Best Casual Restaurants in Norfolk

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodIndianMexican

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Norfolk / Virginia Beach

Neighborhoods

ChesapeakeNorfolkPortsmouthSuffolkVirginia Beach

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All dining options

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How are Featured results ranked

1. Brothers

4.1

Excellent(885)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Norfolk

Booked 5 times today

Thank you for reserving at Brothers - Norfolk. We look forward to serving you. USDA prime-aged beef, succulent seafood, fine wines, chilled cocktails, decadent desserts, and exceptional service...All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Brothers genuine hospitality. So whether you're a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Brothers is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out.

2. Glass Light

4.7

Exceptional(587)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Norfolk

Booked 8 times today

Traditional hotel dining is completely redefined at the Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. Focused on serving the highest quality ingredients, including seasonal and locally sourced produce and herbs, our restaurant, bar, and communal dining program are a standout among the dining scene of Norfolk on Granby Street. Indulge your senses in artistic, open spaces enhanced by beautifully prepared and presented dishes. Experience an elevated take on casual dining at the Glass Light Hotel!

3. Saltine

4.4

Awesome(2365)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Norfolk

Booked 26 times today

Enjoy the region's finest fresh seafood in the sophistication of Saltine. A street level seafood restaurant in Downtown Norfolk, Saltine offers a chic, airy space for diners to savor seasonal shellfish, seafood and spirits. Enhancing the locally-sourced menu, the restaurant's black distressed millwork, old-world detailing, and mosaic tile floors blend historical authenticity with modern elegance that flows from the dining space to the bar. Exposed brick hints of the historic Decker building and large globe lighting offers an ambient vibe.

4. Capo Capo

3.8

Excellent(141)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Norfolk

Booked 7 times today

Capo Capo, where the food delights you and the comfortable setting makes you want to return again and again. We utilize the purest ingredients and age-old techniques to create soulful and sophisticated Northern Italian dishes. Offers bright and flavorful Italian cuisine , inspired by the freshest of local ingredients, expertly matched discerning wines and craft cocktails. Perfect for a quick bite, happy hour, or an intimate downtown dinner under the stars.

A photo of Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar restaurant

5. Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(811)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Norfolk

Booked 3 times today

Norfolk Seafood Company and Oyster bar features fresh local seafood with a variety of oysters and is centrally located in downtown Norfolk. The mission of the Norfolk Seafood Company is to bring tasty seafood to locals and tourists, minus the trip to the Oceanfront. The menu features everything a good seafood restaurant should offer, plus all the sides. A cold beer, wine or a specialty drink from the bar rounds off any meal.

6. Grain

4.6

Exceptional(542)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Norfolk

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Grain Rooftop Beer Garden!Enjoy Cold Brews & Rooftop Views in Downtown Norfolk - Grain is downtown Norfolk's scene-setting destination to unwind. With one of the best selections of craft beer in Norfolk, our rooftop bar offers a terraced patio with spectacular views of the Elizabeth River. Surrounded by the patio's landscaped trees and atmospheric lighting, sip a hand-crafted cocktail or craft beer socializing with guests and locals around the fire pit.We are accepting Walk-ins only. We invite you to stop in an explore Norfolk’s only rooftop beer garden at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Grain as your dining destination! Heightened Covid-19 Prevention Procedures with Outdoor seating available (Weather Permitted). Dining reservations are limited to 90 minutes to ensure all of our guests get an opportunity to enjoy Grain! Incomplete parties will be seated once all guests have arrived. Parking is located in Plume Street garage attached to the rear of the hotel.

7. 219 Bistro

4.4

Awesome(564)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Norfolk

Booked 1 time today

219 Bistro is centrally located in the vibrant downtown district of Norfolk VA. Open Wednesday - Saturday, offering Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm. Join us for the best outdoor dining in downtown Norfolk. Our menu features are sure to please everyone offering innovative appetizers, burgers, tacos and chef inspired entrées.

A photo of Blue Moon TapHouse restaurant

8. Blue Moon TapHouse

3.5

Very Good(82)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Norfolk

Booked 2 times today

Blue Moon TapHouse was born from the creative inspiration of bringing craftsmanship to life. The menu marries the art of cooking with the art of beer in an open kitchen. The Tavern features live music and authentic art by local artists. The TapHouse boasts 22,550 square footage and connects Waterside Drive to the Elizabeth River waterfront in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Blue Moon TapHouse at Waterside District features three unique dining and entertainment experiences throughout the venue. The tavern area, with comfortable, booth-style seating, features a custom designed circular bar serving a collection of featured beers on tap, a stage for intimate, live music performances and an outdoor patio. From the tavern room, the venue flows into a dynamic, central area that opens up to a high, vaulted ceiling with a large skylight and a significant, exposed kitchen for one-of-a-kind dining experiences.

9. Privilege

4.5

Awesome(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Portsmouth

Booked 7 times today

Privilege Restaurant is an upscale gem, nestled in the heart of Olde Towne Portsmouth that caters to individuals 21 and older only. Our menu fuses the best of steakhouses and seafood, offering a refined culinary experience. Savor handcrafted cocktails that complement our exquisite dishes in our elegant ambiance. Join us for live entertainment on select nights, adding a touch of vibrancy to your evening.Reserve your spot at Privilege for a night of culinary excellence and indulgence.

10. Crawford

4.2

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Portsmouth

William Crawford of Portsmouth, Virginia, was a man woven deeply into the fabric of hiscommunity’s history. Crawford was known for his ambition and unwavering commitment to Portsmouth's people. He worked tirelessly to improve the shipyards, establishing Portsmouth as a respected site for shipbuilding. Under his influence, Portsmouth became known as a welcoming harbor, a town where people could start anew.The Crawford Restaurant was designed to provide a one-of-a-kind, off-the-radar, localencounter that adds richness and detail to the Portsmouth dining scene by embracingits history with a touch of modern intricacies. The vision of The Crawford Restaurant isto inspire and provoke an exploration of your palate to savor, sip, and discoversomething wonderfully new. The dishes created, the spices we have chosen,and the aroma of the candles at each table are hand-selected to create memories andintriguing stories that leave our guests yearning for more.

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From verified diners like you

C
Charles
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was absolutely amazing and our waitress was outstanding!
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Capo CapoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Norfolk
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3.8
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Robo
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We did the tasting menu, the Chef and Sous Chef very personable and informed you about the dishes. My wife was pregnancy. They make sure all the dishes she could eat and and made modifications if necessary. The presentation was great along with the taste and flavors of the food. Some of the best food I’ve had in the Norfolk/Virginia beach area, will definitely be coming back!
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Glass LightPrice: Expensive• French American• Norfolk
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4.7
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Michael
Virginia •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was amazing! Nikkia was attentive and knowledgeable. Overall great experience, as usual.
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SaltinePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Norfolk
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4.4
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KIMBERLYVIP
Nashville •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
We loved it so much, we went back the very next night! Great food, great service, very appealing menu and prices seemed fair.
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Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Norfolk
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4.6
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Rachel
Virginia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2025
Started with lollipop lamb chops….perfectly cooked Main entree was Salmon, simply delicious!
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BrothersPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Norfolk
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4.1

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