Hidden behind a stately neoclassical façade in downtown Norfolk lies a culinary treasure that has Virginia food enthusiasts plotting weekend road trips with the fervor of treasure hunters.
Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse isn’t just another white-tablecloth establishment – it’s a gastronomic pilgrimage site where the lamb chops have achieved near-mythical status among those in the know.
While most steakhouses trumpet their beef credentials (and yes, their steaks are indeed magnificent), it’s the perfectly crusted, pink-centered rack of lamb that has diners from Richmond to DC mapping routes to this Norfolk gem.
Let’s explore why this historic building houses one of Virginia’s most compelling reasons to burn a tank of gas…