Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House

07/31/2008 Posted by foodie715

I have eaten at almost every nice restaurant in the Norfolk area and this should definitely NOT be considered one of those. It has good drinks and is good for a quick bite while shopping, but does not compare with other nice restaurants in the area (Bobbywood, Todd Jurich, Byrd and Baldwin steakhouse). The food is priced as expected for a nicer restaurant, but the flavor is just not there. As another reviewer mentioned this restaurant is in the mall and the quality shows that. Trust me if you love food and are in the Norfolk area then spend your money at one of the other restaurants mentioned. This is meant for people shopping not for dining as they lead you to believe.

Pros: reasonable food for the mall

Cons: Not a fine dining restaurant

06/21/2008 Posted by Becka4582

I always feel that I am treated very well by the staff here. The hostesses are very nice, the waiters are wonderful - it's nice to be treated with respect. The food is WONDERFUL. I have tried a lot of different things and have loved it all. As long as you know ahead of time that you are going to spend a good bit of money, this is a great place. My husband and I come here for every special occasion.

Pros: service, food, atmosphere

Cons: a little pricey

08/04/2007 Posted by janehaddock

I had lunch recently at Kincaid's. The server who waited on me, Scott D. was very warm, inviting, had a GENUINE smile and very courteous. I wasn't really sure what I wanted to order and he took the time to explain some of the lunch favorites and even told me about some of their specialty dishes. I ended up ordering the Caribbean Ahi Tuna, which I ordered rare. Scott came back after putting in my order to make sure I really wanted the dish rare. He really seemed to want to satisfy his dining guests, myself and the tables he waited on that surrounded me. I NEVER had to ask for any refills on my beverage. He came back often to check on me but never hovered. All-in-all I had a wonderful experience. If you ever dine at Kincaid's for lunch, I suggest you ask for Scott D. He is AWESOME!

Pros: Great service and tasty food.

Cons: none

11/20/2006 Posted by coffinbone

Poor service; the waiter couldn't remember our drink orders, and got the steaks wrong; it was only 3 of us! We could hardly find him when we needed refills, too. The salad tomatoes were "food service" grade. I'd expect the buyer to pick out the best ones, not plastic, mushy, pink ones, for the cost of a meal at Kincaid's.

Pros: Good ambience

Cons: You can't eat ambience

02/14/2006 Posted by dionysis2112

I was very impressed with the overall quality & 'feel' here! We started off with the house salad, which was absolutely flavorful. If any of it was frozen before it got to me, they must know an incredible secret for keeping the 'fresh' taste intact! The Rock Salt Roasted Prime Rib of Beef was simply incredible! I really didn't need the steakknife to be able to cut it. My ladyfriend's Grilled Center-Cut Fillet Mignon was, acording to her, "very salty". Not sure if it had anything to do with the Bearnaise she had them add to it or not. They had no problem preparing her another one, without the sauce.

Pros: Ambiance, Upscale

09/19/2005 Posted by persillee

POOR SERVICE, OBNOXIOUS WAIT STAFF, INCOMPETENT HOSTS, AND VERY INFERIOR FOOD.

Pros: NONE, NONE, NONE

Cons: SRVICE, FOOD, ATTITUDE

01/09/2005 Posted by everetthayes

I have taken all of the friends and family who visit me to Kincaid's. The food is excellent and the service is great. It is a bit expensive but with the convenience of shopping at a great mall, unlimited parking and the atmosphere that makes you forget you are at a mall, it is worth the money. Make sure you try the appetizers.

07/12/2004 Posted by andycheetham

Excellent quality food, service, atmosphere, etc. My Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes were flavorful if a little salty, but my wife's petite filet mignon was top notch. Somewhat expensive, but I believe it is still a good value in terms of the excellent service and food. Even the house salad and garlic/rosemary breadsticks were very good.

Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere

07/12/2004 Posted by mr_truth

I've been to Kincaids three times and I've been DISAPPOINTED each time. 1. The food is 'artsy' (read: pretentious) in it's preparation and presentation. Dishes are over-seasoned; perhaps this is done to hide the fact that the portions are SMALL ? 2. Service is 'iffy', especially on Fridays and Saturday nights (when the place is PACKED). We once had to wait TWO HOURS for meals to arrive at our table ! Kincaids is popular and has a well-stocked bar. The staff and management are very polite and helpful. This is basically a restaurant in a shopping mall, where college kids, the yuppie crowd... and assorted wannabees can mingle and hang out. If you like hanging out in a chic, trendy 'yuppie' restaurant, and enjoy 'people watching', this is the place for you. If you seek a TRUE fine dining experience, there are FAR better choices in the Hampton Roads area.

Pros: trendy, polite staff, full bar

Cons: , small portions, slow service

06/12/2004 Posted by LFrieden

This place has undoubtedly captured my loyalty. If you want the best meal of your life, I suggest you head over to Kincaids. I have never been disappointed in all of my many visits. The last rating was correct in that the prices are a bit on the high side however...you get what you pay for. If you want low prices, go out for fast food. If you want TOP QUALITY cuisine, outstanding atmosphere and superb service, then Kincaids is your best bet. Try the Key Lime Pie Martini!!

Pros: Delicious Food, Great Atmosphere, Excellent Menu

Cons: , None, None