25 Essential Norfolk Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Norfolk.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk
Virginia
Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Lamia's Crêpes
Virginia
Little creperie with outdoor tables offering assorted French pastries for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Omar's Carriage House
Virginia
Historic site turned causal bistro offers a New American menu with Moroccan & other global accents.
Varia
Norfolk, Virginia
Hotel-based Italian eatery with sleek, modern decor serving Italian fare & wines in 3 pour sizes.
The Grilled Cheese Bistro
Norfolk, Virginia
Elevated grilled cheese sandwiches are the focus of this quaint cafe with craft beer on tap & wine.
Swell Charcoal Grill and Raw Bar
Norfolk, Virginia
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Little Dog Diner
Norfolk, Virginia
Diner serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a retro space with a covered patio.
Orapax Restaurant and Bar
Norfolk, Virginia
Local fixture turning out homestyle Greek fare & specialty pizza amid traditional decor.
Del Vecchios
Norfolk, Virginia
Counter-serve storefront dishes up pies or slices along with salads & sandwiches plus beer & wine.
Saltine
Norfolk, Virginia
Spacious, brick-clad eatery offering seafood, oysters & fresh produce plus cocktails & beer.
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Norfolk, Virginia
Low-key choice offering hearty Mexican standards, including burritos & fajitas, with a full bar.
The Ten Top
Norfolk, Virginia
Storefront American joint dishing out sandwiches, salads & full dinners, with vegetarian options.
Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse
Norfolk, Virginia
Traditional steakhouse fare (including beef aged on-site) served in an elegant, historic building.
Regino's Italian Restaurant
Norfolk, Virginia
Understated joint dishing up classic pizzas, hearty pasta dishes & other Italian comfort foods.
Freemason Abbey Restaurant
Norfolk, Virginia
Traditional American fare in a circa-1873 church, now with a tavern ambiance amid the stained glass.
Doumar's Cones & Barbecue
Norfolk, Virginia
Landmark stop since 1904 serving BBQ, burgers, dogs & sandwiches plus soda fountain favorites.
Domoishi
Norfolk, Virginia
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Salmich's Burgers & Hoagies
Norfolk, Virginia
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Mi Hogar Mexican Restaurant
Norfolk, Virginia
Casual red-table-clothed cantina preparing the standards & known for its fajitas & cheese dip.
Mike's Pizza
Norfolk, Virginia
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Taco Burrito Co
Norfolk, Virginia
Laid-back counter-serve Mexican outlet serving create-your-own burritos, bowls & quesadillas.
Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant
Norfolk, Virginia
Down-to-earth restaurant offering classic steak & pasta dishes, plus fish & chips.
Fuddruckers
Norfolk, Virginia
Family-friendly chain for burgers on housemade sesame seed buns, plus salads & shakes.
Grain
Norfolk, Virginia
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Granby Street Pizza
Norfolk, Virginia
Old-school pizza joint dishing out thin-crust slices & pies along with pastas & subs.