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When you visit us, sit back and relax, expect friendly service and great food. Our staff is ambitious & very eager to make your visit one that you will tell your friends about. Enjoy the American Menu (a local's favorite) in a truly beautiful Victorian, and casual atmosphere. Located in a 127 year-old renovated church in the historic Freemason Harbor area of Norfolk. Featuring fresh lobster,...
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Business Description from the Web
Dining casual downtown. Located in 127 yr old renovated church, the atmosphere is elegantly casual and the menus emphasis is on beef and seafood. Wild game night weekly. Provide booster seats and high chairs for small children.
Lobster, seafood, prime rib, L, D daily
Housed in a century-old former church, Freemason Abbey has all the trappings of an upscale contemporary tavern: exposed brick, plentiful greenery and Tiffany-style lamps, along with vaulted, etched windows and two-story seating. An eclectic menu, served all day, is in sync with the setting. Theres something for almost everyone, from burgers to lobsters, sandwiches to prime rib, all in generous...
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Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene: Freemason Abbey is housed in a neo-Victorian church at the edge of downtown. Tables one flight up in the alcove overlook the main dining area for a great view without a window seat. The Abbey caters to large groups that may strain the capacity of smaller boutique restaurants, and parties of up to forty are always welcome. Groups with more than forty people are accepted...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)
The stone exterior and vaulted ceilings of this century-old former church provide an extraordinary atmosphere for some satisfying American favorites such as whole Atlantic lobsters, prime rib, pan-seared tuna, grilled salmon Oscar and Rockefeller trout. The cheerful and efficient staff makes it a popular place for business luncheons and other group gatherings as well as a regular stop on tours...
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Posted by gayot
on July 09, 2007
Other Reviews from the web
One of our many visits to Freemason Abbey, and the expereince just keeps getting better. My husband and I have been going to Freemason for about 6 years now, and it's consistently a favorite. My favorite entree is the Seafood Fantasia, my husband's is the Fried Shrimp Platter. Both were awesome as always. We go for lunch a lot also on the weekends, and their sandwiches are unique and...
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We dined at Freemason Abbey for the first time on Friday July 10, 2009. Our experience at this establishment was extremely disappointing. My husband and I both ordered the whole lobster. Both of our orders were apparently overcooked leaving the lobsters very tough and chewy. Our server left a lot to be desired. She was not very attentive, her serving skills were about on par for what one...
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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 YEARS ago for his birthday. They took his picture and they send him a birthday card EVER YEAR! Too fun.