Grandiflora Wine Garden - Norfolk

I had a great experience at this trendy, modern yoga-inspired restaurant. The atmosphere was positive and welcoming. The food and wine were excellent and served with care.

The tapas at this restaurant were fantastic and the wine selection was impressive. We sat outside with friends on a pleasant autumn evening, surrounded by falling leaves, indulging in delicious tapas and pairing them with a wonderful Bandol wine. My wife is already eager to return and explore the interior of the restaurant, and I am confident that I will find another excellent wine to enjoy.

Is this a house or a restaurant?It's kind of funny that I have passed this place on a few occasions, and just assumed it was someone's house. Boy was I surprised when a friend told me that we were having tapas at Grandiflora. After putting in the address into my GPS app, I was like isn't this a plain old house? Once I got over my confusion, I was pleasantly surprised that we were entering a restaurant in a converted house and not some random person's house. Before getting into the food, I'll say the service was pretty awesome. Jason, our server (and maybe one of the owners) really took his time to explain pretty much everything on the menu.Overall, our 4-person party really enjoyed their food. Extra kudos to the restaurant because it has pleasant of vegan and gluten-free items. If you are big into wine, I highly recommend going for the flight so you can have a little taste of everything.

I’ve been regularly visiting Grandiflora since shortly after they opened and I’ve never been disappointed. Jason and Erin are amazing people and will make you feel right at home here. If you’re like me and don’t know much about wine (other than loving to drink it) just give Jason an idea of what you usually like and he will not only pick out the perfect wine for you, but also tell you the full story on where the wine came from, how it was made and the history behind the vineyard it’s from. Grandiflora is a perfect spot to enjoy rain or shine (although I personally loving hanging out in their back patio) and has much more to offer than just wine. Definitely give their Turkish breakfast a try one day, definitely worth it. Or grab a flight and a cheese board and relax in the garden, I’ll probably see you there as I’m sitting out back, sipping on a dry white.Ps. The quesadilla is absolutely phenomenal every single time.

I think I have come here now at least once a month since I came to 757 because every time someone from out of town comes to visit me. I immediately book both a Turkish Sunday brunch reservation as well as a dinner reservation on another night that they are here because both are absolutely amazing and so very different.Tucked away in a small corner of the Elizabeth River Trail, amongst a plethora of flora and fauna, Graniflora is one of the most unique places I have ever been to not just in the 757 area. It is an Airbnb and restaurant/bar. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is very easy on the street and in a lot right across.The food is all vegetarian and vegan, which makes me very happy and the ambience is super eclectic and upscale at the same time. You feel like you're sitting in someone's living room, but also need and want to dress up for the occasion. For dinner, the menu changes based on the season and I have literally ordered everything on the menu before because I highly recommend that you come ready to share with your friends and family that you take. Their dips are fantastic and I love that they give so many suggestions for pairings for drinks. As someone who doesn't drink, I am very glad that they have mocktail options that are absolutely fantastic.Another unique part about grandiflora is there Sunday Turkish brunch. This is a set menu for a set price and you can get unlimited of all the dishes that come out for the brunch. I am in love with their potatoes and I've definitely ordered it more than a couple times when I've gone to eat brunch there , but everything on their brunch menu is to die for!At this point, the waiters, waitresses and the owner know me very well, but even if they didn't, I see them interact with everyone and they are super friendly, and the place is very welcoming. I truly enjoy coming here and hearing all the backstories about where the drinks come from and the food from the waiters and waitresses. I look forward to continuing to bring my friends and family here. Definitely one of the hidden gems of the 757 area!