The Restaurant at Four Eleven York

Dining at Four Eleven York is nothing short of a fantastic experience. From the moment you walk through the door, the ambiance wraps you in a feeling of intimate elegance. Soft lighting, tasteful décor, and the subtle hum of conversation make this restaurant a perfect setting for a romantic night out. It's the kind of place where time seems to slow down, allowing you to fully savor each moment.What truly sets Four Eleven York apart, however, is not just the food, but the impeccable service. The waitstaff strikes the perfect balance between attentiveness and discretion, ensuring your glass is always full, but never hovering too close. From start to finish, they anticipate your needs and elevate the experience to something memorable.The meal incorporated three unexpected and thoughtful complimentary treats, setting the tone for a unique culinary adventure. The first, a crispy wonton topped with vegan caviar, was bold--perhaps a little too bold. It was creative and definitely sparked conversation, but I'm still not quite sure if it was the best introduction to the meal. Nonetheless, it was an interesting beginning.Next came the appetizers: the Four Eleven Inn Salad and the Crispy Octopus. The salad was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully plated. The crispy octopus delivered the perfect balance of tender and crispy textures, with just enough seasoning to make each bite delightful. Then came the real standout--the butter and cheddar biscuits. These were hands-down one of the best things I've tasted in a while. Fluffy, buttery, with just the right amount of cheddar--they were a comforting, indulgent addition that hit all the right notes.For the mains, the Panzanella Grilled Chicken was unfortunately a misstep. The chicken was cooked well and juicy on the inside, but it lacked the flair and excitement that the rest of the meal carried. It felt a bit too basic for such a refined dining experience. However, the Halibut Curry more than made up for it. The halibut was perfectly cooked, flaky, and rich, and the curry sauce was aromatic and deeply flavorful. I would order this dish again in a heartbeat--it was a true highlight of the evening.As a birthday surprise, I was treated to a delightful brownie cake--a thoughtful touch that made the evening feel even more special. After that came two desserts: a fig pastry with olive oil ice cream and a chocolate ganache meringue. Both desserts were works of art, balancing sweetness with sophistication. The fig pastry was delicate and paired beautifully with the olive oil ice cream, a subtle but luxurious finish. The chocolate ganache meringue, on the other hand, was rich and decadent, making it the perfect way to end the meal.To top it all off, the final complimentary treat was a mint chocolate amuse-bouche--a refreshing palate cleanser that left us with a lingering sweet note as we wrapped up the evening.Four Eleven York offers not just a meal, but an experience. With its romantic setting, exceptional service, and creative, flavorful dishes, it's the kind of place you want to return to for special occasions or when you're looking to be swept away for a night. While the grilled chicken fell short, every other element--from the appetizers to the halibut curry, the biscuits, and the exquisite desserts--made this a five-star experience.Would absolutely recommend for a romantic evening or celebratory dinner.

We have now been to 411 Eleven York 3 times for their Valentine's Day Menu, and once again they did not fail to impress. It was incredible. The service by Reagan was fantastic and the food was just as good. We were lucky enough to be seated in the quiet and lovely bed and breakfast they operate next to the main entrance. We had the fire place next to us with just a few 2-top tables in the room. I, and my wife, do not necessarily celebrate Valentine's Day, but we do enjoy the creative menus that the nicer restaurants provide on that day. If you haven't been to Four Eleven York, it really is a must-go-to place in Hampton Roads. We have been many times and are always happy when we leave.

One of last meals in Norfolk and worth every penny! The dining experience was elite. The kitchen comes out with some special treats as a nice little surprise and each dish is crafted with care.The vibes on the inside are immaculate, an excellent date night spot.

Had brunch there with a friend for the first time and it was very nice day, the server was friendly and helpful. Started with the lavender French 75 and it was delicious, for brunch I had the crab cake Benny but I was expecting something better with more of an elevated crab cake for the price point. This was a very sad and thin crab cake with no lumps. The poached eggs were done well. We had complimentary donuts and the glaze was crème brûlée. All in all good experience.

My husband took me here for my birthday- quaint little place, not much decor, but definitely has character. All the staff is very friendly and helpful. My husband insisted I do the "bartender experience" for my drink , and it was a nice idea, but not well executed as you do not actually get to even meet/talk to the bartender. The waitress asked me 3 questions and later on brought out a descent, however nondescript cocktail, supposedly custom-created for me by the bartender. I would expect a bit more for $18...a little lemon twist or some smoke or something, or at least some interaction with the actual bartender. Our Brussels and fried octopus appetizer was very tasty, as was my husband's steak. My handmade pasta had no salt whatsoever, but luckily that was easily fixed with a little table salt sprinkle. We got the carrot blueberry cake for dessert - very moist and flavorful, as well as a complimentary ice cream brownie for my birthday, washed down by a nice espresso! I do believe they also do a brunch, but we may be back for that at some point in the spring, so we can check out their lovely patio.

Let start with AMAZING! We have been here multiple times and this is what we have learned:- The service is top notch. Everyone is friendly and always attentive. - The cocktails (go with the seasonal ones) are absolutely amazing. Yes they can make a dam good old fashioned but you can get that anywhere. - We have tried so many dishes here and every single one has been good. We've never gotten a bad plate. EVER! The dishes may seem eccentric or you may even think "those flavors won't work " but believe you need to trust the chef. We just did one of their event dinners and it was fabulous. This is my current FAVORITE restaurant. Now that said .... Don't go...it's tiny and I need to be able to get a reservation.....just kidding....if you are a real food person and you enjoy a good quality meal of fresh, local and seasonal ingredients this is going to be you new favorite place.

For starters absolutely stunning, smaller restaurant. In my opinion it is an affordable, cute, date night or girls night spot! It's a really personal dining experience; between the staff's knowledge of the dishes, to different combinations of food that I wouldn't have tried on my own! Before I even rate the food, I'd love to just thank the staff for an amazing dining experience. The pricing was great for the area! Honestly if they went up a little in prices, I wouldn't be upset!Let's talk food!!! Amuse Boush 8/10 - this was a small bite they gave us at the beginning of our dining experience! Everything was made in house! A fresh ricotta cheese, with a blister grape, toasted pumpkin seeds, sea salt, and rosemary! The blistered grape was strong, but otherwise great combination!Homemade biscuits with Onion Jam 9.5/10 - The biscuits are not pictured because we almost inhaled them when they arrived! Soft, delicious biscuits. The Jam was amazing!Lamb Chops 8/10- The come medium rare which is fine! One was medium, but overall the combination was great! The lamb needed a tad bit more seasoning, but everything else was seasoned perfectly. Airline chicken 8/10 - Chicken was seasoned perfectly! I do wish there was a parsnip puree instead of the celery root puree only because it was strong. The broccolini was delicious as well. Almond cherry custard log 7/10 - The dessert was not my favorite, only because the breading under the log needed some sort of seasoning to it. Maybe just a dash of salt to balance the sweetness of the log. That may have been the purpose of the fig balsamic reduction, so I'd be open to trying it again and eating it another way! Overall an amazing experience! I'd say call and make a reservation to give them a try!!

Chic, high-end dining experience in the Freemason neighborhood. We went for my mom's birthday and had an excellent time. The waitstaff was professional, engaging and attentive. The wine list is extensive and we had a South African Chenin Blanc as well as a Côtes du Rhône. Both were perfectly paired with our dinners. Dinner started with a complimentary amuse-bouche (blistered grape with ricotta on a toast). We ordered two appetizers, the octopus and the pork belly which were cooked perfectly. The octopus had a delicious honey glaze which complimented the poblano crema perfectly. Dinner was served with complimentary cheddar biscuits which were savory and airy! My mom and I got the goat cheese ravioli, my dad got the shrimp pasta (not pictured) and my husband got the rack of lamb. Each plate was delightful. We ended the course with three desserts to share. We can't wait to come back and try some more seasonal dishes!

I recently celebrated my besties birthday and offered to treat her to dinner at a place of her choosing. Well like most of my people and friends, they know I am the Yelper, so she asked me to pick a place.Well I came up with six places for her to choose from and of the six this was one of her choices.I chose this restaurant, because I saw I could make reservations via OPEN TABLE (app) instead hoping to get in and get seated at a reasonable time on a Thursday evening.I made the reservation before 12pm on the same day without worry. :)We arrived about 6:15pm.We were greeted immediately and seated in record time.I chose to dine on the patio since this time last week, Thursday was a beauty. Like sunny 70 degrees +Our waitress, Mina or something to that sort. Mina was on point throughout the night and pretty much straight to the point, no chaser. I cannot complain at all about Mina - way to go!Items ordered...We arrived just before happy ended (7pm) and my plan was to pretty much order everything on the HH menu and we would share... minus the drinks. Our palates are very much different. Therefore, the sweeter for her and I'll take on everything else :)The happy hour menu consisted of:Wines for $4.11Cocktails for $4.11Classic Cocktails $7One or two food items were included as well, but not featured on the menu.I enjoyed the old fashioned... two of them did me proper.My bestest, the luxardo collins - she thought it was just OK... again she likes sweet. She tried another cocktail not on the HH menu and enjoyed that one better minus the egg white foam on top. We split the HH poboy sandwich. The flavor of the sandwich was tasty.Meals - Myself - flounder and Bestest - rigatoniWe tore it up!!!! Period!!I think we left no crumbs on the plates!!But aside from the meals and drinks ordered, Mina mentioned surprises throughout the night...We started with an AMUSE BOUCHE to cleanse our palate. This was too cute. I love honeydew, therefore, I enjoyed this.We also were offered biscuits that they sell by the basket. These were tasty too. Not so much the onion butter... hard past. But the other butter was yummy.Last we had homemade dinner mints... these were cute. Not a powerful minty flavor, but still tasty.At the end of the night, Mina brought out cake and ice cream to celebrate my bestest. This was a super nice gesture and she loved it!Now the taste of the ice cream and cake... 0/10 - like as if!!!! It was only the presentation that wow'd us. Beware of the cake and ice cream. It was free however, the gesture was super unexpected and appreciated :)Parking was not an issue. I was able to find parking on the street and it was only a short walk to the restaurant.I do recommend you check out this place.Thursday evening was perfect for us :)Have fun and enjoy life :)

Five star food, five star service. My husband and I enjoyed a long awaited date night and scored Friday night reservations on the patio. We were warmly greeted by a hostess who inquired about any food allergies (I have a friend who recently dined here with a peanut allergy, who said that despite providing them notice, they still served her peanuts...), and were seated outdoors. The indoor dining space is small and intimate, but I definitely recommend the patio seating when possible.We started with a round of cocktails - the Pep in her Step for me, and Nevermore (blackberry, tahini, whiskey) for my husband. Both were creative, unique and delicious. Mine even had Serrano infused vodka!As an appetizer, we shared the seared scallops which were divine and melt-in-your-mouth. In between courses, our waiter brought a little palette cleanser and cheddar biscuits to enjoy on the house! The main event for me was the halibut, cooked perfectly and served with 3 dipping sauces. My husband opted for the homemade fettuccine which came with Mediterranean vegetables and flaked salmon. Both earned a two thumbs up. Portions were generous and prices were reasonable.While we didn't save room for dessert, there were 3 options on the menu that evening. The waitstaff also brought over complimentary artisan chocolates for a sweet ending to a delicious meal.We will definitely be back, but since the menu rotates seasonally, plan to give it a few months. 411 also offers fantastic happy hour specials a few days out of the week, which we'll take advantage of at some point, as well.