D.C. Chase's
328 W. 20th St.
Norfolk, VA 23517
Phone: 757
622-7779
Let me confess
I ate at D.C. Chase's with trepidation. There have been several restaurants in
the same location, none really stellar, a couple mere gimmicks. A friend who had
tried D.C. Chase's raved about it, so I decided to give it a try. My friend is
now a very good friend as a result of that recommendation.
Having had an appointment cancellation, I decided to treat myself to a nicer
than usual lunch and to try a new place and stopped in for what I thought would
be another mediocre lunch. Was I surprised! The décor was not quite antique,
not quite formal and quite comfortable to the eye. Fascinating front-pages from
historic Virginian-Pilot and other local papers throughout the years decorated
the walls. A few brought back memories, a few were before my time.
The menu arrived promptly as did my server's request for my drink order. The
menu was varied and included both a luncheon menu with items from $5 to $7, as
well as a menu with entrées from $10 to $14. I opted for a $14 flank steak
stuffed with spinach and mushrooms. As sides, I chose waffle fries and broccoli.
A salad was included with the meal.
The salad arrived and was a generous, fresh mixture of different greens and
topped with cheeses and toasted walnuts, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. One
word, "delicious."
Now for those of you who have had flank steak know it can be tough if not
properly prepared. Well, this flank steak was flavorful, thinly sliced to add
tenderness. The servings were generous, and let me tell you the broccoli was
cooked just right, fresh broccoli steamed to perfection.
The menu included many other items I look forward to sampling on return visits,
items such as paella, tuna, pork tenderloin and other seafood items.
The luncheon menu, ranging from $5 to $7 included smaller portions of the dinner
menu, as well as burgers, salads and specialty sandwiches. Rumor has it that the
luncheon-priced menu items are generous, and no matter what you order, you won't
leave D.C. Chase's hungry.
Although I had lunch alone, I kept thinking what a great place this would be to
take my wife for dinner, and I intend to do that very soon.
My server was efficient and attentive, keeping my tea and water glasses filled,
checking occasionally to make sure all was well. She offered to show me a
dessert menu, but there was no way, so I declined. Maybe next time.
Major credit cards are accepted.
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