New American Restaurants in Norfolk, VA

“I’ve eaten here now 5 times. Gone for an evening date, family gathering of 8, and a regular dinner for 4 out and about in town. They can accommodate anything. The food is excellent, creative and unique. Staff is nice and helpful, and hardworking. This is a staple for me. Parking on the street hasn’t been a problem but also garages are available or uber if you are enjoying the neat drink menu.“

“Great time . Big place where you can sit and talk while eating. Great tasting food and attentive servers and staff“

“Great food and awesome service I highly recommend it“

“Great food! We are from out of state, visiting family and loved this place.“

“We visited Glass Light to celebrate my wife’s 30th birthday, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. We booked the Chef’s Course, which turned out to be one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. Each course was creative, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious.

What really set the evening apart was the personal touch — we had the opportunity to talk with the chef and learn more about the inspiration and techniques behind the dishes. The staff made us feel truly celebrated, and the atmosphere struck the perfect balance between upscale and welcoming.

From the food to the service to the setting, everything about Glass Light exceeded expectations. It’s the kind of place that turns a special occasion into a lasting memory. Highly recommend!

—Please talk to the valet though as it started us off rough. They were no where to be found and when we did find them they told me to leave my truck on the street running and they will get to it. Doesn’t make sense to me“

“Another excellent meal at Omar's Carriage House. The pork belly fried rice had just enough heat to it but not so much as to overwhelm the flavor.“

“Went there for a late dinner last Saturday during my family’s visit to Va Beach and loved it. The owner was very friendly and showed us how the self-pour worked and how to order food. The beer selection was plentiful and it was nice that there were wine choices (including sangria) for the non-beer drinkers in our party.
My BYO Burger, my wife’s chicken sandwich, my son’s Smokehouse Burger and Buffalo Chicken Dip were great!
The atmosphere was chill and being on the roof was perfect with the great weather of Labor Day weekend.“

“Gem. We had kimchi patty melt. Dumplings. Goat cheese. Everything was exquisite. I am a diner patty melt purist... I generally object to patty melts that are not the 70 year old recipe. The kimchi patty melt actually gave patty melt and PACKED with layers of flavors. (A touch sloppy) Dumplings were delicious and flavorful and goat cheese was so insta worthy but I failed to let phone eat first . We are in the hood and have eaten here multiple times... Always upscale first class. The vibe at the bar is super hip. We have never been able to sit here until tonight. We don't come here enough it is such a fab place with a great creative menu.“

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. killer drinks, and great food. hats off .. 🤙“

“The food never ceases to amaze! The menu changes frequently, a few mainstays, but a lot of seasonal adjustments, and regardless of when I walk in and what I order, I always have a great time.“

“Good food for everyone, vegetarian and kids.“

“Always Amazing!! Best homemade bread! Had the softshells tonight incredible! Love the syds barrel cocktail whiskey! The mudpie is maddeningly scrumptilicious“

“Great place to grab a drink and hang with friends.“

“Great coffee… ☕️😋 We just stopped by on our way to the Barry Art Museum. Thank you and happy new year.“

“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!“

“We came here as a group of 6 on a Tuesday evening, and we were seated at their smallest table. When we asked to be moved to a larger (there were 3 open larger tables) we were told that the "wait" was too long. All 3 tables sat empty the entire time we ate. 3 of the 6 people in our party ordered the blackened sword fish at $34/plate. The orders came as grilled and they were severely over cooked. When we mentioned that the orders were wrong, we were told that they could take that fish back add blackened seasoning and re cook the same (already overcooked) fish. We asked to speak to the manager, whose immediate solution was to take off the automatic gratuity and just not tip our server. We never got an apology for the food being wrong, and the manager was completely rude the entire time. The manager's final solution was to take $4 off of a $80 bill. We will not be back.“

“Called in my order to surprise my fiancé with breakfast for his birthday. 🎂 I mentioned this to Karen, when I picked it up she told me she put a candle in his pancake. Such a kind gesture. She even wrote Happy Birthday 🎉 on the container. So very sweet. Excellent customer service. I always encounter a great experience whether I’m dining in, calling in, or ordering online. But I most definitely wanted to shout out The lovely Caring Karen. As always I highly recommend Belaire Pancake House.“

“Friendly Service and the food is amazing“

“I got the mix liver/gizzard dinner and it’s really good. I like that they let you choose between soft and well done with the liver/gizzards. My friend got the 4pcs chicken dinner and she said the chicken was fresh and juicy. The baked beans were really good to me , they had a sweet smoky flavor.“

“Look watching football there.“

“I don’t know which is better…the amazing authentic espresso martinis or live music. The appetizers aren’t too shabby either. Can’t wait to come back for dinner.“

“Just left here. Showed up at around 6:30 with no reservation on a Friday. Had to wait a few to get seat at bar but no problem. So glad I waited to experience this place. They have a parking lot which is great. Vibe inside is lively but not overwhelming, upscale but not uppity, with food to rival their drinks. Bartender Joe was so busy but remained attentive and pleasant. Ordered the fried shrimp app, nachos and ahi tuna tacos. Usually I order ahi tacos at a place and get 2 tiny things. I got 4 which was super shocking. I spent $130 AFTER tip but I ain’t mad it was worth it. Drinks weren’t watery and weak, service was great, vibe was great with a good mix of people and food was well worth the money. Highly reccomend. Also their happy hour is also on Fridays which is unusual.“

“awesome vibe and great food“

“TERRIBLE- WOULD NOT RECOMMEND we had a dinner party for our group tonight at 6..we had a set menu and our main course did not even arrive until almost 9:30 pm. Waiter mentioned how under staffed they were but that didn't make up for the horrible taste in food and when it did arrive how cold it was. Manager did nothing and we literally did not leave till 10. This on top of the horribly small portions we all had to share with appetizers (between a party of 14) and our actual entree sizes. Would not recommend at all.“

“I was having a good time until my check came and I was charged a extra drink . the server Amber was very rude , said she was the manager and instead of correcting her mistake and thinking on it , she was rude and dismissive. I had a $20 tip for her. but I wrote on my receipt that extra drink is your tip. Very bad server experience. some people just aren't worth the argument .“

“We visited this restaurant primarily for their delicious desserts. They have a scrumptious coconut cake. I would advise not to visit an hour before closing as they secure the back area and they are stern about it. We had an active toddler that was walking around as we waited and a staff member approached us to remind us it was closed. We were not sitting, but the toddler neede to walk around a bit. This establishment is not kid friendly, as noted by a single high chair that needed to be wiped down.
The chicken is nice and crispy and the puffs are fluffy.
Stop by if you ever need to order a full cake they have been able to do this for me before.“

“We came across this place via google! Definitely didn’t disappoint, service was 100/10, food was a 6.5/10. Greeted upon entry, seated ourselves immediately! Food came out a little slow but it was piping hot. I do think the food could get a bit more Tender Love and Care but it wasn’t horrible. We had the Euphoria cocktail, steak bites app, seafood nachos app, chicken and broccoli pasta, she crab soup and the steak and cake dinner. Mash potatoes were a hit, but overall the food could use a lot more flavor.“

“I'm thrilled to have spent two weeks at the hotel, where the restaurant downstairs truly shines. I highly recommend requesting Kaushik Singha as your server - his exceptional knowledge of the menu and tailored suggestions each evening were impressive. His dedication and expertise make him an ideal candidate for a promotion. I feel grateful for this outstanding experience.“