Pork shoulder had a great charred flavor and was very tender. No knife needed! Great oysters and chicken liver mousse
Service: 5
Vida Santos
The spaghetti with class was so good and sticky toffee pudding was so good 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Shacarla Smith
Upon walking in, it was packed so first impressions is the food must be good. I didn't have a reservation but it was seating available at the bar like table facing the garage style door for 2. I tried briefly before arriving to find menu on the IG page, I didn't see one. I ordered the pineapple ginger mock tail as they have a set non alcoholic menu. My friend order same meal and 2 cocktail as pictured. The bread and butter is an appetizer it was actually really good. Food got the beef ribs, with grits, and potatoes asked to whole the carrots. You can omit an item but no substitutions. The rib was juicy and tender the grits paired well with rib, but the potatoes are undercooked. The service from entire staff was great, very attentive. I came, I tried but not the place for a return for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Samantha Simms
The food at Codex is delicious. I ordered the spaghetti and clams and it was the best pasta I’ve ever eaten at any restaurant. We also ordered the prosciutto and onion tart and the nduja for appetizers. I don’t know if they make that sourdough in house or purchase it elsewhere but it was amazing! My partner ordered the chicken and offered high praise for that as well. For dessert, we ordered the sticky toffee pudding and it was, like everything else, delicious. Service was friendly and the drinks were enjoyable too, but the standout was the food. I would recommend everything.
Kid-friendliness: I would not recommend bringing young children.
Wheelchair accessibility: The tables are very close together which may make navigating a wheelchair difficult.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Miguel Virella
Great spot that I went to for brunch today. We came out of a recommendation from a friend and it was a nice way to catch up. We got there early. A little before 10 am and we got in line as everyone started showing up. We were seated immediately and then received okay service. I would recommend this place in the future, but their brunches are only once a month so just pay attention to the timing. I haven't had their dinner but I am interested after how good the food was today. And they also add gratuity to the bill as well!
Dietary restrictions: They had some good options for those with dietary restrictions. I didn't pay too much attention to it, but they were marked on their menu.
Parking: Just find a spot on granby. Good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hillary Hanson
Food was excellent! Burgers were such a hit with the whole table but unfortunately due to the service I’m not sure when I will be back. Took 20 mins to receive simple drink orders and the second order did not even come. Waited several minutes for silverware and had to ask twice about multiple actions. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Burger
Cee L
Restaurant week in Norfolk 2025...Codex was my favorite stop...Nduja, Fett & Key lime cheesecake were perfect‼️The pineapple ginger mocktail...yum‼️Still my favorite place in Norfolk☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R V
Burgers, cauliflower, crackers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Roasted Cauliflower
Sarah J.
The understated elegance of Codex left a lasting impression. The intimate dining room created a perfect backdrop for their thoughtfully curated service approach. Each dish was portioned with precision, and I particularly appreciated their carefully edited menu selection. The cuisine was distinctive and refined – the kind of masterful preparation one encounters only at exceptional establishments. The only curious incongruity was the presence of single-ply toilet paper in the restrooms, which stood in stark contrast to their otherwise premium amenities, including high-quality hand soap and lotion.
Excellent food and great staff make it a fantastic spot to grab dinner. Craft cocktails round it out as well. Great gem in Norfolk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Phelps
Intimate, cozy fusion restaurant with the perfect mix of atmosphere and cuisine. Food was extremely flavorful with excellent variety, but not so much that you’re overwhelmed. Pasta, beef, fish, whatever you’re looking for it’s probably there. Unique flavor combinations made each course not only delicious but interesting. Staff was exceptional. Attentive without being intrusive, friendly, and well-versed in the menu enabling them to make excellent recommendations. My only negative is that I love to finish off a meal with a good cappuccino or espresso, and unfortunately, all they had was coffee, though it was a good cup. Great location for a dinner party of 2 to 4 people, would definitely not think larger groups would do well there. You can still have a great conversation without a lot of noise. Price is definitely reasonable, though I was celebrating my retirement, so we pulled out all the stops.
Vegetarian options: Chef works blenders with vegetables, and not just the common ones you expect to see a side dishes. Great use of seasonal vegetables like squash,
Parking: Restaurant is located in downtown Norfolk, which is filled with restaurant and bar locations, with easy access to lots of entertainment, including theater, sports, and classical concerts and opera. Common complaint is a lack of parking, but with a little bit of prior planning, you can easily find a parking garage with in one to two blocks of any location you’re visiting. We went to dinner on a Friday night, and the parking lot was within one block of the restaurant, and had special event parking for five dollars, making it an extremely affordable option. Be prepared to work your way through a little bit of traffic while you’re maneuvering downtown.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Falk
Codex never disappoints! Came in tonight with my family and my daughter + mother in law were both in love with everything they got. I forget our servers name but she was the only girl working tonight and was amazing 🩵
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Carr
Came for a Sunday brunch with Kobros. The chicken sandwich, mushroom tartine, French toast and cinnamon roll were very very good. Incredible food, service, and space. Glad NFK has a spot like Codex downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jutta Gordley
The food was absolutely delicious. The cocktails are great too. Prices not to high. The Sticky Toffee pudding was over the top, so so good
Pork shoulder had a great charred flavor and was very tender. No knife needed! Great oysters and chicken liver mousse
Service: 5
The spaghetti with class was so good and sticky toffee pudding was so good 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Upon walking in, it was packed so first impressions is the food must be good. I didn't have a reservation but it was seating available at the bar like table facing the garage style door for 2. I tried briefly before arriving to find menu on the IG page, I didn't see one. I ordered the pineapple ginger mock tail as they have a set non alcoholic menu. My friend order same meal and 2 cocktail as pictured. The bread and butter is an appetizer it was actually really good. Food got the beef ribs, with grits, and potatoes asked to whole the carrots. You can omit an item but no substitutions. The rib was juicy and tender the grits paired well with rib, but the potatoes are undercooked. The service from entire staff was great, very attentive. I came, I tried but not the place for a return for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
The food at Codex is delicious. I ordered the spaghetti and clams and it was the best pasta I’ve ever eaten at any restaurant. We also ordered the prosciutto and onion tart and the nduja for appetizers. I don’t know if they make that sourdough in house or purchase it elsewhere but it was amazing! My partner ordered the chicken and offered high praise for that as well. For dessert, we ordered the sticky toffee pudding and it was, like everything else, delicious. Service was friendly and the drinks were enjoyable too, but the standout was the food. I would recommend everything.
Kid-friendliness: I would not recommend bringing young children.
Wheelchair accessibility: The tables are very close together which may make navigating a wheelchair difficult.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Great spot that I went to for brunch today. We came out of a recommendation from a friend and it was a nice way to catch up. We got there early. A little before 10 am and we got in line as everyone started showing up. We were seated immediately and then received okay service. I would recommend this place in the future, but their brunches are only once a month so just pay attention to the timing. I haven't had their dinner but I am interested after how good the food was today.
And they also add gratuity to the bill as well!
Dietary restrictions: They had some good options for those with dietary restrictions. I didn't pay too much attention to it, but they were marked on their menu.
Parking: Just find a spot on granby. Good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was excellent! Burgers were such a hit with the whole table but unfortunately due to the service I’m not sure when I will be back. Took 20 mins to receive simple drink orders and the second order did not even come. Waited several minutes for silverware and had to ask twice about multiple actions. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Burger
Restaurant week in Norfolk 2025...Codex was my favorite stop...Nduja, Fett & Key lime cheesecake were perfect‼️The pineapple ginger mocktail...yum‼️Still my favorite place in Norfolk☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burgers, cauliflower, crackers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Roasted Cauliflower
The understated elegance of Codex left a lasting impression. The intimate dining room created a perfect backdrop for their thoughtfully curated service approach. Each dish was portioned with precision, and I particularly appreciated their carefully edited menu selection. The cuisine was distinctive and refined – the kind of masterful preparation one encounters only at exceptional establishments. The only curious incongruity was the presence of single-ply toilet paper in the restrooms, which stood in stark contrast to their otherwise premium amenities, including high-quality hand soap and lotion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always perfect. Our fave.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Shoulder, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Burger, Roasted Cauliflower, Steak
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food and great staff make it a fantastic spot to grab dinner. Craft cocktails round it out as well. Great gem in Norfolk!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Intimate, cozy fusion restaurant with the perfect mix of atmosphere and cuisine. Food was extremely flavorful with excellent variety, but not so much that you’re overwhelmed. Pasta, beef, fish, whatever you’re looking for it’s probably there. Unique flavor combinations made each course not only delicious but interesting.
Staff was exceptional. Attentive without being intrusive, friendly, and well-versed in the menu enabling them to make excellent recommendations.
My only negative is that I love to finish off a meal with a good cappuccino or espresso, and unfortunately, all they had was coffee, though it was a good cup.
Great location for a dinner party of 2 to 4 people, would definitely not think larger groups would do well there. You can still have a great conversation without a lot of noise.
Price is definitely reasonable, though I was celebrating my retirement, so we pulled out all the stops.
Vegetarian options: Chef works blenders with vegetables, and not just the common ones you expect to see a side dishes. Great use of seasonal vegetables like squash,
Parking: Restaurant is located in downtown Norfolk, which is filled with restaurant and bar locations, with easy access to lots of entertainment, including theater, sports, and classical concerts and opera. Common complaint is a lack of parking, but with a little bit of prior planning, you can easily find a parking garage with in one to two blocks of any location you’re visiting. We went to dinner on a Friday night, and the parking lot was within one block of the restaurant, and had special event parking for five dollars, making it an extremely affordable option. Be prepared to work your way through a little bit of traffic while you’re maneuvering downtown.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Codex never disappoints! Came in tonight with my family and my daughter + mother in law were both in love with everything they got. I forget our servers name but she was the only girl working tonight and was amazing 🩵
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for a Sunday brunch with Kobros. The chicken sandwich, mushroom tartine, French toast and cinnamon roll were very very good. Incredible food, service, and space. Glad NFK has a spot like Codex downtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely delicious.
The cocktails are great too.
Prices not to high.
The Sticky Toffee pudding was over the top, so so good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Shoulder, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Charcoal Chicken
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