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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Membership Swap: Elation Brewing

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COVA’s Gone Country!

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Hanks Crush Fest & Lū’au

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Spice Blend Class

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Trivia Night

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Bingo Silver Series Cruise

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The Art of Wine – Weekly Wine Program

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Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Downtown Restaurant Week July 2025

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Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Chef’s Table: Luau Cocktail Dinner

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Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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The Latest

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

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…
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We Asked 10 Drinks Pros: Which Tequila Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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Epic Norfolk Events And Christmas Lights You Can’t Miss

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Norfolk, Virginia

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You Can Still Pull Up to These Drive-in Restaurants

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We Asked 12 Wine Pros: Which Champagne Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck

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Destinations Team Up for Tourism Recovery

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Every State’s Hidden Gem Travel Destination

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Restaurants

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

Sour Street Pizza

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La Herradura

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Mea Culpa Cafe

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Mazzika Mediterranean

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Maymar Poké & Grill

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Martin’s Soul Food

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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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