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Gershwin's, Norfolk, VA

Gershwin's

3.8
3.8
307 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Gershwin's is an upscale, 1920 style speakeasy. We pride ourselves in live entertainment most nights. Our craft cocktails are one of a kind along with our wide selection of rare Bourbon's. We dress so you don't have too.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (757) 226-0814
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Contact us with your catering needs
  • Private party facilities
    Every Second Monday: Wine or Cocktail Pairing Dinners Every Third Monday: Drag Burlesque Available for other private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Cross street
    Freemason
  • Parking details
    Street parking, meter enforced.Freemason Parking Garage
  • Public transit
    Monticello Tide Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Party

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Join Gershwin's to ring in the New Year! Party starts at 9pm, with entertainment, appetizer buffet and Champaigne toast at midnight. Tickets are $50 per person.

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Norfolk / Virginia Beach

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gershwin's offers a unique dining experience with "super cool vibe" and live piano music, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Patrons praise the "amazing food" and "great cocktails," perfect for special occasions. While service can vary, standout servers and a "phenomenal" music selection make this a memorable spot for romantic evenings.

307 Reviews
  1. Berenice

    El Paso

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were scheduled to have dinner at 8 we showed up a couple of minutes late and we were still asked to wait because our table was being set up. But just standing infront of the door when it’s cold and people are coming in and out was not it. We get seated at our table the 2 seat table closest to the wall in the piano area and it’s unstable wobbling really bad. We asked our sever if they could do something about it and very accommodating was able to fold a napkins to make us a table stopper. Very unusual for a place I know I’m about to spend a bit on. The live music was wonderful, the pianist selection of songs was good. If you want conversation during a meal and you’re not a person the wants to speak loud do not sit in the music area. We got Sangrias to drink they were delicious. We tried getting their charcuterie board but they were out so the server suggested the crab dip it was good. We got Caesar Salads and it wasn’t that good, too much dressing. The dressing itself was not your original. For our entree I wanted the Mahi Mahi but they were also out so the server suggested the salmon (medium) we got our dishes and my salmon was slightly overcooked not enough to return because the food was taking long to come out it’s a Saturday night and they were busy but it was season well. Finally the dessert, we asked for their chocolate cake it screamed store bought, it was hard from sitting in a chill box and we were not impressed. We believe maybe if we sit in a different area and reserve a seating for an earlier time we’ll have a better experience. The service definitely made the experience. It’s a nice looking restaurant overall.

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  2. Sylvia

    VIP

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed live piano by Jana Ross! Server Justin is excellent. Conveniently, he explained the time to prepare entrees and that helped us select from the menu so we could get to a show on time. We left exactly when we expected. This is a great place for a leisurely meal and conversation. It's not a spot for a quick bite. It's to savor the moment. Ambiance is amazing. Take time to look around at all the vintage details. How often have you been rushed through a meal - taking your plate before you're done? Enjoy your visit here. One heads-up - there is an added service charge of 18% that I assume was the required tip. At the bottom of the receipt is space for "additional tip." Lest I forget, yes desserts are very good. Cocktail menu alcohol and non is creative, clever, vintage and modern.

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  3. Michael J

    VIP

    Orlando

    63 reviews

    1.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server shiukdnt have been left alone on het second day at all. 1. Told my aunt vegetable was carrots, not spinach which she couldn't eat . 2. My friend asked for her appetizers to be delivered with our meals no they didn't happen . 3. My friend was half through her meal when my auntt and I got our meals. 4. Asked for light sauce my fish came out looking like dog food. 5. I have left numerous messages heard nothing back

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  4. Dee

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    3 of the 4 meals had overcooked meat, 1 cocktail needed to be returned. Entrees were serviced about 1 min after the appetizers arrived. Very disappointed

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  5. Melissa

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had dinner here last night. We waited over 45 minutes for an appetizer during a time when they weren't very busy. 20 minutes later when our food arrived it was cold. The braised short ribs tasted like over cooked dry pot roast. The mashed potatoes were overwhelming with garlic and cold. The candies carrots were hard and cold. Our waiter barely came to our table and for 18% gratuity already added into the bill that's unacceptable. Will not be returning.

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  6. James

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We requested to sit close to music. Didn’t know we’d be directly under the piano, next to the entrance and at at two person table next to two additional couples, super cramped. The service was excellent however, downstairs is too small for that many tables.

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  7. Michael

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No place better to go before and after a show. We went before, and my husband's Alfredo was so good we went back for dessert after and I got an Alfredo to bring home

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  8. Bruce

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but a bit high in price. Filet Mignon Petit was good, but VERY petit. Lamb Shank was good size and flavorful. Food got cold very quickly, and seems sides may have not been very warm to begin with. Should have plates preheated. All drinks were pricey too. Live music was nice .. piano man playing show tunes. Not a vocalist, so kinda ruined some songs by giving it a vocal like Bob Dillon (not musical). For the money spent for dinner for 2, felt could have been better experience.

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  9. Tony

    VIP

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great overall dinning experience! Our requests during our online reservation was met and our server, Justin, was courteous, knowledgeable and accommodating. Our drinks and meals were prepared deliciously and served in a timely manner. We had a memorable wedding anniversary dinner at Gershwin’s! Thank you!

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  10. Zikkiyyia

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is nice we love the speakeasy and piano bar theme. The guy that was playing was great. The food could have been better. The duck was ok the items served with it was too sweet to eat. The duck was to be the savory part of the meal but it missed the mark. The service was great the drinks were good, but I’ve had better speakeasy drinks for the price.

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FAQs

Gershwin's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 226-0814.

Gershwin's is rated 3.8 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gershwin's

332 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1931

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Freemason
  • Neighborhood
    Norfolk
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking, meter enforced.Freemason Parking Garage
  • Public transit
    Monticello Tide Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (757) 226-0814
  • Catering
    Contact us with your catering needs
  • Private party facilities
    Every Second Monday: Wine or Cocktail Pairing Dinners Every Third Monday: Drag Burlesque Available for other private events.
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