Todd Jurich's Bistro

We had a lovely Valentine's prix fixe menu. Service was excellent and the ambiance was lovely. The only reason I gave them 4 stars for food was because we ordered the brussels and bacon as an extra side and it was very underseasoned and there was no bacon in sight- not even the flavor of bacon fat. Also the pecan rice we ordered was super bland- it could've used herbs, some salt, something- it tasted like plain boiled rice-rather underwhelming. My husband's duck and my rockfish were excellent, and my spinach was super tasty. The tuna poke appetizer was super delicious: both the tuna's marinade and the seaweed salad was very well done. Overall, it was a lovely meal. Would recommend.

I eat here every time I’m in Norfolk and it’s always a 5 star experience. I’ve had the duck, rockfish, and countless other dishes and am always impressed. The pineapple upside down cake martini is amazing! Nothing beats the pumpkin crab soup. Truly love dining here.

I wander how this restaurant got such high rating. The service was very good but the food was not as expected. For example same rice on the appetizer as in the main course. The steak was medium rare although didn’t ask it that way and came with a sauce that I believe had cumin… first time I had this, and was not a good match. Maybe the dishes we ordered were not the good ones? Price was also not cheap, and I would expect better quality for this price. A bit noisy also and hard to talk. With the tip was about $100 per person … Not for me

I had my 40th Birthday Dinner and Debi was amazing, she came in early and allowed me to set up exactly how I wanted the service was A+ Thank you Debi!!

Valentines Day dinner was at best average. We had invited two other couples to join us and we all agreed that the experience was not the best. We were seated promptly however our server was slow in taking our drink and dinner orders…there was no greeting to welcome us and he was reluctant to even acknowledge our presence. The Rockfish entree came out and appeared burnt and dry…there was no Lump Crab Norfolk as described on the menu and the spinach side appeared simply boiled. Two people ordered the Chateaubriand which came out unsliced with little bernaise sauce…in addition there was no asparagus, and fries were substituted for the potatoes dauphinoise without informing us. The unimaginative eleven dollar bread basket was only saved by the salted butter served alongside.

TERRIBLE!! Office holiday party gone VERY wrong! I have REALLY struggled with whether or not to post this review but at the end of the day I don't want someone to make the same mistake I did. I wish I had taken my office somewhere else for our annual holiday party. THE FOOD: I wish I had read the reviews more carefully. I was charged $60 per person for an appetizer, salad or soup, and an entrée. They served two regular sized plates of meatballs and lumpia, for 13 people, as the appetizers. I knew immediately it wasn't enough for everyone so I opted not to eat them. Once we ran out, our server asked if I would like more. I said yes. He came back and said "The chef said he would give you more meatballs (not lumpia)" as if I was begging for food that hadn't been paid for. The meatballs came out after I asked about them and after our 1st course was delivered. The salad was comprised of mixed lettuce and shredded carrots. Nothing special. It came with a vinaigrette that I couldn't even tell was on the salad. Dinner was a sad serving of 3 slices of steak, half a potato mashed, and a scoop of spinach.. again for $60 All of this is aside from the fact that the menu I approved before booking is not the menu that was presented when I arrived. THE SERVICE: There was no one at the host stand all night. I stood there for 10 minutes before my server showed me to our private room. Every time one of my guests arrived they had to call me so I could come to the front and escort them back myself. I made previous arrangements with the restaurant to offer beer and house wine, at my expense. I expected a select beverage menu to be printed for everyone (like the dinner menu). Instead, we were given ONE wine menu (all the wines) and ONE beer menu to SHARE. Our server loudly announced to everyone "You can choose any wine on the list as long as it's $8" making me seem like the cheap ass host for the evening!!! Prior to ordering our food I asked for a Champaign toast. The served spilled a glass of Champaign on an empty seat and left it there for me to clean up. I swapped out the soaked menu for my menu so my guest would have a clean copy and had to ask for another napkin because mine was soaked. At the end of the night, the server brought me my $1400 check and informed me he had calculated HIS tip on the TOTAL check which included $130 in taxes.. which means he squeezed out an extra $26 for himself for a total of a $228 tip, in 2 hours, after making me look cheap and spilling a glass of Champaign that I paid for and had to clean up myself. SCHEDULING THE EVENT: I reached out to Debbie a week prior to get pricing, menus, date and time sorted out. She said she would email me all of that information but never did. I followed up a couple of days later at which time she sent me the info. I made some alterations to the menu which she needed a day to get approved (switching dessert for appetizers - I was told I couldn't choose the appetizers) and asked for beer/wine pricing. At the 11th hour, after a week of planning, she bumped our arrival time half an hour because "they were busy with other parties." Had I known this sooner I would have booked with someone else but time was up and I had no choice. We didn't get out of there until close to 10 o'clock.. still hungry no less! OVERALL: Scheduling the event was difficult. I was humiliated by how the beer/wine situation was handled. The portions were SOOOOOO small, and not at all worth what I paid!!! The service was terrible, and I can honestly say I regret hosting my party here. Next year I will plan farther in advance so my back is not up against a wall.. THE GOOD: I am grateful for the time that I got to spend with my team! The worst part is, not ONE person has reached out to apologize for the way we were treated.. it's that time of year again to book my holiday party and it WON'T be Todd Jurichs!! Nope!

Absolutely lovely spot. Went here during Restaurant Week, and the menu was delish. My husband got the salmon, and I got the duck. Our server was attentive and sweet. We celebrated our anniversary and were very pleased! The food was sooo good. Our drinks were great too. This place really made our night special ♡

First time here and we’ve been wanting to try this place for months. We made the mistake of going after the Norfolk Fall Wine Festival. The bar area was PACKED which made our wait time for drinks super long. The restaurant has two sections: a bar area for happy hour and the regular dining section. The bar area is pretty loud, so if you’re looking for a quiet meal, I’d get seated away from there. Our server was named Wilson and gave exceptional service. The filet was tender, cooked to perfection and very flavorful. The duck was even better. Previously when I’ve had duck it has been greasy and gamely tasting. This was anything but that. I will say they are pretty finicky about what sides you can substitute for what is supposed to accompany the entree. I would recommend this place but definitely make a reservation unless you sit in the bar area.

Winterfest Norfolk has a whole new meaning we probably picked the coldest day to go to Winterfest. After freezing to enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights of Wjnterfest we decided to find somewhere to grab dinner. When I searched and the search stated Todd Jurich's Bistro 450ft they were the winner!! Little did we know they would really be the WINNER!!! First thing I did was called to confirm they were open, and check to see if we needed a reservation. Dana was very pleasant and so nice on the phone she stated we could come right over and that we did!! FYI we were parked in the parking garage right next to the restaurant, but we did notice they offer valet parking should you want door to door service. Once we entered Dana greeted us just as pleasant as she was on the phone. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is beautiful I will tell you we were dressed for the Winterfest event which we knew would be very cold, so we did feel a little under dressed for the restaurant. Our waiter was informative it took him a minute to warm up to us. But once he did he was very nice answering my questions he even suggested after our meal that we should come back soon for a visit to their bar. We started our meal with the bread basket we opted for the popovers and the baguette. I definitely recommend the popovers. They were so soft and they were cooked to perfection as well. The baguette was good too, but I would really just do a whole basket of popovers only because it's not something that you can typically find anywhere else. I ordered the French Onion soup to try to warm up the soup was good a little salty to me. Honestly I have had better from a chain restaurant, so in the future I would probably pass on the soup. My friend ordered the pumpkin clam chowder she enjoys a good clam chowder she said this chowder was okay but very heavy with pumpkin. She stated she would pass on the chowder next time as well. Honestly I had to come back and edit my review after I uploaded the photos because I forgot about the soup and chowder. That says a lot. The menu has a great selection. I typically order filet, but for some reason the meatloaf sounded so appealing to me that I had to try it. I've never in my life ordered meatloaf from any restaurant ever, so I was was a little hesitant, but I thought to myself if a nice restaurant like this has it on their menu it's got to be amazing. It was definitely worth trying it really lived up to what the waiter described! Cooked to perfection came with mashed potatoes and carrots and it had gravy /sauce on it. I almost feel it. It's a disrespect to call it a gravy that's how good it was. I would rather label it as a Demi glaze. My friend ordered the scallops over risotto and she said her dish was so good. The scallops were perfectly cooked and she really enjoyed the risotto. We skipped dessert because we had had s'mores and hot chocolate at Winterfest, which also gives us a reason to come back so that we can try something else on the menu and also get dessert. I would definitely recommend we will definitely be going back. I would also say it would probably be best to make a reservation on the weekend. It looks like a place that would have the potential to have a long wait or no seating available if you don't.

Todd Jurich's Bistro has been on my list of places to try in downtown Norfolk for years now. It just hasn't worked out - the few times I was going to go something came up or plans changed. Finally, when we had plans to attend a candlelight concert at the nearby Granby theater, this was the date night spot we chose for dinner. We arrived at around 6:30pm without a reservation on a Thursday night but were easily and immediately seated at a night quiet table in the back by the friendly hostess who continued to check on us throughout the night and make sure we were doing OK which was a nice touch. Our waitress was excellent. Polished and professional and never left us wanting. She was easily able to answer questions on the menu and make suggestions when we were between items. I chose the pumpkin crab soup as a starter and it was delicious. I also chose the scallops for my entree and enjoyed them. The portion was nice. My husband went with a fish and chips of the day and his was a smaller order of one piece of first, you can choose one or two. The one piece was huge and it was fresh, flaky and perfectly cooked. Delicious! To close the meal we had coffee and the Chocolate Pot de Creme, one of my favorite desserts. This was an excellent, creamy and decadent version of it. Very very good. Hubs helped me eat about half of it and he's not the biggest on dessert. Parking is super easy in the city garage around the corner or one of the other nearby garages. They don't validate but the parking is cheap and for 2 hours will cost around $3. You can also valet but the line was very long when we pulled up so we self-parked and walked the 5 minutes. All in all, great meal, great service and we will return for another date night soon!

Very nice bistro, much like a local pub or bar with a 70s vibe. I sat at the bar, had a couple beers and some food. The food was a bit on the salty side, but good nonetheless.

Todd's is always a vibe!! Was in Norfolk for a concert, so decided to stop in for one of the best happy hours in town.

The service and the ambiance are superior with a positive vibe. The waitress we had, Kayla was absolutely fantastic. We ordered the pork chop, filet minion, truffle fries, and a half dozen of raw oysters. The oysters were terrific and they were from the eastern shore. The truffle fries were crispy and absolutely tasty. I requested my filet to be cooked medium, however it was way under so they try to recook but unfortunately over cooked it. It was flavorful, however just too under for my liking. They would have cooked me another one however I declined. The restaurant took my full meal off the bill and even provided desert because they were truly sorry. This was above and beyond because I chose to eat the sides and would have paid for them but they said it was okay. I'm not sure of the poor reviews, however I look forward to trying your food again because your service is impeccable.

Service was sub par. Drinks were forgotten. Food came out sporadically. The Waiter seemed overwhelmed. We did have ten in our party. Food was ok. I had hoped for better

Honestly, this place is a blast! I can't get enough of the amazing people here. The staff deserves a standing ovation--they were beyond phenomenal, especially for a new mom like me who still has to juggle work. Talk about a warm welcome! Even during a business dinner with my adorable infant, they made sure we felt right at home. Not every restaurant can handle that, but these guys went above and beyond! The only thing missing is a changing table, but no worries--they whisked me away to a private room where I could take care of my little one without any hassle or judgment. And let's talk about the food--OMG, I'm still drooling! You absolutely have to try their mouthwatering pork chops; they are pure deliciousness. The she crab soup is another must-have. If you're torn between options, skip the crabcake and go for something different like the lumpia--trust me, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and don't even get me started on the desserts! I devoured the Keylime pie, while my coworkers demolished the chocolate mousse and bread pudding. Seriously, there wasn't a crumb left on the table. It was dessert heaven! So, if you're up for a fabulous time with incredible food and a staff that treats you like royalty, this place is an absolute winner!

Of all things, we go for the "Really Good Meatloaf ". It hits every time! Sit at the bar for lively entertainment from the staff and the regulars. Crafted drinks are delicious!!!

Came here for my partners birthday, and they decorated the table for him. I loved the fact that they already had a table set and reserved for us when we arrived. The inside of the restaurant is nice, and there is a cool view of the USS Wisconsin at Nauticus. Our dinner was delicious and our drinks were tasty. My partner and his parents were obsessed with their mashed potatoes. The reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because they didn't have a printed copy of the whiskey or bourbon they have on hand. Our waiter had to go take a picture of what they have using his phone. I understand this is a wine spot, but having a hard copy list of dark liquors offered is always a good idea.

My totally honest assessment: excellent service (thank you, Gigi), exceptional food, nice atmosphere. The big "but": Charging additionally for using a credit card over cash when the bill is over $200 is unforgivable. Come. On.

I had dinner last night with a friend. It's been awhile since I've dined here, and I was excited to go back during Restaurant Week! We had a reservation for 2 at 7:30, but when we arrived, our table was not ready. We sat in the bar for close to an hour, but it was OK! Our hostess acknowledged our wait, apologized, and offered a complimentary cocktail. That was such a great gesture and really changed the tone of our evening. We started off with cocktails. I had the margarita which was decent. For a starter, I had the pumpkin and crab soup, which was delicious! It was a generous portion of crab meat that complemented the soup base very well. For an entree, I selected the jumbo flounder, served with spinach and lump crab. It was a winner for a seafood lover like myself. For dessert, I had the bread pudding, which was very tasty. It was slightly dry at the bottom, but the top had a great texture. 4 STARS! We did wait an hour for a reserved table. Also, their menu had supplemental charges, which is something I've never seen during restaurant week. Although they did provide a fair number of offerings at the stated price. Overall, I enjoyed my second visit here and would visit again!

I met some customers here for a work dinner in a private room that sat about 20 people. There is some outdoor seating, a bar area, the main restaurant and I noticed another side room that looked good for groups. The atmosphere was dressy and the servers were dressed well and very pleasant. There is an extension wine list. The food was absolutely fantastic. There's not many restaurants that I can say are just really great but this had so many great options. We started with apps and I had delicious perogies with caramelized onions. I sampled crispy calamari with a mango coconut dipping sauce. The breading was light. There were several salads ordered for apps which were full size dinner salads. Definitely not skimping there. Personally, I had crispy duck cooked medium with farro and cherries. I prefer my farro a little more cooked but it was all delicious. The sweetness really went with the duck and it was tender but crispy on the outside. Several people had steaks, I saw a giant pork chop over Mac and cheese, scallops over a grain, and fish with crab topping which some said was a little salty. We also had several desserts including chocolate mouse which had chocolate shavings in a fluffy mousse. There was a key lime pie type ice cream and a bread pudding. The bathrooms were clean. The restaurant had a great atmosphere. This is a great place for meetings, groups or date night. I'm looking forward to another visit.

I've been to Todd Jurich's Bistro on a couple of occasions for happy hour sips and bites, and I have not had a bad time during those visits. Since I pretty much have dined and sipped in the bar area, my comments about service only reflects that. I will say that Rob, one of the bartenders, is a barrel of laughs and definitely will keep you and your party entertained throughout your visit. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the restaurant has happy hour everyday, including weekends. *Well, I think they are closed on Sundays.* The happy bites are pretty good and well-priced for the quantity. My personal favorite is the Pittsburgh Pierogis (and the calamari). I will be honest and admit that I'm not sure what makes Pittsburgh Pirogies different from ... I don't know a Polish pierogi. Overall, the ambiance of the restaurant is pretty nice. I think it's a great place for a first date, catching up with some friends, and hanging out alone. Be aware, that the bar area can get pretty packed during happy hour, there might be a bit of a wait for a table or a spot at the bar (since it's first come, first served).

Location, drinks, and fried mushrooms... Mic drop! I am a fan & will definitely be back. Plus, the team was super accommodating in preparing a vegan pasta for me. Did I mention the fried mushrooms???... I was literally dreaming of them last night.

I don't know where to start, but right off the bat this was the absolute best dining experience I've had in Hampton roads. My dinner was so delicious I bought the kitchen a round of drinks. John was our server and was very attentive and made our meal very special. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful with high ceilings and large windows that over look nauticus across the street. The attention to detail in every single thing they brought out made the meal elevated to the next level. The oysters were clean and fresh, the bread was so insanely good and fresh out of the oven, the bar staff made the best dirty martini I've ever had. Run, do not walk to get a table at Todd's. This is my new favorite restaurant, consider me a regular.

Great time!! We will go again! The food was amazing !! I had the Haddock and my date had the beef! We both are foodies so pleased with taste and presentation

I came to this bistro with a group of friends for a night out. The decor and ambiance is very elegant and we had a table near the entrance. Our server's name was John and he was very professional and friendly. He even took our picture at the end of the night. When it comes to the food, it fell short of our expectations. The consensus was that the flavor profiles of the dishes were lacking a bit. The dishes were cooked well, but teetering on being too bland. Also, the portions were on the smaller side and took a long time to come out. I believe we were sitting for about 90 minutes by the time they arrived. The truffle fries received rave reviews. In my opinion, the best item was the bread pudding so kudos to the pastry chef. All in all, not a bad option for a night out, but some work enhancing the flavors would make it more worth the price point.

I rarely write bad reviews. I would instead usually never go again. I went to Todd Jurich's after making a reservation on Open Table for a party of 5. The restaurant is nice-looking and somewhat upscale. The wait staff was friendly and nice. We were seated, and everything started off as a typical restaurant experience. We arrived at 5:30 and told the waiter we had to leave by 7:15 to make our show later that night. First, we ordered drinks and appetizers. Drinks came, appetizers never came. We thought we had lost track of time catching up with old friends and didn't realize how long it had been. It had been 1 hour since we ordered. Finally, one appetizer of oysters arrived. They were decent and served with vinegar and a cocktail sauce that looked like straight ketchup. We asked the waiter if the food was coming. They said they would go check. Then, it felt like the wait staff actively avoided our table. Other tables around us were getting seated after us and served their food. Finally, the manager came around to say they were short-staffed, and someone had called out at the last minute. At this point, it had been an hour and a half since we sat down, and we really needed to leave. Had this been communicated to us way earlier, we could have chosen to leave or asked them to cancel our orders. Our other appetizers were canceled. They hurried our dinners, and we had to eat quickly to be able to leave. The food was obviously rushed and mediocre. We had crab cakes, a steak, a salmon dish, scallops, and fish and chips. I would have preferred not to be served mediocre, rushed dishes and just not eaten at all. We were all sadly leaving unsatisfied and in a hurry to leave. The management was apologetic, but this really boils down to a lack of management of the restaurant. I understand that things happen, people call out, and sometimes you are short-staffed. If that happens, you don't seat as many tables! I was really looking forward to coming here as it has been a part of Norfolk for a long time and has a great reputation. Sadly, I don't think I'll ever come back.

We visited Norfolk to listen to the sounds of a live band featured at Townpoint Park last Friday and had plans to dine afterwards. To my surprise, the restaurant was within walking distance from the park and from our parking spot on the street. We arrived for our reservation a few minutes early. But without hesitation, we were seated right away. The restaurant is super cozy and low lit. The restaurant also features a happy hour and outdoor seating. However, we opted to dine inside and ordered from the main menu. We started out with cocktails and ordered appetizers. Lumpia and pumpkin crab soup. I loved my lumpia and my dear thoroughly enjoyed his soup. Now the main courses... crabcakes for me and meatloaf for my dear. Both meals were exceptional. We enjoyed it all, we decided to check out the dessert menu... we shared the bread pudding... delish! Our waitress was super polite and attentive throughout the evening. I definitely recommend this restaurant and we are so looking forward for a happy hour return. Have fun and enjoy life :)

We tried this place out the other day for restaurant week. I was originally impressed with the ambiance and the friendly service. Then, we received our cocktails. They tasted nothing like the description or ingredients. They tasted so strong I could hardly stomach it. Like straight vodka, and cheap vodka at that. I love a strong drink so I could t imagine someone who doesn't, drinking the drinks at all. Had to have my boyfriend drink my second one because it was like taking a straight shot. No thanks! The appetizers were good. I had the soft shell crab. They came out fast, so that's a plus. The main course, we had flounder and halibut. Both were bland, but the veggies were not too salty, which is sometimes the case at other restaurants. We took our desserts to go, and they both were very tasty. The mouse and the berries crème fraise. Our serve John, was extremely helpful. But the service alone will not make me want to come back. Unfortunately I don't really recommend this place unless you don't mind spending a decent amount of money on food that is quiet bland and mediocre. We tried it and that's the whole point of restaurant week, to try places you haven't been.

It's restaurant week in Norfolk and we decided to go to Todd Jurich's Bistro located at 159 West Main Street in the heart of downtown Norfolk. We called ahead for reservations (recommended) and I'm glad that we did as they were already starting to fill up just after we arrived. We were promptly greeted by Carlos the General Manager and shown to our seat. The restaurant week menu is expansive and it took a bit of time to decide on what to have for dinner so we opted for cocktails while we looked at the menu. Our server Joe was prompt, courteous and helpful with menu questions and suggestions of which we had several. We never felt rushed and we were left to peruse the menu and enjoy our cocktails. My Wife started out with Rayen's Spicy Tuna Poke served on a bed of Wakame salad, benne crisp, oshinko and she enjoyed every bite. The tuna was very fresh and all of the flavors complimented each other perfectly. I started out with the "Lazy Ma" Lobster Norfolk for an up charge of $8. This dish consisted of a maine lobster out of the shell, poached in old bay butter, crusty baguette, chives. This was melt in your mouth good and I enjoyed it very much. For her second course she had the Black Sea Bass. This dish was served piping hot and it was delicious. For my second course I opted for the 24 Hour Braised Aspen Mountain Osso Buco for an up charge of $3 served with robuchon potatoes, port pan glaze, winter vegetable roast. This was a wonderful rendition of an all time classic dish. For dessert my Wife had the Winter Berry English Trifle lemon pound cake, champagne sabayan, mint, pictured. This was so good! I decided to try the Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee for an up charge of $3. It was served with a blackberry and it was delicious. We really enjoyed our experience at this wonderful place and I highly recommended that you give them a try, either during restaurant week or another time. Say hi to Rob the mixologist extraordinaire!!!

While we were a table of 8, our food took over 90 minutes to come out after placing our order. Not sure what had happened, but the waiter kept saying he would check on our food and that it was almost ready. When we did receive our food, my duck breast was cold, though cooked properly. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant when there are other options around Norfolk/VB. The manager did offer us free dessert for the trouble however.

We were excited to go to TJ for Norfolk's restaurant week! They had 2 options for a 3 course meal. For starters, we had lumpia (Filipino egg rolls) and calamari steaks. Both dishes were delicious. For mains, we had meatloaf and the paella risotto - the meatloaf was super tender, the risotto could have been cooked a little longer (it was a little too al dente for me). Desserts were great, but the chocolate pecan pie was a little too sweet. Although quite busy with the folks taking advantage of restaurant week, our server was attentive and kept our glasses full. Looking forward to returning for happy hour and beyond!

Sauce does not belong on a ribeye. Initially the dining experience I would describe is slow everything was very drawn out. After being there for an hour and a half we had just received a drinks only when I ask if we could place an appetizer the server responded with no let me get the drinks together. When I received my ribeye, it was cold along with everyone at my parties food, but everyone seem to enjoy their food despite it being cold, but my steak had a cream sauce on top that they described as butter and then let them know that butter should melt and her response was right, after letting the server know that I did not like the sauce, he ripped the plate out of my hand very rudely. no exaggeration I've never felt a little in my life. we were celebrating my cousins birthday and after this entire debacle over the ribeye we asked if she could have a birthday dessert and they said I'm sorry the kitchen is closed. After spending hundreds of dollars and they're establishment they did not recognize her birthday, even though she had a balloon bouquet with lit up balloons. Never asked if we were celebrating anything as well. I feel like this service was mediocre at best and in this time, and they people spend too much money to go out. Everyone wants a great experience. The manager was involved, and nothing happened besides the ribeye being taken off the menu, which I was OK with that considering the rest of the party did enjoy the food, even though the temperature was not up to par, I will not return, I'm really big on great service, and this was not it!!!!!

While visiting the area, we found this gem. Relaxing ambiance. My husband got the blackened halibut special and I got the chicken sandwich. They were cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. The service was great - fast and friendly. If I lived here, this would be a place I would frequent.

I attended a private event and the service we received from the staff was awsome! I did valet parking and the two young men taking care of the cars were patient and worked hard to get everyone taken care of. Our servers were on point. We never had to wait for refills and food came out exactly how we ordered it. One of our guest was a vegetarian and they created a special dish just for her. Her plate looked better than what I ordered! The dishes I tried (calamari, Mahi, Caesar salad) were all good and so was the cocktails!! Calamari had a nice crispy texture and seasoned well. Mahi was grilled, I believe and it was still tender. Another guest wanted her steak well done with steak sauce so guess what waiter said.... For 1. The chef doesn't cook any steak well done For 2. They don't have steak sauce! Hahaha! I definitely will be coming back soon.

The waiter called us kids. Fancy. Professional. I understand it's restaurant week when we went there but the seater rushed us to sit down. Anyways, Todd Jurich's is a fancyish restaurant in Waterside. 3/5 stars requires a bland review so here we go Drinks were okay- nothing much to say besides it's a good strong. The lighting at the place was dark and it hides the imperfections of the dishes. I didn't think the pumpkin crab soup was worth the price and the flavor was in a bad end of the different spectrum. I got the oxtail pasta and it's lackluster. I preferred not grinding so that the juicy oxtail still remains, but it has gotten harder. Fancy dinner? sure. It doesn't mean it will taste good.

Beet and goat cheese salad. It tasted good BUT there were like 5 slivers of beets and 2 slices of strawberries and the carrots just threw it off. It was very underwhelming The tuna poke appetizer -tuna was not fresh. It looked like it sat out for a while. My stomach was kind of messed up throughout the night. It was served with seaweed salad that's always good. Some other slaw salad-it was NOT good at all. The pumpkin and crab bisque was very good. Texture, flavor was the best thing we had Last was the lumpia - another underwhelming appetizer. The part of it was the dipping sauce. The drinks are great- that's what got the stars. Food

We've been to most of the top restaurants in the area and I'd have to say this one is up there with the best of them. You really can't go wrong, the food is delicious as well as the drinks. Also, one of only places in the area where you can find foie gras regularly on the menu. The staff is always professional and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Beat customer service in town. If you have not had the pleasure to go to dinner/happy hour at Todd's, I suggest you cease everything and go!!! Top notch bar experience mixed with Great service and quality sourced food. Specials and half off menu daily from 4-7pm. Thanks to Morgan , Emily, Joe and big Rob. Ten out of ten every time.

This is a very nice place. Pretty fancy and pricey. We came here for my mom funeral. I was very grateful because we asked a table VERY last minute and they accommodates 12+ people on a Friday night. The food was pretty delish. I truly enjoyed the pumpkin crab soup. The meat was tender and juicy. The place was full house and the mojito is a must try. Unfortunately I did not take pictures as I was not in a good mood for pics as my mom had passed.

This was our second time visiting this location. RESERVATIONS: No, stopped in for Happy Hour PRICE: Fairly Priced for a downtown establishment ATMOSPHERE: It is a wonderful Bistro for Happy Hour, Parties and small get togethers. I would not suggest large parties. Extremely Clean. SERVICE: Our Server (ROB) was outstanding. Great sense of humor and very engaging. He made sure we felt like we were the only ones in the Bistro FOOD: All appetizers but absolutely delicious. Appetizer: 5 ORDERS of Fried Jumbo Gulf Fantail Shrimp, 5 ORDERS of Yolanda's Hand Rolled Lumpia, & **NOT ON MENU** Oyster Rockefeller REVISIT SCALE: 10 SCALE 1 - 10

Went to dinner with the group of five The restaurant is located on the main Avenue was dark as we approached and made us wonder if it was open It clearly was as the inside is dimly lit and does not really spill out onto the street which created a nice atmosphere inside The bar is particularly dark in the crowd in there was definitely having a good time Our waitress was fantastic very much coached us as to when to put in appetizers means and desserts in order to keep the right kind of pace in the right kind of flow for the evening we were not in a hurry and she helped time things just right over the course of over three hours The bar was very quick with our drinks and the appetizers came out right away. We enjoyed Boyster's both raw and baked as well as calamari and some fried shrimp all which were really good This was a meat eating group which enjoyed steaks porkchops as well as their meat loaf offering we added a few sides of brussels sprouts as we skip the salads The desserts were really good from the pecan pie to bread putting as well as the chocolate items I really can't say enoughPositives about the waitress and the overall value was in line for the prices that you paid

Horrible customer service. I called the store to make reservations for a private party in the evening around 6pm. The woman, Debby, said that she was too busy to talk, so she mentioned to call between 2-4pm the following day. I gave her a call around 2:45pm & it took forever to answer. She answers and then I mention who I was again, she immediately hung up on me. Never giving this restaurant business...

Took the wife here for Mother's Day dinner, food was really good! The staff was great and pretty attentive! The only bad thing I can say about it was that it was extremely cold inside! Great staff, great food, great drinks!!! I'm sure we will go again!

Yikes. Maybe it was just because they couldn't keep up with restaurant week traffic, but my visit to Todd Jurich's Bistro was such a disappointment. First, a plus, parking is easy and right around the corner. They also offer valet for just $5. However even though the valet booth was out during my visit, I never saw anyone actually using or running valet. Parking was the only thing that was quick and easy about my dining experience. When I arrived there was a large line waiting to be seated. Thankfully, one of the parties was a large one (6), so once they were seated it thinned out. I should have seen it as a sign when the party of two in front of me opted to dine elsewhere. First awkward 5 minutes went by and some people started to leave, then it was 10 before a server came and told us that someone would be right with us. A few minutes later a different server swooped me as next in line and told me that the bar was the only thing available. I had hoped to sit in the bar area to be near the window, so that was no problem. When we turned the corner I saw a small two-top table hidden from view of the front doors. I asked to sit there so I could get some work done while waiting for my food. She said "oh no honey, we need to keep that table for the next party of two that comes in." Okay. That's fine... I guess. No one was seated there during my visit. She then asked what I would like to drink, I told her water with lemon. While she was getting my water I asked which of two options she would recommend. She brushed me off before I could finish the two dishes I was debating between and told me that they are all great, put my water (forgot the lemon) in front of me and then I never saw her again. Rough start. It was another 15 minutes before a different server came to take my order. I tried to order as quickly as possible while I had his attention. I have to say he was the best part of this visit. I didn't get great service from him, especially for being in a fine dining setting. I don't think that was his fault though. I watched this man WORK! He was generally pleasant, but naturally always rushed. Five stars for him, just because I could see he was a good server and he was one of the only servers checking the unattended host stand during most of my wait, he just had his hands full. Almost an hour after arriving at the restaurant I received my food. I got the curry lentil soup to start. It had a light spice to compliment, but not enough that it lingered and affected the taste of the rest of my meal- I enjoyed it. I guess they ran out of napkins, because it was served with a cut up menu instead of a napkin between the cup and the plate. I wouldn't have even noticed if it didn't have something between the dishes, but it was surprising in this upscale setting. My main course was the meatloaf with carrots and mashed potatoes. The portion size was bigger than I was expecting for lunch, but the salt level was overpowering. The temperature was also a bit off for me. I'm not going to say cold, that would be an exaggeration, but I'll go with "luke-warm." It was overall disappointing and not something I would order again due to the salt. I was planning to order their bread pudding to-go as an afternoon snack since I am a total sucker for dessert. By the time I finished and he was ready to bring me my check, I was just over the whole experience and ready to leave. I really just didn't find much redeeming about my experience to recommend TJB to my friends or to make me eager to return during a regular week and pay full price. Going for two stars instead of one hoping that a good part of my negative experience was due to restaurant week. Restaurant week or not, it wasn't a good first impression. I'll definitely give TJB another shot one day and hopefully have a glowing update to this disappointing experience. I'll definitely skip them next time they are on the list for restaurant week.

Came here for a quick lunch date. The restaurant was quiet , we had the place to ourselves. Experiences like that are enjoyable. We started off with soft shell crab as an appetizer. Pretty good. We took the seafood route. There was a special that consisted of pan seared halibut with fresh crispy kale underneath. Very fresh. The poached lobster tail over zucchini linguini I believe looked delicious as well. Both entrees came with a salad. The salad was a bit dry but nothing to get all upset about. I ordered a glass of riesling which was good. Our server Gigi was cool. Sociable and polite. We must return for dessert one day. Thanks for the experience !

A Friday night and we were the only diners. It was just strange. However the bar was packed and loud, extremely loud, overflowing into the beautiful, elegant dining area. It was a shame. The waiter John did a fine job as did the hostess, a nice older lady. We ordered filet mignon and flounder fish and chips. The fries were yummy, the slaw not so much and the fried flounder a total miss. The filet mignon on the other hand was delicious, prepared perfectly as was the rabuchon potatoes. The Key lime pie was not your traditional key lime pie. It was like a creamy mix between ice cream and key lime pie. We both enjoyed it and found it refreshing. But you gotta wonder why are we eating alone in this beautiful venue???!!?!? Did I mention nice smooth jazz? I am wondering if the bar crowd is less rowdy during the week? Either way, we won't be coming back. Too many other restaurants in Hampton Roads to explore to choose to return to a mediocre one.

What a huge disappointment, went there with friends for restaurant week, what a freaking waste of time. The restaurant week menu was limited to two items and the rest of the items were marked up. Extra $6 for appetizers extra $20 for entrees well at the end of the Day we each spent $65 give or take. Even with those ridiculous prices they couldn't manage to not include a strand of hair in my friends salad. They also couldn't manage to not over cook my filet (I sent it back, someone has to teach them what medium rare means) Go to nouvelle or voila they don't disappoint

This was bad. Not just bad, but bad bad. First of all, at face value, as a Norfolk stalwart you seem inclined to trust the history of the place. At best, history is what it had going for it. It's undeniably an institution but I'm terms of keeping with the times (or anything for that matter) it falls short. At $100/person in the area you'd expect something between the realm of mediocre and memorable. Unfortunately mediocre played first fiddle and was representative of the kid that didn't practice at the recital that brought everyone down. I write this with a heavy heart, to be honest, since such a place deserves itself in the pantheon of Norfolk great restaurants. That said... While beyond pleasant, the wait staff was beholden to the bartending and kitchen staff that made the "conversational, at leisure" ambiance more of a wait which prompted ad hoc Tic-Tac-Toe games more of a necessity than a novelty value on the (not sure why) sticky paper table clothes. While the drinks were not quite what was ordered they were "fine" and enough of a meal foreplay oversight to be forgiven. They were at least an indicator of how the rest of the meal was to be. To that end, oyster Rockefeller was an avant-garde piece of deconstructed taste-nothingness; lobster risotto was fine minus any finesse; and cherry duck was uninspired (overcooked despite recommended supposed medium rare,) which was a leathery while cooked duck breast was un- eatble and salt cured. The ambiance was nice minus the vacancy of the place and the rather vocal couple next to us that expressed some remorse with the chef's recommended menu pairing of the evening, but se la vie. All and all, fell well short of a quintessential holiday evening out. I won't belittle Todd's nor will I pout on a mantle where we went after. But the nightcap was beyond a doubt the most enjoyable aspect of the evening

How do you end a Saturday run to Norfolk? Stop at a Tidewater staple, Todd Jurich's Bistro. Start cocktail with Morgan and Rob. Get a great table with Gigi taking care of you, and always get what Todd suggests, especially when it's off the menu. The house dry aged strip steak was fantastic and paired with a crabcake, made for an old school Norfolk surf and turf. The lamb chop special was to die for. Throw in a bottle of Gray Randolph Cabernet and finish with Bianca's special trifle and you roll out completely satisfied.

Despite what one might think about this place, based on some of the clientele. This spot has been added to my crew's Happy Hour rotation. Their Happy Hour special is one of the best, the drinks are made perfectly, and most of the food I've had has been great. Above everything else, all of the bartenders have been extremely friendly and welcoming. Every time we come here, we already know the night is going to start out fun.

An upscale feel. Was I really in Norfolk? The outside has always been unassuming to me. I imagined something small and quaint. Instead, I walked into a large elegant space. Add to that a very friendly and attentive staff. Kudos for a very delicious lunch. One cannot go wrong with their oyster po' boy sandwich. You can upgrade for fries but I highly recommend you eat this with their homemade chips. A few bites of coleslaw accompany this wonderful tasting dish. So I ask again. Was I really in Norfolk? Why has it taken me so long to visit this place. The fault is only mine. Now that I've experienced this gem, I cannot wait to return.

If this allowed me to give zero stars I would. We arrived at 6:55 for our 7 pm reservation. There was no one at the hostess stand, so we waited. While we were waiting, an elderly man (who we learned was 108 years old!) was trying to access the restaurant on his walker and the only door available to him was the revolving door! His family was trying to help him stay balanced on his walker and we assisted by helping with the door. The other door was purposely blocked by the coat rack. We waited a bit longer to be seated and then were taken to a table. We sat at our table for over 15 minutes and were never acknowledged. No fewer than 3 different servers came into the area where we were seated to check on the other tables near us and NOT ONE of them bothered to offer water, tell us someone would be us - nothing. I got up to try and find someone to let them know, and the hostess said she would be right over. Waited a few more minutes and she came by with water as we got up to leave. I will never go back. What a disappointing evening. Hey Todd Jurich - don't offer reservations if you can't provide the service or handle the business.

Arranged dinner for a party of twenty. Restaurant went out of their way to make accommodations for us. Had the four course selected menu and all the food was delicious. The staff was outstanding, attentive and courteous. They arranged for us to be in our own area, even with another large group in their designated set aside. I would highly recommend for large or small gatherings. We all really enjoyed ourselves. Convenient to downtown hotels and the waterfront.

Went last night to celebrate my birthday. The 5 of us spent over $300 and it didn't taste like it. Everything about this restaurant screamed "ok". Food wasn't cooked great and lacked seasoning. Part of me wanted to pull a Gordon Ramsay and have things sent back to the kitchen. Some dishes were pretty to look at but left much to be desired. Portion sizes were also pretty small. Most of the clientele is older and I feel like we weren't taken seriously until we started ordering big ticket items. I ordered the "rack of lamb" and it was just ok. It was cooked decently but lacked flavor and seasoning. I wouldn't call 4 ribs a "rack of lamb" though. I wish I took a picture of my friend's black ribeye (served with some sort of awful steak sauce) that was over $40. $40+ for a bad steak and basket of "duck fat" fries that soaked through the tablecloth. What kind of presentation is this when the grease starts spreading out on to the table? Steak quality wasn't great and the cook was very amateur. My brother ordered the scallops and risotto, and it looked like an appetizer. Being in this area, you can easily be spoiled by great food for not a lot of money. For a place with dishes averaging over $35, it was very disappointing and felt overpriced. This place looked nice but lacked substance and flavor. There are better restaurants to go to in this price range.

Disappointing evening. Service was very much lacking. Even the simple things like filling water wasn't done. Menus on the table were not consistent and turned out to not be not in line with current offerings. Some food was served cold while steak was well under-cooked. Some people were served bread with soup and others weren't. Long periods of time with no sight of waitress. Bill was split completely wrong. For a place with a great reputation this was a huge disappointment. With all the other high end options in town will not return.

food was absolutely excellent! the oyster soup was amazing! however, the cheddar-mac kind of just tasted like the mac-n-cheese you could get from golden corral so try a different side dish! prices are very much up there but it is a fancy restaurant. service was great and environment was very fancy.

Excellent all the way around ! Gordon our server knew the menu well and was able to give us popular suggestions. Service was spot on- not too much but Gordon was there before last sip of drinks ,retrieving empty dishes and bringing out courses timely. We started with the crispy calamari, oyster stew and lobster bisque. Our main courses were filet mignon w/creamed spinach and crab cakes with Slaw and sautéed spinach. Both were great choices. We topped off the night with a decadent chocolate brownie banana split. Definitely recommend Todd Jurich's restaurant. Bar was hopping too.