Byrd & Baldwin
 

About Us

A Traditional Steak and Chophouse Had Long Been Absent in Norfolk. Opening in 2006, Byrd & Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse Opened to Fill the Void. This Restaurant Was Conceived and Executed with a Simple Philosophy: To Provide Our Guests With a Memorable Dining Experience.

We Are Proud To Source Our Beef From Premiere Stockyards, and Feature Harris Ranch As a Staple of Our Chophouse Selections. Located in the San Joaquin Valley, the Ranch was Established in 1937 and Is One of the Oldest and Purest Black Angus Herds in the United States. The Family Owned Harris Ranch Feeding & Beef Company Continually Strives to Produce the Highest Quality Beef in The World. Showcasing Grass Raised, Grain Finished, Minimally Processed Beef with No Artificial Ingredients. The Cattle are Certified Steroid, Hormone and Antibiotic Free, Producing a Smaller Black Angus. Thus,Yielding a Steak with Exceptional Marbling and Flavor.

Byrd & Baldwin Bros. Features An Award winning and extensive wine selection, Assembled by Hampton Roads’ Most Experienced Sommeliers and Service Teams. Our Collection is Housed and Closely Monitored in Our Climate Controlled Cellar, Ensuring Optimal Quality. You are Invited to Inquire with Our Staff, Who are Happy to Assist You in Selecting the Perfect Accompaniment from Our Cellar for Your Dinner.

 

 

THE BYRD & BALDWIN BROS. BUILDING

 

The Byrd & Baldwin Bros. building was built in 1906 as home to a real estate investment firm of the same name. The property was purchased in 2001 following roughly thirty years of vacancy and total neglect. Essentially, the only structural element that survived was the Beau Arts Italianate façade. The condition inside had deteriorated to the extent that sky could be seen from all floors.

Following guidelines established by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the National Park Service and Norfolk’s Design Review Committee, restoration was started and finished in early 2006. With the exception of the façade, the entire structure was removed, the façade was stabilized, and rebuilding was begun. All floor and roof systems were replaced, as were the electrical and mechanical components.

The architectural integrity was preserved to the extent of precise reproduction of mahogany trim, restoration of leaded glass and skylights, as well as preservation of the sliding paired entry doors. Additional features of note are the original safe, flagstaff support and the building name chiseled in stone on the façade. Though not required, the Byrd and Baldwin Bros. building was made fully ADA compliant and now has ramp access extending to Tazewell Street.

 

 

We invite you to enjoy Byrd & Baldwin Bros. second century!

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