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Traditional American fare in a circa-1873 church, now with a tavern ambiance amid the stained glass.
Hours
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 209 W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-3966
Website: http://freemasonabbey.com/
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Reviews
Megan Marie
Dined there last night (12/30) to celebrate an important milestone and this restaurant never disappoints. We didn’t have a reservation as it was last minute and I could see they were quite busy. I wasn’t able to do it last night but I would like to really commend our server who was also the bartender – he was just zooming in and out, tending to the bar and at the same time his tables. Despite all of that, he made our dining experience special. I also would like to rave about the scallop risotto which I ordered; the heart of palm and the dried/pickled peppers were an explosion of flavor combined with the grilled scallops. They all just blended together well with the risotto. Whenever I go, I would always try something different and every time, it was so good. I would always get the she crab soup though, that one is a given. I definitely recommend!
… moreS King
Freemason Abbey is an iconic local restaurant and any restaurant that’s been in business over 35 years is bound to have a lot going for it. They have so much to offer with local favorites, seafood and pasta dishes and it’s a wonderful place for brunch on the weekend. The prices are competitive, the restaurant is clean and the service very professional. I love the ambiance. Dining in a 19th century church makes your meal more of an event. Be advised this place can get very busy on the weekend so it’s always best to call for a reservation. Like many restaurants today they seem to be a little short-staffed and that made service a little slow but our meal more leisurely. I highly recommend Freemason Abbey for your next special occasion or anytime you just want good food and a really great location.
… moreSaleen Martin
Freemason Abbey has great food and even better service, according to my parents!
We sent my parents to the restaurant for my mom’s birthday dinner, calling two weeks in advance. We wanted to make sure they could seat my mother and father in an area that’s wheelchair accessible since he uses a Permobil power chair. When I called, I spoke to a woman named Leslie who took our reservation. I checked in via email five days before their dinner date and Leslie replied and confirmed everything. They had my parents scheduled at the proper time, on the first floor, and noted that they needed room for a power chair.
When my mom got there, they had a cute little card on the table that said “Happy Birthday.” Other guests even wished my mom a Happy Birthday as well.
My parents said the food was really good. My mom ordered bang bang shrimp and She-crab soup, which she said was fabulous. My dad ordered a crab cake, as well as shrimp, mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. The shrimp were huge and everything was delicious. My mom said she was even eating food from my dad’s plate because it looked so yummy. My parents liked the food so much that my dad checked DoorDash when he got home just in case he ever wants to order from there in the future. LOL.
My mom said their waiter was very attentive. When it was time to leave, staff also came over to rearrange the tables so it was wide enough to drive his chair through. My mom said “I appreciate that. It was just awesome, the way they were so accomodating, and we didn’t feel like we were getting on their nerves or anything like that. It was just great.”
When my parents left, an employee asked if she’d gotten her birthday gift. When my mom said no, she went and grabbed it for her (a cute little Freemason Abbey glass), and gave her a hug. She said multiple employees gave her hugs when she thanked them for the amazing night and service.
My mom insisted that I let the restaurant know how much she enjoyed her night. She texted me saying “Omg!! I cried! They were sooooo nice. Sa, you must tell the management of that establishment what a great job they did! I feel so special. I feel like a queen.”
Thank you to the folks at Freemason Abbey for making my mom’s birthday special, and for being accommodating to people who use wheelchairs!
… moreWe sent my parents to the restaurant for my mom’s birthday dinner, calling two weeks in advance. We wanted to make sure they could seat my mother and father in an area that’s wheelchair accessible since he uses a Permobil power chair. When I called, I spoke to a woman named Leslie who took our reservation. I checked in via email five days before their dinner date and Leslie replied and confirmed everything. They had my parents scheduled at the proper time, on the first floor, and noted that they needed room for a power chair.
When my mom got there, they had a cute little card on the table that said “Happy Birthday.” Other guests even wished my mom a Happy Birthday as well.
My parents said the food was really good. My mom ordered bang bang shrimp and She-crab soup, which she said was fabulous. My dad ordered a crab cake, as well as shrimp, mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. The shrimp were huge and everything was delicious. My mom said she was even eating food from my dad’s plate because it looked so yummy. My parents liked the food so much that my dad checked DoorDash when he got home just in case he ever wants to order from there in the future. LOL.
My mom said their waiter was very attentive. When it was time to leave, staff also came over to rearrange the tables so it was wide enough to drive his chair through. My mom said “I appreciate that. It was just awesome, the way they were so accomodating, and we didn’t feel like we were getting on their nerves or anything like that. It was just great.”
When my parents left, an employee asked if she’d gotten her birthday gift. When my mom said no, she went and grabbed it for her (a cute little Freemason Abbey glass), and gave her a hug. She said multiple employees gave her hugs when she thanked them for the amazing night and service.
My mom insisted that I let the restaurant know how much she enjoyed her night. She texted me saying “Omg!! I cried! They were sooooo nice. Sa, you must tell the management of that establishment what a great job they did! I feel so special. I feel like a queen.”
Thank you to the folks at Freemason Abbey for making my mom’s birthday special, and for being accommodating to people who use wheelchairs!
Jason
I’ve never heard of she crab soup, but it was incredible! Like a smooth, rich chowder. The seafood pasta was also expertly done, although I wouldn’t add the extra crab for $5, the regular dish is plenty good. The cocktail flight was a little sweet for my taste, but still pretty good. Would recommend this place to anyone
… moreRaeSharon Alonzo
This place has been on my bucket list, and it didn’t disappoint!!! We were sat in an upstairs booth where you could see all the Christmas decorations they put up. We ordered the fried green tomatoes and split a french onion soup for our appitizers. My husband ordered the meatloaf special and I ordered a seafood pasta. The bread was a great compliment to soak up the pasta sauce from my dish and the gravy from the meatloaf dish. I’m not usually a fan of meatloaf, but he let me try it, and it was my favorite meatloaf ever! There is a char to it that just puts it on another level!
My seafood was cooked perfectly- very tender! For dessert, we had the cookies and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Even though it was 20 degrees outside, it was the perfect end to our dinner date. Thank you, Freemason Abbey, we will be coming back for more meals in the future.
… moreMy seafood was cooked perfectly- very tender! For dessert, we had the cookies and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Even though it was 20 degrees outside, it was the perfect end to our dinner date. Thank you, Freemason Abbey, we will be coming back for more meals in the future.
Kitty
Went here with a party of 8, bill was over $500 after everyone got drinks, meals and a few sweet treats.
The food was amazing!! I had the pork dish and my husband devoured the scallop risotto. I enjoyed a crème brûlée after my main dish, others at our table got prime rib, seafood and a few salads. They also enjoyed the selection of cheesecakes afterwards.
Quite a special and beautiful place to splurge on yourself!
… moreThe food was amazing!! I had the pork dish and my husband devoured the scallop risotto. I enjoyed a crème brûlée after my main dish, others at our table got prime rib, seafood and a few salads. They also enjoyed the selection of cheesecakes afterwards.
Quite a special and beautiful place to splurge on yourself!
tim christensen
I came twice for the happy hour and it was great. The burger was awesome and a very reasonable price. The well drinks were great too. Bar tender and service was great. The atmosphere is awesome! I’m sure dinner here would be great as well. I’d definitely recommend and come back.
… moreMelissa Sadler
My husband and I went here for our anniversary. When making the reservations, I found out that they have a Harry Potter theme for the month of October. The decorations were amazing. The special menu was wonderful. The food, and service, was truly incredible. I would highly recommend dining here any time, not just for a special event.
… moreX. B.
Visited Freemason Abbey for the first time during restaurant week. The drinks are delicious. I had the blueberry sour and coconut mojito. The sour was better, but both were good. The melon salad was yummy. I also enjoyed the tequila lime shrimp was excellent. I tried the duck fried rice and it was good too. My friend sent the braised short rib back; it was dry and flavorless. The service is excellent! Chuck was our waiter and took very good care of us. The manager also checked on us, and two other serves cleared our dirty plates away. All in all, good first visit. Would come back to try the regular menu.
… moreLisa Warren
We came here with friends for the set menu, mainly for the famous she-crab soup, and it was incredibly rich and flavorful. The atmosphere and service were also excellent.
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