Norfolk · Norfolk City County, VA

Food & Drink in Norfolk

Scout analyzed 69 Norfolk places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

69

Matches

24

Typical spend

$30

Typical visit

1.1 hr

Scout-verified spots

Freemason Abbey Restaurant

West Freemason

Freemason Abbey Restaurant

Freemason Abbey is a historic restaurant in a converted church, good for a relaxed dinner outing with traditional American and seafood fare. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-75 per person.

FoodCocktailsHistory
$30–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Chef's Kitchen and Cocktails

Park Place

Chef's Kitchen and Cocktails

Chef's Kitchen and Cocktails is a good spot for a dinner out, offering both food and drinks in a restaurant setting. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-75 per person for a meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$75 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Waterside District

Food & Drink

Waterside District

Waterside District is suitable for an evening out with friends or a date, offering a variety of casual dining and bar options with live music. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $30-$75 per person, depending on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Mudita Cafe & Bar

West Ocean View

Mudita Cafe & Bar

This cafe and bar is a good stop for a casual coffee, light meal, or early evening drink. Expect to spend $10-$30 per person for an hour-long visit.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$10–$30 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
The Fishin' Pig - Norfolk

Food & Drink

The Fishin' Pig - Norfolk

This is a casual restaurant suitable for a meal any day of the week. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-30 per person, making it a good stop for lunch or dinner during a neighborhood visit.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Saltine

Downtown

Saltine

Saltine is suitable for a dinner outing, particularly for seafood and oysters. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $40-80 per person, making it a good option before or after a show or for a focused meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$40–$80 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Coaster Coffee

Food & Drink

Coaster Coffee

Coaster Coffee is a casual spot for a quick coffee and snack, suitable for a brief stop alone or with a friend. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a visit of about 30 minutes.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Equinox Coffee Co.

Park Place

Equinox Coffee Co.

Equinox Coffee Co. is a suitable stop for a quick solo coffee or a casual meeting, taking about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for beverages and light snacks.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Hell's Kitchen

Downtown

Hell's Kitchen

This is a good spot for an evening meal or drinks, especially on weekends for live music. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-$50 per person.

FoodLive musicCocktails
$25–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
The Veil Brewing Co. / Only You - Norfolk

Park Place

The Veil Brewing Co. / Only You - Norfolk

This brewery and cocktail bar is good for a casual drink or small bites. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-50 per person on drinks and food.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant

Food & Drink

Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant

This is a down-to-earth spot for a casual meal, good for families or a relaxed date night. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $15-$30 per person for classic seafood and other dishes.

FoodCocktailsViews
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Cogans Pizza North

Highland Park

Cogans Pizza North

Cogans is a casual spot for pizza, wings, and drinks, suitable for an easy weeknight meal or catching a game. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
PIXELS Pints & Bytes

Ghent

PIXELS Pints & Bytes

PIXELS Pints & Bytes is a good spot for a casual evening out, offering arcade games and bar food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Leone's Italian

Downtown

Leone's Italian

Leone's is a solid choice for a casual Italian dinner, whether for a date or with family. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $20-40 per person, especially if enjoying drinks on the patio.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
MJ's Tavern

Riverview

MJ's Tavern

MJ's Tavern is a casual spot for a fun evening of comfort food, drinks, and karaoke, particularly on weekends. Expect to spend 1.5-3 hours and $15-$40 per person, pairing well with a pre-show drink or a relaxed night out.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Cafe Stella

Ghent

Cafe Stella

Cafe Stella is a good spot for a casual solo outing or a relaxed catch-up over coffee, typically lasting about an hour and costing $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Cure Coffeehouse

West Freemason

Cure Coffeehouse

Cure Coffeehouse is a good stop for a relaxed morning coffee, a quick lunch, or an evening drink, often paired with a walk nearby. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for about an hour.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
aLatte Cafe

Downtown

aLatte Cafe

aLatte Cafe is suitable for a casual solo stop or a quiet meet-up for coffee, pastries, or a light lunch. Expect to spend about 45 minutes and $10-25 per person.

FoodShoppingArts
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Varia

Downtown

Varia

Varia is a hotel-based Italian restaurant best suited for a dinner date or special occasion. Expect a 90-minute experience with a typical spend of $50-$100 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Always Latte Cafe

Larrymore Lawns

Always Latte Cafe

Always Latte Cafe is a good stop for a quick coffee or light bite, often paired with errands or as a casual meeting spot. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Coalescence Coffee Company

Park Place

Coalescence Coffee Company

Coalescence Coffee Company is a good spot for a casual solo stop or a quiet meet-up for coffee. Expect to spend an hour and around $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
The Bird

Highland Park

The Bird

The Bird is a versatile spot for a meal, brunch, or drinks, suitable for casual outings or a relaxed evening. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-35 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$15–$35 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
No Frill Bar And Grill

Ghent

No Frill Bar And Grill

This casual American eatery is good for a relaxed meal with family or friends, offering comfort food at a moderate price. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-30 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Black Rifle Coffee Company - Norfolk

Food & Drink

Black Rifle Coffee Company - Norfolk

This is a quick stop for coffee or a light bite, suitable for starting a day or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 26 of the 69 analyzed Norfolk places fit food & drink.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 15% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Quiet, Playful, Upscale, Quirky.

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