Top Rated Restaurants en Cafés in Norfolk

The Public House is a gastropub in Ghent serving up delicious craft beers, creative cocktails and delectable food. Try all kinds of artisan beers from Belgians to ales, lagers, IPAs and ciders. Food is contemporary, ranging from melt in your mouth duck fat fries to sandwiches, salads, flatbreads and creative entrees. In addition to the beers there is also a good selection of cocktails and wine.

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.

If you're looking to support local coffee businesses or indulge in some fair trade coffee, Elliot's is a fantastic place to visit. Situated in Ghent, this coffee shop has a warm and welcoming ambiance. There is honor-system Wifi, where customers can use the internet and donate a small fee, or make a purchase. It is also a Book Crossing spot so bring an old book in and see what you can find.

The concept behind Luna Maya in Norfolk was to bring authentic South American recipes passed down from family members to the general public. So far, the product has been a hit with locals and visitors and people can't get enough of this spicy and flavorful cuisine. Try some of the simple and traditional dishes like the tamale Luna Maya or enchiladas de queso and you won't leave dissatisfied.