Guidebook for Norfolk
Food Scene
This coffee shop is a new favorite! Within walking distance from our home.
12 locals recommend
Coaster Coffee
8418 Tidewater DrThis coffee shop is a new favorite! Within walking distance from our home.
This is a small restaurant. If you need a place to eat within walking distance that isn't McDonalds--this is your spot!
Mom & Pops Family Restaurant
331 E Bayview BlvdThis is a small restaurant. If you need a place to eat within walking distance that isn't McDonalds--this is your spot!
Slow service but decent subs. But DON'T get the french fries...they are always bad here. Within walking distance for those that can walk 1.1 miles
Zero's Subs
8596 Chesapeake BlvdSlow service but decent subs. But DON'T get the french fries...they are always bad here. Within walking distance for those that can walk 1.1 miles
Pizza place nearby for walking distance. If you plan on ordering though order from Antonio's !!
Cal'z Pizza
738 E Bayview BlvdPizza place nearby for walking distance. If you plan on ordering though order from Antonio's !!
Antonio's Pizza & Italian Ristorante
1710 E Little Creek RdMy favorite place to order pizza from. The menu here is great!
GREAT Pizza but I don't think they deliver. Also a sports bar if you want to get your game on.
11 locals recommend
Azalea Inn & Time Out Sports Bar
2344 East Little Creek RoadGREAT Pizza but I don't think they deliver. Also a sports bar if you want to get your game on.
This spot is a GEM. Expect to wait 30 minutes or sit at the bar. Worth the wait for their brunch. They fresh squeeze OJ there though so if you don't want to spend $5 on a glass of juice-order something else!
The Pancake House & Grill
7633 Granby StThis spot is a GEM. Expect to wait 30 minutes or sit at the bar. Worth the wait for their brunch. They fresh squeeze OJ there though so if you don't want to spend $5 on a glass of juice-order something else!
Mexican food with many margaritas to chose from!
10 locals recommend
Jose Tequilas Mexican Grill and Bar
1108 E Little Creek RdMexican food with many margaritas to chose from!
Naas Bakery
3527 Tidewater DrGet there early and get the doughnuts. You won't regret it.
Fuddruckers
7750 Tidewater DrGreat burgers!!
Yard House
4549 Commerce StGreat food with over 100 beers on tap!
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
4561 Virginia Beach BlvdGreat food, great beer, enough said.
P.F. Chang's
4551 Virginia Beach BlvdThe Cheesecake Factory
265 Central Park AveAmazing Seafood and they are known for their orange crush drinks!
195 locals recommend
Waterman's Surfside Grille
415 Atlantic AveAmazing Seafood and they are known for their orange crush drinks!
CP Shuckers
3232 Shore DrGreat Restaurant and great bar!
Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirSeafood on the water
Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crabhouse
3323 Shore DrSeafood on the water!
The best dang grilled cheese you will ever eat! The fries are also amazing here. Bonus points: Samantha painted the murals on the walls!
25 locals recommend
The Grilled Cheese Bistro
345 Granby StThe best dang grilled cheese you will ever eat! The fries are also amazing here. Bonus points: Samantha painted the murals on the walls!
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite brewery in the area. Be sure to check their hours before you go!
48 locals recommend
O'Connor Brewing Co.
211 W 24th StMy favorite brewery in the area. Be sure to check their hours before you go!
The new revitialized Waterside is POPPING OFF. Blue Moon Taphouse, Chipotle, The Harbor Club, Guy Fieri's Smokehouse, Stripers, The Market, Cogan's Pizza, PBR Norfolk Country Bar and more are all located here. It is on the water and you can grab a drink at one bar and then walk to another bar. Very communal feel.
Waterside Drive
Waterside DriveThe new revitialized Waterside is POPPING OFF. Blue Moon Taphouse, Chipotle, The Harbor Club, Guy Fieri's Smokehouse, Stripers, The Market, Cogan's Pizza, PBR Norfolk Country Bar and more are all located here. It is on the water and you can grab a drink at one bar and then walk to another bar. Very communal feel.
Baxter's Sports Lounge
455 Granby StSports Bar that turns UP on the weekends.
Concert Venue. Best in the USA according to Rolling Stone magazine http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-best-music-venues-in-america-readers-choice-20130710/first-avenue-in-minneapolis-mn-19691231
47 locals recommend
The NorVa
317 Monticello AveConcert Venue. Best in the USA according to Rolling Stone magazine http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-best-music-venues-in-america-readers-choice-20130710/first-avenue-in-minneapolis-mn-19691231
Guadalajara Bar And Grill
2916 Shore DrBar/Restaurant with great seafood
Smartmouth Brewing Company
1309 Raleigh AveCheck hours before you go
Torch Bistro
601 Orapax StThe Birch
1231 W Olney RdParks & Nature
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdGorgeous flowers
Northside Park
8400 Tidewater DrOur neighborhood park!
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveAmazing hiking trails and beach access.
look them up online before you go to see what they have on exhibit. Outdoor installations.
27 locals recommend
Hermitage Museum and Gardens
7637 N Shore Rdlook them up online before you go to see what they have on exhibit. Outdoor installations.
This is our secret beach spot! It is normally very empty and there is on street parking. The beach access is at the corner of grove ave and E ocean view ave. Park on East ocean view ave or on grove ave
Kingston Avenue
Kingston AvenueThis is our secret beach spot! It is normally very empty and there is on street parking. The beach access is at the corner of grove ave and E ocean view ave. Park on East ocean view ave or on grove ave
Sightseeing
Norfolk Water Front Venues
1 Waterside DrIt's a friggin battleship turned museum. So cool
Entertainment & Activities
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (Marsh Pavilion)
801 General Booth BoulevardVirginia Zoo
3500 Granby StBusch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdOcean Breeze Waterpark
849 General Booth Blvdwater park
Arts & Culture
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial PlAttucks Theatre
1010 Church StOld Dominion University
5115 Hampton BlvdSlover Library
235 E Plume StSUCH a cool library!!
Shopping
MacArthur Center
300 Monticello AveDouble Take 2
517 W 21st StWomans Consignment store with unique finds