No Frill Bar and Grill

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For four star Californian, try No Frill Bar And Grill in Norfolk. This is a great place. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food very reasonably priced (par with most chain restaurants).

User Reviews of No Frill Bar and Grill

Yelp.com Review - by Emily P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was The Man and I's first time at the Norfolk location, and we must say that the food and atmosphere was fantastic! We stopped in after the lunch crowd had dissipated, around 2pm, and were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have never had a bad meal at No Frill. It must be the most consistent kitchen in South Hampton Roads. While I normally grab lunch, it also makes a great early dinner spot.Only downside is tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I came here on our last day of training in Virginia. She really wanted a salad, I just wanted to eat. I searched salad and this was the first pick. We arrived around 9:00PM and were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would say more like 3 1/2 stars. Not bad, but not great. Located in a cute area. We sat in the outdoor patio, which had a fly problem. They did have it screened, but there was still a lot of them....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. It is another great place to celebrate, or just to kick back and relax on a Sunday. The drinks, service, food and desserts are out of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel N.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great!They have small parking lot, so you might have better luck finding parking on the street. They have outside and inside seating. The staff is super friendly =0)Their menu has a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. No Frill is an all around place. It sits on a quaint street full of shops, an old school movie theater, ice cream parlors and plenty of small places to dine. This area is called Ghent. We went on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of those places you've been to a million times and haven't reviewed. It's one of the top places for food on Colley. I've only been here for lunch, and for the last 3 times I can't pull...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Roxanne O.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reading some pretty good reviews, I decided to stop at No Frills along my long road trip from the Newport News Airport to Nags Head, NC. I was surprised to see that this restaurant is located...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Their desserts are off the CHAIN. I don't know if they make them in-house or "import" them, but they are consistently the best thing on the menu. I've had the carrot cake, the 4 layer coconut cake,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam V.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're ever in the mood for heavy American food this is the place to be. The funky chicken sandwich with the mashed potatoes are the best options on the menu by far! The portions are huge and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laine A.

5.0 of 5 stars. The place you head for a consistently good meal at a great price. Helpings are generous and service is fast. Laine and I ventured to Frill last week. We also brought a No Frill virgin, my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! The food here is consistently great. Good for dates or a night out with friends. Hamburgers to the nightly special, all the food is good. Dinner or lunch, they serve both well....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lilani E.

4.0 of 5 stars. My last day in the VA we decided on Sunday Brunch. I ordered the Ham Hash with grits. I never knew grits could be good! So the last time I ordered grits was in a cafeteria where my sister taught...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sergio S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a step above Chil's-type food. The menu is nothing outstanding, but their portions are generous and the service friendly and fast. The place itself is nice, but with such a great name--I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to go. They have a variety of foods from appetizers, soups, to hamburgers, fish and pitas. They also have a great dessert menu. I had their special duck dish which was good, but a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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excellent

I always love going to the No Frill. The atmosphere, service and food are great. The Spotswood Salad is not to be missed but don't plan on having an entree too, it is huge. One of my favorite places in Norfolk...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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Good

The food here is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful, No frills is a great place to sit down and have lunch.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Best place to eat in Ghent on Colley Avenue!!!

I love this place. It is a pleasant place and wonderful food. The servers are very professional. Of all the places to eat in Ghent this is my favorite. I love the atmosphere. Great food with Good prices.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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good place to eat

No Frill has tons of seating on the inside and a quaint deck on the outside. The chicken salad is fantastic. It's more casual than dressy I would say. Been here tons of times. Always a pleasure to go. Great...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Primos Restaurant

Neighborhood eating at its best! Wonderful food, great service, friendly atmosphere. It will keep bring you back. Heart of Kempsville.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yes

This place has some of the best food. I recommend that everyone try this place. The have something for everyone.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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The best in town

I love this spot. They have the best sandwiches in town, especially the fish and pastrami sandwiches.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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GREAT FOOD

I love this place. Someone in my office always takes me here for my birthday lunch. Staff is so friendly. The place is kind of small but food is oustanding.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Wife's Fav

My wife goes there at least once a week for lunch. The sandwiches are all well made and the staff is nice.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Excellent

Great food, good prices, friendly staff.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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great food

Great food and great prices. A nice place to go for lunch! You get in and out! Would recommend to anyone
kudzu.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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" A fun place to dine"

Located in the heart of Ghent and around the corner from the Nero Theatre, the No Frills Grill provies a friendly meeting and diningexperience. Try their Sunday Brunch strting at 11:00AM. Get there early.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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A unique place to eat

Menu is good; food and service will not disappoint. Unexpectedly nice eatery. Only negative is that it is very noisy, probably due to the ceiling or type of construction.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Hits the spot

Love to take my young kids here. Good value, great food. Love the salads and pitas. Staff is attentive.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Great Daily Specials

A very rare thing these days, is finding a place that has daily specials. Not only that, but GREAT daily specials and at both lunch and dinner times. Food is awesome and so is the service.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Love it!

Great menu, great prices. It can be crowded but be patient because everyone knows its worth the wait!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Great Food

No Frill Grill was such a surpise! Great Food, great service, and nice price range. Definitely a nice place for a family meal or a night out without the kids and will not break the bank. My family loves it.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Don't be fooled by the name!!

Awesome lunch spot (I actually frequent the Hilltop location)! I introduce everyone to the Crispy Calamari Salad. The Funky Chicken Salad or Sandwich are great alternatives. Sea Scallops and pasta - great. And...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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LOVE the chicken salad by Karen C. at InsiderPages

No Frill has tons of seating on the inside and a quaint deck on the outside. The chicken salad is fantastic. They have tons of options to choose from. It's more casual than dressy I would say. Been here tons...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. No Frill Grill has the best price-for-quality value in the greater Hampton Roads area. Let me break it down: huge portions, same exact thing every time you order it, no surprises, quick and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauri N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has the most delicious Tuna Wrap! And great fries. I miss being just a block away. The perfect lunch spot in Ghent!
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mr H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went there last night for a quick dinner. Nothing to write home about typical restaurant food. I've had better food in the Ghent area.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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No Frill - Great Grub!

I've been going to No Frill for approx 2 years and have never had a bad item on the menu. Check out the Spotswood salad w/chicken which is outstanding or the Fish and Chips with fresh flounder. Excellent Food.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Best In Town

I have consistently had great food and service at both locations, locally owned-the food is always fresh and the daily specials always are always innovative.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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favirite grill

When in Norfolk I always stop here for lunch.Good food!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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Good Food

This place has very good food. They have huge portions and is well worth the price. Which isn't to bad. Service is also pretty good.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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nice!

nice place to eat!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Fantastic Food...

If you want selection without sacrifcing quality, this is the place to go. Although not the cheapest, it is outside of the norm with london broil wraps, tuna steak, and even vegetarian dishes. It is always...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Best Reasonable Food in Ghent

No Frill packs a bargain with its huge portions, low prices and great, casual atmosphere. You cannot go wrong with this restaurant that serves anything from burgers to catfish.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Great all-around

You can find anything you need here for Sunday Brunch, lunch or dinner. Delicious food of a huge variety - I recommend the nachos, their cheesecake dessert and the Bellinitini!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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great fun

can't go wrong with this place. The food is good and the service is even better.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Great Food, Reasonable Prices

Has an eclectic menu. We eat here once a week.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Best Value

By far one of my favorite resturants in Hampton Roads.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Best all-around

Great selection in different price ranges. Most consistent restaurant - always good food and good service.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Always good

Always good food, service and proces. Don't miss this place!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine M.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's good, but not great. The food is reliably adequate and the service the same. It's a good place to take clients for lunch or out-of-town guests for dinner because you know there will be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Don't let the name fool you!

Where to start? There's a reason this place gets crowded. The food is excellent and it's hard to pick favorites. The BBQ chicken & ribs, the crab cakes, my wife's perennial favorite, the Tuna Pita. The corn...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gayle G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went for the first time on Sunday night for a quick bite. We shared the ribs with the potato gratin & sauteed spinach and a green salad. The dressing for the salad was great. It was a ginger orange...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Simply Hair S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best food around. We love the Sunday brunch. It is good if you go for lunch or dinner. If our dining guests have never been there then that is the first place we suggest. We tend to like the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorites restaurants - in Norfolk and the location in VA Beach. The food is consistently good and the ingredients are always fresh. I have eaten almost everything on the menu (I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Always a great experience. The staff is great, the food is always good....even when you can't figure out what you want. The Funky Chicken Salad is something you have to have atleast once in your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best restaurant in Norfolk. Excellent service, food and drinks. Try the funky chicken salad; it's the best salad ever.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber N.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite restaurant in Norfolk (there's one in Virginia Beach now too). Casual environment, awesome food, affordable prices and great service.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Atticus F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best neighborhood restaurant in Tidewater. Great food and atmosphere (laid back) and reasonable prices. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't think there's been a time when I wasn't completely satisfied and happy after a meal at the No Frill Bar and Grill. There's an eclectic selection of wonderful food and the staff is always kind...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food, affordable prices, and a diverse menu make No Frill Grill a great place for lunch, or a night out. The eclectic atmosphere improves the dining experience. The staff is professional and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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So good by Jennifer S. at InsiderPages

My brother and I go here all the time. They just built a new one at Hilltop. It is not as good as the one in Ghent. You can go in there dressed down or dressed all out, and no one will look at you funny. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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excellent food and great prices!!

Their sandwich menu is huge, and their food is awesome. I highly recommend the garlich mashed potatoes. You are almost guaranteed to take some food home w/ you. Very large portions and very cool atmosphere. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Favorite Spot

If you visit this restaurant, you'll easily understand why it has to be one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. The food is very reasonably priced (par with most chain restaurants) and you can tell it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2004
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Great Frills

Great location, ambience, service, and creative food. And a lot of food for the price - overall our favorite place in all of Hampton Roads. As close to a European experience as you can have without being in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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The best food in the world!!

I was on vacation in Norfolk a few years ago and a friend of mine took me to the no frill bar and grill. I had the filet mignon. I have never in my life had such good food. To this day I still have never had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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All Frills and not Just Grill

Kinda busy on weekends. Things good off and on the grill. Generous portions. Will probably have to take something home.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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The place to be

What a great little place. Not only is the food great but the atmosphere is friendly and so are the people. I will continue to eat there years to come.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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AOL CityGuide

fabulous fare in upscale digs...
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TripAdvisor

the no frill has the best food for the best price....their chalkboard specials are extraordinary. the.....
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10Best

visitors enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this welcoming restaurant. covered outside seating is available for customers to enjoy rain or shine. should the temperature be too chilly outside, tables with stools...
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