very friendly and interesting conversation with her. The food is amazing. There are enough options to make choosing difficult but I would say the lamb is the best I have ever tasted. The portions are sizable and worth the fee. There was plenty to take home afterwards. The ambience is casual enough to enjoy a quick dinner or show up for something more formal, it is up to you. Totally worth is in our opinion and I am certainly going back.

Vibe, food, atmosphere, all 10/10! If you’re in the area and you need a spot, make it this one!