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1. Norfolk Seafood Co & Oyster Bar
4.6
Exceptional(817)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Norfolk
Booked 11 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.
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2. Gershwin's
4.0
Excellent(346)
Price: Expensive
• American • Norfolk
Booked 5 times today
Gershwin's is an upscale, 1920 style speakeasy. We pride ourselves in live entertainment most nights. Our craft cocktails are one of a kind along with our wide selection of rare Bourbon's. We dress so you don't have too.
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3. 456 Fish
4.6
Exceptional(1458)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Norfolk
Booked 7 times today
456 Fish offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy a night out. Our menu is for seafood lovers but offers plenty to choose from for every palate. Best Happy Hour in Norfolk seven days a week at the bar and lounge till 6pm. Our heated patio is a great place to enjoy a drink and take in the downtown scene. Located next door to The Scope arena and Chrysler Hall, we are the perfect place to enjoy dinner before going to a show.
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4. 219 Bistro
4.3
Awesome(565)
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.
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5. Chef's Kitchen & Cocktails
4.7
Exceptional(361)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Norfolk
Booked 9 times today
At only 65 seats, Chef's has an intimate but edgy ambiance and an eclectic dining experience. Located on Colley Avenue, Chef’s Kitchen & Cocktails offers an upscale but comfortable, quality dining experience.Please leave children at home and enjoy the atmosphere.(ADULTS ONLY!)
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6. Capo Capo
3.8
Excellent(143)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Norfolk
Booked 10 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.
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7. Press 626 Wine Bar
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5.0
Exceptional(9)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Norfolk
Booked 8 times today
Press 626 Wine Bar is a hidden gem in Norfolk, located in a charming 1906 Victorian home. Experience a unique blend of old-world charm and modern elegance, perfect for romantic evenings, friendly gatherings, or solo escapes with a good book and a glass of wine. Our extensive wine list, curated by experts, ensures you'll find the ideal pairing for your meal. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a novice, our knowledgeable staff is here to help. Enjoy elevated comfort food and small plates made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including Chef Leeroi Fonterela's delicious charcuterie board and grilled cheese. Don't forget to try our expertly crafted cocktails, which complement any dish. At Press 626, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy friendly service alongside delicious food and wine. Come as you are and make lasting memories with us.
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8. Blue Moon TapHouse
3.7
Very Good(82)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norfolk
Booked 5 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.
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9. 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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10. Rajput Indian Cuisine - Norfolk
4.4
Awesome(34)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Portsmouth
Rajput Indian Cuisine - Norfolk was established in Dec. 1999 by Paul Chhabra in Hampton Roads Virginia with the motto of providing a comfortable, Indian Heritage inspires atmosphere and authentic home style cooking. Exotic, delicious, fresh - a culinary vacation that lasts as long as a meal.Rajput serves lunch buufet,Fine dining,Full Bar,Champagane Brunch Buffet,Take out, Delivery, Party Trays, Catering,Kids Menu,Organic Choices, Glurtenfree Choices, Cooking Classes,ONLINE Dining Reservation & ONLINE Takeout at rajputonline.com

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