This is a restaurant my wife and I ate at many times over the past 10 years and had many excellent meals. However, our latest experience was terrible. The server was pleasant but the kitchen is really messed up. On a Sunday evening with a very light house, it took 45 minutes to get out salads, the shrimp appetizer took... more

We went to the 219 for brunch today and were so disappointed. We eat out brunch in Norfolk almost every Sunday and have wanted to try this one hoping to add to our list of places in rotation. The server wasn't rude, but she really wasn't very good at her job, either. She was unfamiliar with their menu in terms... more

We've come to 219 for years but no longer will. The last two times we have had unacceptable service. During both visits, the bread came out towards the end of the main meal. During one visit, my entree came out wrong (completely wrong order) and the waitress was put out when I sent it back. When my husband was almost... more

We have been going to 219 since it opened, probably 15 or more years ago. The food has always been great and we have never had a bad meal. We used to eat out a LOT and we went there often. The seared ahi tuna is great, as it the crab cake, the rockfish, the pizzas... everything. We don't go... more

Downtown Norfolk has made some tremendous progress during the past 5 years. The new "yuppie" / retiree developments west of Boush along with the Ghent / Hague neighborhoods are now supporting some very nice restaurants. . 219 was very interesting and special. Maybe this was a hole-in-the-wall diner 20~30 years ago, but it is now upscale and incredibly delicious. Crab... more

Gotta try the crab cakes. more

overpriced for what it is, but still tasty. more

Best Crab Cakes in Norfolk!!!! more

The sauce is to die for. It is not on the menu but if you ask for it they have it everyday. Do not miss this place. more