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Glass Light, Norfolk, VA

Glass Light

4.6
4.6
557 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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 557 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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.

557 Reviews
  1. Georges

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GL was an awesome experience. From the time walked in my and wife and knew it was going to be a vibe. The ambience, the service, servers and the food - OMG. Had the opportunity to talk the chefs as they checked on us. GL chefs and crew thank you for great evening. Definitely recommend and will make my way back there soon.

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  2. Zenos

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Took an associate as a “date” to go undercover and review. First and foremost I want to say, the ambiance, seating and service were all impeccable. They were welcoming, cozy, great. Now the issue moved on to the food and drinks. Ordered a whiskey sour (which wasn’t bad considering the bartender delivered them and informed me he used the last of my preferred whiskey) my dates drink was like a pink lady or something of the sort. Did not match the description, it battled itself within that glass between the strawberry, pineapple and chocolate. Its identity was akin to John from “Split” to be honest. Tried another drink, not memorable at all. In the end my associate settled for a Shirley temple. For appetizer, we went with the crispy squid. The dish was fun to look at it, the squid was actually perfectly cooked, however we both stared at it for a minute agreeing that “instructions were unclear” due to the fact that the architecture of the dish was two levels and we weren’t informed we could eat below the blue disk in the bowl which looked plastic. Still a fun dish, but would’ve been nice to have known before digging in. Mains: I opted to try their duck confit, with my associate going for the seafood parppadelle. The duck was bland, there was no makeup or jewelry or perfume for that matter, which isn’t an issue when it comes to duck. My problem with it, however, was that the duck didn’t even have any clothes on. Not a hint of flavor or seasonings. It didn’t appeal in the plate either. I could only taste what I assumed was the steel of the frying pan and residual grease kept behind to be drizzled over it. For the seafood parppadelle, it looked fun. That’s all I can say. My associate was displeased so much, that I offered to switch dishes, which she agreed and ended up finishing the Duck. She exclaimed that the duck had more flavor, ironically, than the seafood parppadelle and I must concur. The parpadelle was 90% cooked, mussels and shrimp lacked flavor. Overall 5/10

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  3. Chuck

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each member of the staff was excellent with great hospitality skills. Our meal was exceptional. We travel often and eat at many nice restaurants. This is truly one of the very best restaurants in Norfolk,.

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  4. Jean

    VIP

    Rhode Island

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks are quite small. Soup was great. Burrata salad was also. My husband’s burger was tasty. Fries also! My eggplant dish was not good at all. Veggies were lukewarm and not cooked well. The Eggplant was so mushy. They did take it off the bill. Waiter was good but busy.

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  5. Jean Marie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff professional and nice. Like the setting. Food we'll presented. I have been there in the past.

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  6. Ryan

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live dining here! It feels like we’re out in New York City, but still home in Norfolk

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  7. Kat

    Rhode Island

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experince. Food, cocktail, and ambience all perfectly blended together. Staff was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

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  8. Ann

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and our dinner exceeded our expectations! The Executive Chef came to our table to welcome us and assist us with our menu choice. The service was first class and the bonus was to view the incredible glass museum inside the Hotel, after dinner.

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  9. Begonia

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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  10. Nicole

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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FAQs

Glass Light is rated 4.6 stars by 557 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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