Hair Of The Dog Eatery

"While the food here is really good, they’re beginning to practice inflation like everyone else.. consistently raising the prices while simultaneously decreasing the portion size. An entree from here is no longer worth the price as the portion size is not equitable. Their business hours are already weird with servers that take a while to get back to you— parking is very limited. Thankfully I won’t be in the area much longer to see what more they can take off of your plate; barely came here as it is."

"I decided to give this place a whirl for breakfast. It’s right off the campus of Old Dominion University and looked really good and the menu looked interesting. I sat at the bar since I was by myself. The bartender took my drink order and left me with the specials menu and the regular menu. The specials seemed like they’d be good, Oktoberfest-themed, but since I’m stationed in Germany it wouldn’t be fair to review this place based off their seasonal specials. I stuck to the basics, a sweet tea and Chesapeake Benedict. The sweet tea was overly sweet, almost bordering on syrup. As for the Benedict, it looked great but had its flaws. As an example, when I cut into the poached eggs I expected the yolk to seep down into the biscuit. The poached egg was overcooked and I didn’t get the yolky richness. As for the crab, it was there but was overpowered by the bacon. The two proteins didn’t harmonize together. And my last bit of harshness, the hollandaise, if it was on the plate you couldn’t taste it. As for the cheesy grits as a side, perfect consistency and the queso-like cheese sauce made the grits very creamy. As for the service, it was quite slow. It seemed to take a really long time get my food which might have led to the eggs being overdone. I might come back to give this place another shot. ***Update*** As promised I returned to this joint to give it another shot. This time I ordered the chicken and waffles (a house specialty) and it didn't disappoint. Though parts of the fried chicken were a little over-salted the entire meal had good flavor. The waffle had the right texture and the bacon infusion didn't overpower the waffle flavor. The candied bacon on top was a little much for me, but I could see how some would like it. The service at the bar was much better this go-around. I did notice the bartender added an 18% gratuity which affected my tip at the end. Overall, I'll update my rating and give it another star."

"Great breakfast after a long run. We sat on the patio and enjoyed delicious food and drinks."

"This place was recommended for brunch by a friend and it did not disappoint. My bacon bloody mary was delicious and the perfect level of spicy. I also had the hair of the dog burger which was great and very big, two people could easily share it. We also went around 11 on a Saturday and there was no wait."

"We randomly picked this spot for breakfast when the other place we went to was closed. It was perfect. From the service to the food. Stacy was a fantastic waitress. The kids had cookie dough pancakes and loved them. I had the chicken and waffles. They were less traditional because they were topped with sausage gravy. The chicken was seasoned very well and not covered in syrup. My husband loved the homies. We will dine in again."