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Glass Light, Norfolk, VA

Glass Light

4.7
4.7
549 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American
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Glass Light

4.7
$31 to $50
French American
Norfolk

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Traditional hotel dining is completely redefined at the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. Focused on serving the highest quality ingredients, including seasonal and locally sourced produce and herbs, our restaurant, bar, and communal dining program are a standout among the dining scene of Norfolk on Granby Street. Indulge your senses in artistic, open spaces enhanced by beautifully prepared and presented dishes. Experience an elevated take on casual dining at the Glass Light Hotel!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (757) 222-3033
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tichafa Chingombe
  • Catering
    Please email sales@glasslighthotel.com for more information on event bookings.
  • Area
    Norfolk
  • Cross Street
    City Hall Ave
  • Parking details
    You can choose to park in the Bousch Street Garage and we will validate your ticket for you at the Host Stand.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 549 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Innovative

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Glass Light offers a "unique dining experience" in Norfolk, combining artful presentations with delicious cuisine. Guests rave about the "innovative, beautifully presented dishes" and a "fantastic cocktail menu." The service is often described as "attentive and exceptional," enhancing the elegant ambiance. The adjoining glass gallery adds a remarkable touch.

549 Reviews
  1. Begonia

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, along with the wine and cocktails ordered. We sampled the menu extensively. Everything was enjoyable. Ren was our server, she was efficient and managed our large party well (group of 7), and it was great to see good team work with the manager, Darryl, who was helping his team. Darryl checked on our table too, took our additional orders and was able to secure our table request for our group (called ahead). Thank you for another incredible evening, our group had an awesome evening celebrating a birthday at a great spot downtown!

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  2. Nicole

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a quiet, pleasant dining experience: amazing chefs, staff, and great food. I recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely fine dining experience in Norfolk.

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  3. Jay

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Grilled Octopus, wild mushroom risotto!! Just excellent and they have a really nice wine list.

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  4. Maureen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good,don’t remember are server I’m sorry she was helpful with our orders. Had the Quail and duck confit. Very good the flavors were delicious!

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  5. Michael

    Richmond

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice vibe. Good food. Nice art. Valet should be outside though. You have to park in a no parking zone, walk in to give the counter your keys, and hope they move it in time before getting ticketed.

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  6. James

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant whenever we are in Norfolk. Excellent food and presentation every time; great room where you can still enjoy table conversation; top notch service.

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  7. Jason

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were lucky enough to get a table during the Grand Illumination and the food absolutely matched the beauty of the parade. Every bite of our meal from the pumpkin soup (that has the most amazing homemade croutons!) to the tuna tartare that was just melt-in-the-mouth delicious and the delicious scallops…every single bite was just amazing. I’m absolutely going to come back because I saw someone else get the GL burger and I NEED to try it! Looked amazing! Our server Christa was absolutely amazing. Extremely attentive but without being overbearing. Our drinks were always tended to and she was very knowledgeable about the dishes we were eating. The whole experience was just delightful from beginning to end.

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  8. Kwasi

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I want to start it by saying the food was fantastic. The executive chef from Zimbabwe knows exactly what he is doing. The seafood pasta was a perfect al dente with a perfect sauce to pasta ratio. The duck confit was crispy, juicy and not over cooked and the potatoes and cabbage was absolutely delicious. The staff is very particular about presentation. The oysters and crispy octopus appetizers were a win. The server Joanne was very professional.

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  9. James

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was awful! Great food and wine selection, but the service was very lacking as if no one was trained for a fine dining experience.

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  10. John

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vegetarian had several choices, and server was helpful pointing out choices. Meat eater found something he loves that is rarely on the menu. Original menu choices. Delicious food. Hostess and server were friendly. Other staff were unobtrusive. Diverse group of diners from young to older adults. Dress was casual (jeans) to dressed up (suits/blazers). Glass gallery makes this a unique and unforgettable restaurant.

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Glass Light is rated 4.7 stars by 549 OpenTable diners.

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Glass Light

4.7
$31 to $50
French American
Norfolk

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Glass Light

201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    City Hall Ave
  • Area
    Norfolk
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    You can choose to park in the Bousch Street Garage and we will validate your ticket for you at the Host Stand.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tichafa Chingombe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (757) 222-3033
  • Catering
    Please email sales@glasslighthotel.com for more information on event bookings.
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