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Omar's Carriage House

Omar's Carriage House

Norfolk, VA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 37 Reviews
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    Whitney J. Sent on 02/20/2022
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    Omars for the wedding win!

    Omars catered our wedding at the Hermitage in Norfolk, and it was everything we hoped it would be!! From the hors devours to the main course, everything was fantastic and guests raved about the food. We had a special request for their famous paella to be served in those big traditional Spanish paella pans, and they made it happen!! And it was So. Freaking. Good!! Shaina was great to work with and we so enjoyed our tasting and dinner at Omars before the big day. The whole staff was wonderful too and so many people complimented about how nice and friendly the bartenders were. Thank you Omars team!!!!
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    Christina M. Sent on 09/29/2021
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    The best wedding food EVERRRRR

    Omar's provided an incredible dinner buffet and bartending for my wedding. The servers were so amazing, they helped us set up and were great with my guests. The baked salmon with pesto sauce was the best salmon I've ever had. The chicken picatta and three cheese risotto were also amazing! Wedding guests still haven't stopped talking about the delicious food. Ask for Iran as a server. He brought the groom and I lots of apps, made my cupcake display look amazing with extra flowers, and had a dance off when asked by one of my wedding guests. He was the BOMB!
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    Chelsea Sent on 03/01/2020
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    10/10 Caterer

    Shaina was super helpful and didn't mind us reaching out to ask questions whenever we had one. The food was delicious and everything went smoothly. 10/10 catering option
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    Nicole Sent on 12/08/2019
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    The absolute best!

    I don't even know where to begin, but the food was AMAZING. All of our guests could not stop talking about how delicious the food was! Omar's made our reception so much more special!
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    Elijah Sent on 01/15/2019
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    Rave reviews!

    I went with Omars for our wedding based on recommendations from several people. I'm glad I listened to them! All of our guests were raving about the food! Everything was fresh, the menu planning was easy, and everyone showed up on time. Worth every penny!
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    Dave Sent on 09/19/2018
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    We had our rehearsal dinner at Omar's, and it was wonderful. Shelia worked directly with us on our menu, and allowed for excellent choices and customization. The food was great, and the service was too. Shelia answered all of our questions promptly, and worked with us too preview the space. We were able to fit over 40 people here, which was tough finding a venue, but Omar's worked with us to make sure it was great. They had tons of choices for our menu, and it was a wonderful evening. Thanks Omar's!
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    Kathryn Sent on 10/17/2018
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    They were incredibly helpful and provided delicious food.

    We picked a great menu and had very nice wedding food despite our limited budget. They were incredibly willing to work with us and when one employee didn't show at the last minute, they still made it work. I appreciated their professionalism and flexibility.
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    Sarah Sent on 06/06/2018
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    Please book Omar's for your wedding. I researched many, many caterers in the Hampton Roads area and this is by far the best value for your money. They have a huge variety of choices and everything is delicious! I had so many compliments about both our appetizers and buffet stations. Many people went back for seconds. Also, Shaina is super easy to work with. She has done so many catering events that she knows exactly what rentals to get and will help you figure out what to buy if you want to stock your own bar. They also handle all the set up and clean up which saved us a lot of hassle. If you want guaranteed good food for a fair value without any hassle you should definitely choose Omars!
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    Diana Sent on 04/24/2018
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    LOOK, EVERY TIME I TOLD SOMEONE THEY WERE MY CATERER, THEY TOLD ME HOW GREAT THEY WERE! EVERYONE AT THE WEDDING LOVED THE FOOD!!
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    Brittany Sent on 12/11/2017
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    Y'all. The food at our wedding was AMAZING. Everyone kept asking who our caterer was and some guests even went to Omar's the day after the wedding! The price is unbeatable, the quality is fantastic, and the staff is so friendly and helpful!
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    Jason Sent on 10/04/2016
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    The folks at Omar's Carriage House (specifically, Shaina Sandler) are rockstars!! Our event (a same-sex wedding for approximately 150 people at Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center) was flawless! From start to finish, we found Omar's to be professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and an amazing value.

    I'll confess--I was very particular about our event. I had a very specific vision and needed our caterer to do A LOT of the heavy lifting to make it happen. Even though I was (admittedly) a bit of a Groom-Zilla, Shaina didn't even bat an eye when I gave her our 32 page wedding plan!

    Before the big day, Shaina helped us pick the menu, arranged the necessary rentals (including stuff I didn't think they would handle--like the stage for the band!!), and coordinated with the venue. She went over and beyond to make our event uniquely us (and special!) with little touches like a late night nacho bar.

    Our wedding was unique in that we held the reception in the same venue as the ceremony. The amazing staff at Omar's took care of setting up the chairs and tables for the ceremony, then flipping the room for the reception while we enjoyed cocktail hour. At the end, they even cleaned everything up! They did all of this efficiently, and with a smile. Hands down, we could not have done it without them.

    Let's talk food and bar service. We found the food and alcohol to be an incredible value! There was plenty of everything, it was fresh and ready on time, and our guests loved it. The waitstaff was friendly and personable--again, we received lots of compliments.

    All and all, we would not change a thing, and would definitely use Omar's all over again!

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    Melody Sent on 11/05/2016
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    Shaina was very thorough, and answered all my questions. The catering team was great- everyone was friendly and they seemed to enjoy the wedding just as much as we did.
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    Melody Sent on 10/07/2016
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    If you haven't decided on a caterer, then book Omar's Carriage House! You will not regret it. Shaina and her team helped make our wedding one of the most memorable experiences in our lives. They were easy to work with and super responsive to our email conversations. The food was excellent and our guests routinely complimented us on the food selections that we chose. Do yourselves a favor and use Omar's Carriage House for all your catering needs.
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    John Sent on 09/15/2016
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    Shania and the staff were amazing!!! They were extremely professional, helpful, and went above an beyond. The food was fantastic and the display and set up of the venue for each table set the ambiance for the evening.

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    Taylor Sent on 10/05/2016
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    Shaina at Omar's was wonderful to work with! They allowed us to make a menu all our own and it was to die for. We still go to Omar's to eat lunch. We loved them catering our wedding.
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    Omar's Carriage House was an amazing caterer for our wedding! We used them for our cocktail hour hor d'oeuvres, reception dinner buffet, and bars. Shaina was really top-notch - she was fast to respond, flexible with our orders, and was really nice. And the food was not only delicious, but presented well. They were very accommodating, made an amazing menu, respected our budget, and were true professionals. They were mindful of what guests really like and made great suggestions - like dessert options and an antipasto display. We've been to a number of weddings and thought their food was really stand-out. Their mac and cheese should be sold by the buckets! I never had to worry about them, they are true professionals and handled everything with ease. Thank you Omar's!!

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    Rachel Sent on 01/21/2016
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    I don't know what I loved more about them: the value, the quality of food, or the amazing service by everyone I spoke to at every level. Not only is this an AMAZING restaurant but Omar's is also a top notch wedding catering company. This was easily the BEST decision I made for my wedding. I never felt uneasy or worried because I was reassured by Omar's EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this establishment and neither can my wedding guests. My husband & I wanted memorable food at our wedding & that is exactly what we got. Almost a month after my wedding, guests are STILL complimenting Omar's food & staff. Omar's has gained a loyal customer in my entire family & I can't wait to go there for the first time as a married couple. The restaurant is just as wonderful as the catering. I would highly recommend Omar's to anyone planning a big party. I just love them!!!
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    Maria Sent on 01/20/2016
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    Omar's made planning the most important part of our wedding - our guests' food and drink - a breeze! For starters, Shaina is an amazing event manager and truly went above and beyond to help our vision come to life. Her familiarity with our venue and our other vendors, and her positive rapport with them, also made planning seamless. The food was delicious, and a fantastic value for the high quality of food and service that Omar's provides. They were also gracious enough to let me incorporate some family serving pieces into the presentation of our dinner stations, helping bring a personal touch to our event. It was truly a pleasure to work with Omar's and I cannot recommend them more highly. Thank you Omar and team!
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    Jennifer Sent on 02/06/2016
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    Omar's Carriage House was super easy to work with and the food was absolutely amazing! They really helped us out and went beyond what was expected of them especially on the night of the wedding. The event would not have been perfect without them. The staff was very professional and kept everything well stocked. The presentation of the food was phenominal and I couldn't have asked for more. Shaina was very helpful and always responded quickly to my emails. She knows how to be patient with worrisome brides like me.
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    Cheri Sent on 10/06/2015
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    We were extremely pleased with the food, service, and the flexibility during very unpredictable weather.
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    Kim Sent on 10/07/2015
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    Great food, great service! Would highly recommend Omar's for your wedding or event. Very personable, flexible, knowledgeable, and supportive. Made our event more than we could have ever imagined.
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    Dawn Sent on 10/17/2015
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    Before we met with Shaina we were a bit apprehensive about the possibility of having Omar's cater our wedding because we love their food and assumed they would be outside of our budget. Luckily, we met with Shaina and found out that Omar's has an extensive menu that is flexible and worked with our budget. We were able to give a wish list of items and she provided us with an amazing menu. As a vegetarian, having tasty veggie and vegan options was extremely important to me. Omar's offers Gardien chicken along with other wonderful veggie sides and they created my personal favorite (I want more now) vegetarian southern style collard greens!!!!! Our guests looooved the food and continue to rave about it. Our wedding was outdoors and it rained monsoon-style before and during the ceremony. The staff were extremely flexible in moving our ceremony into the dinner tent and we never once saw them or heard them complain. That is amazing seeing how crazy things got! We even asked them to open the bar early because of the rain delay. The staff rolled with the weather and changes caused by it with the utmost professionalism and we are so glad we chose them. If you want food you and your guests will never forget, service so great you don't have to worry about it at all, and wonderful people to work with all within your budget then let Omar's cater your wedding. I promise you won't regret it.
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    Vince Sent on 10/12/2015
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    From planning to execution the experience could not have been better! The food was absolutely delicious. The catering/bar team were attentive and professional. Our guests just loved them and we could not be happier with the experiece. Omar's is truly the best!
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    Lindsay Sent on 10/17/2015
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    When we booked with our venue for our wedding in June, I chose Omar's immediately from the preferred list of vendors. I have patronized Omar's resturant in the past and they are truly the epitome of local Norfolk cuisine. Their menu had incredible variety and creativity and the process of working with Shaina couldn't not have been easier. At our first tasting, my now husband was deathly ill and was unable to attend, so Shaina allowed us to come in for a second tasting at no charge; I knew that we had chosen a group of people who are not only professional, but truly care about their customers. I also chose Omar's because Shaina was especially knowledgeable about the functionality and layout of Half Moone and since that Venus can be tricky for vendors, I trusted her to plan the logistics and everything when perfectly. On the day of our wedding, and after the ceremony, we invited our guests out onto the balcony for cocktail hour. There, we had an unbelieveable imported cheese tower, and passing trays of chicken and waffle bites as well as pesto shrimp bruschetta. For our main courses, we had a carving station, Mac and cheese, mini pork BBQ sandwiches, mini crabcakes, salad, and veggies; all prepared fresh and to perfection. People continue to rave about our wedding menu today! And Omar himself even stopped by to see how things were going! Honestly, I could not say enough great things about Omar's Carriage House and Catering. Thanks again Shaina!!! Xoxo
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    Caitlin Sent on 06/23/2015
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    Omar's Carriage House did an outstanding job catering at our wedding! I had looked at probably a dozen different places before stumbling upon them, and by far they have the best food for the best price that I was able to find. My husband and I really wanted a Chipotle theme (but Chipotle does not provide full catering services, catering portions are tiny, and their appetizer choice is basically chips and dip). Omar's recreated a "burrito bowl" spread, taking into account every little change I wanted to make-- the food turned out PERFECTLY. In addition to the main course, people were raving about the appetizers (imagine delicious puff pastry empanadas filled with pulled pork over a pineapple salsa, or ginger-lime tuna served with guacamole mousse in a shot glass). Absolute deliciousness! I don't think I will ever go to another wedding with food this yummy-- unless of course Omar's is catering.
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