Visited Grandiflora on Thursday April 4th with my husband and son who lives in Norfolk. What a wonderful experience. Atmosphere was very warm and welcoming, loved the decor. Food was delicious. I have no real experience with natural wines but Kate was amazing! Upon arrival, she explained that she was the only FOH employee and asked if we could sit in the living room instead of the lounge, where I had made a reservation for. Of course we had no problem doing so, it was the first visit for all of us and I honestly just picked the lounge because I didn't know anything about the space. She was so enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge of the wines it was contagious! Kate picked both wines I tried and they did not disappoint! She worked that room, multiple tables seated, with the same enthusiasm she shared with us, spending quality time with each guest. Truly great at what she does! We will most certainly be back on our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meagan Hohman
Incredible wine bar. Easy to access, gorgeous historic house that the staff knows all about, beautiful garden, great food and very allergy friendly. Staff is very knowledgeable and gives great advice. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K E
The wine and dessert is really good. I love that it’s a vegetarian place. I just wish that the portion sizes were bigger for food. I feel like it’s more of a tapas place. The atmosphere is beautiful!Vegetarian options: Everything is vegetarianDietary restrictions: Waiter asked if we had any dietary restrictions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
Julie Kelemen
Cool modern yogi restaurant with Positive vibes. The food and wine is top tier and served with love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark R.
Fantastic Tapas and a wine selection that wowed. We sat outside with friends on a warm fall night, the leaves gently falling around us, enjoying all the tapas and washing it down with an amazing Bandol. My wife already wants to go back to check out the inside and I'm sure I can find another great wine.
Kwame S.
Is this a house or a restaurant?It's kind of funny that I have passed this place on a few occasions, and just assumed it was someone's house. Boy was I surprised when a friend told me that we were having tapas at Grandiflora. After putting in the address into my GPS app, I was like isn't this a plain old house? Once I got over my confusion, I was pleasantly surprised that we were entering a restaurant in a converted house and not some random person's house. Before getting into the food, I'll say the service was pretty awesome. Jason, our server (and maybe one of the owners) really took his time to explain pretty much everything on the menu.Overall, our 4-person party really enjoyed their food. Extra kudos to the restaurant because it has pleasant of vegan and gluten-free items. If you are big into wine, I highly recommend going for the flight so you can have a little taste of everything.
Andrew Lynch
I’ve been regularly visiting Grandiflora since shortly after they opened and I’ve never been disappointed. Jason and Erin are amazing people and will make you feel right at home here. If you’re like me and don’t know much about wine (other than loving to drink it) just give Jason an idea of what you usually like and he will not only pick out the perfect wine for you, but also tell you the full story on where the wine came from, how it was made and the history behind the vineyard it’s from. Grandiflora is a perfect spot to enjoy rain or shine (although I personally loving hanging out in their back patio) and has much more to offer than just wine. Definitely give their Turkish breakfast a try one day, definitely worth it. Or grab a flight and a cheese board and relax in the garden, I’ll probably see you there as I’m sitting out back, sipping on a dry white.Ps. The quesadilla is absolutely phenomenal every single time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esha R.
I think I have come here now at least once a month since I came to 757 because every time someone from out of town comes to visit me. I immediately book both a Turkish Sunday brunch reservation as well as a dinner reservation on another night that they are here because both are absolutely amazing and so very different.Tucked away in a small corner of the Elizabeth River Trail, amongst a plethora of flora and fauna, Graniflora is one of the most unique places I have ever been to not just in the 757 area. It is an Airbnb and restaurant/bar. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is very easy on the street and in a lot right across.The food is all vegetarian and vegan, which makes me very happy and the ambience is super eclectic and upscale at the same time. You feel like you're sitting in someone's living room, but also need and want to dress up for the occasion. For dinner, the menu changes based on the season and I have literally ordered everything on the menu before because I highly recommend that you come ready to share with your friends and family that you take. Their dips are fantastic and I love that they give so many suggestions for pairings for drinks. As someone who doesn't drink, I am very glad that they have mocktail options that are absolutely fantastic.Another unique part about grandiflora is there Sunday Turkish brunch. This is a set menu for a set price and you can get unlimited of all the dishes that come out for the brunch. I am in love with their potatoes and I've definitely ordered it more than a couple times when I've gone to eat brunch there , but everything on their brunch menu is to die for!At this point, the waiters, waitresses and the owner know me very well, but even if they didn't, I see them interact with everyone and they are super friendly, and the place is very welcoming. I truly enjoy coming here and hearing all the backstories about where the drinks come from and the food from the waiters and waitresses. I look forward to continuing to bring my friends and family here. Definitely one of the hidden gems of the 757 area!
Jacqueline Geller
The Sunday morning Turkish breakfast at Grandiflora was an exceptional dining experience. The food was delicious, the restaurant was stunning, and our server Amanda was a total gem. I'm a sucker for Turkish delight, and my meal at Grandiflora inspired me to find rose jam for my breakfasts at home. If I am ever in Norfolk again, I would absolutely go back.Vegetarian options: Grandiflora is a vegetarian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Burrows
We really enjoyed this place! Great wine and service! Very charming location.
I have no idea what I just paid so much for...Really wanted to like this place as the vibe is very cutesy and quaint...but after coming for "brunch" with some friends, we each walked away with a very big bill and added 22% gratuity (posttax I might add), and empty bellies.The Turkish "breakfast" cost us $25 each, with tiny glasses of wine for $14 a piece and each of us essentially got a few tomatoes and cucumber slices, two tiny pieces of cheese, 1-2 walnuts, one dried apricot each, and a single egg and pita!Yes there was bread, and thank goodness because otherwise the ants all over the tables could have said they ate more than we did.I say breakfast/brunch in quotes because "tapas" style lately is a way for places to basically claim they feed you while providing very little/low quality food and for crazy prices.I'm honestly not sure I could've been more disappointed and I can't understand all the good reviews unless they just skimped on us because we were 6 people?The server was lovely and friendly but that's about the only thing worth giving a star for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Janelle T.
I have no idea what I just paid so much for...Really wanted to like this place as the vibe is very cutesy and quaint...but after coming for "brunch" with some friends, we each walked away with a very big bill and added 22% gratuity (posttax I might add), and empty bellies.The Turkish "breakfast" cost us $25 each, with tiny glasses of wine for $14 a piece and each of us essentially got a few tomatoes and cucumber slices, two tiny pieces of cheese, 1-2 walnuts, a couple olives, one dried apricot each, tiny bit of potatoes, and a single egg and pita! Yes there was bread, and thank goodness because otherwise the ants all over the tables could have said they ate more than we did. I say breakfast/brunch in quotes because "tapas" style lately is a way for places to basically claim they feed you while providing very little/low quality food and for crazy prices. I'm honestly not sure I could've been more disappointed and I can't understand all the good reviews unless they just skimped on us because we were 6 people? The server was lovely and friendly but that's about the only thing worth giving a star for.
Felicia Burch
We had the pleasure of visiting Grandiflora Wine Garden recently and had an amazing experience. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a girls' night. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're ever in Norfork and want to experience great wine, food, and jazz music.Highly recommend wine flight, Mezze board,Rosemary Olive Oil Biscuits, Oyster mushrooms, and Empowered Plant Cake.Our server Erin E was amazing! He made us feel cared for and like we really mattered. The entire staff was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
Hanting Kniphuisen
Such a cute dining experience. We did the Turkish breakfast on Sunday morning and loved sitting in the garden amongst the wildflowers and bees. The food is very tasty and locally sourced where possible. I did the wine flight and especially loved the Michael Gindl Riesling - perfectly refreshing, not too sweet. The servers are very knowledgeable about both the wine and food!The inside of the restaurant is so beautiful too, with boldly colored furniture and an eclectic lamp collection. You can tell the owners reused and recycled for the majority of the decor while keeping everything in great condition. Felt like I could sit there for hours catching up with friends or doing a book club.Vegetarian options: Everything is vegetarian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Kniphuisen
Adorable garden brunch experience. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful while explaining the food and wine options.The Turkish breakfast was a fun experience and involved lots of locally sourced components, including the bread and coffee.We also stayed at the inn in the same building. They were very accommodating, and helpful.Vegetarian options: The Turkish breakfast is entirely vegetarian
Visited Grandiflora on Thursday April 4th with my husband and son who lives in Norfolk. What a wonderful experience. Atmosphere was very warm and welcoming, loved the decor. Food was delicious. I have no real experience with natural wines but Kate was amazing! Upon arrival, she explained that she was the only FOH employee and asked if we could sit in the living room instead of the lounge, where I had made a reservation for. Of course we had no problem doing so, it was the first visit for all of us and I honestly just picked the lounge because I didn't know anything about the space. She was so enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge of the wines it was contagious! Kate picked both wines I tried and they did not disappoint! She worked that room, multiple tables seated, with the same enthusiasm she shared with us, spending quality time with each guest. Truly great at what she does! We will most certainly be back on our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible wine bar. Easy to access, gorgeous historic house that the staff knows all about, beautiful garden, great food and very allergy friendly. Staff is very knowledgeable and gives great advice. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wine and dessert is really good. I love that it’s a vegetarian place. I just wish that the portion sizes were bigger for food. I feel like it’s more of a tapas place. The atmosphere is beautiful!Vegetarian options: Everything is vegetarianDietary restrictions: Waiter asked if we had any dietary restrictions
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
Cool modern yogi restaurant with Positive vibes. The food and wine is top tier and served with love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Tapas and a wine selection that wowed. We sat outside with friends on a warm fall night, the leaves gently falling around us, enjoying all the tapas and washing it down with an amazing Bandol. My wife already wants to go back to check out the inside and I'm sure I can find another great wine.
Is this a house or a restaurant?It's kind of funny that I have passed this place on a few occasions, and just assumed it was someone's house. Boy was I surprised when a friend told me that we were having tapas at Grandiflora. After putting in the address into my GPS app, I was like isn't this a plain old house? Once I got over my confusion, I was pleasantly surprised that we were entering a restaurant in a converted house and not some random person's house. Before getting into the food, I'll say the service was pretty awesome. Jason, our server (and maybe one of the owners) really took his time to explain pretty much everything on the menu.Overall, our 4-person party really enjoyed their food. Extra kudos to the restaurant because it has pleasant of vegan and gluten-free items. If you are big into wine, I highly recommend going for the flight so you can have a little taste of everything.
I’ve been regularly visiting Grandiflora since shortly after they opened and I’ve never been disappointed. Jason and Erin are amazing people and will make you feel right at home here. If you’re like me and don’t know much about wine (other than loving to drink it) just give Jason an idea of what you usually like and he will not only pick out the perfect wine for you, but also tell you the full story on where the wine came from, how it was made and the history behind the vineyard it’s from. Grandiflora is a perfect spot to enjoy rain or shine (although I personally loving hanging out in their back patio) and has much more to offer than just wine. Definitely give their Turkish breakfast a try one day, definitely worth it. Or grab a flight and a cheese board and relax in the garden, I’ll probably see you there as I’m sitting out back, sipping on a dry white.Ps. The quesadilla is absolutely phenomenal every single time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think I have come here now at least once a month since I came to 757 because every time someone from out of town comes to visit me. I immediately book both a Turkish Sunday brunch reservation as well as a dinner reservation on another night that they are here because both are absolutely amazing and so very different.Tucked away in a small corner of the Elizabeth River Trail, amongst a plethora of flora and fauna, Graniflora is one of the most unique places I have ever been to not just in the 757 area. It is an Airbnb and restaurant/bar. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is very easy on the street and in a lot right across.The food is all vegetarian and vegan, which makes me very happy and the ambience is super eclectic and upscale at the same time. You feel like you're sitting in someone's living room, but also need and want to dress up for the occasion. For dinner, the menu changes based on the season and I have literally ordered everything on the menu before because I highly recommend that you come ready to share with your friends and family that you take. Their dips are fantastic and I love that they give so many suggestions for pairings for drinks. As someone who doesn't drink, I am very glad that they have mocktail options that are absolutely fantastic.Another unique part about grandiflora is there Sunday Turkish brunch. This is a set menu for a set price and you can get unlimited of all the dishes that come out for the brunch. I am in love with their potatoes and I've definitely ordered it more than a couple times when I've gone to eat brunch there , but everything on their brunch menu is to die for!At this point, the waiters, waitresses and the owner know me very well, but even if they didn't, I see them interact with everyone and they are super friendly, and the place is very welcoming. I truly enjoy coming here and hearing all the backstories about where the drinks come from and the food from the waiters and waitresses. I look forward to continuing to bring my friends and family here. Definitely one of the hidden gems of the 757 area!
The Sunday morning Turkish breakfast at Grandiflora was an exceptional dining experience. The food was delicious, the restaurant was stunning, and our server Amanda was a total gem. I'm a sucker for Turkish delight, and my meal at Grandiflora inspired me to find rose jam for my breakfasts at home. If I am ever in Norfolk again, I would absolutely go back.Vegetarian options: Grandiflora is a vegetarian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed this place! Great wine and service! Very charming location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I have no idea what I just paid so much for...Really wanted to like this place as the vibe is very cutesy and quaint...but after coming for "brunch" with some friends, we each walked away with a very big bill and added 22% gratuity (posttax I might add), and empty bellies.The Turkish "breakfast" cost us $25 each, with tiny glasses of wine for $14 a piece and each of us essentially got a few tomatoes and cucumber slices, two tiny pieces of cheese, 1-2 walnuts, one dried apricot each, and a single egg and pita!Yes there was bread, and thank goodness because otherwise the ants all over the tables could have said they ate more than we did.I say breakfast/brunch in quotes because "tapas" style lately is a way for places to basically claim they feed you while providing very little/low quality food and for crazy prices.I'm honestly not sure I could've been more disappointed and I can't understand all the good reviews unless they just skimped on us because we were 6 people?The server was lovely and friendly but that's about the only thing worth giving a star for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
I have no idea what I just paid so much for...Really wanted to like this place as the vibe is very cutesy and quaint...but after coming for "brunch" with some friends, we each walked away with a very big bill and added 22% gratuity (posttax I might add), and empty bellies.The Turkish "breakfast" cost us $25 each, with tiny glasses of wine for $14 a piece and each of us essentially got a few tomatoes and cucumber slices, two tiny pieces of cheese, 1-2 walnuts, a couple olives, one dried apricot each, tiny bit of potatoes, and a single egg and pita! Yes there was bread, and thank goodness because otherwise the ants all over the tables could have said they ate more than we did. I say breakfast/brunch in quotes because "tapas" style lately is a way for places to basically claim they feed you while providing very little/low quality food and for crazy prices. I'm honestly not sure I could've been more disappointed and I can't understand all the good reviews unless they just skimped on us because we were 6 people? The server was lovely and friendly but that's about the only thing worth giving a star for.
We had the pleasure of visiting Grandiflora Wine Garden recently and had an amazing experience. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a girls' night. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're ever in Norfork and want to experience great wine, food, and jazz music.Highly recommend wine flight, Mezze board,Rosemary Olive Oil Biscuits, Oyster mushrooms, and Empowered Plant Cake.Our server Erin E was amazing! He made us feel cared for and like we really mattered. The entire staff was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Flight
Such a cute dining experience. We did the Turkish breakfast on Sunday morning and loved sitting in the garden amongst the wildflowers and bees. The food is very tasty and locally sourced where possible. I did the wine flight and especially loved the Michael Gindl Riesling - perfectly refreshing, not too sweet. The servers are very knowledgeable about both the wine and food!The inside of the restaurant is so beautiful too, with boldly colored furniture and an eclectic lamp collection. You can tell the owners reused and recycled for the majority of the decor while keeping everything in great condition. Felt like I could sit there for hours catching up with friends or doing a book club.Vegetarian options: Everything is vegetarian!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adorable garden brunch experience. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful while explaining the food and wine options.The Turkish breakfast was a fun experience and involved lots of locally sourced components, including the bread and coffee.We also stayed at the inn in the same building. They were very accommodating, and helpful.Vegetarian options: The Turkish breakfast is entirely vegetarian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5