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Gershwin's, Norfolk, VA
Gershwin's, Norfolk, VA
Gershwin's, Norfolk, VA
Gershwin's, Norfolk, VA
Gershwin's, Norfolk, VA

Gershwin's

4.2
4.2
196 Reviews
$50 and over
American
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Gershwin's is an upscale, slightly sophisticated bistro with music nightly and live entertainment Wednesday - Saturday, featuring classic American standards like Sinatra

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (757) 226-0814
  • Website
    http://www.gershwinsongranby.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Claude Barnett
  • Catering
    Contact us with your catering needs
  • Private party facilities
    Every Second Monday: Wine or Cocktail Pairing Dinners Every Third Monday: Drag Burlesque Available for other private events.
  • Location
    332 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1931
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Cross street
    Freemason
  • Parking details
    Street parking, meter enforced.Freemason Parking Garage
  • Public transit
    Monticello Tide Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Romantic

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Romantic

196 Reviews

  1. WesD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing. My favorite place in Norfolk. The music, the ambience, the service. All impeccable

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  2. JenniferC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious. We were there for a birthday and they made the birthday girl feel so special.

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  3. DerekD

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and ambiance are a wonderful nostalgic throwback to 1920s lounges. The bartenders' skills are spot on. One of my favorite places in the area. I need more locations like Gershwin's.

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  4. Nando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, nice music and fancy restaurant. Food is cooked as you ordered, and quantity is fair for the price. Delicious pasta dishes and the pork chop with mashed potato tasted really good. Wine list is too short. There are not many varieties. Overall, nice and recommended experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The food was horrible and the host was rude. Spent way too much money here. The building set up does not allow everyone to see the stage so please keep that in mind. Unfortunately no one seemed interested in the entertainer anyway. Management should do better. Also, it’s fun to dress up for a place like this, or at least how it is advertised. Maybe the restaurant should turn some patrons away due to dress….maybe that says something about how poorly business is doing

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The stuffed mushroom appetizer was good, hummus was just ok due to so many pickled vegetables (the flavor from those overtook the hummus). Our entrees were both pasta dishes. The mushroom ravioli was fine but the sauce was way too thick. Like the gravy on biscuits and gravy kind of thick. And since it was room temperature when I got it, the longer it sat, the thicker it got becoming coagulated. My wife’s “fancy” seafood pasta (the word fancy in the name of the dish was kind of a red flag, but whatever) was also pretty disappointing to put it politely. We’re all for “rustic” handmade pasta, but it was way too thick, and needed more cooking time (not an al dente issue either). The food is way too pricey to not be even as good as something you might get at a chain restaurant. However, the mock-tails were good though. As far as the service, the server seemed kind of over it in general. He was attentive, but I’m sure he wasn’t up to working that evening. But everyone in the building was overall friendly, greeting us when we got there, and saying goodnight as we left.

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  7. Whitney

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gershwin's is a gem restaurant in downtown Norfolk. Wonderful pianists and a great atmosphere with kind and attentive wait staff! The piano seating is fairly close to the piano stage and the playing is beautiful but of substantial volume so be mindful when booking your reservation that if you want quieter dining you may want to sit further back in the restaurant. I always opt for piano sitting and love being so close to the music and still can enjoy a conversation. An expansive liquor selection and apps and main courses are all delicious! Crab mac and cheese, duck, and carbonara were my most recent picks and they were all delectable!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Super expensive, no communication from waiter, awful cocktail, food took an insanely long time to come out

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Food not worth it. Ambience is awesome. Waiter wasn’t attentive or helpful. No silverware

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  10. SallyG

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food, service, and music at Gershwin's- great ambiance and one of the most beautiful bars I have seen. . .

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a party of four and started off with a round of drinks at the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable, and made quality cocktails. The music and atmosphere was great and very well suited for the 1920’s theme. Our server was very attentive and made great recommendations on food and drink. The food was great, and well worth the cost. The charcuterie board was a bit small for four people, but delicious. Definitely recommend, and will be going again.

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  12. SteveJ

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was great. Specialty cocktails were very good.

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  13. ChrisB

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere, friendly staff and cool music. Food was good but not outstanding. Would definitely go back and eat there again.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the duck confit, itbwas excellent.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    William was an amazing server. Food was amazing. Even with the piano playing the noise level was perfect to have a conversation. The homemade Limoncello was awesome.

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  16. VeronicaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the best chicken mushroom ravioli ever! Would eat there everyday if i could!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in we were blown away by this gem! The atmosphere was amazing. It is very very nice place to have a quiet dinner with your loved one or even come Ro enjoy drinks with friends after work. The menu is very diverse and offers something for everyone. The vegan meatloaf was out of this world! And the bartender pour hearty drinks so you might want a Uber. William our server was great! Can’t wait to go back!!!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my girlfriend and I first time there, we enjoyed the experience and ambiance. The aesthetics were great overall we loved it and will definitely be returning.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I was very disappointed. We made this reservation for my husbands birthday. They were having a special event. The day of the event I received a message from them stating they were canceling the event. I asked if they would be open for dinner since it was my husbands birthday and these were our only plans. They stated they are not open on Mondays. They never offered another reservation and seemed to not really care. This was going to be our first visit to this restaurant. Not how to make a good first impression with so many great restaurants in town.

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  20. Heather

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was phenomenal with both his food and cocktail recommendations! The pork belly was brilliant!

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  21. KayJ

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    I wish our first visit wasn’t ruined by the poor customer service we experienced. I definitely regret spending our time and money there. I did enjoy the live music and speakeasy theme though

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  22. Smiles

    Wilmington

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    William our server was exceptional & remembered us for dining there before the Pandemic.

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  23. Foodie

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    The service and ambiance with music were good however the food and drinks were extremely underwhelming and just sad. That will be my first and last time there.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Going again next weekend.

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  25. ElaineM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was just so happy so have vegan options. Look I don’t outwardly judge meat eaters and I know it’s very popular but not matter how fancy a restaurant thinks it is, there is nothing sophisticated, healthy, or admirable about violence and abuse of animals, especially when any dish has an alternative to carrion. Having said that, I know the consumer at present demands it and I had a lovely experience at this restaurant, the ambience, food, drinks and service were impeccable. Thank you

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  26. SheltonD

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gershwin’s is reminiscent of a NYC restaurant in my opinion. Great atmosphere. They are known for their cocktail menu of both modern and old-fashioned drinks. The piano can be a little loud if you’re sitting in the front, but it’s not too distracting. Great small business to support!

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  27. CelesteD

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu was not large but had some nice options especially if you are vegan. It was lively place with a lot of character. My party of 3 had a very good meal and it was fun.

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  28. PaulS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Really nice ambiance, downtown location. Upscale feel with moderate prices. Drinks are always fantastic, with an extensive and sophisticated cocktail menu. And the food was excellent. Our group had gumbo, short rib and salmon - and all of us loved our meals. Our server was great. This will absolutely be a go-to place for us going forward. Also, a really nice spot to just sit and have a drink at the bar.

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  29. Mynightout

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Overall a good experience. Food was good. Service was a little slow.

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  30. MargaritaG

    Richmond

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Staff was kind and helpful. Food was good. We tried a bunch of apps and cocktails.

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  31. Cheri

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    The ambiance was great. Tables were very small and crowded. Wait staff was not very attentive. It was nice to see once but I wouldn't go back

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  32. Bringonthecraftcocktails

    Richmond

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always delicious and the live music cannot be beat!

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  33. HollyO

    Richmond

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, service was superb. William did a fantastic job taking care of us and the food was phenomenal. Chef Ryan is a true master! Everyone in our party was thrilled with the food, and Chef Ryan even brought us a little extra before the main course to make up for the delay. The hummus and pickled vegetables were out of this world. Would definitely recommend!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Gershwin’s with friends last night. I loved the atmosphere. The service was wonderful and the drink menu extensive! Our meals were great and we will definitely come back.

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  35. NeeceH

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food Drinks Atmosphere! Went here to celebrate my late sister's birthday Really nice place Can't wait to return for the pianoist and live musician

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  36. rockermom

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    I returned a second time because the first time was excellent. Very disappointed this time. It was not a busy evening, yet it took 15 minutes for us to be greeted by our server. The server was very forgetful and not attentive. The food was not as good as the first time and I ordered the same items.

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  37. alainas

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    I celebrated my birthday and reserved a table for 8. Our food orders took over an hour and when we received our food it was not cooked well(gnocchi was salty and undercooked, pork entree had no Dijon sauce as mentioned in the menu). Our server was fantastic but the food was not. I had been here one other time and the food was great, so I’m hoping it was a one-off experience. We paid a lot of money to dine here and felt like it wasn’t worth the bill.

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  38. KTVick

    Richmond

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Gershwin's remains a mainstay of Norfolk's fun dining experiences. Thank you for being an integral part of the LGBTQ+ community. Think of Gershwin’s for your pre theater dinner or for a fun time out with friends. You won’t be disappointed and they have some of Norfolk’s best craft cocktails in their beautiful bar.

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  39. Laylay

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Disappointed in my most recent trip to this restaurant. I had reservations 645pm got there & seated 635pm. Sat for a hour 30 before we got entrees. My seafood pasta was extremely bland & noodles were soggy. My mothers ribeye steak was a bland & terrible cut, super thin & 70% fat. I don’t know why they buy such cheap meat then charge $60 for the plate with 1 side. Collard greens were saturated with vinegar & gross. Sucks this night was so bad wasted 2 hours didn’t even eat the food because it was gross left having to find somewhere else to eat . Never seen a manager guess they couldn’t bother to see what was wrong but they took the food off my bill , we Still ended up paying $60 for 3drinks & a tiny appatizer. The menu is different than the last time I visited back when it was good food & quality flavors & this place is falling off.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentine’s

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Gershwin's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 226-0814.

Gershwin's is rated 4.2 stars by 196 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gershwin's

332 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1931

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Freemason
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking, meter enforced.Freemason Parking Garage
  • Public transit
    Monticello Tide Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Claude Barnett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.gershwinsongranby.com/
  • Phone number
    (757) 226-0814
  • Catering
    Contact us with your catering needs
  • Private party facilities
    Every Second Monday: Wine or Cocktail Pairing Dinners Every Third Monday: Drag Burlesque Available for other private events.
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