We鈥檝e all been there. It鈥檚 Friday night and you鈥檙e hungry but don鈥檛 feel like cooking. You and your spouse/friends/family want to enjoy a relaxed dinner out together. Maybe somewhere with a beautiful view. Or a great happy hour. Or delicious crabcakes.
So you spend the next 40 minutes trying to decide where to go and end up wondering if eating cereal from the pantry would just be easier.
Never fear, Hampton Roads! This month, we are launching the Let鈥檚 Eat guide, an online database designed to help you decide which restaurants you should try next. The guide is broken down by cuisine type, cost and location, and focuses on locally owned places (rather than chain restaurants). We included spots we’ve featured across Hampton Roads, as well as Williamsburg and the Outer Banks.
To find a restaurant, simply click on the box on the upper left side of the map below to bring down the menu of cuisine choices. Or, you can search for places near you on the map.
The average price of the entrees is denoted by dollar signs: $ (light green on the map below) is less than $20; $$ (dark green) = $20-$30; $$$ (yellow) = $30-$40; $$$$ (orange) = $40 and more.
Restaurants in the guide are listed by locality or region, then in alphabetical order. We intend to continually update this guide so if you don鈥檛 see your favorite spot there now, it may be on the way.
Hampton Roads is rich with wonderful restaurants, from sandwich shops and pubs to ethnic food and fine dining. So, let鈥檚 eat!
(Can’t see the map below? )
Chesapeake
Agave Azul
1445 Sam’s Drive, Chesapeake
At Agave Azul, there鈥檚 a whole section of the menu devoted to Mexican birria:聽birria tacos, birria pizza, birria ramen and more.
The birria torta, a type of Mexican sub sandwich, was absolutely delicious. The meat was rich and tender, and, mixed with the cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, avocado, and jalape帽o, added a complex array of tastes and textures.
Drinks include daiquiris, micheladas, palomas, pina coladas and, of course, margaritas.
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-762-3072. Website:
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Burger Haven
916 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake
Burger Haven, a local fast-food restaurant, offers dine-in and drive-thru services at the former Burger King location, near U.S. 17. The menu is short and the prices are reasonable. The best part: The burgers are made to order and superior to some in the same business. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.聽 Phone: 757-410-2078. Website:
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Chick N Roll
1426 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake
Chick N Roll serves Korean fried chicken wings and chicken bites, sandwiches and wraps. It also has a beef bulgogi panini and a burrito wrap. Specialty coffee drinks, lemonades and milk teas are also available. This location doesn’t have sushi rolls. Other locations are in Portsmouth, Hampton and Virginia 性视界传媒. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-410-3025. Website:
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Cork & Bull Chophouse
600 Belaire Ave., Chesapeake
Cork and Bull Chophouse at Summit Pointe elevates seemingly simple dishes, such as steak frites in 2023, by delivering complicated flavor profiles. Start your meal with the highly addictive and super crisp Salt & Pepper Calamari, even better when dipped in an amazing, fiery cherry pepper relish. Finish your meal with a dessert cocktail. The Lemon Up tastes like a liquid slice of lemon pie. .
Cost: $$$$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 3 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-277-9095. Website:
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Honey & Hooch
500 S Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake
The menu consists of small, shareable plates such as lamb lollipops, jerk tuna and warm, spiced olives. The swanky spot also offers five composed dishes, four salads and a charcuterie board. Customers can select from a list of crafted cocktails and more than 100 wines while hanging out with friends and family. Sippers can also choose from seven nonalcoholic beverages. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-373-4090.听 Website:
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House of Marmalade
309 Johnstown Road, Chesapeake
House of Marmalade, a British inspired bakery, specializes in cakes for special occasions and other sweet treats such as scones, jammie dodgers and macarons. The tasty spot has weekend hours only. Plan accordingly. .
Cost: $. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-819-6563. Website:
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Island Jerk Hut
4351 Indian River Road, Chesapeake
Jamaica native Richard Downer marinates his chicken for two days, bracing moistness and tenderness, and then smokes it over natural charcoal to a crust of delicate char. The pork is similar but fattier and even more decadent. The jerk ribs, Downer鈥檚 own Caribbean-Southern invention, are a whole other layer of perfection, husked with peppery bark. .
Cost: $. Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-657-8232. Website:
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Judy’s Sichuan Cuisine
1434 Sam’s Drive, Chesapeake
Judy Sun, a native of the Sichuan province in southwest China, crafts dishes from her homeland such as Hot and Sour Soup, and Eggplant in Yu-Shiang Sauce. She opened the Virginia 性视界传媒 location in 2012 and the Chesapeake in 2017. Both are community favorites. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, closed Wednesday. Phone: 757-410-5822.听奥别产蝉颈迟别:
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Kensley Acai & Cafe
620 Grassfield Parkway, Chesapeake
The caf茅, owned by Kensley Melendez and his wife, has plenty of seating to get a taste of Puerto Rico. It serves mouth-watering acai bowls prepared with sorbet, Puerto Rican coffee and sandwiches on house-made Puerto Rican pan sobao (bread). Customers can also get pastries such as muffins, cheesecakes and tres leches cake on weekends. .
Cost: $. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday.聽Phone: 757-410-2819.听
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L.A. Dog
237 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake
Hot dogs are in the name of the shop, and the Tuffskin is the signature item, available also as beef. All dog varieties come loaded with mustard, onions and chili, and other options include kraut, shredded cheese, slaw or jalapenos. In the same realm, the shop makes hot and spicy sausage and smoked kielbasa. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-482-7447.
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Lily’s Crepes & Waffles
717 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake
Lily鈥檚, in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, specializes in sweet and savory crepes, Belgian waffles and drinks, such as Biscoff milkshakes.聽 Crepes are thin pancakes made without baking powder and then filled with fruit, creams, spreads, meats and more tasty treats. They are often eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner, particularly in countries such as France. .
Cost: $. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-644-4237. Website:
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Lockside Bar and Grill
200 Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake
A recent breakfast at Lockside Bar & Grill in Great Bridge included a large bowl of Shrimp & Grits. Tender grits were topped with succulent shrimp, fragrant andouille sausage and green pepper strips cooked in Cajun butter. The dish was balanced and delicious. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 7 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-410-5999. Website:
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Neat Bird
565 Belaire Ave., Chesapeake
Another place to get your fix is Neat Bird 鈥� a chicken and whiskey spot 鈥� in Summit Pointe. It offers a simple menu with chicken and sides such as potato salad, slaw and creamed corn with chorizo. Appetizers (deviled eggs, pimento cheese), chicken sandwiches and salads are also available. The bar is stocked with approximately 100 whiskeys curated by Josh Seaburg, the managing partner who is a certified specialist in spirits and has a diploma in Scotch whisky. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight daily. Phone: 757-410-2341. Website:
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Pho 79
1445 Sam’s Drive, Chesapeake
Pho starts with a fragrant, highly 性视界传媒ed beef bone broth that has simmered for hours and is served with the addition of rice noodles, cilantro, sliced onion, and chopped scallion. There are lots of options for the addition of protein, including chicken and shrimp, and more traditional options such as beef, flank and tripe. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-547-4800. Website:
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Wicker’s Crab Pot Seafood
4201 Indian River Road, Chesapeake
In our neck of the woods, the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries 鈥� blue crab, clams and oysters 鈥� are boiled in large pots with the region鈥檚 signature crab 性视界传媒ing flavor profiles. But there isn鈥檛 always time to dig holes and heat up huge pots. In the past few years, a number of restaurants across the area have started offering boiled/steamed seafood tableside, often served in bags. A favorite is Wicker鈥檚 Crab Pot Seafood. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-351-2724. Website:
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Hampton
Brown Chicken Brown Cow
13 E. Queens Way, Hampton
Its name may be silly but its food is anything but.聽Brown Chicken Brown Cow鈥檚 menu is surprisingly extensive for a burger restaurant. The restaurant has a number of salads, smoked meats and appetizers like melted brie topped with bourbon bacon jam.聽Read more.
Cost: $. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-788-7500. Website:
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Bull Island Brewing Co.
758 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton
This is a fun pub filled with lots of energy and a casual menu to match. All fare goes great with the beer. Start with the crab pretzel, a generous-sized, soft pretzel smothered in the house-made crab dip and cheese. It鈥檚 a rich and tasty appetizer.
Cost: $. Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Tuesday, noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Phone: 757-884-8884. Website:
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Cibus Chophouse
30 E. Mellen St., Hampton
Cibus, Latin for 鈥渇ood鈥� and 鈥渘ourishment,鈥� has a succinct menu of chophouse specialties and an assortment of sandwiches, salads, sides and soups. The menu also serves a delicious twist of a handful of Latin-inspired offerings, including platanos maduros, or fried sweet plantains. The ribeye was tender, buttery and juicy. Visitors can choose from a list of classic and creative cocktails. .
Cost: $$$. : 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone: 757-990-3144.
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County Grill & Smokehouse
26 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton; 1215 George Washington Memorial Highway, York County
The smell of smoked meat permeates every inch of County Grill & Smokehouse in Hampton. The aroma encourages you 鈥� practically orders you 鈥� to throw caution to the wind and select that rack of baby back ribs. Besides ribs, pulled pork and meatloaf, the grill also specializes in smoked chicken, pit-grilled tuna, pit-fired pork chops and smoked beef brisket.聽 .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.听笔丑辞苍别: 757-723-0600 (Hampton), 757-591-0600 (York). Website:
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Day and Night Cereal Bar
1260 Merchant Lane, Hampton
The dessert chain started as a food truck in California. This is the first franchise in the Hampton Roads area and the second in the state, according to the company鈥檚 website. It serves cereal-themed milkshakes, dessert cereal bowls and exotic Asian snacks. Customers also can get a bowl of cereal with a choice of dairy and nondairy milk (almond and oat). .
Cost: $. Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-527-2477. Website:
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The Deadrise
100 McNair Drive, Hampton
The Deadrise seafood restaurant is a great place to nurse a beer or take in a meal. The dining room has banks of windows along the rear and behind the bar. Two rear decks offer additional seating, though the restaurant fills up quickly at peak times. A late lunch is an ideal time to try it out. Read more.
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.,聽 Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-788-7190. Website:
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Frank’s Monster Munchies Cantina
2710 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton
Charlie and Theresa Timms, who operated a popular food truck, moved their Frankenstein-themed menu to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Hampton. They gave life to Frank鈥檚 Monster Munchies Cantina, serving Southern California-style Mexican food. The menu includes a deep-fried steak and cheese burrito, carne asada fries, street tacos, a spicy chorizo burger and churro funnel fries. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-527-2898. Website:
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Mango Mangeaux
33 E. Mellen St., Hampton
Mango Mangeaux jazzes up ordinary eggs Benedict to another level. Yes, there鈥檚 a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce, and the restaurant adds lump crab and a slice of fried green tomato on each piece. Instead of an English muffin, the dish is served on a crisp, buttery biscuit. Read more.
Cost: $$. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-224-9189. Website:
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Sommer Freeze
308 Buckroe Ave., Hampton
Sommer Freeze, a 5-minute walk to Buckroe 性视界传媒, features hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream such as cherry vanilla and cookies and cream. Flavors vary each week. The shop also sells a creamy soft-serve vanilla. The freestanding building can seat patrons at a wooden bar and two bistro sets near the window. A brick path alongside the establishment leads to the fenced patio area, which consists of three picnic tables. Read more.
Cost: $. Hours: Summer hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-527-4444.
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Stuft
24 N. Mallory St., Hampton
Stuft offers casual Mexican street food. The Jerkurrito, a Caribbean-fusion burrito, remains one of the most popular. It’s a 14-inch burrito shell wrapped around jerk chicken, refried black beans, Jasmine rice, cabbage and other veggies, melted cheese and the house torta sauce (sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and garlic). The restaurant serves it聽with a side of freshly made tortilla chips and a small cup of the homemade spicy green hot sauce that first inspired the Haas brothers to buy a food truck and start cooking. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 11 a.m. to聽 midnight Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to聽 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-224-1314. Website:
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Newport News
Al Fresco
11710 Jefferson Ave., Newport News
The menu lists a handful of antipasti with titles in Italian and descriptions in English, a few salads, numerous pastas and many entrees built around chicken, veal and shrimp. Al Fresco makes no concessions 鈥� apart from a significant price break on entrees 鈥� to lunch diners. The food remains relatively formal with no sandwiches, pizzas or fast foods. This is obviously no deterrent to the business crowd, observed in large numbers on our midday visit. Read more.
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-873-0644. Website:
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Anya Thai Cuisine
12454 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
Dishes range from stir-fry to curry to noodles. The menu also includes a selection of fried rice entrees such as pineapple, crabmeat, and kow pad prik pow, Thai-style fried rice. This is a small sample of its vast offerings, which include vegan and vegetarian options.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-922-4088. Website:
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Aux Delices
129 Herman Melville Ave., Newport News
Everything about this charming place gives a Parisian vibe, from the blush color decor to the dangling lights over the countertops to the feathers sticking out of a champagne bucket stand near the fireplace. Aux Delices features crepes and 12 ice cream flavors, including lemon, Mama鈥檚 Banana Bread and Ferrero Rocher with a Nutella base. It also has Belgian waffles, macarons by Cafe Genevieve, and beverages including coffee, milkshakes, and French sodas and lemonades. .
Cost: $. Hours: 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-586-5584. Website:
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Circa 1918 Kitchen and Bar
10367 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar occupies a storefront in Hilton Village, an English-style hamlet and the nation鈥檚 first federal war housing project. The neighborhood, now on the National Register of Historic Places, took shape near the end of World War I to house Newport News Shipbuilding workers and their families. A brief history is etched in script on the glass storefront, but beyond that, guests in this 38-seat, circa 2010 gastropub choose from new and old-school offerings with modern American verve. .
Cost: $$$$. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, closed Sunday through Tuesday. Phone: 757-599-1918. Website:
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The Cobbler Cafe
10153 Jefferson Ave., Newport News
The caf茅 features seven flavors such as apple, blackberry and peach. They come a la mode for an extra price. The menu also consists of classic cinnamon rolls and ones stuffed with a cobbler of your choice, and banana puddings (classic, Oreo and red velvet).聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-586-5585.
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Crab Shack on the James
7601 River Road, Newport News
Crab Shack on the James, adjacent to a fishing pier next to the James River Bridge, has dining room and deck views of the ancient river. The sunsets are exceptional. An order of a half or full dozen steamed blues is the way to start. Get in, get picking and get messy; it鈥檚 a wonderful tradition.聽.
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-245-2722. Website:
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Gus’s Hot Dog King
10725 Jefferson Ave., Newport News
In 1972, Greek immigrant Gus Garofalis opened his restaurant and our region is tastier for it. The menu is succinct, also a throwback to a simpler time, but the free dog and brat toppings are extensive. A handful of sandwiches and sides rounds things out, as do some tempting desserts. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-595-1630. Website:
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Harpoon Larry’s Fish House & Oyster Bar
621 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News
Harpoon Larry鈥檚 is one of the region’s go-to places for seafood, including Virginia oysters, Eastern Shore clams and blue crabs (based on 性视界传媒 and availability). The salmon BLT, the mahi tacos and the she-crab soup are top choices. The bar specials here are pretty impressive as well. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight daily. Phone: 757-827-0600. Website:
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Pizza Sam
15392 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
Sam Schiralli Jr. grew up in New York City making pizza. His father opened the original Pizza Sam in Queens over 50 years ago and Schiralli took over the operations when the patriarch died. He sold the business and later opened his own place in Newport News. The legacy continues as Pizza Sam although Schiralli stepped back from management. The shop offers whole pies and pizzas by the slice, garlic knots, stromboli, salads and other tasty fare. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-807-2742. Website:
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Sate: A New American Experience
694 Town Center Drive, Newport News
Customers can have a sophisticated date night, meet friends in the bar or have a private event at Sate in City Center at Oyster Point. Chef Kyle Fowlkes blends Asian and Southern cuisine, such as crispy pork belly with a sweet Asian barbecue sauce and smoked brisket wontons. The menu ranges from banana foster pancakes, crabcakes benedict and a sorbet mimosa flight for brunch to bone-in ribeye, espresso-crusted lamb chops and pan-seared sea scallops for dinner. .
Cost: $$$$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-330-2299. Website:
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Schooners Grill
12567 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
Schooners Grill has plenty of options, including Mediterranean and fish entrees, burgers and pizza. The prices lean on the cheaper size because of its proximity to Christopher Newport University. It has another location in Poquoson. The menu includes plenty of appetizers discounted during happy hour. Read more.
Cost: $. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-599-4144. Website:
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Shibam Yemeni Kitchen
340 Oriana Road, Newport News
Shibam Yemeni Kitchen serves Middle Eastern food, including a few breakfast entrees such as fasolia (kidney beans sauteed with onions and tomatoes) and Yemeni shakshouka (scrambled eggs with sauteed tomatoes, onions and coriander). It uses halal meats that meet Islamic dietary guidelines. The Lamb Fahsa stew, in a clay bowl, sizzles when it comes to the table. The cozy space is also great for tea time. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-234-4290.
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Smoke BBQ Restaurant & Bar
10900 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
Thwings are on the menu at Smoke, and no, that鈥檚 not a typo. They are chicken thighs prepared and presented in the popular manner of wings to offer customers better prices. The restaurant offers a nice lineup of smoked pork, beef and chicken items 鈥� in sandwiches or build-your-own plates 鈥� with lots of tasty sides.聽 .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-595-4320. Website:
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Tastefully Philly Cafe
Inside Paperbacks Ink bookstore, 9716 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
Tastefully Philly sits in the back of the bookstore. Seating is limited but can accommodate a few friends 性视界传媒 for lunch. Let me warn you: Philly steak and cheese sandwiches aren鈥檛 served here because cooking isn鈥檛 permitted on the premises. However, customers have other tasty options, such as roast beef, turkey and ham sandwiches. Soups, salads and desserts are also on the menu. The drink selection consists of items such as hot and cold lattes and macchiatos and house-made lemonade. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 804-504-6132. Website:
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Norfolk
Amaz Asian Caf茅 & Bistro
7943 Shore Drive, Norfolk
The owners, from Thailand, offer a fusion of Asian flavors, ranging from pad Thai to edamame to sushi. They are happy to help customers order food at two kiosks. A few vegetarian dishes are available. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, closed Wednesday. Phone: 540-630-9195. Website:
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AW Shucks Raw Bar & Grill
2200 Colonial Ave., Norfolk
The menu at this brick-and-wood seafood hall hasn’t changed much over the years because the customers are equally consistent. They come for the food such as the fresh-shucked oysters, hearty burgers and oyster stew prepared from an old family recipe. The restaurant also has lots of craft beers. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-664-9117. Website:
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The Bird
4314 Colley Ave., Norfolk
No reservations are accepted at The Bird, and folks pile in shortly after opening, grabbing one of the 35 seats inside or 25 on the patio. The brunch menu is filled with favorites such as a biscuits and gravy sammies, breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros, omelets and yogurt parfait. The chicken and waffles and fried chicken sandwich are two of their most popular items. .
Cost: $. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Phone: 757-937-0570. Website:
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Biryani Hub
5745 E. Virginia 性视界传媒 Blvd., Norfolk
Biryani Hub, a South Indian spot, serves Hyderabadi-style biryani with a layering of rice, saffron, onions, earthy clove-and-mace spice, cilantro and proteins from a somewhat gamey bone-in goat and a mild and tender whitefish. Fluffy rice and a lovely balanced spice profile keeps the fork moving. The carrot halwa dessert, meanwhile, was like sweet salad for a picnic. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Phone: 757-466-2929. Website:
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Captain Groovy’s Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore Drive, Norfolk
It鈥檚 always a good time for a margarita, especially when it鈥檚 done well. Captain Groovy鈥檚 blends quality tequila and triple sec with house-made sour mix in a boozy, sweet/tart blend. Served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, it is a perfect foil for spicy food, especially the Voodoo Wings. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.聽Phone: 757-965-4667. Website:
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Cork & Kettle
420 Monticello Ave., Norfolk
Cork & Kettle is a dream come true for wine and tea lovers. It offers more than 30 Virginia and international organic wines and a curated selection of teas, including English breakfast, Paris blend and jasmine. Food options include salads, sandwiches and grazing boards, plenty for this type of establishment. .
Cost: $. Hours: 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone: 757-937-3082. Website:
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Doug’s Hot Dogs
9643 Granby St., Norfolk
A counter and tables fill the well-worn space. There are more than a dozen dogs on the menu, including some with premium toppings. Footlong hot dogs are served on Fridays. The menu includes sandwiches and soups. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-333-7806. Website:
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Luna Maya
2010 Colley Ave., Norfolk
Luna Maya is not your typical Mexican restaurant. Tacos, enchiladas, burritos and the like are on the menu, but the descriptions suggest you鈥檒l be getting above-average creations 鈥� with above-average prices attached. Latin American fare and vegetarian options are also available. Desserts include Puerto Rican rum cake, tres leches and a family-recipe flan. .
Cost: $. Hours: 4:30聽 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-622-6986. Website:
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Maymar Poke and Grill
130 Maple Ave., Norfolk
Chicken adobo is perhaps the most celebrated dish of the Philippines. Unlike other salt or soy or garlic bombs or aggressively tangy versions of chicken adobo, Maymar鈥檚 tastes simple, hearty and a bit down-home. All three tasters ranked it as their favorite. In addition to a daily Filipino menu, customers can also order customized poke (fish salad) bowls. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday.聽Phone: 757-222-5543. Website:
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Mermaid Winery
101 Granby St., Norfolk
The stately Beaux-Arts style building at the corner of Granby and Main streets is airy and open, with gorgeous touches throughout. A large mermaid mural greets diners. Mermaid Winery serves grazing boards and light fare for lunch and a more extensive menu for dinner. Pair the meal with one of many wines from around the world, including their own. Its second location is in Virginia 性视界传媒.聽.
Cost: $$. Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-233-4155, Ext. 1. Website:
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Monastery Restaurant
443 Granby St., Norfolk
Monastery Restaurant, one of the oldest businesses in downtown Norfolk, is owned by Anna and Adolf Jerabek, who emigrated from what was then Czechoslovakia to the United States in hopes of finding a better life. They cook meals from recipes passed down from their mothers and grandmothers. Soft lighting makes the space feel warm and inviting while the mirrored arches, wood trim and oil paintings of bearded men create an Old World ambiance. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday . Phone: 757-625-8193. Website:
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Norfolk Smokehouse and Seafood Co.
1903 Shoop Ave., Norfolk
At Norfolk Smokehouse and Seafood Co., all the beef and poultry and, sometimes, vegetables are smoked and the seafood is sourced locally. The spot showcases Southern cuisine such as smoked chicken and dumplings, shrimp and grits, and potato salad. The seafood combo 鈥� available broiled or fried 鈥� enables customers to sample a variety, including shrimp, crabcake, oysters and salmon. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5:45 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone: 757-904-6401.
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Orapax
1300 Redgate Ave., Norfolk
The charming Greek restaurant, with bright white walls, shades of Aegean Sea blue and dark wood accents, serves traditional dishes, including spanakopita, chicken souvlaki, gyros and moussaka. Customers can also order Italian and American cuisine and plant-based alternatives. This Hampton Roads staple has been in business for nearly 60 years with three generations of family ownership. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-627-8041. Website:
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OV 性视界传媒 Tavern
9659 1st View St., Norfolk
The OV 性视界传媒 Tavern 鈥� a sports fan’s paradise with several televisions 鈥� sits steps away from the Chesapeake Bay. It offers a mix of traditional and elevated bar foods that consists of appetizers (fried crab balls, ahi tuna bites, lumpia pickled pepper poppers), salads and handhelds (burgers, wraps, sandwiches). Customers recommend the fried Brussels sprouts. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 757-904-5109. Website:
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Pendulum Fine Meats
820 Shirley Ave., Norfolk
Tucked just one block off the busy Colley Avenue corridor in the heart of Ghent is Pendulum Fine Meats. The first floor is devoted to a butchery shop, gourmet goods market and The Butchers Luncheonette, which offers up sandwiches and other wonderful eats. And Pendulum does their brisket right. The Big Tex offers smoked brisket, roughly chopped and generously piled between two thick slices of Texas toast. Other flavors come to the party too, including barbecue sauce, mustard and caramelized onion. Pickles garnish the sandwich. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (lunch聽 through 5 p.m.) Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-962-6990. Website:
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Pittie Dog Grill
4140 Granby St., Norfolk
The restaurant sells charbroiled Sabrett beef hot dogs, which contain no added nitrates, gluten or preservatives. The hot dogs are called 鈥減ittie鈥� and come in regular, 录-pound, footlong and puppy sizes with more than 40 toppings. Customers can also find burgers, custard shakes and sides such as onion petals, sweet potato waffle fries and coleslaw on the menu. It even has a plant-based pittie. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-917-5340
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Sloppy Sailors
4214 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk
Sloppy Sailors features subs, shakes and salads. The shop uses Dietz & Watson deli meats and 100% beef products for the burgers and hot dogs. The lunch joint has a fun menu with names such as NATO Salad, Mess Hall fries and Enlisted burger. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757- 917-5800. Website:
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Syd’s FishPig Cafe
210 E. Main St., Norfolk
Syd鈥檚 FishPig Cafe has a fast-rotating menu devoted to its two namesake ingredients. Most items 鈥� from well-executed takes on rillettes to meat pies to whatever fish came in on the boats 鈥� are only 鈥渧isiting.鈥� Their precise configuration may depend on the freshest ingredients. It may also depend on the attention-deficit whims of a chef eager to keep himself entertained. Service is loose while the decor is like no other in the region. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.听笔丑辞苍别: 757-904-3680. Website:
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Tamarind
415 N. Military Highway, Norfolk
Tamarind serves Indian street food such as dosa (savory rolled crepes made with a fermented rice and lentil batter) and chaat, a Hindi word that means tasty snacks. It’s a good idea to stick to vegetarian options when they consist of 90% of the menu. Almost all vegetarian dishes can be made vegan-friendly by asking the kitchen to hold the yogurt that garnishes some dishes. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-942-5611. Website:
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Willoughby Fish House
1525 Bayville St., Norfolk
Willoughby Fish House is tucked into a marina in a little curve at the end of Willoughby Spit, just before the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. The restaurant offers views of pleasure boats and, across Willoughby Bay, military craft at Naval Station Norfolk. Enjoy the food and the views indoors or out. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Phone: 757-937-6913. Website:
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Outer Banks, North Carolina
Fishbones Raw Bar & Restaurant
1171 Duck Road, Duck, North Carolina
Fishbones Raw Bar & Restaurant has been open in Scarborough Lane Shoppes since 1995. It has a good selection of foods to choose from, including starters (dips, wings and more), sandwiches, and seafood such as raw and steamed oysters, shrimp, and snow crab legs. The hearty Fresh Catch Burrito is a good choice. Each creamy bite of the clam chowder lived up to the hype. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Phone: 252-261-6991. Website:
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Grits Grill
5000 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, North Carolina
Grits Grill serves breakfast and lunch, specializing in omelets, sandwiches and other reasonably priced Southern foods such as homemade biscuits, shrimp and grits, and country sausage gravy. It also has funnel cake fries on the menu. Open year-round. .
Cost: $. Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Phone: 252-449-2888. Website:
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Hurricane Mo’s 性视界传媒side Bar And Grill
120 E. Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Hurricane Mo鈥檚 性视界传媒side Bar & Grill in Kitty Hawk features happy hour with chicken wings, steamed shrimp and tacos. The cocktail menu includes beer (bottles, cans and tap), four wine selections, and cool sounding drinks such as Devil鈥檚 Pain Killer (Kill Devil Pecan Rum, pina colada mix and juice) and Vitamin Sea (orange vodka, triple sec and orange juice). Head upstairs to the Cat 5 Deck Bar, detached from the main restaurant, for 3 to 5 p.m. happy hours during the tourist 性视界传媒. .
Cost: $. 贬辞耻谤蝉:听11 a.m. to 9ish p.m. daily. Phone: 252-255-0215 Website:
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The Kill Devil Grill
2008 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Kill Devil Hills, site of the Wright Brothers National Memorial, is also home to a retro restaurant inside a 1939 Kullman diner car. It features a good mix of American fare and seafood, including a crabcake sandwich, Southern fried chicken salad and barbecue ribs. The popular restaurant doesn’t accept reservations. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 252-449-8181. Website:
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Pionono Bakery
222 U.S. Highway 64, Manteo, North Carolina
Pionono Bakery specializes in house-made Peruvian treats and empanadas (beef and chicken), and sells packaged Hispanic products including snacks, spices and juices.聽Seating is limited. Select the passion fruit cheesecake, lucuma cheesecake and alfajores to-go.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 252-423-3113. Website:
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Poquoson
Pangaea Coffee Emporium
200 Fountains Lane, Poquoson
Pangaea offers coffee ranging from a French press to red velvet to Dalgona, inspired by candy from South Korea. Dalgona is poured over ice and topped with a cloud-like froth. The coffeehouse has a small selection of treats such as cookies and Japanese-inspired cloud cheesecake. It also provides a few breakfast and lunch items such as oatmeal bowls, a Baja burrito and a Sichuan sandwich with grilled Spam, and purple and green cabbage infused with eggs on a ciabatta roll. Find mostly the same menu at its second location inside Anderson’s Newport News. .
Cost: $. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, closed Monday.听笔丑辞苍别: Not listed. Website:
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Portsmouth
ELG Sweet Boutique
340 High St., Portsmouth
“Where sweetness meets empowerment” is the slogan of ELG Sweet Boutique, a women-owned ice cream boutique in Portsmouth. The shop was founded by teens who are depicted in a mural on the wall. It offers about a dozen ice cream flavors, including vegan options such as Victorious Vanilla Bean and Courageous Milk Chocolate. It also has shakes and chocolate chip cookies. .
Cost: $. Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone: 757-837-3818. Website:
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Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill
10 Crawford Parkway, Portsmouth
Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill on the Elizabeth River offers waterfront views, though be prepared for the walk among the docked boats and聽then up the stairs to the building’s second floor. The grilled jumbo lump crabcake, with no filler, was sweet and fall-apart tender on a toasted potato roll. Chili aioli was garlicky (always a good thing) and added a touch of heat. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-998-6631.听 Website:
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Hello Sweetie Cheesecakes
333 High St., Portsmouth
The cheesecakes come in 6-ish-inch loaf pans in more than 10 flavors such as a blueberry lemon, white chocolate raspberry swirl and banana pudding. Customers can also preorder whole cakes. Hello Sweetie Cheesecakes also sells treats such as pound cake, cookies and scones. .
Cost: $. Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-673-3100. Website:
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Lobscouser
337 High St., Portsmouth
The seafood restaurant is located on High Street, on a block between the Commodore Theatre and the Children鈥檚 Museum of Virginia. A chalkboard sign inside the eatery鈥檚 entrance explained that 鈥渓obscouser鈥� is Norwegian for a cook on a boat or ship. The word appears to be derived from 鈥渓obscouse,鈥� which the online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines as a sailor鈥檚 dish of stewed or baked meat with vegetables and hardtack, a type of biscuit. Lobscouser also offers a variety of landlubber items on its lunch and dinner menus, and it has a full bar and bottled beers and wines by the glass or bottle. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-397-2728. Website:
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Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas
450 Court St., Portsmouth
The exposed brick, dark wood and low lighting gives this restaurant in the basement of an old house in Olde Towne Portsmouth the secretive allure of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. There鈥檚 even a small hatch in the front door, which would have been perfect for screening people before letting them inside to imbibe.聽Still, true to its name derived from the word 鈥渄istillery,鈥� Still Worldly offers an extensive collection of cocktails, spirits and beer (no bathtub gin, though) to complement its small plates with playful takes on comfort food such as tater tots encircled by thick, crisp strips of smoky bacon. .
Cost: $. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-332-7222. Website:
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Suffolk
Danny’s Downtown Dogs
165 N. Main St., Suffolk
The Danny Dog, an all-beef frank with house-made chili, mustard and onions in a grilled bun, is a house favorite at the downtown Suffolk hot dog joint. Large picture windows flood the space with light. A long counter affords views of the grill. The menu includes 14 dogs, including a vegan option, along with a multitude of toppings, sausages, sandwiches and sides. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 757-809-0182.听 Website:
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El Korita Restaurante Mexicano
200 E Washington St., Suffolk
El Korita is home to the bright ceviches, crab-and-clam soups and crispy whole-fried tilapia of Mexico鈥檚 newly fashionable Riviera Nayarit. It’s聽perhaps the only place anywhere near Tidewater you鈥檒l find Southwestern-coastal delicacies like a Pi帽a Nayeri pineapple bowl brimming with steak and shrimp, or slow-and-low-roasted goat birria spiced with Huichol chile peppers grown only on the slopes of the Nayar mountains.聽.
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-809-4712.聽 Website:
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Kusina Filipino Cuisine
6550 Hampton Roads Parkway, Suffolk
Get a quick and delicious meal at what is believed to be the only Filipino restaurant in Suffolk. Kusina Filipino Cuisine serves a rotating menu of items such as sinigang (sour and savory soup), siopao (steamed bun with a filling), halo-halo (shaved-ice milk treat) and other favorites. The cafeteria-type food warmer setup makes it easy to 鈥渆at with your eyes鈥� and point to a selection. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday.聽Phone: 757-483-1971
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Liam’s Deaner Brunch Bistro
3575 Bridge Road, Suffolk
There are many ways to spread love and light in the world. Heather Adams does it through Liam鈥檚 Deaner Brunch Bistro, a family-owned breakfast and lunch spot in Suffolk with a coastal lifestyle theme. It鈥檚 named after her late nephew Liam Paul and her late brother Corey “Deaner” Dean. The bistro serves familiar breakfast and lunch staples such as biscuits and gravy, fried green tomatoes, omelets, sandwiches (hot and cold), salads and burgers. Deep-fried French toast is a specialty.聽
Cost: $. Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-977-1051. Website:
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Sojourn Fermentory
1400 Bridgeport Way, Suffolk
The European-inspired brewery, cidery and tasting facility includes an outdoor beer garden. It sells European-style lagers, American ales, modern IPAs, fruited sours and barrel-aged stouts. Sojourn also has a full kitchen that makes Roman-style pizza with house-made dough that鈥檚 been fermented for 72 hours. Small plates include tasty truffle fries and karaage (Japanese fried chicken bites) with sweet chili sauce.聽.
Cost: $$. Hours: Noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-922-9909. Website:
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Virginia 性视界传媒
1608 Crafthouse
1608 Pleasure House Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
The restaurant has farm-to-table casual dining with indoor and outdoor seating. It offers a large selection of craft beers and ciders, wine and cocktails. The menu ranges from a charcuterie and cheese to a Roasted Bone Marrow and Oysters to a bacon cheeseburger. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-965-4510. Website:
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AbbyCakes
5660 Indian River Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
This bakery offers cake slices, cookies, pies and other tasty treats. Their most popular are the cinnamon rolls, German chocolate cookies and the strawberry millionaire pie. AbbyCakes also makes custom cakes for all occasions. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-962-0990. Website:
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Aldo’s Ristorante
1860 Laskin Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Aldo’s Ristorante is an Italian restaurant that’s been around for years. Among its offerings are gluten-free fettuccine and gluten-free penne. Substitute them for many of the dishes, or served with some house-made marinara or a tomato cream sauce. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Tuesday. Phone: 757-491-1111. Website:
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The Back Deck
3323 Shore Drive, Virginia 性视界传媒
The Back Deck has waterfront dining that overlooks Lynnhaven Bay, right at the Lesner Bridge. The casual menu includes items such as steamed middle neck clams, fish tacos and tropical cocktails. No reservations required. Read more.
Cost: $$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-481-7512. Website:
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The Bagel Baker Delicatessen
4000 Virginia 性视界传媒 Blvd,, Virginia 性视界传媒
The deli offers items such as matzo ball soup, cold and hot sandwiches, and knishes. It also serves bagels and breakfast sandwiches all day. It gets the the pastrami, corned beef and Junior鈥檚 Cheesecake all from New York and the bread from New Jersey.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Phone: 757-463-0789. Website:
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Baker’s Crust Bagel
1624 Laskin Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Baker’s Crust Bagel showcases items that one would find in a New York City deli. The bagels come partially boiled from the iconic Ess-a-Bagel in Manhattan, New York and are freshly baked. Other items include Carnegie pastrami, black and white cookies, and authentic New York-style cheesecake. .
Cost: $. Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-904-1923. Website:
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Be Free Craft Ice Cream Cafe
2336 Elson Green, Virginia 性视界传媒
Be Free Craft Ice Cream Cafe, a veteran-owned shop, creates small-batch ice cream flavors such as Cookie Commandough (vanilla bean base with chocolate chip cookie dough, soft baked chocolate chip cookies and loads of chocolate shards) and Sea Salt Assault (Norwegian Sea salt ice cream base with a brown sugar pecan praline). It also offers other items such as baked treats, savory pastries and coffees. .
Cost: $. Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-301-2578.听奥别产蝉颈迟别:
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Bodega Cafe
3574 Holland Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Bodega Cafe features coffee classics such as Americano, cappuccino and macchiato. It also offers five signature drinks, including the Bodega Cat (espresso, white mocha and lavender) and the Spanish latte (espresso and condensed milk). Pair them with muffins, scones, bagels and other pastries, all made by local businesses. .
Cost: $. Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and聽 Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Tuesday. Phone: 757-340-3282
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Bread of Life Bakery
1650 General Booth Blvd., Virginia 性视界传媒
A yeasty aroma hits you when you open the door to Bread of Life. The bakery offers braided Italian, challah and 4th Generation breads. The 4th Generation is made using a recipe from the co-owner’s great-grandmother and uses a blend of white and whole wheat flour. The shop also sells brownies, biscotti, cinnamon rolls and other tasty treats. .
Cost: $. Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Phone: 757-689-8070. Website:
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Breakfast Bar
2720 N. Mall Drive, Virginia 性视界传媒
Breakfast Bar, a Hispanic fusion restaurant, serves a range of foods from omelets, pancakes and waffles to burritos and quesadillas made with a choice of protein. Dishes showcase ingredients such as Argentinian sausage, sweet potatoes and Mallorca bread, a sweet bun originating in Spain鈥檚 Balearic Islands. The restaurant also serves nine types of mimosas, including horchata, tamarind and guava. .
Cost: $. Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-904-5561. Website:
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Cafe Genevieve
317 S. Witchduck Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Cafe Genevieve specializes in a colorful array of macarons. The Parisian menu includes baguette sandwiches, quiche, salads, French onion soup, scones and personal charcuterie boxes. The cafe also has a full espresso bar. .
Cost: $. Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 360-608-8630.听奥别产蝉颈迟别:
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Esoteric
501 Virginia 性视界传媒 Blvd., Virginia 性视界传媒
Esoteric, a farm-to-table contemporary restaurant in the ViBe Creative District, makes a sweet potato doughnut that鈥檚 to die for and worth coming back to life to eat again. The warm, soft goodness is coated in cinnamon and sugar. The menu also includes unique items like duck tacos, charred octopus and poutine. .
Cost: $$$. Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, noon to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-822-6008. Website:
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Gaston’s Italian Steakhouse
741 First Colonial Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Enjoy a meal served at a leisurely pace from friendly, professional servers. Gaston offers an assortment of Italian specialties and as the name implies, a number of steaks. Quality ingredients and presentation of the final dish add to the sophisticated dining experience. .
Cost: $$$. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-962-7555. Website:
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Guangdong Taste
3497 Holland Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Guangdong Taste is home to a broad menu of Cantonese-style Chinese food. Dishes range from fried rice to salt-and-pepper breaded seafood to crab drenched in a lightly spicy sauce made with country ham and scallops. It also has a siu mei (Chinese barbecue) such as crispy pork belly plus half-ducks and chickens and pork by the pound. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-340-8883. Website:
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Hot Diggity Dogs BBQ
412 Newtown Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Hot Diggity Dogs BBQ has a succinct menu that includes dogs, barbecue, sides and sodas. The Norfolk Dog comes with sharp mustard, onion and a meaty and think, highly 性视界传媒ed chili. Also try the slaw dog and a kraut dog. .
Cost: $. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-230-6297
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J&K Style Grill
6557 College Park Square, Virginia 性视界传媒
J&K Style Grill is home to the waffle burger, stuffed wings, specialty eggs and other good eats. Try the collard green stuffed wings and the Philly steak egg rolls. The veteran-owned business has two locations in Virginia 性视界传媒.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-965-4783. Website:
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Kevin’s Dog House
1933 Virginia 性视界传媒 Blvd. #101, Virginia 性视界传媒
Kevin’s Dog House has a streamlined menu of dogs, sausage, barbecue and house-made chicken salad. Sides include fries and soup and made-in-house banana pudding. The star is the traditional Norfolk Dog.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 757-961-1689
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Krem Bakery & Cafe
2923 Virginia 性视界传媒 Blvd., Virginia 性视界传媒
Krem specializes in European desserts and baked goods such as eclairs, macarons and tarts. It also has a limited menu of breakfast and lunch items like stuffed crepes, and a ham and cheese panini sandwich. Try the syrniki, fried Ukrainian pancakes made with farmer鈥檚 cheese. .
Cost: $. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-938-0809. Website:
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Ocean Grill Buffet
3877 Holland Road, Suite 416, Virginia 性视界传媒
Ocean Grill Buffet features about 100 items, ranging from seafood to Chinese food to American fare. Enjoy shrimp and crab claws, oysters on the half shell, chicken nuggets with sweet and sour sauce on the side, golden vegetable spring rolls, fried rice mixed with vegetables, creamed spinach blanketed with melted cheese, green beans garnished with lemon zest, fried chicken flats and drums, soups (wonton, miso, egg drop and hot and sour) and other buffet favorites. Sushi, pork ribs and teriyaki chicken sit in the back of the room near the hibachi grill. 聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-828-6828. Website:
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The Pink Dinghy
609 19th St., Virginia 性视界传媒
Pink Dinghy is a blush-colored ViBe district restaurant the approximate size and shape of a shoebox. Its brunch and dinner menus change 性视界传媒ally. Find dishes such as masa pancakes, charred Brussels sprouts, and labne and lamb.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-937-1010. Website:
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Pisco Paradise
500 Central Drive, Virginia 性视界传媒
This Peruvian restaurant is in an industrial area on Central Drive near London Bridge Road. Drive slowly in the parking lot or you鈥檒l miss it. Traditional fare includes causa (cold mashed potatoes, Peruvian yellow pepper and lime), lomo saltado (tenderloin pieces, crispy onions and sauteed tomatoes) and anticuchos (beef heart). The spot also serves Peruvian beer, pisco sours (a brandy cocktail) and a nonalcohol purple corn drink called chicha morada.聽.
Cost: $$. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-937-1677
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PopLove Gelato
4291 Holland Road, Suite 111, Virginia 性视界传媒
The cute ice cream shop serves milkshakes, smoothies and cold drinks topped with handmade gelato popsicles. Customers can mix and match the popsicles with the drinks, or enjoy a popsicle by itself. They come in 35 flavors such as Nutella, rum raisin and lulo, a fruit native to Colombia with citrus notes. Read more.
Cost: $. Hours: 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Tuesday. Phone: 757-652-7597. 聽Website:
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The Porch on Long Creek
2109 W Great Neck Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
The Porch has stunning views with a well-appointed dining room and outdoor seating. It not only serves seafood entrees, sandwiches and flatbreads but it also has a sushi menu. An extensive wine list is also available. Read more.
Cost: $$$. Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-496-4350. Website:
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Project Seed Coffee
5241 Princess Anne Road, Suite 101, Virginia 性视界传媒
It serves coffee and pastries influenced by Filipino culture. Customers can dine in or take out items including cappuccinos, espressos and lattes (hot and cold) such as toasted black sesame and salted egg yolk. The foam toppings are made of pandan (a fragrant plant), ube, cheese and vanilla. Baked goods range from ensaymada to muffins to Spanish bread. .
Cost: $. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Phone: 757-214-7781. Website:
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Pups and Pints
2413 London Bridge Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Pups and Pints caters to humans and dogs. The restaurant serves foods such as flatbreads, sandwiches and gourmet hot dogs named after dog breeds such as German Shepherd (spicy Italian sausage with spicy mustard). Though dogs aren’t allowed inside the establishment, it offers house-made doggy treats such as grilled chicken bites, Ruthie B. PB and Bacon Donut, and Bow Wow Birthday Cake. Furry friends can enjoy their treats at the dog park out back.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-703-7877. Website:
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Prince Tea House
3244 Holland Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Enjoy afternoon tea for one, two or three with a three-tier tray of sandwiches, scones, sweets and of course, choice of tea. The menu also consists of sandwiches, salads and desserts such as mille crepe cakes and ice cream. It also has salted crispy chicken 鈥� a popular Taiwanese street food.聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, closed Tuesday. Phone: 757-301-8829. Website:
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The Roads Bistro
3809 Princess Anne Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
The Roads Bistro is a restaurant and bar with an easygoing vibe. It serves hot and cold tapas such as potstickers, fish tacos and charcuterie boards. Local brews and specialty cocktails are also available. Enjoy live music most nights. .
Cost: $. Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Phone: 757-904-1566. Website:
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Rockafeller’s Restaurant
308 Mediterranean Ave., Virginia 性视界传媒
With views of Rudee’s Inlet, this family-owned and -operated restaurant serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Try Oysters Rockafeller, the signature dish, and the Seafood Mac & Cheese. The bloody marys are special too.聽 .
Cost: $$$. Hours: 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-422-5654. Website:
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Sundae Scoop
1832 Kempsville Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Sundae Scoop offers delicious homemade ice cream, sundaes, floats and other cool treats. The daily flavors range from chocolate to ube to birthday cake. A couple of nondairy options are also available. The ice cream shop has a second location in Chesapeake. .
Cost: $. Hours: 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-809-6637. Website:
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Sushi Vice
323 Laskin Road, Virginia 性视界传媒
Sushi Vice offers a fresh take on Japanese-inspired dishes with an 鈥�80s twist. They have names such “Breakfast Club,”聽 鈥淢iami Vice鈥� and Tiger Bomb. Basic rolls are also available. .
Cost: $. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Phone: 757-419-8618
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Sweet and Spice Gelato
1115 Independence Blvd., Virginia 性视界传媒
This quaint shop has about 30 flavors of gelato listed on its website such as chocolate chili, apple cinnamon and strawberry. Those marked with a logo indicate what鈥檚 available for the day. In store, customers can find about 12 kinds, including at least one sugar-free and dairy-free option. .
Cost: $. Hours: 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone: 757-763-7439. Website:
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Three Notch’d Brewery & Craft Kitchen
4561 Virginia 性视界传媒 Blvd., Virginia 性视界传媒
Three Notch’d Brewery & Craft Kitchen offers a full beer and food menu. Get acquainted by starting with a customizable burger with a four-beer flight. The spot also has a weekend brunch menu. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-916-8080. Website:
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Voodoo Brewing
300 Constitution Drive, Virginia 性视界传媒
The brewpub offers a large selection of beers, seltzers and ciders, cold brew coffee on tap and handcrafted cocktails. Its extensive food menu includes appetizers, wings, burgers and other tasty grub. Some items have playful names such as Char-voodoo-rie (charcuterie), Voo-dill Pickle pizza and Chicky Chicky Bang Bang (tikka masala marinated chicken sandwich).聽.
Cost: $. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-904-3901. Website:
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Yorkie’s
700 21st St., Virginia 性视界传媒
Yorkie鈥檚, a modern deli market, cures its pastrami, roast turkeys and pork roast, and partners with local farmers and suppliers to offer specialty sandwiches on house-made bread. The selections range from a Breland, pastrami brisket on toasted rye, to a Club Hubba Hubba, honey ham and roasted turkey on sourdough, to The Pork Italian, pork roast and broccoli rabe on a sesame roll. The deli also has salads and vegetarian and gluten-free options. Read more.
Cost: $. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 757-904-1767. Website:
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Williamsburg
Amiraj
204 Monticello Ave., Williamsburg
The Indian restaurant showcases dishes with contemporary and classic flavors and has an expansive cocktail and wine list. The goan seafood curry leaves a lasting impression. Gluten-free dessert options are available. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-565-3200. Website:
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Casa Pearl
722 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg
Casa Pearl is a seafood restaurant that focuses on oysters and tacos. It also has a raw bar. Dine-in or sit on the patio with a wine slushie. Read more.
Cost: $. Hours: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Phone: 757-208-0149. Website:
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Munchies Southern Soul
5242 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg
Dine in or take out at Munchies Southern Soul. Its winter menu includes items such as beef liver, whiting fish and pork chops with two side dishes. The summer menu consists of dishes such as baby back ribs, chitterlings and chicken gizzards. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner year-round. .
Cost: $. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-914-1353.
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Opus 9
5143 Main St., Williamsburg
Opus 9 has been serving quality steaks and seafood to diners since 2007. Other menu items include lamb chops, pork chops and pasta. Opus 9 has more than 150 wines to choose from, with wine lockers available for purchase. .
Cost: $$$$. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phone: 757-645-4779. Website:
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Second Street American Bistro
140 2nd St., Williamsburg
The restaurant offers classy and generous dining at two locations 鈥� the other being in Newport News. Second Street has a plethora of appetizers, ranging from fried Brussels sprouts to Thai Poppin Shrimp to house-made kettle chips. The menu continues with grilled pizzas, salads, burgers and other hearty entrees. .
Cost: $$. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday. Phone: 757-220-2286. Website:
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York County
Caf茅 Full Circle
1730 George Washington Memorial Highway, York County
Caf茅 Full Circle is a quaint coffee shop that’s shared with the Body Shoppe Spa and Salon. The all-day brunch spot offers drinks such as specialty coffees, teas, smoothies and cold-pressed juices. The menu consists of charcuterie boards with assorted meats and cheeses, wraps, sandwiches, salads and snacks, such as sweet or savory hand pies. Read more.
Cost: $. Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 757-586-5080. Website:
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Contributors include Rekaya Gibson, Tara Bozick, Hannah Eason and Sean Kennedy.
