Freemason Abbey Restaurant
Norfolk, VA 23510-1213
Phone: (757) 622-3966
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- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 9:30am-10pm
Editorial Review for Freemason Abbey Restaurant – by Marisa and Steve Marsey
The Scene:
Freemason Abbey is housed in a neo-Victorian church at the edge of downtown. Tables one flight up in the alcove overlook the main dining area for a great view without a window seat. The Abbey caters to large groups that may strain the capacity of smaller boutique restaurants, and parties of up to forty are always welcome. Groups with more than forty people are accepted during the off-hours. The 200-seat restaurant features a variety of casual American fare including burger, prime rib, pasta, and seafood. Like many restaurants the Abbey offers mid-week promotions, but Wednesday night brings the masses in droves for their whole lobster special. The Abbey's late kitchen hours make it the perfect place for a light bite with friends after a show.
If you order one thing:
Go on Wednesday for the lobster special.
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User Reviews for Freemason Abbey Restaurant
03/08/2008 Posted by retiredandhappy
Several years ago, I would have given this place 6 stars, that was then but not now. We had not been there for several years. At that time the food had gone down hill. We decided to give it another try. IT WAS WORSE. The service was slow. My wife had the prime rib, nothing but fat. Another person had a stake. It took them 3 tries to get it cooked correctly and when we finally got it, there still problems with the meat. The meal was slow comming out. The manager came by the table and told us the that meal would be taken off of the bill. We had to wave down the waitress several time to get service. When the bill came the waitress mixed up the credit cards and put the wrong bill on the wrong card. The stake was not taken off of the bill, she did not know how to do that but gave us a ten dollar gift coupon for our next visit. I do not think that there will be a next visit. It took over ninety minutes for us to eat.
Pros: nice location, good atmosphere
Cons: slow service, food not cooked properly,
11/18/2007 Posted by amyrogers
I took my husband there today for his 61st birthday! Not only is the building historically beautiful but the interior refects the former church's elegant decor'!! Our server, John S., was delightful and very aware of our every need. It was just a joy to be there. My husband who is the vice-president of Coopervision in Norfolk often takes his clients there - so impressive! "My" only suggestion is to have those beautiful ladies dress in the "period clothes" that would reflect the importance of this historic site. They look like they work at "Sloppy Joes" in their men's shirts and ties. Very drab. And, not at all the demeanor this church site deserves, and them, too! Thank you for a delightful time! Amy and Chuck Rogers
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