Cibus Chophouse 30 East Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663

"Outstanding dining experience! Food is “Excellent” and fresh. So, Cibus Chophouse is nestled in downtown Phoebus. The ambiance was good, music good mix 2000s (soft rock) and (pop/rock). Service is great. Bar is well stocked …lovely. We ordered the Lamb dinner broccoli and mashed potatoes…OMG! Seasoning and flavor perfect for us. The side dishes are huge and can be shared by multiples…flavor bomb in your mouth. Great prices for great food."

"I wanted to treat myself to lunch on my last day of PTO and wanted to go somewhere new but not too far. I heard about Drexlers revamping into a new spot called Cibus. I am gluten intolerant, so I made sure to look at their menu before making my way over. Since it is the holiday season, I wasn't sure how busy they'd be, but I was able to be seated right away, and most of the tables were full. It took about 20 minutes for the waiter to take my order, but I had no issues with this as I had time. I asked plenty of questions on how certain items were prepared, what were in specific sauces, etc. I started off with a Brazilian limeade and added a mango fruit puree. I've had this before at other places, but the lime in this was a bit off-putting. I definitely didn't taste any mango, but it was an experience. Next, I ordered the 3 piece Chinese 5 spice wings. These are grilled, and a rub is coated on them. This was the star of my meal I should've ordered more. The chicken was fresh, and the flavor reminded me of delicious broth at hot pot. Exactly what I wanted. I also ordered the 8oz thick style burger on a gluten-free bun. It comes with French fries, which are in a separate fryer, not with any gluten containing items. I also ordered the Brussel sprouts, but as you can see from my pictures, this was sadly forgotten from my meal. The burger was okay, as well as the fries. My server was very nice and personable, but there were a lot of moments he wasn't attentive because there were people he knew at a different table who kept his attention. After a while, it became a bit unprofessional as I was just waiting for my check, and the rest of the tables were empty. Overall, my meal came out to $34. I'd come back solely for those wings!"

"Just opened 3 days ago. My wife and I stopped by there for dinner after a show at the American Theatre. We both had the Thick Burger and fried and homemade lemonade. Absolutely gorgeous freshly ground burger! Highly recommended."

"I daresay the best wine bar in Hampton Roads! Knowledgable staff, great service, good tasting options, and plenty of great food and drink. Best sangria we've ever had, and bread board with some very unique and flavorful butters is an absolute must-try! Burger and crab cake over salad were also amazing! Got the Ms. Robins cake to go, comes with ice cream so we enjoyed that before leaving, both are fantastic! Can't wait to go back!"