Schooners Grill Newport News

Emily Harding 2 months ago

The picture doesn’t do it justice, but the food was good, and the QUALITY is there! Nothing tasted like crappy, pre-made Sysco food. We ordered the fish & chips with sweet potato fries and coleslaw, pulled pork with sweet potato fries and a side salad, and a kids burger. Everything was great! The fish was perfectly cooked with a crispy batter, and their sweet potato fries are some of our favorites. The tartar sauce and coleslaw clearly tasted homemade rather than pre-packaged. The pulled pork was tender and delicious, and even the BBQ sauce tasted house-made. It’s on the smoky side (not my personal preference), but my husband loved it! Portions were also very generous, we got about two meals each out of what we ordered. It’s getting harder to find restaurants serving genuinely good, made-in-house food instead of relying on the same mass-produced stuff, but this place is a gem! 💎

Serenity 2 months ago

Great food and service, but i recommend revising the aquarium setup and investing in a larger tank given the current stocking situation. It would also be wise to remove the current gravel and replace it with a more natural substitute and adding plants and driftwood.

Joshua L 4 months ago

Stopped in on a whim, and we were pleasantly pleased. From start to finish we were welcomed and treated with respect and dignity. Our server was on top of things and the food was outstanding. We will definitely have to go back and try other dishes.

Tavon S 4 months ago

The Breakfast quesadillas were very good! Hot to serve. The bar tender was very professional and always kept my drinks coming and making sure I was good with everything. Very friendly and fun atmosphere with a Mature nature to it! Would recommend this place, if they coming through CNU area.

michael goss 6 months ago

Went to Schooners for the first time last Saturday evening for dinner while some family was in town. Despite living here a long time had never been before and I would say my loss! Despite the parking lot being crowded (had to park in the far back near the dumpsters) there was surprisingly no wait for a party of 6 when we entered. The food was good, our waitress served us well despite the crowd, and prices reasonable. The theme is cool and clearly a local favorite. The garage doors open and outdoor seating are other highlights. We did get the occassional drifting cigarette smoke inside while eating but not the whole time. Overall, good experience and will be back.