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Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside Reviews List

Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside

Shula's 347 is named in honor of Hall of Fame Coach, Don Shula- The Coach with the most wins in NFL history, with 347 career victories! Shula's 347 follows a long line of successful restaurants, all founded on the same famous tradition of Shula's Steak Houses. Shula's 347 has everything from gourmet salads to fresh specialty fish and exclusively serves Premium Black Angus Beef® burgers and the best beef money can buy, The SHULA CUT ® steaks. The atmosphere is casual and full of energy, which includes a high impact bar, dark woods and a stunning video system. High-end flat panel screened TVs, dark woods and frames with spotlights, pigskin walls, granite topped tables and dark leather booths offer a different appeal and destination for the local market. The bar becomes a socializing hot spot with wine and martinis for business types, groups or individuals looking for a warm atmosphere or a place to be seen.
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
(37 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
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Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(21)
  • fit for foodies(15)
  • good for groups(12)
  • vibrant bar scene(12)
  • romantic(10)
  • neighborhood gem(9)
Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside Reviews List
Review 1 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our go to place for celebrations!

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"We go here a few times a year and absolutely love it every time. Great food, great atmosphere and great service!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

always enjoyable

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great restaurant our awesome waiter Connor made it a very nice mothers day. The food was incredible as always"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Shula's Norfolk

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"As usual, the steak was excellent and prepared to perfection. Similar to Shula's full steak houses but entrees come with sides and the restaurant also serves as the Marriott Hotel Bar. Service was wonderful."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my second time and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was my second time and I went for prom. Everything was amazing-food was delicious, service was friendly, and the ambiance made it a night to remember! My date and I had a wonderful time and I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best steak I've ever had!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Can't talk enough about the food! Ordered the Shula cut strip steak and it was spectacular (as always). It was juicy, tender and melted in my mouth! Cudos to the chef! The service was great, too. Very attentive and friendly.
Went for a birthday celebration. Had a great time. Only thing missing was the usual offer of a desert to celebrate the day. Wish we had ordered the special Carrot Cake, it's the best around town. Maybe next time.
Note: Go early, make a reservation. It's convention time and Shula's is a hot spot. Get a booth if you can, so comfy."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for Groups

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went here for a birthday dinner with five friends. Service was amazing, they were so nice and had to-the-point recommendations."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent all around - a definate

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent all around - a definate place to return to."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The service was fantastic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The service was fantastic from the momemt we arrived. The steaks were fantastic, and our entire party had a great time."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Steaks and Service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Without a doubt, Shula's 347 has the best steaks in town and great, personable service! Thank you."
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Service at Lunch - not late

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Went here for lunch this week while staying at the Marriott and loved it. The food was pretty good, the Rusty Nail was perfect, and the service by Connor was simply awesome!!! Our server was a young man named Connor and he was so good that it made us come back the next night after a wedding reception with the wedding party -12 of us. A cocktail waitress was serving the group. I got there after drinks were placed and asked bartender for drink. she refused - said use the waitress! Peeved me. 5 minutes an no waitress so I went back AGAIN and ordered while handing my credit card over. The scowling female bartender made my drink finally. I recommend going if you can get Connor to serve you but to avoid the bar area as the service isn't as good."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Valentines Dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Had an awesome Valentines dinner with my bride of 36 years. The service and food was top both for Shula's 347 and I've eaten at 5 of the other resturants including Shulas Original the week before. Get the Bone-in Cowboy....you can't go wrong!! I will return again!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Underwhelmed

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"NY strip was a good steak but not a $35 steak, which in my mind should be on par with a real steak house where they dry age and cut their own meat. This is no where close to a great steak house. The side of brocolini was steamed. That's it. And it wasn't that hot when it got to the table. No seasoning, special preparation, sauce, or presentation. Just steamed.
The server was friendly and she did a good job but was not of the caliber you'd expect. That was basically the story with every aspect of the meal. It was decent, but decent is less than I expected.
Maybe this is place is good for Norfolk, but I can't imagine it competing in any other downtown I've been to.
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Dined on 02/21/2013
 2007
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Review 13 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Place!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was great! Spent a night at the Marriott decided to dine at Shula's."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a good experience.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was a good experience. The staff were very friendly and knowledgable. I believe they helped to make my husband's birthday a great one."
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always excellent filet mignon.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always excellent filet mignon. Service was great and overall a nice dining experience."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best steak in town!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went for Restaurant Week and were NOT disappointed! The food, as always, was superb! The service was terrific and the waiter courteous and friendly! The steak was so tender and juicy, it was like a hot knife slicing thru butter! We always enjoy Shula's and look forward to going again."
Dined on 01/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 17 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It's a glorified sports bar.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It's a glorified sports bar. Not what I was expecting but the food was excellent and the service was amazing!!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

So lets be honest. The steaks

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"So lets be honest. The steaks were great. They had a few other gems as well (a friend of mine ordered the blue cheese chips. He said they were amazing. I can't stand blue cheese, so I wouldn't know. He also says the ahi tuna appetizer was OK but not great). I really liked the layout of the restaurant. It seems like if it were really busy you would have your own space and not feel crowded. At the same time, it's rather awkward sitting in a booth and having your server reach over you to drop drinks or silverware. It can feel rather awkward if you are wearing a low cut shirt. I woudln't recommend this for a romantic outing, but if you're going out with friends for a few martinis and a steak this place is great!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Shula's 347 Grill at the Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate