Glass Light Restaurant

Let me start off by saying I've been here before and it's getting more popular so I would recommend making reservations. The food is absolutely amazing and if you get the chance to sit at the chef's counter he is a wonderful host. Will definitely keep coming back.

Anyone can take a stunning photograph if they were plopped in an Alpine vista with an expensive camera. A real photography competition should give everyone the same camera and routine view and see who could produce the most moving result. This restaurant reminds me of the former - yes top ingredients and weirdly purposed food (ie mozzarella foam or custard pyramids) can impress but the composition of flavors and textures was underwhelming. Rating this place for what it is, a fancy restaurant, it’s okay which is what 3 stars mean. I’m in no hurry to go back.

Exquisite food in an upscale venue. The Glass Light Restaurant resides on the ground floor of the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, a newly-opened Marriott property right on Granby Street in the heart of the downtown district. Michelin-star executive chef Serge Gouloumes has come up with a brilliant menu to fit the upscale, boutique feel of the property. To be short, the food is awesome. Fresh, locally-sourced, and to the maximum extent possible - organic ingredients are expertly prepared into visually appealing, delicious dishes. Portions are well-sized - you will not leave feeling hungry or feeling overly full. This is quality over quantity - you will not be served the massive portions that seem to dominate the U.S. food scene. The staff are prompt, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Although on the ground floor of the hotel, I did not feel that the proximity to the "lobby" negatively affected my dining experience. The ambiance was warm and intimate, with adequate lighting and comfortable seating. The dress code is advertised as casual. However, business casual is probably more appropriate given the setting (this is especially true on a prime time dinner slot time like Friday/Saturday evening). There were people wearing jeans on a Friday night, but it was not the majority of patrons. Being the hotel restaurant, it is open all day. You can probably walk-in at most times, but I would recommend reservations for Friday and Saturday evenings, and holidays or other special events. At the time of this writing, there were very few reviews on Google (or information in general). I have posted a photograph of the menu, but be cautioned that most restaurants of this caliber will revise their menu regularly according to what is in-season and fresh. My goal is to give you a general idea of the general theme of the menu and price-points. Overall, this was a great experience, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a great dining in Norfolk.

Food, drinks, and staff were all excellent. While the appetizers and main courses were delicious, the desserts absolutely stole the show. The vanilla souffle was out-of-this-world good.

Food and service were both very, very good. Not too busy on a late weekend evening. Was hoping for something to eat with our wine while we waited for the mains. If you want to meet and speak with the kitchen ask for the chefs counter when making a reservation. A fun and thoughtful detail.