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Grits & Gravy

200 E. Washington St., Suffolk, VA - (757) 539-5565
Grits & Gravy looks like a humble, three-meal-a-day corner cafe and in many ways, that is what it is; but there is ambition on the menu, the reach of which goes from classic soul food pigs feet to potato chip encrusted crab cakes.
100% Approval Rating (2 votes)

Scorecard

3 - Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour
Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour
Potato Chip Encrusted Crabcake
Flantastic Home Cake
Collard Greens
Sweet Potato Pie
Macaroni & Cheese
Fried Fish
Ice Tea
Fried Shrimp

Highlighted Reviews

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Michael Stern - Photos (8)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Maurice Wilson, the cuisinier who created a foodie buzz at the casual storefront cafe in Suffolk called Grits & Gravy, has moved on; and the menu advises that the restaurant is now under new management, billing itself as Dale & Andrea's Grits & Gravy. Still, many of ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

200 E. Washington St., Suffolk, VA
(757) 539-5565

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:Yes
Takeout Counters:Yes
Crabmeat is so abundant in this cake that the potato chip crust provides welcome, crunchy contrast. Granny Smith apple slaw is a refreshing note on top.
"Crabmeat is so abundant in this cake that the potato chip crust provides welcome, crunchy contrast. Granny Smith apple slaw is a refreshing note on top."
Michael Stern





Long-cooked collard greens add powerful vegetable savor to any meal.
"Long-cooked collard greens add powerful vegetable savor to any meal."
Michael Stern


This macaroni and cheese really tastes like cheese.
"This macaroni and cheese really tastes like cheese."
Michael Stern


It is possible to order unsweet tea with a meal, but this is Virginia, where sweet tea is the true gout de terroir.
"It is possible to order unsweet tea with a meal, but this is Virginia, where sweet tea is the true gout de terroir."
Michael Stern


The idea of flan on top of cake is tremendously appealing, but this flan was awfully dense and perched on tart lemon cake. The alternative version, on spice cake, might have been better.
"The idea of flan on top of cake is tremendously appealing, but this flan was awfully dense and perched on tart lemon cake. The alternative version, on spice cake, might have been better."
Michael Stern


The fact that this part of the world grows a lot of sweet potatoes is not evident in Grits & Gravy's sweet potato pie, which tastes fairly ordinary.
"The fact that this part of the world grows a lot of sweet potatoes is not evident in Grits & Gravy's sweet potato pie, which tastes fairly ordinary."
Michael Stern


In addition to these counter seats, Grits & Gravy provides table seating along the opposite wall.
"In addition to these counter seats, Grits & Gravy provides table seating along the opposite wall."
Michael Stern


We wish the new management of Grits & Gravy well, and look forward to return trips for more dishes from the broad and aspiring menu.
"We wish the new management of Grits & Gravy well, and look forward to return trips for more dishes from the broad and aspiring menu."
Michael Stern



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