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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1467 reviews

What User likes about Small's Smokehouse Oyster:
Yesterday was my first visit to this beautiful restaurant. we have been here twice, but the days they were closed, but yesterday was the day. For many years, eat oysters and enjoy in many forms, so today Christ and I wanted to try out their famous oyster stone and I can tell you it was excellent and by far most oysters I've ever gotten in every stew and all the big ones. If you enjoy oysters....give Small is an attem... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Small's Smokehouse Oyster:
Never got food. One waitress for 5 tables. One table had 10 people and another had 6. All walk in at about same time. We waited 15 to 20 minutes only got water. Wasn't the waitresses fault. Management advertised happy hour and didn't staff and wasn't there to help. We left because we could see it was going to be along wait for service. I will say the waitress was doing a good job but you can only do so much. We will... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 10 reviews

So this summer my husband and I challenge us to try different places in Norfolk instead of going to the same old spots again and again. Omg let me say that I am...

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It was totally worth it though. their home grown oysters were pretty large. we also ordered their buffalo chicken dip appetizer and it was good. the chip to dip...

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Definitely a winner! Everything smoked and made in house! The Gouda Mac is on point. The Texas smoke sauce was my personal favorite, but the Memphis sweet, and...

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It was not crowded and the food was good. The waitress was friendly and helpful. An 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill which we found unusual, sin...

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Never got food. One waitress for 5 tables. One table had 10 people and another had 6. All walk in at about same time. We waited 15 to 20 minutes only got water....

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Yelp
3.4 ★ from 175 reviews
Michael
04.05.2024 - 08:02

It is really hard to rate a new to me restaurant 5 stars during pandemic limitations. This one got my attention, so I had to do it. A little off the beaten path...

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Dennis
04.05.2024 - 08:02

A friend of mine, who is blind and has a very fine sense of taste, has been dying to come here since hearing a rave review about their Burnt Ends. Her wish was...

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Dina
04.05.2024 - 08:02

We've come to Small's a few times after kickball games for the beer specials. The first time ordering food we got the oyster po boy which was pretty good but la...

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Steffie
04.05.2024 - 08:02

I was looking for a new place to eat, and my husband decided to take me out to lunch and he chose bbq. So I decided to try it out. Smalls actually had a decent...

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Ryan
04.05.2024 - 08:02

When we went it was pretty empty, which was weird for a weekend, but not bad for me! Lol. It was a quiet atmosphere. I really loved the Gouda Mac n cheese! It w...

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Aggregated
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Brittany
06.09.2023 - 15:03

So this summer my husband and I challenging ourselves to try different places in Norfolk instead of going to the same old spots over and over again . Omg let me...

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Kelvin
06.09.2023 - 15:03

I love this place. The location isn't the best, but the food is delicious. I returned again at a later date, and my server was amazing. I had the blackened catf...

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Lisa
06.09.2023 - 15:03

Every time I visit this restaurant, I'm consistently impressed. I haven't experienced their service during peak hours, so I can't comment on how they handle tho...

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A
06.09.2023 - 15:03

I’m updating my review. Today, I ordered the po' boy sandwich for $14, plus tax. It only had five shrimp and was slathered with a lot of mayo. I left still feel...

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Yesterday marked my first visit to this wonderful restaurant. Although I've attempted to go twice before, both times were on days when they were closed; luckily...

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Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 875 reviews
Joe
16.08.2023 - 05:44

As soon as I walked in and made my way through the restaurant, I noticed how clean everything was, including the patio. It was spotless, which is a definite plu...

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Sue
16.08.2023 - 05:44

We visited for the first time on a rainy Saturday and found the place to be uncrowded. Our server, McKenzie, who also handled the bar, provided impeccable servi...

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