Martha's Kitchen

We came here after being at Busch gardens for 4hrs, so we were tired and hungry. However, things still weren't as polished as they could have been. Upon entry, we were greeted and seated promptly. But then we sat for awhile waiting on our server, and there was only ONE other table eating. So after while, a server came over and said they were going through shift change and they're waiting on the other server to arrive but she would take our drinks for now. Hmmm okay, why she couldn't just wait on us until then idk. So she brought our drinks back and we waited some more. The same server came back and said well I'll take your orders too. We ordered the buffalo chicken dip appetizer which the waiter recommended, but it definitely was more cream cheese than anything. It needed more buffalo and chicken, wayyyy to creamy. For entrees we got 2 salmons, fried chicken, and the kids fish nuggets. The salmon and collard greens were good, but the squash/zucchini was just okay. I wouldn't order it again. My mom said the fried chicken and okra was good, but again the squash/zucchini left something to be desired. The kids fish nuggets weren't really nuggets, they were 2 big pieces of fried fish, I'm not sure how they were, but the fries were good. This place is located in a big historic house and is cute and has potential. I think we just came on an off day (server wise) but once we were waited on and then the new server came they were attentive. The food was mostly good. I probably wouldn't come back since we were just out this way for BG but if you're in the area you should check it out.

Spotted this restaurant on our way to an event in the area. Martha's kitchen appears to be a southern home turned in to a restaurant, which is nice, but lacks ambiance- I'd say that deserves 2.5 stars. The menu is exceptional. Everyone in our party of three got so excited when reading the menu. We ordered the crab cakes which were good. Pot roast and chicken salad sandwich with fries. Two orders of The pot roast, both appeared to be missing the roast. Maybe a tablespoon, but no more, of meat was included. This was served in a bowl which was on the smaller side. Not how I think pot roast should be served. The dish consisted of a lot of potatoes and carrots. Temperature was cool and it did not look very appealing or appetizing. The chicken salad was good, however it was served on bread that seemed to be stale, like it was sitting out too long. French fries were also on the cool side. We were very disappointed with the food and will probably not return. It was unfortunate that execution of the menu, which read so well, was a fail.

Well, i ordered takeout and someone in my party wanted breakfast. I ordered and paid through their website and it showed breakfast was an option so I ordered it for her. When she went to pick it up they said they couldn't do it. She had ordered three bacon, egg and cheese on toast sandwiches at five dollars a piece. Was told they don't serve breakfast all day so she ordered a BLT for 9.00. Guess they can cook bacon at noon but not an egg. No correction to the bill, so I was overcharged. Anyhoo, if your keto don't get the meatloaf. It clearly has a lot sugar in it and I can't for the life of me figure why someone would think meatloaf should be sweet. It was gross. The collards are mediocre at best. I had a bite of the chicken and it was good so if I go back here I will be getting that.

Hubby and I ventured to this location a few weeks ago. We were greeted on entering the establish the staff was very friendly and attentive on arrival. We were sat immediately and had a server shortly after being seated. She took our order and we waited for our food. What we received was delicious. Many of the side items we ordered were missing, even items that came with the meal. This was very disappointing as well as never receiving coffee warm ups or drink refills. I wanted to love this place but was definitely left disappointed.

A beautiful setting in a cute town. I had high hopes for the food but I found most of what we had lacked flavor. The staff were incredibly friendly and we may have hit it on an off day but we were disappointed. We will definitely give it another chance.

While driving through New Kent I saw this cute little place which was memorable enough to stop at on the way back by. The restaurant is an adorable farmhouse-looking historic building with down-home southern kitchen.The restaurant was relatively busy on Thursday evening at 7pm and we waited just a few minutes for a table to get set. The service provided by Desirae was friendly and attentive. I was expecting a bit of a wait but was really surprised at how fast the food came out.They have a full bar and a whole list of whiskey drinks. My Fiance got the blueberry bourbon smash. They also have a whiskey flight for those interested.More about the food..There are so many attractive looking dishes on the menu but I love that many of the plates include three sides!! I chose the grilled lemon pepper chickent (which includes two chickent breasts) collards, broccolini and the mac and cheese. All were so so tasty. I cleaned my plate and was quite full afterwards. My Fiance got the hot honey chicken, glazed carrots, mash potatoes and a garlic cheddar biscuit. Our food came out and our server alerted him that fresh biscuits were just about to come out of the oven but they provided him some corn bread with the plate. I appreciated the thoughtfulness of giving him something while he waited. The biscuit(s) came shortly thereafter and was hot/fresh and sooo damn good. Two spoonful size biscuits. Lovely place for a great meal and service.

The fried chicken here is absolute top tier. Service was fast and friendly. Prices are reasonable and we will definitely be back.

Was highly recommended from The Vaiden Inn B&B across the street (was good after having a few drinks, dinner and a whiskey flight!). I'm not 199% sure if our reservation was really needed, but we booked for 5:30pm and it wasn't busy yet, but by the time we left it was full! The B&B recommended the trout; I was very much interested in the southern fried steak (which they were out of). Our server recommended the fried chicken (my wife got this) and the grilled salmon (I got this). The salmon was good but not NEARLY as good as the fried chicken (which did have a sumptuous spicy honey!!!) . For sides, we got a good variety- shoestring fries, mashed potatoes (brown gravy on side), zucchini and squash, fried okra, collards and Mac and cheese. Honestly they *all* were great, only comment is that the collards were more vinegary than we cared for. To start, we had the fried green tomatoes- good but I must say we have had better. My wife had a cocktail (blueberry smash I think? Whiskey with ginger beer, etc) that she really liked. The Whiskey flight was a spur of the moment try....not something we ever get and was almost a random selection. Have to say say the two rye whiskeys were not either of our favorites but we really just don't drink st t straight whiskey much Service was fast and quick to bring out *except* she misunderstood that I actually did order for us the Whiskey flight so we had to ask and it came late (like with the entrees). Oh well.Enough to be full and have to carry back leftovers!!!

My wife and dog went here on a quiet Tuesday evening. We sat at the outside patio and were greeted almost immediately. We ordered drinks, wine and draft beer, and then dinner. My wife ordered the shrimp and grits and I ordered the lemon chicken (came with three sides).Both meals where excellent and we where pleased with the portions and at a very reasonable price. The only thing negative was the condition of the patio tables, warped and in my opinion, one table was usable out of six tables. Could also use some shade. We will be back, but without our dog due to the condition of the patio.

Really disappointed with the food. Took my grandson to late breakfast after his soccer game. He had one pancake with a side of bacon and I ordered the biscuits with sausage gravy. The gravy looked to be the powdered packet variety, the sausage was a link cut up into small chunks and you could tell the two things were not cooked together. The biscuits were so tough and edging on burnt I couldn't even cut them with a knife. The whole thing was barely warm. My grandson's side of bacon was one slice thin cut- $1.50. He didn't finish his pancake so I thought I would seems how my plate was inedible- the pancake was doughy in the center. I almost got the impression the waitresses were also doing the cooking. The waitress was kind enough but only offered me 10% off. Really disappointed. Used to be such a nice little spot.