Republic Norfolk: Modern American Dining with Fresh Flavors & Inviting Vibes

We came in right after opening on Taco Tuesday! We were greeted by Nick. He is amazing. Nick was positive and upbeat. He acted as our Host, Server, and Bar Tender. He deserves a raise. Our food was fresh and delicious. As was our drinks. The atmosphere of the restaurant was appealing. The only reason why I didn’t leave 5 stars is bc of the restroom. Being as though we came right at opening. The restroom was disgusting. I can only assume that I wasn’t cleaned the night before. However it looked as though it hadn’t been cleaned before ever! So there’s that.

The atmosphere here is welcoming and has a nice vibe in it. We were served by Aryn at the bar and she provided exceptional customer service! I asked her to make me a Jim Bean drink and she did very well with my drink. We even ordered food and it came out very quick. We ordered empanadas and Caribbean Spring Rolls. Everything was good. I would definitely come back!

Delicious food Great atmosphere Great music. I love everything about this place. I just wish I could have won a mother's day gift in the giveaway

I went to republic tonight before 10pm, to relax and it’s only place I could think of with really good lamb chops! The atmosphere was chill with nice R&B music for dinner. I felt very comfortable. The bartender Cee was so nice and made me feel comfortable as I haven’t been out in awhile. The owners are amazingly kind! And crowd was good and very mature.

The food is good but the wait staff attentiveness can use a little work. Its not that big of a place and wasn't crowded but they drag their feet on your orders.

Oxtail Birria was on point and the Jerk Chicken taco. Excellent happy hour prices and hookah. I am really impressed with the service and I will be coming back. Keep grinding!

Nick and Mikey made my night! Nick handled the drinks and had good food recommendations for sure.

Shout out to Yummo Bucko! A party of 4 we all spent close to $100, please know a 15% gratutity is added to each person no matter the size of group. This place will fill up fast (small and quaint), opens at noon on Sunday. I checked online to see if reservations could be set up and didnt see where that was an option, upon entering we were asked if we had a reservation. Even though we didnt we were told to select wherever we wanted to sit. Food ordered: Sampler - grits where stiff and saudage links appeared and tasted as if straight out of (brown & serve box) Fried shrimp - seasoned well and fried perfect Eggs Benedict (2x) - one with fried, one scrambled it comes with two crab cakes and 2 lamb chops (lamb chops were supposed to be grilled medium well. Lamb chops was a new born baby lamb chop and so tough to bite) Side order of original French Toast - ( one piece of bread cut in half $6.00) Lamb chop brunch meal - comes with 3 lamb chops, smothered in brown gravy (I missed that part on the menu, I just wanted med well grilled lamb chops which came out the same as above. The menu stated mashed potates came with; however received cheesy grits with lobster meat. NO on the grits and the lobster was OK). Lemon Pepper wings to go - brought order out and gave to the wrong person with no bag, just plopped down and walked away. 4 Mimosas which was ok. Will we try this place again??? - Possibly on another day, just not BRUNCH.