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Vintage Tavern

4.6
4.6
2382 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Now open since April, 2006, Vintage Tavern at Governor's Point. Located in the hunting and fishing community of Northern Suffolk, Virginia the restaurant features 'Seasonally Southern' fare. The menu highlights the best of local and regional Southern dishes and recreates them with authenticity and passion. We are committed to maintaining the food history and culture that makes our community so special. Other features include a dramatic open kitchen, two dining areas both with fireplaces, an outdoor fire pit, outdoor dining on the covered veranda and a 400 plus selection wine list. The perfect place to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any special occasion.
Voted #1 by Hampton Roads magazine 2006-2014 Platinum Plate Awards. Recognized by Open Table as one of America's Top 50 Restaurants in 2009-2016, and by Sante magazine for Wine Hospitality in 2010. We have held Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2006 and 2015-2016 The Two Stem Award of Excellence.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (757) 238-8808

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Brandon Hill

  • Private party facilities

    Vintage Tavern offers an intimate setting in an upstairs private room that will host up to 50 guests seated or standing for your special event.Great for business dinners and presentations as well as festive dining. Vintage Tavern offers during weather conducive months our Garden Terrace for Cocktail Events and Wedding Ceremonies for groups up to 100 guests. Vintage Tavern's Veranda offers Outside Cocktail for groups up to 40 guests. For Larger Groups please inquire about our sister restaurant River Stone Chophouse located 10 minutes from Vintage Tavern. Please contact Kati Newman to help with all the details in planning your event. kati@riverstonechophouse.com

  • Private party contact

    Kati Newman: (757) 724-9888

  • Neighborhood

    Suffolk

  • Cross street

    Bridge Road / Route 17

  • Parking details

    There is ample parking in front of the restaurant and overflow parking across from the restaurant at The Shoppes on the Village Green.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,382 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Vintage Tavern has been one of our favorite restaurants until last evening. I we ordered an appetizer and ask for a meal off the kids menu to start out. The charcuterie plate was very disappointing with only two cheese, selections and stale crackers and it took quite some time to get that first course. Then we waited over 45 minutes for our meals as we watched at least four tables get served before us. My child was done eating for 30 minutes before the adults got our food an hour and 15 minutes after having been seated. My duck breast meal was cold and undercooked. My husband’s beef fillet had been sliced twice which is uncommon because it appeared. It was under cooked and re-cooked a couple times to check if it was medium, rare or not. The cream spinach was flavorless, and the brussels sprouts were hard. Our waitress was attentive at first, but then did not notice our food didn’t come out and was kept busy with other tables only to be surprised when I asked if our food was ever coming. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience and the food quality was not what we were used to at this restaurant. Will most likely market off the list and not return.
  2. Bill

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Food was great but it was limited
  3. Stan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food. ‘Cat’ was our server and she was excellent! Always a great experience.
  4. JennyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely location, beautifully plated dishes, great price-point, superb waitstaff! Professionally, well-run restaurant. Highly recommended.
  5. Glen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Ashley provided great service as did the rest of the crew. Food was very good. Our table enjoyed the visit!
  6. King42

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I had a great time catching up with wonderful food and great service. Very attentive to our needs from our arrival to our departure.
  7. JermainW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and atmosphere.... as expected! Vintage Tavern never disappoints.
  8. Broysen58

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Mother's Day brunch. The food and service were outstanding, as always. Misty took very good care of us.
  9. MelodyL

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated at the bar Erica was outstanding Food was great
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, quick, and the food was amazing
  11. Mark

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The front desk seated us in short order. Our table was perfect. The waiter, Zach, was attentive and knowledgeable. My wife and I both had the flounder dish - done perfectly. Our bill was delivered promptly by Zack. As an aside, I thought the charge for use of a credit card was somewhat tacky - this fairly new policy is not in keeping with the upscale image that I used to have with the suite of restaurants under M&M Hospitality Company name. It reminds me of what the airline industry does to tack-on miscellaneous charges for this or that.
  12. ThomasH

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu. my wife had the beef tenderloin, cooked perfect, medium rare as ordered. I had the Halibut filet, nicely seared with a little crunch. Veggies were yummy. Brian's Guinness Ice Cream for dessert, always our favorite, a little bitterness with the Guinness beer and a good amount of sweetness with the added Bailey's Irish Cream. Great experience!!! Wonderful food!!!
  13. Michelle

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Misty's Service was fantastic and, of course, Chandler hit it out of the ballpark with my drink. Always a wonderful place to eat! Looking forward to seeing the next change to the menu.
  14. SusanneL

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We were put in the tavern even though we reserved dining room. Did not have a high top table choice on open table but was told we did. Open tables in dining room yet we were told it was full. So we added to the bartender workload.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nica and friendly establishment. We enjoyed the atmosphere.
  16. rokshana

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Went for my birthday… they were out of many things that were staples on the menu… no market fish… and no roasted bone marrow….it was the reason for going there to begin with! The food is generally cooked well, but overall the menu isn’t creative… which is fine when you want that.
  17. GustaveR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was great and the service was good its just a little pricy
  18. MiraL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service with great food and ambiance. Treated us to a complimentary anniversary grape and champagne flute tray!
  19. JohnD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My wife ordered the ribeye with some modifications and it turned out great! I ordered the Route 17 plate and found the ribs and pork belly to be much lower quality than expected; something I would expect from Applebee's. The pork barbecue slaw was great and I replaced the macaroni with the collards which were fantastic. Overall the experience was very nice and I wished the pork was better. I'll get the steak next time.
  20. LeonK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Celebrating my 65th Birthday. Our overall visit was sub-par at best. Made reservations and had to wait close to 30 mins. The ambience was nice. Service was poor, food was fair but overpriced for what you get. Will not be back.
  21. Boxer

    Cincinnati

    94 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Excellent salmon special….tasted great. The ceasar salad however was mediocre…not great. The cocktails were well made. Service with Misti was very good….attentive with a great sense of humor.
  22. PatrickC

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Vintage Tavern has always been one of our go tos but were a little disappointed Sunday evening No fish, only 1 of the fried flounder available and my rib eye had a lot of grissel Kat, our server, was awesome. The rest of our party switched out their sides and one of them didn't come out right. The creme Brule for dessert wasn't hot but tasted okay. Honestly, to spend $200 (including tip), a little underwhelmed.
  23. Jeff

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    After enjoying this restaurant multiple times in the past, our most recent visit was a definite departure from the good quality service and food that we have previously experienced. On a Saturday night the restaurant was not at even 50% capacity and we still encountered delays in all levels of service. From being seated in a timely fashion to drinks and dinner courses. Further, our entrees arrived late and all 4 lukewarm at best. The manager was made aware of the situation and apologized and discounted the meal; however, we left thoroughly disappointed in the experience.
  24. TomS

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere is always the best here. Love the staff at Vintage. Always willing to go above and beyond for the customer! Thanks again guys!
  25. MikeL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    First attempt at the steak I ordered rare was way over cooked. They cooked another for me. The servers are outstanding. Nice place.
  26. Mark

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed an excellent Easter brunch--both service and food were outstanding. The only minor complaint was the lackluster presentation of my wife's entree.
  27. BrendaC

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Went for Easter. Food portions were very small for the price. We paid over $200 and left hungry. Oyster stew is broth with 2 oysters. Shrimp civeche is really a thin gazpacho soup with half a shrimp in it. Husband got steak and eggs. Every other plate that walked past out table had breakfast potatoes, his did not. The breakfast biscuit would have been more substantial from Hardee's. Not Impressed. They advertised soft shell crabs on the Easter menu, upon arrival they weren't on the menu or in the restaurant.
  28. Gigimcdc

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Our waitress Kat was excellent and we appreciated her service. The food was very good though a bit expensive. The problem was when the bill came and the restaurant is now charging a credit card fee. I found this somewhat “tacky” if you spend hundreds of dollars for a night out and then an additional added fee of close to 4%. We would have brought cash if we had known about the fee. It was a bit annoying after a good meal. I would recommend this place if you pay in cash
  29. PaulS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was fantastic (Misty) and as usual we were not disappointed!
  30. Paddy104

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love Vintage Tavern, only suggestion is remove TV above bar in main dinning area, control traffic enter to left and leave through door to main dinning.
  31. GeorgeM

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service by Ray was outstanding. Food was very good.
  32. SueD

    Norfolk

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I have been coming to Vintage Tavern for many years. We have been coming since it opened and the menu is the same. I would love to see some new additions to the menu. Maybe add a salmon dish, rockfish dish, or a chicken dish other than fried chicken. It is time for change.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came for anniversary dinner and not disappointed. Food,service, and environment excellent..
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was delicious, the portions were perfect, and it looked lovely. No tv and no music... we could enjoy a quiet dinner in peace.
  35. LindaJ

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic high end option for all of your major milestones, or for when looking for a quality meal!
  36. TimInVA

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The ONLY shortcoming of the evening is that the food was delivered lukewarm, not hot. Otherwise, the experience was excellent as usual.
  37. BrookeT

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vintage Tavern never disappoints. Great meal and wonderful drink specials. If you have never been, start with the Taste of Goodness
  38. SALLYB

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    High end delicious dining experience. Enjoyed every bite .. I had the tenderloin and my husband had the ribeye .. excellent!
  39. MichaelF

    Key West

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place, good service, and great wine selection
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    Food was underwhelming and expensive. We don't mind paying for great food, but this wasn't it. Our third visit to the restaurant disappointed the last 2 times.

FAQs

Vintage Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 238-8808.

Vintage Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 2382 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Vintage Tavern

1900 Governor's Pointe Drive, Suffolk, VA 23436

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Bridge Road / Route 17

  • Neighborhood

    Suffolk

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    There is ample parking in front of the restaurant and overflow parking across from the restaurant at The Shoppes on the Village Green.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brandon Hill

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (757) 238-8808

  • Private party facilities

    Vintage Tavern offers an intimate setting in an upstairs private room that will host up to 50 guests seated or standing for your special event.Great for business dinners and presentations as well as festive dining. Vintage Tavern offers during weather conducive months our Garden Terrace for Cocktail Events and Wedding Ceremonies for groups up to 100 guests. Vintage Tavern's Veranda offers Outside Cocktail for groups up to 40 guests. For Larger Groups please inquire about our sister restaurant River Stone Chophouse located 10 minutes from Vintage Tavern. Please contact Kati Newman to help with all the details in planning your event. kati@riverstonechophouse.com

  • Private party contact

    Kati Newman: (757) 724-9888

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