ODU athletics are a big focus of this student hangout with pub eats & TVs in a campus-area hotel.
Benchtop Brewing Company is an artisanal craft brewery in Norfolk, VA. Benchtop crafts a mixture of hop-forward ales, rustic farmhouse ales featuring local farmers and adventurous mixed fermentation ales (sour and funky).
Enjoy lunch or dinner while shopping at Norfolk Premium Outlets. The best outdoor shopping destination in Norfolk with stores including brands like Michael Kors, Under Armour, AX Armani Exchange, offering savings of 25 to 65 percent every day. Dining options include a food court, sit down restaurants and more!
Norfolk is best known for its seafood and BBQ, and now you can have the best of both worlds at one restaurant, The Fishin’ Pig. They have the finest from land and sea: savory smoked meats and flavorful, fresh seafood! Founded by Matt Hurley, Nash Osborn, Shorty Osborn and Jim Osborn, The Fishin’ Pig is a southern culinary combination that will delight all the senses! Find this new gem in Norfolk’s Railroad District.
Seafood joint that serves nachos, soft shell crabs, steamed shrimp, cold beer and more.
Home of the World’s First Waffle Cone, this ice cream and barbeque joint is a local favorite that has stood the test of time. Reminiscent of a 1950s car hop diner, Doumar’s still makes its waffle cones in the original waffle cone maker that visitors can see in action outside.
Omar’s Carriage House — originally an 1840s, you guessed it, carriage house. As the property has changed hands a few different times, you now can find a folksy dining room serving up delectable American- Mediterranean fusion plates; try their braised lamb tacos that come with their popular garlic ginger fries. Moroccan Mondays at Omar’s Carriage House are some of our favorite days to explore new cuisine, like assorted kebabs and a beautiful pita sampler. Group menus are available, with a private room that can accommodate 45 guests.
With a fun atmosphere and casual outdoor dining, The Torch Bistro is the perfect place to unwind with a cocktail, some great American styled food, and live music.
Down-to-earth saloon with draft beers, homey comfort food & events such as tea dances & karaoke.
European dining is at its finest at the Monastery Restaurant. Savor tastes from all across Europe for dinner and top it off with a gourmet dessert.
