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    Dry aged steak under a savory pancake
    Kelly F.

    Truly one of the most original, flavorful, and charming places in Norfolk! I was as delighted with the food and service as I was with the eclectic art on the walls. Located in Selden Market in downtown Norfolk, it's a can't-miss dining experience, specializing in Southern and Cajun/Creole dining. Don't miss out on their rotating cheese selections, served with house bread of the day, smoky ham, and a delicious and tangy relish. If you like steak, pork, and seafood, you're in luck!! I've tried a few of their seafood offerings and have always been very impressed. I had shrimp and grits this visit: the shrimp were perfectly cooked, the grits were super flavorful, and I could have drank the broth everything sat in with a straw. If you need a dinner that will fill your belly and soul with goodness, Syd and the team at FishPig will oblige!

    Gumbo - the shrimp are buried under the rice
    Terri E.

    I'll start with the tl;dr version: come here, get the pork-o-rama, get the gumbo, enjoy the quirky art, savor the food... slowly. It gets better with each bite. The long version: after arriving in Norfolk for a few days away from the Texas heat (in March, ugh), we decided to hit Syd's for an early dinner on a Saturday. It did not disappoint. In fact, we were very impressed by the flavors and unique combinations. We don't like "precious" places. We like authentic, real feeling places where you are served dishes with a unique profile and a slow table turnover atmosphere. Syd's was exactly what we like. We decided on our two dishes because we both wanted to try them. I had the delicious gumbo, my spouse had the pork-o-Rama. The gumbo was perfectly spicy - not too much, the perfect slow burn. The celery and tomatoes in particular were part of what made this such a beautiful dish, along with the two types of sausage, four very large shrimp, tender bits of fish, sweet crawfish tails, and a tasty slice of pork belly. It was great. AND... it took second place against the pork plate. I was instantly jealous of my husband's selection, and I still loved my gumbo. The pork pie is a mysteriously wonderful collaboration between a perfect shortcrust pastry and a somehow sweet and savory pork filling that keeps you wanting more. The handmade sausage patty was so delicious, not fatty, with a great texture and flavor that is not like any other sausage I've had. The pork belly was awesome, but third place behind the pie and patty. The accompanying vegetables were excellent as well, and the sauce was the perfect complement to the pork belly and pie. Now, it's true that the service was slow, but that was fine by us. They even warn you about it in the menu! This is slow food, not mass produced food. We were glad to be left to enjoy each bite, without pressure.

    Death by chocolate- divine
    Laurie N.

    Intimate ambience & elevated food experience without being fussy. Just go! Alone or with friends, you will enjoy every bit! I can't wait to go back for amazing craft cocktails, friendly service and unique menu.

    Entering in through the front door
    Dawna O.

    This is a FANTASTIC place! The made to order, high quality food, the curated cocktails, the engaging, interesting staff, (Syd calls them salestrons) the owner-chef personally preparing the food, and the unique, one of a kind decor-art are just a few reasons to go! Located in up and coming Seldon Market, another interesting place to visit, downtown Norfolk is fantastic and this is a must stop!

    Scallops
    George K.

    The food and service is excellent. We had the scallops and rockfish and both were exceptional. As usual Syd provides a great meal which dates back to his Dumbwaiter days!

    Hannah H.

    Syd's FishPig Cafe is a quirky restaurant that offers an ever-changing menu of seasonal items. We came here for dinner, having made advance reservations. We ordered: +my infamous cheese tray - some of the cheeses and the ham salad were unavailable, but the housemade crackers were delicious, and the relish was a nice topping to the spread +house aged strip - this was meaty and juicy; we weren't really fans of the root veggies, as some were a little undercooked +fish o rama - fish was flaky, delicate, and light Service was friendly and welcoming. We even were greeted by Chef Syd himself, who was super kind! I loved the decor of the place - loved the collections and how it made the eatery cozy and unique. Definitely a option if you're in the area. +rotating seasonal menu +reservations recommended

    Tina Z.

    Stopped by here while waiting for an event. Sat at the bar and ordered the Pink Piggie Martini. This was such a delish refreshing drink, I would definitely get this again. It so electic inside just like how his former restaurant Stove was but this place is so much bigger than Stove but still intimate feeling. I look forward to coming here for a date night in the future.

    Nruti B.

    Chose this to get out of the cold, menu seemed interesting, went in with very little expectations. Was completely Wow'd! Ordered the seafood app (this immediately sent my expectations up) the flavors were well balanced and thought out. Our group ordered the etouffe, pork o Rama, and flounder. It was FANTASTIC! All of it! My crazy husband Decided I needed dessert for my birthday, Again! Wow.

    A story to be told
    Christian E.

    Boy was I in another world. Syd's was a wild place. I swear I kept looking around and my face looked like an :o while I looked at every art piece. Aesthetics aside it is a very eclectic but tasty Louisiana style food. It was a quiet dinner considering it was the parade weekend , but that made it great. I had the flounder with crawfish, which was spicy and creamy but also amazing. My wife got the Bowl, which was a trifecta of shrimp, flounder, and pork. Savory and worth. I'd go again to try the etoufee, as it looks really good. Awesome service and chill waiter.

    Visitin Fish

    The atmosphere is really good, their staff are friendly. I love the spicy taste of The Bowl, their fish is depending on market supply, you may have different fish in your dish. I love their food.

    Bourbon and champagne fancy cocktail. Cannot recall the name but the combination is not to be slept on

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    Fun cafe great food. Love sydney meers. He also does cooking classes. Brunch first Sunday of the month. Go check it out.

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    Amazing food. We were in from out of town. Loved it. We had to come back a second time.

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    Delicious! Absolutely delicious! Staff was wonderful and recommended wine that was perfect for our meals. Well done!

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    Food was very good and wait staff excellent. That said the bill was astronomical for Norfolk.

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    FANTASTIC! Vibes? Yes!…read moreFood? Yes! Wine? Yes! Thank you to John who welcomed us and recommended good wine for our food We came here with our son, who recently moved to Norfolk. He came here for his first meal in town and John treated him to a glass of wine with his gourmet grilled cheese He brought us to the experience : Brussels sprouts -- delicious with sweet and spicy and hazelnut Goat cheese and beet salad: good dressing, nice mix, exactly what I wanted for dinner Truffle tots: yeah, tots are good, but with truffle and Parmesan? Wow!! The vibes here are great. There's music on but you can still talk to people. Seating at the bar or tables or, if the weather is nice, on the front porch. It has an elegant but relaxed feel that would make this place great for a date or friends ( or family!) We will be back And yep, we are back for tapas Tuesday where all small plates are $2 off Hummus -- ok Duck egg rolls good Lamb meatballs : GREAT flavor!! Roasted Carrot beet with labneh and dukkah : delicious Dumplings-- good but spicy for me Miso butter gnocchi with mushrooms-- delicious Roasted salmon-- folks were split on this between "solid" and good Salad of farro and spinach with beets and goat cheese and pear -- this was amazing. The dressing had awesome spices in it that made the whole thing complex. 3 new wonderful wines ! Thanks to all at this restaurant for another amazing meal. You are our favorite Norfolk spot!!

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    Great vibes and well-poured drinks, but the service was extremely disappointing. One bartender in…read moreparticular was very unprofessional. I asked to close my tab twice, and on the second request she used profanity toward me and refused to return my card. Another staff member stepped in and was excellent--he helped me get my card back--but I was never charged for the drinks. When I later asked the original bartender whether my tab had been closed or paid, her response was, "I don't f****** know." Aside from that one individual, the atmosphere was good and the other staff member provided great service. Unfortunately, that experience seriously took away from what could have been a great spot.

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