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Intimate dining experience. - Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails, Norfolk, VA

Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8
4.8
328 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
At only 65 seats, Chef's has an intimate but edgy ambiance and an eclectic dining experience. Located on Colley Avenue, Chef’s Kitchen & Cocktails offers an upscale but comfortable, quality dining experience.

Please leave children at home and enjoy the atmosphere.
(ADULTS ONLY!)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Caribbean, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (757) 904-5885
  • Website
    http://CHEFSKITCHENANDCOCKTAILS.COM/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    2804 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
  • Area
    Norfolk
  • Cross Street
    Parking is located on 28th & Colley
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Menu

Appetizers

Kick off your meal with a tasty app

  • Chef's Popcorn Shrimp

    Buttery popcorn topped with seasoned deep fried shrimp. Dipping sauce

    • Calamari Bruschetta

      Crispy calamari, sweet peppers, pagnotta bread and lemon remoulade

      • Chef's Shrimp Cocktail

        Colossal, peeled and seasoned with Chef's cocktail sauce

        • Salmon Egg-Rolls

          Fresh salmon, scallions, Chef's sauce

          • House Wings

            Deep fried whole wings tossed in sweet spiced sauce

            • Chef's Bisque

              Cup or Bowl. Rich creamy soup, lobster and lump crab

              Salads

              Choose a fresh salad to enjoy with your meal

              • Colley Caesar Salad

                Romaine Lettuce, seasoned croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing

                • Grilled Mango Salad

                  Char-grilled mango, smoked pecans, red onion, tomato, benne seed vinaigrette on butter lettuce

                  • Chef's House Salad

                    Romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese with house vinaigrette

                    Mains

                    Our main course offerings

                    • Blow Blackened Salmon

                      8 oz. Blackened salmon, served w/ sweet potato, roasted vinaigrette brussel sprouts, brown sugar glaze

                      • Rack of Lamb

                        Pan seared with roasted bell pepper sauce, verde salsa, served with garlic mashers and sautéed asparagus

                        • Filet Mignon

                          6 oz. filet mignon, garlic mashers and broccolini

                          • Jerk Pasta

                            Garden peppers over creamy jerk penne pasta. add-on chicken, salmon or shrimp

                            • Seafood Mac

                              Grilled or deep-fried lobster roll over seafood mac

                              • Red Snapper

                                Deep fried red snappers, plantains and salad

                                • Shorty's Short Rib

                                  Chef's oh so short rib, sweet potato and bok choy

                                  • Surf N' Turf

                                    6oz Filet Mignon, Colossal Shrimp, half Lobster Thermidor & sautéed asparagus on a bed of dirty rice. Cajun cream sauce

                                    Sides

                                    Choose from one of our favorites

                                    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes

                                      • Asparagus

                                        • Brussels Sprouts

                                          • Bok Choy

                                            • Dirty Rice

                                              • Seafood Mac

                                                • Broccolini

                                                  Last updated: 15 October 2022

                                                  What 328 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.8
                                                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.7Food
                                                  • 4.9Service
                                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                                  • 4.6Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Virginia

                                                    American

                                                  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                                                    Best Service

                                                  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                                                    Innovative

                                                  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                                                    Romantic

                                                  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

                                                    American

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails offers an intimate dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Known for its creative cocktails and broad menu, this Norfolk gem is perfect for date nights or special gatherings. The ambiance is "cool and neo-smooth," making every visit memorable. Parking can be tricky, but the experience is worth it.

                                                  328 Reviews

                                                  1. Eva Marie

                                                    San Diego

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    I came here with my boyfriend for a date night. We got seated by the window in a nice, secluded area. Our waitress, Ashley, was very nice, attentive, friendly, and descriptive about the dishes. We ordered the salmon egg rolls and the bisque as appetizers which were seasoned to perfection. Highly recommend the bisque! It had lobster and crab in every bite. For our entrees, I got the jerk pasta with chicken and my boyfriend got the lamb lollipops (medium rare). My dish was amazing and so flavorful. The lamb was good but it was cooked well done but my boyfriend didn’t want to say anything about it. For dessert, we ordered the fried banana pudding and that was hands down delicious! We couldn’t stop eating it no matter how full we were. I would definitely go back to try some of the other dishes. We ended up paying about $180, which I think is on the high end but for the ambience and scale of the restaurant, it is worth it.

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                                                  2. Megan

                                                    Orlando

                                                    7 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    7 reviews

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Absolutely Amazing 10 out of 10 would highly recommended

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                                                  3. Melanie

                                                    Las Vegas

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    we had a wonderful dining experience! The food was delicious the service was outstanding. We will definitely go back.

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                                                  4. OpenTable Diner

                                                    Richmond

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    My husband and I were celebrating our 13th anniversary and we had a very wonderful experience at Chef’s Kitchen & Cocktails. The food and service are unmatched. We are looking forward to coming back really soon. They even surprised us with a free anniversary dessert! 

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                                                  5. Ashley

                                                    Richmond

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Today, Nov 1, is my birthday and I decided I wanted to try a new restaurant so we came here. The food was great. The service was great. Nice and quiet. I will definitely be returning in the future!

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                                                  6. Chanin

                                                    Richmond

                                                    10 reviews

                                                    vip
                                                    5.0

                                                    10 reviews

                                                    Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    This was my first time here and I will definitely be back! Went here for a girls night out with a friend and we enjoyed the food and ambiance. Portion size and flavor was good. Noise level was good, we didn’t feel as if we had to yell to speak to each other. A special thank you to our server Kae! He was very kind and helpful. My only feedback is concerning parking, though this is no fault of the restaurant. There is a parking lot across the street and street parking on the next block. Even with this, I will still return.

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                                                  7. Cassandra

                                                    Richmond

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 27 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The ambience was great. Nice place for a date night. Small but cozy. Food was delicious. We had the salmon bites which was delicious and the red snapper was good as well. The drinks were good as well.

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                                                  8. Valisha

                                                    Richmond

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Our Waiter K he was super sweet we will be returning. Great experience!!

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                                                  9. Darryl

                                                    Richmond

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    Dined on 24 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The staff was very polite and professional. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Me and spouse will definitely dine there again.

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                                                  10. Jessica

                                                    Tallahassee

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined on 18 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    This is some of the best food I’ve eaten in Norfolk! The cocktails are fantastic and the portions are huge!

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                                                  Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.8 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  23:30
                                                  Booked 12 times today

                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                  Google Map for Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails

                                                  2804 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Cross Street
                                                    Parking is located on 28th & Colley
                                                  • Area
                                                    Norfolk
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Wed–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
                                                  • Price
                                                    $50 and over
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    American, Caribbean, Italian
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Dining
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Business Casual
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    Private Lot
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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