Mermaid Winery - Norfolk

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   LindaP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great small restaurant/winery. Amazing wines and the food and service were great. Not stuffy or pretentious at all. Cute outdoor space - too cold the night we were there- but in warmer weather it looks like a great place to hang out.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Cameron was a delight!! He suggested wine pairings for our food and was very knowledgeable. The food was very good as well.

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   jeffc

   Richmond

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on November 4, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Great night with friends.

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4. CG

   ChristineG

   Baltimore

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Really great food and wine! Our server was nice and professional.

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   MARILYNS

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 25, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Small place in Ghent. Hard to find. Food was very good, as was the service.

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   TRGG

   Jacksonville

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 12, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We were there in the late afternoon, after lunch & before Happy Hour & there were still two or more other tables occupied in this small place while we were there. My husband, not much of a salad guy, wants to go back for the kale salad, it was that fresh & wonderful! We also enjoyed the tuna bite nachos & hummus plate. We shared a new world and sweet wine flight as well. It was just enough and offered an opportunity to enjoy several wines, we found a couple to try when we return. We plan to go back and have the dessert fondue & some wine with a larger group. I have my eye on the lounge around the fire pit! Afterwards we enjoyed a harbor cruise just 10 minutes away, it was a wonderful pairing & how we celebrated our anniversary.

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   Antowan

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It my favorite restaurant for a reason. I love this place and the staff. I even joined the monthly wine club. This place is great for dates, family and even group events! I can highly recommend!

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8. AG

   ArthurG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   definitely recommend for exceptional lunch experience

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   NicoleB

   Tampa

   40 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Good Chardonnay. Nice location. Attentive server. Shrimp and grits were delicious!

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    ClaudiaO

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time, Cameron was wonderful and provided exceptional service!!!

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    MissSnoop

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Best Brussels sprouts ever!

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    Antowan

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff was amazing and food great. I even had the best waitress. Thank you Michelle you're awesome!!!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    We always love the atmosphere and wine/food selection. Great happy hour.

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14. SA

    SAFC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, especially the hot brie platter. Wonderful service from Nichelle! And it's not too loud inside, meaning you can actually have a conversation with friends. That's important to me as some places are just too loud to enjoy.

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    Mizmoll

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had the happy hour glass of wine, the spinach/avocado dip and the chicken caesar, which was big enough for a leftover salad. Always good food here!

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    JohnM

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A good meal and atmosphere. Our server helped immensely with our wine selection. We will be back in the future.

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    karlah

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    I ordered a wine flight and I’ve never seen a flight with such skimpy pours! It was barely enough to taste the wine. We also ordered a charcuterie board and they filled it up with dried fruit on chips. There was ONE piece of salami and ONE piece of ham. The cheese offerings was as skimpy as the wine flight tasting. My takeaway was that the restaurant is in trouble and they’re trying to get by with as little as possible hoping you won’t notice. And, it won’t be because of the skimpy pours!

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    AustinS

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, wine and atmosphere were Excellent! Only out shined by Sara who took Great care of us. We will be back very soon.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My experience with Mermaid Winery is always top tier! This place is definitely a hidden gem in the heart of norfolk. Food was amazing, I had the Shrimp & Grits, sparkling wine flight, and a glass of Mermaid “Seduction” wine also. Everything was fantastic, ambiance was lovely, staff was kind and knowledgeable. Will be returning back!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Eating outside is so enjoyable!

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    MattD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Loved the atmosphere and quaintness of the restaurant. The service was excellent and can't wait to sit outside when the weather is warmer.

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    LaurabethD

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Met a friend for lunch. Food was delicious and service was friendly and helpful while very courteous!

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    SoPoPoet

    New England

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    The food was quite good. However, the reliance on online menus accessed by QR scan is inconvenient, especially for senior citizens. Yes, the wine list is changeable and extensive, making printed lists a challenge, but to have to look at a huge array of choices in tiny print on one’s phone is kind of tacky. Also tacky was having NO Chardonnay available by the glass. You have to order a full bottle. What if the dinner wishes to have two glasses of wine (not the promoted flights), one white to start, and a red with the meal? And yes, you can take the unfinished bottle home, but what if you don’t want the rest of it? Service was a bit slow but these days we cut the staff some slack because of the employment situation generally. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Overall a great experience. Our service was great, just a little slower than we’d hoped it would be.

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    AmyB

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    I booked reservation to have lunch outside, and when I arrived there was no staff to find anywhere. When I was finally greeted I was told to sit wherever. Ok we did and did not receive any menus. When the waiter came to our table to order he said are you ready to order, well we don't have menus. He then brought us a menu to scan. We wanted to do a flight and those are not listed on the menu, so he told us the flights however didn't explain anything. My friend ordered a flight they didn't have any more printed cards for so he hand wrote the names on hers with no information. The flights were delivered with dirty glass holders. The rod iron base was dusty, had dried food, and I don't know what else. I brought this to the servers attention and he did change it out, but I could not believe it. We were a little worried to order food, but we decided to stick to a charcuterie board, however they were out of a lot of options. This is just unacceptable for a winery. Wine and cheese boards kinda go hand and hand. The outside space is really nice, but they are under staffed and clients were not staying long. It's a shame we used to love to come here. It has definitely gone down hill.

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    Tree3

    Richmond

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    I had visited the Virginia Beach restaurant on several occasions and was looking forward to a meal and wine before an event in Norfolk. The waitress knew nothing about wine and the food was mediocre. Such a disappointment!

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27. LD

    LaurabethD

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great overall. They were out of beet salad which is a mainstay

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    Evac

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The Mermaid Winery is always such a nice place to have a meal and a glass of vino. The staff is great and the food has improved greatly on the menu options. I would recommend this place to friends and family as it is very pleasant.

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    KoriP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful place, delicious cheese board, and amazing staff!! A must go!

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    SusanH

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything and everyone were awesome!! Will be back!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Needs more entrees but it was nice.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My first time and I love it! Love everything specially my waitress..,.was awesome experience!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Food wasn't good at all! Do not eat here.

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34. AM

    AuMI

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    We got a charcuterie board but it wasn’t too impressive and we weren’t expecting some of the items on the board. Staff not too personable, but there was potential there. Overall it was okay and will try again.

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    JessicaJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an exceptional experience! The service and ambience were outstanding, welcoming, friendly. We highly recommend coming to Mermaid Winery in Norfolk for a special dining and wining experience!

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    AaronB

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    One word to describe everything. The food, wine, service, and location were all Great!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve been to Mermaid Winery in Norfolk multiple times and have always enjoyed it. They have the best spinach artichoke dip in the 757, hands down! Always 5 stars.

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38. MB

    MeganB

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall4food4service1ambience4

    Food and wine were delicious but service was definitely lacking- it took over 15 minutes for someone to come to our table after we were seated and then another 15-20 minutes to get the wine we ordered. At the end of the meal (about 9:15) we were pressured to wrap up and leave (to include turning the music off in the restaurant) despite them not closing until 10 Not sure if I’ll be back

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39. AS

    AustinS

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual, we had a Great experience at the Ghent location. Great Food & Wine. Thanks!

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    notjames

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Major props to Mermaid Winery for being willing to seat two people outdoors at night in January. Temperature was 29/30F. They had a cabana with fire and a wind shield. It was lovely. The food was great, as always. Outdoor music was very loud, likely because no one in their right mind eats outdoors below freezing. Would do again.

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