Grabbed some take out for lunch and have to say it was pretty decent, but wasn't amazed. I got the Cuban sandwich. I wished that the pork was a little better seasoned and there was a little more mustard. The bread was delicious however. My BF had the roast beef sandwich (the associate) which he loved. His one complaint was just that he wish he had different bread that held up a bit better. Each sandwich came with a side-- option of chips, fries, or side salad. My BF had the fries which he was thrilled about. They were more thick cut, could have been better seasoned. I got the side salad which just had mixed greens and chopped tomatoes. Nothing fancy. Think we payed about $27 total which was a bit pricey I thought. Overall, I would go back, but maybe try something different. I have heard good things about the burgers, so will have to try next! read more

Top 3 best burger in Norfolk. Top quality meat and great flavor. Hidden gem of Ghent.

I have been here three times at this point. Every time I order something else and every time it's been amazing! In my opinion, this is the beat sandwich spot in town. I haven't gone there for any of the meats they butcher, but I would if o lived closer because the costumer service is really good and friendly. They also have kombucha on tap! If you're feeling a sandwich, you can't go wrong with this place. Because of COVID, they won't let you eat inside so you have to take it to go, or they have a couple tables outside. read more

What a great spot for a butcher shop! They sell somewhat locally sourced (VA & NC) products such as grass fed beef and white sweet potatoes! Additionally on Wednesdays the creative geniuses make a take away dinner...tonight it's Berkshire pork shank over noodles with a pear salad dressed with a champagne vinagarette ($22.99 for 2 servings)! YUM-O! They also offer a CSA program for meat! It will start on March 4, 2014 and you must commit to 4 weeks ($200) which can be picked up weekly or bi weekly. I was told the meat selection will vary each week and they will also include suggested recipes on how to use the meats that week! Great space...great products...great service! Check it out for yourself! PS use the door that is facing the parking lot as the front door on Shirley Ave leads to a private residence. read more

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Just so you know, Friday's are burger day!!! And the meat is ground fresh in house!!! Prices were amazing and let me tell you, that burger was soo good and juicy and obviously better than any frozen kind you will get at other restaurants! Their sandwiches available are huge and made with perfection!! And did I mention they make their own desserts too?? Try that carrot cake you won't be disappointed!! I was in a food coma afterwards and was super pleased. The cherry on top is that the staff is super nice and awesome. I will definitely be going back! read more

Went here today with family and it was amazing. Got the Yex sandwich on foccacia bread and it was amazing. Fried with garlic aoli came with the sandwich is the best dip for fries. Outstanding food. Wish there were more and better options for mon drinkers, sodas are limited and not the best quality. If you are in Norfolk you have to try. read more

Exceptional food at a reasonable price. Really cool decor, old time radio/turntable with memories everywhere. They have great looking cuts of meat and some different things frozen (quail and such). Also a nice wine and beer selection. read more

This place is just so good! I ordered takeout and my Cuban sandwich was just scrumptious. It was hands down the best Cuban I have ever eaten. My son had a burger and said it was amazing. But can we talk about the fries? They are so delicious with the garlic and rosemary. The garlic aioli is sublime and the perfect dipping sauce. Can't wait to order again. read more

We love Pendulum. We love their different charcuterie. Their menu is based on whatever ingredients they have, so their menu is always changing. They always have delicious pate, sausages (I really love the Banh Mi and Lamb ones) and cured meats that aren't your basic ones. We are there at least once a week. There animals are grass feed and organic so you know what your are putting into your body. We love that we can order different cuts of beef to our specifications via type of cut & dimensions. Even though it is a little pricy, it is some of the best beef we have ever had. We recently ordered ribeyes that were cut with a spoon tender. If you love meat like we do and have a high standard for quality, this is where you should go. Not only is the product they provide excellent, but their staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. And if you ever get the chance, try their in-house bacon. OMG! read more

First, they had a small adjoining parking lot which is awesome in this neighborhood. We were greeted promptly as we walked in and ordered our lunch at the meat counter. I ordered the cubano on focaccia and hubs got the brisket sandwich. The cubano lacked "pop" somehow but overall flavor was smoothly delicious. Hubs had the brisket sandwich, which smelled amazing. Hubs said it was "good but I've had better" Lots of beer and soda choices, even some wine. Interesting storefront, lots to see, prices were not unreasonable. Had toys for little ones to play with while dining or shopping. Not hubs cup of tea but i would love to go back! read more

Pendulum Fine Meats - Cubano on focaccia with fries. That garlic aioli is BOMB!! - Butcher Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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First, don't go here if you're vegetarian. Not the place for you. (Although, when requested, they will nicely make you a grilled cheese.) Second, this place has a really great vibe-- local, organic, well-treated animals, get-to-know-your-food type of deal. Also, a small but awesome selection of beers, soaps, canned things, jarred things, and desserts. The portions are great and everything is made with a lot of care and love. You can't go wrong with any sandwich you get here. Definitely get the fries on the side, although the salad isn't bad and offers a nice contrast to all the meat. I think one of my favorite parts is that they offer lessons such as cutting apart a whole chicken, making your own sausage, and butchering a hog. They really want you to love meat as much as they do, which comes through very strongly. A must-visit for any meat lover in Norfolk. read more

This place is on point, I had The Assistant which was stacked and delicious and my fiancé had the Cuban- also . They also have a few craft beers on tap and a fridge with mix and match 6 packs to go. For sides we had the fries with their bomb dipping sauce and house salad with bacon balsamic dressing. Needless to say we'll be back... again .... and again read more

We came here for the hotdogs and dry aged steaks. They were out of dogs...sad. But the dry aged steaks were fantastic cowboy ribeyes or tomahawk ribeye. What a different a hundred days makes! Great value and friendly staff. A strange set up kind of but everyone was friendly. We'll be back! read more

I've wanted to try this place for a while & had very high expectations. Normally that means I leave disappointed. But not this time . I loved it , the food was so good , the staff is so welcoming and friendly , and the atmosphere is perfect . They make you feel at home and I can't wait to go back read more

Delicious food and drinks - super high quality meats of all varieties. Can't go wrong going here.

Best meat in town. Hands down. This is a small business who has tapped into the pulse of the community by offering locally sourced meats in a CSA (Community Sourced Agriculture) box. It's fantastic. we pick ours up bi-weekly and are never disappointed. The shop is cool, the staff is also cool. the entire place oozes cool. I've spoken with a woman who I believe is part of the family that owns this place and discussed how they purchased the entire home and restored it to the glorious building it is now. They decided to use some of it to start their own butcher shop. I LOVE THAT. One word. COOL. read more

Have eaten here for lunch twice in the last week or so and couldn't be more impressed. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and happy to help. I tried the house burger and Cuban on the two visits I was there and both were executed perfectly. The quality of meat is exactly what you'd expect from a legit butcher shop. Don't miss the fries with smoked onion aioli. read more

This is a great local meat market. Yes, it's a little more pricey than Harris Tweeter; but when did HT get 5 stars? The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the sandwiches and burgers are above average, and they have a wonderful selection of beers and wines if you chose to dine in or on their patio. They constantly update homemade sausage and hot dog choices, and if you love to grill, it is hard to leave without bringing some home. If I could improve one thing, it would be a variety of locally baked breads (ie. buns for the dogs). read more

Wow!!! This place is wonderful!!! Laid back environment with super chill staff who were willing to make accommodations for me in regards to my low carb way of eating. Loved that it's in an old house and thou things were changed to be able to be a butcher/cafe the place still had a home feel about it which I love!!! Thou I didn't eat the fries my husband said they were amazing and the dipping sauce for them was delicious and a must have!!! And they have craft beer!!! And craft sodas!! read more

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Came in to check the place out with my family and was impressed with their creative sausages and meat selection. Although not displayed, I asked if they had dry aged beef. The clerk let me know they had 120 day dey aged ribeye for 26.99 a pound which seemed decent for the time put into the aging. They also had some cookies that my so and I tried which were crumbly but delicious. Will be coming back next time to try their sandwiches. read more

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What can I say about this place Excellent service and the staff is always friendly and nice the food is outstanding from everything like the lunch sandwiches to the cuts of meats the offer everything is great a fair priced the food is so fresh you wouldn't want to eat a burger from a fast food joint ever again I love it here I venture here on my lunch break from Portsmouth on Fridays for there six dollar burger special which is worth the drive and toll fees lol you can't go wrong eating here go try it now!! read more

A 15/10 lunch spot! My stepfather and I always go when we come back from visiting the local lumberyard and we are never disappointed! Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, and even better food! read more

Great selection of quality meat, and the staff behind the counter was super friendly.

House Burger, Shepard burger and fries were great! Can't wait to try out the house made sausages we bought from the meat counter!

Pendulum is by far the best butcher in the area not to mention the amazing food you can get there and the pop-up restaurant alkaline which is a whole different review. If you're lucky enough to go on a day when the smoker is going as you pull into the parking lot you are engulfed in amazing free scents! The staff inside is so happy and helpful they have a wonderful selection of meats, bone broth's, cheeses, wines, craft beers and all sorts of other specialty items. If you want good quality this is the place to go! Make sure to ask about their dog treats if you have a four-legged friend!! read more

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LOVE THIS PLACE!!! the burger and fries are sooo good... Everyone there is so friendly and welcoming, feels like home... Everything is fresh and the garlic aioli TO DIE FOR!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

SO GOOD! Everything was perfect on my visit from the service to the food. I have never had a Monte Cristo sandwich before but the one I had here would probably top any other out there. I still find myself craving it. I will be back and I'm bringing everyone I know. read more

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While I do not live in Norfolk, I still make it a point to frequent Pendulum as often as I can. They are a fantastic artisinal butcher shop offering exquisitely sourced meats and local produce. I go nuts every time I step into the place. If you want a real treat then ask for some of their housemade pork lard. I know many will think that a weird thing to say but if you saute anything at all in your kitchen then you will be well served to do it in lard. Everything comes out crispy and delicious. And don't worry, the lard is rendered down to the point that it imparts no flavor or smell to whatever you are cooking. It is one of the most neutral cooking fats available and if some of the research coming out now is accurate, it is also one of the healthiest things you can cook with. It is hard to believe people thought Crisco was a better substitute. That crap is nothing but a heart attack in a can. As enthusiastic as I am about Pendulum, I am a realist. It is going to be very hard for them to maintain their business based on the scale at which they sell. Hence the reason for so much other "stuff" available for sale in the shop like knives, books and wine not to mention their cooking classes. I totally get it and remain hopeful they can keep their sales figures up enough to make a profit. Meanwhile, I will make it a point to stop in every time I am in Ghent. I don't mind dropping a few extra bucks to get some of the highest quality food available in the area. read more

Pre-tay Pre-tay sweet place. I dropped in here more to check it out than buy anything in particular, but I could have easily spent a million dollars in here. They have a great selection of meats; including sausages, steaks, lamb, ribs, etc. That I was expecting, what I wasn't expecting was all of the local produce, eggs, wines, jams, breads, pickles, etc. This place is a great source for anything you might need to make a badass dinner. Some things I really liked; Wines organized by what they should be served with (chicken, fish, beef, lamb) Ready made meals to-go on Sundays and Wednesdays The crazy large selection of fun jarred foods Fresh smoked pigs ears for my dog I'll definitely be back here to blow my next paycheck. read more

I thought it would be a full butcher's counter. The butchers counter is smaller/compact to fit in the location. They have steaks and sausages and some other cuts of meat. But they didn't have all cuts (chicken, ribs, brisket, shoulder, etc). And they didn't sell barbecue sauce but they did have hot sauce. They have some local beers by the can and there are some whole chickens and chicken breast in the standup freezer. Make sure you read their website if you are going to "shop around" before a bbq or event. read more

The meat they sell here is amazing, the 45 day dry age was nothing short of A1 (steak sauce) and the people are friendly and helpful too. One thing is that you are looking at around $30 for a live of meat but I'd say it was well spent since it all ended up in my belly. read more

Very good spot for lunch. The quality of the food and the meat items is amazing. They do take a little time, even if you call it in. They are pretty pricey too. I like that they are really into what they do. They offer classes about meats and butchery as well. read more

Best burger I've had period. Fries were perfect and so was the aioli it was served with.

Absolutely wonderful dining experience. If you can attend an exclusive dinner event here, I highly recommend it. The service and quality of food was fantastic. read more

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Roast beef sandwich with fries for lunch was amazing!!!! Definitely coming back again!

So much meaty goodness in one wonderful place. I could seriously leave my other half here for over an hour easily. All of their meats are awesome plus they have really amazing lunch specials and beer on tap with tables full of local goodies. So stop by fresh, local and humanely raised meats right in Ghent. read more

Pendulum Fine Meats - So much to choose from... - Butcher Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Mercy Mercy Mercy!!! This place this place!! One item....well two actually; the Cuban Sandwich and The Texan (?)! You absolutely can't go wrong with "ANYTHING" on their menu but these sandwiches are a slab of delicious! I often sit in my car and stare at the building lol! The atmosphere the welcoming staff the butcher shop the drinks PERFECTION! The quirky decor is also excellent. Got a cookbook to trade ? They may do that too as their shelves are stocked with culinary must haves! You can also buy exotic seasonings that are fresh and the best is you determine what you want and need!! The host of Diners Drive-in and Dives, Guy loves this place and you should too!!! read more

Came here for lunch today and all I have to say is go... I recently had surgery so I'm on crutches (can't keep me down) and the staff helped me a lot!!! Besides the amazing staff the food was amazing. I had the Cuban with fries and I usually wouldn't get that. I only say that because it's not my "usual" but it was so good!! And the fries were so crispy and delicious. The inside is adorable too, so much character. I have to go again soon!! read more

An amazing butcher shop with wondrous meats available and some of the most delicious sandwiches I've had in years.

I am in love with Pendulum. The cookies, roasted cashews, meats and dog bones. I've tried almost all of the cookies they have to offer, and my favorite by far are the lemon basil. I have bought my dog cow bones, lamb leg, the ground dog food and turkey neck. My dog enjoys pendulums meats more than I do. Pendulum is a great edition to Ghent and I am happy to support it. read more