Fancy a fun night out while in Norfolk? Head straight to this country bar with a western heart and warm up to its fun music, events, food and hats! A bevy of theme nights and special events are lined up for your pleasure while women will love to let their hair down on Ladies Nights. Meet new folks as you sip on your favorite drink and partake in the festivities on party nights. Belle's Dry Goods, located within the club, will enchant hat lovers with a wide ranging collections of trendy hats and distinctly western clothing. Check website for more details on current and upcoming events.
This restaurant, as the name implies, is located on the Ocean View Fishing Pier. Serving all kinds of delectable meals, from the breakfasts to steamers and mouth-watering desserts, The Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant has something for everyone. Choices include the Ocean View Bloody Mary Breakfast, with steak, eggs, hash browns and texas toast, the oyster sandwich, Beef Lumpia and She Crab Soup. Check website for schedules.
Vintner's Cellar of Yorktown is a good place to socialize and have conversations over a glass of wine. This place offers craft wines and whiskeys along with great bar food like burgers, seafood macaroni and club sandwiches. They also have live music to add to the lovely atmosphere. The service is quite prompt and friendly. Be it a casual hangout or an unwinding session with your friends, this place is definitely one of the best bets around.
If you want some pizza and beer head to Cogan's Pizza. The food is reasonably priced and there are a variety of beers on tap. The service is friendly and fast. The decor is fairly contemporaneity and the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere.
Hell's Kitchen is as much a concept as it is a restaurant - it is a hip, edgy bar which also serves cuisine that is halfway between restaurant fare and bar food. The prices are decently reasonable - there is a creamy chicken and broccoli alfredo and a hearty sirloin, all for under USD15, as well as a selection of starters, sandwiches and salads for less that USD10. They have introduced a vegan menu, and there is also a selection of daily desserts to choose from. There is live music nightly and the beer selection is above the norm.
A hip, and laid back decor put you right as ease when you first enter. Soon you'll see that Big Easy Grill & Oyster Bar gives Norfolk a big heaping taste of New Orleans. The southern styled servings attract a crowd, so be sure to make reservations. The cajun/ creole is some of the finest in downtown Norfolk
David Hausmann and John Porter's latest venture takes the humble toast and gives it all kinds of delicious avatars. Located in the old Buddy Baker building that has now been transformed into a cozy, warm space with the use of large windows, wood, and exposed bricks, the restaurant has a fully-stocked bar in the center and a few tables, with a brick wall separating the dining area from the kitchen. The bar serves a decent variety of draft beers, cocktails, wines, tea, and coffee, but what draws the crowd here is the marvelous creations made from black sesame milk bread. Both sweet and savory toast dishes are available, with options such as Egg Salad with Kimchi Pesto and Taco Pig Carnitas as well as plenty of delightful desserts made from fruits, cinnamon, ice cream and, of course, toast.
Overlooking the street The Bunker Brewpub & Cadence Hall is an 8000 square feet restaurant and live music event venue that also supposedly functions as a sports bar. Credited to Young Veterans Brewing Company, this place is renowned for serving craft beer and excellent food. The overall decor and bright lighting give this place a very warm and comfortable feel. It is in such a cozy atmosphere that you get to enjoy the food and live music performance.
Fin Seafood welcomes its guests to gorge on their tantalizing fare of American cuisine. Known for their seafood preparations, do try out their crab cakes, Seared Scallops and Oysters with Meyer Lemon Mignonette. Complement your food with a delectable wine from their list. On weekends, this place throws its door open to guests who would love to enjoy a delectable brunch fare. The Portside Room, that can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests and is replete with audio visual equipment and its own bar, is a great place to host a business meeting.
The RiffHouse Pub is a local hangout and live music venue with an alternative bent. The bar hosts live performances by local and touring bands with a penchant for the more extreme styles of music, and boasts a stellar lineup of some of the country's best. Stop by the RiffHouse Pub for a drink and a casual meal with friends followed by a night of live music. Karaoke nights, themed parties and celebrations at the RiffHouse Pub are also a fun distraction from the rigors of daily life.
The Lucky Oyster is a popular local seafood grill and serves some of the best and freshest seafood in the town. They serve the days catch and thus the menu is changing and always fresh and the raw and fried oysters, Mahi Mahi on lobster risotto, and the fish tacos are especially great. The bar serves a range of spirits, cold beers, and fine wines that perfectly complement the food. A highlight of the Lucky Oyster is the live music entertainment by some talented local and regional performers. The ambiance is lively and welcoming and the service is always quick and with a smile.