"No Regrets; and I'm persnickity !. In one word; Amazing. Seriously, if you are looking for outstanding service, staff, food, atmosphere and overall ambiance; look no further. It is a bit pricey, but keep in mind you are paying for high quality food that will not disappoint.<br/ <br/ We arrived last night (Tuesday for out 5:30 reservation. Nick and I met there after work (we were both in jeans and sweaters; underdressed but the Terrace was today's goal: . The staff was incredibly warm and inviting, extremely knowledgeable of their menu and procedures, and did not turn their nose up to our Groupon (Thanks Lauren! . It was our first time there and we will definitely be back. The Food: We started with a crab bisque that was delish. Sweet, creamy, hot bisque with LARGE chunks of fresh, sweet crab meat. Freshly baked, warm Olive bread and Asiago cheese bread served with a pretty rosette of room temp herb butter. (I could have made a meal of the soup and bread... YUM! . Nick had the smokey yet delicate and tender beef brisket with homemade mashed potatoes. I had the lobster ravioli's with 2 large shrimp and 1 large, perfectly seared scallop. I paired my dinner with a glass of house red cab sav; and Nick (so true to form ordered a Pitcher of Beer (which they kindly wrapped in a white linen~ it was actually really funny/cute . While I craved a selection from their (no doubt made from scratch desert menu; we could barely breathe. <br/ <br/ After we finished our wonderful meal, our expert server offered a relaxing visit to the lounge next door. We finished our beer, played a complimentary game of pool (billiards , watched the news, and departed.<br/ <br/ After Groupon for $40; our total bill (including a $17 tip =23% , was only $50. For the atmosphere, quality of food, exceptional warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff; this is hand's down one of the best experiences in Hampton Roads."
