Restaurants

We’re a city that’s rich in owner-operated restaurants, breweries, and food trucks whose owners have made Norfolk, VA their home — 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. Whether it’s the ex-record store owner that found his way into a handsome biscuit baking kitchen exciting the palates and pages of USA Today, the Norfolk-native black chef who’s daring to do traditional southern cuisine gluten-free, or the corporate lawyer with a Smartmouth that’s ditched the courtroom for the tasting room — this city’s full of some of the best little places you’ll ever eat, and some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet.

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City with Bite

With 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.
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Best Spots for Norfolk Happy Hour

Whether you are meeting up with friends, conference attendees, colleagues after work or just looking for a good place to snag a discount, our list below of Norfolk’s top happy hour specials will help you find the perfect spot.
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Rooftop Dining in Norfolk

Rooftop season is here! What better way to see Norfolk than from above?
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Events

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

Sep162023
Sep302023

Oktoberfest Presented by Elation Brewing

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Sep222023
Sep242023

Oktoberfest: Limited edition Mugs and T-shirts

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Apr052022
Mar282024

Girl’s Night Out

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Sep282023

Norfolk Kick Back

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Jun172023
Oct142023

Gospel Mid-Day Cruise

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Sep302023

Ride The Railroad

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