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Help us make it rightChow celebrated their two year anniversary in September. I am confident that many have still not tried it yet which is a shame. I too am guilty for setting...
After reading the many favorable reviews, we chose CHOW for some great Fried Chicken and southern food. The Fried chicken was moist, but utterly tasteless. We immediately sent back an order of mashed potatoes/gravy, my mac & cheese, and an entire order of the Rice/Bean/Sausage bowl for being lukewarm to cold, to be reheated. The coleslaw was not too bad...
I had my first experience at Chow. From the outside, I was not expecting much. Finding parking was a bit challenging but once we got inside we were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated promptly. We did not have reservations so we took a risk because the place is pretty small. They had their menu on a chalkboard; all...
Once again the food and service was at its peak of perfection! My wife and I took some friends and they ranted and raved how good it was for them and a must to return again. By the way it was very busy and still great food and service.
My wife and I have gone to Chow many times over the last couple of years so I thought it was about time to write a review. Chow is simply excellent. The atmosphere is casual and inviting and the staff is friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. The food is inventive, tasty, plentiful, and moderately priced. I’d call it creative southern cooking...
My wife and dropped by for dinner and found it just as good as during our visit last August. It's just a good comfortable, Southern-style restaurant. Our two meals were excellent and service was equally good. We ordered salads and entrees and were pleased at the size and quality of the mixed green salads. The lamb shepherd's pie and red...
Went for dinner last night. They were busy but the wait was short. We shared a Mussels with chorizo appitizer that was delicious, spicy but not overly so. I had their "famous" fried chicken, crispy but not dry with sides of grits and fries (Carb city but delicious!) My daughter had the pork chop which she seemed to enjoy very...
We had the absolute BEST waiter ever!!! His name is Brian and not only was he great as a waiter, but he was also very accommodating and was the ultimate...
Great Family Outing. We were a party of 8,we were seated right away, drink orders were promt, and the food was amazing! We will definitely be coming back again to try some other stuff on the menu.
We have been to this restaurant on numerous occasions , but the past few times we went the service was horrible. Went this week and after sitting for 30 minutes we still did not have a drink. When we finally were able to order our appetizer came out incomplete. It was a dish with 4 items on it yet 1...
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Chow's bistro. They serve traditional southern food with a unique twist. I enjoyed the fried oysters with mashed sweet potatoes. Delicious! I would also recommend the fried chicken and sweet potato pancakes.
I hope to visit again while I'm in the area.
Loved the selection of great homestyle food. I had the wedge salad with fried oysters. Another in our party had some of the best fried chicken he's ever had over a huge sweet potato pancake. Definitely recommend this place for great food and service.
We tried Chow after my partner tried it with her son. I was not disappointed. It has table service and a large counter where one can also choose to be served. The place was very busy on Sunday morning with people ordering Brunch and Lunch. The menu is unbelievable diverse and be warned the portions are LARGE. We tried the...
It's not that the service was terrible (servers were quite nice), or that the aura was dank (decent atmosphere), but the food was quite disappointing. The...
This is the kind of place you don't want to give a good review to because you want to keep it for yourself. The varied menu is heavy into Southern comfort, with great flavors and choices. We sat on the screen porch (wonderful) had a couple beers, and enjoyed some lovely food. I had chicken and dumplings, which was very...
A smaller place with very personal service. Service can be a bit slow but they have made major steps into improving this over the past few months. The Menu is all over the place !!
The Apps trend from you basics to Fried Green Tomatoes, Sautéed Chicken livers ( to die for) as well as many more unique items.
Entrees...
The menu is just as described by others. I loved my brussel sprouts and peanut butter, banana and bacon grilled sandwich. But what was most remarkable was the staff. Our server was prompt, and attentive, but not the least bit intrusive. And best of all, he knew the beers well enough that he had no hesitation answering my questions. Then,...
My boyfriend and I went for dinner last night for the first time. The food was GREAT. Decent beer selection on tap keep in mind it is hard to balance such a hearty meal with a heavy beer. I got the Sweet Potato pancakes with fried chicken and my boyfriend got chicken and dumplings with Mac and cheese both very...
Great southern food. Interesting menu. Friendly service. What's not to like?
My wife and I stopped by for a late evening dinner after hearing good recommendations on the food. Walking in the door makes you feel like you're you're in a hometown restaurant. The menu is hand written on large blackboards on all the walls. There's a wide selection of southern-style dishes with a good selection of sides including potatoes, mac...
Went for dinner on a Sunday evening on the recommendation of a neighbor. What a pleasant surprise! We ordered the fried green tomato appetizer which came with a healthy serving of ham salad and 2 large shrimp. The tartness of the tomatoes and the saltiness of the smokey ham salad went together well and the shrimp were an extra plus....
Went for a colleagues lunch on a Thursday. Got there at 11:30 and we were the only people there. That quickly changed. The menu is on 2 large chalk boards and go from chicken and dumplings to honey peanut butter and bacon sandwich. I had the black bean burger with sweet potato mash. Priced at $9.95. It was great. A...
Very relaxed setting. The porch area was fine outdoor seating. Nice mix of good comfort food and decent brew selection.
Went for dinner Sunday night. Sat outside on the covered deck, enjoying the breeze. I ordered the blackened catfish with a healthy serving of collards and the artichoke salad. The salad was done Mediterranean stle with sweet purple onions, tomatoes and feta. I even had a chunk of pork that seasoned the collards. The cornbread that comes with every entree,...
Had a Monday lunch at Chow. Fried pickle appetizer was delicious. The Chow salad and buttermilk dressing was fresh and very tasty. The menu is Southern focused with pig bellies and grits but varied enough for everyone, including me, a vegetarian- the black bean burger was one of the best around. Service was prompt and attentive, we will definitely be...
Loved our Father's Day dinner! I had fried oyster dinner with Mac n cheese and fried pickles...everything was so good! Everyone loved the food and service!
Awesome staff and fresh local food! Amazing beer list and the location is to live for. GO here... eat here and fall in love with it.
Have eaten at Chow several times and will return again. The food is "Southern homestyle" and very delicious. They can be crowded but do not let that deter you or you will be sorry. Service has always been attentive and good. Enjoy!
Great southern cooking with some flair. This is a great place to get a country fried steak! It wasn't quite a hanger, i.e., so large it hung off the plate, but it was quite big and very delicious. The cornbread was fantastic. Very moist and slightly sweet. Mac 'n' cheese was really good too and I found no fault with the mashed potatoes. The fried goat cheese appetizer is a great way to start a...
food is wide ranging prepared by gourmet chefs locally owned and priced reasonably. there is something for everyone and they have local craft brew on tap and bottles.
I actually managed to check out this place for lunch and dinner on the same day. Compared to what it was before, the atmosphere is a complete 180 to what it was before.
The fried green tomato appetizer was good and really like the shrimp and their special sauce. I could have eaten that for lunch, but ordered the BBQ...
Been there twice now and the food and service was great both times! Would highly recommend to anyone seeking a unique spot with a great atmosphere and awesome food!
This is a eclectic, cool, fun restaurant with amazing food and beer looove the menu being on the wall , the crab pot pie and southern fried chicken out of this world. Go to Chow you won't be disappointed. :)
My very most favorite place to eat; great food, wonderful staff, the best beer & wines available, great atmosphere. Love it here! Always go when visiting my son in Norfolk. Good job guys!!!
We have lived down the street from this place for a year and never went...but I'm sure glad we decided to go tonight! My husband and I split the sea salt roasted oysters, pimento cheese plate, and fried chicken and sweet potatoe pancakes and everything was incredible!
On the other hand, our server was pretty terrible. He didn't smile once...
Can't wait to go back.. Had dinner here and it was phenomenal! The menu consists of mostly down home country style cooking. I tried the country fried steak and it was perfect. Not over cooked, crisp on the outside and juicy pink in the middle. The potatoes and gravy were spectacular as well. They have a large selection of craft beers to pair with your selection as well and a low key comfortable...
Taken here by friends who live locally. Very busy early on a Saturday evening, there's a good range of draught beers and an easy to understand chalkboard menu. My crab pot pie was tasty but needed to be returned for reheating and my companions had various types of burgers, all of which went down well. A lively local eatery that...
Generous portions of delicious homestyle Southern influenced food with a touch of panache made with fresh, quality ingredients, a very good selection of adult beverages, friendly service, and a clean, relaxed casual atmosphere have made this Norfolk gem of a restaurant one of my favorite places in the area for a wonderful dinner date night with my love. Cheers and two enthusiastic thumbs up.
Super Lunch!. I stopped in here for lunch on Tuesday and the weather was as beautiful then as it is today. We decided to sit out on the deck under the new awning. Several of the flaps were open and there was an excellent cross breeze.
Myself and 2 coworkers just tried Chow for the first time. I had teh Chow salad was very good. I mentioned to my server that it would be great if the salads came with bread or crackers. The response was I could purchase cornbread for $1. One of the other memebers of this lunch group ordered the prime rib sandwich. He was only able to eat 2 of the 4 meat slices becuase of the fat and grissel....
Good weekly specials, robust selection of beers on tap (~15), interesting appetizers (like deviled eggs), and a good selection of side items. The waitstaff was friendly and responsive.
We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio, but it could be a bit breezy for some.
Collards treatment is my usual way of evaluating Southern food, and this place has great leafy collards that are seasoned and not overcooked. Fine eats here. Many other favorites here including chicken and dumplings. It has some very hot mac and cheese for a spicy flair. This place is always busy but less so at lunch. Parking can be a...
This place was pretty awesome. Closest thing to Charleston I've found here in Norfolk!
It seems this place is trying too hard to "be hip" mainly because of the chalkboard menus. Cool idea for a second, but no. Walked in with a baby for lunch on a Saturday and was told there weren't any highchairs. The server then goes and looks for one and a high chair appears but with a broken buckle. Spent...
Chow is a new spot along Colley Avenue that caters to those seeking traditional Southern comfort food in a casual setting. The chalkboard menu on both walls is easy to read, and they have a pretty good offering of local beers and a small wine list to boot. The food was very good - seafood, BBQ, pimento cheese, and fried...
This is a very good casual restaurant with an extensive menu .. and the food is always fresh. It's totally southern food ... not necessarily soul food. But you can always get a great Chow Salad with a variety of meat adds, chicken, oysters, and more. I've eaten here many times and never been disappointed. They have started a Sunday...
Best gravy I have ever had in my life!
Chow is a very competent soul food restaurant that professionally prepares versions of all of your soulfood favorites such as the fried chicken platter, chicken gizzards, and a good selection of micros to wash it down with.
I'm not sure if it was an off day for Chow when we went this past week but the food was awful. Fried chicken was very bland and oily. Mac & cheese tasted like it was from a box. Mashed potatoes was bland. The collards were good but that's about it.
This place is great for lunch or dinner!
After hearing mixed reviews about Chow, we decided to venture in to see for ourselves ... and were not disappointed! I will echo other reviewers in praising the fried (local) oyster sandwich and the Southern-style (mustard-based sauce) barbecue, along with the fried pickles and mac-n-cheese. If you like Public House on the south end of Colley Ave, then you should...
This restaurant has great oyster sandwiches, collard greens and crab pot pie. This is what I have eaten recently. Friends have had the barbecue and shrimp and grits and they liked them. I thought the grits looked too puffy but my friend liked them. I am enjoying the exploration of the menu and highly recommend this restaurant.
Traveling around town with the BF...got a late start on a Saturday morning, and were looking for something to eat. We'd driven past Chow, but hadn't ever stopped in before--until now! Chow is unassuming from the outside, but that changes once you open the door. Low-key and welcoming, with an ecclectic selection of food and beer--and judging by our first...
At 5103 Colley Ave, it is located away from the hustle and bustle. Do not expect to see a menu in hand. You must read all the menu boards on the wall for their diverse menu options. I had the Crab Pot Pie, and it was wonderful! The light filo bread square on top was perfect to cover the large...
I was kind in my earlier review, but after several months I have to say this place is awful. I only live a block away, so of course I wanted it to be as wonderful as Shucks or Tortilla, but after a dozen visits, Chow continues to disappoint. Yes, its popular. But so is Justin Beiber. The food is mediocre, the staff is polite, but untrained, and the atmosphere is bland. I love Chow for a glass...
Can't say enough good things about this place. And it's only gotten better since they opened a few months ago. Wonderful for both vegetarians and carnivores. Their black bean burger and pimento/cuke sandwiches are to die for. Fried pickles are great. Mac and cheese is totally worth the artery clog. In fact, everything we've tried has been excellent. And if...
i've been here twice and we are fortunate enough to have this within walking/biking distance. the first time i went was with a couple of friends just for drinks and appetizers. i was very impressed with the selection of (mostly virginia) beers, and even more impressed by their selection of bourbon. we had fried green tomatoes and oysters for appetizers...
Great little casual restaurant in Norfolk and just outside of Ghent...selfishly...walking distance from my home. Interesting combos for the plates and very generous portions. There are also some veggie dishes in which to choose if you are a vegetarian. Menus are on chalkboards all around the restaurant. Lots of lighting, friendly staff and reasonably priced.
Huge portions. Had the beef brisket plate with grilled corn and sweet potatoes. The corn is still on the cob, and not grilled per se, but still crunchy and sweet. Husband had the fried chicken dinner. Three huge pieces of fried chicken (drumstick, thigh & breast) with collards and mac 'n' cheese. The collards weren't sloppy and wet, good flavour...
Had lunch with two friends today and was thoroughly impressed. The Pork Belly appetizer was delicious was were the beef brisket sandwiches. Service was attentive yet not overbearing and they had no problems with us staying to talk after we settled teh check. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for awesome food and great service.
My family ducked into Chow prior to a Harlem Globetrotters event at Ted Constant. It ended up being a very fortunate choice as the food was great, the atmosphere was family friendly, and the service was prompt and pleasant. The menu items are displayed on several boards throughout the restaurant which made me think of other high quality restaurants that...
So today i felt like having a good ole burger. Well ended up going to this new eatery. Ended up eating an absolutely fabulous gourmet bison burger with fries. Let me tell you, it was awesome.
I like that finally i can find a place like i would in Miami or Chicago with great atmosphere, gooooood food and with a...
Chow seems to say "Look at me! I'm in the know in sort of an ironic - but not too ironic - wink wink - Southern hipster way. Heck, I've even got boiled peanuts and fried chicken. And a bunch of cool beers So there, I AM authentic. And awesome too!"
Well, what can I say? Some dishes are quite...
My husband and I live near Chow and it's one of our new favorite restaurants. All the food is amazing here and the beer selection is great. I would highly recommend this place, but would suggest making a reservation. This place is always busy because it is fantastic!
I was REALLY hoping the food would be so fabulous I wouldn't need to travel to the Smithfield Diner in North Carolina for fried chicken. Sorry to say it did not replicate the juicy flavorful Smthfield offering. The coating was crispy and dark brown perhaps suffering from too much time in the frier which would explain why my meal was...
Love this restaurant. Great southern food with a twist. Great Staff and I love the young and bright atmosphere.
Tried the new Chow a couple of times already. From the Totilla West family, this restaurant is more deep south in its selection and an interesting change to the norm. Not a big fan of the chalkboard menus but it is what it is, just have to get used to it. Haven't had a chance to try any beers or...
We stopped in for lunch during the week, and found this relatively new spot, across from the old Colonial Stores (now a church), and in what I think used to be Colley Marine, to be very comfortable and informal, and quiet during our visit. Our server was with us immediately, and directed us to the various chalk boards on the...
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