Byrd's Restaurant

I would love to give this place a 5 star review. The food was great, the waitress, Alexis was fantastic. Unfortunately the manager/owner whoever she was assaulted my 17 month old, yes 17 MONTH old.I took my toddler to breakfast this morning hoping to have some just us time. I was prepared and brought his felt busy book for him to play with, they had crayons and paper for him to color, these things entertained him for about 20 minutes after we ordered but our food still hadn't arrived and he was getting bored so he picked up the little bundle of (cheap plastic) flowers and was playing with them. I was showing him how to keep them together and making sure didn't destroy them. As our food was being delivered 10 minutes later, this woman comes over to our table and yanks them out of his hand and walked away.I didn't want to make a scene and luckily our food had just arrived so he was distracted by eggs and didn't get upset at this woman taking something from him. I didn't want to make a scene so we just ate our food and when she came over to ask how our food was like nothing happened I asked her to please in the future not take things from people's children and her response was "In the future don't let you child play with my flowers and we'll be fine." I 1000% would have been okay with her saying something like "Hey, can you please not let your kid play with the flowers" I wouldn't even have cared much if she had been rude to *me* about it. I've worked food service and retail for 20 years, I get that kids can be frustrating and parents even more so but you do not EVER put your hands on someone's kid.

A bit overrated in my opinion. I arrived just after they opened (only 5 tables had patrons). I waited about 20 minutes to order, of course after the waitstaff took the food order everyone plus the 3 other tables who arrived after me. Thus, it was about an hour to get my food and finish eating. I can see why this place is always so busy, it simply takes forever to order, get you food, and leave. The French toast was high quality, and very good. I got a large portion of bacon. Of course the cost reflects it. Overall, it was worth a try - but is it a 45 minute wait if you come during peak hours? No. No. No. I'd rather spend a short amount of time eating decent and inexpensive french toast over the contrary. But meh, to each their own. It is a step above a typical diner.

I have on occasion eaten at Byrds, and it is so popular that generally the wait is just too long and too crowded. So today we took a chance at about 1230pm and had a wait of about 15 minutes . When we were seated and our orders placed it took quite awhile for the food to come out. This is the only reason for taking one star. It was probably 45 minutes waiting for food. In the mean time attentive waitstaff were keeping our drinks refilled. I ordered poutine, which is fries topped with melted cheese and brown gravy. Dee licious!! I filled up on it and could barely eat my savory shrimp and grits. This was made alot like a tasty gumbo over cheesy grits. The breading on the chicken sandwich we ordered was crispy and tasty. The portions were huge and everything well prepared.The menu is diverse, kind of between diner food and a pancake house. I really wish I could eat here more often, but the wait is just too long. Still the 3 items and iced tea we ordered came to $60 plus gratuity, which seems average for a similar dining experience most places.

Be prepared for a long wait. Maybe it's a good sign because it seems like everyone here in NN come here for breakfast/brunch. Or maybe they just need more help in the kitchen or wait staff. There were at least 3 empty tables. There was even a time when a waitress would come upfront and answer customer questions while the hostess was standing by.Service definitely needs help. Ambiance: typical local diner vibe. Charming decor, a hodge podge of random nature prints and Eat sign. Food: now THIS is the aspect that sets Byrd's Restaurant apart - even with those in VA Beach or Norfolk. Food is solid 5 stars. I ordered The Monitor which is an omelet with real lump crab, diced ham and asparagus. YUMMY! They have specials today one of which was really good that my friend proclaimed: lemon blueberry French toast.

I've been to Byrd's a few times, and the food is good--simply good food. The customer service is great. I love the team approach, and everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere is cozy. Seating is limited, so there has always been a wait, typically 30-40 minutes, so be prepared to wait. They do have seating inside near the entrance and outside. I believe you can sit in your car while you wait, and they will call you.

Sophia and I stopped here for breakfast on our day off from work last Friday. We've been here before a few times where the breakfast was very good. It's been a year since our last stop so why not see what they've been up to?We entered after 8am but it was so packed that there was a near 40-minute wait. To be honest, it didn't bother me since we had nothing else planned until later on. They always have a packed house and seating is small. Patience is definitely a virtue. After snagging a table, we were ready to order. I selected the Snyder omelet (bacon, ham, cheese, mushrooms) with a side of sweet potato fries and Sourdough bread. I also had an iced Butterscotch latte for beverages. Everything was delicious. The omelet was full of protein and veggies which is a huge plus for me. The sweet potato fries....a whole lot. And I gotta say the cinnamon-based dipping sauce was a game changer. You definitely don't need a side of ketchup for this one. The Sourdough bread was slightly burnt, but it didn't bother me at all. You can't go wrong with jelly and butter either.A very nice way to start off our day. A full breakfast with staff making sure you're taken care of. Can't ask for anytjing more. Till next time :)

Love this place! Great chicken and waffles, friendly service. Adding this to the brunch rotation.

I was in the mood for brunch today and quite hungry, so I decided to check this place out. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. Despite being the middle of the week and the middle of the day, it was quite busy. The staff was incredibly pleasant, and one waitress was particularly funny. The food and drinks were amazing. I'll definitely add this spot to my list of go-to brunch places. The ambiance was welcoming and very casual.

I recently visited a restaurant where I usually have to wait for a long time to be seated, but this time the wait was only 20 minutes. It was worth the wait because my steak and eggs were cooked exactly as I requested. The servers were super friendly, and I appreciated how they worked as a team. Despite being busy, the ambience was cozy, and the noise level was not too high. Overall, this place is a hidden gem for a great breakfast near CNU in Newport News. However, I hope the wait time will improve. I plan to return and try other items on the menu.

For a Thursday morning before a long weekend holiday the restaurant was packed. The wait time was 40mins but they sorted us in 25-30min. The setting was relaxing and fairly quiet for a morning rush crowd. The food was tasty and the service was great. Everyone was very friendly. The food didn't wow me but it was still very good. It's not pictured but I also had French Toast Banana Bread; it was very sweet and moist. Everything was flavorful and filling with their large portion sizes.