Glass Light

4.7

551 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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
(757) 222-3033
Website
http://glasslighthotel.com/
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.

Location
201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
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

Oysters on the Half Shell$18.00
Daily Selection, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce
Eggs Perfect$16.00
Pasture Raised Salt + Arrow Farms Egg, Mushroom, Leeks, Champagne Sauce
Belgian Endive Salad$14.00
Mesclun, Belgian Endive, Candied Walnuts, Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Cranberry Vinaigrette
Pumpkin Soup$14.00
Caramelized Squash and Cardamom, Toasted Brioche Crouton
Beef Carpaccio$18.00
Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts, Balsamic Caviar, Whole Grain Mustard, Pecorino, Puff Pastry
Burrata and Apple$18.00
Apple Compote, Pepitas, Prosciutto, French Baguette
Crispy Octopus$25.00
Four Season Beans, Chorizo, Pickled Fresno, Garlic Aioli
Tuna Tartare$17.00
Wasabi, Yuzu, Red Verjus, Quail Egg, Rice Crisp
Wild Boar Ravioli$18.00
Braised Wild Boar, Pumpkin Purée, Mushroom Duxelles, Chocolate Jus

Mains

Japanese Eggplant$30.00
Eggplant Caviar, Jerusalem Artichoke, Fresno Pepper, Lemon Oil
Wild Mushroom Risotto$33.00
Arborio Rice, Mascarpone, Wild Mushrooms, Tartufaio
Seafood Pappardelle$36.00
Pacific White Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Baby Spinach, Lobster Sauce, Pecorino
The Salt+Arrow Ranch Roasted Chicken$38.00
Roulade, Breast, Celery and Black Garlic Purée, Tenderstem Broccolini, Sweet Potato, Sauce Robert
Duck Leg Confit$36.00
Potato Rosti, Red Cabbage, Cipollini, Squash Purée, Peppercorn Sauce
Pan Seared Rockfish$42.00
Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Parsley Pistou, Lobster Bisque
Seared Scallops$38.00
Pickled Carrot Purée, Apple, Pancetta, Cumin
Roasted Stuffed Quail$36.00
Parsnip Purée, Butternut Fondant, Braised Red Cabbage, Chicken Jus
Ribeye$57.00
Pomme Purée, Rainbow Carrots, Celeriac, Truffle Jus
GL Burger$20.00
Caramelized Onion, Camembert, Aioli, Brioche Bun, Pommes Frites

What 551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Innovative
Norfolk / Virginia Beach
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Glass Light offers a "unique dining experience" in Norfolk, combining artful presentations with delicious cuisine. Guests rave about the "innovative, beautifully presented dishes" and a "fantastic cocktail menu." The service is often described as "attentive and exceptional," enhancing the elegant ambiance. The adjoining glass gallery adds a remarkable touch.

551 Reviews

K
Kat
Rhode Island
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experince. Food, cocktail, and ambience all perfectly blended together. Staff was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!
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Ann
VIP
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and our dinner exceeded our expectations! The Executive Chef came to our table to welcome us and assist us with our menu choice. The service was first class and the bonus was to view the incredible glass museum inside the Hotel, after dinner.
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Begonia
Richmond
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, along with the wine and cocktails ordered. We sampled the menu extensively. Everything was enjoyable. Ren was our server, she was efficient and managed our large party well (group of 7), and it was great to see good team work with the manager, Darryl, who was helping his team. Darryl checked on our table too, took our additional orders and was able to secure our table request for our group (called ahead). Thank you for another incredible evening, our group had an awesome evening celebrating a birthday at a great spot downtown!
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Nicole
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a quiet, pleasant dining experience: amazing chefs, staff, and great food. I recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely fine dining experience in Norfolk.
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Jay
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Grilled Octopus, wild mushroom risotto!! Just excellent and they have a really nice wine list.
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Maureen
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was good,don’t remember are server I’m sorry she was helpful with our orders. Had the Quail and duck confit. Very good the flavors were delicious!
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Michael
Richmond
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice vibe. Good food. Nice art. Valet should be outside though. You have to park in a no parking zone, walk in to give the counter your keys, and hope they move it in time before getting ticketed.
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James
VIP
Tampa
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant whenever we are in Norfolk. Excellent food and presentation every time; great room where you can still enjoy table conversation; top notch service.
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Jason
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were lucky enough to get a table during the Grand Illumination and the food absolutely matched the beauty of the parade. Every bite of our meal from the pumpkin soup (that has the most amazing homemade croutons!) to the tuna tartare that was just melt-in-the-mouth delicious and the delicious scallops…every single bite was just amazing. I’m absolutely going to come back because I saw someone else get the GL burger and I NEED to try it! Looked amazing! Our server Christa was absolutely amazing. Extremely attentive but without being overbearing. Our drinks were always tended to and she was very knowledgeable about the dishes we were eating. The whole experience was just delightful from beginning to end.
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Kwasi
VIP
Atlanta Metro
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I want to start it by saying the food was fantastic. The executive chef from Zimbabwe knows exactly what he is doing. The seafood pasta was a perfect al dente with a perfect sauce to pasta ratio. The duck confit was crispy, juicy and not over cooked and the potatoes and cabbage was absolutely delicious. The staff is very particular about presentation. The oysters and crispy octopus appetizers were a win. The server Joanne was very professional.
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Glass Light is rated 4.7 stars by 551 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

Website
http://glasslighthotel.com/
Phone number
(757) 222-3033
Catering
Please email sales@glasslighthotel.com for more information on event bookings.

Glass Light

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Menu

Small Plates

Oysters on the Half Shell$18.00

Eggs Perfect$16.00

Belgian Endive Salad$14.00

Pumpkin Soup$14.00

Beef Carpaccio$18.00

Burrata and Apple$18.00

Crispy Octopus$25.00

Tuna Tartare$17.00

Wild Boar Ravioli$18.00

Mains

Japanese Eggplant$30.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$33.00

Seafood Pappardelle$36.00

The Salt+Arrow Ranch Roasted Chicken$38.00

Duck Leg Confit$36.00

Pan Seared Rockfish$42.00

Seared Scallops$38.00

Roasted Stuffed Quail$36.00

Ribeye$57.00

GL Burger$20.00

What 551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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