Orapax Restaurant and Bar

Visited Orapax for the first time for a corporate team dinner and was very impressed! Loved how warm and welcoming the ambiance was and the small lights on the table made it very easy to see the menu. There was a few minutes left for Happy Hour (Happy Hour ends at 6!) and I ordered the Rosemary fries, a half dozen of Pegasus wings (they were so good!) and a small Greek salad. For the size of our party, all of the food arrived in a timely manner and was perfect- the tempeture was great, serving size was great. No complaints at all. To wrap up the night, I finished with a warm brownie sundae topped with vanilla ice cream with drizzled caramel and chocolate syrup. 10/10. I found a new hidden gem!

I've heard so many great things about Orapax over the years, and I finally had the chance to experience it myself! My husband and I went with some friends on a Saturday night. As expected, it was busy--especially with an ODU football game happening that evening--but we were seated within 20 minutes, which was reasonable.The atmosphere was lively, vibrant, and fun, though it did get quite loud at times, making it a little hard to enjoy conversation.We started with a dozen Pegasus-style wings, and they were absolutely incredible--packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. For my entrée, I went with the grain bowl topped with gyro meat. The portion was huge (as I'd been warned), but it was fresh, flavorful, filling, and surprisingly light. Great value for the price!Our server was nice but could have been more attentive--we had to ask for things a couple of times. However, it didn't overshadow the experience too much.Overall, Orapax lives up to its reputation. Delicious food, generous portions, and a vibrant atmosphere make it a spot worth visiting.

I am rating our dine in service. We came in during happy hour and ordered some cocktails. They were good and I would order again. We tried the gyro egg rolls which were pretty good- they had a unique flavor and seasoning. We got the gyro burger as our main course and were a little disappointed. The burger was teeny tiny (it barely even took up the radius of the bun), tasted burnt, and wasn't anything special. I was bummed about that. We got the lokumada for dessert and were disappointed. Having just gotten back from Greece we were excited to have these again but their version is NOT authentic, poorly made. They tasted more like pizza dough balls versus a sweet treat. I wouldn't recommend those. I'd also like to comment on their glassware. A lot of their glassware both on the tables and brought to us looked cloudy and sometimes dirty. I'd like to see these polished or cleaned better. No customer wants to be questioning if their glass is clean or used. They have small parking lot next to the restaurant.

Orapax seems to be a local favorite. I guess people don't set their standards super high?We came here on a Wednesday night and put our name in at 6:30 and were told it would be a 20-30 minute wait. We weren't seated for an hour. The hostess was very friendly, the waitress I think was having an off day. I guess it was a busier night than usual. I ordered the sangria sunrise (white) and my friend also got a drink. The waitress brought out a red sangria and then immediately knew she brought the wrong drink. It happens. She promptly corrected it and brought the right one within about 5 minutes. I got the gyro and think it was supposed to be a mix of beef and lamb. It was just lamb but the consistency was kinda weird. The lemon potatoes were hard as a rock. I didn't really have the patience at that point to send them back. Too hungry. This place isn't close enough to me to want to return.

The food choices are great! A wide menu from pizza to hummus. By the way their hummus is fantastic! One of the best I have ever tasted. The staff is friendly and very attentive. The restaurant is big and it can fill up quickly. What an icon in Norfolk. Highly recommended for a great dinner!

We stumbled upon this spot when looking for a good meal at the end of a long travel day. They did not disappoint! They had lots of vegan options that all looked super good. I settled on the vegan chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The bread they served at the start was a take it or leave it thing for me, but my nephews seemed to enjoy it. My mother had the pasta with chicken and red sauce and my nephews had the kids sliders. She loved the pasta and the boys enjoyed their burgers although the buns did not match the size of the patties. The buns were much bigger. Service was great and the vibe gave family restaurant with a slight bar feel. I would go back to try some of the other vegan options and drinks for sure!

We filled up on some herbaceous plates here. I recommend the hummus, fried calamari, chicken shawarma bowl, and lamb meatball pasta, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We paired our meal with a velvety vinho tinto. Established in 1966 and now run by its third generation of family owners, this restaurant is local gem. Beautiful string lights and festive decorations adorned the inside and made it a great place to have a holiday meal with family. Service was fast and friendly making the meal that much more enjoyable.

This was my first time to Orapax. And it was pure perfection. Absolutely perfect. The food was amazing--and this is coming from a vegan. All too often, when I go out with friends, we end up at a restaurant with a lot of food for them and salad and water for me; not at Orapax Restaurant and Bar. The ENTIRE back of the menu was full of vegan options. I'm not talking a carrot stick and lettuce either. There were sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, and the list goes on and on. I had this "chik'n" sandwich with vegan tzatziki sauce (yes, even the Tzatziki sauce is vegan here). One bite of that flavor explosion made me want to cry. It isn't just "good"; like Tony the Tiger says...it's GREEAAAATTTT! Needless to say, I will be back.

I recently tried this restaurant for lunch in Norfolk. I got the herb marinated chicken with mixed veggies and the cookie dessert. I really liked the seasoning on the chicken, but the veggies were pretty bland. It tastes like they only had butter on them. The entree was good, however I did not think it was worth the price. The dessert was a little too rare in my opinion with the center inside being completely raw. I liked the flavor though. The waiter spent most of his time at the bar and it felt like we had to try and catch him for refills, placing the dessert order, and the check. Service was a slow overall, but nice atmosphere.

Amazing Dinner tonight. Hannah was the bartender and she was great, delicious drinks and food. Chill environment and the bartender wasn't annoying with constantly interrupting conversation, she even changed the taps when they tapped solo while managing a packed bar!