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The Beginning... 2020

The grand idea for ‘One-Eighty-Five’ grew from the shared imagination of old friends Lenora Garland and John Chesney. Together, their goal was to open a charming neighborhood dining spot offering familiar dishes served with gracious hospitality.

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Grits Breaky plate, 185 plate with strawberry drink and coffee, top view.

Grilled salmon topped with capers, served over mixed greens. blueberries, and red onions.

Chopped Chicken Salad Sandwich and sweet potato fries.

Avocado toast topped with a fried egg, served with a cocktail and other dishes.

Pancakes topped with a fried egg, butter, and two slices of ham.

A breakfast plate featuring fried eggs, bacon, grits, and seasoned potatoes.

Over the Top Salad served with Reuben Sandwich and two beers.

A colorful plate featuring a fried egg, a biscuit topped with guacamole and nuts, and grits.

Savory pancakes topped with ham, melted butter, and a fried egg.

Scrambled eggs served with crispy bacon and French toast.

Three colorful plates featuring two omelets, fries, grits, and an avocado biscuit.

A salad with lettuce, strawberries, coconut, gorgonzola, and pickled onions.

Colorful plates of breakfast dishes on a table.

A plate featuring grits, smashed potatoes, and a fried egg toped with cheese and bacon.

A halved burrito with other breakfast dished in the background.

The owner posing for the camera in front of the 185 restaurant.

Pancakes topped with whipped butter, ham, and a fried egg.

Cocktail drinks on a table corner inside.

A plate with eggs, toast, patty, bacon, and smash browns.

Smoked Brisket Burrito with seasoned potatoes, a coffee, and a grapefruit mimosa.

Tequila Sunrise surrounded by various dishes.

Breakfast burrito with fries on a colorful plate.

A basket of Korean-style fried chicken served with spicy mayo.

Country Sausage Omelet, served with hash browns.

A burger with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mushrooms, on a toasted bun.

The chef and the owner posing together in the kitchen.

Dining room set for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner.

Beef brisket loaded fries with jalapenos.

Elegant dining setup featuring a red napkin, crystal glassware, and candles.

A breakfast plate featuring two fried eggs, French toast, grits, and ham.

A blue basket of fish and chips with tartare sauce and slaw.

A creamy dessert in a cup, topped with crushed cookies.

A person giving a thumbs-up beside freshly made sausages in a kitchen.

Omelet with ham and peppers, served with grits, roasted potatoes, and a cocktail.

Set tables with pink tablecloths, glassware, silverware, and napkins.

Dining area featuring round two-top tables set for service.

Breakfast dishes and a cocktail on a table.

Sweet Heat Fried Chicken Biscuit with side of grits and smash browns.

Owners and the chef posing for a shot inside the restaurant.

A salad with strawberries, tangerines, gorgonzola, pickled onions, and almonds.

On of the owners standing in front of the restaurant.

Interior, guests enjoying their meals with a large windows backdrop.

Western Omelet served with grits, roasted potatoes, and a cocktail.

The owner standing outside the restaurant.

French toast with crispy smashed potatoes next to an egg sandwich with cheese and bacon.

A colorful breakfast spread featuring an omelet, seasoned potatoes, fries, and a Bloody Mary.

Bacon and egg sandwich on a biscuit, served with grits.

A colorful plate featuring cheesy eggs topped with bacon, creamy grits, and crispy smashed potatoes.

An overhead view of colorful plates featuring scrambled eggs, fries, and guacamole on a bun.

Interior with with rustic wooden tables, plants, and a kitchen in the background.

The owners posing with staff in front of the restaurant.

A colorful stained glass dolphin art piece by the window.

The chef tending to a grill with flames, grilling a piece of meat.

A refreshing drink topped with a strawberry, surrounded by plates of fried food and fries.

Guests enjoying food and drink at tables, surrounded by plants.

Three framed awards for 185 restaurant hanging on a wall.

Fried chicken biscuit sandwich with bacon, tomato, and lettuce, served with sweet potato fries.

A crispy fried chicken sandwich with butter on a biscuit, served with smashed potatoes.

Beer-battered fish sandwich with pickles, served with fries against vibrant green leaves.

Bacon-jalapeno grilled cheese sandwich with smoked beef brisket.

A colorful plate of pancakes topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar, butter on the side.

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Reviews

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five star review by Jasmine S:

My favorite place to go in Poquoson! It's just the perfect little spot to grab food with friends or have a nice breakfast on a Saturday morning out with the family. The fried chicken biscuit sandwiches with the smash browns is the best thing on the menu!

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five star review by Ashli S:

We absolutely love 185! Lots of great things on the menu, notably the GRITS & Whiskey Butter, that I could eat/drink by itself. The personal touches are what make this place the best!

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five star review by Bernie H:

Great food, friendly service, nice atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor dining are available when weather permits. We visited 4 times in two weeks and everything we ordered was delicious.

Location

Little Florida Road 185

Poquoson, VA

23662

Hours

Sun, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Contact us

Call us at (757)-514-3222

Write us at eat@185restaurant.com

#87 in Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants for 2023

making friends in the NeighBorhood

community seating

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Delight Delivered Fresh!

Group events

Celebrate. Dine. Enjoy

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After hours private party events

The Beginning... 2020

We are Hiring!

Join the 185

Reviews

Review by - Google

five star review by Jasmine S:

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five star review by Ashli S:

Review by - Google

five star review by Bernie H:

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