12 Best Wine Bars in Norfolk

“They go above and beyond: I joined my book club ladies for dinner last night at Press 626. I have some mobility issues and was advised to take the back steps upon arriving. I was well assisted up the stairs and taken to our table. The servers could not have been more pleasant. When it was time to leave one of the female employees assisted me down the front steps and to my waiting car. They made me feel very comfortable and welcoming. Thank you so much.“

“We came upon this hidden gem when visiting Chelsea Bakehouse last week. We passed by this quaint house with a lovely garden and noticed people sitting out in the garden. Out front there was a sign about wine tasting and Turkish Breakfast on sat and sun mornings…we were intrigued. So we planned to go the following Saturday. Walked in and there was a beautifully decorated “in house”dining area. Very intimate. We opted to sit in the garden since the weather was perfect. Jason who was our server (come to find out part owner as well) was so welcoming and friendly. He chatted about the menu as well as the house and gardens. It was like talking with an old friend. The first course of three came out. It’s only $25 per person and you can order extras from course 1 and 2. My whole party eats a plant based diet so we were delighted that all the dishes are vegetarian. Everything was delicious! We wanted to dig in right away and forgot to take pictures. The atmosphere was so chill, like you were having breakfast at a friend’s house. We cannot wait to go back and try dinner!“

“Your token neighborhood wine shop just got better! Excellent, rare finds at reasonable prices—you won’t see this quality at Total Wine. Kiera is the best: knowledgeable, fun, welcoming, and encouraging. My husband and I stop in weekly and feel so lucky to have found this place. I learn something new every time I taste, and the wine club membership is an incredible value. We love Vino Culture!“

“Had the chance to swing by and try this place. My mind was blown by the quality of food, the atmosphere and the friendly staff! The food was very well crafted and was perfect! The tarte to say the least was mouth watering, the trout was delectable, and the shrimp was mind blowing. Will definitely frequent here!“

“I rarely give five stars, but I must say I am so glad I found this spot. I've had several friends tell me about it,but just never took the chance to go by there. The atmosphere was quaint and beautiful, the food was freaking awesome, and the service was exceptional. The placed was so packed, we sat at the bar, but the food was still fast, fresh, and delicious. I promise I will be going back and recommending this to a few friends and family...“

“Went there for a late dinner last Saturday during my family’s visit to Va Beach and loved it. The owner was very friendly and showed us how the self-pour worked and how to order food. The beer selection was plentiful and it was nice that there were wine choices (including sangria) for the non-beer drinkers in our party.
My BYO Burger, my wife’s chicken sandwich, my son’s Smokehouse Burger and Buffalo Chicken Dip were great!
The atmosphere was chill and being on the roof was perfect with the great weather of Labor Day weekend.“

“Amazing Food. A bit warm inside but atmosphere excellent“

“Amazing Pizza. The only pizza my son will eat the crust. Love this place, clean and the staff is SUPER friendly.“

“Wonderful evening at The Green Onion! The food was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the prime rib, and it was cooked to perfection. The staff was courteous and extremely attentive. Highly recommend this great Ghent restaurant!“

“I just visited Brothers Norfolk and let me tell you — this place is THE BOMB DOT COM! I ordered the calamari and snuck a bite of the kids’ chicken tenders, and everything was absolutely delicious. No exaggeration — it’s the best calamari I’ve ever had. If you’re anywhere near the Norfolk area (and honestly, even if you’re not), this spot is worth the drive. The interior is classy, the vibe is elevated, and the space is beautifully styled. And don’t even get me started on the live shows and event calendar — OFF. THE. CHAIN. This is just the beginning of what Brothers is bringing to the area, and I’m so here for it. Thank you for a true fine dining experience with flavor, style, and soul. Can’t wait to see what’s next for this amazing spot!“

“TERRIBLE- WOULD NOT RECOMMEND we had a dinner party for our group tonight at 6..we had a set menu and our main course did not even arrive until almost 9:30 pm. Waiter mentioned how under staffed they were but that didn't make up for the horrible taste in food and when it did arrive how cold it was. Manager did nothing and we literally did not leave till 10. This on top of the horribly small portions we all had to share with appetizers (between a party of 14) and our actual entree sizes. Would not recommend at all.“

“The restaurant atmosphere is very simple, but the food and service was fiery good for a busy Saturday night. The hubs ordered salmon with Greek salad, and I ordered a crab cake with Greek salad. Unless we go to a fancy shmancy restaurant, he usually can’t get his salmon cooked to order, but he did here and said it was fantastic. I’ve been to a handful of area seafood restaurants for crab cakes, and this was surprisingly the best one I’ve had!!! We will certainly be returning the next time we are in town.“