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Nest Kitchen & Taphouse, Newport News, VA

Nest Kitchen & Taphouse

4.2
4.2
514 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Our menu changes with the seasons, ingredient availability, and the innovative vision of our culinary team. Only when a dish intrigues and exceeds our high standards do we share it here with you. Taste it now because change is the only constant at NEST.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 988-8585
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dane Tomaszewski
  • Private party facilities
    http://www.kilncreekgolf.com/CELEBRATE
  • Neighborhood
    Newport News
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for brunch

  • Virginia

    Good for business meals

  • Virginia

    Kid-friendly

  • Virginia

    Good for groups

  • Virginia

    Healthy

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Virginia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Virginia

    Lively

514 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The restaurant temperature was very warm, although the service good.

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  2. KarynS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    This restaurant doesn’t take cash which is a scary step towards communism and control of our money. Once we are all digital, they can take it away.

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  3. ReginaKeyz

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I come here every Monday for $5 mimosas. Food and service is always great.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the items were pricey but the food was delicious!

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  5. KelvinM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great atmosphere we will definitely be back. We found a new spot.

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  6. Ember

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience2
    It was overall a good experience. I did notice that the staff was struggling with the workload. Took me a while to get seated by the receptionist. The food portion was great. I enjoyed it (even the leftovers). Just hope that this place has enough employees to cover the busy hours.

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  7. ReggieA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Hostess Amber was great!!!The Hostess Amber was great!!!

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  8. DianeM

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was fine. We chose Nest mainly because they did have a couple of vegan options.

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  9. rutheileen74

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Just hoping for a quicker business lunch, (max 60-75 mins) overall all was great!

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  10. TonyM

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Cherrywood smoked wings are way better than you get at a sports bar. Jerk chicken tacos are very flavorful as well as the salmon. Our reservation was the last available, and I think the service reflected that they were preoccupied with getting the front and ready to close. I would definitely go back earlier in the day.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    The service was exceptional. But everything else was poor. I sat in the enclosed area but it was so loud from the fans you couldn’t hear yourself think. The mimosas taste as if I made them not a real bartender. My omelet was extremely salty, the potatoes were raw, and the biscuits were crumbly. I never leave reviews but I was so disappointed to spend my birthday brunch here.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mary was an amazing server!!! Love love looovvveeee her! So personable and reliable!!

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  13. JonB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manager D and her team are amazing. They work well together

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  14. JessicaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Creative options that tasted amazing. We made a reservation easily and we're immediately sat upon arrival.

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  15. AshleeT

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A reservation was made for a girl's night birthday dinner and we had a fabulous time! The food was delicious, the service was top tier, the atmosphere and the music vibes were amazing. Natasha kept checking on us to make everything was up to par and even threw in a few complimentary items for the birthday queen. She was amazing! Our waitress Danielle made sure myself and my girlfriends were taken care of the entire evening. We had a great time! I was also so happy to see more gluten free and vegan options on the menu! I will certainly be back! Thanks again for such a wonderful time!

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  16. PatA

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Food is always good. Service was good but slow as restaurant continues to be understaffed. I counted only 3 waitstaff for the entire space. My reservations were for Sunday brunch at noon...most tables were full. The noise level tends to be very high....don't expect to have a conversation unless you shout. I think it needs mentioning that this restaurant no longer excepts cash payment...only debit cards or charge cards are accepted and for someone who deals in cash when dining out I found this new policy surprising and somewhat off putting.

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  17. DrKDT1

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Enjoyed brunch and delicious food! Maery (think that is how she spelled it) was very nice! Loved getting the birthday coupon so many thanks!!

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  18. JonB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Manager D was very nice and warming. Ajada the host was very friendly at the door. Great food. Great customer service

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  19. JonnyB

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff. Great food. This is the place to be. Great vibes

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  20. TinaJ

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was amazing. The manager was extremely helpful. Ajada and Kate did amazing serving

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daria and her team are phenomenal and they have excellent customer service skills.

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  22. RedskinsMan

    Richmond

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed an outing out with Family. Food was awesome. Excellent Service. Host/Waiter all was excellent.

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  23. SusanC

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy food! Great service! Will definitely plan to come back!

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  24. SteveC

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Horrible service. Father’s Day brunch. Seated T 1130 and didn’t receive food until 1245. Simple burger and omelet. Waited 30 min for an ice tea refill. Burger arrived over cooked with zero condiments either on table or on side. Told they were ultra slammed despite several empty tables. I didn’t see or pay the bill but wife asked waitress about tip saying she didn’t see options for 10-20% and was informed 20% was automatically included. I wonder service was so bad. With no incentive to provide decent or average service staff is comforted to know they’re getting a good tip for doing bare or below minimum. It’s on a golf course so I assume the golfers coming in for a bag of beer are the priorities. Sure didn’t see any of them take even 5 min to get beer

    1 person found this helpful

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Apps were delicious but the main courses were crazy salty.

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  26. Aerin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Despite having made a reservation three days prior to going, we were seated in a bar area so noisy it hurt. We got nowhere asking for another table despite seeing open appropriate tables during the entire time there. The bathrooms were so filthy, the health department should’ve been called. The food matched the atmosphere—very ordinary, the worst biscuits I have ever had, and a somewhat cold omelette. I cannot fully express what an awful experience the whole thing was, especially since I was looking forward to going there, just reading the menu on line and knowing the location. All I can say is don’t bother to visit. And I know I will not be returning.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. NaketaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! The staff was very accommodating and professional. I Definitely would rate this experience a 10/10.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We always enjoy dining at Nest! I had the fiesta burger it was tasty! Kate was an excellent server.

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  29. ShenaL

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing!!!!!! I've never been to a restaurant and everyone in my party enjoyed their meals. The food was perfect and the price was surprisingly low! We will definitely be coming back. Our waitress was very helpful and sweet. She always smiled or laughed with us. She was great. 10 thumbs up Side note: it is apart of a golf resort but do not be afraid lol its open to the public and we dressed casually

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  30. Elle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Got a super weird greeting at the door. Sat at the bar, but super slow and disjointed service. Husbands food came out wrong (ordered no tomatoes on a sandwich, no big deal, but they have never served it the way he asks) and my chicken tacos were terrible, fatty cuts of meat. Watched a waitress spill half a mimosa and instead of waiting for bar tender to replace it, she opted to just fill the remainder with straight champagne. Heard her come back later asking the bar tender for extra juice bc the table though the mimosas were too strong. Pretty empty but still waited long for the check.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. JacelynB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Hailey was awesome excellent service very knowledgeable about the menu. Food came kinda late manager gave us dessert on the house was so nice.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    I was very surprised when my party arrived to find no host. We waited for 10 minutes before just walking in. I asked the bar tender for the host and she said she’s around somewhere. When the host arrived, she said NEST makes people wait 20 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation. I planned to leave then I believe the manager put together a table for us. The server was very pleasant but slow. We watched our drinks at the bar waiting for quite some time. The food was subpar. I may go again just to sit at the bar but not for brunch.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. LaurenL

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great for a quick sit-down dinner! Staff was very friendly, and helpful.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was such a lovely experience; friendly staff; exceptional food flavor, the music was wonderful. 10/10 for me!

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  35. KellieG

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Server was subpar but the manager was amazing and made sure we had a good time

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    The service was okay but it took forever for our waitress to take our drink order. By then we already knew what we wanted to eat. We were there for our 11:15 reservation on time. It took over an hour to receive our food. Keep in mind there was hardly anyone there. The food was okay, nothing to rave about. The deviled eggs were nothing more then hard boiled eggs with a little bit of whipped topping. Over all we will never be going back there.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Jlshopper

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, large portions, nice complimentary coffee cake.

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  38. johng

    Raleigh

    76 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We went there for the breakfast. I had pancakes, my wife had scrambled eggs. The eggs were very hard, the pancakes were large, and very unappetizing. And we ate lunch at the restaurant the day before. The lunch was outstanding. The beer selection was very large, and very varied. We would go back to the restaurant for lunch, but definitely not for breakfast.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    I think they are known for the food being great and the revive being awful. Waited about 50 minutes to get our drinks from the bar. Food took an hour and half. Didn’t bother ordering refills because we figured we would be waiting another hour.

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  40. DebbieP

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food, cocktails and friendly, helpful service. I will go back again the next time I am in town.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Nest Kitchen & Taphouse using the Order Online button. Nest Kitchen & Taphouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 988-8585.

Nest Kitchen & Taphouse is rated 4.2 stars by 514 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nest Kitchen & Taphouse

1003 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport News
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dane Tomaszewski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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