50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Norfolk

“I’ve eaten here now 5 times. Gone for an evening date, family gathering of 8, and a regular dinner for 4 out and about in town. They can accommodate anything. The food is excellent, creative and unique. Staff is nice and helpful, and hardworking. This is a staple for me. Parking on the street hasn’t been a problem but also garages are available or uber if you are enjoying the neat drink menu.“

“☕️🎨🥪😎 very cool spot, delicious coffee, interesting art and Joseph was on point!“

“The food here is excellent and the owner is very welcoming and friendly. We would definitely recommend!“

“Every flavor is delicious. Bread pudding is the secret jam. S'mores Amore is a Downtown Norfolk staple!“

“Fave coffee in the area!!!“

“Stopped in the Town Center VA beach location on my way back home from being here out of town. The food was fantastic and the service was top notch! Highly recommend stopping by to eat here. I had the brunch crepe for breakfast and the French press coffee…both of them were amazing!“

“Unexpectedly delayed in Norfolk and happened to find this gem! Absolutely delicious! This is stuff you dream about. So freaking good!“

“Great time . Big place where you can sit and talk while eating. Great tasting food and attentive servers and staff“

“A hidden gem - get the membership! Single ticket price is steep, but the membership is a great deal! You’ll find a new magical corner every time you visit. The natural trails throughout, the incredibly kind staff, the educational resources, the curated blossoms throughout the year, and the kid play areas are just some of the reasons this is my family’s favorite place. Had our kid’s birthday party here at the WOW Children’s Garden and was stunned by the kindness and helpfulness of staff Jessica and Susan. Great facility, great people!“

“Good smoothie and was made relatively quickly. First time coming here and definitely will be back.“

“We were in town for the night and a friend told us a out this place. OH MY I am so glad we went. Its a plate of big flavor. My husband had the chicken I had the filet..We talked to the chef after, very impressed and alot of experience under his belt. Wow is all I can say. We wish this place the best of luck“

“I love the atmosphere at Coasters coffee . I always enjoy my time there and appreciate the baristas recommendations as well.“

“Great food, great service“

“Delicious and fresh amazing tea and desserts“

“Such an incredible experience! Popped in unexpectedly and we have found a new spot. The space is gorgeous and so open. I had the lavender coffee which was just mind blowing and hubby had the vanilla cold foam. We will definitely be returning!!!!“

“Gem. We had kimchi patty melt. Dumplings. Goat cheese. Everything was exquisite. I am a diner patty melt purist... I generally object to patty melts that are not the 70 year old recipe. The kimchi patty melt actually gave patty melt and PACKED with layers of flavors. (A touch sloppy) Dumplings were delicious and flavorful and goat cheese was so insta worthy but I failed to let phone eat first . We are in the hood and have eaten here multiple times... Always upscale first class. The vibe at the bar is super hip. We have never been able to sit here until tonight. We don't come here enough it is such a fab place with a great creative menu.“

“Best coffee in downtown Norfolk!“

“Thanks for the best coffee drink I’ve had in a really long time! See you soon.🙂“

“I came from northern Virginia 3 hours away to visit Norfolk and we stopped by penguins in my opinion the mango flavor with mango pieces was the best combination out of everything.I recommend this place to everyone in Norfolk either live or visit penguins and they are way better than the slurpee at 7-11 cause they don’t have the natural fruit like penguins does.“

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

“these donuts are so good! My kids loved watching the worker create each one individually with the toppings. 10/10 recommend“

“Had to check this place out after seeing it on Triple D. Was worth the trip. Easily the best Cubano I’ve ever had, even after living in Florida for nine years. Food came out hot and fresh too. The fries tasted great with both garlic aioli and this hot persimmon lemon cranberry pepper sauce that was at the table. Will definitely be back if I’m in the Norfolk area again.“

“awesome place...great beers“

“Went there on Saturday afternoon and the service from the bartender could not have been better! He was so nice and accommodating and made some great recommendations. Will definitely go back!“

“The food is superb and the customer service is an A+++. Definitely try the Mac and cheese and the brisket burger.“

“The food is so good! Melvin was awesome! I really loved this place!“

“I loved this place! I’ve been to 2+ cat cafes and this is by far my fav. Very clean, cats were well kept, good ventilation, and the cafe adjacent to the lounge is very cute. Got a Matcha latte and it was awesome. 10/10 recommend, will be coming back.“

“Blackberry crush and Painkiller for beverages. Crab dip for an appetizer. Seafood pasta and Surf sampler for dinner. Food and drinks were amazing. Service was a little slow, but the restaurant was busy with large parties, over all great experience. We will return.“

“This is a 5 star place. We come here every other Sunday for breakfast. Staff is outstanding and so is the food. Gotten to know the staff and the owners quite well that we feel like family. Love this place.❤️❤️❤️“

“Warm, inviting, friendly venue to talk fly fishing 🎣🗽🇺🇸“

“We accidentally spilled our entire coffee all over our car driving away. I went back in to get a new drink which I was prepared to pay for. After explaining what happened Dustin made our day by preparing a new drink on the house. Thank you guys so much, excellent coffee. We come here all the time so we appreciate the gesture“

“First off, the food was delicious. I ordered the chicken wings with shrimp fried rice and shrimp egg roll, and. The chicken wings were cooked perfectly, even the fried rice was flavorful and not greasy at all. The service was fast and friendly. The staff greeted me with a smile and had my order ready in under 10 minutes. Everything was packed neatly and still hot when I got home.
Portions are generous for the price—definitely great value. I also appreciated how clean and organized the restaurant was, even during the lunch rush. If you’re looking for quick, tasty Chinese food that doesn’t taste like it came from a microwave, Chen’s Garden is a solid choice. I’ll definitely be back!“

“the hot dogs are GREAT! He has great deals. I love the cooked onions (they are so good), sauerkraut, and mustard. Perfection! Thank you Garrett!“

“Great place to have a great beer.“

“The BBQ sandwich was very good. They did notofffer Brunswick stew but will in the Fall. I loved it. I cant wait to go back !!“

“A truly iconic place in norfolk that is a must see that I've been going to since I was a toddler with my dad always a great experience“

“Man, did "BRIAN" ensure that a lukewarm host greeting was SUPERCHARGED with excellent bar area table service! Whoop! Whoop!

Seems to be a fun "regulars" neighborhood hangout & it was St. Patrick's weekend! ☘️ Brian's cocktails were awesome: a Crush & the Painkiller!!
I enjoyed my Fish Sandwich (fried Cod) & tasty perfectly cooked fries. House salads were fresh & the croutons must be housemade, they were delicious. But the STAR of the table: THOSE BUTTERY DELICIOUS OLD BAY WINGS!!! WOW! Some of the best!!“

“This place is fantastic! I will definitely be back!“

“A very neat place to have a responsible and fun time! Great atmosphere.“

“Great coffee… ☕️😋 We just stopped by on our way to the Barry Art Museum. Thank you and happy new year.“

“Been a favorite brewery of ours since the beginning. Always have a great beer selection no matter what type of beer you like and Proven Theory may be the best IPA on the planet!“

“Warm, inviting, friendly venue to talk fly fishing 🎣🗽🇺🇸“

“Fantastic beer and a tremendous burger and even better to be able to enjoy both at Happy Hour pricing and with great company. I selected The Veil as the spot for my UYE and enjoyed an evening of talking shop with a friend while we drank those great beers.

The Veil is a comfortable spot in the Railroad District and we were sitting in their dining area on the ground floor. Big tables and plenty of room this afternoon. Which we needed because that burger and fries needed elbow room to enjoy. I'd only suggest a pump-based ketchup dispenser as the packet thing is tedious.

They opened here in 2019 - well after I was done with my projects in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake - transforming this three-story space into a family-friendly taproom and restaurant. The full kitchen specializes in indulgent smashburgers and Neapolitan-style pizzas that pair perfectly with the brewery’s bold stouts, hazy IPAs, and seasonal sours.

We didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the Only You Bar & Lounge upstairs. Maybe that's the next visit to Hampton Roads.“

“really disappointed spending 40 bucks on 2 sándwiches and a salad to get home and have the wrong sandwich“

“This place is fairly new, located in the heart of Ocean View. It can easily be accessed by bike, walk, or by driving. The staff is super nice and welcoming. The pizza is delicious! We ordered a large pepperoni abd cheese and had only a few slices left. You will not be disappointed.“

“I was there last Christmas and it was truly a gem! The staff were warm and attentive, which made the experience even better. We started with the gnocchi for appetizers — it was so good I wanted to order another plate! For our entrees, we had the grilled salmon and the filet au poivre. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted fantastic. I also tried their red sangria. While it was good, the cinnamon bark was a bit overpowering for my taste. Overall, a wonderful dining experience.“

“The food was great but I really like the drinks we had a great time“

“👍🏽👍🏽 Great atmosphere, family friendly, & clean!“

“great welcoming place. good food for a bar! friendly and attentive staff. nice atmosphere.“

“Best cheesesteaks I've had in the 757. Also one of only a few places with good pastrami and my wife [no pun intended] loves the sausages here. The guy who runs it is always incredibly friendly and courteous and has a sense of humor which is becoming like hens teeth these days! I must've been here at least 50 times by now it's just that Good.“