Empire Little Bar Bistro

Fans of tapas-style dining should make a point to try Empire Little Bar Bistro. Throughout Spain, the small plates are usually enjoyed with sherry or other cocktails. At Empire (and its siblings Crackers in Norfolk, Pacifica in Virginia… Read More

Posted on April 13, 2014. Brought to you by ezlocal.

Empire is a gathering place where the after-work crowd and the late-nighters nosh on tapas and sip martinis.

Empire Little Bar Bistro Restaurant Review: Fans of tapas-style dining should make a point to try Empire Little Bar Bistro. Throughout Spain, the small plates are usually enjoyed with sherry or other cocktails. At Empire, the martini reigns. Tapas can be as simple as olives and cheese cubes or as elaborate as the petite filet of beef with local mushroom risotto and maple-glazed duck breast with...

Posted on December 25, 2012. Brought to you by gayot.

If you like tapas-style dining, you must try Empire Little Bar Bistro. If you haven't tried tapas, don't delay. Tapas are the small portions served in bars and restaurants throughout Spain, usually with sherry or other cocktails. At Empire, the martini reigns. Tapas can be as simple as olives and cheese cubes or as elaborate as the onion-roasted petite filet mignon and the duck leg confit. Some...

Posted on July 09, 2007. Brought to you by gayot.

Chic, eclectic tapas and martinis in the heart of Norfolk's Restaurant Row.

Average Rating

90

The Scene
Seating only 32, this place fills up fast: Granby Street regulars pop by for a drink; theatergoers hurry in for a snack. Old-style ceiling fans with shell-shaped paddles lend a...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on July 28, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Boursin Stuffed Artichokes or Wrapped around crunchy asparagus with prosciutto. Heaven! The bartender introduced my girlfriends and I to a Hershey's chocolate kiss with our Merlot - divine! Must be Empire's version of chocolate tapas?

Posted by Dining Diva on June 13, 2014. Brought to you by zomato.

Average Rating

100

Our favorite dining in Norfolk. Love the new location.

Posted by Dan Gnagey on December 09, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

Average Rating

40

They were 5stars at the old small location

Posted by Julius Samonte on November 30, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

First time in Virginia. By far the best hospitality and food we have ever had. Chef Brandon rocks ! I can't say enough about this place. The drinks and service at the bar were great. The dessert at the end was amazing !

Posted by Gina Leonard Holman on June 05, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

Wow, Really

Average Rating

100

Holy Cow. After spending the prior weekend eating our way across NYC, we were totally blindsided by Empire Little Bar! This little place nestled under the Tazewell Hotel serves up a great variety of Asian-Cajun (right?) fusion tapas that will take your palate on an interesting tour of a wide variety of flavors. Plates were around $5-$6 each, (which is...

Posted by RockieK on May 25, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Empire-Little Bar Bistro can be found at Granby St 245. The following is offered: Restaurants: Bistro. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Norfolk there are 3 other Restaurants: Bistro. An overview can be found here.

Posted on September 21, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Empire-little Bar Bistro was founded in 2001. Empire-little Bar Bistro specializes in Retail - Ethnic Food Restaurants.

Posted on May 28, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

Empire is a dowtown bistro that caters to the after work crowd with good happy hour drink specials and Mediterranean style tapas. They are open from 5pm to 2am seven nights a week.

Posted on June 17, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.

Eat, drink, repeat in the heart of downtown Norfolk!

Posted on March 31, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

This cute lounge has plenty of personality where it lacks space - here, patrons can order a delicious selection of tapas, washed down with a choice of beer, or a tasty cocktails. The tapas list is varied and includes the very simple - hummus and pita bread - to the more complex in flavor - grilled beef and goat cheese stack, with a blackberry reduction. The cocktails are strong and reasonably...

Posted on February 16, 2013. Brought to you by cityseekr.