Norfolk Virginia Restaurants

Restaurants in Norfolk have become destinations for diners from all over the region. The city has a fine selection of good places to eat; mainly downtown and in the Ghent neighborhood.

There are many more Norfolk Virginia restaurants than we've listed here, but these are widely agreed to be well worth a visit. Even in this selective list you can see the variety that's available ... from sophisticated to casual, and from simple "American" food to exotic cuisine.

Norfolk Restaurants Downtown

Todd Jurich's Bistro has been widely acclaimed and wildly popular since 1992. The most highly-rated restaurant in Norfolk. Fresh seasonal food keeps the menu interesting. The best wine cellar in town. Located at 150 W Main Street, downtown. Across from Nauticus.

Voila! has upscale international cuisine and cool art-deco surroundings. A little exotic but cozy too. In the historic Freemason district. 509 Boutetourt Street.

The 219 is a hotspot on Granby Street's restaurant and nightclub row. Come casual or dressed up. A wide variety of really good food. 219 Granby Street.

Guess what the specialty is at 456 Fish. That's right! Sophisticated atmosphere and really fine seafood. Another of the good places on Granby, which is the new epicenter for trendy Norfolk Virginia restaurants. 456 Granby Street.

Norfolk Virginia Restaurants in Ghent

Amalfi Ristorante offers authentic Italian food, but does vegetarian too. Outdoor seating in good weather. In Ghent. 2010 Colley Avenue.

Enjoy the simple style of Asian-inspired food and decor at Bardo. Tapas-sized dishes ... but Asian. Great drinks too. Between Colley and Llewellyn Avenues in Ghent. 430 W 21st Street.

Luna Maya isn't just another "Mexican" restaurant ... it brings the great flavor of Central and South America to Norfolk. Food with real flair combines with a fun party atmosphere on the weekends. 2000 Colonial Avenue (at 20th and Colonial in Ghent).

Straightforward good food in a casual place is what you'll get at the No Frill Bar and Grill. Fun. Good prices and daily specials. Around the corner from the Naro Theatre in Ghent. 806 Spotswood Avenue.

Rajput Indian Cuisine serves authentic Indian food. Add some spice to your life. Exotic, flavorful and fresh. Another great Norfolk Virginia restaurant in Ghent. 742 W 21st Street.