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219 Bistro, Norfolk, VA

219 Bistro

4.5 (566)
$30 and under
American
219 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
219 Bistro is centrally located in the vibrant downtown district of Norfolk VA. Open Wednesday - Saturday, offering Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm. Join us for the best outdoor dining in downtown Norfolk. Our menu features are sure to please everyone offering innovative appetizers, burgers, tacos and chef inspired entrées.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ben
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Cross street
    Brooke Ave and Granby Street
  • Parking details
    Our valet is available after 5:30pm and is located on Brooke avenue in front of our sister-restaurant, Byrd and Baldwin Bros steakhouse.Our expertly trained valets will tend to your vehicle while you enjoy an elegant dining experience.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 566 people are saying

219 Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
219 Bistro offers "excellent service" and flavorful dishes, making it a perfect spot for pre-show dining. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food, including the deviled eggs and bacon-wrapped figs. While parking can be tricky and some dishes may vary, the attentive staff and vibrant atmosphere create a memorable experience.
566 Reviews
  1. Kylie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated my birthday dinner here and couldn’t have felt more special by our waitress! Food was amazing and the service was great!

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  2. Mark

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here many times and it is always an excellent experience. We look forward to our next visit!

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  3. John VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West294 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Quick, personable, attentive service; food was flavorful, attractively presented, and good size portions. Parking was a challenge but lucked out and found spot on nearby street.

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  4. Karin VIP

    Virginia16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is excellent! It was a full house and very noisy since there was a very large party seated. The octopus appetizer is one of the best we have ever had and definitely worth the visit. Prices are towards the higher range…no alcohol, 2 mid priced meals, one appetizer and tip were over $100. Prime rib was good and Brussel sprouts were exceptional. Unfortunately, my duck confite burger was overcooked and tasted burnt. The fries were little tiny bits and hard like the leftovers. I didn’t complain because we were having such a nice evening and going to a Jimmy Buffet review at the Harrison Opera house.

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  5. Bill

    Virginia15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our visit to 219 Bistro. The staff was very accommodating in seating our large group together on a busy night. Servers were friendly, efficient and helpful with menu suggestions. The location was perfect for dining prior to event at Chrysler Hall. Plan to visit again.

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  6. Brian

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal and the pacing was great as we were dining there before a show.

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  7. Jennifer

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot to eat before seeing a show at the Scope Arena

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  8. tim

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An enjoyable dining experience. The service was great and our server was very helpful and nice.

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  9. Karen VIP

    Virginia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. Our server made a lot of great recommendations and was very attentive. Came back with bread twice since our dishes had a great sauce with them. 

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  10. Kristin

    Virginia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time here. Was excellent! Will definitely go back.

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FAQs

219 Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 416-6219.

219 Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for 219 Bistro

219 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Brooke Ave and Granby Street
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our valet is available after 5:30pm and is located on Brooke avenue in front of our sister-restaurant, Byrd and Baldwin Bros steakhouse.Our expertly trained valets will tend to your vehicle while you enjoy an elegant dining experience.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ben
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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