Library Restaurant Portsmouth VA

Amelia Trapp

My girlfriends and I chose this spot for our night out. We were a bit late to our reservation due to parking but were graciously seated anyway. The restaurant was busy, but Sarah, our waiter was both knowledgeable and excited about the menu offered this evening. I chose the beet salad while another chose the BLT salad. Both were bright in color, and stunning in both flavor and freshness. One of our group only wanted dessert and the hostess numbered off at least 7 decadent options. Needless to say, we all gave in and ordered the raspberry cheesecake, peanut butter pie and the chocolate cake. Our protein choice was shared, swordfish and lobster Mac side. The atmosphere was one of a kind and we enjoyed every minute immensely. The prices are hefty for most items, but it was the best place to celebrate friendship, sisterhood, and new beginnings.

Ann Cummings

Such a really beautiful restaurant. Take the time to look around the dining room when you're there. Most of our dinner was beyond delicious! We started off with the Bang Bang Shrimp which was very good. For dinner, my husband had the Grilled Swordfish dinner with creamed spinach and basmati rice. I had the Club Cut Prime Sirloin, and an order of the steak fries. My steak was so wonderfully seasoned - one of the best tasting steaks I've had. I wasn't too keen on the steak fries - they sort of tasted like they'd been made from leftover baked potatoes. They likely don't make them from that, however that's what they tasted like to both of us. We each had one and didn't eat the rest. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his swordfish and spinach. We also had a plate of small rounds of toasted seasoned french bread that was brought out with our appetizer, and that was delicious as well. Our waiter was Stephen and he's delightful and took great care of us. We will definitely go back!

Cam Bradley

One of the coolest experiences I have had in a restaurant. First, it was such a cool vibe and they sat us right next to a bookshelf with a fun and random assortment of books. We came here for our second wedding anniversary so we wanted to go somewhere unique and this was for sure the place to go. Second, the food and drinks were very good. A bit pricey for the food but it is high quality and the you cannot find a dining experience anywhere else like here. Last, the service was amazing, our servers were constantly checking on us (but not too much to be an annoyance). Our favorite part was when were were "desert trayed" as they say, basically they will bring out a tray of showing all of their deserts and you get to see them before you pick what you want. Beautiful place and 100% recommend!