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

Learn More

Pet Friendly Activities

Learn More

Open Late

Learn More

Coffee and Desserts

Learn More

Wine and Wineries

Learn More

Brew Norfolk

Learn More

Outdoor Dining

Learn More

Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

Learn More

Seafood in the City

Learn More

Festivals in Norfolk

Learn More

Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

Learn More

Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

Learn More

Events

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

Oct162026

NEON Nights

Learn More
Oct172026
Oct182026

37th Annual Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

Learn More
Jul012026
Dec312027

FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

Learn More
Oct132026

Rehash, Mexican Slum Rats at The Annex

Learn More
Jun092026
Oct272026

Trivia Night at COVA

Learn More
Oct142026
Oct152026

Manila to Main Street Cocktail Dinner – 2 NIGHTS!

Learn More
Oct142026

Manila to Main Street Cocktail Dinner – 2 NIGHTS!

Learn More
Jul082026
Oct282026

Hank’s Trivia Night

Learn More
Oct152026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

Learn More
Jul042026
Dec262026

Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

Learn More
Oct232026

Norfolk Flea After Dark- Halloween Edition

Learn More
Oct252026

Lavender for Luck: A Witchy Afternoon Tea

Learn More

The Latest

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

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…

Learn More

Outdoor Fire Pits in Norfolk

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

Learn More

Breweries in Norfolk

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

Learn More

5 Reasons to Visit Ocean View in Autumn

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

Learn More

Norfolk, VA Fall Bucket List

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

Learn More

Norfolk Restaurants with Great Hard Cider Selections

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

Learn More

Recently Opened in Norfolk

Because Norfolk is always evolving and changing, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the new talented…

Learn More

Top Things to Do in Ocean View and East Beach

Did you know that Norfolk has its very own sandy beach? The areas of Ocean View…

Learn More

Restaurants

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

Beignets & Brew

Learn More

Peppers Indian Cuisine

Learn More

Leila International Cuisine

Learn More

Cove on Granby

Learn More

Black Eyed Peas

Learn More

Beach BellaZa Pizza

Learn More

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

Learn More

City Guide

Learn More

You May Also Like

Vintage Shop Lives on as Cool and Curated in NEON District

What: Cool and Curated Where: 814 Granby Street, NEON…
Learn More

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…
Learn More

Outdoor Fire Pits in Norfolk

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

Breweries in Norfolk

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