Coastal Virginia Culinary Awards Winner 2024
From the Nov.-Dec. 2024 issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine:
Nearly 20 years ago, Downtown Norfolk’s century-old Byrd & Baldwins Bros. building was gutted and beautifully restored, its iconic Italianate façade reborn as a beacon for diners craving honest-to-goodness premium chops, classic fine dining, superior service and a wine list with a real wow factor. While options for steak lovers have multiplied in the region since, Byrd & Baldwin remains a cut above for a reason.
There’s elegant seating upstairs or down, where the cozy, romantically lit, brick-walled ambience is perfect for that anniversary date night or a deal closer with your biggest client. Alongside premium filets and ribeye (Harris Ranch), you’ll find caviar and oysters, foie gras, crab cakes and escargot. Pan-Seared Salmon, Duck Two Ways, Lemon Pepper Chicken and Crab Risotto are mainstays, but specials like Scallops with bone marrow compound butter and roasted corn relish will go nicely with a crisp white from the prized collection in their temperature-controlled cellar.
