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Glass Light, Norfolk, VA

Glass Light

4.8 (598)
$31 to $50
French American
201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:30 PM
Booked 10 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 598 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Innovative

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Glass Light in Norfolk offers an outstanding dining experience with "exceptional chef and team," praised for "artistic and scrumptious" dishes. The "service is wonderful," led by knowledgeable staff. Guests enjoy "unique combinations of fresh, local food" and "innovative presentations." The restaurant's ambience, featuring impressive glass art, adds to a "rewarding night out."
598 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time dining at Glass Light, and I can't wait to go back again! This place is absolutely stunning! The art gallery, the main area, everything feels delightful and luxurious. Every staff member is friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, and attentive - ESPECIALLY our server Ren! Ren had excellent suggestions for dinner as well as wine pairings, and their overall service was IMECCABLE. And the food. MY GOD! The crispy octopus appetizer is mandatory. I have had the scallops - perfectly cooked, the ribeye - melt-in-your-mouth meat, and on this occasion I tried the duck leg - WOW! Next time I go I will have a very hard to decision to make. It's all so, so, so good!!!

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  2. Nicole

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Dining Experience ✨ I had the pleasure of dining here yesterday, and everything—from start to finish—was exceptional. Our waitress was truly a gem: attentive, observant, and impressively knowledgeable about the menu, cocktails, wine pairings, and even subtle details that elevated our entire experience. Her thoughtful recommendations showed a true passion for hospitality. The food? Absolutely perfect. Each course was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The duck was a standout, cooked to perfection, and complemented perfectly by the wine she suggested. Next time, I might add an extra appetizer or a side—only because everything was that good and I wanted to taste even more. The ambiance was elegant yet comfortable. If I could offer one tiny suggestion, it would be to have just a touch more background music—something smooth, perhaps jazzy or with a lounge feel, to complete the vibe. But truly, from the cocktails to the appetizers to the entrées and wine, everything was on point. We left happy, full, and already talking about when we’ll be back. Thank you again for such a memorable night—and a special thank you to our exceptional server. See you soon! Merci Nicole Lafleur Vt/Mtl

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  3. Anil VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, but service was slow. I booked for a special occasion which was fully detailed in OpenTable, but upon arrival the server was unaware. Furthermore, the server’s attentiveness did not match the restaurant’s price point and wine was provided after the entree was almost completed.

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  4. Kathryn VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The selections for dinner we made were exquisite! The CHEF and his Team are exceptional, the dishes presentations were a work of ART and scrumptious. The restaurant offers a 5 gourmet experience. A Michelin Star meal!

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  5. Howard

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Although Carrot Cake while good, not your traditional carrot cake and was therefore a little lacking. John our server was extra attentive and treated us as we would like to be treated.

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  6. Cannon

    Richmond4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. We enjoyed the salt and pepper ship. My wife loved the GL Burger. I was disappointed in the duck I ordered. It appeared I got the 2 edge cuts off the breast with more fat than duck. Wonder who got the middle...

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  7. Lori VIP

    Richmond34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at the Chef's table and Chef Jeffrey was wonderful!

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  8. Mark VIP

    Richmond75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a superb Mother's Day Brunch! Our entree selections could not have been more eye-pleasing nor tasty; service met its usual high standard of excellence. Norfolk's best restaurant...

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  9. Michael

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glass Light is the best restaurant in Norfolk, hands down. Often times progressive chefs fail to strike a balance between innovation and the food actually tasting good and being appropriately portioned. Other restaurants downtown think making an entree $75 automatically means they're providing luxury. Chef Chingombe's dinner menu offered interesting takes on both classic and unique combinations of incredibly fresh, local and seasonal food. All while being reasonably priced. You can tell he loves what he does, and you will love what he and his team prepare. Service was wonderful as always. Katie was engaging, knowledgeable and attentive without making us feel rushed. Thank you for another perfect night out with my husband.

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  10. Della

    Richmond14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    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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Glass Light is rated 4.8 stars by 598 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:30 PM
Booked 10 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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