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What People Are Saying About Club Soda
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Citysearch
In Short – The sunny upstairs with its hardwood floors, and the dimly-lit downstairs with its moodier ambience each offer seating for about 50, between the bar stools and the booths. Those choosing to sit in the high-backed, velvet-covered banquettes that front the plain brick walls will find crowd-gazing is mandatory. This is the place to be seen in downtown Norfolk. Sup on crab-encrusted rockfish and beef tenderloin as you revel in the view.
09/11/07
FAB - U - LOUS
by rayray1060 at Citysearch
We took my friend for her birthday and had a fabulous time. The food was superb. I liked everything, even stuff I normally detest. Everything on the menu looked yummy, ended up choicing the beef tenderloin, perfect even at medium heat. Get the spring roll appetizer and a martini. Trust me, it's all worth the price. Treat yourself.
01/28/07
Very hip, urban atmosphere with excellent food
by taylorsl at Citysearch
Very chic, hip atmosphere with great ambience. Love all the cool blown-glass light fixtures and mini lights in the floor. The food was creatively presented and excellent. Very extensive wine menu. Good cocktails too. Great place for a small group or a date. One complaint: the service was on the slow-side.
- Pros: Atmosphere, food
- Cons: Service
05/28/04
7 Eleven is down the street
by strinos at Citysearch
A native New Yorker and restaurant owner, I was rather impressed with the atmosphere, drink selection and crowd at Club Soda and considered myself a regular there. I was appalled with the service, though, and now refuse to patronize the establishment. A friend of mine ordered a Red Bull w/ Vodka and recieved the following response "7-Eleven is down the street...We don't serve that stuff here." What kind of elitist response is that? Who did this bartender think he was? Is a Red Bull and Vodka not up to the high class standards of this upscale Norfolk martini bar? Give me a break. If you don't serve the drink, fine. Just say so. Do not belittle the guests. That's bad business. You probably think that my friend probably didn't belong in a place like this, but he is owns a golf course. He is no stranger to up-scale.
The Details on Club Soda
What to Drink:
The pineapple upside-down cake martini and the champagne Veuve cocktails are favorites, despite high price tags. The lavish drink menu also boasts 15 dessert wines from which to choose.
Where to Sit:
An intimate, private dining room is located downstairs in the red-wine cellar. Make sure you call a week in advance to reserve this special space that's ideally suited for romantic couples.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, People Watching, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
