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    4.3 (65 reviews)
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    Deviled Eggs
    Shavon C.

    My friend took us to this place for dinner and the food was so good! The staff was friendly and welcoming and the owner was very nice. The Cajun seafood pasta was sooo flavorful that I had to thank the chef personally. You should definitely check this place out when you're in Norfolk.

    Marylee B.

    Stopped into Ordinaire for some food and a drink after work. Our server was new but she wasn't friendly and looked annoyed that she had to be there. She did check on us throughout but her attitude gave off a bad vibe. We ordered the wings, deviled eggs, fries, and salmon bites. The food SLAYED. It was so freaking good. The salmon bites dipping sauce was *chef kiss* I ordered a southern sangria and it was nice. I wanted wine, however, they do not have a a big selection. I'm talking like one dry, one sweet and that's it. The bar was super cute when I looked online but I probably should have researched ahead to make sure they actually served drinks other than cocktails. Despite our waitress and lack of wine, the quality of the food more than made up for it. (4/5)

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    Che C.

    Ordinare was around the corner from a hotel (The Glass Light) I was staying at so I decided to give them a try. It was around 7:30pm on a Friday. Upon arrival the lower level was empty with only one party seated. The restaurant appears to be two levels. They have some seats at the bar on the lower level and you can also see the cooks in the kitchen with the way it's set up. The lighting is dim but bright enough to still read the menu. Chairs are comfy and the place looks aesthetically pleasing. The hostess greeted us, asked if we had reservations we said no and then she seated us. The server said she would be right with us and after about 7 mins she came over to greet us and drop off water. I think the other party was just seated too and that's what took her a while. Then another 6 or 7 mins passed before she came back to take orders. Our server was Ziggy and she was pleasant. I was torn between two drinks and per Ziggy's recommendation I went with the Southern Sangria. For a starter I chose the she crab soup and for my entree I went with the glazed salmon that was paired with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I subbed the asparagus for brussel sprouts. The soup was a tad bit salty but still tasty. My entree was mid. The best part of it was the salmon. The salmon was moist, right flavor and piping hot. But sadly it was placed on top of warm mashed potatoes that had no memorable flavor and my brussel sprouts were overly cooked. It appeared as tho the sides were premade and the salmon was the only part made to order. This resulted in the food being different temps ranging from piping hot to lukewarm. The presentation of the food was ten out of ten but definitely lacking in flavor and temperature. As time went on more parties started to show up and then it became very loud coupled with the guests and the music playing. Overall decent experience. I would return but I'd try some different food items. My friend ordered a lemon drop, lamb chops and crab dip and she was pleased with her meal. Maybe I'll try that next time.

    Menu Sept 2025
    Ara A.

    1st time here, came for a brunch date with a friend. Started with a French 75 which is my go to brunch drink. For food we had the shrimp and grit and the lamb chops and grits. The grits and sausage were tasty but not hot temp wise. The fried shrimp was a unique combination with grits but it worked well. The lamb chops were very good and seasoned well. Very good 1st experience, looking forward to coming back!

    Lemon drop martini
    Tya P.

    The restaurant has a great ambiance with excellent service. Our company waitress, Xi, was delightful and attentive. We were there for happy hour, reasonable prices, and good drinks. I had a lemon drop and charbroiled oysters, which were very good. However, the happy hour food menu was minimal, and customers should be able to order full meals during happy hours. Once the happy hour ended, I ordered the Caesar salad with salmon. However, the salmon wasn't cooked all the way through. But I will definitely return, the service and drinks were excellent.

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    Breyona A.

    I came to this spot for a Vibes event hosted Rob Hill and decided to try there food while I was there. I ordered the wings and the presentation and taste of it was all so good! The service was also good. I did not have to wait long for my food and our waiter constantly checked up on us.

    Char grilled oysters, Shrimp & Grits, Gullah rice. Garlic honey wings. Shrimp crab pasta... simply amazing
    Juli S.

    This place is amazing from The excellent food, to the professional service and the ambience. First time in Norfolk and Ordinaire is a must eat must visit. We enjoyed our conversation with the head chef...this was a gem that made our trip memorable

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    Shilisa D.

    This establishment is located off Plume Street where the old Brothers restaurant used to be. I spent a while at the front door before someone acknowledged me. Once seated, Jasmine was a great waitress. We had the salmon bites, wings, Marconi and cheese, she crab soup. The salmon bites and wings were really good, packed with flavor and fresh. The she crab soup was really salty. The Mac and cheese lacked the cheesy flavor that I'm use to.

    Salmon Salad
    Michelle T.

    Service was excellent, food was top tier and the ambiance was a great vibe! This is my third time there I've gone twice for dinner and once for brunch. My favorite was a Chefs special Tuscan Chicken and the Shrimp.and Grits. I have nothing but good things to say!

    Salmon was ok. Nothing special
    Elisha C.

    Underwhelming experience... poor customer service and mid food. The she crab soup was absolutely inedible.. won't return

    She crab soup. Theeeee Best ever
    T. Bianca B.

    Date Night at what LITERALLY needs to be a world famous restaurant.... Sampled them for brunch once a few months ago and knew we needed a special night here one day. And they did NOT disappoint...from the service, to the music, the ambiance, and omg the FOOOOD Best dinner I've had this year. The flavor... ‍ Please try this place if you're in town or make the trip! It's worth it! Lots of local night life within walking distance as well to keep the night going!

    Restaurant week special...Rib and pasta
    William W.

    Immaculate food, service is outstanding and quick. Atmosphere is classy with a hint of romantic feeling. Favorite foods include : grilled shrimp, wagyu burger, apple fritter, garlic Parmesan wings, and MAN the SHE CRAB SOUP is chefs kiss ! Award winning(actual fact).

    Deviled Eggs
    Leah J.

    Ordinaire has been a place I've wanted to try ever since it's grand opening so I grabbed my girlfriend and we decided to dine in on a Saturday evening. I called and made reservations ahead of time for 7pm, uncertain of how busy it may be on a Saturday but when I arrived at 7pm, it wasn't busy at all. The lady at the front was very pleasant and welcomed us in. Our server stopped by our table right away. I asked her for some good drink recommendations and she mentioned that the Southern Sangria was pretty popular, so I ordered that and it was very tasty! Since I scanned the menu prior to arriving, the Chargrilled Local Oysters were definitely something I wanted to try. From having thoroughly enjoyed them in New Orleans, I figured they were going to be just as good. We also decided on the Deviled Eggs as well. For our entree, we both ordered the Ordinaire Glazed Salmon. Our appetizers came out fairly quickly. Unfortunately, the oysters were a bit disappointing. They were the smallest oysters I've ever had and the taste was mediocre. The Deviled Eggs were okay, the added bacon did help give it some flavor. My friend's entree came out first and for some reason, there was a mix up in the kitchen because I didn't get my food until at least 15 mins after her. We both ordered the same thing so I was a bit unsure as to how the mixup happened but they were very apologetic. The salmon was pretty small, in my opinion, and was a bit underwhelming. It also could've used more flavor. It did come glazed but most of the glaze was underneath the mashed potatoes, which made them very sweet. The mashed potatoes seemed to be a tad bit watery but did have good flavor. The Brussels sprouts were also glazed and tasted pretty good. The decor and vibe of this restaurant is absolutely wonderful and I could see myself stopping in for drinks but the food missed the mark for me. If I do visit again, I hope I have a better experience.

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    Loved the environment! Best place to eat prices are right the food was crazy good ! Loved the space service was fast !

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    Food, service, and ambiance were absolutely the best. This was my first visit but definitely will not be my last.

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    Too expensive and rude service Ordered a cocktail was…read morecharged 21.00 Told not to come back when I complained

    I wanted to love this restaurant...really I did. I was excited to go there. The environment is…read morequirky and the chef is a James Beard semi-finalist (2016). Unfortunately...it was not good. I'm giving a star for the wine and a star for the service. The food was terrible. The skirt steak was actually an old sirloin. Not aged...expired. When we cut into it, it tasted like it had been in the fridge too long. To add insult to injury, it was still blue inside the middle. I hate to say this but the meat tasted like an old spot buy... absolutely awful. We sent it back. The other meal was rock fish...dried out and unseasoned. Plus it was super small...about 1 inch wide by two inches long. I love rock fish and this was the worst I have ever had. I didn't eat much but we felt bad about sending two dishes back given nobody else was in the restaurant. Honestly, I should have. The overly smoked mushy vegetables were absolutely disgusting. Even after washing my hands several times I could still smell the smoke on my hands, even though I never touched it. It seemed like the chef dropped an entire liquid smoke bottle into the vegetables which tasted like they were canned from 2022. Honestly, I should have known better. Nobody was in the restaurant when the Hilton down the street and other restaurants nearby were packed. When we sat down the table was sticky. We sent the dead sirloin back and still spent over 125 dollars and left hungry. Sorry for the awful review...but this was a terrible experience.

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