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Glass Light, Norfolk, VA

Glass Light

4.8
4.8
396 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American
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!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
    Zack Close
  • Catering
    Please email sale@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 396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Overall

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Best Ambiance

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Innovative

396 Reviews
  1. Maverick

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was superior. So well prepared, just excellent. Impressive. Service was also great. Knowledgeable, personable and professional.

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  2. NatM

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place for a special occasion - excellent food and service in a fun and unique environment. Where else can you stroll through a world class collection of glass art with a cocktail in your hand???

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  3. lisab

    Richmond

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. It certainly compares to many of the Michelin starred restaurants at which I have eaten. Everything was done to a t, our server was spectacular. And having an International quality Glass exhibition in and around the restaurant did not hurt. My only criticism would be that the cocktails were a little too heavy on the alcohol, but that may not be a problem for most people, haha.

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  4. Ann1960

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sophisticated cuisine. Interesting, well prepared, beautifully presented. Environment feels like a hotel lobby more than an intimate restaurant, but beautiful and unique.

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  5. vatraveler

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great experience! Food is top notch and service is very attentive.

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  6. BobB

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had dinner there last nigh for the first time, celebrating my wife's birthday. The ambiance is great. The service was prompt and efficient and both of our meals were excellent and well worth the price. We will definitely be back. The Glass Light is at the top of the downtown Norfolk restaurant list.

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  7. SamM

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The menu was extremely limited, the food was not very good at all, and they didn’t even bring anything out, such as bread to the table. I ordered the crab cavatelli and it was very bitter, like it had a combination of vinegar and lime juice. I ordered the meal size and what came out was smaller than would’ve been expected as an appetizer size… Which turned out to be a good thing. I would not recommend this restaurant at all

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  8. taneshaj

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was by far an amazing experience, our server Jamie was very knowledgeable and very friendly. The food and presentation was exceptional. Perfect setting for my 40th birthday the glass art gallery is exquisite. I will definitely be going back. Put this on your to do list, you WILL NOT be disappointed

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  9. Nat28

    Richmond

    71 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was fantastic and Glass Light has THE best desserts in town. The drinks were not made correctly, but that was quickly rectified. Things don't always go perfect but this place is quick to make adjustments. Fantastic for celebration dinners. 10 outta 10...as usual.

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  10. SirL

    Richmond

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tried a number of fine dining in the area. Hands down Glass Light and Chartreuse Bistro were tops.

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  11. PatC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have found our new favorite restaurant in Norfolk, Glass Light, the entire experience was wonderful, yes I would recommend it to all, we just had dinner the night before in another fine dinning restaurant in the city and Glass Light was a much better choice, have already forgotten the other restaurant exists. Have told friends and neighbors about our discovery, just sorry it took us so long to find it.

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  12. Missfoodie

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this is the place for foodies who enjoy exquisitely prepared food with attention to details & balanced flavors. The chilled corn veloute and peach and burrata were delicious & interesting. Our waitperson was very well informed about the menu & provided excellent service. Cocktails were beautiful and served in unique glassware. The museum with the glass art works that adjoins the restaurant/hotel space is a special treat. we were so impressed that we ate there two nights in a row.

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  13. RobertR

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A special place for special occasions. Everything well worth the cost. Ambience is extra special.

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  14. DaveE

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food! Professional knowledgeable discrete service. Ideal venue, everything a unique eclectic experience should be.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I truly love this place. The food and drinks were delicious!

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  16. Wonderful

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious. The service was wonderful. The cheeseburger I ordered was seasoned and cooked perfectly. My wife loved the ribeye steak. Perfect place for date night.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was truly an amazing experience. Everything about the visit was top notch! We are definitely going back to visit. This place is my new favorite restaurant in Norfolk!

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  18. SteveW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service , AWSOME presentation with a high quality product

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  19. DandD

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening celebrating with the family. Everything was amazing from the crafted cocktails to the tasty small plates and the delicious entrees. Super attentive servers made our night complete. Will definitely be back!🫶

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef’s tasting was excellent as always! Cannot recommend enough

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  21. Woodpecker10

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food but the dining room is very noisy. The glass museum is very interesting.

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  22. Suzy

    Richmond

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Halibut was tough and chewy indicating it was overcooked.

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  23. Chelsea

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything they serve here is top notch. Amazing flavors, knowledgeable and friendly service and the atmosphere is relaxing.

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  24. Matt

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Yikes. Our server was very sweet and actually the only employee who smiled throughout the restaurant during our time there. Seemed like a miserable place to work. Cleanliness was very good. Food was bland and not served hot - we saw sitting in the food runner area for quite a while. The Crispy Octopus was excellent. The Gem Lettuce salad was wilted and utter garbage. The GL burger was very underwhelming and the Halibut tasted like it was defrosted in a microwave. The prices were laughable… We would never return.

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  25. Caleb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was awesome. Our server was super nice and had lots of knowledge about the food. Definitely recommend

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  26. AlaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am so grateful to this place for making my 23rd birthday dinner one to remember. The food and drinks were phenomenal , the atmosphere was aesthetically pleasing, and the service was spectacular.

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  27. Tulip

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service outstanding. The ambiance wonderful. You are dining in an art museum.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place in town. Absolutely amazing food and cocktails

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  29. BrianC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Katie was attentive, friendly and conversational. Katie, the manager and chef all solved my wife's allergy issue. Katie joined in on our conversations when we asked her opinions.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Don’t delay the food and presentation here are fabulous.

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  31. JimT

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at Glass Light Restaurant during restaurant week in Norfolk and thoroughly enjoyed the food choices, the friendly service and the ambiance. Very reasonably priced as well.

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  32. AndreaK

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time visit to Glass Light and it did not disappoint. Amazing food, service, and cocktails. Prices were in line with the quality and creativity of the menu. Look forward to visiting again soon!

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  33. Robert

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    BEST experience I can recall!!! From the cocktails to the apps, dinner and dessert, the flavor and presentation were outstanding!

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  34. JoshK

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best place I’ve dined in Norfolk. Do not skip Glass Light?

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  35. Crickett

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You've got to try it! Get the octopus, get the steak and fries, tour the gallery!

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  36. ScottH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food In Norfolk and when combined with the ambience and service it is definitely a cut above any restaurant in the tidewater area.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic a place I advise any one to tryout

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere. Fantastic preparations by a true master chef!!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our second anniversary here and it was lovely! Food was great, service was wonderful, drinks were yummy.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef went above and beyond to accommodate our vegetarian diets. Best meal I’ve ever had in Norfolk, by far. Our server, John, was absolutely phenomenal, as well: knowledgeable, friendly, and totally charming. The cocktails were delicious and beautifully crafted. Great experience in a lovely atmosphere!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners

FAQs

Glass Light is rated 4.8 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 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
  • 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
    Zack Close
  • 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 sale@glasslighthotel.com for more information on event bookings.
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