Location: Norfolk
Top Restaurants in Norfolk
Best American food near Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Reviews on American food in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. An early English settlement, Norfolk is filled with historic sites and monuments. Norfolk is also home to the oldest U.S. naval port, as well as the Battleship Wisconsin, which was in service from World War II through the Persian Gulf War. Locals and visitors head to Town Point Park for outdoor concerts and annual events such as the Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival. Families enjoy relaxing in Norfolk Botanical Garden and touring the harbor on a 19th-century Mississippi riverboat.
Things to do in Norfolk
10. Press 626 Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
A boutique restaurant and wine bar focused on creating a one of a kind experience through superlative wine and food programs, eclectic design, and unparalleled service with a sense of Southern hospitality. 2017 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence V
Reviewed By GGWD
The Education Wine event was great. Very informative, casual and fun with 7 excellent wines to experience. Dinner before was good, but not perfect. The skirt steak has a repulsive grape jelly concoction on it, but it was easy to push off, the real issue is that the steak was 50% inedible fat. Burger was good, Ravioli was good and the fresh catch was great. Wine is very good, nice happy hour but you'll still pay a hefty bill. Our wine was $20 a glass minus $5 for Happy Hour. We had drinks after the wine tasting which was nice. Uber recommended for the Wine Tasting events, its allot of wine to consume and then drive. We'll be back!
9. Grain
Overall Ratings
4 based on 405 reviews
At Grain, we're elevating the beer garden concept, all the way to the roof of the Hilton Norfolk The Main to be exact. With one of the best selections of craft beer in Norfolk, this rooftop lounge brings the indoors out and the outdoors in with an open ai
Reviewed By Kevin B
Came in toward end of happy hour. Ordered fried pickles. Good pickle flavor but pickles are sliced length wise very thin so one bite and pickle comes out leaving behind breading. Ordered burger with bacon, onion. Menu was accurate for ingredients. No dress and had to ask for mayonnaise and mustard. Was cooked perfect with medium pink. Slaw instead of fries. Slaw had more vinegar than I'm used to. Interacted with server only who was pleasant and provided great service. Atmosphere is nice but loud.Thank you for your visit and review. Please let us know how we can improve and get 5 stars!! Please email at [email protected]
8. A.W. Shuck's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By drumguard76
Oh this place! When I want some no joke, solid home cooked, delicious food of all kinds, this is the place! Small and homie (nothing fancy and totally normal) but the food is BANGING!! Seafood and crab cakes are outstanding! To me, one of the best around and I had them at MANY PLACES! The sides are amazing and love that they have actual food for sides like sautéed spinach, collards, roasted garlic potatoes..... just real home cooked food, AMAZING seafood, and craft beers that are awesome! This place never failed me and even today having meatloaf, I am one stuffed but happy dude! Love this place and highly recommend.
7. Capt. Groovy's Grill and Raw Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 445 reviews
Grill and raw bar offering fesh local seafood. Funky eclectic decor with outside dining on covered patio. Weekly Chef Specials created by award winning chef David Watts. Monday-Saturday $7 lunch specials, daily Groovy Daddy specials 4-7pm and brunch on Su
Reviewed By josh342
The oyters tasted well but served on a metal plate no ice. The sides of our orders were mixed and the fried not warm. So 4 and not 5 starsThe happy hour oysters do not get served on ice. I apologize for the sides and will talk with the Chef. Thank you for your review.
6. Still
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By vafedtraveller
A great restaurant in Old Towne recommended by Dawn at Mermaid's Porch B&B. Spouse and I enjoyed a number of different dishes including the sausage trilogy, mac & cheese, cajun pasta, and duck tacos. Everything was delicious and tasty in it's own right. Thought we would eat "light" but it was all so good... Finished off with two desserts- bread pudding and pecan pie. Just could not pass them up. We will be back again soon!
5. Freemason Abbey Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1202 reviews
Located in a 140 year-old renovated church, Freemason Abbey Restaurant has been a local's favorite in the heart of downtown Norfolk for 23 years. Freemason Abbey is closed New Years Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Reviewed By sac63chevy
Our party of nine was searching for a good city restaurant after an early evening reception. Freemason Abbey was highly recommended by one of our group, so a reservation was made and this dining establishment delivered. The she crab and french onion soups were very tasty, the fried green tomatoes were delicious and house salad was very good. Our group tried main dishes of consisting of the stuffed pork chop, crab cakes, prime rib, and broiled seafood platter. All were outstanding dinner fare along with their accompaniments. Five of the group tried the old fashion bread pudding - it was delicious. Great food in a historical and different type of building structure than you normally would experience. Staff were accommodating, friendly and helpful. If you like exotic fare, visit the restaurant on its weekly âwild game nightâ.
4. Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
We offer over 100 craft beers and our award winning burger menu. We have beers from around the corner and from around the world. Let our highly trained staff guide you through our extensive menu, and experience the burger people love to talk about.
Reviewed By KB9MNN
We dropped in here for a quick lunch. Super selection of beers from all parts of the country. Burger was basic, hot and like mom made at home
3. No Frill Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 824 reviews
Reviewed By pky_pook
Ok, the meal was amaing.We met here for a group meeting. We got 2 of the loaded nachos for our table - they were mega yummy and so was the hummus.Our waiter handled our double tabling seating with care and skill.For many in our parties inital visit here - we left full of food and warmth.(Options ordered ranged from meatloaf, fried shrimp, philly steak, salmon & grits, and a few others too).Portions were HUGE - food was well seasoned and cooked.I will return!!!!
2. Grilled Cheese Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By Montana_Rustler
We had the parmesan fries and 2 different sandwiches. All excellent!! The fries alone were much more than 2 of us could eat. The sandwiches were hot, stuffed with cheese, and tasty. The bistro is small so seating is limited. Service was great but not obnoxious. Highly recommend.
1. Saltine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 868 reviews
A street level seafood restaurant in Downtown Norfolk, Saltine offers a chic, airy space for diners to savor seasonal shellfish, seafood and spirits. Enhancing the locally-sourced menu, the restaurant's black distressed millwork, old-world detailing, and
Reviewed By sac63chevy
I hosted six friends and business clients at this restaurant, based on its reputation with my friends and colleagues; Iâm glad I did. The establishment was very good and accommodating. The service provided by Ben D and Steve was outstanding. The restaurant has an extensive wine list and the selected Erath Pinot Noir was delicious. The seafood appetizers of calamari, lobster hush puppies, and fantail shrimp were very tasty and filling. Our dishes of fresh tasting steamed lobster, shrimp and grits, tostado tuna, and grilled pork chop were spot on and filling. The lobster mac n cheese was heavy on the mac n cheese, go for the steamed lobster. We were so full from the appetizers and main courses, we didnât get a chance to try the dessert menu. I was pleasantly surprised by the final bill as I truly expected it to be more. This restaurant is in my top ten for return visits.Thank you for joining us at Saltine and taking the time to write us a great review!
