19 Best Cocktail Bars in Norfolk

“Tapas are so tasty!! Sangria abnd wine also great! Definitely going back! 5 STARS!♥️ Thank you“

“Omg where do I start!!! Me and my wife came Friday the 16th!! We didn’t have a reservation and I promise you I suggest making one especially on I house guess the weekend. We decided to sit at the bar instead of a window seat I also let the host know if someone cancels or if a Hi top come available please let us know. After 2 cocktails in which was amazing we got lucky got a seat! All you could see was the kitchen door flying open lol as the waitresses was bringing dishes I mean we only do fine dining when we eat out but I honestly wasn’t expecting something at this caliber seriously, you know we eat alot of places and sometimes the food just doesn’t be seasoned the way you expected especially if its plated nicely. Because it’s true we eat with our eyes first! But let me tell you!!! Goddd KISS THE CHEF!! The Owner, Owners whoever lol because every aspect was on point from service to atmosphere it really was unbelievable! I felt like I was in a major city!! Miami especially because I’ve had the oxtail lasagna there so I advised my wife to get that and I got the 37oz Tomahawk for 2 top with crab meat lol I love a good steak seriously. We didn’t get any appetizers because I wanted to save my appetite and my mental was in my pocket lol if you know what I mean but a $100 for a tomahawk with roasted potatoes it was no way I wasn’t gonna have that for dinner and some left for breakfast with cheese eggs in the morning lol Now when my steak came out! I ordered medium in which I expected to see pink because medium requires pink and who orders a well done steak anyway??? I mean it was cooked and seasoned to perfection with roasted potatoes and onions OMG I’M GOING BACK THERE!! Soon!! I taste my wife oxtail lasagna because she just kept saying how much better it tasted here lol so I did and she wasn’t exaggerating I mean the pasta sauce was sweet with garlic Omg how did they make a sauce that good and it had tomato chunks in it not the big crazy chunks but just perfect everything was PERFECT THIS PLACE DESERVES A MICHELIN⭐️ if thats possible in this area Ive ate in numerous countries because of my military background but this place is one for the books!!“

“This is by far the best restuarant in Norfolk. Chef Ticha is a magician with food. The prawns were the best I have ever had in the USA. All the Food prepared and presented beautifully. I come here without exception when I’m in Norfolk. The bartenders are fabulous as well and create some fabulous cocktails.“

“Kimchi and spicy peanut noodles hotdogs were crazy!!! Highly recommend!“

“Great people, food, atmosphere and affordable. I love the blueberry coffee by the way ❤️“

“Went 2 - 3 times last year. Good food and good service. I'd love to get their salsa receipe though. I enjoyed it a lot better than most.“

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. killer drinks, and great food. hats off .. 🤙“

“The atmosphere and people are so welcoming and the coffee is perfect! The food is delicious as well. Super cool place I will support any day of the week“

“My wife, our grandson, and myself went to Saltines on Valentine’s Day which is also my wife’s birthday. Reservations at 7;45 and the seating arrangement was perfect. Kyle was our waiter. We could not have gotten a more perfect waiter. Kyle was extremely polite and was very attentive to our needs. The drinks he served were perfect. The food served was above par. He even wished my wife a happy birthday and made sure she had everything she wanted. Kyle is the sort of waiter that you look for and hope for. He was perfect for our little celebration. My thanks to Kyle and thanks to Saltines for employing someone such as Kyle. Kyle will be our waiter for future dining at Saltines.“

“Attended soft opening today. Ate at the bar. Food was great. Menu is filled with a great variety. Staff was well trained. Looking forward to trying more Menu items.“

“Amazing dinner. Great price.“

“Ziggy’s Street Eats Food Truck was amazing from start to finish! When placing the order, Jr. was very professional, efficient, and helpful. He made sure to get everything we needed and even took the time to ensure we would have enough food for all of our employees. The pricing was also very reasonable.
When they arrived, Jr., Brian, and Keisha were polite, professional, and ready to get to work. Everything was well organized, and the food was prepared in a timely manner. Our employees were very happy with their meals, and everyone enjoyed the experience.
Thank you to the entire team for making everything so easy and delivering such great service. We truly appreciate you and would definitely recommend Ziggy’s Street Eats Food Truck!

Thank you!“

“Ex Navy and small town boy, this fits everything I am use to its a no brainer for me to keep coming back. Very small town vibes here, I get it's not for everyone but if you give them a chance they will remember you're name and drink. That's service just in my opinion!!!“

“Some people have a favorite drink. I have a favorite bartender, and her name is Jojo! 🍸 If making cocktails were an Olympic sport, she’d be bringing home the gold. I can walk in with absolutely no idea what I want, give her a vague description of my mood, and somehow she makes the perfect drink every single time. At this point, I trust her judgment more than my own! 😂 Amazing drinks, hilarious banter, and just the right amount of sarcasm. She’s one of the biggest reasons we keep coming back! 10/10 drinks, 11/10 attitude!“

“Jose Tequila, Norfolk, VA, Wednesday, September 16, 2026

I’ve always thought this place was a tourist trap. Apparently, it’s family-owned. Uh, by the Tequila family?!?! Probably not, it’s a joke, just play along. Got in there with one waiter. So he’d asked us for drink orders and brought chips. The salsa was a little spicy for me as there wasn’t any water. I’m having a late lunch with my dad who on a chile relleno kick. I’m on a burrito California kick right now. Mine had carnitas which other places don’t normally do. Mine was good. It wasn’t too bad. I was surprised.“

“I’ve eaten meat longer than I haven’t. I’ve also cooked professionally for decades. Trust me when I say, Alkaline’s vegetarian ramen is some of the best I’ve ever had PERIOD. The broth is straight up magical!“

“Full disclosure, I was here for a private event. The area was very clean and organized. It would appear that it would Great for brunch. The view from their deck was very nice and sitting outside I'm sure is excellent the right time of year.

I am not going to comment on the service only cuz I don't think it's indicative of a regular visit. All the employees were pleasurable some more so than others.

I would say it's at least worth a try based on what I've experienced.“

“Shout out to Yummo Bucko! A party of 4 we all spent close to $100, please know a 15% gratutity is added to each person no matter the size of group. This place will fill up fast (small and quaint), opens at noon on Sunday. I checked online to see if reservations could be set up and didnt see where that was an option, upon entering we were asked if we had a reservation. Even though we didnt we were told to select wherever we wanted to sit.

Food ordered: Sampler - grits where stiff and saudage links appeared and tasted as if straight out of (brown & serve box)

Fried shrimp - seasoned well and fried perfect

Eggs Benedict (2x) - one with fried, one scrambled it comes with two crab cakes and 2 lamb chops (lamb chops were supposed to be grilled medium well. Lamb chops was a new born baby lamb chop and so tough to bite)

Side order of original French Toast - ( one piece of bread cut in half $6.00)

Lamb chop brunch meal - comes with 3 lamb chops, smothered in brown gravy (I missed that part on the menu, I just wanted med well grilled lamb chops which came out the same as above. The menu stated mashed potates came with; however received cheesy grits with lobster meat. NO on the grits and the lobster was OK).

Lemon Pepper wings to go - brought order out and gave to the wrong person with no bag, just plopped down and walked away.

4 Mimosas which was ok.

Will we try this place again??? - Possibly on another day, just not BRUNCH.“

“I don’t know which is better…the amazing authentic espresso martinis or live music. The appetizers aren’t too shabby either. Can’t wait to come back for dinner.“