Welcome to Todd Jurich's Bistro: A Culinary Gem in Norfolk, VA

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'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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!