The Rustic Spoon - Red Mill

We have been here several times and thoroughly enjoy. Met Nicklaus one of the owners and he was super attentive. The special Old Fashioned was delish with chocolate bitters. Had the crab bites which I enjoyed. But the star of the evening was the Bronzed Rockfish with sweet potato mash and crispy Brussels. Yum! Will definitely be back!

Biscuit and gravy was good. Waffle was perfect, light and fluffy. A little more flavor in the gravy would have been better. Bloody Mary's were decent. Shrimp and grits were good, but Shrimp should already have the tails removed in that type of dish. Looking forward to a future visit.

Met a friend for brunch at the Rusty Spoon at Red Mill Commons for first time on her recommendation. We reserved a table but it appeared that there were open tables available on a Saturday mid-morning while we were there for walk-ins. I ordered the stuffed French toast. It was like a 5 inch piece of brioche cinnamon bread that is grilled with an egg batter for French toast and was shocked how big it was! It was an absolute slice of heaven I'm telling you!!! The cinnamon bread's center was filled with an orange anglaise and it was the most divine experience topped with the fresh berries, Italian meringue, candied walnuts and maple syrup I've ever tasted!! My friend ordered the carnitas hash breakfast and she said it was simply delicious. I also ordered their special of the day, Rockfish BLT sandwiches, to take home for my husband and kids. I was impressed with the size thickness of the rockfish and it looked like a hearty-sized po'boy sandwich. They all said the taste of those fish BLTs were amazing and it came with a spicy remoulade sauce that was the perfect accompaniment to the sandwich they said. If you have not tried this place, you have to go and try it. I am already planning my next visit!!

I traveled from out of state to visit my sister, and we decided to eat at The Rustic Spoon — what an incredible choice! Every dish we tried was absolutely impeccable, but the scotch egg was truly to die for! Perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, and unlike anything I’ve had before. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was top-notch. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I’m in town!

I ordered this through Uber Eats. I wanted to sample a few things so got the cheese steak with fries, risotto balls, stroganoff and bread pudding. The cheese steak was pretty good, risotto balls not worth the cost, stroganoff was a good size and ok, and the bread pudding DELICIOUS!

I am obsessed with this place. I literally order here almost every day at this point. Every single thing on the menu is five stars. Let me tell you why. I’m from California and I’ve had access to truly some of the best restaurants in the world. Rustic spoon does it right. They keep their menu small and there is so much detail in every single plate. They only use the highest Quality ingredients and freshness and it shows. People are yearning for high-quality and they’re willing to pay for it. And nonetheless, I feel like for what you get from this wonderful restaurant their value is so good. I would pay double for the plates I get. So many businesses and restaurants choose to cut corners by lowering quality and they think they will make more money and it’s a disservice to people. People don’t want cookie cutter corporate BS. They want quality and want to be able to rely on it. One time I did venture into the restaurant and made a point to introduce myself because I wanted to buy a T-shirt. I told them hello my name is AT. I’m the one who orders from you guys literally every day sometimes twice a day and now they send me little messages And surprises and it’s just so sweet and special. Best food I’ve had in VA beach. ❤️ thank you all for your commitment to quality and not selling out!!!! Patron for life.

The food was amazing! The cocktails were fun! ...it was a great GALentines day ! reservations recommended

Had breakfast here this morning. The food and service was absolutely awesome. Huge KUDOS to the chef. I had the Rockfish Benedict and the fish and poached egg was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend to come and try. 😋

What a nice surprise! We were invited to a birthday party and thought it was perfect for the occasion. The ambiance and lighting were very nice, inviting but calming, and you didn't feel as if you had to be dressed up, although you could if you wanted. We had buffet-style food, and all of it was very tasty. Not only tasty but plentiful! There was no way all could be eaten, and we had to take "to-go" boxes for that late-night snack. The bar area was nice, with EXCELLENT service. The drinks were amazing, along with the service and speed, especially considering a full-capacity party going on. Vicki was our main person, and we really found her to be exceptional. The rest were as well, but she was the main point of contact. We tried Rustic Spoon at the Shore Drive location and for brunch. We weren't aware it had dinner but were pleased when they opened one up in the Redmill area. We are so glad it did, as this will be on our radar moving forward. We hear Happy Hour is fantastic, and that is right up our alley. Our next visit will be sooner than later, and so should yours!

The ambiance is ok, may need a little more to make it feel a bit more special. The food and service makes up for the ambiance having a dull feeling. I had the carnitas omelet and it was delish. My friend had the avocado sandwich and it was also excellent. As apps we had the Brussels and they were good just a bit in the too much vinaigrette and needed some salt for me. The tomatoes were so yummy and don't like tomatoes. The drinks were all great!!! The manager or owner was so attentive, totally will return

I finally tried Rustic Spoon & on a night when there wasn't a large crowd! Food was yummy & the service was great! Looking forward to going again to try more of their menu!

Plenty of parking Great service staff are attentive and friendly Ordered studded french toast, coffee, & a la carte bacon. The French toast was fluffy and sweet and filled with an amazing merengue with fruit on top. It was so sweet and delicious. The bacon was crispy and firm. Coffee was hot and smooth. A great meal altogether, a wonderful brunch experience - will definitely return!

Me and my girls got together for a turned up brunch!! We had a reservation and got seated with no issues. Our waitress was friendly and she was attentive to our needs. It was almost a full house, so I'm glad my friend made the reservation. We ordered the berry compote biscuits with cream cheese lemon glaze, the rockfish benedict, calamari, risotto balls, carnitas hash, and Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese never came, so I just took that as a sign that I didn't need it. Lol. The rockfish was fried well, alone it was bland, but as a whole dish with everything else it was good. You get a grilled green tomato with it, but I feel fried would have been better. But I enjoyed it. The calamari was delicious, the Thai chili sauce was popping popping!! My favorite!! The berry biscuits were good also. They forgot the lemon glaze at first, but quickly fixed it. The risotto balls were good but the sauce that came with it was bland and didn't go well with them. We enjoyed our meals for the most part. I like the Rustic spoon and will certainly return... Ask about their specials!! Check them out!!

My friends and I met up for brunch at The Rustic Spoon on Sunday. The place was pretty packed but thankfully, we made reservations and were able to be seated right away. Our server greeted us and was very friendly. She brought over waters and informed us of the brunch specials menu. After looking everything over, I decided to order the Fried Calamari and the Carnitas Hash, along with a Summer Berry Mimosa. Our food came out fairly quickly and I started by sampling a few things my friends ordered. The Berry Patch Biscuits were definitely on the sweeter side thanks to the berry compote and lemon cream cheese icing, but they were absolutely amazing. The Risotto Bites, on the other hand, were pretty flavorless and underwhelming. The Fried Calamari was fried perfectly and delicious as always. The Carnitas Hash tasted okay, but the potatoes were very hard and overcooked, which was disappointing. Overall, we had a decent time at brunch. A few hits and a few misses, but the atmosphere was lively, and service was good. I'd be open to coming back to try some other dishes.

Stopped by Rustic Spoon for a late lunch/early dinner on a busy Sunday, and I'm so glad I made a reservation. The parking lot was packed, the waitlist was long, but we walked right in and were seated at a great booth--no wait at all. Highly recommend reserving ahead if you're planning to visit, especially on the weekend. I wasn't super hungry, so I kept it light and ordered the homemade biscuits (which I'd heard a lot about) and the fried risotto balls. I also couldn't resist trying the Hot Honey Peach Margarita--and that was the true standout of the meal. That margarita? Five stars. Sweet, spicy, and dangerously good. I'm still thinking about it and honestly want to recreate it at home. The biscuits were warm, fluffy, and delicious--the butter had a unique flavor I almost identified as bacon grease? Not bad, just unexpected. The risotto balls were okay, but the sauce tasted like straight canned tomato paste--thick, bland, and not my favorite. The service was amazing. Our waitress was super friendly, helpful with suggestions, and checked in with us often. You could tell she really cared about making sure we had a great experience. Would I go back? Definitely. Would I order the same food? Maybe not. But for that cocktail, the vibe, and the great service? Absolutely.

I liked the decor and ambiance of this spot and their menu is pretty big so there's something for everyone. We ordered the Japanese style pancakes (they take 25 min to make) which were tasty - very light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness but I'm not in a rush to get them again. I got the carnitas omelet which was also tasty but was deceiving because they stuffed it with some of the breakfast potatoes so it made it look bigger and fuller than it actually was. The meat was nice and tender though. Negatives - my breakfast potatoes were insanely salty though - I only had a few and I didn't care for the red pepper flakes they put on top of my omelet. Also we were debating what to order for my 22 month old and ordered a couple of sides, not realizing they had a kids menu. We were surprised our server didn't point that out. Overall I liked it but would probably order something different next time.

I've been here several times, and the food is excellent. We made it for happy hour and visited on a Wednesday, and they had a special on burgers. The smash burger, fries, and drinks were fantastic. Service is top notch!

This was my first time at this location as we typically go to their other location, the service, food and ambiance was on par with their original location. Food was very delicious, it's honestly really hard to pick one thing when I come here because everything is delicious. Their scotch egg is a must for us, funny I do have a picture because we were so excited to dig in that I forgot to take a picture of it. We also enjoyed their risotto bites, which were a perfect appetizer, salty, savory, creamy, acidic, and with a great texture. Their corn chowder is addictive, it's so good. Their mushroom toast is a delicious fresh dish. We also enjoyed their special which was a cornbread French toast with strawberries and cream - best dish of our visit!

I ordered this through Uber Eats. I wanted to sample a few things so got the cheese steak with fries, risotto balls, stroganoff and bread pudding. The cheese steak was pretty good, risotto balls not worth the cost, stroganoff was a good size and ok, and the bread pudding DELICIOUS!

We came back for the Scotch Egg and wanted to try other different dishes. The fried green tomatoes were delicious!

When a place has 2 locations, I must try both!!! Stopped in for a quick drink at the Red Mill location. I made sure I tried the cereal shooter flight that my friend had raved about. Well worth the 25 dollars! Each one was very reminiscent of your favorite childhood cereals like fruity pebbles and cinnamon toast crunch! 7/10. Go try it!!!!

Came here on Easter Sunday. Parking is easy. Plenty of parking close by. When walking in we were immediately greeted by the hostess and the manager. Server helped us immediately and everyone was cheerful. I had the eggs Benedict. It was excellent. Server came by numerous times to ask if doing well. The staff couldn't have been better and a HUGE THSNK YOU for working this holiday. .

Came in for breakfast and a cocktail today (Thursday) The drinks were great and the company was better! Jaime was the bartender and was very pleasant and fun. I got shrimp and grits which was possibly the best I have ever had! Even the girl who delivered my food was upbeat and sweet... definitely made my day a little brighter.... Now after a mimosa and a screwdriver, I think it's time for a nap!

Been here twice now. Great service. Food is ok. The second time I was with a large group and the food came out at different times. We had reservations but they wouldn't let us sit until half the party was there. We ended up waiting outside bc the waiting area is pretty limited and it was really hot bc the sun shines right on that area. Very clean. Didn't have to use the restroom though.

So let me start with this- I love the original location. Now to Red Mill.....the food was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. The best thong any of us had was the calamari appetizer. The ambiance is fine and the place can work for a family or for a date night. The waitress was nice enough and was generally attentive but (sorry for this) had horrible gas. This really put us off our meal. Hopefully this was a one time issue and none of you will have this experience. I also want to reiterate that I love the original location. If I'm going back I'm going to the original

My experience here was much better than mine at the original location after a half marathon where my stuffed toast wasn't stuffed and issue wasn't addressed.... Here - the staff were all warm and friendly and food was out quickly and was warm and delicious. The coffee was fresh and hot, my scotch eggs were out in moments and my corn chowder and carnitas hash were savory and filling! My waitress, Emily, was a delight - super friendly and attentive. I've watched this being built 5 minutes from my home for a loooong time due to delays and happy to see it thriving in this shopping center. A great new addition. Their menu here for brunch is great and has all the basics plus some interesting items. You can get omelets, avo toast, pancakes, hash, etc but then they also have salads and Benedict's and burgers and fun alcoholic drinks. They also have a full dinner menu with weekly specials and happy hour. Great location in Red Mill. Love, love, love.

Came for brunch; service was great upon entry the hostess greeted you and seated immediately. I built my order off the a la carte, but they do have meals for pancake or french toast which comes with potatoes or bacon/sausage. The drinks are served in a cute mason jar. Will definitely come back!

If you missed "Restaurant Week" Virginia Beach. Don't worry they have it every year, and it is becoming a popular event! We'll this is one of the restaurants that show cased their food, and was so impressed! When you walk in you have a nice relax atmosphere. Decore is modern. The waitress was spot on and I love that! I ordered their set menu, and I am so glad I ordered their fresh baked biscuits. They were so light flaky and tasty! You should definitely ordered it when you come. Then I ordered the Benedict with fries. The Benedict was perfect . The muffin was nice and fresh and they did not skip on the home fries. I definitely look forward to coming back and trying their other dishes!

Much like the other resting spoon that I've been to the food. Here is always awesome and the service is great. I ended up getting the eggs Benedict and it was perfect. Nothing wrong to say about this place.

This place is so amazing I hardly have the words to adequately describe it. I recently went to breakfast here with one of my dearest friends and we had a wonderful experience. The servers all worked together to get us our food as soon as the kitchen staff prepared it. I've been in some places where hell would freeze over before someone other than your server would deign to help out. This is not that place at all. I had the classic Eggs Benedict and I absolutely loved it. I make it a point to let the server know that I like a warm runny center of my poached eggs. Some will write this down to convey to the kitchen but most will not and invariably I end up getting a solid core (hard boiled egg.) One place I was having breakfast, after I complied brought me 2 poached eggs, they refused to remake the dish. Enough about that, this place is so pleasantly satisfying. The food and service are both excellent.

What a fun environment to share a meal. Everything we ordered tasted great. It was great to try the spoon stack of their creative souffle-style pancakes. It takes 45 minutes for the spoon stack to be prepared so try it when you have time and our enjoying your company. The Rustic Spoon prides themselves in using local ingredients. I'm looking forward to returning the next time we are visiting the area.

I went here my first time, I have never went to the first location either so I came to order take out for breakfast. I went to the bar to order take out so I ordered steak and eggs. The steak was tender and the eggs was fluffy. The home fries were good. While I was waiting for my order to be ready the bar tender gave me a glass of water to drink which is pretty nice gave me refills of water too. Very friendly and helpful. The whole place is was not full at 10am something so pretty clean an spacious. I like it. Three large tvs to watch. I will come again next time to order something else next time.

Excellent service! However, the automatic 20% gratuity for our party of 6 minimized our servers tip. We would've tipped more. The food was good! The presentation of the shrimp and grits was immaculate. The omelet was a little soft for my liking, pancakes were fluffy and $3 mimosas were yummy. Overall, our party enjoyed their individual dishes. I will come back and try something different on the menu.

We came close to closing, and at that time, services were usually not up to par for most businesses. However, the food here was good, as well as the service and ambiance. Kudos!

Good food, great service, nice ambience... what more could we ask for! We'll be back for sure!

Went for Valentine's Day dinner and really enjoyed! It was our first time but will definitely be back. Looking forward to trying more things on the menu. We had the fried calamari to start, then the Potato Crusted Salmon and the Seafood Pasta. Our server was also really helpful with her suggestions!

OMGOSH...what a hidden gem this place is!! Great menu with tons of variety ! The servers and bartender were top notch and the food was DELICIOUS!! I will be bank again ...SOON!

The food was just ok. The steak was incredibly tough and my omelet was lacking flavor.

Stopped in for lunch. Service was great and food was good. The short rib Mac and cheese was more mac n cheese than anything. I would have liked more short rib which I could barely find.

The food at the Rustic Spoon is amazing - we had the scotch eggs, avocado toast and the carnitas hash! Appetizers are 1/2 on Thursdays!!! But truly the best thing was the EXCELLENT Customer Service! From the hostess, to the waitress, & even the busboy, everyone was courteous, friendly and SUPER HELPFUL! Come check it out! Erika was the BEST server ever!

This is the newest location for The Rustic Spoon. After several delays due to the pandemic, construction took longer than expected, but they opened their doors on April 1, 2023 (Not an April Fool's Joke). I had been to their other location at the northern end of the city during the restaurant week. This location is at Red Mill Commons in Virginia Beach. My visit here was on April 14, 2023. This new location is much closer to me, which is why I had only been to their original location once. When my mom and I came in, we were greeted at the host/hostess stand. They told us that only the Happy Menu bar items would be available until 4 pm when they go to the dinner menu (we got there at 3:35 pm). They have the kitchen closed from 3 pm to 4 pm during that transition on days where they are open all day. We decided to stick around and got seated. Within moments of being seated, our server Paris came to the table. She also let us know about the kitchen being closed until about 4 pm. We did start with some drinks though (iced tea). For those that like to know, they serve Coke products for sodas. We didn't want to order anything from the Happy Menu, so we had some time to look over the menu and decide. A few minutes before 4 pm, our server came back over to let us know the kitchen is now open and ready and can take our orders. I went with the Haystack Burger while my mom went with the Blackened Scallops dinner special. About 10 minutes or so after ordering, our food came to the table. Both entrée items looked really good, and it was time to try them out. I'm not a fan of green tomatoes, so I didn't have them on the burger. The burger overall though was really good and it was big too. I think it was a half pound burger. The seasoned fries that came with it were good too. My mom said the Blackened Scallops were really good, and were some of the best scallops she has had. She also noted the sides were good too. After we were done, our server asked if we wanted any desserts, but we declined. Overall, this was a very good first visit to this new location for The Rustic Spoon. Although I have only been here for the dinner hours, I do plan to come back another time during the daytime menu (breakfast/lunch/brunch) to try some of those items out. The service and food were good on this visit. If you're looking for a local place for some food, this place is worth checking out.

I like the local vibe. I could tell the manager cared about touching base with the diners, whether to strike up a conversation or to check how the food was tasting. He specifically made my son's burger to order after learning he has a shellfish allergy and told us the method he used to prevent cross-contamination. The temp on the burger was perfect. The servers and front of the house helped each other out. Only critique I have is that there's a natural assumption there's breakfast food served here all hours due to the Yelp description and all the delicious breakfast pictures. It's not the case. I'm only slightly disappointed for this reason but the restaurant operations and food were spot on.

Five of us went for "Happy Hour" yesterday, October 2, 2025; approximately 4:30pm. Half off shareables/appetizers. Two people had a draft beer (Sam Adams Octoberfest), three people had a small house Cesear salad with blackened chicken, all five shared the following: 2 firecracker shrimp, 1 calamari, 1 crab dip, 1 butter clams. Total bill was $98. All food was O.K. nothing spectacular. What was spectacular was the service - I can't recall the server's name - but she was on the ball, friendly, gave suggestions, etc. This was my first visit here, will not return simply because of the prices. YES, prices are listed on the menu, knew what I was getting into when the friend chose this place. BUT, seriously, appetizers, $98. No thanks.

Our family loves to go here when everyone is in my town. The food is amazing and the staff is super friendly. The menu is very imaginative and always cooked to perfection. Hats off to the owners!

My mother in law has been dying to check out The Rustic Spoon for a while. So we took the opportunity while running errands. The staff was welcoming. Our waitress was awesome. Even giving me advice on my choice. I was stuck between the Carnitas Hash or the Monte Cristo. She recommend the hash and it didn't disappoint me. My MIL tried the Spoon Stack. She loved it. I had a bite. It was very light and not super sweet. Great texture. Good coffee that was never empty. If I had to offer any criticism, it was a little dark. They rely on the natural light from the large front windows. The walls, tables,and chairs were all dark. Not really a problem. Just a personal preference. All in all, we will be back. I want to try the Monte.

I visited for dinner with my three kids and the place was great! The food was wonderful. Our server was so sweet - especially when my five year old handed her a love note. And they gave us a free dessert - probably saw my crazy kids and myself solo tonight for dinner . Great place!

Love this place. It's a go to in our regular restaurant routine, so much so that we have to check to make sure we're not going too often. Waitstaff and manager generally very helpful, friendly and accommodating and they go out of their way to customize my favorite order to my liking. Matt is one of the best. So glad they added arancini app to the menu. It was one of our favorites when offered as a special. While we normally go for dinner and not brunch, we've always gotten a table right away, even when we couldn't get into other restaurants on a busy Saturday night. Enjoy!

The Scotch Egg was interesting & tasty. Reuben Sandwich was good & fries were crispy and hot. Service was good, our waitress was very busy, she had tables spread throughout the restaurant ( not ideal for her )

First off, it was Friday and they have all of their crushes for $6. I had the ruby red and my friend had the lemon blueberry and both were delish! I NEVER order steak out because I feel I can do it just as well at home, but tonight I was really craving one. I'm so glad I ordered the filet because it was cooked and seasoned to perfection! I honestly could have cut it with a fork. The mashed potatoes were equally delicious and the asparagus was as well. I didn't try the smash burger but my friend said it was great! I did also try the steak sandwich. Oh my goodness, that steak sandwich was amazing. The bread was buttered and toasted and the ajus was so flavorful. The owner came by our table and checked on us which was so nice and the server was very attentive. This is an amazing place for dinner. I know so many people think of it for brunch, but limiting it to that would be truly missing out!

Delicious omelette with potatoes and best authentic Cuban I've ever had with fresh pork, ham, mustard and delicious bread. Salted caramel coffee was fantastic too! Our server, Kendrick, was very attentive and fast to get us whatever we needed! Even got to meet the owner who was very friendly!!

A friend posted a pic of these soufflé style pancakes, and I had to go try them myself! Fluffy little clouds! This restaurant also has a bar, so I'll be taking my husband there for date night.

If you are looking for a fantastic place to eat and enjoy family and friends look no further!!! The food is better than most over priced restaurants in the area with friendly attentive servers!! We had a party of 24 people and our server did not miss a beat!!! A-Cat the server/bartender was who was our main server, but the whole staff works as a team and kept every single person happy!!! The food was so delicious and the drinks are just as great. Everyone forgot to take photos of the food.... But as you can see in the photos, they can accommodate a decent sized family!!! Hope you enjoy The RusticSpoon as much as we did!!!

Seated so quickly and asked about our drinks before we had a chance to peruse the menus! We were impressed with our server. Hubby got the 50/50 burger which is spicy, ghost pepper lovers will love it. I got the oyster po boy which came with a side of fries sadly already salted. When I asked about getting an order of unsalted fries the server was able to do so without any charge so we were happy. A good amount of oysters in the po boy. We were both quite pleased.

Stopped in for lunch today after finding Yelp reviews in the area. Once again helpers helping out! My burger was on-point! Medium rare as ordered (often either not an option or simply overdone). Still oozing juices and flavors! Oyster po-boy was also good, with oysters fried to a nice golden color but not dried out. Note that accompanying fries come salted automatically, but when my wife inquired, we were quickly provided with a fresh batch of unsalted fries at no additional charge. Friendly and accommodating!

Friendly service as soon as I walked in and I was seated right away. It was past time for the blueberry biscuits, but they made me some special anyway and I also got to try the short rib mac & cheese bites off their specials menu. The food was delicious and the pace of the food was great. I will definitely come back again.

In the past 6 months that I have been frequenting here: So far so good. Really good food and prices are acceptable. Love their omelet dish. Will provide update and re-rate in another 6 months (or earlier if negative incident occurs).

I cannot thank the staff at the Red Mill location enough! I run a Brunch group on FB and each month we pick a location and this month was The Rustic Spoon. We started with 15 but ended up having 25. The restaurant was more than accommodating with our reservation. It's very hard to find a restaurant that will take a reservation and with such a large group we really appreciate it! Everyone in our party enjoy their drinks and their food! Our server Erika, was fantastic!! Thank you so much! We will be back!!