Restaurants in Norfolk
Best Restaurants
American • $$$
Indian • $$
“Staff is very attentive and helpful. I am fairly new to Indian cuisine; my questions were answered with patience and was given good advice about selections.The food was delicious and the service was great! We will definitely return if we are back in their neighborhood.”
Korean • $$
“Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Gogi Guys Korean BBQ. We were greeted as soon as we walked inside and the staff was friendly and made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal. Portions were extremely generous. We will definitely go back the next time we are visiting.”
Steak House • $$$$
“Amazing ambience, food, drinks, and service. We will definetly be back.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Korean • $$
“If you want to feel like your in a home environment with amazing food and amazing staff. I highly recommend”
Modern European • $$$
“This restaurant is amazing....the best cocktails, delicious food, delectable desserts, top-notch classy servers! Highlights were braised octopus, salmon, and butter cake loaded with Pungo strawberries on top...yum!”
American • $$
“Best crab cakes I’ve had in all of Norfolk. Every time I have eaten here my dish has been amazing. I know their menu changes depending on their specials but the seafood gumbo was delicious and their rockfish special was some of the best white fish I’ve ever had at a restaurant. And every time we go we get the oysters as a starter and they never disappoint. The seafood they serve is high quality, service and atmosphere are great. This place is a hidden gem in Ocean View.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Coffee Shops • $
“I absolutely recommend this place! Their food is somehow better than their coffee and their coffee is immaculate! I ordered the K BBQ grilled cheese and the char was just a hair more than I’d traditionally prefer but that didn’t affect the flavor in the least bit. Despite the flaw, the sandwich was a 10! Don’t get me started on this amazing atmosphere. In an environment as rich in local coffee shops and K BBQ I’ll absolutely be coming back here. They’ve managed to make a returning customer effortlessly! 10/10 recommend!”
New American • $
“Great time . Big place where you can sit and talk while eating. Great tasting food and attentive servers and staff”
Indian • $
“I don’t normally leave reviews but I highly recommend biryani hub. We were actually going to the restaurant next to it when we happened to see Biryani Hub. We decided to give it a try and was not disappointed. I’m super picky with Indian food and never really ventured out of the chicken masala. Yesterday I tried their goat Saag gosht (goat) and it was absolutely delicious. The garlic naan is a bit on a tough side but still delicious. Definitely coming back here”
Modern European • $$$
“This restaurant is amazing....the best cocktails, delicious food, delectable desserts, top-notch classy servers! Highlights were braised octopus, salmon, and butter cake loaded with Pungo strawberries on top...yum!”
Indian • $$
“Staff is very attentive and helpful. I am fairly new to Indian cuisine; my questions were answered with patience and was given good advice about selections.The food was delicious and the service was great! We will definitely return if we are back in their neighborhood.”
Fine Dining • $$$
“Outstanding service, delicious food and wonderful drinks in a beautiful space. Thanks for creating a really memorable anniversary dinner for us!”
Korean • $$
“Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Gogi Guys Korean BBQ. We were greeted as soon as we walked inside and the staff was friendly and made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal. Portions were extremely generous. We will definitely go back the next time we are visiting.”
Comfort Food • $
“I went there twice while I was in Norfolk. This place has it down! I tried their smash burger with jalapeño bacon jam with tots and their Nashville hot chicken. Both were incredible. They were fresh and their comeback sauce has you doing exactly that.”
Steak House • $$$$
“Amazing ambience, food, drinks, and service. We will definetly be back.”
American • $
“We were shopping at Norfolk Premium outlet mall and stopped by for dinner at No Frill Bar and Grill. We didn't have to wait long for our table , the food were large portions with good prices . my husband food was ok ( he is a picky eater), but mine and my son's were delicious and the waitress ( sorry I forgot her name )was very sweet and attentive , we will come back to try other dishes again when we are in the area .”
Mexican • $
“Stopped by for the first time today. Billio was extremely nice & walked us through the whole menu as four tv screens full of options can be overwhelming. There was no rush to make decisions, everything was cooked to order. Appreciate you guys!!”
Korean • $$
“If you want to feel like your in a home environment with amazing food and amazing staff. I highly recommend”
Puerto Rican • $
“Once again I revisited La Yaroa last 11/11/23 and of course I enjoyed it. I love their food & I love the people who work there. They make you feel like friends, even family. Love this place!! The best”
Seafood • $$
“Had a great experience with our large group. The food was delicious, the drinks were fantastic, great atmosphere, and the staff were so friendly and attentive. We will definitely be going back.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“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!!”
Fine Dining • $$$
“Outstanding service, delicious food and wonderful drinks in a beautiful space. Thanks for creating a really memorable anniversary dinner for us!”
Online Reservation Available
American • $$$
“Our second time here, and we find the food quite good. Our only ask would be to include a few vegetables with the entrees. Our dishes were a bit meat and starch heavy (although very tasty)”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“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!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Hands down, best pour over coffee in Norfolk, dare i say the 757. Very seldom is $7 a cup of coffee worth it, but this absolutely is packed with flavor and is amazing. Local coffee shops can be so hit or miss unfortunately when you're someone who actually like straight up coffee and the art of coffee, but this place is absolutely legit.The vibe in this shop is also on point as well and I love the industrial setting. I would curious to see how the space could be reconfigured a bit to add in additional seating as I have gone before and there be too many individuals camping on four tops. All coffee shops struggle with that i guess.”
Italian • $$$
“I dined at Varia for the first time. Their food tantalizes you taste buds. We ordered Tiramisu. It was non-traditionally prepared (not layers of ladyfingers, but a chocolate-tipped biscotti in the pudding), but oh, so delicious. If you get the chance to go there, ask for Kaylee.”
Seafood • $$
“Great experience my wife and I had. Would highly recommend. Great staff very professional! 5⭐️”
Sushi • $$
“The food was delicious and the service was excellent I would recommend it to anyone”
Seafood • $$
“This place is the bomb! We had a family event and Caroline should be voted not only the manager of the month, but of the year! Her wait staff gave us the attention and served us like we have never been served in the past from any other establishment! The food was great and served on time! Again, kudos to manager Caroline and her wait staff for a positive and pleasant experience!”
Indian • $$
“Maybe the best Indian food I’ve ever had. We got the chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo, with garlic naan and a mango lassi. It was incredible.”
Cafe • $
“I loved this place! Don’t go thinking there is going to be food though, there is complimentary drinks only. Takes 10 people an hour, so you are pretty much guaranteed some time with a cat! I loved it there. Had 23 cats today!”
American • $
“The food, the staff, the video games, the pinball games… All of it! Such a wonderful time!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Love the atmosphere, great food, fantastic wine, but the best part is the PEOPLE! See you soon.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“The food and service here is phenomenal!!!!!!!!!! Been here twice with my husband—bartender is on point ( of course), and our server (both times), Brandice, was amazing. We eat ourselves stupid here, it’s so good. Highly recommend this place as a date destination.”
Cafe • $
“i've lived in norfolk for 10 years and cafe milo by far is my favorite restaurant. i first ordered off of doordash and the food was phenomenal, but the other day i ate there w/my best friend and the vibe and customer service eating in was unmatched!! sitting at the bar while the chef cooks was an experience in itself! so much good conversation and the experience felt like a chefs tasting! ive never ate anything bad from cafe milo and tell people about their lambchops, their vegan dishes, and the mimosas and their BLT is everything! cafe milo does NOT miss!”
Korean Barbecue • $$
“10/10. I’ve been to three different locations and this one was by far the best! The meat was good quality! Our waitress was AMAZING and very attentive !! We will definitely be back.”
Wine Bar • $$
“It's a cute place . Busy for lunch . I really love the ambiance. The food was good, nothing stellar but it was good. Service was good as well. Food came quickly. Pleasant lunch”
American • $$
“Great food. Great service. Our server Morgan was super attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the menu as well as the history behind the restaurant. We loved our experience there.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Bakery
“Fast unload once you get into the door I talked to several people in receiving very polite very professional and when it comes to getting into this place make left on olney and left into driveway. The other way to get in I was told that gate is permanently locked so olney is only way in. I had good experience will come here again.”
Breakfast • $
“A tiny bit let down on the omelet I ordered. Previously, it was fire! Sooo good! Pancakes on point like always!Vegetarian options: Awesome veggie omelette.Dietary restrictions: Sugar free choices.Parking: Huge parking lot with plenty of handicap parking spots.Kid-friendliness: Menu offers kids dishes. Atmosphere is conducive.Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of spaces.”
Breakfast • $
“my server, Joao, was inattentive, disregarding, forgetful and rude. Not only did he barely greet me and my coworker, he was snotty, forgot half of my food, allowed my coworkers waffle to get cold before bringing his butter and syrup, didn't ask if we wanted refills, and barely spoke to us. then decided to get snarky when I left him a $2 tip when he didn't even deserve that... I always to at least 25%... not today”
Breakfast • $
“My wife and I always come here just to be served by Diamond, she is the best! Has great memory when it comes on to our order so don’t be scared if she didn’t write it with a notepad. We absolutely love her plus she always gets our food out as it’s done so it’s piping hot. Anyways just ask for diamond just not when we’re there cause we don’t like sharing lol”
Fast Food • $
“I dont know who the guy is at the window but hes very polite i enjoy him taking my order he needs a raise”
Fast Food • $
“Good service but expensive for the quality of the food. I really appreciated the attendant who took my order. My kids really wanted whipped cream and she let me order three cups of whipped cream for them and it was only just over $1. However, McDonald's prices have gotten a lot higher overall, so minus one star.”
Fast Food • $
“We celebrated a birthday party in this play place and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was so accommodating. Kevin was so funny and was so attentive throughout the whole birthday. The manager Esther was soooo sweet! It was truly a team effort.”
Fast Food • $
“Everything was good but my holiday pie was over done not burnt, but hard like it had been heated twice. In app deals always come through for the win! And my first time trying the spicy mccrispy and I never like the spicy chicken sandwich anywhere. This was the perfect amount of spice for me.”
Fast Food • $
“I dined in with 2 small children and was blown away by the service. Our meal was quick and brought to our table. When we needed extra straws, the worker got some for us and brought them to our table. They were very polite!We dined in at 6:57pm on 4/11/24”
Italian • $$$
“I dined at Varia for the first time. Their food tantalizes you taste buds. We ordered Tiramisu. It was non-traditionally prepared (not layers of ladyfingers, but a chocolate-tipped biscotti in the pudding), but oh, so delicious. If you get the chance to go there, ask for Kaylee.”
Seafood • $$
“Great experience my wife and I had. Would highly recommend. Great staff very professional! 5⭐️”
Takeout Restaurants
Coffee Shops • $
“I had a cold brew with my sandwich. Then had to go back for the lemon pound cake. Super good. Everything is made fresh. Service was excellent (a little wait but worth it). I definitely recommend. I'll be a regular!”
Bakery • $
“S00000 delicious! -Jen! Your mother gifted me a mini lemon poundcake that I shared with my mother. It was insane! I will definitely be in to see you shortly.!”
Juice • $
“I've been going to this place for so many years. I'm glad to see that it's still thriving downtown Norfolk. I don't work down there anymore so I wish they had another location. The absolute best smoothies in this area and they always give you a little bit of extra food surprise with the smoothie!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Best ice cream in town and I’m an ice cream junkie. Cookie Monster by the quarts. Always great service at every location. Be careful though, this stuff is addictive!”
Pizza • $
“Had pepperoni ?. Very good. If you fold it will hold. Nicely crisped crust, fairly thin with a tangy sauce and very good pep. Best I've had in quite a while.”
Creperies • $
“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!”
Coffee Shops • $
“This place was great! The coffee was good, and we were allowed to bring our dogs inside the building, even though they were not serviced Dogs, which was refreshing. We were able to sit at a table and they were able to relax right next to us. The people there are very animal friendly. The service was good and we will definitely plan to go back.”
American • $
“Everything! This place has the best food, and the most welcoming atmosphere!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Omg best relax chill spot reminding you of the show “Friends” I had iced latte and bac egg cheese bagel sammich omg to die for!!! Staff was incredibly sweet and helpful this will be my go to spot before my Monday Wednesday class at TCC!!!”
Mediterranean • $
“I don’t think I can say enough good things about the staff, or the food at the VA beach location. We wanted to try something new and now it’s our favorite! The food couldn’t have been more fresh and the flavors were vibrant and inviting! My kids devoured their bowls and the falafel too! Finishing it off with baklava was the perfect way to end our lunch! We can’t wait to go back!”
Bakery • $
“RATED 4 ⭐Food and drink were excellent quality with fast service . The only downside is that there is not enough inside seating....and get there early for all the goodies.”
Gastropubs • $
“The food Hits!!! Mushroom pizza was my favorite of all that came to the table. The Street corn dip was good but IMO on the sweeter side vs the salty cojita/ spice side I'd expect from a dish like that. The self pour is an awesome feature!! You don't get locked into a pint of anything, get to try all the things❤️ Rooftop has heaters. Will be back for more of the environment and to try more things on the menu.Parking: Parking lot in back is shared with whole plaza. There is also street parking.”
Wine Bar • $$
“It's a cute place . Busy for lunch . I really love the ambiance. The food was good, nothing stellar but it was good. Service was good as well. Food came quickly. Pleasant lunch”
Sushi • $$
“The food was delicious and the service was excellent I would recommend it to anyone”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Hot Dogs • $
“Excellent food ice cold drinks nice service convenient curbside service,hot hot food.”
Barbecue • $
“Very dog friendly place! I had a double cheeseburger and fries and a root beer float. Everything was excellent!Parking: Park your car and stay put if you want to be served in your car. Otherwise, feel free to eat inside or carry out.”
Fast Food • $
“When I'm in a bit of a hurry and I'm looking for a tasty lunch, Chick-fil-A is my pick. I'm a huge fan of their Spicy Chicken Deluxe Asiago combo meal.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Your parking lot is a disaster. I know all that was set up when Covid hit. Time to take it down and have a normal parking lot. It’s crazy confusing how to get in and where to park.Come one folks fix it. Prior to Covid the crazy issues you have now did not exist.We were there tonight and we heard 4 other groups complaining about it.The 1 star I gave for atmosphere is totally about the parking situation. Everything was ok. The kids working really do need to learn how to interact better with customers. But I do know that is a much bigger issue.”
Fast Food • $
“There's none another fast food outlet on the planet besides Chick-fil-A so the rest of you eat your heart out I'm going to get me a Chick-fil-A sandwich no butter no pickle double Texas Pete a side salad with apple vinaigrette dressing yummy”
Burgers • $
“They get stuff done !!! Love their service it’s always %100 and I’ve never had a wrong order through 10s and 10s of orders they are consistent !! Thank you to all the staff and management.”
Chinese • $
“The food is usually good; it sometimes comes out a little burnt. The service is fairly good and the staff are friendly. You want to be sure to go at the right time or you will be waiting in line and/or have limited food selection.”
Mexican • $
“Good was great and loved the music playing.I will enjoy going back.”
Fast Food • $
“The food is pretty good but also not a lot to pick some of them can be disgusting or can be much more better and comfortable. The service is actually good! Not a lot is there but only thing is sometimes it's just complex. The atmosphere is pretty also great too. I can't describe too much about it. And it's also very empty so I couldn't ask much.Parking: A lot of spots! Maybe like 35 there. It's not too hard. They can sometimes just take you're spot. Which is the stupid part.”
Fast Food • $
“Food here is good for the price. However, the speed is on the slower side. If you happen to be in the Webb center it is definitely quicker to just to go to Chick Fil A instead if you're in a rush. But, if you have that craving for meat that a chicken patty just can't satisfy, definitely head here”
Fast Food • $
“We had a piece of the steel wool fragments. I'm guessing from the cleaning equipment or something.The object was stuck in our chicken tenders.Amanda, the Manager remade my grandchildrens food. She was very nice.Parking: Plenty of parking available in both sides of the store.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Finally a Jimmy Johns that has meat. I love this place. It’s clean and the employees are so sweet. The sandwich was so good & the bread was soft. Thank you guys. No complaints. 10/10”
Fast Food • $
“I don't understand why they work outside in the cold. I feel uncomfortable ordering from my hot car. I thank you for all your friendly behavior and delicious burgers.”
Pizza • $$
“The food was really good we try the pizza I think it was chicken Parmesan and people were really friendly . The only thing it was it was burn around pizza my hand was black all the time and I was keeping cleaning my hand , but the flavor it was Amazing . We are coming back for sure”
Fine Dining • $$
“One of my favorite places so good. Came for my birthday today and was not disappointed the service was amazing and the food was top notch as always”
American • $$
“Great experience! Decided to stop by just to hang out on a Saturday night and Gage was a great waiter! Kept my water cup full and was very attentive! Great place!”
Cheap Eats
American • $
“I was incredibly impressed with this restaurant. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the staff was exceptional. The location is perfect, making it an ideal spot to visit with friends or family. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend it for lunch. It's definitely a top choice for a midday meal, and I would gladly return.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Thorough. Omg. The food is unbelievable, I was so pleased with the entire experience, highly recommend. My husband is very critical, yet he was impressed with the quality of the coffee and food. It's clean, the people who work there have such wholesome respectful vibes. They got it right for sure, and it's a hidden gem.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Sooooooo good! Such delicious coffee & such a great spot”
Cafe • $
“I got a Cafe a Jenibre. It was good coffee but the ginger flavor wasn’t as strong as I wanted. Service was nice and the food looked great. They had a board of events from trivia to open mic night, definitely looked like a vibe. looking forward to checking out the events and getting a cuban from here!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Absolutely one of my favorites… their specialty lattes are the best!!”
Barbecue • $
“The best food in Norfolk!! Hands down!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Mouth watering, amazing food!! Their burgers are the best I've had in the area. Well worth the price!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Good smoothie and was made relatively quickly. First time coming here and definitely will be back.”
American • $
“Tasty sandwich! Got the caprese and it did not disappoint! Ambience was nice and the employees were so friendly-won't be the last time I come here when I'm in Norfolk.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The Cure in Newport News is such a comfortable environment and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. The Crème Brûlée macchiato was absolutely perfect as well as their “The Hangover Cure” breakfast sandwich. I will definitely be coming here again!”
Bubble Tea • $
“I always have a good experience here but I just recently went and took one of my friends for the first time and she was asking the employee JD all these questions about the drinks and he was very helpful and friendly! Very great employee! Awesome drinks made by him too!”
Cafe • $
“This place has a flavor for everybody. So yummy and refreshing. I had the pumpkin spice. Will be back.”
Mediterranean • $
“We had a great lunch from The Orapax Restaurant and Bar on Friday. The pizza was delicious (as always) and they have the BEST greek salad. I love to stop in and pick up lunch when I have jobs in Norfolk. #supportlocal #norfolkva #fridaylunch”
Bar • $$
“This place is a blast with alot of energy. There's a room for every type of vibe you might be feeling. 10/10”
Seafood • $$
“This place is the bomb! We had a family event and Caroline should be voted not only the manager of the month, but of the year! Her wait staff gave us the attention and served us like we have never been served in the past from any other establishment! The food was great and served on time! Again, kudos to manager Caroline and her wait staff for a positive and pleasant experience!”
Indian • $$
“Maybe the best Indian food I’ve ever had. We got the chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo, with garlic naan and a mango lassi. It was incredible.”
Brewery • $$
“No brewery in the area has given me a more welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Sitting on porch watching the sunset, or at a table in the corner reading a book. The servers are friendly and always quick on the taps; and CPO IPA has been my 4-pack to go for every trip or party for the last 2 years. Grab some Bar-Q while you’re at it.”
Italian • $$
“Without question the best Italian food in the Tidewater area. A little pricey maybe but well worth it. I have tried almost everything on the menu at one time or another. All great!!!!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Love the atmosphere, great food, fantastic wine, but the best part is the PEOPLE! See you soon.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“The food and service here is phenomenal!!!!!!!!!! Been here twice with my husband—bartender is on point ( of course), and our server (both times), Brandice, was amazing. We eat ourselves stupid here, it’s so good. Highly recommend this place as a date destination.”
Bar • $$
“Great place with good food and good service! Very unique fare. Highly recommend it. Upscale bar also.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“Best Hot Wings ever. I just had the best Buffalo Wings last night. So I’m like WOW these are what real Buffalo Wings taste like. All the other places can’t even compare. Get the original hot for a flavor you will keep coming back for more. I ordered 5. Then instantly needed another 5 after they were that great.”
Japanese • $$
“Amazing food, and the vegan menu is extensive and amazing. Going to become a monthly date night for us, we enjoyed it so much. Great service too, the staff was lovely.”
Seafood • $$
“Plenty of reasons to mark the Sunset grill down on your calendar for a visit! Date night, family meal, or catching up with friends over your favorite drink! The Sunset grill will treat you well and keep your belly full! Service that keeps you focused on the reason you visited the grill. Cathy is a sweetheart willing to go the extra mile for you. Wait is that your mini T-Rex growling for some more chicken tenders! Cathy has you covered, bring the little ones and watch them cheer for more! I recommend the oysters. Don't take my word for it. Drop in today and enjoy the sunset grill, you won't be disappointed! Tell them Josh sent ya! Haha! Anyway. I like the place!”
Italian • $$$
“The food was great but I really like the drinks we had a great time”
Bistros • $$
“Yesterday, I went to that restaurant for a date. I must say, the food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the drunk duck burger and a platter of cheeses, and they were probably the best burger I've ever had! Added a piece of cheesecake at the end. What an amazing dinner and date!”
Seafood • $$
“We ate here for the first time today. I do not like seafood, but decided to take a chance. OMG... the catfish bites were DELICIOUS!!! Hubby had the seafood platter and said it was fantastic This is a family business and we were able to meet everyone, even the new Grandson. This a warm, relaxing out of the way place, and we will definitely be returning! The waitress/bartender, Kathleen, never stops. if you need or want something, she's on it in a blink of an eye! We had a great time and an awesome meal!!!”
Brewery • $$
“If you're a tourist to VA and want to avoid the tourist vibe, I found your spot, my friend. Food trucks, great beer, peaceful vibes that are tucked away in corner. Peace of mind and a clear head are just right down the road.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“We went to dinner here before a show at Chrysler Hall. The food was amazing! We had the Kale Salad,Salmon Bites, Hot Honey Chicken Sliders, Tuscan Pasta with Chicken and Blackened Salmon.The restaurant was a bit loud but the food was the best. We recommend everthing that we ate. We were given plastic silverware which for the price of the food we did ask for regular silverware which was provided quickly.”
Brunch • $$
“Food was delicious cute little place. But very expensive for the amount of food you get I paid about $60 for my 3 items which was a bread pudding with two pieces of bacon and ice cream, quiche and salad, and a toast with salmon that I ordered to go. Not big portions for it to cost so much but it was good.”
Bar • $$
“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!”
Mexican • $$
“Ate here last night. Food is delicious. They do nickel and dime a bit. $3.50 for tortilla chips. Most mexican restaurants serve them complementary. Refills are free but they just bring the chips and you have to ask if you need more condiments. I also was charged a $1.50 because I wanted my tacos Lola’s way. I don’t remember seeing additional $1.50 to have them made that way on the menu. Also, sign outside margueritas are $7 all day everyday but then we we charged $8 each because you had to pay $1 extra for the flavoring. All these lovely add ons add up and you are not aware until the bill comes. Lastly there was a man working behind the bar with a very long beard. Since long hair needs to be tied back - this beard should have been ponytailed, in a net or shaved off. After seeing that I almost threw up my meal and my drink that he prepared.”
Korean • $$
“Amazing service and very good food. Will be back. My partner got the bibimbap and I got a spicy soup with short ribs, eggs and noodles. Both were so good. They have so many side dishes but kimchi is my favorite. We were nervous coming in because no one was there and then this sweet lady came out to greet us. She was telling us how so many people would dine and dash and I insisted that we would pay before hand.”
Japanese • $$
“Always a good place to have sushi and Boba tea . Come check out the robot server it is neat. Always happy to help service and a happy environment! Definitely recommend ?”
Seafood • $$
“This place was hands down the best seafood ?? joint I’ve been to in a long time. We loved everything about it and absolutely will return! If you’re in the area, GO TRY THEM OUT!Kid-friendliness: Our kiddos were loud per usual but they were so kind and even brought some markers and pens for our kids to draw with.”
Brewery • $$
“Layout is open. Even on the third floor, very spacious during busy hours. Second level offers a sort of hideaway for those who might be a tad overwhelmed by the third floor. Offering of three formal mocktails on the menu is great - really enjoy the yuzu beverage. Fries were the unexpected highlight — McDonald’s style and flavor. Mac and cheese was okay. The chicken sando was exactly as described and delicious. Hit the spot.”
American • $$
“Always Amazing!! Best homemade bread! Had the softshells tonight incredible! Love the syds barrel cocktail whiskey! The mudpie is maddeningly scrumptilicious”
Seafood • $$
“THE FOOD! Can’t wait to visit from MD and have more!!”
African • $$
“I FINALLY was able to come here!! The FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY THE BOMB!!! I will definitely be back. And anyone who want good West African food, please come. It well worth it!!”
Brewery • $$
“This place is great. Is small inside and the wind rips thru it on the outside but the beer is good and the people are nice. I make it a point to come here for their super tasty sours. The rivits on the chairs outside will rip your hair out, that's like the only bad thing.”
Pizza • $$
“Great beer and pizza ! Beautiful place. Friendly staff !”
Seafood • $$$
“Service was great. Made reservations and was seated early. The place was on the dressy side. Waiter was informative and recommended two different fish dinners. John had the Rockfish and mashed potatoes he was very pleased. I had the lightly breaded shrimp served with risotto. Not a big fan but it was excellent. They had a grilled lemon on my plate which I thought was excellent on my risotto. We didn't get an appetizer but split the peanut butter pie. Oh wow. Enjoyed everything. We'd go back in a heartbeat.”
Brewery • $$
“Great folks, great beer, and a nice mix of dog-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces. Well done, Reaver”
Sushi • $$
“Fantastic food at a reasonable price. We will be going back. Sushi was fresh and service was outstanding. The staff Continually checked on us. I highly recommend.”
Soul Food • $$
“Delicious food ? pan seared salmon salad, cabbage and Mac and cheese are ???”
Seafood • $$$
“Great food a little pricey but was worth it”
Sushi • $$
“The best sushi In norfolk. I have been coming here since 2017.”
Seafood • $$
“Been going here for years. The rooftop experience is always great!!! The drinks could use more alcohol. But just ask how each drink has in it. If that’s important to you, which it is to me. But it’s not as big of a deal as taking any stars away because the place is still awesome.”
Bar • $$
“2nd time there. Nice open area outside with fire pit. Wasn't lit this visit. Drinks were good. Had tacos last time that were delicious. This time just appetizers. Crab balls were recommended and tried. Very tasty. Crab fries had a spicy sauce in the mix that made you want more with each bite.Definitely going back again.”
Indian • $$
“This is a hidden gem! I was starving for some good Indian food and found Saffron. First off, our waiter Shine was very professional and helpful. His knowledge of the menu was great. He helped me make a decision for what I wanted to eat, and the food was delicious! He really knows Indian cuisine. I will definitely be back to try other items. Thank you Shine for making Saffron a great experience.”
Korean Barbecue • $$
“Great experience, I love it, a great place and such a good food, Jordan were a sweetheart, and helped us a lot, for been our first time in there.”
Cajun/Creole • $$
“The food and the atmosphere was great. Karaoke singers were awesome and very engaging with the customers.”
Custom Cakes • $$
“My mother hired them to make the cake for my graduation party from Hampton University this past Sunday on Mother's Day and it was amazing. They brought my entire vision and design to life in absolute perfection and I definitely recommend using them for your next event.”
Southern • $$
“Great vibe. Nice environment. Staff was really nice and gave me recommendations. I had the fried lobster with a waffle. The lobster was well seasoned and the waffle was delicious one of the better ones I ever had.”
French • $$
“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!”
American • $$$
“Very beautiful! I really love the concept of the restaurant! Liam and his business partner really did a great job with everything! The wines are amazing just like the food ! Eric was a great server! My first 10 out 10 since I been here !”
Seafood • $$$
“We loved everything about our experience at Brothers. The cuisine, ambience, customer service, location & reasonably priced menu.”
Cafe • $$$$
“Not only do you get meal prep but they have options for vegan, low-carb, pescatarian, etc. Highly recommended!”
Beer Gardens • $$
“They can use better warmers to keep the food hot/warmer. The price was reasonable for the variety of items they had on their buffet. The service was great. They definitely should have better warmers to keep their food hot, since they are an upscale restaurant and hotel, they get enough revenue for the food to at least not be cold by the time you get back to your seat.”
Japanese • $$
“It was extremely clean, and the staff was beyond friendly, they were so kind and accommodating, they gave my toddler a ballon. The food was GREAT! And everything was prompt. No long waiting at all. They were so kind from the moment we walked in to the moment we left: will 100 percent be back! 10/10! Couldn’t be more happy with the experience!”
Indian • $$
“The food is delicious.great service and very large serving. highly recommend”
Burgers • $$
“Food was great and our sever Crystal was even better!!! Cant wait for the kempsville location to open;)”
American • $$
“We came in right after opening on Taco Tuesday! We were greeted by Nick. He is amazing. Nick was positive and upbeat. He acted as our Host, Server, and Bar Tender. He deserves a raise. Our food was fresh and delicious. As was our drinks. The atmosphere of the restaurant was appealing. The only reason why I didn’t leave 5 stars is bc of the restroom. Being as though we came right at opening. The restroom was disgusting. I can only assume that I wasn’t cleaned the night before. However it looked as though it hadn’t been cleaned before ever! So there’s that.”
American • $$
“I was in the back for Karaoke night on Sunday evening. The food was excellent. Great vibe, the music and singers were fantastic. The only thing is that if you have a problem with smoke stay to the front room only. Other wise it was a great time.Parking: They have a parking area, but if the place is crowded you will have to find parking on the street. In Norfolk parking can always be difficult.”
Italian • $$
“Always excellent quality. My favorite Italian dinner spot when I don't feel like cooking and way better than any chain restaurant!”
Chicken Wings • $$
“The workers are always polite in the service is always fast in the food is always good but more need to be said I definitely recommend this business to anybody who likes good foodParking: Mercury Boulevard location always has easy parking”
Seafood • $$
“Purchased the Jumbo Fried Crab, it was so good and fresh. The price was ok, just a little on the high side, but it was worth it I guess. I will be going back this week, ”
Italian • $$
“The She crab soup incredible and meatballs are divine polenta, mussels delicious. Great eating experience . Great waitress Shelby was a perfect server…never rushed us and was pleasant to talk to. I had questions being in a new city in Norfolk. Great experience.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“The food here is simply delicious. The staff is amazing and very accommodating. I love the diverse menu selection and atmosphere. Definitely the best Korean comfort food in my opinion. Fresh ingredients and made with love. My top 10 place to visit in the Hampton roads area.”
Bar • $$$
“A few of the festivals use this area as a VIP section and although it's not bad, there were some rough and trashy times. For most part, the staff was nice and the drinks were okay.”
Mexican • $$
“The food and service were all excellent! Highly recommend the green salsa!”
Pizza • $$
“Pizza was good but doordash destroyed it!! Plenty of cheese, we got meatballs and was really good. Medium pizza, $20 with tip and delivery. Shoulda taken a photo, looked like it was put on it's side for the ride to our place, cheese was all slid over the edge, had to do some reshaping but taste great!!”
Thai • $$
“Food was good and the restaurant has beautiful decor. My server Brandon was the cherry on top of my experience here, he is top tier , very genuine, and nice. Can't beat it. Highly recommend!”
Mexican • $$
“Super nice staff, upbeat atmosphere, could smell the cookies baking. Love our burrito and tacos. The hibiscus tea is the best hibiscus tea that I've ever had. They offer three in-house sauces, and a ton of interesting bottle sauces.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Pub one Grille, been eating here off and on for 5yrs, they just open back up for lunch service 11-1330 since the pandemic closed it. New staff new menu. Today was my first time trying them out since they reopened. They offer a daily lunch special and items on the menu, like Burgers Salads Chicken sandwich's, Wraps.... I had to try a Smashburger with Swiss mushrooms and bacon with que sauce and Cajun fries. By the way you can get fries plain, or with Cajun, Parm, old bay seasoning. Cooked to order. I was ? satisfied they have Definitely changed how they do things. That burger and fries were good. Definitely will be going back”
Seafood • $$
“Great food.. Great prices.. Great atmosphere.. Very clean place..”
Food Court • $$
“I love a good taco Tuesday so I decided to try out the Taco special that the market offers !! The beef tacos were good full of flavor the only downside was they don't offer sour cream !!! My waitress/ bartender was amazing she provided great service. I really liked all the tvs and the bar area is setup nicely they play pretty good music definitely a vibe !!! I can't wait to go back and try more food options for sure”
Dinner Theater • $$$
“The experience was lovely and a wonderful Night out with my husband. The show was interesting and you had to pay attention to detail. You got to speak with the actors and investigate and learn clues yourself. You actually got to do some self sleuthing. The food great. People complaining it's buffet style gotta realize buffet is meant to be fast and quick but I loved the sweet potato mash and the fruit they served was very fresh! They had a great variety in the buffet line up and kept refreshing when needed. I never had to wait for drinks since they had the 2 bars and the bartenders paid quick attention. The cheesecake was delicious, my lord. So for a dinner and entertainment package, this was well well worth it! I definitely will be coming back and enjoying maverick productions! All the actors and actresses were also very kind and were quick witted with any silly and weird questions asked. So kudos also to the improv!”
American • $$
“We were there for 'Hits at the Park'. It was a catered holiday party for the Tidewater Orchid Society Awards Dinner. The roast beef was beyond compare. So juicy & tender. All the food was great. Thankfully, they have an elevator. Drinks were well made.”
Fine Dining • $$$
“This was me and my guest first time attending here for dinner and we all enjoy our food service and drinks. This is definitely a place I will come back to receive excellent service. Whole ambient of the restaurant was magnificent.”
Latest Reviews
Chicken • $
“Love that chicken from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chicken restaurant!!!”
Mexican • $
“I LOVE EL RODEO. THEY ARE SO PERSONABLE AND INVITING. THIS IS MY FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND AT THIS POINT THEY ARE FAMILY.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Born in Philadelphia, 1946. If you want a better Italian sub, Philadelphia is 7.5 hours North.”
Seafood • $
“They use to have the best fried crab batter. Not anymore.The batter is thin and crunchy and taste bad.I seen the lady pour some white stuff into the grease out of a large box. I've been going here for years. Never again.”
Cafe • $
“i've lived in norfolk for 10 years and cafe milo by far is my favorite restaurant. i first ordered off of doordash and the food was phenomenal, but the other day i ate there w/my best friend and the vibe and customer service eating in was unmatched!! sitting at the bar while the chef cooks was an experience in itself! so much good conversation and the experience felt like a chefs tasting! ive never ate anything bad from cafe milo and tell people about their lambchops, their vegan dishes, and the mimosas and their BLT is everything! cafe milo does NOT miss!”
Bar • $
“Do you want the best pizza in Hampton Roads ? The next time you are in Norfolk going to a show or just looking for a great place to eat, don’t look anywhere else stop by Chichos Backstage you will not be disappointed!”
Restaurant • $$
“EXCELLENT FOOD AND EXCELLENT SERVICE I WILL BE BACK HAVE SOME YOLK READY TOO LOVE IT”
Restaurant • $$$
“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!!”
Mexican • $$
“Ate here last night. Food is delicious. They do nickel and dime a bit. $3.50 for tortilla chips. Most mexican restaurants serve them complementary. Refills are free but they just bring the chips and you have to ask if you need more condiments. I also was charged a $1.50 because I wanted my tacos Lola’s way. I don’t remember seeing additional $1.50 to have them made that way on the menu. Also, sign outside margueritas are $7 all day everyday but then we we charged $8 each because you had to pay $1 extra for the flavoring. All these lovely add ons add up and you are not aware until the bill comes. Lastly there was a man working behind the bar with a very long beard. Since long hair needs to be tied back - this beard should have been ponytailed, in a net or shaved off. After seeing that I almost threw up my meal and my drink that he prepared.”
Coffee Shops • $
“I had a cold brew with my sandwich. Then had to go back for the lemon pound cake. Super good. Everything is made fresh. Service was excellent (a little wait but worth it). I definitely recommend. I'll be a regular!”
Caterers
“I had my daughter’s bridal shower catered by East Beach Catering for a Sunday Brunch. They did a fantastic job with the food, displays and setup. I was very impressed with the quality of the food and presentation. Not to mention that everything was so delicious. I will definitely be using them again for any future events,”
Caterers
“I have ordered from Cj twice. I love the braised collard greens and the Virgin Mimosa top with raspberries! It is so delicious!! It is nice to have a private chef to come to your house and cook for you, without the wait time and annoying long stand in the line . I had an gourment meal at home in a nice quiet place, without the all the holiday nose and chaos.”
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New American • $
“Great time . Big place where you can sit and talk while eating. Great tasting food and attentive servers and staff”
Mexican • $
“Stopped by for the first time today. Billio was extremely nice & walked us through the whole menu as four tv screens full of options can be overwhelming. There was no rush to make decisions, everything was cooked to order. Appreciate you guys!!”
Puerto Rican • $
“Once again I revisited La Yaroa last 11/11/23 and of course I enjoyed it. I love their food & I love the people who work there. They make you feel like friends, even family. Love this place!! The best”
Chicken Wings • $
“Just a fun place to relax and enjoy good bar food”
Irish Pub • $
“Outstanding food great service and wonderful atmosphere”
Chicken • $
“Love that chicken from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chicken restaurant!!!”
Barbeque • $
“this place is absolutely delicious. I was with a bunch of guys who all raved over their brisket and pulled pork. I had the salmon, which is not always the best idea at a bbq joint but it was outSTANDing! the fired green tomatoes were yummy too. with a cool, modern building in the heart of Ghent and super friendly staff, this place is going to become a new hangout. we were there for lunch so we haven't tried the bar scene but that's next on the list. if I could give it an 11 out of 10, I would!”
Indian • $
“I don’t normally leave reviews but I highly recommend biryani hub. We were actually going to the restaurant next to it when we happened to see Biryani Hub. We decided to give it a try and was not disappointed. I’m super picky with Indian food and never really ventured out of the chicken masala. Yesterday I tried their goat Saag gosht (goat) and it was absolutely delicious. The garlic naan is a bit on a tough side but still delicious. Definitely coming back here”
Barbecue • $
“Very dog friendly place! I had a double cheeseburger and fries and a root beer float. Everything was excellent!Parking: Park your car and stay put if you want to be served in your car. Otherwise, feel free to eat inside or carry out.”
American • $
“We were shopping at Norfolk Premium outlet mall and stopped by for dinner at No Frill Bar and Grill. We didn't have to wait long for our table , the food were large portions with good prices . my husband food was ok ( he is a picky eater), but mine and my son's were delicious and the waitress ( sorry I forgot her name )was very sweet and attentive , we will come back to try other dishes again when we are in the area .”
Coffee Shops • $
“I absolutely recommend this place! Their food is somehow better than their coffee and their coffee is immaculate! I ordered the K BBQ grilled cheese and the char was just a hair more than I’d traditionally prefer but that didn’t affect the flavor in the least bit. Despite the flaw, the sandwich was a 10! Don’t get me started on this amazing atmosphere. In an environment as rich in local coffee shops and K BBQ I’ll absolutely be coming back here. They’ve managed to make a returning customer effortlessly! 10/10 recommend!”
Hamburger • $
“Finally had a chance to try this place out after hearing nothing but good things. Let me start with walking in the door to big smiles from the two hosts. Our server Elisabeth ( Liz )? Was absolutely fantastic! She was super knowledgeable on the menu and did not let our drinks go empty. The food was fresh and everything was made in house! We will definitely return soon!”
Mexican • $
“Me encantó! Es el primer sitio mexicano al que vamos entre Virginia Beach & Norfolk que tiene un buen ambiente, música alegre pero no escandalosa, buen servicio y comida deliciosa! Súper recomendado, sobre todo si el clima te permite comer afuera! Lo único recomendaría es que tuvieran velas o ventiladores para mantener lls miscos fuera de la mesa! I loved! It's the first Mexican place we go to between Virginia Beach & Norfolk that has a good atmosphere, happy but not loud music, good service and delicious food! Super recommended, especially if the weather allows you to eat outside! The only thing I would recommend is that they have candles or fans to keep the miscos off the table!”
American • $
“Came in town from Atlanta went for the oxtail phillie they sold out right in front of me.. was disappointed but still glad I came the cheesesteak and the chicken cheesesteak were both beyond delicious.”
New Restaurants
American • $$$
“Very beautiful! I really love the concept of the restaurant! Liam and his business partner really did a great job with everything! The wines are amazing just like the food ! Eric was a great server! My first 10 out 10 since I been here !”
Pizza • $$
“Pizza was good but doordash destroyed it!! Plenty of cheese, we got meatballs and was really good. Medium pizza, $20 with tip and delivery. Shoulda taken a photo, looked like it was put on it's side for the ride to our place, cheese was all slid over the edge, had to do some reshaping but taste great!!”
“Our second time here, and we find the food quite good. Our only ask would be to include a few vegetables with the entrees. Our dishes were a bit meat and starch heavy (although very tasty)”