My hunny surprised me and took me to Byrd & Baldwin for my birthday! I've been wanting to dine here…read morefor quite some time so I couldn't wait to see how great the food was. We had reservations for 7pm and our table was ready as soon as we arrived. The interior was absolutely beautiful and the dimmed lighting made for the perfect ambiance. Our waiter came over right away to greet us and share the specials for the evening. We started with a dozen Raw Oysters (my fav) along with the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. The Oysters were very fresh and I literally could've ate a dozen more lol. The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake was practically all crab. It could've used a little more seasoning but it was very delicious. For our entrees, we decided on the Filet Mignon with Oscar sauce as well as the Black Diamond Dry Aged Ribeye with Roasted Bone Marrow and Fried Shrimp. We also ordered Garlic Spinach, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fried Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Corn & Lobster for our sides. I was in foodie heaven! Everything tasted phenomenal!!!! My Filet Mignon was cooked perfectly and the sides were all very delicious! I just might have to come here every year for my birthday lol! The staff were exceptional and the food was fantastic! I can't wait to return!

Kudos to the crew…read more My family loves a good time and a good time was had thank you. Food was great, timely and well prepared. We have a couple of Home chefs (if you will) within our family and we enjoy our meal. Our style of cooking is a little different, but we could appreciate the quality and the time taken to prepare the food. The staff was very accommodating. Alexander did an awesome job navigating our family. We're very grateful for the time and the interest he took in making sure our needs were met. The environment was warm and inviting. Our various food allergies were accommodated for. As by way of we are all still alive today as some of us are allergy to various food items. Thank you! This is my second time coming here - I once lived in the area. So coming home and having such a wonderful meal with my family was EVERYTHING!

Our server, Harris James, gave exceptional and friendly service when my family visited. The prime…read morerib was cooked adequately along with the plentiful accomodations. I know where to go for good service.

Amazing steakhouse! The atmosphere is very spread out which is perfect for privacy. The food from…read morethe escargot/ oyster Rockefeller apps with the home made sourdough bread. To the 18oz NY Strip and Stuffed Sea Bass, was all cooked and seasoned to perfection. The best part of the experience was our waitress Bella! She made sure we always had a full beverages and all of our needs were taken care of and then some. Please check out the Aberdeen Barn. You won't regret it!

Wow, this is the definition of a 5 star restaurant. Quality…read morefrom every ingredient and bite. Sandwich's off the charts amazing. And the fries... probably the best I've ever had. Never thought I would say that and write a review on fries! Must go here if you're in the area.

2026, this place just doesn't miss. I don't think I've ordered anything other than the…read morecleaver...lol sorry not sorry. It's top notch! Very good service. Burger is delicious, the fries are great but the garlic aioli is the star.

Waters Edge Winery is truly a hidden gem. The coastal aesthetic immediately sets the mood, with…read morebeautiful shades of blue that make you feel as though you're sailing along the ocean while sipping a glass of their finest wine. The atmosphere is inviting, and the service was wonderful and accommodating throughout our visit. I also loved the shorter, thoughtfully selected menu. Sometimes you don't need endless choices you just need really good ones! The crab dip was so good I could not stop eating it. We also ordered the Pesto Chicken and pepperoni flatbreads, and everything from the starters to the entrées was delicious. I loved the raspberry peach sangria. I especially enjoyed learning about how their wines are created in-house, which added something special to the experience. From the coastal atmosphere and great service to the food and wine, Waters Edge Winery is a gem that I highly recommend.

Even though the restaurant was not busy, we had to wait quite a while for our server to visit. We…read morewere only the second party arriving for dinner, but the two parties that arrived after us did receive service faster than we did. We had been here for lunch a few months earlier, and the service and food were both excellent, but this Thursday evening the restaurant had the appearance of an establishment going out of business. We were given lunch menus and had to ask for the supper supplement, and then found out they were out of potatoes as well as the beef entrée. Service remained slow, and the peach-glazed salmon with couscous and broccoli entrées were served with overcooked. salmon and broccoli. My wife's California chicken bowl contained chicken that was also over cooked. My daughter's room temperature Hipster grilled cheese and fries were served 5 to 10 minutes after the salmon dishes. My daughter tried the brut prosecco, but it was flat, while my son-in-law had the blood orange crush, but it did not seem to have any vodka in it. Our experience was poor in regard to service and food quality. My daughter also noticed that there was no soap in the women's restroom. As we left after this 2-hour meal, we noticed that there were still only a few customers eating this evening. The staff did not seem very busy due to the lack of customers, but they didn't seem attentive to the few customers that they did have.

Came into codex on a very cold January night of restaurant week and was blown away by our…read moreexperience! The servers do a great job of explaining the restaurant week menu and were very open and knowledgeable about their menu. Codex itself isn't much, very much modern and industrial but still finds a way to feel warm. Our food was next. level. We really enjoyed our appetizers- the pimento cheese dip and the oyster mushrooms. I'm STILL thinking about the oyster mushrooms. Our entrees were good too! Very different in portions- I only had three scallops but my husband had a good sized steak with a PILE of fries. I was happy with my meal but something to note for sure. The sticky toffee pudding. I am speechless. Some of the best dessert I've ever had, but like that doesn't even do it justice. I can't believe we've had Codex in our neighborhood for so long and I've been sleeping on it. Don't make the same mistake as me!

Walked in on a Saturday evening, about 15 minutes after they opened. We were seated right away and…read moreour server was Jackson. The lighting gave a more cozy feel to the place. We liked the Thai peanut salad. It was refreshing. The vegetables were crispy and fresh. Big Mother Clucker is buttermilk fried chicken thigh, pepperjack, pickles, lettuce in a brioche bun with hot sauce aioli. It's served with fries. This was flavorful. The pork shoulder was a good portion. Though the rice was flavorful, the meat was lacking in taste. Food overall was okay. The pork shoulder was a little disappointing. Jackson took care of us; however, food really took a long time to be served. We waited for 40 minutes for our food even though there were not a lot of customers that we had to rush to the concert to get there on time.

Glass Light Restaurant was a 100 out of 10!!! It's located right behind the front desk of the…read morehotel. Very open, spacious, and of course artsy! The service made me feel like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. They were very attentive and never let your water run out. They replaced every utensil after each course. Very professional and charismatic. The FOOD let me tell you. We loved every. single. item. The complimentary appetizer was absolutely scrumptious. All the small plates (we got 3), plates licked clean. The asparagus? Perfection. Tuna tartare? Refreshing. Beef carpaccio? I don't usually like, but this I loved. My husband got the filet mignon and it was the best filet mignon we've ever tried. I got the seared scallops and it was soo good. We even thought that since it was more of a "fancy" place that the portions would be smaller, nope. They were so filling that we wanted dessert but had no room in our stomachs for it... We are already planning our next visit lol. Please go visit this place if you haven't already.

Glass Light was amazing from start to finish. The service was exceptional. Waitress was attentive,…read morefriendly, and genuinely made the whole experience better. The drinks were also fantastic and really well made. The food was incredible. Everything came out beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked. The seafood pasta, Beef Wellington, and Basil Ricotta Meatballs was honestly so delicious. The seafood pasta was rich and full of flavor with plenty of seafood, the Wellington was cooked beautifully, and the meatballs were such a great start to the meal. The atmosphere is gorgeous too. Between the food, cocktails, atmosphere, and amazing service. It's in a hotel but definitely a great dining experiences in Norfolk and somewhere I'd absolutely come back to! You can also get up with your drinks to enjoy the glass gallery

Don't forget that on Wednesday's it is Wine Wednyand it is half off of bottles of wine! If you…read morecan't drink it all (tsk, tsk), they will bag it for you to take home. On this occasion we sat at the bar and enjoyed a lovely dinner. I had the white chicken chili and my husband enjoyed the always tasty Igloo burger. Our white wine, the Zenato, was delicious and accurately described as "crushable" on the menu. It was a porch pounder for sure. Our bartender was lovely, attentive and friendly. The hostess who greeted us was welcoming. A lovely Wednesday night in a great setting.

Food is good but the star is the bread pudding. The bread pudding will ruin you for all future…read morebread pudding to come. They have rotating favors every week. In terms of entrees my favorite is the pulled duck BBQ. Their menu is rotating but this is one of the dishes that stays Drinks were always good and refreshing Service was good. Never had bad service there.

It has been nearly three weeks; I can stop thinking about No Frill Bar and Grill…read more I'm a military spouse, so I know my time in Hampton Roads is coming to an end soon. I visited a Hampton Roads Restaurant group on FB and asked if someone was visiting from out of town: What is your go-to place to take them? Out of 90+ comments, No Frill Bar and Grill was mentioned the most - six times! So when I finally had a day off and some other business to tend to in Norfolk, it was the perfect excuse to finally try them. No Frill Bar and Grill has been open for nearly 30 years by Jerry Meltsner. Jerry's nephew Jon Kliner helps co-own and manage operations. It originally opened on Tidewater Drive, but the space didn't allow for much growth - 10 years later, he moved to a location off Colley Avenue and Spotswood Avenue. Growth continued, moving from counter service to table service. The second location, at 1620 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach, opened in 2005. The restaurant's longevity stems from quality, consistency, price, service, and staff who genuinely care about the business and serving the community. I asked the server for her opinion on two options - Salmon, Shrimp and grits won. The dish was incredible: lightly blackened salmon, for once blackened food that doesn't just taste like salt. I don't dine with the swine, so I asked for no andouille sausage. The sautéed shrimp, caramelized onions, tomatoes, and spinach simmered in Norfolk Canyon ale sauce over cheesy grits and Boursin lavash cracker. The cheesy grits were smooth, and the Boursin lavash cracker was a nice touch. The Boursin added extra creaminess to the meal. The cracker wasn't really a cracker - more like little toasted bread. After this first meal, I know two things for sure: 1. I definitely understand why it is such a local favorite, and 2. I will be back.

My husband and I enjoy No Frill when you're in the mood for just that -- no frill, laid back, good…read morecomfort food. the portions are huge and it's always consistent. The service is always great and the hosts/servers are always friendly. Our go to is the meatloaf. when you're looking for a good ol' comfort food - that's the best. They also have amazing desserts that are worth a try. We found this restaurant good for families (including our toddler)! Food was toddler approved!

I have eaten there about 50 times over the years and every time it was very enjoyable.read more

Stopped in downtown Norfolk and decided to try Freemason Abbey Restaurant after hearing about it…read more The area itself was just okay, but the restaurant is definitely worth checking out because of the building. It's an old church built in 1873 as the Second Presbyterian Church, and it's been home to Freemason Abbey since 1989. The inside is really cool and gives the place a lot of character. You'll see some of that in my photos. I started with their she crab soup, which was excellent. It's one of their specialty soups and had that creamy, rich flavor you'd expect from a good she crab soup. For dinner, I was originally going to try the smoked gouda dish, but they had a chicken parm special for $24, so I went with that instead. Chicken breast, marinara, linguini and provolone cheese. Really glad I did. It was hot, flavorful and presented nicely. My only complaint was that it could have used a little more marinara, but I asked and they brought me some without any problem. Service was great from start to finish. I was there around 5:30, before the dinner rush, so it wasn't very busy, but everything came out promptly and there were no issues at all. Overall, definitely a cool place with a unique atmosphere, good food and great service. I'd absolutely go back again. Sometimes the building is half the meal, and this one definitely has a story to tell!

I stopped by Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails on a Saturday around 6:30 p.m. and was surprised it wasn't…read morevery busy. I was dining solo and was seated immediately. First things first: the entire front-of-house staff was stunning. Everyone looked polished, well put together, and genuinely welcoming. For drinks, I ordered the Berry Bliss Mojito and the Blackberry Mule. The mojito was excellent, refreshing, balanced, and easily my favorite of the two. The Blackberry Mule leaned a little too sweet for my taste. One thing I really appreciated, though, is that they appear to take their cocktail program seriously. Their margarita is made the way I like to see it: tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime, with any additional flavors complementing the drink instead of masking it with a bunch of cheap mixers. For food, I had the Chef's Bisque and the Oxtail Lasagna. Everything was outstanding. The lasagna isn't what you might expect. It isn't layered in the traditional way. Instead, it's made into pinwheel-style rolls, which was a nice presentation. The sauce absolutely stole the show. It was rich, flavorful, and tasted like someone in the kitchen genuinely cares about what they're serving. Joy was my server, and she truly lived up to her name. She was attentive, friendly, polite, and had a genuine smile the entire time. Empty dishes disappeared quickly without interrupting the meal, and the service felt effortless. A couple of things to know before you go: there's an automatic 20% gratuity added to every check, not just large parties. There's also a dress code, so I'd skip the sweatpants and distressed jeans. Lastly, this is an adults-only establishment, which I thought was a nice touch for anyone looking for a quieter dining experience. Overall, this was a fantastic experience. Between the thoughtful cocktails, excellent food, and warm service, I'd happily return.

I had a very nice dining experience here. The service was great! He took the time to explain the…read moremenu and any specials. He end made sure I could eat the meal prior to placing my order. They have a very cool atmosphere. The salmon bites were a great starter. The crab fried rice was yummy! The drinks were good too. I had a very nice dining experience here. The service was great! He took the time to explain the menu and any specials. He end made sure I could eat the meal prior to placing my order. They have a very cool atmosphere. The salmon bites were a great starter. The crab fried rice was yummy! The drinks were good too.