Newport News Restaurant Guide
Slightly Up the Creek
(4 ratings)
(757) 930-2722
663 Deep Creek Road, Newport News, VA 23606
Dining Specials
Dannys Deli Restaurant
Deli/Sandwich/Subs, Catering Restaurant in
Newport News
Newport News
Mexico Lindo
Seafood
Raw Bar
Banquet/Party Room
Buffet
Children's Menu
Fireplace
Kids Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Romantic
Scenic View
Smoking/Non Smoking
Wi-Fi/Internet Access
Dinner
Happy Hour
I didn't know quite what to expect from a local restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. If you are a lover of seafood, this place is definitely for you. The prices were affordable, the staff friendly and my food was served hot. After the first night of dining on the freshest seafood I've had in a long time, I decided to return the next night for an encore before heading back to Philadelphia.
September 18, 2009 @ 12:36 PM
a diner from Newport News, VA
I have to say I have been to this place before and loved it, I live in the neighborhood and like taking friends to NON-CHAIN place for a good meal.
However, my wife and I went 17 Sep 09 to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and things have changed...
In the past they had all you could eat boild shrimp on thursday night, as recently as Sunday, they had a sign out saying that. We got there and they were no longer offering that, but did have $7 / lbs shrimp but with no sides or anything. We ordered that since this place has always provided cornbread and ample hushpuppies.
We did get our four hushpuppies but when we asked for more we were told they were now $1.50 a serving for extras, and there was no longer any cornbread (which I really loved).
The service was slow for a NON busy night and it seemed they were pre-occupied by something other than their customers.
I bought a 50-50 from the paper so I have to use those up but after that, I won't be back!
However, my wife and I went 17 Sep 09 to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and things have changed...
In the past they had all you could eat boild shrimp on thursday night, as recently as Sunday, they had a sign out saying that. We got there and they were no longer offering that, but did have $7 / lbs shrimp but with no sides or anything. We ordered that since this place has always provided cornbread and ample hushpuppies.
We did get our four hushpuppies but when we asked for more we were told they were now $1.50 a serving for extras, and there was no longer any cornbread (which I really loved).
The service was slow for a NON busy night and it seemed they were pre-occupied by something other than their customers.
I bought a 50-50 from the paper so I have to use those up but after that, I won't be back!
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Number of Reviews: 4
I didn't know quite what to expect from a local restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. If you are a lover of seafood, this place is definitely for you. The prices were affordable, the staff friendly and my food was served hot. After the first night of dining on the freshest seafood I've had in a long time, I decided to return the next night for an encore before heading back to Philadelphia.
September 18, 2009 @ 12:36 PM
a diner from Newport News, VA
I have to say I have been to this place before and loved it, I live in the neighborhood and like taking friends to NON-CHAIN place for a good meal.
However, my wife and I went 17 Sep 09 to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and things have changed...
In the past they had all you could eat boild shrimp on thursday night, as recently as Sunday, they had a sign out saying that. We got there and they were no longer offering that, but did have $7 / lbs shrimp but with no sides or anything. We ordered that since this place has always provided cornbread and ample hushpuppies.
We did get our four hushpuppies but when we asked for more we were told they were now $1.50 a serving for extras, and there was no longer any cornbread (which I really loved).
The service was slow for a NON busy night and it seemed they were pre-occupied by something other than their customers.
I bought a 50-50 from the paper so I have to use those up but after that, I won't be back!
However, my wife and I went 17 Sep 09 to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and things have changed...
In the past they had all you could eat boild shrimp on thursday night, as recently as Sunday, they had a sign out saying that. We got there and they were no longer offering that, but did have $7 / lbs shrimp but with no sides or anything. We ordered that since this place has always provided cornbread and ample hushpuppies.
We did get our four hushpuppies but when we asked for more we were told they were now $1.50 a serving for extras, and there was no longer any cornbread (which I really loved).
The service was slow for a NON busy night and it seemed they were pre-occupied by something other than their customers.
I bought a 50-50 from the paper so I have to use those up but after that, I won't be back!
August 23, 2009 @ 7:57 AM
a diner from Yorktown
This restaurant has the worst management ever. I have never been so disgusted with one human being as I was last night when I was trying to enjoy a meal with my parents and sister/brother-in-law. Apparently, if you've been going to the restaurant for 35 years you have the right to let your children scream, run around/under the tables and not tell them how to act in public. Apparently, the staff can't talk to them so the customer has to ask them to leave because we too WERE paying good money to have a dinner there. But, I will never go back to this hell-hole ever again. If you like to have other kids in your space screaming and running then be my guest and go to this restaurant, but if you don't enjoy the above then don't waste your time!!!
May 13, 2009 @ 8:51 PM
a diner from Williamsburg, VA
My husband and I had a great experience as we celebrated our 23rd Wedding Anniversary at Slightly Up the Creek. We just wanted to try a new place and have now found "OUR place". Tiffany was our server and soooo wonderful. The entire staff made us feel special. I really enjoyed the Snow Crab Legs, the Riverwalk Shrimp and their award winning She Crab Soup. My husband preferred the Admirals platter (you get a little of everything). To top the night off, we shared their Heath Bar Sundae (one sundae with 2 spoons...a little romantic). MMMMMM!!!!! The evening was even more special because of the view at sunset. Just the two of us, a great meal, beautiful sunset around such pleasant people. I would definitely recommend reservations...this is a great local place to dine with good food and reasonable prices on the water at the marina. Even though it is tucked away I wouldn't be surprised if there is a waiting list for a table very soon.
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I didn't know quite what to expect from a local restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. If you are a lover of seafood, this place is definitely for you. The prices were affordable, the staff friendly and my food was served hot. After the first night of dining on the freshest seafood I've had in a long time, I decided to return the next night for an encore before heading back to Philadelphia.
September 18, 2009 @ 12:36 PM
a diner from Newport News, VA
I have to say I have been to this place before and loved it, I live in the neighborhood and like taking friends to NON-CHAIN place for a good meal.
However, my wife and I went 17 Sep 09 to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and things have changed...
In the past they had all you could eat boild shrimp on thursday night, as recently as Sunday, they had a sign out saying that. We got there and they were no longer offering that, but did have $7 / lbs shrimp but with no sides or anything. We ordered that since this place has always provided cornbread and ample hushpuppies.
We did get our four hushpuppies but when we asked for more we were told they were now $1.50 a serving for extras, and there was no longer any cornbread (which I really loved).
The service was slow for a NON busy night and it seemed they were pre-occupied by something other than their customers.
I bought a 50-50 from the paper so I have to use those up but after that, I won't be back!
However, my wife and I went 17 Sep 09 to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and things have changed...
In the past they had all you could eat boild shrimp on thursday night, as recently as Sunday, they had a sign out saying that. We got there and they were no longer offering that, but did have $7 / lbs shrimp but with no sides or anything. We ordered that since this place has always provided cornbread and ample hushpuppies.
We did get our four hushpuppies but when we asked for more we were told they were now $1.50 a serving for extras, and there was no longer any cornbread (which I really loved).
The service was slow for a NON busy night and it seemed they were pre-occupied by something other than their customers.
I bought a 50-50 from the paper so I have to use those up but after that, I won't be back!
