Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

After a day at the beach, refuel at one of Ocean View’s local hot spots. If you are craving something from the sea, Captain Groovy’s offers delectable seafood dishes or grab a bite of some of Norfolk’s best barbeque at BAR-Q which is located inside Bold Mariner Brewing Company. Another local gem, COVA Brewing Co., brews coffee in the mornings for all the early risers and beer in the evening for all those needing an adult beverage. Hence their slogan, “something’s always brewing at COVA”.

City with Bite in Ocean View and East Beach

When a city like Norfolk, VA has 600+ indie restaurants, you can’t not try to try them all. So we enlisted foodie fanatic, Nomarama, to hit the streets to uncover the stories, the characters, and oh yes, the food, that gives NFK its one-of-a-kind flavor. Watch the Ocean View and East Beach featured restaurants below!   

City With Bite Season 1

Episode #1 : My MAMA’S KITCHEN

City With Bite Season 1

Episode #6 : Bar-Q and Bold Mariner

Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Sour Street Pizza

Norfolk native Nathan Ingram began cooking pizza on his Big Green Egg during the pandemic. He used his own sourdough starter that…
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Bar-Q

Bar-Q invites you to come and experience a Southern blend of multi-regional-inspired barbecue from smokers custom built specifically for the task. They…
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Golden China

Serves a wide array of authentic Chinese and Japenese entrees.
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El Rey 2 Tacos & Tequila

El Rey #2 is a family owned Mexican restaurant who’s purpose is to provide their customers with great authentic…
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El Azteca

Locally owned restaurant serving Mexican staples & margaritas in cantina quarters with a patio.
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Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet

Crystal Palate is a wine boutique and wine education center in the beautiful coastal community of East Beach…
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COVA Brewing Co.

Something’s always brewing at COVA, whether it’s coffee or beer. Their coffee selections are fair trade, and they use real…
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Coaster Coffee

Coaster Coffee is a neighborhood focused, friendly place offering customers the best prepared coffee in the area. Their coffee is…
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