I came in on Sunday, my bartender Vanessa, was very attentive, easy to talk. she recommended the torch burger add cranberry relish and it was delicious. I will be coming back for Vanessa and this burger. read more

Went there for lunch we waited for 35minutes and we ended up leaving because took to long to make 2 orders the place was empty too can't imagine when is pack. read more

Was disappointed, called in an order( reviewed menu online) for a Cuban sandwich.. it was on a large hotdog bun! Not pressed.. very sad

I am so in love with this place! I'm very thankful Groupon pointed me in the right direction :) So my first experience here was for lunch. I could tell it was more than likely going to be amazing because it was packed for lunch on a Wednesday! My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and admired all of the unique and rustic decorations while we waited for our menus. Just a quick FYI, They have three different menus: brunch, lunch, and dinner! We glanced over the menu and found so many yummy options that it was hard to decide! Thanks to our awesome waitress Stephanie for making wonderful suggestions and persuading us to try the fried pimento cheese balls! Let me tell you, I hate pimento cheese with a passion but I could eat these cheese balls all day long. They're great! For our meals, my boyfriend got the torch burger with fries and I got the border wrap with truffle mac and cheese. I was totally impressed with my wrap which had the perfect blend of chorizo and jumbo shrimp. Can't go wrong with some surf and turf. One thing I was not so impressed with was the mac and cheese. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty but I'm not a fan of penne as the "mac" in my mac and cheese! My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed his massive burger which was cooked to a perfect medium. So onto my second experience. Came here for brunch with a girlfriend to enjoy a nice large mimosa pitcher and some good food. We shared a pitcher of the Blushing mimosa which was sooooooooo good. Can't wait to try the other variations they have! You can't go wrong for $12. I ordered the sweepstakes burger which was okay, not anything to rave about and my friend got the breakfast pita which was delishhhh. Third time I came was for some drinks and to check out the night-scene of this place. It was definitely busy on a Thursday night! Granted, it was also Trivia night. I love that they have a fire pit in the back so you're able to enjoy the outside even though it's a little chilly! They have cornhole available to utilize as well which is a fun addition. So as I said, I totally love this place and it's such a great place to hangout with friends and enjoy some great food! Great little gem in the Chelsea district :) read more

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I've been to Torch a few times for work outings. Came the other day with a large group for a birthday celebration. The bartender was on top of things! He kept the group happy, server everyone quickly, and kept up the party vibe. We ordered a few apps and they were served quickly and tasted great! Will be back again. read more

I have gone to Torch a few times now in quarantine and have been pleased with the menu and service. They are following all of the recommendations & overall my kids always find something they like (wings, chicken fingers, pretzels bites, lumpia...) & I do, too- specifically I have had the chicken wrap, buffalo chicken grilled cheese and a burger with jalapenos (don't remember the name, but it was good)- all have been very good. The best for me, however, is the soup. The tomato basil is really quite perfect- wonderful flavor profile and consistency and clearly made from scratch, which I appreciate. I could eat it everyday. Maybe I will. read more

The menu here had me wanting to eat every single option available! This spot stays open pretty late and has a nice atmosphere of the steampunk kind. They have a large outdoor area with a firepit that would be awesome if I visited in the right season. The sweet potato fries are a must have. If I could have those for every single meal. I'm thinking instead of an Uber for having too many drinks, they'd have to call in a forklift to carry me out. Our waitress was sweet and friendly always checking up on what else could enhance our visit along with making excellent recommendations on grub. The price is decent for the kind of spot and the location. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

My husband and I love to play trivia. Actually, I love it. He is a trivia fanatic. Torch Bistro offers, in my opinion, the best bar trivia night around. The restaurant is small enough that you can hear and see what is going on, but large enough, so each team has space to spread out. Torch also offers the best Chicken Salad sandwich I've ever had. The bacon jam on it is seriously life-giving. I've tried other things on their menu, but always go back to the Chicken Salad. They switch up their menu every so often to stay seasonal, but for the most part, it features upscale bar-fare. I would recommend sticking with the sandwiches, salads, and burgers - the only time I've gotten food I didn't like at Torch was when I ordered entrees. The bar selection is pretty good too, and they offer a discount off of local Chelsea beers during their happy hour. This is the only happy hour in the area that I know of that provides a discount on local craft beers. One big draw of Torch is their outside seating area. On a beautiful day, it is the perfect spot to relax after work with friends or family. read more

Third visit and it was horrible. Early dinner, so loud you could not have conversations, with only 2 tables inside! Kids menu promptly came out, adult appetizers were lost in the kitchen.THERE WERE NO OTHER TICKETS HANGING! When the server asked about her order, they told her to go look for it! Manager finally left his bud at the bar, and went into the kitchen to fix the problem, still took 20 more minutes for an app to come out. The Whole time kitchen staff in the window, were obviously discussing our table! REALLY? When the food was finally served two kitchen staff and one manager stood there watching us... how's this for a reaction, we left the food on the table uneaten, and took the server you abused with us! Management needs to be more particular who they allow to run their business, away! read more

I had a good hamburger. I may have given more stars but I just couldn't get past the Whiffle ball league that seemed a few drinks in for a Sunday afternoon. I like the industrial vibe of the decor, but I think redoing the floors would go along way in helping me forget it used to be Cruzers. That restaurant never felt clean and this one doesn't either. Not sure I'll be back. Not bad, but not great either. read more

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Want to give a HUGE shout out to this restaurant! It's one of our favorites to visit if only for a drink or to eat a awesome dinner. All of the staff are gems, but sometimes you just can't help connecting with one who just becomes your favorite! Kennedy has become our go to gal. She is an amazing asset to this restaurant. She is always there to make sure you have anything you need. She remembers your favorite thing to drink. The virus has put a strain on our local economy and these waiters now have to do so much more for their job, she does it with grace and that smile shines through her eyes( can't wait to see it on her face without the mask) Thank you for treating your customers with kindness! The food is so yummy and very thankful you all survived the pandemic Ps: I've decided to adopt Kennedy as one of my kids! read more

I have mixed feelings about Torch. It's a decent sized bar restaurant in the Chelsea district that has a great indoor and outdoor setup. This makes it good for larger groups. The menu is eclectic. There isn't much for vegetarians, a veggie patty that can be placed on either a wrap or a burger bun. And that's about it. The patty itself is pretty generic, not anything that would keep me coming back. The beer/cocktail menu is much better. They have unique house made cocktails that sounded great (friends enjoyed them). The meat-eaters menu seems much more substantial. Our friends have raved about their sirloin and other meat items. They also have homemade ice cream that is absolutely amazing. Smooth, creamy, not overly sweet. And only $2 a cup (about 3 scoops)! The reason for the mixed feelings is their service. We stopped by after touring around the Chrysler museum and the entire staff seemed really put off. There were 10 of us but they only had one other table in the dining room. They asked us why we didn't make a reservation or call ahead to warn them. Didn't know that was a necessity? Considering the lack of customers and the fact that there was plenty of space had me a bit confused. But the sheer attitude of the hostess/server really put me off. I would have preferred to try a different venue (the pizza place across the street smelled great!). But friends were invested in Torch so I stuck it out. I would have to have an overwhelming reason to return. Neither the food nor the service impressed me enough to give it another shot. read more

Tried this place out in the Chelsea area in Norfolk. They have indoor dining and outdoor dining and one of their entrances is a garage door. Very rustic/industrial place from their Sign to their lighting. Our waitress, Stephanie, was very knowledgeable about their menu and offered suggestions that I couldn't refuse. Ordered the Torch Burger with a side of their Sweet Potato Waffle fries, my waitress was right, I think I would of slapped myself if I didn't order those fries, bc those were bangin'! Also tried their, "Not a Kabob" entree with potatoes and grilled eggplant and squash. That was delicious! Of course I ordered alcohol, you should know me. I ordered the White Sangria, it was served in a Mason jar. Everything was delicious, customer service was awesome, the atmosphere was great! I'm definitely coming back for their happy hour! read more

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What I like about this place is how they have integrated into the local neighborhood and have regulars here, but also welcomed new comers. Indoor and outdoor seating, corn hole, dog friendly and an out door fire pit. Seriously, what more do you need from a casual place to hang out? read more

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LOVE! That's how I feel about this place. I love it. The other day, my boyfriend and I wanted to switch it up, and eat somewhere in Norfolk, versus our usual Va Beach spots. As always, Yelp brought us here!! This place is, if you will, "in the cut!" We were on Hampton Blvd, then turned into a neighborhood, then turned again, and there was Orapax St! We parked, and right away, the first thing I thought was, "Oooh, this set up is pretty!!! And cool." Yeah, I still use the word "cool" a lot. The mural on the outside wall, the plants, the corn hole, the benches, the fire pit, man! It's just different, which automatically makes it cool. [See my pictures. They're definitely Instagram worthy. I sure did put them on the 'gram! lol] Inside, we were snapping pics galore as well - the bar stools are so neat - they were made of pipes welded together. Reminded me of robots for some reason. On the walls, the decor is more of the industrial/mechanical type. You'd have to see it to appreciate it. It's awesome. Plenty of seating and tables, and there's a garage door that opens to the outdoor patio (where more benches and corn hole is located.) Our waitress was Sydney & she was awesome - very knowledgable, nice, & efficient. She answered all our questions & made great recommendations. We decided on sandwiches - he got the "Corn Hole" - homemade corned beef topped with a fried egg, melted Swiss & homemade Thousand Island dressing on toasted sourdough; WHAT?!?! Loved it. Mine was delicious as well! I went with the "Tuna Salad" - Seared Tuna sliced, on a bed of arugula (I asked if they could use spinach instead because I don't like arugula,) blackened tomatoes, and the spread was "Truffle Aioli" and also served on toasted sourdough. AMAZING. Both sandwiches were served with thick cut (fresh) french fries. So delicious, especially with some salt, ketchup, or ranch. OMG. I also wanted to try their (alcoholic) slushie, which has Redbull & vodka, and comes in Blueberry or Citrus flavor. I just thought that $8 was too steep for me, for the price of a drink for lunch. If it was later in the afternoon, or evening, I probably would have ordered it. Anyway, altogether, I give Torch Bistro 4.5 stars. You should definitely check this place out. We already know we'll return, and already scoped the menu for items we will order the next time we come! :) read more

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This place was pretty good and definitely met expectations! I enjoyed my blackened tuna wrap, even though the tuna was more seared than it was blackened. (I prefer it that way anyway so I didn't mind.) The vegetables inside the wrap were fresh. It could have been sauced a little better but overall: not bad. Boyfriend thought the chicken tenders were just average, but raved about the truffle cheese fries. We'll have to go back to try the drink menu soon! read more

We've been frequently the Chelsea area a lot lately and finally tried Torch for dinner last weekend. We were seated right away and had our server at the table shortly after. The service was great all night. We had a order of the cheesesteak egg rolls to start, they were just as amazing as they sound. For our dinner, I ordered the Border Wrap and my husband ordered the Corn Hole sandwich, they were both delicious. My wrap was pretty big and I could only eat half of it. Their hand cut fries are great. We ended our meal we each ordered a piece of key lime pie - so so good! We'll definitely be back to check out their brunch menu! read more

Great place for a awesome craft burger! Lots of outdoor seating with huge firepits. Staff is friendly and fast getting your food and drinks out. Nice selection of beers too. Also don't pass up trying the Fried Pimento Cheese Balls! The owner came out and greeted us as well. Super friendly and caring guy. read more

Great place that's open late! Ordered Brussel sprouts, seared tuna, veggie burger, and the cider recommended by our waitress. All of it was delicious!! So glad we stopped here after a long day read more

Located in the Chelsea Business District, this new joint hit all the right places. The outdoor seating, with a huge, open garage door, fire pit, and vibrant art really sets an almost a Southwestern and industrial atmosphere. The interior was very spacious and had a really impressive pipe artwork on the wall. They had a huge bar with an equally big drinks selection. Josh, our server, was extremely personable and seemed to really enjoyed to take the time to talk to his guests which always adds to the experience. My younger brother ordered a burger, which was cooked really well. I ordered truffle fries (steak fries sized) with chorizo chili on the side. Overall, the food was fantastic and I will surely come again to try the rest of the menu. The chili, however, was extremely strong. You couldn't just eat that chili by itself, because it was more of a sauce than your traditional chili. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Food was great and the waitress was very nice and talkative. (Nicole was so basic I was throughly entertained. Btw if you see her call her Coffee) read more

Torch Bistro - All American burger - American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I so badly want to give this place 4 stars because the food is delicious but everytime my husband & i have come here to eat we sit at the bar & the bartenders except for one always have attitudes & act like they don't want to be there or want to serve you.. read more

This place is so good their burgers, pretzel bites, sandwiches,everything that they have here is the bomb I definitely recommend it, you really have to try everything there it's so good and amazing service must I say everyone there is so kind. They make there food so well their soft drinks and all of it is so good you need to try it thank you for reading this review have a great day! read more

WOW! What an amazing experience. We came in after a movie for a quick bite to eat and a beer. We asked our sever's name, it was Toni. Not only did she take amazing care of us but she was attentive! Which I appreciate not only from her but the other waitress Sydney and Vanessa, and the bartender Anna. If you're looking for great service then request these ladies! read more

Have been to Torch many times and always enjoy the food. I have something different each time and have never been disappointed. Was at Torch on Sunday for brunch . I had the French toast with the berry compote and lemon curd. Outstanding!! Everyone must try. read more

i give two stars because the food tasted good at first, but made me very sick with norovirus infection, google it if you have to. i had my husband pick up a to-go Torch Burger for me about a week ago, and boy was it yummy. but the next day I became so sick, which lasted three days total. went to the dr and had to give a sample and was confirmed with norovirus. Dr explained its from people preparing food that doesn't wash their hands, different from actual food poising. i tried calling restaurant directly to inform a manager about reminding employees to wash their hands but i was left on hold so long the line disconnected. so im saying something here! everyone wash your hands more and this place would be good (: read more

Food was delicious! The outside seating was relaxing and comfortable. Service was friendly and quick. I will definitely be back!!

We have been coming to Torch for 3 years and it's one of my favorites. The pimento cheese balls are deliciously spicy but not too much. The GOAT burger is my absolute favorite. read more

Just had lunch here. Cute outdoor area that they're expanding and good food. I had the black bean wrap and it was delicious, with brussels sprouts and hummus. I'll definitely come back for dinner and drinks. I think it would be cute at night. read more

I love their abundant Chicken Tender platter, happy and awesome staff! Some Thursday nights are Trivia game night!

Loved this place! Went for a date night and it was a pleasant surprise. Got super busy after we arrived and I understand why. The pimento cheese balls were the best and the dipping sauce put it over the top. My bf had the torch burger and wow it was good. I had the Cuban which was ok not amazing. Over all the staff were friendly and the place was clean. Another plus the outdoor spot was super cozy and inviting. Definitely recommend. read more

This is my favorite spot for lunch and an after work drink. Lately when I have gone in I have been helped by a lovely young lady, Amanda. She recommended great food and knows even more about beer. My personal favorite has been from Benchtop, which deserves their own great review. I look forward to her cheerful attitude and attentiveness when I stop by. Cheers.! read more

Staff is amazing, food great and bar service solid. The ultimate neighbor hood bar/restaurant

Food was delicious! It was a bit of a wait, I'll admit. The food definitely made up for it! I loved my mac n cheese and my kids loved their sandwiches. Will be coming back! read more

Great ambience, especially the firepit outside for cold days! Waitress had great energy and interacted well with our large group. Only subtracted a star because they were out of 2 apps when we went. The cheese fries were yummy. Would come back again! read more

Final update: the issue with incorrectly charging me happened more than a month ago and I have had to continuously call them myself to ask wtf is going on. They kept beating around the bush saying they will look into it and call me back and I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ONE CALL from them in regards to this problem. And apparently there's never a manager on duty during the day or on Wednesdays at all so it's impossible to talk to them. And leaving a message to be relayed is pointless because they either never get it or don't care. I will be filing a fraudulent dispute with my bank since it seems this will be the only way to resolve this issue. I know torch bistro doesn't care about this situation and doesn't care that I will never come back but if my review matters at all to anyone else then there you have it. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER Update: a few days after my visit I checked my bank account and found a questionable surprise. When I was there we had given the server (Devon) both our cards, and she verbally confirmed that we wanted the check to be split evenly and each card would pay half. She comes back and we both receive receipts to sign. When I checked my account later, I noticed MY CARD WAS CHARGED INCORRCTLY. my card was charged for the total amount and not half like I had thought she did. Seeing this, I checked my customer copy to find that it said I was only charged the half, and my brother confirmed that his bank account was not charged at all!! However he had his copy of his receipt as well which showed his card being charged for half. But how could he have that receipt if his account was not charged at all and I was charged for one transaction of the full amount???? I'm still very confused by this situation. I have spoke with the manager on the phone and he got my info from the receipt and said they would contact me within 24-36 hrs. I spoke with him on Friday and I'm writing this on a Tuesday night. Still have not heard back but I will wait a couple more days before calling back. I don't know if it was a server error or a computer error but it kind of put a damper on my FIRST IMPRESSION of this restaraunt. I will say that so far the manger handled my call very well. I still want to give this place another chance but I'll wait until I know the outcome of this situation. Came here last night. There were a few tables but I wouldn't classify it as busy, but we waited for the server for what seemed like 5+ minutes even though we were right next to the server station . Besides that, everything else was great. We order the fried pimento cheese balls and they were so good! They kind of reminded me of jalapeño poppers. We had the torch burger, Cubano wrap, and the truffle Mac and cheese. The burger was good, but nothing special in my opinion. The cubano wrap was my favorite! It was so delicious!! And my brother really liked the mac and cheese but again, I wasn't impressed. They had cornhole and a fire pit outside which was nice. Overall I'd definitely come back for more read more

I just want to start by saying Vanessa P is the best server I've ever had. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and overall an amazing waitress from start to finish! Not only was she kind and patient with my table, she was very genuine. If you every plan on coming to this establishment and would like outstanding service do yourself a favor and request Vanessa. Great food and great service! read more

Wasn't impressed, Asked for the poor boy and the bun was hard and the shrimp where bathed in a spicy hot souse. Basically the food sucks, can't recommend. read more

I used to really enjoy this place. I loved the outside area with the bar pits. However, this changed when I went last night with a few friends. We were sitting outside and I went in to order a round of shots. The bartender refused to pour certain drinks because she seemed to have a personal issue with one of the people I was with. The whole interaction felt hostile and made me feel immediately unwelcome. Later when they called "last call" two of us went in to pay our tabs. The bartender and server/host were talking loudly about whatever the personal issue is while there were other guests around --very unprofessional. After we left they followed us down the sidewalk, off the rest premises. The bartender was yelling and stepped up to one of the guys like she was attempting to instigate something. We all simply kept walking away and the server/host kept yelling till we were at our cars. Very intense situation, I would not recommend this place!! read more

My wife and I had heard a lot about Chelsea and decided to check it out. We wound up at Torch Bistro and it was fantastic. There is a cool welding themed decor. The drinks were really good and generous in size. The best, however was the philly steak egg rolls. They were really tasty by themselves but came with a "cheese whiz" dip. It was more of a fondue dip and was awesome with the egg rolls. Highly recommended read more