Twist Martini & Associates

My partner and I came to Twist Martini before a show at the theater across the street and we enjoyed the meal. I had a dirty martini which was good (I just wish they offered blue cheese stuffed olives) and the crab pasta which was delicious. My partner had a couple drinks he enjoyed and a salmon dish the waiter suggested which he liked as well. For the price of the food and drinks, I wish the decor and vibe of the restaurant had been a bit better, it seemed outdated. Overall the meal was good and we enjoyed our waiter. Be aware there is an 18% gratuity added to all checks, it is noted on the menu.

My girlfriends and I came to sit at the bar and celebrate a birthday! Luke was an excellent bar tender, prompt and personable. When I couldn’t decide on a drink, he suggested one that was fantastic (aperol sour). We didn’t order food on this trip, but we will be back!

Top notch place. Higher priced but go on Tuesdays for tacos. Music on Wednesday if you catch the right performance it's great. Small room so it's up close and personal experience. Amazing drink selection.

Twist is a nice local trendy bar. The food is fine. I ordered she crab soup and the salmon. She crab soup wasn't very crabby. The veggies were delicious! The salmon was good, but I asked for medium well, and I received well. Which I will know for next time to order it medium. Other than that, our server was great. He checked on us throughout the meal. Parking is on the street or in the parking garage. Which was right next to Twist with plenty of parking. Overall the experience was enjoyable.

The food was amazing, the salmon with the capers sauce was not only beautifully plated but also had amazing flavor with no salt or pepper needed! The martinis are a must but the lemon meringue pie martini definitely stole the show for me! Nikki was an amazing waitress and gave great suggestions. Will be coming back again!

My husband and I ended up eating here, because it wasn't super crowded and the posted menu outside looked good. We'd never heard of this restaurant before and he originally wanted to eat at the Yard House but they had a 45 minute wait and we were hungry and didn't want to wait. We were greeted at Twist and asked if we'd like to sit outside, in the dining room downstairs or the lounge upstairs. We chose the downstairs dining room. The decor and atmosphere were appealing and all of the staff was friendly and professional. The food was served quickly. The waiter, Cooper, was excellent and adorable. Overall, we had a lovely dining experience! We would definitely return to dine again and we recommend trying Twist. My husband had the Prohibition Burger and I had the lobster Mac and cheese. It was a huge amount of food and we both took a to go box full home with us and there is enough for an entire second meal later. We parked for free in the Market Street parking garage. The restaurant is located to the left of the Westin and on the other end of the block from the Yard House.

Great Food and Drinks.. The only downside menu doesn't have a big selection. New Chef, New Menu. Just review online before going to make sure your taste buds are in the mood for what he is serving.

Had a great dining experience. One of the Chef’s, Mr. Eric Williams, came out to greet us and help explain the options on the menu. We were very pleased and appreciative. Food and the drinks were amazing as well. Highly Recommend!

Amazing service & wagu burger - best burger I've ever had! Sean was our bartender & he was SO friendly, kind, knowledgeable, & fun! It was such a nice experience for my friend & I - I HIGHLY recommend! The only thing we didn't like was that it was freezing in there - esp in the Speakeasy! We walked into it & then right out as it was too cold. Other than that, this place is great! Can't wait to go back & see our new friend Sean!

This is a very cute restaurant with good vibes. I love that they have adequate indoor and outdoor seating, along with a bar area. The staff we encountered, including our waitress, were all friendly. The food was tasty. I didn't get a picture of any of it, but we ate everything on our plates. (A good sign.) The drinks, however, left much to be desired. Such was disappointing as the cocktail menu looks amazing. I ordered a Bourbon Peach Smash (peach bourbon, sliced peaches, simple syrup, splash of soda water, & mint). It looked like a glass of soda water w/ peaches & mint. Clear with bubbles. How odd. Without thinking, I started drinking as I continued my conversation. I thought "oh that's refreshing" (like peach water) and then I remembered what I ordered and looked at it. No bourbon was in the drink. I informed the waitress and she stated it was clear because, "peach bourbon is lighter" in color. ... I insisted that isn't the case and she said she would check and taste it. Yes, TASTE it. She took it to the bar and, when she brought it back, confirmed there was bourbon in it. I asked if she said she was going to taste my drink. She smiled and said yes & that she stuck a straw in it. I declined to drink it and asked for a Georgia Peach Mule instead. Sadly, it wasn't good and was flat. You'd think they were the same if it weren't for the missing peaches & mint. I didn't bother sending it back. I will say, my friend enjoyed her martini, as did the ladies next to us. Perhaps, just stick to those while there. [The attached picture is of their pickle martini. The bourbon peach smash was clearer than it.)

I called ahead to ensure they had Blue Cheese Olives and I just want to shoutout who ever answered the phone with a slight giggle! I went to try it out for myself a couple days later and was very much impressed by not only the drink but the bartender willingness to ensure the drink had the extras i wanted! Drink was more than perfect and I am happy to say I'll be back soon to sip on some more!

Stopped here for a happy hour before going to ballet across the street - very neat little place! We tried Appletini, lemon drop martini, and their cosmo - all 3 were delicious and strong! We also shared some apps, which are 25% off on happy hour...score! All the staff were very nice and accomodating.

Recently visited Twist Martini with a friend for Taco Tuesday and had a wonderful experience! A few people were seated in the bar area but it wasn't crowded at all. Our server quickly greeted us and was super friendly. I wanted to start with the Spicy Mango Margarita, which was on the Taco Tuesday menu for $5, but she mentioned they were out of mango so she suggested a Spicy Strawberry Margarita and it tasted great! Since the tacos were such a great price and all sounded so good, I chose the Jamaican Jerk, Twisted Tiger Shrimp, Crunchy Catfish and Blacken Salmon Tacos. The tacos were extremely flavorful and tasted delicious. My favorite was the Jamaican Jerk and the Blacken Salmon! The tacos weren't overly stuffed but four definitely had me full. We wanted to end the night with Espresso Martinis and Beignets but were told they weren't selling their Beignets anymore so we just ended the night with their Espresso Martini which were strong but very good. Overall, I've definitely been missing out on Taco Tuesday at Twist. I believe their taco menu changes weekly so I will definitely be returning to try their other amazing tacos! Definitely stop in on a Tuesday and try them out! You will not be disappointed!

Had to stop in and celebrate my birthday with one of my favorite spots. Ask me how I forgot to take pictures of my food again I have no idea, but I did manage to get a picture of my cocktail. The espresso martini from here is hands-down one of the best in the area. The food is also very good. Unfortunately, the food was not as great as it usually is on this particular night maybe that's why I didn't take photos this time but I definitely recommend stopping by the bar and getting yourself an espresso martini service is always amazing and the bar is always fun. It's a great local spot as long as you can find parking.

Food We went just for apps. Ordering the deviled eggs and the Parmesan truffle fries. I honestly wasn't a fan of the eggs. They were bland and lack flavor. Additionally I'm someone with sensitive teeth, so these were so cold that I couldn't chew them right away. The pork belly will the eggs was good though. The Parmesan truffle fries were delicious and fresh. I really enjoyed them. Service The service was great. Our server was attentive, upbeat, and seemed to enjoy working there. We sat next to the bar, so our drinks come out in a timely manner. Ambiance Ambiance was cool. This is full on date night vibes type of place. They don't have a huge footprint for seating and they don't open till 5. However if you get there early enough I'm sure you will be fine. Drinks We came here solely for martinis, and Twist did not disappoint! The lavender lemon drop was absolutely amazing. The sugar rimmed glass put it over the top. I will certainly be back for martinis.

Twist is a great experience for drinks and appetizers or drinks and dinner. Fun time all around. My friend and I were there for several hours catching up so alot of dishes and drinks were ordered. Everything was incredible. Our waiter was very attentive, funny and knowledgeable on the drinks and the menu. I would recommend this establishment for first dates, hanging out with friends, and after work drinks. We sat in the bar area but there is a more quiet and secluded dining area for date nights.

Last resort place for food where March Madness was playing one night. Didn't want to wait an hour for Yard House so we walked down the street to run across this quaint spot where there was one table avail right in front of a tv! Service was great! Food was great! Wagyu burger was well worth the price. Hella juicy and flavorful! Gotta try the meatballs!! I could've ate that as a meal! Truffle fries were so-so but the burger made up for it!

The food was amazing, the salmon with the capers sauce was not only beautifully plated but also had amazing flavor! We were very pleased and appreciative. Food and the drinks were amazing as well. Highly Recommend!

I've been to TM before, so my mom wanted to try it for her birthday. I would say the lower area in the restaurant could use some tlc, tables need replacing (rocked, not stable at all) and a much better cleaning. This was my first time in that area, previous times I was in the upstairs area sitting at a high top table. Service was great from the moment we walked in til we left. My party enjoyed the food, burgers, sweet potato fries, sea bass, pork chops, duck wings, crab cakes with shrimp, chicken wings and chicken Alfredo. The poor choice not cooked well was the pork tenderloin the birthday girl ordered, but the chefs were attentive and listened, replaced her meal with pork chops, which she enjoyed. I guess it didn't help that one of the persons in our party is a chef he was on top of it. The chefs kept a great attitude and like I said were attentive and aiming to make sure we had a great experience. I'll be back of course. The rating would have been 5 stars however the downstairs area needed a thorough cleaning

Food was just okay, relatively expensive for the quality and quantity of food they provide. The pork belly devil eggs was $17 and came with 2 bite size pieces of pork belly that were stale and chewy, not much flavor. We also had the "jumbo wings" which were 6 regular size drumettes, they were cooked well but not tasty enough for $15.

This evening I came in to have my favorite dessert and a drink. When I enter the restaurant I asked do you have Breadpudding?" I was told "YES" with excitement I ordered it and guess what I was sitting next to one of the chefs lol . Needless to say when it came our my server said "This is the last one so of course I was grateful until I looked at the small bowl it literally LOOKED like the last one a scoop of pudding and the icecream was larger than the pudding. The taste was really good however, I would've preferred the offer of another choice than the scraps of it I love it here and I will return just a bit disappointed. I order bread pudding regularly here I know exactly what it should look like GREAT DRINK THO..lol

Great cocktail bar with amazing martinis and lots of other drinks. We always sit at the bar, it only has a few seats but a fun vibe. They have so many different tasty martinis, and classic cocktails. We have only ever got apps but they are good. The bar area is cooler than the dining area so we always try and sit in there. The service is always great and we always have a good time! Will be back for a cocktail and app!

Upscale vibe but was not what I was looking for. My boyfriend and I were walking around town center and wanted to try out a new spot for happy hour. Unfortunately, Twist doesn't offer a "traditional" happy hour. They have daily specials and it happened to be their Taco Tuesday. Along with discounted tacos they offered $5 house margaritas. We just wanted a quick bite to eat and a drink so it worked out for us. I ordered two grilled steak tacos and a blueberry margarita ($2 extra for flavors). Both were pretty good and my boyfriend enjoyed his Blueberry Vanilla Bourbon Smash. The inside is small and intimate and I love the bar set up. They have a few outdoor tables but I don't believe they were seating out there. The bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Staff was friendly but overall I don't think we will be back. They have a wide selection of cocktail drinks but everything was kind of subpar in my opinion for the price. I would recommend this place to someone for a special date night though. I can definitely see this spot being busy in the evening with business travelers staying in Town Center but I really think they could bring a happy hour crowd with some better specials. 5/23/23

Located in town center across from the parking lot. Really nice place for date night or just having drinks with friends. The ambiance is wonderful and the service was great. The soup and mac and cheese were delicious, but the other appetizers were nothing to brag about, however these guys can make a drink, the martinis and crushes were on point. Overall good vibes and great experience.

Experience and waiter was 10 out of 10. Let's talk about the burger ! Omgosh the Waygu burger was amazing will come back for it. The truffle fries were to die for !! Amazing crisp and prepared to protection. My girl ordered the burger and I ordered the ribeye meal. The ribeye was 2 out of 10. It was cooked to my liking but the char on my ribeye was too strong . It tasted burnt and smelt burnt. But overall experience was amazing. The oyster Rockefeller was a 7.5 out of 10. Could have been cooked a tad bit longer but some of the better oysters I've had. Nice vibe here on a cool summer day. Sat outside and service was great. Burger was the best hands down ! Catherine was the best, very sweet and attentive to her tables.

My girlfriend and I went after a hilarious comedy show at the FB around the corner, and we wanted to find a place where we could sit outside for a drink before heading back home. We stumbled upon this gem, and we sat outside on the corner table. Our server was AMAZING (I don't remember her name) and the drinks were great (although they didn't have crush ice, aka "that good ice" for the orange crush, which was a bummer). We had veggie lumpia & bread pudding, and they were both really delicious! The inside looked so plush & gorgeous- if you want somewhere with a classy feeling to it, this may just be your spot

Food and service were great. Chef Ran does a great job! The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had. My husband loved the Salmon as well.

Ambiance is there; Food menu could be a little better when it comes to selection, but the Cocktail menu is great, they know how to make a drink!

Drinks are very well made and service is good. Minor slip up with the bartender giving me the wrong beer, but it was no big deal. Overall a great place to go for a nice well made cocktail. Will definitely return.

Had a great time with long time friends. Food was great and the drinks too. I just wanted to say our waiter Cooper was outstanding! I have not had service like he gave us in a long time! He made great suggestions and food came out timely for all of us.

Drinks-Yum! Apps-good! 2nd round of drinks-yummy! 2nd round out of apps-really good! 3rd round of drinks - yummmmy! 3rd round of apps-really really good!!! I really enjoyed this place. We went for drinks and had steak bites, wings and meatballs. Our waiter Cooper was a huge plus. We even let him pick a round of drinks. The only thing is if you sit outside where people walk by plan on lots of smoke. Still I'd sit outside again. I do recommend!!!! Ask for Cooper!!! Go have a yummy drink!!!!!

Came here for dinner with coworkers. Loved the ambience, it was very nice inside. I got the lumpia for an appetizer and my friend got the oysters. The oysters were not as big as some other local seafood places but they were still good. I got the salmon bowl for a entree, I thought the salmon was going to be on a bed of greens but it wasn't. The presentation threw me off, but it was still a tasty dish. One friend got the steak which she enjoyed and another got the bacon salmon and crab cake which looked yummy too. We also tried some of their cocktails which were good. Definitely a nice spot for girls night or date night

I ordered the steak frites with Parmesan truffle fries. The chimichurri sauce was good, but the overall flavor of the steak was lacking. I expected more seasoning on a steak. Our waiter was super helpful and was constantly checking on us. We chose to sit in the dining area which had a decent atmosphere. Overall, while not a bad experience, I don't know that I'd come here again with so many other places in VB to choose from.

Came to this restaurant for a girls night out. I really like the booths at this restaurant. It had a luxury feel to it. However, I was not impressed with the food. The lumpia was really good. I didn't really care for the lobster Mac and cheese. I did not like the deviled eggs with the pimento cheese at all. The drinks were okay though. I probably will not come back to this restaurant and if I do....it may be just for drinks.

No lie. I really love"d" this place. I told the server my first time that I don't eat pork and he got me meatballs with sauce on the side and no bacon. The lemon drops are perfection...... the food was good. .... So I came back like 7 times for it. Well today I asked for my usual , and the sweet server comes back and asks if I'm not having bacon out of preference or because I don't eat pork .....APPARENTLY the meatballs are half pork and my first server lied.... My heart was broken. I gave the airline chicken a try and didn't just leave because I've always had great service here and I didn't want to write this place off . The chicken was ok . I'm familiar with Joyce farms outside of WinstonSalem and the chicken is Devine.... Doesn't taste commercial at all but this place covered it with bbq sauce and I honestly feel for the price they spend on it, they're hiding the very thing that makes it different from Walmart chicken. They should remove the sauce and just season it with herbs so people can identify the difference. Other than that.... I'll go back for drinks but I will never eat their again.

So... saw their "Taco Tuesday" ad, and was hyped to go! Thinking I had a new "TT" place... unfortunately, NOT! I am really disappointed by this. Seriously. I remember when this place initially opened, and the high expectations they'd positioned customers to expect. I understand that this place is focused on their drinks. Which I'm sure are great (I asked for an "Angry Orchard" and they were out). These Tacos... WACK!! So, here's my problem... I barely tasted any definitive difference from the Tacos I ordered. Ordered were Two duck (he brought me three), One steak, One Beef. Duck: less than a fork full of meat. I know it's only $5.00, but, c'mon. I literally didn't taste any duck in my first bite. I then stopped to search for the meat, thinking they'd sent out the wrong taco. Very sparing with the Duck. Completely unseasoned. Overcooked. It must be the remnants from another dish they have on the menu. Totally disappointed. You can see, the Tacos are loaded with lettuce and tomatoes. The balsamic is tasty, but... that's it. The bar space itself is nice. Staff is cool. These tacos though... TRASH!!! Just a pent $25.00 and STILL have to find something to eat.

For a martini bar I feel like the drinks could have been better, or maybe have a bigger selection. I wasn't super impressed with them... which is why I gave this review 4 stars, but the FOOD. Omg it was so yummy. We started with the Buffalo chicken dip which was very good and a nice portion for the table. I then had the Alaskan salmon overtop of mashed potatoes, I could have licked the plate! My friend had the pesto pasta and the portion was so huge she will probably eat that for the next few days. The table we sat at was pretty sticky. We almost spilled our drinks a few times cause they were sticking to the table. Guess that's what happens at a martini bar! Haha

Chef Eric Williams did an amazing job and the food was delicious. He came out and we were able to meet him and let him know in person. Brooke our server was great also. I highly recommend Twist.

All I have to say about this place is WOW. I've always passed Twist in the Town Center area. I ASSUMED it was a boujie restaurant, but I was wrong. It's such a vibe with reasonable prices. The martinis are decent priced. The gummy bear martini was my favorite! I LOVEDDD the Korean BBQ bowl. I definitely plan on coming back and trying more items. Oh and the service was great too! I believe our server's name was Luke!

Pre-Covid, we always passed this location and it seemed like such a good spot with the music and drinks. Wanting to try something new, we finally gave it a try! We ordered the she crab soup (the crab meat chunks on top were the only pieces of crab meat in the entire bowl) + the veggie egg rolls which were fried well as our appetizers. Main course I ordered the turkey burger since the menu was a bit limited and he ordered the hand-crafted crab cakes. I will say I really enjoyed the rice that came with his meal. Mojito would've been much better within about half of the mint they threw in there. Overall, 3.5 rounded down. Everything was just eh and not memorable, but willing to give another try. Our waitress was nice and it is quite beautiful inside at the main entrance where we sat.

Was in the Town Center area at VA Beach for a comedy show and wanted to try somewhere I had never been. It was a Saturday evening and we were seated immediately. We sat in the bar area which might have been a slight mistake as it was very loud and we could barely hold a conversation. Cocktail menu has a good variety. I had a twisted punch which was pretty good. Then I had a classic margarita which was better. The other guests with us seemed to enjoy their drinks too. For apps, we got the Buffalo chicken dip, deviled eggs, she crab soup, and oysters Rockefeller. They took a really long time to come out. She crab was good... deviled eggs were good. Buffalo chicken dip was very tasty accept the pita chips were over cooked. The oysters had to be sent back. They were dry, over cooked, and burnt. Like burnt to the point they were charred. Apparently that's how they served them so we asked for a little less char but they were taking so long that our food came out and we told them Nevermind. Entrees - bourbon chicken quesadilla. Good but burnt lol. House salad - good. Fried wings - good but $14 for 5 wings is slightly excessive. And the more I think about it... $7 for a 1/2 size salad is too. Burgers were huge and no complaints from the person who got that. Shrimp and beef tenderloin pasta - ok. Overpriced. Overall - everything was pretty good. It's likely just high priced for the area. They just need to cook something a little less.

I went and was immediately greeted by a friendly face a very clean restaurant. I sat at the bar and order a drink it was fantastic the bartenders that was working named Harrison and Mallory were very friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks and held great small talk. The food was delicious and I got plenty of it too as the portions were huge and the prices were fair I definitely recommend this place as a great date note spot.

Came in on a Saturday at 515 with my husband and was seated right away. Had a lavender lemon drop martini & Moscow mule with blackened steak bites to start. Steak bites were spicy but so good. I had the Amish airline chicken and hubs had the parm chicken. The chicken was soooo so good. Finished it off with the blackberry lemonade but it was a bit sweet. Honestly everything was so good & staff was so kind. Will be back. Spent about $175 on 5 drinks, an app & 2 entries.

Two words: Oyster. Rockefeller!! One of the best I've had in the area and would come back just to try it again. We also enjoyed the calamari and the humus was pretty standard. Everything comes in large portions so come with an appetite or get ready to take some food home. The Korean beef bowl was listed as a starter option but it is definitely large enough for a meal and FYI, the chili glaze does give it some spice. I wanted to love it but I felt the beef was a little too chewy. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits and was unimpressed with it so I'd probably avoid ordering that next time. Our food did take a little while to arrive considering the amount we ordered but our server had a great attitude all evening so we weren't so bothered by the wait. Will definitely be back!

Skip Tupelo and go STRAIGHT to twist. Chef Ran is legit the remoulade is the best in Hampton Roads. The martinis were divine, the apps were exquisite, the fried chicken and funnel cake with hot honey was down south home cooking. The service was wonderful and I will be back on the regular!!

I went for drinks with a friend and I had a Tennessee Honey and a Pain Killer. They were both amazing! Twist has a nice, chill ambiance and our server was great. I'm definitely planning to go back soon.

I had an incredibly disappointing experience at this restaurant for my birthday dinner. The manager accused people outside on the sidewalk of drinking, even though they were not with our party of seven. It was such an uncomfortable situation that we decided to leave and go to another establishment. It truly ruined what was supposed to be a special celebration. So it's amazing to me that your camera clearly shows people outside of your fence line which denotes outside of your restaurant space and it is shocking to me that you can say what somebody has in a cup. The police cannot even say what somebody has in a cup get over yourself you were totally wrong, and it behooves me that you can say somebody was smoking something when they weren't please show the camera and show the people outside of your fence line stop lying and tell the truth you're a shame to your restaurant. Use logic and not wishful thinking. Are you saying you don't do poor taste because we're African-American please explain to the masses.

Good late night spot after a comedy show at funny bone drinks was good food menu was limited since it was 11 o'clock but still had a good time service was great

The customer service could be better. On more than one occasion my friends and I have stopped by to have a drink. And each time, with the bar area, not full, have been stopped at the door & told it'll be a long wait. I'm confused. I don't want a table, I just want to go to the bar. Frustrated with being told in two separate visits that I'll have to wait 45+ minutes for a bar drink doesn't make sense. The only decent visit was with a reservation for dinner. Excellent food (folks in the kitchen know their stuff!) So I guess the moral of my story is to have a reservation for dinner and don't walk-in expecting to just grab a cocktail.

Service was bad and food is horrible. This was my favorite restaurant back in 2019-2020. I'm not sure what happen but the food, drinks , and service is now horrible. Don't waste your time, go somewhere else.

I really enjoyed this place . The service was amazing and the bartender was super patient and offered us a lot of great recommendations . The food was great and so were the drinks , we went on the night that they were serving tacos and we and we had the shrimp tacos and they were def a hit ! This is a great place for a girls night or a date or even a solo date .

The atmosphere was nice and the service was good. The food is fine. The bacon jam burger was so sweet it tasted like a dessert burger and was not good. If the jam was more tangy maybe like a chutney, it would be much better. The fries were good too. The taco Tuesday is fine but it's not great.

Twist is my FAVORITE!! I've had 2 birthday celebrations here and multiple date nights. The food and service is always top tier! No complaints whatsoever!

Overpriced "martinis" and unprofessional bartender. Bad experience. We won't be going back.

This is my "go to" place in Town Center for a couple of drinks or casual dinner. Food is excellent! Shay is absolutely the greatest server anywhere. Outstanding dinner specials, incredible service and atmosphere. Plus, free parking in adjacent garage.

I have been to this location three times within two months. Food is amazing and the drinks were good as well. I have had the lobster mac and cheese, shrimp and grits and the lobster Mac and cheese again . The service was fast two of the three times. The third time was probably an unexpected rush from the show that happened that night. Nice location and the inside was pretty clean.

Food. Service and ambiance was great. Pricey but awesome service. Drinks were on point