We had such a great experience at Omar's Carriage House. Our waitress was amazing--super attentive and genuinely helpful with recommendations throughout the night. We came in for the dinner special but also caught happy hour, which was a nice bonus since we were able to try a few extra appetizers. The bacon-wrapped dates with balsamic glaze were incredible, and the lobster croquettes were just as good. Our server even made sure we got our happy hour orders in before it ended, which we really appreciated. The drinks were solid as well. The Caesar salad was good, but a little hard to eat since the lettuce wasn't chopped. The atmosphere made up for it though--the decor is beautiful and we sat outside on the patio on a perfect day. It was relaxing, comfortable, and not too loud, with good music in the background. After dinner, we walked over to First Friday to end the night, which was the perfect way to walk off the meal. Overall, I'd definitely recommend and would return again, especially to try more of the happy hour menu. read more

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I went to Omar's Carrot House in downtown Norfolk for their $28 three-course deal and overall had a really good experience. The atmosphere was cute and relaxing, and we chose to sit on the patio which was perfect on a nice day. Service was excellent and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I'd definitely give customer service a 10/10. For the meal, I started with a Caesar salad. It was good but needed more dressing for my taste. We also ordered extras: the lobster croquettes and bacon-wrapped dates. The croquettes were solid, but the bacon-wrapped dates were the standout, absolutely delicious and the best thing I had. For my entrée, I got the Boursin Chicken. It wasn't bad, but it needed more seasoning for me personally. I also wasn't a big fan of the sun-dried tomato mashed potatoes, it just wasn't my preference. I did try the beef bourguignon and liked that more. For dessert, I had the lemon soufflé, which was light and really good. Overall, the $28 deal is a great value and the experience was enjoyable. Not every dish was my favorite, but nothing was bad. I would go back, especially to try their Moroccan Monday menu. read more

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Omar's is a mainstay in Norfolk but my recent visit was disappointing. Our party had reservations and was promptly seated at the covered patio. What we didn't know is it would be three hours (!) until we left and the patio was unheated. 54 degrees. It was cold. The main issue of the night seemed to be understaffing. We literally waited an hour to order and then the food came 45 minutes later. The waitress seemed overwhelmed (which I'm sympathetic to). This was during the time they run dinner specials but the place was not crowded. Especially on the cold patio. Food wise, the Jamaican fish was very good for a main dish. The starter salad was tiny and unremarkable. I had the lemon soufflé for dessert. It was not soufflé. And not very lemony. More like lemon whipped cream. Wine prices are reasonable. Checks got botched at the end, despite us walking through it at the beginning. It was a fun night because of the company, but not Omar's. What's funny is I was surprised the manager didn't come out and talk to us about the evening. read more

Sat on the patio for a dinner and there were two tables with large dogs seated next to us who barked throughout the meal. This isn't the usual ambiance we'd expect at a nice restaurant, even if it is outdoors. Additionally, our server did not bring bread to our table but brought it to everyone else's table. The food was good except for the crab cakes dish - wouldn't recommend. Lobster croquettes were the best thing we tried. read more

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Bastilla-- great!! And I make my own so I'm very picky. Carrot ginger soup--. Lovely. I wish I ordered the larger size! Duck cassoulet-- Smokey, lots of meat. Really good Apple Brussels hash -- I like warm apples and Brussels sprouts. This was good Key lime pie--great! Not too sweet. Good tang. Many times this pie is a very fake or condensed milk disappointment. This was good dessert chef creation Sunday brunch-- we returned the next day for brunch with our family. We had reservations but there was plenty of room. Corned beef hash skillet: I'm a huge fan of corned beef hash. This had lots of good meat chunks. I got mine without pickled jalapeño and without the green pepper ( but with red and yellow) My husband got it as described ( with those things). Both were excellent A third person got chicken and waffle. The chicken was moist and good Their coffee is yummy and I usually don't like flavored coffee. The special mocha latte was also good Monday Moroccan ? We will be back for this weekly theme night ! read more

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When we moved to town, everyone said go to Omar's. They were correct! Omar himself is such a loving and kind person, and the food is out of this world. There's an eclectic mix of American, Moroccan, and other. Anything Moroccan is going to be great. I love that it's got a fun vibe with the cloth covered chairs in different patterns. It's both classy and fun. Good food. Good people. read more

Great atmosphere to dine with family and friends. Always a warm welcome from the staff and wonderful service. We sat upstairs where it was much more quiet and greatly appreciated. We ordered the Belgium Endive salad appetizer, the pear salad, the butternut squash bisque, the Lebneh, the Beef Bourguignon, the Salmon, and the Crabcakes with asparagus. Everything was fresh, full of flavor and so delicious!!! The fare here has ALWAYS been outstanding as well as the staff and ambiance!! This is why we keep coming back. Highly recommend this place for the outstanding food, service, and hospitality!!! The desserts are equally amazing!! We ordered the bread pudding and the chocolate mousse!! (I had not ordered any dessert but have had them before) My friends were blown away at how delicious dessert and everything was!!! read more

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Great Food. Service was attentive and the atmosphere is quite welcoming. This place is iconic in Norfolk and deserves there reputation.

My friend's and I stopped by Omar's Carriage House on a Friday night around 7pm. Omar's is a quaint, little restaurant near Downtown Norfolk and thankfully it wasn't crowded at all. Our server, Braydon, quickly greeted us and was absolutely wonderful! He shared the specials of the night and gave us time to look over the menu. One of the appetizer specials was Fried Puffer Fish. As skeptical as we were, we had to try it out. We asked ourselves, "when would we get this opportunity again" lol. I also decided on the Walnut Bourbon Salmon and the Fireside Margarita. The Fried Puffer Fish had a very unique taste but it wasn't bad. I probably wouldn't eat it again but at least I got to experience it. The Walnut Bourbon Salmon tasted wonderful and was cooked perfectly. It sat on top of a Fried Polenta Cake but unfortunately, it was flavorless. The Smoked Cherry Tomatoes were also a bit bitter so I opted to not eat those either. My friend's ordered the Moroccan Chicken Tagine and the Braised Lamb Shank, which they both enjoyed. For dessert, we tried the Strawberry Whip Cake which was tasty and I ordered the German Chocolate Cake which was great. Overall, we had a great experience at Omar's. The parking was very limited but they do offer valet! Everyone was friendly and made us feel very welcome! If I'm ever in the area, I'd definitely return. read more

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Omar's Carriage House is a nice little spot in Norfolk. The outdoor patio is cute, and it is especially nice on a warm spring/summer day. The inside gives a cottage core vibe. The service is wonderful, and everyone is so nice. This place has a nice American-Moroccan style menu. The first time we came here we got the Moroccan Tagine, and it came in a wonderful clay pot. The flavors were so savory, we had to come back. This time we got the mussels frites which the sauce was sooooooo good you could almost drink it. Nice and creamy, pairing well with the fries and mussels. The Belgium endive salad had wonderful flavors, creamy zest with dates and cranberries. It was a little pricey for what it is worth. The escargot was creamy, similar to spinach artichoke dip. They already removed the shells before serving, and I would say the sauce covers the taste of snail. The paella was delicious, so savory and the seafood pairings were so good. My favorite was the scallops. The garlic chive butter was really tasty with the bread. Although the bread was a little too crunchy overall. A must try in the Norfolk area! Thank you for having us~ read more

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A Brunch Gem - Delicious Food, Great Drinks, and Excellent Service Omar's Carriage House knows how to do brunch right. I made a reservation and was greeted immediately upon arrival. While I waited for the rest of my party, I sat at the bar and ordered an espresso martini--it was absolutely delicious, smooth, and expertly made. For brunch, I had the Funky French Toast with Nutella and bananas wow. It was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I left completely full and happy. Our group of six all received their meals at the same time, and every single dish was spot on. Not a single complaint from anyone at the table. A quick tip: When making a reservation, request downstairs seating if you have anyone with mobility issues. There is an upstairs section, and we were originally assigned there, but the staff kindly accommodated us downstairs without any issue. Between the excellent service, amazing food, and cozy atmosphere, I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

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Ambiance and service definitely 5 stars. The server Brayden was super friendly and attentive. When you enter the restaurant it's packed with delicious waft of food flowing from the kitchen and dining area packed with patrons on a Friday night. The menu has a good variety of choices from different proteins (lamb, steak, chicken, scallops, salmon, etc) to grains (couscous, risotto,etc). I ordered the lamb shank. While it has a lot of different spices, it lacked that basic pinch of salt. The portion was huge but it had way too much of the couscous. Thd strawberry (short)cake was typical so not worth the price. read more

Omar's Carriage House - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Food, service and ambiance....all 100%. First time here was for the monthly wine dinner this past August. What an experience! We were seated upstairs, felt like being in your grandma's house with a peaceful dining room twist. The staff was so incredibly kind. The courses were all spectacular, the wines paired that night were all good and went perfectly with the food. I would love to go back during a regular service evening soon. read more

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Must see and experience, great for get together and families, also great for dining with your loved one, romantic and classic settings. Friendly ambiance and soft music. Great for catering and private parties.the food is tasty and fresh , amazing specials for all different holidays my favorite menu is the valentine specials for two, always a winner. The service is catered by great servers and bartenders are attentive to your needs, It is the place to for authentic food and drinks. read more

Highly recommend as a date night here and make a reservation ahead of time. We came here during restaurant week, but we will come back here again to try more food. Everything we ate felt super healthy and not heavy in our stomachs and the service was quick as well. The mussel appetizer was the most FLAVORFUL dish I have eaten in a long time. Parking here is street parking, but they also have a small parking lot for the restaurant. read more

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I had won a gift card on IG and Yasmine expeditiously responded to my email regarding making a reservation this evening. They open 5pm Mon- Sat; 10am -2pm on Sunday. Yasmine was so nice & presented me with the beautiful gold envelope with the gift certificate upon being seated. Ambiance : It is an old carriage house from the 1940s. The original hay chute is open to the first floor but there are bars and a barrier for safety for those dining upstairs or downstairs. It's a charming quaint restaurant with character & simple elegance. For those that want to enjoy happy hour from 4pm-6pm there is a bar & large covered back patio seating. I am unsure if the upstairs is strictly for private events but Yasmine allowed us to look upstairs. It's a great space to hold an intimate wedding, birthday, bridal or baby shower or any special occasion. There isn't an elevator to the second floor & the restrooms are located downstairs. SERVICE: We dined on a Wednesday at 6pm and it wasn't crowded or super busy. Maybe due to the rain/poor weather but it was nice to dine in a quiet atmosphere. It was a very pleasant and calm enjoyable dining experience. Tables were bussed quickly & efficiently in a non disruptive manner. Our server Chris was pleasant and helpful with the menu. He also informed us it's burger night on Wednesdays: $10 burgers & $15 or $17 for bison burgers, as well as listed the specials-duck confit tacos or wonton something. He also checked in on us. Food: apps: Labneh - a new appetizer that has scallion pancakes with a yogurt dip with cucumber, tomato salad & zaatar. 5/5 flavorful comes with 8 triangles of scallion pancakes. complimentary bread roll each with garlic butter delicious! Slightly firm on the outside, soft on the inside (how I like it). MMMMMM.. good! 5/5 Potato chip encrusted flounder - a good portion, the creamed kale & roasted garlic was tasty. Chicken tagine- which was cooked in a tagine and arrived with its cover & presented once the cover was taken off. The chicken was so tender the bones came off easily. It came with saffron rice and it was very filling. We both couldn't finish our entrées so we boxed them to go. They do offer mocktails. I had the blueberry lemonade which was made from scratch. Desserts: My sister & I split the bread pudding. It was large enough and honestly if I had ordered it just for myself, it would have been too much. It's perfect for sharing, soft and soaked with English cream sauce & chocolate drizzle and whip cream. It was really good. All their desserts are made in house. Burger- I ordered one to go for my husband. It's a great restaurant for a calm, simple elegant atmosphere with history & wonderful food! Parking : street parking & valet parking Just make sure to read the street signs. read more

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I really wanted to give this restaurant five stars, but after several visits I feel I need to be honest. Our Valentine's Day dinner was very disappointing. We were six people. The stuffed chicken was extremely dry and tasteless, and the lamb shank was so tough it was almost inedible. On such a special evening, we expected much better, especially for the prices charged. There have been too many inconsistencies, and sadly we will not be returning. As neighbors, we had hoped this would become our local spot, but we cannot recommend it. read more

Went there for Moroccan Night and had an absolutely wonderful dinner and evening. The food was out of this world and the service was 5 star level. Will definitely be back. read more

My favorite thing about Omar's is the ambiance. It feels like 1800's Norfolk which puts you in a different place in time. We started off with water and bread, which was good but needed the garlic butter to amplify it. The seared duck was amazing and filling. Wanted to try dessert but didn't have much room for it. Overall, I will be back to try the brunch when back home. read more

Omar's Carriage House - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Omar's does somethings well while other things fall short. Showed up for brunch with a friend, started with the homemade donuts and it was delicious made fresh. Ordered the breakfast burger med rare and it showed up medium well at best. I dislike overcooked burgers hence why I ordered it a certain way. My friend had the BEC bacon egg n croissant, well the bacon was burnt and the croissant was burnt. They had the nerve to serve that burnt dish to her...smh. She was nice enough not to return it. This was very avoidable. read more

Omar's Carriage House - Donuts - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Oh my goodness, WHERE HAVE I BEEN? This place is absolutely beautiful and has amazing food. I was nervous we weren't going to get a seat without a reservation, but we did easily because we got there as soon as they opened. I've always wanted to try Moroccan food and it did not disappoint. Absolutely everything I ate was so good, I almost overate wanted to try more. The Bastilla* 10000/5 I've never had anything like this before! I did not know sweet chicken would taste good! I'm definitely ordering this again. Chicken Tagine* 5/5 my friend ordered it and said the chicken was good and falling off the bones! Seared Duck Breast Meal 4.8/5 the duck was cooked to perfection. All of the flavors paired really wear. Only think is I believe I received couscous instead of risotto, which is ok; I just typically don't eat couscous. Chocolate mousse 10000/5 my friend got this and just about licked the glass clean lol Chocolate German Cake 10000/5 it was perfectly balanced! Overall I had an amazing experience. Our server Brittney informed us that she was new, but she has so many suggestions and was an overall wonderful server. Please support a local Moroccan business and consider donating to relief efforts from recent natural disasters! read more

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A really good meal and a lovely evening. Omar's has been around for a long time and it continues its place at the top end of the Norfolk restaurant list. My potato-chip encrusted flounder was spot-on: large serving and moist and delicious. My wife's halibut (evening special) was likewise delish as were our friends' scallops and duck cassoulet. Drinks were excellent, prices are very fair and service was efficient and friendly. Slight hiccup with my wife's order was remedied, most graciously. We'll be back. read more

Food - palatable, Ambiance - adequate, Service - abysmal. My experience at Omars was not a pleasant one. I was refused a table change when a similar table became available, as I was uncomfortable at the one I was at and told the server as much. An attempt was made to assuage my discomfort and when I told the server that I was still uncomfortable, it fell on deaf ears. I never raised my voice, nor was I rude towards the server, however, mid dining, we got a new server. While mid dining, during our appetizer course, we were offered a new table by the hostess, at which point I declined because I didn't want to disrupt my guest with moving tables mid meal. This was not the point to offer a table change, that was prior to my meal arriving. All the while, the manager or owner, not certain of his role, never came over to our table to see how we were doing. Near the end of our meal during the desert, the manager or owner finally found a google map to our table and asked my guest how everything was going. When I conveyed my dissatisfaction with my overall experience, he said, "Ok, Thank you" and walked away. I was flabbergasted and gobsmacked by this reaction. No 'I'm sorry you are not having a good evening', NOTHING. I was not looking for any recompense whatsoever, just acknowledgement from the person who should be more concerned with their patrons enjoyment and experience at their establishment. I don't want to say it was racism that I experienced, but it was a very close adjacent. This was my first time at this establishment, as well as my last. read more

The Best Burger.(period) The service was professional: very attentive. Attention to details The ambiance was refined and cozy. Do yourself a favor and try for yourself, and may you hunger like me for another Best Burger. read more

The food was amazing such great selections. Highly recommend there espresso martini and wine selection. Staff was amazing great service. Went with girlfriends we had such a great time. Loved the atmosphere. We'll definitely recommend. read more

Omar's Carriage House - Bourbon Salmon - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

For a foodie, I was in heaven. Omar's is special, delightful, unique and nostalgic with delicious food, awesome service and a lovely atmosphere. My friend and I were practically giddy to finally eat here. We were sat immediately on a Tuesday night around 6. It did start to get busier later. The inside is so cute with seat covers, plates that don't match and a hole in the ceiling to keep the integrity of the original building. Ok...not a hole but where they used to drop the hay from the 2nd floor to the 1st since it was a carriage house. It's all protected so no one will fall. Izzy was wonderful and very patient with us. We started with an endive salad. Wonderful flavors and despite all that is in the salad it was very mild tasting. It even had gorgonzola cheese and a lemon Dijon dressing. For entrees we had to try the Moroccan Chicken Tangine and seared tuna. Wow!! Wonderful presentation especially the chicken. The meat fell off the bone. The tuna was perfectly cooked. We also got some bread and garlic butter with our meal. This was probably one of my top 10 favorite meals and experiences I have had. Highly recommend. They do have a burger special on Wednesday nights. I will be back for that. They also have a HH until 6. They have a patio but I feel like all the charm is inside. We had a wonderful experience and just when we thought it couldn't get better, Chris the Assistant Manager brought over some champagne since it was our 1st time. Nice touch on the customer service. The only con is parking since you are in Norfolk. But they do have valet parking. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Always a great experience at Omars. Food is interesting and setting is unique. Very nice restaurant.

Not sure what happened this time, but compared to last time we did not enjoy our food, which is a bummer because last year during restaurant week we had the BEST food. We reserved and were sat in the patio area, which was fine for us, but it was DIRT QUIET and there were only two other people seated out there. There was no music... although I did see a speaker. Definitely kind of awkward. Heaters were spread around which was nice!!! The ambiance was pretty and calm. The servers were all nice. But the food.... The escargot (our first time ever trying any escargot) was VERY sour, vinegary, lemony. It was way over-powering and you couldn't enjoy it. The pumpkin shrimp soup was OK. It was not hot. I love hot soup... The entrees, we ordered the potato chip encrusted flounder and the duck. My boyfriend said the duck was just okay. He said it was much better our first time. My flounder had ZERO flavor ): It tasted oily like the original ruffles used to coat it. No seasoning. It needed ALOT. I really didn't even want to take it to go but my boyfriend said it was a waste of a lot of food if we didn't. I ordered the saffron rice on the side. That had NO flavor either ): I eat everything and honestly this just wasn't the best food. The drinks were good but they are over priced. I think we paid $14 each for our cocktails and they are TINY. Maybe worth $10 instead. The wines are around $10, which is OK. But still kinda pricey. We ordered lemon cake and chocolate mouse to go. The chocolate mouse had a weird hint of berries??? Otherwise I did eat it all and it was still good. The cake is in my refrigerator and I'll eat it tonight. I'm sure that's good, as they have had the same baker for forever. It's a gamble going here. It's expensive and not so worth it. Definitely try it during restaurant week instead and you'll save money too. read more

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This is a wonderful choice for a date night or an intimate get together. The food, service, and atmosphere is flawless. My absolute favorite dish that is hard to find elsewhere is the Mussels Frites. It has a mix perfectly cooked mussels and crispy shoestring fries that soak up the creamy gorgonzola sauce. We each ordered our own of this appetizer - it's that good. Then, we split the Waygu burger with gorgonzola cheese and caramelized onions. This was cooked to perfection for our liking. We added a side of the Maque Choux to try. This was a Cajun blend of corn and onions and was delicious. They also come out with fresh bread and garlic butter to start so after all our dishes we were plenty full. The atmosphere is unique with old timey decor inside. They have clothes on the tables and chairs but the prices are not outrages like you would find at other high end restaurants. They have happy hour during the week but I recommend getting a reservation whenever you plan to go. What's special with the service is that your waiter or waitress is usually also your bartender. We tried an Expresso martini, regular martini, and two different old fashioneds. All were well made. read more

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I've been to Omar's a couple times for different meals. So far I've tried the shrimp and grits for brunch and the wagyu burger and shrimp tacos for dinner. The shrimp and grits were underwhelming since the grits were undercooked and didn't have much flavor. The wagyu burger is usually my go to and it's really good. Just wish they would add lettuce and tomato to it. The shrimp tacos were a bit "meh". They weren't terrible but the flavor was off and it was very soggy because of the slaw they added. I've definitely had better shrimp tacos in my life. The French fries were perfect though and the sauce they came with was great. Overall, I would consider Omar's pretty middle of the road in terms of their dishes. Not bad but not good enough to justify the higher price point that it has. read more

Omar's Carriage House - Shrimp tacos with fries - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I can't believe I have lived in Hampton Roads for more than 20 yrs and have never eaten here! This gem of a restaurant is in an actual carriage house! There is a warm inviting dining downstairs with bar and kitchen on same floor. And after a short but steep walk up some stairs, a smaller dining room upstairs(I would not recommend the upstairs for people with balance issues or using assistive devices). Wine/cocktails/beer on draft all available as well as $5 mocktails. I started with a nice tart lemon strawberry mocktail. Our server was attentive and answered any questions we had and kept our water glasses full. Started with Moroccan sampler platter and bastilla-sweet/savory chicken in flaky phyllo dough. It was delicious, the cinnamon made it interesting! Sampler included warm toasted pita triangles, hummus, olives and eggplant "caviar"- ground up almonds with eggplant. My husband and I split the chicken tagine entree which was so tender we did not need a knife. Lemony with saffron rice it was more than enough. All amazing so far but the highlight of the meal was dessert ! Made in house by one woman-Miss Marilyn. So many mouth watering options, we finally decided on warm apple tart w/caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream and Key Lime pie Apple tart was a generous size with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and perfect amt of caramel-hot out of the oven. Unbelievably good! Key lime pie had a buttery graham cracker crust and it was sitting in a beautiful lemon sauce. Tart and refreshing! Overall, a wonderful meal at Omar's and will definitely be back for the patio happy hour, Moroccan Mondays or a celebratory meal with family and( friends! read more

Great service and food! Omar's is a neighborhood gem. He and his staff are like family. This is a beloved spot for neighbors and visitors. Brunch is great and so is dinner! read more

Omar's Carriage House - Ahi tuna and a glass of Bordeaux - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Delicious food with great vegetarian and vegan options. Excellent service and nice ambiance. Delicious drinks as well. Be sure to check out Moroccan Mondays for an even more extensive tagine menu. We really enjoyed it! read more

What can I say... we didn't go in with high expectations because we happened to be walking by and randomly stopped in... But, we certainly did not expect to be this disappointed. The meal started off with a bacon Bloody Mary & we would've been happier with a cup of V8. The eggs Benedict was served with half a plate of arugula, doused in olive oil, two sad looking English muffins, dry ham & a hollandaise with the consistency of water... The potatoes weren't seasoned & had to order separately (didn't come with the eggs bene) The only saving grace is that the staff was super nice and the eggs were runny. I hate leaving reviews like this, but come on guys do better. read more

Great service and excellent food. My steak wasn't made to my specific wants but the server was super accommodating. She recommended good drinks and was super kind. read more

Came here with my office as a office holiday dinner which was located upstairs and excellent. We enjoyed the exclusive privacy of private dining while also having excellent food and service. Would eat here Again. Every appetizer and entree was delicious! read more

Omar's Carriage House - Pan Seared Salmon - New American Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Went to Omar's for my birthday last night. This is the third time I've been, but I haven't been in many, many years. The food was amazing! I got the 3 goat cheese dates with pistachio and balsamic glaze for an appetizer. THEY WERE AMAZING. (Not pictured) My husband had a delicious mocktail with mint and blueberry (also not pictured). The main course and dessert were both amazing. Our waitress was lovely!! The decorations for winter/Christmas were charming. We made reservations, and I'm glad we did. The restaurant was busy, but even in the small room it didn't feel cramped or loud. Really love it here. It is pricey. With everything our total was almost $300 (with 4 alcoholic drinks, 2 appts, 2 main dishes, 1 dessert). It was such a treat though. The waitress heard it was my birthday and put a candle in the dessert, which was just so sweet!!! Would highly recommend it here for any special occasion. I felt so loved. read more

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It has been a while since our last visit to Omar's Carriage House located at 313 West Bute Street in the heart of Norfolk. The setting is eclectic and quite comfortable, especially the upstairs dining area. Our server Jamie was very attentive and helpful with menu questions and suggestions. My Wife ordered potato crisp flounder with Cous Cous, roasted root vegetables and a lemon basil aïoli for $20. The flounder was served piping hot and it was cooked perfectly. The potato crisp crust provided a crispy mouth feel without the guilt of a heavy batter. The Cous Cous was delicious as were the root vegetables combined within it. I ordered the Kobe Beef Burger Served with Gorgonzola, caramelized onions, garlic mayo and truffle fries for $12. This was an amazing Burger that was served piping hot and it was delicious. The Truffle Fries were served in a small fryer basket which made for a nice touch. They were both crispy and meaty and they were seasoned well. This was a fantastic dish and I enjoyed every bite. If you are looking for a great place to enjoy a wonderful meal, stop by Omar's Carriage House. You will be happy that you did and you can rest assured that you are supporting local business!!' read more

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Went to Omar's this evening (11/02/24), arriving about 9pm for a nightcap. We ordered one glass of wine, a beer, as well as a couple appetizers. All was fine. They close at 10 pm. Ten minutes prior to closing we were asked if would like to order another drink--yes, and clearly that was the wrong decision. We were served the drinks but were confronted with yawning faces and a surly atmosphere of hurry up and get off the premises. They clearly were happy to take our money but also get us out the door--we gulped our drinks and paid the bill at 9:57pm. We are local (and for anyone)--this customer treatment is insulting. Update: Omars responded quickly to the above critique and apologized for the service. While they offered redress, it is unnecessary--we appreciate they just made the effort to respond. read more

Best friend brunch for the win! Staff was amazing. Did you know they give you crumb cake while you wait for you food??? $3 mimosas? Give me 5 pls. It was also serendipitous! We went when they first introduced the fruity pebble waffles! Highly. Highly recommend that you order this! It will transport you back to your childhood! The crepe bretonne was delicious as well. Everything was so good I decided to order homemade donuts to go! This place is definitely a hidden gem! read more

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