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Glass Light, Norfolk, VA

Glass Light

4.8 (589)
$31 to $50
French American
201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tichafa Chingombe
  • Catering
    Please email sales@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 589 people are saying

Glass Light 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Glass Light offers "excellent food, service and setting" with a focus on innovative cuisine and artistic presentation. Diners rave about the "moist" and flavorful game dishes, "crispy octopus," and "delicious scallops." The ambiance is enhanced by museum-quality glass artwork, making it "a unique place for a special event or just a rewarding night out."

589 Reviews
  1. Della

    Richmond14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinning experience. My friend and I opted for 2 small plates each. It was just enough, beautifully prepared and delicious! The service was very good as well!

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  2. Robo

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We did the tasting menu, the Chef and Sous Chef very personable and informed you about the dishes. My wife was pregnancy. They make sure all the dishes she could eat and and made modifications if necessary. The presentation was great along with the taste and flavors of the food. Some of the best food I’ve had in the Norfolk/Virginia beach area, will definitely be coming back!

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  3. Jonathan

    Philadelphia33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and setting. One of the best places to eat in downtown Norfolk.

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  4. Lelia VIP

    Richmond5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delightful. We had a great group of friends, service was exceptional, advice/explanation on food was precise and aided in selection, and food was extremely excellent. We will return again.

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  5. Zach

    Richmond3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tichala is amazing! He recognized us from our Chef's counter meal and cam over to say hi. Can't wait to go back!

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  6. Susan VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great spot for dinner before a show at Chrysler Hall.

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  7. Karminna

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter and the bartender were excellent at attending every want. We really wanted a fruity martini and they delivered a delicious drink 🍸 😋 A birthday sign was there to celebrate our friends birthday. And her dessert was brought out with a candle. They tended to every detail. Highly recommend!

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  8. kenan VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Quail - I’m a huge lover of all game and I have honestly never tasted such a delicious preparation - it can easily be dry but this was moist with light glaze served with root veggies and greens - I’d go back just for the parsnips 😉

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  9. Carolyn VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Glass Light. The food is fantastic. My husband and I ordered the Japanese eggplant appetizer along with the salad with candied walnuts, greens and bleu cheese. Delicious! He had the chicken as a main and I had the scallops. Both were prepared beautifully. Creative, tasty and ample, except, I will say that for $38.00 they should provide you with more than 3 scallops. They were large and delicious, but 5 would have been more of what I was expecting. However, other than that, everything was as close to perfect as possible. We ordered the chocolate tart for dessert and it was lovely. Scrumptious! I would definitely go back. It's a beautiful restaurant with terrific service and exceptionally prepared food. Go! You'll enjoy it.

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  10. Kelly

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my go-to restaurants in Norfolk. Delicious and great ambience. Love the glass sculptures.

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Glass Light is rated 4.8 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Tichafa Chingombe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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