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Norfolk Seafood Company and Oyster bar features fresh local seafood with a variety of oysters and is centrally located in downtown Norfolk. The mission of the Norfolk Seafood Company is to bring tasty seafood to locals and tourists, minus the trip to the Oceanfront. The menu features everything a good seafood restaurant should offer, plus all the sides. A cold beer, wine or a specialty drink from the bar rounds off any meal.
Grilled Mahi with Ginger & Lime, Roasted Parsnips with Chipotle Glaze, Santa Fe Quinoa Salad, Southwest Lime Vinaigrette, Cilantro
What 814 people are saying
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Virginia
Seafood
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Neighbourhood gem
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Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar is a downtown gem offering "super fresh oysters" and a "very appealing menu." Guests praise the "amazing" lobster tail and "top tier" food, while service is consistently "attentive and friendly." The atmosphere is cozy, with "great conversation and energy," making it a "wonderful dinner spot."
814 Reviews
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Michael
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great atmosphere. What more is there to say?
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Sharon
Pittsburgh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 May 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Bar service interesting and tasty. No trouble booking and lovely ambiance. Every dish we ordered was delicious. Pace was good and we never felt rushed.
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Chris
Richmond2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 May 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 3
Happy hour oysters were small and stringy and the shucker didn’t cut foot from shell.
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KIMBERLY VIP
Nashville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We loved it so much, we went back the very next night! Great food, great service, very appealing menu and prices seemed fair.
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Don VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Oysters were super fresh. All the dishes I tried were lovely. The bartender was very helpful and friendly. Great conversation and energy. My first time there and I’ll definitely go back next time we pass through.
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BRIAN VIP
Atlanta77 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I had a great dining experience with some standout dishes and a couple of minor hiccups. The Peri Peri Chicken Penne was packed with flavor—spicy, creamy, and perfectly cooked pasta. The whole red snapper was another highlight, fresh and well-seasoned, pairing beautifully with the tabbouleh rice and olives for a balanced and vibrant dish.
The margarita had a great taste, with just the right mix of tart and sweet, but it came with a bit too much ice, watering it down too quickly. A minor fix, but worth noting.
Overall, the food was delicious, and the experience was enjoyable. A solid spot worth revisiting!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was my 2nd time coming here and it was even more amazing the 2nd time. Service is amazing, food top tier. The lobster tail is an amazing experience here.
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Patrick VIP
Los Angeles702 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 3
Cozy restaurant in Downtown Norfolk. Interesting choice of menu.
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Art VIP
Greater Boston26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
A very quiet Sunday evening and the restaurant was pretty slow. Our server was very attentive and the food was excellent.
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Donna
Baltimore7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Eating here has always been a pleasure and a treat! The happy hour specials (OYSTERS!) are served by the great bar staff and table service has consistently been delivered with friendly non-intrusive style. Our favorite downtown eatery!
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FAQs
Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 227-6222.
Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 814 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.