Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Norfolk

From start to finish, our experience at Water's Edge Winery was fantastic. The atmosphere is sophisticated and stylish, creating a wonderful backdrop for a special meal. What truly stood out, however, was the incredible staff. They were so attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about ensuring we had a great time. And let's not forget the food – every bite was a delight! We highly recommend Water's Edge Winery for its exceptional service and delicious menu.

My bookclub members chose this location for our monthly meet, and we were not disappointed. From the moment I stepped into the establishment, I was impressed by the beauty! It is absolutely stunning and what I would expect it to look like based on the name sake. But what I have to really talk about is our server, Amber. She was absolutely exceptional. Her ability to make you feel at home was phenomenal. It was really the little touches that she added that made our group feel welcome. We truly appreciated her going above and beyond even when we didn't know we needed it! I will definitely come back here again, and I want to say on the days that Amber works because that's how much I valued her hospitality. Don't lose that Gem! She's definitely keeping your clientele in mind with her beautiful smile and top tier service!

First time here, the food was amazing and delicious!!! The sangria flight was really great. Fell in LOVE with the Blood Orange Sangria.

First time food, service and atmosphere were 10 out of 10

Sooo, Waters Edge Winery & Bistro is such a beautiful spot with plenty of tasting options. This was the start of a girls’ day for us, so we didn’t eat much just shared an appetizer. We mainly came for the wine, and trust we had wine!

The staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed and chill. I’d definitely come back to try more of the wine… and maybe some more food next time.

Great local place

Excellent experience, excellent wine, and excellent food. The owner explained some of the process and was very social. Very bright and clean atmosphere. Great waiter. Best meal of our vacation. Would definitely recommend and go again.

Good experience

Good food. Amazing service.

Definitely worth the trip across the water! The ambiance is pretty nice. You have a choice between patio dining or tables/booths. Food was pretty good, but it could be better. The wines are locally made and pretty decent! We'll definitely be back.

Outstanding service wine and the food is exceptional.

Burrito and Dumpling went here for our anniversary the other week and had a mostly excellent experience. We had the brussels sprouts appetizer, which was phenomenal, and featured a hot drizzle and large, generous pieces of bacon on top. Burrito had her fav, filet, which was perfectly cooked, with a side Caesar salad and risotto. Dumpling 🥟 had the short rib, which left him disappointed, as it was dry, and was not a true bone in short rib, but boneless chuck. He mentioned the dryness to the waiter, and no one ever offered any remedy - it was like oh 🤷🏻‍♀️ and life goes on, which is not what you’d expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The risotto that came with it was the great redeemer of this plate - 😍like eyes roll back in your head cheesy, creamy perfection. Further, disappointing was the crème brûlée dessert. The sugar on the top was burnt to the point where it was inedible and tasted like burnt gross. Another saving point, the inside is spacious and the sangria is plentiful and delicious! We did a flight and our favorites were coconut and apple. We would come again, but avoid the short rib and desserts.

I recently hosted a birthday dinner here. I like to try new restaurants every year and I hadn’t been to Waters Edge yet. My girlfriends and I love good wine and food, so it looked like the perfect spot. We were a group of 12, so I reached out early to secure a reservation. My group number started at 8 but ended up growing. Waters edge was flexible with me but I did end up having to move my dinner time due to the change in group size (totally understandable!). I plan dinner events for work often and I was pleased with how this venue was eager to accommodate (especially for a Saturday night).

The evening of was excellent! The food was delicious and the service was extra attentive. There was a small hiccup with one item being out of stock and they went above and beyond to make up for that. I got the burrata sandwich— SO good! We also got the Brussel sprouts and fries as shareable apps. Everyone loved their food and the wine too. Lastly, the atmosphere is beautiful! Such cute decor! Definitely a perfect spot for a girls night or date night. I have already planned my next visit. :)

Lovely venue with some great food and wine options! Excellent burrata and Caesar salad. Fun wine flights - sangria flight is light and fruity, build your own flight is another good option - something for everyone. We especially enjoyed the almond sparkling wine, unique and well-crafted! Braised rib over risotto was perfectly prepared, and fries are nice and crispy. Brussels side, crab cake, and peach glazed salmon are great, too! Cheesecakes of the month were limoncello and caramel apple, and both are outstanding!

Loved it! Food is some of the best in the area, especially the risotto. I loved all the wine, specifically the sangria flight. Our waitress was amazing, and the owner spoke to every table that came in. Overall great experience and will definitely be back.