Codex - Norfolk

Excellent food. Excellent vibe. Dining here makes me forget I’m in Norfolk. Feels like a trendy Chicago or NYC dive. The Island Old Fashioned is delightfully li... read more Excellent food. Excellent vibe. Dining here makes me forget I’m in Norfolk. Feels like a trendy Chicago or NYC dive. The Island Old Fashioned is delightfully light and pleasant. The BEST Brussels sprouts I’ve ever eaten.Hopefully some different dessert options in the future. The chef is fantastic and I look forward to new items!

Amazing place for a casual vibe and outstanding food. I took my wife for dinner before a show at Chrysler Hall and they did a great job. Started with the piment... read more Amazing place for a casual vibe and outstanding food. I took my wife for dinner before a show at Chrysler Hall and they did a great job. Started with the pimento cheese and followed with the rockfish and the rib eye. Everything was cooked absolutely perfect, flavors were amazing, and the service was quick. I hope to visit again soon. Thank you!

Pork shoulder was just a pile of pulled pork pressed into a block. In the past it was an intact pork shoulder. Nothing was noted on the menu to show the change.... read more Pork shoulder was just a pile of pulled pork pressed into a block. In the past it was an intact pork shoulder. Nothing was noted on the menu to show the change. This was easily the most expensive pulled pork bbq Ive ever had. The chicken liver tart was nice. Ambiance was lacking the staff brought out crates of dishes and silverware and cleaned them near by while we ate.

Best dining experience of my life. And we eat at a lot of restaurants. Service was PHENOMENAL. She made great recommendations and asked all the right questions... read more Best dining experience of my life. And we eat at a lot of restaurants. Service was PHENOMENAL. She made great recommendations and asked all the right questions to help us find the perfect dish. We started with the Brussels sprout appetizer. It was so wegood we ordered another one. DO NOT sleep on the Brussels. I had the downtown revival cocktail- slightly sweet&sour and veryrefreshing. My husband had the old fashioned and loved it. He ordered the crab cakes which was a special the night we went andthey were incredible. I had the duck. It came with a vegetable medley and sweet potato soufflé. It was so tender and wellflavored. I savored every bite. It was food heaven. As for overall experience- the restaurant is well designed and styled. Wewent in the evening and the low light made for an intimate feel. Even the bathrooms were immaculate with a modern feel and greatsmelling candles lit. If you’re in the area, it’s a must.

Ordered quite a few things off the menu. The fresh oysters were amazing and the anchovies and ham. The carrots and the cauliflower were really good. However the... read more Ordered quite a few things off the menu. The fresh oysters were amazing and the anchovies and ham. The carrots and the cauliflower were really good. However the main courses left a lot to be desired. The a steak was cold and the duck was sub-par.However the sticky toffee was amazing.