Sanctuary at The Railyard

TH3'S Gold Dress Run

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Great fun

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sanctuary offers tacos that you can mount yourself. I tried almost everything and they're are delicious. The beers selection is great. I miss them now that I moved out of Norfolk VA.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Fish Tacos, Mahi Tacos, Taco Bowls

My daughter wanted to go here for her birthday dinner. A party of three, meals, drinks and tip close to $120. Long story short, I specifically asked if the chicken philly already is mixed with green peppers? I informed the waitress and the waiter that I cannot eat green peppers. They assured me no problem, and to write it on my menu which I did. Guess what, lots of green peppers on my chicken philly and my body let me know it. The BBQ taco that I ate first was tasty but unfortunately I regurgitated most of it. I was told I wouldn’t have to worry about paying for my order as I was spitting up film and pieces of food but that didn’t happen either. Double check what you order here or I would recommend finding another place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Cool spot. I wish they took pride in the food. Service was outstanding. We got 8 tacos and took them to go to the brewery next door. They were cold and had no flavor and the shells were old. I wanted to love it so much.... no dice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos

Build your own tacos and a quaint little hidden gem in the railyard district! They also offer a music bingo on Wednesdays and trivia on Thursdays!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Honestly, we would’ve preferred Taco Bell. The tacos were bland and forgettable, and it took over an hour just to get water. Service was extremely slow. To top it off, they added a mandatory 30% gratuity because we were a large party—despite the poor service. We had somewhere to be, so we paid it and left, but it felt like a slap in the face. Never again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

All around awesome experience. The vibe was in point, the tacos and beer hit the spot!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Best tacos in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

6/7/25 - Went here to get some food after going to flea market next door at the brewery. You fill out what you would like on your tacos. Kind of reminds me when you do it for sushi but instead it's for tacos. The bartender was great! We also got some drinks and shooters. The pricing was great pricing! There is also outdoor seating. I would definitely come back for some more taco's.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

The waitress was beautiful and amazing.
Super sweet and got us everything we needed. The man working in the back (probably the manager because of his massive ego) was extremely rude. He screamed across the bar at my friend because she was using her expired id along with a new dmv temporary license. Tried to embarrass her in front of the customers. He would not accept it and was muttering under his breath about us behind the bar like a freak. Super rude and put me in a bad mood for graduation. Totally unprofessional with my entire family here. This rude person I'm sure is affecting your business and you should consider protecting your business by getting rid of this individual. Felt horrible for the staff who had to witness it and were clearly uncomfortable. The clown shirt he was wearing was very fitting.

These guys have THE BEST tacos. I travel through this city often, and when I do, I make sure to stop by here. They have very charismatic and talented bartenders. I have never been disappointed here.

Sanctuary.DMZ is an absolute gem! The tacos are fantastic, packed with flavour, generously portioned, and at a very reasonable price. There’s a great variety of toppings to choose from, so there’s something for everyone.

Their drink selection is just as impressive, with a wide range of beers and spirits, plus their own brewery on site, a real bonus for craft beer lovers. The atmosphere is lovely, warm, and welcoming, with amazing service from a genuinely friendly team who are always happy to help.

It’s not just for grown-ups either, they run family-friendly events like Easter egg hunts, making it a great spot for everyone. Whether you’re stopping by for food, drinks, or a good time with family and friends, Sanctuary.DMZ never disappoints.

Loved this location! Food was awesome and great staff!

We used to really like this place but the last time we went, less than a week ago, confirmed we would not be back. We sat at the bar, got a drink and my husband ordered four tacos that took about 45 min to come out and when they did they were in a to go bag! He had to flatten the bag and make it his plate, the server saw and didn’t acknowledge it at all. Not to mention, we sat with empty drinks for about ten minutes until we were able to get the bartenders attention for another drink. He then left the empty can and glass in front of us for the duration of us being there. He did not once ask how we were doing or how the meal was. Not sure who hired this staff but none of them looked like they wanted to be there.