Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar

4.7

783 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(757) 227-6222
Website
http://www.norfolkseafoodco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Please contact our events manager for more information events@rz-restaurants.com
Private party facilities
Please contact our events manager for more information events@rz-restaurants.com

Location
111 Tazwell St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Neighborhood
Norfolk
Cross street
Granby St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

FRIED OYSTERS$14.00
Eight Oysters Served with a Sweet & Spicy Aioli
BUTTERMILK MARINATED CALAMARI$14.00
Tossed with Parmesan & Cherry Peppers. Served with Lemon Basil Remoulade
SMOKED CLAMS$17.00
Succulent Clams in a Smokey Cream Sauce, with Chorizo, Spinach, Leeks & Potatoes. Served with Grilled Sourdough
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER$16.00
Spinach, Bacon, Parmesan, Onion, Pernod
SCOOBIES$24.00
Cheapeake Bay Blue Crab Claws, White Wine, Garlic Butter, Chili Flakes, Green Onion, Toast Points
LOBSTER EMPANADAS$17.00
Pastry Stuffed with Chorizo, Peppers, Onions, Roasted Corn & Chipotle. Topped with Salsa Verde, Pickled Red Onions, & Lime Crema
BAKED BRIE$18.00
Warm Brie Wrapped in Puff Pastry with Smokey Tomato Jam, Pickled Red Onion and Arugula Salad with Pork Lardons, Balsamic & Roasted Red Peppers
CORN & LOBSTER FRITTERS$13.00
Fritters with Chili Thread & Key Lime Aioli
HOT HONEY BRUSSELS$12.00
Warm Brussels Sprouts, Dried Cherries, Goat Cheese, Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Chopped Bacon, Hot Honey
CLAMS CASINO$15.00
Bacon, Bread Crumbs, White Wine, Shallots, Peppers, Parmesan
TUNA CARPACCIO$17.00
Wasabi-Avocado Aioli, Pickled Daikon Radish, Sesame Oil, Ginger, Cilantro, Wonton Crisps

Soup

SHE CRAB BISQUE$11.00
Jumbo Lump Crab & Sherry
- Cup$11.00
- Bowl$14.00
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER$10.00
Clams, Bacon, Potatoes, Cream, Herbs
- Cup$10.00
- Bowl$13.00

Salads

HOUSE SALAD$10.00
Carrots, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cheese
CAESAR SALAD$12.00
Classic Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese
NICOISE SALAD$19.00
Seared Tuna, Pickled Mustard Seed Dressed Potatoes, French Beans, Kalamata Olives, Smoked Trout Vinaigrette
SEAFOOD COBB SALAD$31.00
Blackened Shrimp, Scallops & Tuna with Bacon, Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese & Honey Mustard

Entrées

SCALLOPS IN A BACON JACKET$36.00
Goat Cheese and Baby Button Mushroom Risotto, Fresno Pepper Agrodolce, Brown Butter Pepitas
SHRIMP & GRITS$28.00
Ancho Chili Spike Heirloom Grits, Grilled Red Cabbage, Smoked Pimento & Corn Relish, Tobasco Cane Syrup
LOBSTER DINNER$42.00
Pot Liqueur Succotash with Pork Lardons, Gouda Cheese Grits, Herb Salad with Charred Tomato Vinaigrette and Drawn Butter
BLACKENED SALMON OSCAR$36.00
Béarnaise, Jumbo Lump Crab, Buttered Fingerling Potatoes, Asparagus
FRIED CATFISH$27.00
Stone Ground Cheese Grits, Braised Collards, Key Lime Remoulade
SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA$35.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Peppers, Onions, White Rice
NEW YORK STRIP$39.00
Steak Fries, Grilled Asparagus & Bordelaise
CRAB CAKE$33.00
Buttered Fingerling Potatoes, Matchstick Vegetable Mélange, Whole Grain Mustard Béchamel
PERI PERI CHICKEN PENNE$26.00
Romesco Cream Sauce, Blistered Pearl Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, Parmesan
VEGAN CURRY$21.00
Red Curry Coconut Sauce, Rice, Zucchini, Peppers, Onions, Squash, Herb Salad with Charred Tomato Vinaigrette

What 783 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Romantic
Virginia
Seafood
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Romantic
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar offers a delightful seafood experience with "amazing food" and a "great atmosphere." Highlights include the "fried to perfection" oysters and a standout key lime pie. While service is often praised as "excellent," occasional service delays have been noted. Overall, a popular choice for seafood lovers.

783 Reviews

J
Jake
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a top tier downtown restaurant at an affordable price point.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary and we weren't disappointed. The food was delicious and the portion was huge. The jambalaya was too spicy for us but the rest -- calamari, Rockefeller oysters, flounder and lobsters -- was superb! They even served us candle lit chocolate mouse on a platter with "Happy Anniversary" on it. What a nice surprise! Kudos to our excellent server, Daniel, who was so attentive.
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Jake
Richmond
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily the best seafood dinner in downtown Norfolk. Very affordable and the restaurant is beautiful.
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Bill
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. Would have been nicer if my wife and I did not need to sit next to the bar when the rest of the restaurant was empty when we arrived
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joseph
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and our server, Bretney, was awesome. Her recommendations were delicious. We can't wait to go there again.
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Pamela
Grand Rapids
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First time here visiting from Michigan. Ordered Crab Cake Entree and spouse ordered Flounder. Both very good. We dined at the bar with great, friendly service.
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Chelsea
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our experience at Norfolk Seafood Co. The ambiance was fantastic and our server was so attentive. The food was great, especially the lobster empanadas and roasted Brussels sprouts. I enjoyed the seafood salad although I was it was over a different lettuce than shredded iceberg. Otherwise everything was fantastic!
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D S
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We are huge fans of this restaurant! The food is consistently delicious, skillfully prepared, and beautifully presented. The service folks are attentive but not intrusive. One thing-- you can't get the "Happy Hour specials" ( drinks & appetizers) unless you sit at the bar. So we did for our cocktails, then moved to our table. Very enjoyable meal
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Bernadette
Richmond
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had several delicious items, and excellent service. The music was a little too loud at times, but other than that, a very nice evening.
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CharleneM
Richmond
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As an cultured, educated and experienced person, I was taken aback by the repeated references to no balloons and $25 cake fee for our large party of 10. Once you state the policy, and it is agreed upon, no need to continue to belabor the point. It comes across as bias and is unwelcoming. Other than that, our large party was treated well, we enjoyed the server, who was very kind and patient. The food is always good and hot.
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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 4.7 stars by 783 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar

111 Tazwell St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Granby St.
Neighborhood
Norfolk
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.norfolkseafoodco.com/
Phone number
(757) 227-6222
Catering
Please contact our events manager for more information events@rz-restaurants.com
Private party facilities
Please contact our events manager for more information events@rz-restaurants.com

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Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Virginia

CRAB CAKE

SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA

FRIED OYSTERS

Raw Bar

PEEL & EAT SHRIMP$25.00

SNOW CRAB LEGS$45.00

SHELLFISH SAMPLER$77.00

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL$17.00

CRAB MEAT COCKTAIL$18.00

Appetizers

FRIED OYSTERS$14.00

BUTTERMILK MARINATED CALAMARI$14.00

SMOKED CLAMS$17.00

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER$16.00

SCOOBIES$24.00

LOBSTER EMPANADAS$17.00

BAKED BRIE$18.00

CORN & LOBSTER FRITTERS$13.00

HOT HONEY BRUSSELS$12.00

CLAMS CASINO$15.00

TUNA CARPACCIO$17.00

Soup

SHE CRAB BISQUE$11.00

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER$10.00

Salads

HOUSE SALAD$10.00

CAESAR SALAD$12.00

NICOISE SALAD$19.00

SEAFOOD COBB SALAD$31.00

Entrées

SCALLOPS IN A BACON JACKET$36.00

SHRIMP & GRITS$28.00

LOBSTER DINNER$42.00

BLACKENED SALMON OSCAR$36.00

FRIED CATFISH$27.00

SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA$35.00

NEW YORK STRIP$39.00

CRAB CAKE$33.00

PERI PERI CHICKEN PENNE$26.00

VEGAN CURRY$21.00

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