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Grain, Norfolk, VA

Grain

4.2 (550)
$30 and under
American
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Welcome to Grain Rooftop Beer Garden!

Enjoy Cold Brews & Rooftop Views in Downtown Norfolk - Grain is downtown Norfolk's scene-setting destination to unwind. With one of the best selections of craft beer in Norfolk, our rooftop bar offers a terraced patio with spectacular views of the Elizabeth River. Surrounded by the patio's landscaped trees and atmospheric lighting, sip a hand-crafted cocktail or craft beer socializing with guests and locals around the fire pit.

We are accepting Walk-ins only. We invite you to stop in an explore Norfolk’s only rooftop beer garden at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Grain as your dining destination! Heightened Covid-19 Prevention Procedures with Outdoor seating available (Weather Permitted).

Dining reservations are limited to 90 minutes to ensure all of our guests get an opportunity to enjoy Grain! Incomplete parties will be seated once all guests have arrived. Parking is located in Plume Street garage attached to the rear of the hotel.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (757) 763-6279
  • Website
    http://grainnorfolk.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Keith Nickerson
  • Private party facilities
    As the city's only rooftop beer garden, Grain is downtown Norfolk's scene-setting destination to unwind - perfect for private parties, celebrations or social occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Sara Wagner: (757) 763-6203
  • Location
    100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Parking details
    Our diners are welcome to park in Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN's private parking garage. The garage is located off of Plume Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • July 4th Patio Party

    $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable patio party at Grain, where we’ll fire up the grill for a spectacular cookout featuring a delectable 4-course menu, expertly paired with 4 refreshing craft beers. Enjoy guaranteed patio seating to soak up the vibrant atmosphere and savor each delicious bite while you celebrate with friends and family. As the sun sets, you'll have a front-row view for the breathtaking fireworks display lighting up the night sky. Don’t miss this perfect blend of flavors, fun, and festive fireworks—reserve your spot today!

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What 550 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Great for brunch

  • Virginia

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for brunch

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grain offers a "great food" selection with an inviting atmosphere, featuring a varied brunch buffet of seafood, meats, and breakfast items. The "excellent food and atmosphere," combined with live music and attentive staff, create a lively yet relaxed setting. Some guests, however, noted slow service and food availability issues during peak times.
550 Reviews

  1. Patrick

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prime rib starting only offered rare cuts of meat. Would have liked to have been able to get a medium cut. Myself and a large amount of others went to the omlete station ti get it cooked a little longer. Would like to have maybe mashed potatoes and rice as choices.. I came there last year but it was during breakfast at 9am this time 5pm

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  2. Aneela

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Would have appreciated if they could share the buffet venue. I wasn’t expecting brunch menu at 4pm. Even for that the food items were okayish not worth 40$ . Area where food was being served wasn’t kept clean.

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  3. Brandy

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time! I will definitely come again.

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  4. joaquin

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If you're thinking about going to Grain for a buffet event like Mother's Day brunch, don’t. Save yourself the time, money, and frustration. We paid over $100 for what turned out to be one of the worst buffet experiences we’ve ever had. Most of the food was either empty or ice cold. The carving station? A joke. The only thing that was warm… was the yogurt. THE YOGURT YOU GUYS. Drinks took forever to come out—how does it take 15+ minutes to make a classic mimosa? Our server was at least very honest about the bar being behind on orders, but what a tough spot to put your staff in. No sense in complaining to them either or asking for a manager or something crazy like that since it looked like they had help to go around. The live music? Way too loud for the space, and the guy’s commentary was oddly raunchy for a Mother’s Day event. Read the room, man. I’m sure their regular menu might be fine, but if you’re not a buffet place, don’t try to be one. It was painfully clear they couldn’t handle it. Grain really relies on the rooftop view to distract from the fact that the food, service, and overall vibe were seriously lacking. Next time, we’ll go somewhere that doesn’t try to coast on aesthetics alone.

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  5. Brooke

    Virginia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been here before but this time we did not have a great experience. There was barely any food at the buffet the entire time we were there. Drinks were slow and the ambience was terrible.

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  6. Lisa

    Virginia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love going to the Grain brunch. My reservation helped us go right in and we had a 5 min wait before we went to our table. However, next Mother's Day, I am going on Saturday. It was too crowded and the buffet was empty on one side. I was able to get few things, but it took about 20-25 min before fresh breakfast food came out. Things like dessert didn't get replenished until it was about time to leave. It was just the wrong day to go.

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  7. Nicole

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with many choices, reasonably priced, great setting and staff - a superb choice!

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  8. Rachel

    Virginia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. The brunch buffet had great variety (seafood, meat, breakfast items, dinner items), and they had a good selection of cocktails as well. The atmosphere was fun- very airy and open with lawn games and pool, and the live music was great! It felt upscale but not stuffy at all.

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  9. Denise

    Virginia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best brunch ever Christian is awesome, thanks so much

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  10. Lisa M

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was my first dining experience at Grain. I had reserved a table for their Christmas Buffet. I must say, I am very disappointed and will not be returning! The food was not very good at all! The beef and chicken were unacceptably tough, and the salmon was dry! Some side dishes were under-seasoned, others were salty! Also, there was not an adequate selection of desserts! The entertainment was atrocious! Just because we're in Virginia, doesn't mean that all diners only want to hear Country Music(complete with yodeling)!! It was Christmas Day and he didn't even perform any Christmas Carols!! Ridiculous!! It would have made more sense for management to book a singer/musician that had a broader, more sophisticated range and appeal!! Just sloppy!! I found no redeeming qualities at Grain! It was overall, a dismal dining experience not worth the price! I will not be returning!

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Grain is rated 4.2 stars by 550 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Virginia
  4. Norfolk / Virginia Beach
  5. Norfolk

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Grain

100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 9:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our diners are welcome to park in Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN's private parking garage. The garage is located off of Plume Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Keith Nickerson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://grainnorfolk.com/
  • Phone number
    (757) 763-6279
  • Private party facilities
    As the city's only rooftop beer garden, Grain is downtown Norfolk's scene-setting destination to unwind - perfect for private parties, celebrations or social occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Sara Wagner: (757) 763-6203

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