Top Rated Restaurants en Cafés in Norfolk

A comfortable and friendly Mexican restaurant, Pelon's Baja Grill is a great place to take the whole family or have a group outing. Although their best known for their spectacular fish tacos, Pelon's offers up delicious appetizers like queso dip and guacamole, their famous tortilla soup as well as their main dishes like tacos and burritos. There is also a children's menu fit for the little one and great specials on most nights of the week. They also use the leanest chicken and meats so you can take some of the guilt out of indulging in Mexican fare.

YNot Pizzeria is one of the top picks for pizza and Italian food in the Hampton Roads area. With take-out and delivery available in addition to dining in, there's never an inconvenient time for YNot. Enjoy specialty pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas and other classic Italian dishes. There's also a special kids section on the menu, making YNot a perfect option for family dinners.

Bringing a modern take on Asian cuisine and serving authentic Ramen, Alkaline is one of the best places to get a taste of Asia. Maintaining an unfussy vibe with comfortable, contemporary decor in black, the restaurant still showcases its quirks through quintessential Manga and Anime wall murals and traditional bookshelves. The food menu is a combination of traditional as well as modern Asian dishes inspired by traditional flavors found on the streets of Japan and Korea. While there are staples like Japanese Steak Sandwich made with house-made milk bread, the innovative dishes include korean-fried sticky wings with housemade sauce and tatertot okonomiyaki made with fried potatoes, bacon and BBQ sauce. With Ramen varieties being their specialty, they are definitely a must try. Slurp on the spicy red ramen curry or creamy tonkotsu ramen at this casual and convivial restaurant.

In operation since 1987, this restaurant is a casual place for friends and family to meet up and dig into great food and drink. The menu is varied to say the least, with food options ranging from pita breads and burgers to pastas and burritos. Besides the regular menu, they also have a specials menu that changes daily. If the extensive menu leaves you spoiled for choice, don't hesitate to ask the knowledgeable wait staff for recommendations. The staff members are extremely friendly and will gladly help you to decide the best dish for you. If you are looking for a hearty American meal, than there are few options better than No Frill Bar & Grill.

Originally opened in 1966, Orapax is a Tidewater mainstay and has greatly expanded over the past few decades while still remaining in the Seratis family. Now run by the son of the original owner, the restaurant is best known for it's pizza and Greek subs. The family establishment has gotten rave reviews for many years and it is a popular lunch destination with the locals. They cater for special events, offer delivery and take-out.

The Dirty Buffalo is one of Norfolk's favorite casual spots to get a drink and a bite to eat and unwind. The restaurant is known for its Buffalo wings, but it also serves other American fare like subs and hot dogs. The quick-service restaurant is open late on weekends to satisfy all your midnight wing cravings.