Wonderful menu and wine list. Seafood choices are particularly good. John our server was great
Corine
The service was good and the food great. My only issue was the Brussels sprouts, they were under cooked.
Sarah
The food didn't make it around to everyone. We each had a small bowl of chili and a few oysters. They charged a 20% tip for every transaction, including the ticket price. We should not have been charged a 20% tip for buying tickets. We each expressed our frustration about not being able to get food, but the people working the hostess/ticket/drink sales area didn't seemed concerned. It was an extremely overpriced event and total disappointment. I was shocked that this is the 10th year. It was so unorganized.
John
Fifteen years ago, Todd Jurich's was our preferred establishment for fine dining in Norfolk. Regrettably, our recent experience was marked by a significant decline in service. We had reserved a table for an anniversary dinner. However, upon arrival, we were met with an unexpected greeting of “Happy Birthday” and a table adorned with birthday decorations. The ambiance was far from refined. The culinary offerings were subpar. Two filets ordered medium-rare were prepared to our specifications, albeit from inferior cuts. One steak ordered medium was received rare and promptly returned. When brought back to the table, the outside was overcooked, while the interior remained medium-rare. By the time the other members of our party had completed their meals, this individual was left without a dish. Fortunately, the restaurant removed this item from our bill. The decor, including the draperies and surrounding furnishings, appeared to be in a state of disrepair and neglect.
Jake
Consistently good food with new seasonal entrees. Fine dining with valet parking at an affordable price point.
Daniel
Everything about this place is dated. Very basic meal. The service was exceptional. I took my wife, a transplant from NYC, here for one reason only, and that was to show her we never needed to go back. Service amazing, food was bleh
Nova
Me and my partner came for Valentine's Day. My partner is not a fan of fancy restaurants but they loved this place! Food was amazing! Service was excellent! We would definitely come back again.
Adam Meyers
Cozy atmosphere. Excellent filet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Whicker
I eat here every time I’m in Norfolk and it’s always a 5 star experience. I’ve had the duck, rockfish, and countless other dishes and am always impressed. The pineapple upside down cake martini is amazing! Nothing beats the pumpkin crab soup. Truly love dining here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Signature She Crab Soup, Crab Soup, Duck Fat Fries, Rockfish with Jumbo Lump Crab, Magret Duck
Justin Grant
TERRIBLE!!
I have REALLY struggled with whether or not to post this review but at the end of the day I don't want someone to make the same mistake I did. I wish I had taken my office somewhere else for our annual holiday party.
THE FOOD: I wish I had read the reviews more carefully. I was charged $60 per person for an appetizer, salad or soup, and an entrée. They served two regular sized plates of meatballs and lumpia, for 13 people, as the appetizers. I knew immediately it wasn't enough for everyone so I opted not to eat them.
Once we ran out, our server asked if I would like more. I said yes. He came back and said "The chef said he would give you more meatballs (not lumpia)" as if I was begging for food that hadn't been paid for. The meatballs came out after I asked about them and after our 1st course was delivered.
The salad was comprised of mixed lettuce and shredded carrots. Nothing special. It came with a vinaigrette that I couldn't even tell was on the salad.
Dinner was a sad serving of 3 slices of steak, half a potato mashed, and a scoop of spinach.. again for $60
All of this is aside from the fact that the menu I approved before booking is not the menu that was presented when I arrived.
THE SERVICE: There was no one at the host stand all night. I stood there for 10 minutes before my server showed me to our private room. Every time one of my guests arrived they had to call me so I could come to the front and escort them back myself.
I made previous arrangements with the restaurant to offer beer and house wine, at my expense. I expected a select beverage menu to be printed for everyone (like the dinner menu). Instead, we were given ONE wine menu (all the wines) and ONE beer menu to SHARE. Our server loudly announced to everyone "You can choose any wine on the list as long as it's $8" making me seem like the cheap ass host for the evening!!!
Prior to ordering our food I asked for a Champaign toast. The served spilled a glass of Champaign on an empty seat and left it there for me to clean up. I swapped out the soaked menu for my menu so my guest would have a clean copy and had to ask for another napkin because mine was soaked.
At the end of the night, the server brought me my $1400 check and informed me he had calculated HIS tip on the TOTAL check which included $130 in taxes.. which means he squeezed out an extra $26 for himself for a total of a $228 tip, in 2 hours, after making me look cheap and spilling a glass of Champaign that I paid for and had to clean up myself.
SCHEDULING THE EVENT: I reached out to Debbie a week prior to get pricing, menus, date and time sorted out. She said she would email me all of that information but never did. I followed up a couple of days later at which time she sent me the info. I made some alterations to the menu which she needed a day to get approved (switching dessert for appetizers - I was told I couldn't choose the appetizers) and asked for beer/wine pricing. At the 11th hour, after a week of planning, she bumped our arrival time half an hour because "they were busy with other parties." Had I known this sooner I would have booked with someone else but time was up and I had no choice. We didn't get out of there until close to 10 o'clock.. still hungry no less!
OVERALL: Scheduling the event was difficult. I was humiliated by how the beer/wine situation was handled. The portions were SOOOOOO small, and not at all worth what I paid!!! The service was terrible, and I can honestly say I regret hosting my party here. Next year I will plan farther in advance so my back is not up against a wall..
THE GOOD: I am grateful for the time that I got to spend with my team!
The worst part is, not ONE person has reached out to apologize for the way we were treated
Excellent array of food options. Very wide wine menu. Daily specials were well put together. I just happened to order the wrong thing; dish was not to my liking. Management offered to have me order something else; very accommodating. My wife enjoyed the meatloaf tremendously.
Michelle Ridley
Brittany and Rob are AWESOME!! We loved the food and drinks too! Great restaurant ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JMitchell
It was really nothing horrible about the experience. It just wasn't what I hoped. Upon entering the decor is nice but our greeting with the hostess was extremely dry. The food looks better in advertisement than it does in person. White cloth dining with mismatch plates. Cocktail selection was basic and was nothing special. We were seated in a both that had torn fabric. The price isn't worth a 2nd visit
Jon Dozier
The bar is full and the tables are empty. I know why , the food is hands down terrible. She crab was water down garbage with zero crab in it. Go for a drink just don’t spend $300 on Golden Corral.
Lamar Hannah
We enjoyed the food and service. The fantail shrimp is a must have from the menu. Fish and chip was taste and large portions. The étouffée had its own spin on it and was simply delicious. After having the creamed spinach, wish I would’ve ordered the ribeye. Some of the best cream spinach I’ve had. Crème brûlée was tasty was not a big fan of the chocolate mousse Old-fashioned cocktail was done very well. Thumbs up.
Wonderful menu and wine list. Seafood choices are particularly good. John our server was great
The service was good and the food great. My only issue was the Brussels sprouts, they were under cooked.
The food didn't make it around to everyone. We each had a small bowl of chili and a few oysters. They charged a 20% tip for every transaction, including the ticket price. We should not have been charged a 20% tip for buying tickets. We each expressed our frustration about not being able to get food, but the people working the hostess/ticket/drink sales area didn't seemed concerned. It was an extremely overpriced event and total disappointment. I was shocked that this is the 10th year. It was so unorganized.
Fifteen years ago, Todd Jurich's was our preferred establishment for fine dining in Norfolk. Regrettably, our recent experience was marked by a significant decline in service. We had reserved a table for an anniversary dinner. However, upon arrival, we were met with an unexpected greeting of “Happy Birthday” and a table adorned with birthday decorations. The ambiance was far from refined. The culinary offerings were subpar. Two filets ordered medium-rare were prepared to our specifications, albeit from inferior cuts. One steak ordered medium was received rare and promptly returned. When brought back to the table, the outside was overcooked, while the interior remained medium-rare. By the time the other members of our party had completed their meals, this individual was left without a dish. Fortunately, the restaurant removed this item from our bill. The decor, including the draperies and surrounding furnishings, appeared to be in a state of disrepair and neglect.
Consistently good food with new seasonal entrees. Fine dining with valet parking at an affordable price point.
Everything about this place is dated. Very basic meal. The service was exceptional. I took my wife, a transplant from NYC, here for one reason only, and that was to show her we never needed to go back. Service amazing, food was bleh
Me and my partner came for Valentine's Day. My partner is not a fan of fancy restaurants but they loved this place! Food was amazing! Service was excellent! We would definitely come back again.
Cozy atmosphere. Excellent filet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I eat here every time I’m in Norfolk and it’s always a 5 star experience. I’ve had the duck, rockfish, and countless other dishes and am always impressed. The pineapple upside down cake martini is amazing! Nothing beats the pumpkin crab soup. Truly love dining here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Signature She Crab Soup, Crab Soup, Duck Fat Fries, Rockfish with Jumbo Lump Crab, Magret Duck
TERRIBLE!!
I have REALLY struggled with whether or not to post this review but at the end of the day I don't want someone to make the same mistake I did. I wish I had taken my office somewhere else for our annual holiday party.
THE FOOD: I wish I had read the reviews more carefully. I was charged $60 per person for an appetizer, salad or soup, and an entrée. They served two regular sized plates of meatballs and lumpia, for 13 people, as the appetizers. I knew immediately it wasn't enough for everyone so I opted not to eat them.
Once we ran out, our server asked if I would like more. I said yes. He came back and said "The chef said he would give you more meatballs (not lumpia)" as if I was begging for food that hadn't been paid for. The meatballs came out after I asked about them and after our 1st course was delivered.
The salad was comprised of mixed lettuce and shredded carrots. Nothing special. It came with a vinaigrette that I couldn't even tell was on the salad.
Dinner was a sad serving of 3 slices of steak, half a potato mashed, and a scoop of spinach.. again for $60
All of this is aside from the fact that the menu I approved before booking is not the menu that was presented when I arrived.
THE SERVICE: There was no one at the host stand all night. I stood there for 10 minutes before my server showed me to our private room. Every time one of my guests arrived they had to call me so I could come to the front and escort them back myself.
I made previous arrangements with the restaurant to offer beer and house wine, at my expense. I expected a select beverage menu to be printed for everyone (like the dinner menu). Instead, we were given ONE wine menu (all the wines) and ONE beer menu to SHARE. Our server loudly announced to everyone "You can choose any wine on the list as long as it's $8" making me seem like the cheap ass host for the evening!!!
Prior to ordering our food I asked for a Champaign toast. The served spilled a glass of Champaign on an empty seat and left it there for me to clean up. I swapped out the soaked menu for my menu so my guest would have a clean copy and had to ask for another napkin because mine was soaked.
At the end of the night, the server brought me my $1400 check and informed me he had calculated HIS tip on the TOTAL check which included $130 in taxes.. which means he squeezed out an extra $26 for himself for a total of a $228 tip, in 2 hours, after making me look cheap and spilling a glass of Champaign that I paid for and had to clean up myself.
SCHEDULING THE EVENT: I reached out to Debbie a week prior to get pricing, menus, date and time sorted out. She said she would email me all of that information but never did. I followed up a couple of days later at which time she sent me the info. I made some alterations to the menu which she needed a day to get approved (switching dessert for appetizers - I was told I couldn't choose the appetizers) and asked for beer/wine pricing. At the 11th hour, after a week of planning, she bumped our arrival time half an hour because "they were busy with other parties." Had I known this sooner I would have booked with someone else but time was up and I had no choice. We didn't get out of there until close to 10 o'clock.. still hungry no less!
OVERALL: Scheduling the event was difficult. I was humiliated by how the beer/wine situation was handled. The portions were SOOOOOO small, and not at all worth what I paid!!! The service was terrible, and I can honestly say I regret hosting my party here. Next year I will plan farther in advance so my back is not up against a wall..
THE GOOD: I am grateful for the time that I got to spend with my team!
The worst part is, not ONE person has reached out to apologize for the way we were treated
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent array of food options. Very wide wine menu. Daily specials were well put together. I just happened to order the wrong thing; dish was not to my liking. Management offered to have me order something else; very accommodating. My wife enjoyed the meatloaf tremendously.
Brittany and Rob are AWESOME!! We loved the food and drinks too! Great restaurant ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was really nothing horrible about the experience. It just wasn't what I hoped. Upon entering the decor is nice but our greeting with the hostess was extremely dry. The food looks better in advertisement than it does in person. White cloth dining with mismatch plates. Cocktail selection was basic and was nothing special. We were seated in a both that had torn fabric. The price isn't worth a 2nd visit
The bar is full and the tables are empty. I know why , the food is hands down terrible. She crab was water down garbage with zero crab in it. Go for a drink just don’t spend $300 on Golden Corral.
We enjoyed the food and service. The fantail shrimp is a must have from the menu. Fish and chip was taste and large portions. The étouffée had its own spin on it and was simply delicious. After having the creamed spinach, wish I would’ve ordered the ribeye. Some of the best cream spinach I’ve had. Crème brûlée was tasty was not a big fan of the chocolate mousse Old-fashioned cocktail was done very well. Thumbs up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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