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Byrd and Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.byrdbaldwin.com
  • Phone: (757) 222-9191
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
    Lunch Every Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Carlton Spurlock
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Byrd & Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse can accommodate private parties and events. Depending on your specific event & number of people, we can reserve the entire building, first or second floor, or the private dinning room for your guests. Our private dinning room can seat 10 - 30 guests, from wedding receptions to rehearsal dinners to birthday parties to corporate parties, we can provide an elegant venue and superb food and beverages for the most discerning palate.
  • Private Party Contact: Bill Rice (757) 222-9191

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Granby Street
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Our professional Valet team will be happy to take care of your parking needs while you experience a meal-to-remember!
A word from Byrd and Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse
A Traditional Steak and Chophouse restaurant had long been absent in Norfolk. With its opening in 2006, the Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse filled that void. Housed in the Circa 1906 building of the same name, the Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse was conceived and executed with a no-compromise… philosophy, rewarding guests with a memorable dining experience.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSteak
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
  • Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
Diner Reviews
  • "I went there to celebrate my husband. They gave us a special dessert,which made us happier. I like the elegant interior, the good price, the well-trained staffs, and their dishes of course. Now they have a restaurant week special every Sun. You can choose $30 or $40 preset dinner. They are really good deals."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "We went here for my husband's birthday a couple weeks ago and liked it so much we went back and took 2 special friends. They are from France and were very impressed with the wine list! Plus the food and service was great!!"
    Dined on 7/8/2014
  • "We have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and finally had a special occasion to give it a try. The food was absolutely outstanding. Every course was great and Emmanuel provided superb service! At our request he gave us a min lesson in wines and was extremely attentive, pleasant and professional. Can't wait to go back again!"
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "Wonderful special occasion restaurant. Best steaks in Norfolk. The crab mac & brie cheese is phenomenal. Our server was excellent and made good suggestions for wine and after dinner drinks."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "An outstanding meal - got the last special of the night - wonderful"
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "Outstanding as always. We have been dining here for the last 8 years and are never disappointed. Great wine list, perfect steaks, sides. No one compares in terms of value."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "The food was bland and the waiter did not seem interested in serving us. We started with salads and an appetizer, which were not impressive. I had the special they were running that evening, which was Soft Shell Crab. I had never had Soft Shell Crab before and after my experience with it at this restaurant, I will probably never try it again. It was awful. My co-worker, who has had Soft Shell Crab from other establishments, gave his meal a "C"."
    Dined on 6/10/2014
  • "First time dinner visit - we had heard about Byrd and Baldwin's reputation for excellence so we chose it for our anniversary dinner. Everything was excellent: steaks delicious, wine outstanding, service on the mark, and ambience just right. We weren't aware of the valet service at the time, but we found parking and access to be easy, even though we rarely drive into downtown Norfolk."
    Dined on 6/2/2014
  • "Our early dinner was fabulous. We felt pampered by an excellent server and the food was awesome."
    Dined on 6/1/2014
  • "Our new favorite restaurant, BY FAR! Food was excellent and Emmanuel took great care of us. This is true fine dining. "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. It is perfect for a intimate evening and wonderful food and the staff was knowledgeable and very accommodating. I must say that I have been there before but I need to go more often!!!!"
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "When you walk into what you expect to be a "fine" dining restaurant and the hostess is reading a paperback, then that should be your first clue. The second clue should be when a menu description lists an ingredient that you are excited about in a dish, and that ingredient turns out to only be a garnish. Being able to see into the mens room every time the door opened was a bit distracting and I'm still scratching my head over the large bottle of Scope on the countertop next to the sink. The steak was okay but not as thick as it should have been and not the same quality of beef that you get at a Morton's, Ruth's Chris or other such high end steakhouses. On a positive note, they have a really nice wine list and the service was very nice. "
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "Stick to the steak. Had read other review recommending the same thing. My husband still got the fish. It was fresh & tasted fine, it was served w/ risotto that had an odd flavor & it was expensive. If I'm splurging on a meal, it should be fabulous and my steak was. I gave the food 5 stars because it is a "steak place" and, as I told my husband, don't order fish at a steakhouse. Sides & appetizers were great. The decor was nice. The service was adequate, but I have higher expectations at this price point (he was v. friendly, but bread took forever which my children were not happy, hard to find wait-staff, salads were slow, etc). As a side note...I highly recommend their dirty martini (one of the best I've had in a long time)"
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "The food was great the waiter was excellent valet parking for only 5 dollars quite large selection of wine"
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Tthe food was terrible for the price. After seeing the steak , I knew that point I made a mistake of coming here. We usually go to Ruth Kris and I know now that this place does not compare. My steak was small amd it looked like it came out of one of tthose plastic wrapped streaks that was frozen foe years. I was so imbarris foe bringing my wife there on her special day."
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Instead of eating a grilled typical steak restaurants steak it tasted like fried steak, beige in color, no taste, nothing special. Steak at the Sheraton hotel was twice as good. I would pass this restaurant by."
    Dined on 5/7/2014
  • "The best restaurant in all of Hampton Roads. Worth the trip no matter where you live."
    Dined on 5/4/2014
  • "Byrd & Baldwin was fantastic! Great way to celebrate a quiet, personal event. "
    Dined on 5/3/2014
  • "Best Bison steak I have ever had. The restaurant has a somewhat formal feel which I found pleasing. There aren't may places to compare it to. Service is impeccable. "
    Dined on 4/30/2014
  • "I was not particularly impressed, especially when value for the money spent is considered. I could have gotten an equitable or perhaps even superior meal (steaks and vegetables) at Outback or some other such steakhouse for a fraction (likely a third) of the cost of B&B. The steaks were fair and suitable. However, the accompanying vegetable dishes left a lot to be desired. The broccoli was bland. The lobster and corn dish was most ordinary. Neither were very inspiring to the palate. "
    Dined on 4/25/2014
  • "Unbelievable steaks but pricey. Best steakhouse in Tidewater. Never had a bad meal here."
    Dined on 4/11/2014
  • "The food and service was excellent and it was our second experience at the restaurant. I would recommend it to friends and associates."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "From $5 valet parking to coat hanging a total classy act. Top of line steaks and wine. Dark wood internal finish. This is where you go for a special night out."
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "We had the 30 oz bone in rib eye and it was the best steak I have ever eaten and I'm from cattle country! Expensive but worth every penny."
    Dined on 3/23/2014
  • "One of the best filet's I have had. Quality of beef is outstanding. It is aged on premises. The asparagus and lobster Mac and cheese were also great! We definitely visit again."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "My wife and I had the Filet, and it was the best one that I have ever had. The mashed potatoes were incredible. I would recommend this resaurant to anyone looking for an amazing meal."
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "Excellent food great atmosphere easy to hold a conversation friendly service all around a fine dining experience"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Very nice service and staff. Stick with steak and do not recommend seafood selections as the tuna was not prepared rare"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "In celebrating our 10 year anniversary, we could not have been happier to dine at Byrd & Baldwin Bros. Our waiter, Ryan, was in training to be a sommelier and gave excellent wine recommendations in addition to waiting on us hand and foot and answering each question we had. We both had the soups, which were delicious. Our main course was steak, ribeye and filet. Both were delectable and melted in our mouths, and the crab mac and brie cheese was a fabulous side. The complimentary dessert was an unexpected surprise and a delicious combination of chocolate and strawberry. An amazing night, an amazing meal."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Absolutely amazing steak with crab and Brie Mac and cheese!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "This is our second time visiting Byrd and Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse and we were not disappointed. We had some friends in town and wanted to introduce them to the Hampton Road area with a delicious meal! Steaks were all cooked perfectly. Sides (corn and mashed potatoes) were delicious. Desserts were loved all around the table; key lime pie, cheesecake and creme brulee. Definitely recommend Byrd and Baldwin if you would love an impressive meal!"
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "Wonderful experience. Will definitely be visiting again on the next special occasion!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Very nice setting in Norfolk, didn't even know it existed. The wife really enjoyed the layout and the service was awesome. The food was right on par with every great steak place we've eaten. The only downside was sitting within direct view of the kitchen and right across from the bathroom but that's just being picky. We had a great night."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "We look forward to each visit. Staff is extremely professional and the food is outstanding."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "This place was truly amazing!!! Everything about it screams eat here!!! From our hostess to our Sommelier Chris it couldn't have been better!!! I would drive the 3 1/2 hours it took to get there again just to eat there,.. A true dining experience very romantic with a notable wine list!!! I took my fiancé and his friends there for dinner they have to Wagu steak which in itself is an experience! Their warm spinach salad was wonderful... What a fantastic evening!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "The steaks were to die for - I had the ribeye and it was cooked perfectly and every bite was a delight!"
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "While there was nothing notably wrong with the restaurant, except the level of service, I found it to be far too expensive for its location. I would expect to pay $200+ at a top steak house in New York, Chicago or other major metropolitan area but not in Norfolk."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "When we arrived it was slightly busy but were seated quickly. Additional members of our party arrived a few minutes later. We saw them and waved them over, but the hostess would not let them pass her without allowing her to check for their names on the reservation list, which was completely bizarre and rude. Once we were all seated, we ordered drinks and appetizers. Our waiter, however, refused to simply take our appetizer request and told us that we had to place our entire order at that time as they were "too busy" to try and deal with that inconvenience. The night continued in that way, leaving us feeling unwanted and unappreciated. We will not be returning to Byrd and Baldwin. We have been many times but this experience left us cold."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "My husband wanted to try someplace completely new (for us) for his birthday this year. Byrd & Baldwin was WONDERFUL! Our server Josh was great, the food was wonderful, and what I paid was worth what I received, unlike his birthday serveral years ago. While this will be a "special occasion" restaurant for us, we are already planning on taking a family member there for his 80th birthday. We will be back, no question about it."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Was not as busy as I anticipated for a Friday night, but that has been downtown Norfolk in my experience. Escargot, steak, and fish were prepared well and as requested. We did not care for the desert. Service was excellent, wait staff was ready available and manager came by and spoke with us. The seating was slightly uncomfortable, but did not take away from dining experience."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
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