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Glass Light, Norfolk, VA

Glass Light

4.6
4.6
544 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 544 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 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 in Norfolk offers a unique dining experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful service" in an elegant setting. Guests enjoy creative dishes, an excellent cocktail menu, and the added charm of an attached glass art gallery. While some found portion sizes small, the overall experience remains memorable and worth revisiting.

544 Reviews
  1. James

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Jason

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Kwasi

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. James

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 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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  5. John

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 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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  6. Mark

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful evening. Our waitress was very helpful and allowed us to enjoy the night prior to going to a concert. Next time we will just eat no concert needed. They paced the drinks and food so that we had a very relaxed dinner. The drinks were fantastic and the appetizers and meal were as well. The ambience is so fun with the Perry glass collection right there. We enjoyed our drinks and walked around seeing the art before sitting down to eat

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  7. Rasa

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant itself is beautiful, wine list is really good and deserts are a piece of art. And here comes however… Food did not meet expectations. It was not the first time I had crispy octopus there and I ordered it right away without checking changes in the recipe. Crispy octopus on baked beans was interesting to say the least. Octopus served to my friend was burned. Service was really nice, but rather slow.

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  8. Linda

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a happy place every time I visit. Treated like royalty, touring the glass museum before dinner, amazing flavors! I’ll be back🥰

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  9. Judy

    Richmond

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience and waiter were excellent. Food was tasty but portions very small. One salad, one glass of wine, and two small portion entrees came to $160 with gratuity. We left still hungry . Portions too small!

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  10. nicole

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    drinks 10/10, nice ambience really expected more from the food.

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FAQs

Glass Light is rated 4.6 stars by 544 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Glass Light

201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Additional information

  • Cross street
    City Hall Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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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