Three generations of our family enjoyed a fabulous afternoon at Leaping Lizard for lunch. We sat on the covered porch as we swooned over FRESH, HOMEMADE, DELICIOUS, CREATIVE fare. It seems you cannot go wrong - every dish was excellent - from salads to sandwiches to dessert. Loved the chickens roaming about, produce stand, friendly staff, cordial owner. This place... More

Delicious, fresh and great staff make dining here always a pleasure. Did I mention "homemade"? The soup, the bread, the cookies!!!

One of my favorite local restaurants! Just recently extended their season, with a lovely covered deck. Well-kept chicken coop in the rear provides entertainment, and the small farmer's market is great when you can catch it! Low-key style, nothing fancy. Definitely need a reservation if you are going for dinner though. Lunch is packed as well, but they don't take... More

The atmosphere here is great fun - the tables are on a little patio shaded by an overhang draped with a fun mix of crooked, creaky ceiling fans and flowing greenery. My food was good, but it wasn't hot - which was a surprise, because we were one of the first diners to nab tables when it opened on Sunday.... More

My wife and I decided to stop here while visiting Norfolk over Memorial Day weekend. After searching for local establishments and watching this restaurant's episode of DDD we went looking for the leaping Lizard Cafe. The food was amazing, the service was exceptional, the atmosphere was unique. The Leaping Lizard is a small restaurant serving the freshest of the fresh.... More

Friends told us about this spot so we decided to stop in for lunch on the way to the airport. Wow! It was DELICIOUS and presented beautifully. Very helpful wait staff. I can only say good things about this little gem. Can't wait to go again soon.

We arrived right at opening (11am) on Saturday in April. There was already a line waiting. We ate indoors because it was cool. The place is as advertised. Service is fantastic. Knowledgeable, accommodating, friendly and professional. The food was spectacular. We had the Chicken Salad sandwich, the fresh Rockfish (the parsnip cream sauce is terrific). We also had Carrot Cake... More

My family stopped here while en route to the Outer Banks, after hearing about this place on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. I am so glad we stopped, everything is made from scratch including the bread and they have a chicken coop, where all the eggs come from. Also very convenient to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and easy to get... More

Our first attempt to eat at the Leaping Lizard Cafe, without reservations, was unsuccessful. Fortunately the next evening, with reservations, was successful. With about eight tables inside, and a couple of seats at the counter (outdoor patio was closed due to some tears in the plastic "roof') the cafe is cozy and unpretentious. No tablecloth, plastic glasses, paper napkins and... More