4 Best Bistros near Norfolk

“Went here for Valentine’s Day dinner. Had a reservation already, so no wait to be seated. All of the tables were full inside, but the ambiance didn’t feel crowded at all. There was a specialty valentines theme menu that they had. Even with it being busy this night, our waiter was communicative and attentive throughout the whole night. We were informed early on that the kitchen was a bit busy/getting backed up, so we appreciated the transparency.

To drink: I tried the Sangria (8/10) I enjoyed the flavors; was a simple sangria. And the featured cocktail, Cupids Arrow (10/10) this drink should be on the menu permanently because I’d def dine here again just for this drink. It had a good balance of being fruity, fizzy, and decently strong for a light buzz.

To eat: we started with appetizers, the Fried Green Tomatoes (9/10) I typically don’t like tomatoes, but the batter alone on these had me wanting to order more! They were tasty. The Kale Caesar (8/10) felt like a little more dressing was needed, but it still tasted good. I ordered the Filet Au Poivre (7/10) I requested for my Beef to be medium; however, some bites were medium and some were much more medium rare… a couple burnt ends on some of the asparagus. I enjoyed the seasoning on the meat tho as well as the softness of the potatoes and the creamy pepper sauce. I got to taste a bit of the Santa Fe Chicken Penne and it was very tasty; I was lowkey wishing I had order that myself instead.

For dessert, we tried a slice of the Raspberry & Passion Fruit Mousse Cake (8/10) it was very fruity and sweet, def a “refreshing” sweet treat. Though the flavors were bold and complimented each other decently well, this was not something I’d see myself ordering again honestly.

I was decently pleased overall with everything I had for the night. I can see myself returning to try some other menu items.

My overall rate of experience : 8.5/10“

“Catered our wedding and did an incredible job. Brought the Bridal party pre-ceremony snacks to keep us full for our event! Guests loved the food!“

“Breakfast sandwiches are a missile“

“This was hands down the best food I've had in Virginia since moving here 7 years ago. My husband and I have struggled finding a family friendly place to eat that's not a franchise and the same old crap. This place cooks with love. My hats off to the chef because we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The Fried Pimento Cheese Balls were heaven. Our burgers delicious and our children who are as picky as you can get said they want to eat here everyday lol. Thanks for a beautiful dinner!“