Photo worthy go-to stop when walking around downtown Norfolk. Beautiful upscale bar with clearly…read moreexperienced bartenders!

Nice bar with an interesting list of signature cocktails. Bartenders are friendly but not very…read moreattentive. You can also order food from the Saltine restaurant next door.

Glass Light has a beautiful ambiance and spacious seating…read more My server Krist was amazing! She was hospitable and attentive. I ordered off the small plates menu. The salad and salt and pepper shrimp were delicious! The flourless cake was the show stopper, it was flavorful and moist.

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

Wonderful place to get great cocktails! I highly recommend the ole' fashion. You get what you pay…read morefor. Noah was our server and he went above and beyond to make our social gathering even better. The Red Snapper, trout and the crab cakes were beautiful. Very cool environment! Eclectic and trendy. Definitely going back! BTW: She Crab Soup is extremely good.

Saltine is a restaurant focusing on seafood with a pretty wide range of raw shellfish and fresh…read morefish. Situated in the Hilton it features a large bar area and a quieter dining area as well as some private rooms. I had a the old bay shrimp, tuna poke, she crab soup, and the rockfish (served bronzed which is like Cajun and brown sugar) on top of succotash. I had two mocktails too which were great. Service was friendly and the bread they brought out was delicious and served with herb honey butter. Overall I really liked this place and recommend it if you love seafood.

The best Norfolk has to offer. Hands down! Everything was…read moreEXCEPTIONAL. The food, the service, the ambiance. Everything was a ten out of ten. The owner/chef was warm & welcoming. This a must visit spot if you're ever in the Tidewater area!

My friend and I decided to stop by Black Spice for dinner over the weekend. Since neither one of us…read morehad been, we couldn't wait to dine in. I called ahead of time and asked if they took walk ins and was told they didn't, so I made reservations for 6pm. With this restaurant being located off Granby St., I figured I'd better find the location first before finding parking. Upon arrival, I almost drove right past it. The only sign they had was a "Black Spice" sign in the window, which was very easy to miss. Thankfully, we found a close parking garage and it was a short walk to the restaurant. We were seated as soon as we walked in and the place was practically empty. Before getting settled, we asked if we could sit at the tables with a booth (for comfortable seating) but was told that those tables were reserved for parties of 3 or more. We understood, but funny enough, there were two (yes, two) ladies sitting at a nearby table with a booth! Insert side eye lol! We started with drinks and appetizers. The drinks were okay but not very strong. We ordered the CrabMac and the Lobster Egg Rolls. The CrabMac was good but the Egg Rolls seemed to miss the mark a bit, for me. I think they would've been better without the cheese. For our entrees, my friend ordered the Salmon and I ordered the Braised Short Ribs. My friend said her Salmon was okay but I wasn't a fan of the Short Ribs. They were covered with a very interesting, bbq sauce that I didn't quite enjoy. I've ordered Short Ribs before but I've never had them with such a thick, bbq sauce. The Mashed Potatoes were garlicky and very tasty and the Sautéed Spinach was so good, I ordered another side of it. Once we finished eating, we asked for the check and my bill came up to $91.80! I just knew they had given me the wrong bill lol! They automatically added 15% Gratuity on the bill without our knowledge. Our server was great so I was going to tip either way, it just would've been nice to be notified ahead of time. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything I ate that would justify spending that much lol! The staff were very nice but I'm sure I won't be returning again. By the way, no one ever came to sit at the table with the booth, so we definitely could've sat there. SMH!

We lucked out and stayed in one of the nicest Hiltons in the area. Three of the popular restaurants…read morereside in this Hilton. The one that stands out is Grain. Located on the 5th floor of this high rise hotel, Grain has indoor and outdoor space. The outdoor space is super cute with its comfy couches and yard games. In the winter(not now) there are table top fire pits. The view is of the surrounding buildings. Inside is the sweet spot because the staff excels. We were there during the day and then at last call in the evening. Both times, the staff went out of their way to make sure we were serviced. We only came for drinks but prices were very reasonable. Since we had F&B credit, we used it for cocktails.

This was my 2nd visit and will likely be my last... at least for food. I ordered the mahi mahi…read moretacos. They were unseasoned and rather dry. They were served with a side of cucumber kimchi. As I cannot eat kimchi, I requested to switch the side for another side on the menu and wasn't permitted to do so. I was told the side that came with the meal is only a portion of a regular side on the menu so it wouldn't have been an even trade. Note, the cucumber kimchi is listed as a side option. I'd have to pay extra. [Could you not have made a smaller portion like you do the cucumber kimchi?] I was turned off by the inability to accommodate a dietary restriction. My friend got the happy hour smashburger and a side of fries. They were both just alright to her. The ambiance is always nice. It's spacious with a large balcony, decent bar area, & cute photo booth. I really enjoyed the live music the first time I went. And the view! The beer & drink selection is good as well. We had a happy hour Cab and Grain Royale and were pleased. Note, on the bill, the tip suggestions are calculated based on the regular menu prices, not the happy hour prices. Luckily, we caught it because it wasn't conveyed anywhere.

The bartenders were very friendly and the drinks were great. I loved the short rib, it doesnt have…read morea gravy with it, so I asked for the stew/sauce it is cooked in. They gave me a side of it and it was excellent! My husband loved the lamb and the truffle fries were great. We were bummed no piano player showed up, but the food, drinks and great service means we will be back.

It would be zero stars if possible. And I can honestly say that I've eaten in restaurants across…read morethe world and the US, at many different price points and this was hands down the worst culinary experience of my life. If this restaurant was in an area that was even moderately competitive they would have been put out of business. The bar seems adequate but it was almost like they stopped serving food and forgot to tell anyone. I swear I'm not making this up, this actually happened: 1) it took over 2.5 hours for the entrees to come out. One came out so early that by the time the second set came out they were already done. 2) The only appetizer that was ordered that actually came out, arrived after the entree was done. 3) One person's order had to be changed 5x because the waiter kept coming back to say they're out. When his pork chop finally arrived, it was undercooked and not eatable. 4) Nothing was offered in any way as a comp, nor any real apology If you go, be wary. There is no way they were this thoroughly incompetent in every single aspect of the food services industry without practice.

This was a great dining experience with great food, a nice atmosphere and a very good server!…read more We stopped into try a few bites and loved the food that we tried: The mojo pork taco The shredded Jamaican jerk chicken taco The spring rolls Everything had great flavor and was fresh! Want to go back and try more of their delicious food! It's not overly large inside so coming at an off time (right at 4) we were able to get a seat but I bet it can get busy! They do have outside dining so if it's not too hot or cold there is that option!

We visited on a Wednesday evening around 7pm with a party of three. We ordered two Sapporos, a…read moreshrimp sandwich, an order of Vang rolls, and two garlic noodles. The restaurant was fairly empty, with only three other tables occupied, so we were surprised by the length of the wait. Our two canned Sapporos didn't arrive until about 30 minutes after ordering. The shrimp sandwich took approximately 45 minutes, and the Vang rolls arrived after about an hour. After waiting an hour, we were informed that the garlic shrimp for our garlic noodles was unavailable, despite it being part of our original order. Unfortunately, the Vang rolls were so salty that we couldn't finish them. Throughout the meal, our water glasses were never refilled, and there was little communication about the delays or unavailable menu items. After roughly 90 minutes of waiting, multiple delays, and learning that several items were unavailable, we decided to pay for what we had received the two Sapporos, the shrimp sandwich, and the Vang rolls, which came to about $70. Perhaps we visited on an off night, but the combination of the slow service, poor communication, unavailable menu items, and disappointing food quality made for a frustrating experience. Based on this visit, I don't see myself returning. +1 Vibe +0 Taste +0 Presentation +0 Service +0 Value

I didn't get pictures of the drinks or food but TRUST it's a vibe. Great customer service, tasty…read morecocktails and The Fresh Start/Smoked Salmon & tots were hefty and delicious. I'll definitely be back when I come back home. Keep the good vibes going!

This is a small, unpretentious spot with lots of character. I loved the interior. The two parking…read morelots behind the building are convient. A friend and I I went for breakfast. I got the taco pig and my friend got a grits bowl. The food was fresh, hot and satisfying.

The Harbor Club is on the second floor of Watersides main building and I went there to pick up my…read morepacket a few days ago for the race weekend. It was clean, large and spacious. Easy to find and there is plenty of nearby parking in the garages downtown.

Good place but I will never come here or anywhere on waterside again. They use a sketchy thieving…read moretow company who will show up a couple minutes after you pay and leave and take your car. They left my wife stranded by herself in downtown Norfolk at 11 oclock at night. Then even though we have proof of my payment to be there they are still charging me $200 to get it out. I've gotta go through all this just because my wife went to a company gathering. If you value your time and vehicle this is not a good place for you. Im almost positive its a straight up scam They are running

Date night with hubby before seeing a play, so Luce was the perfect location. We didn't have…read morereservations but only a 30 min wait. The hostess / waitress was great. We ordered bruschetta, mussels and the tenderloin. Everything was delicious, especially the mussels, but the tenderloin was medium rare when we asked it to be medium, the sauce was STRONG - so we scraped it and used the left over sauce from the mussels. Not sure if I'd order the tenderloin again but highly recommended the rest.

The food at Luce was absolutely phenomenal! We started with the toasted goat cheese and pesto,…read morebruschetta, and clams in brodo. Everything was delicious, but the goat cheese with pesto was easily our favorite! For our main courses, we ordered the pinsa margherita, hunter's sausage, and lobster and prosecco gnocchi. The hunter's sausage was the standout for us, but honestly, you can't go wrong with any of these dishes! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but that adds to its charm. The ambiance is cozy and intimate, with a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes it perfect for a date night or a nice evening out. We were lucky enough to grab seats at the bar without a wait, but next time we'll definitely be making reservations in advance to get a table. Overall, the food, ambiance, and entire dining experience were amazing. Luce is absolutely worth a visit, and we'll definitely be back!