Restaurant
Unclaimed profileToast
Norfolk, VA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Toast's bar program balances a playful cocktail list with a serious whiskey selection. Signature drinks like the Toasted Old Fashioned 2.0 and Toast Martini show bitter-forward creativity, while the whiskey list covers local Virginia distilleries alongside Japanese and Scotch staples, each pour annotated with tasting notes. Happy hour discounts across cocktails, beer, and wine by the glass make experimentation affordable. A brunch-focused cocktail menu extends the program into weekend mornings.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Toasted Old Fashioned 2.0, a bitter-forward blend of Evan Williams Bourbon, Averna, and Cynar with grapefruit bitters. For gin drinkers, the Toast Martini pairs Barr Hill Gin with Dolin Dry Vermouth. If exploring whiskey, pour the Reverend Spirits special edition, distilled in or the Ironclad Virginia bourbon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate bitter amaro-based drinks and adventurous flavor combinations will find much to like. Whiskey drinkers, especially those interested in local Virginia spirits or Japanese whisky, will appreciate the curated list with detailed tasting notes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $9.50 to $16, with most signature drinks around $12-$13.50. Whiskey pours are 2 oz and range from $8.50 to $25, with local Virginia selections priced between $13 and $19. Happy hour discounts reduce cocktail prices by $2.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The whiskey program stands out for its detailed tasting notes and inclusion of local Virginia distilleries like Reverend Spirits and Ironclad. The cocktail list is equally distinctive, featuring amaro-heavy signatures like the Toasted Old Fashioned 2.0 and Nitro Midnight Paloma, plus a nitro-mimosa concept.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Signature cocktails lean bitter and amaro-forward, with options like Toasted Old Fashioned 2.0 and Nitro Midnight Paloma. Brunch adds spritzes and Bloody Marys.
Menu strengths
- — Creative signature cocktails with amaro and bitter elements, such as the Toasted Old Fashioned 2.0 and Nitro Midnight Paloma.
- — Brunch-specific cocktails including Early Bird and Iced Mimosa broaden the program's range.
Standout selections
- — Toasted Old Fashioned 2.0 - Evan Williams Bourbon, Averna, Cynar, grapefruit bitters ($13.5).
- — Wanda Vision - Pink Peppercorn-Hibiscus Vodka, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit, citrus ($13.5).
- — Toast Martini - Barr Hill Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth, grapefruit bitters, citrus simple ($16).
Pricing: $9.50-$16
Spirits
The whiskey list spans bourbon, rye, Scotch, and Japanese whisky, with each pour annotated with tasting notes. Local Virginia spirits like Reverend Spirits and Ironclad feature prominently. Pours are a consistent 2 oz.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection across bourbon, rye, Irish, Scotch, Japanese whisky, and more.
- — Each pour includes tasting notes and origin details, aiding selection.
- — Local Virginia spirits are highlighted, including Reverend Spirits distilled in.
Standout selections
- — Reverend Spirits - special edition, distilled in dark fruit and Heath bar notes ($13).
- — Ironclad - Virginia bourbon with caramel Ricola note ($19).
- — Lagavulin 16yr - big peat and oak, rich and smooth ($25).
- — Nikka Coffey Grain - malty, fruity, cereal, vanilla corn ($18).
Pricing: $8.50-$25 per 2 oz pour
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