Freemason Abbey Restaurant

Category: American restaurant in Norfolk, Virginia

Address: 209 W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Phone: +17576223966

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–8PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–9PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

Andrew Park

Aug 1, 2022

Overall a decent place. Ordered the 10oz prime rib, bang bang shrimp, she crab soup, and calamari. Prime rib - pretty disappointing prime rib. They put the prime rib on top of the potatoes and not enough room on the plate to cut the meat without mashing the potatoes and vegetable everywhere. The vegetable mix was very bland and was pretty much bunch of onions on mine (not very well portioned between two plates). The meat was okay. 6/10 Calamari - tasted store bought. Not much else to it. 6/10 She crab soup - it was actually pretty good. Not too many crab pieces with shells still attached to it. 8/10 Bangbang shrimp - probably the best thing we ate. It was crunchy and the sauce was good. 9/10 Overall it was a decent experience. Our server seemed to cover too many tables alone which meant he only came to our table to either bring us food/drink but didn't really check in much besides that. Who I assume was the manager had to visit us to help him out later.

Breanna Zeman

Jun 12, 2022

This place was so cool! And on top of that the food was amazing. Their she-crab soup was to die for! I got the salmon as well and it had a nice, unique glaze to it. My mom got the bang bang shrimp and that was soooo good. They have a lot of great options! I loved everything I tried and will definitely be going back.

Ch

May 25, 2022

I am so glad I found this gem on night one of my 13 week assignment! Absolutely amazing and cheap. I got the she crab soup. Beef tenderloin pasta with mushrooms. Smoked Gouda cream sauce. Ceaser salad. Homemade apricot bread pudding! The old building was beautiful.

Tanner McFeeters

Jan 25, 2022

We came in the other night and enjoyed an excellent meal. We had not been for a couple years but the quality is just as great as ever. Prices are always very reasonable for the dishes and if you make a reservation (not required) you will be seated nearly as soon as you walk in the door. Head down and check them out if you haven't been before!

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Questions & Answers

How can I reward our bartender for outstanding service this afternoon? My first time, but definitely not my last.

Bob Foster | Jun 4, 2020
Virginia Rawls | Jun 5, 2020

Leaving him a tip and a note thanking him would be a great start in addition to posting a 5 star review.

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I would love to see omargosh do a challenge of a paranormal investigation inside free mason Abby..It's a beautiful place it's omargosh vlogs

Dreama Nichols | Jun 5, 2019
Exploring The Paranormal | Jun 6, 2019

Yeah! It would be nice if they allow him and others to investigate. I'm about to send them a message when I saw yours 😄

Is there a dress code?

Quin. Sav | Aug 8, 2020
Freemason Abbey Restaurant (Owner) | Aug 9, 2020

No dress code, but we do require masks to be seated and move around the restaurant

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Do you need a reservation for a party 10? If so how far in advance

Yolanda Jones | Jun 5, 2018
Mike Stiffler | Jun 6, 2018

They have accommodated me with 3 days in advance, same day reservations, and just showing up with a large party. I think as a matter of conveinence for your party, and any restaurant, making a reservation for large party is a good idea. Freemason Abbey is an extremely popular restaurant so I think it's best to call and make reservations.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Mar 6, 2021
Pat Scott | Mar 7, 2021

Very good, and fun. They have closed every other table and put pictures of celebrities at the closed ones.

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is there any valet parking at the restaurant?

Larry Jones | Jan 5, 2021
Freemason Abbey Restaurant (Owner) | Jan 6, 2021

I'm afraid we do not have valet, but we have three parking lots surrounding the building which are free for our guests, and we also validate for the Freemason St. Parking Garage up to two hours.

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are you open for business on Father's Day June 21, 2020?

Susan Meier | Jul 9, 2020
Jonathan Warburton | Jul 10, 2020

Yes they are.

Does this restaurant serve soft shell crabs?

vickie Bennett | Jun 4, 2020
Bryan Mulvaney | Jun 5, 2020

Yes

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Do they send food

mellissia grasser | Jun 4, 2020
Bryan Mulvaney | Jun 5, 2020

I know they send it to your table.

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How much for a lobster lunch or dinner and lemon aide .also do you have senior or military discounts.

Auzie Goodrich | Jun 4, 2020
Freemason Abbey Restaurant (Owner) | Jun 5, 2020

We no longer serve lobster in the restaurant on any day. It was a special we had on Wednesdays for $16; a lobster tail paired with a choice of seafood. Due to the price and lack of consistency of the quality, we had to change our special to Seafood Pairings on Wednesdays, which is your choice of two seafoods (out of a list of seven seafoods) for $17, which comes with smashed potatoes and vegetable medley. The Seafood Pairings menu is available on our website at www.freemasonabbey.com We have military discounts for active duty and retired military; 10% off entrees.

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