City guide

Where to eat in Norfolk

56 hand-picked places in Norfolk, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.

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Coming up in Norfolk (6)

MOJO BROOKZZ at Harrison Opera House October 9, 2026
ODU Football vs. Georgia Southern at Chartway Arena October 15, 2026
CeCe Winans at Chartway Arena October 16, 2026
Da Baby & Friends Live at Chartway Arena October 28, 2026
ODU Football vs. Marshall at Chartway Arena October 31, 2026
GABRIEL IGLESIAS at Chartway Arena November 21, 2026

Top Tables in Norfolk

ilo bistro Restaurant · $$$ · Downtown

4.9 stars, 104 reviews. Tiny French and New American room, handmade pasta, the best-reviewed table in Norfolk.

509 Botetourt St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Glass Light Restaurant Restaurant · $$$ · Downtown

4.6 stars, 470 reviews. New American inside the Glass Light Hotel, surrounded by glass art.

201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse Steak house · $$$$ · Downtown

4.4 stars, 715 reviews. Classic steakhouse in a 1906 building. She-crab soup and the ribeye.

116 Brooke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510

Late Night in Norfolk

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint $ · Granby Street

All-wagyu burgers until 2am Thursday through Saturday. Deep-fried Oreos exist.

Benny DaMato's Pizza Pizza restaurant · $ · Granby Street

Giant New York slices until 1am Friday and Saturday, same doorway as Jack Brown's.

131 Granby St b, Norfolk, VA 23510

The Taphouse Grill Bar & grill · $$ · Ghent

Craft beer, tater tots and live music until 2am. The local music room.

931 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517

Healthy in Norfolk

The Ten Top Sandwich shop · $$ · Chelsea

4.7 stars, 296 reviews. Scratch soups, big salads and a serious vegan section.

748 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517

Maymar Poke and Grill Filipino restaurant · $ · Ocean View

4.6 stars, 143 reviews. Build-your-own poke bowls plus Filipino plates. Lunch only.

130 Maple Ave ste a, Norfolk, VA 23503

Vegan Planet Cafe Vegan restaurant · $ · Railroad District

4.4 stars, 180 reviews. Cauliflower wings and plant-based burgers from owners who are usually on site.

2718 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Sushi in Norfolk

Koshi Sushi & Bistro Sushi restaurant · $$ · Ghent

4.6 stars, 167 reviews. Flaming salmon belly special. Very limited hours, call first.

201 W 21st St #9, Norfolk, VA 23517

Hokkaido Sushi Bar Sushi restaurant · $$ · Downtown

4.2 stars, 366 reviews. High-quality fish downtown, with an all-you-can-eat option.

233 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant Japanese restaurant · $$ · Ghent

4.1 stars, 279 reviews. Quiet, owner-run, with an unusually deep vegan menu.

721 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517

Italian in Norfolk

Luce Italian restaurant · $$$ · Granby Street

4.6 stars, 385 reviews. Italian wine bar, pasta made daily, open until 2am on weekends.

245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510

Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli Italian restaurant · $$ · Downtown

4.9 stars, 127 reviews. Family-run, house-made focaccia, cheese and cannoli.

440 Monticello Ave Unit 120, Norfolk, VA 23510

Leone's Italian Italian restaurant · $$$ · Granby Street

4.2 stars, 591 reviews. Candlelit rooms plus a rooftop. The date-night default downtown.

455 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510