Freemason Abbey Restaurant

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Freemason Abbey Restaurant is located in Virginia. Check out this affordable place in the Downtown area. Diners say this place is an authentic American restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. Diners found the food consistantly good.

User Reviews of Freemason Abbey Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Edwin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sounds like this place was a hit or miss. I went there on a hit then. Wait staff was excellent and the seafood quiche was spot on. The atmosphe was cool and all, but I wasn't overly impressed. Plus If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcus H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Everything that I ordered here came out microwaved. The house salad was an odd ensemble of melon, cheese and salad. My girlfriend's salmon was placed on a cedar plank with a microwaved stream of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandria V.

2.0 of 5 stars. We went to Freemason Abbey in a group of seven. My boyfriend's food was alright, although he liked it. It was a basic turkey sandwich with sprouts. I, on the other hand, got the most bland chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thanks, Yelpers for bringing me to this unique restaurant! It's in a 100 year-old church, converted into a restaurant. With the wood vaulted ceiling, wood furniture and dark printed carpet it has a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best food I've eaten in a very long time. I ordered their Newbourg Pasta which was a special becuase I wasn't sure what to get. I expected it too be good but it far exceeded my expectations. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went to granby street at the suggestion of the bartender at the Olive Garden, and was less than impressed.I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a Wednesday, so, I'll give Downtown Norfolk the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by GPSRider ..

1.0 of 5 stars. My Freemason Abbey experience was very disappointing. The service was extremely slow - albeit very polite - and my glass was empty more than it was full. The artichoke dip appetizer took forever to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten at this spot three times. All three times, the food was excellent. The restaurant is a unique building, since it is a renovated old church from the mid 1800s. I like the historical feel....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am going to have to say that this is by far my favorite place to go to while in Norfolk. I liked it so much I came here twice in my two day visit to the area. The first time I came here, I had their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This use to be a church and is now converted to a restaurant. Interior decor has chairs that reminds you of grandmother's home with a slight homey odor. Started off with she crab soup that was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sergio S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty cool. Being a houstonian--a lot of our historical buildings are torn down. It's refreshing to see an old church like this one used so creatively!Needless to say, the ambiance here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Not the best...

because it seems as though they use many frozen items and just reheat them...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Missy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely the BEST She Crab Soup in the region, and I think I've tasted them all. It's so thick, I could just spread it on crackers which is MY kinda soup!Love the ambiance and servers, too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Great meal!

I had the tile fish (a special for the evening) and it was delicious with...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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one of a kind

this place is where we would go after a late sunday service. it was a friendly atmosphere and has great food.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Comfortable good food

Great location with a very comfortable environment. It is just fun to find an opportunity to dine at the Abbey!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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It was okay

The interior is interesting - certainly not just a boxy restaurant. The food was fine, but not entirely memorable. I might try it again as the visit did not leave a negative impression.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Unique place

If you want a unique treat to have dinner- try the Freemason Abbey. It's an unusual place. The food is good.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Nice

It is a bit on the pricey side but the food is good and it really is unique because of it being in a actual renovated church.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Great food and atmosphere

My son has just had a wonderful experience here! Great pleace in downtown Norfolk to experience. Food and atmosphere is out of thsi world.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mayu C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The location is unique-it's housed in an old church. The architecture is really cool to look at, the service was good, but the food was eh...The fried calamari appetizer was really good, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Great place to dine

I have only had lunch here and it was great. The service was good, the food was great and The atmosphere was wonderful. I plan on going for dinner soon.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Great food

went with a group of friends and had a fantastic dinner and a great time. Everyone should eat here at least once.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Great Food

They have wonderful food. One night a week they have wild game on the menu. I love the atmosphere of the resturant. When we went we sat on the second floor and had a wonderful view of the whole resturant.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Excellent food, great for parties or just for a date night by Karen C. at InsiderPages

Been here many times; just recently for my cousin's rehearsal dinner. They were fabulous! Great options, great food, excellent service. Family friendly, reasonably priced. My husband ate his first lobster here...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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NOT TOO GOOD

Several years ago, I would have given this place 6 stars, that was then but not now. We had not been there for several years. At that time the food had gone down hill. We decided to give it another try. IT WAS...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Namtran N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was a bit disappointed with this place. I love the decor, the fact that it's a restaurant inside an old church. I can't remember the help, which means that it wasn't horrible. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Terrific service and the food options are outstanding!

I took my husband there today for his 61st birthday! Not only is the building historically beautiful but the interior refects the former church's elegant decor'!! Our server, John S., was delightful and very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Beautiful building, romantic - great food.

We loved eating here - the place is beautiful, the staff was excellent, and the food was great.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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great food, beautiful resturaunt

This is a nice resturaunt. A little pricey, but a nice place to go out on a date. She crab soup is great!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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One of the Best

The Abby is a great place to eat. Its an old converted church so the atmosphere is very unique. The prime rib is awsome along with the desserts.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Not bad

Located in a remodeled church - makes for an interesting and old-time feel. Food is good, but it's not my favorite choice for a fun night out.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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great service and great food

Went here on my wedding anniversary and during the weekend. The service has always been fast and friendly. The food is fantastic. I recommend trying the she crab soup and the fried oysters. Overall it's an...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Annalies H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Having lived in Hampton Roads for the majority of my life I am familiar with FMA. However I have not had the pleasure of dining here until recently. My mother thought this would be a fantastic place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Franco C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Bar in an old church.I love this place both for the location and the concept. It is located right in downtown Norfolk and a snap to walk to from most of the places along the water. The building is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave H.

5.0 of 5 stars. In an old church. This place rocks. Must-do if you're in Norfolk.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Great Special Occasion Dining

This is one of the first restraunts I tried when I moved here and it is a favorite. Great atmosphere for dining for many different occasions. Romantic, out with the girls from college, etc.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Beautiful dinner setting by Kristen M. at InsiderPages

Freemason Abbey is a restaurant that is situated in downtown Norfolk and is actually a converted church. The restaurant is equally beautiful from the inside and outside, and it is really an amazing place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Favorite restaurant

I travel to Norfolk frequently and I always go to Freemason when I am there. I have loved every meal. I have learned to make a reservation because the secret is out about how good this restauant is. The wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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Beautiful Setting, wonderful food by Michele F. at InsiderPages

The Freemason Abbey is an old church that has been remodeled inside and is now a first class restaurant. They're mostly famous for their lobster and steak dishes, but they also offer up some great specialty...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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Great for group functions

A couple of times a month we take a group of 8-20 people here for dinner. The food is consistantly good, the service has been excellent and the atmosphere is great (make sure everyone in your party can climb...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2003
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Customers Don't Count

One of the worst dining experiences I've had in any state or country has been at Freemason Abbey. I organized a group of approximately 20 people to enjoy dinner and theater. We had reservations and the promise...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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IgoUgo

we have only eaten here for lunch before, but the food was good on all occasions. freemason abbey is located within about ten minutes walking distance from the waterside area of downtown norfolk, but there is...
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10Best

visitors enjoy wonderful service and beautiful surroundings as they dine in the midst of this former presbyterian church that was first built in 1873. as the menu states, "something's always going on.." in...
10best.com - user review
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