Cuisine and Cocktails

We’re a city that’s rich in owner-operated restaurants, breweries, and food trucks whose owners have made their bones the Norfolk, VA way — with a lot of heart and a side of grit. Our cuisine, like our community, isn’t singular in its signature, but more a product of the melting pot Norfolk’s always been. 

Fine Dining

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Open Late

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Coffee and Desserts

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Wine and Wineries

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Brew Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Seafood in the City

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

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Norfolk Flea After Dark- Halloween Edition

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Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

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Lavender for Luck: A Witchy Afternoon Tea

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Trivia Night at COVA

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Hank’s Trivia Night

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Monster Masquerade DJ Night at Grain

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Tour de ORF

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Tour de ORF

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2026 ERT Tour de ORF

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Norfolk Holiday Bucket List

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Best Oyster Restaurants in Norfolk

November is officially Virginia Oyster Month and, if we’re honest, there’s nothing like gathering…

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Fall Flavors at Norfolk Coffee Shops

As the leaves begin to change and the air gets crisper, it’s that time of year again when coffee…

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Outdoor Fire Pits in Norfolk

There’s something truly magical about dining outdoors with the cozy flames of a fire pit nearby. The quiet…

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Breweries in Norfolk

Breweries have become beloved neighborhood pubs, and lucky for us, Norfolk’s brewery scene has taken off! With multiple…

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5 Reasons to Visit Ocean View in Autumn

There’s almost nothing better than visiting Norfolk’s beaches on a hot summer day—except…

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Norfolk, VA Fall Bucket List

Fall (aka sweater weather) has arrived, bringing with it a slew of fantastic events and activities, plus eats…

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Norfolk Restaurants with Great Hard Cider Selections

One of our favorite things about autumn is the amazing lineup of…

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Restaurants

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

Chelsea Bakehouse Ocean View

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Beignets & Brew

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Peppers Indian Cuisine

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Leila International Cuisine

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Cove on Granby

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Black Eyed Peas

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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City Guide

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