Chase’s Guidebook for Norfolk Newcomers
Food scene
The local spot with the best happy house deals on wings/oysters/beer
62 locals recommend
Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore DrThe local spot with the best happy house deals on wings/oysters/beer
Awesome wings and seafood with incredible sunset views overlooking the Little Creek Marina with all the pretty sailboats.
37 locals recommend
Longboards East Beach
4521 Pretty Lake AveAwesome wings and seafood with incredible sunset views overlooking the Little Creek Marina with all the pretty sailboats.
Aberdeen Barn
5805 Northampton BlvdFavorite Steak house in this area
Texas de Brazil
300 Monticello AveAll you can eat meats! Traditional Brazilian style churrascaria.
Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View AveAuthentic Mexican
Perfect spot to grab an amazing sandwich for lunch and check out the local farmers market, or get your meal to go and head to the state park down the road for a picnic!
29 locals recommend
Taste
4097 Shore DrPerfect spot to grab an amazing sandwich for lunch and check out the local farmers market, or get your meal to go and head to the state park down the road for a picnic!
All you can eat Sushi. Best place when you are extremely hungry and craving quantity
7 locals recommend
Volcano Sushi and China Bistro
339 W 21st StAll you can eat Sushi. Best place when you are extremely hungry and craving quantity
Sightseeing
A great local spot to bring lunch for a picnic with the family, date idea, or to simply explore the "greener" side of Norfolk!
185 locals recommend
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdA great local spot to bring lunch for a picnic with the family, date idea, or to simply explore the "greener" side of Norfolk!
Unique sculpture on the Boardwalk in the Virginia Beach Ocean Front area.
60 locals recommend
Neptune Statue
3001 Atlantic AvenueUnique sculpture on the Boardwalk in the Virginia Beach Ocean Front area.
A great way to spend a sunny afternoon checking out the natural beautify of Virginia Beach. My personal favorite spot for a picnic with all the trails to explore.
340 locals recommend
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveA great way to spend a sunny afternoon checking out the natural beautify of Virginia Beach. My personal favorite spot for a picnic with all the trails to explore.
A collection of bars and restaurants right on the water in the downtown norfolk area
143 locals recommend
Waterside District
333 Waterside DrA collection of bars and restaurants right on the water in the downtown norfolk area
My favorite brunch places
Roof top bar for an awesome night on the town, and a fantastic brunch buffet on the weekends. Great views of downtown norfolk.
71 locals recommend
Grain
100 E Main StRoof top bar for an awesome night on the town, and a fantastic brunch buffet on the weekends. Great views of downtown norfolk.
Bay Local Eatery
2917 Shore DrBest shrimp and grits dish with amazing bloody mary options
Leaping Lizard Cafe
4408 Shore DrThe delicious and healthy brunch spot
The best chicken and waffles I have ever had.
7 locals recommend
Hair of the Dog Eatery, Downtown Norfolk
250 Granby StThe best chicken and waffles I have ever had.
Citrus
357 N Great Neck RdBest seafood eggs Benedict and bloody mary options
Buoy 44 Seafood Grill
4536 Ocean View AveBest deals for bunch cocktails
Local Breweries/Night on the Town
A short trip across the tunnel bridge (no toll from my property), located on the unique Fort Monroe. Amazing selection of craft beers and dog friendly event space with food trucks on the weekends.
39 locals recommend
The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery
81 Patch RdA short trip across the tunnel bridge (no toll from my property), located on the unique Fort Monroe. Amazing selection of craft beers and dog friendly event space with food trucks on the weekends.
Unique local brewery/coffee house that has great food trucks most nights and a completely"self-pour" tap wall.
59 locals recommend
COVA Brewing Company
9529 Shore DrUnique local brewery/coffee house that has great food trucks most nights and a completely"self-pour" tap wall.
Great beers, food trucks, and live music some nights. Walking/biking distance to Chix's Beach
56 locals recommend
Commonwealth Brewing
2444 Pleasure House RdGreat beers, food trucks, and live music some nights. Walking/biking distance to Chix's Beach
Pleasure House Brewing
2032 Pleasure House RoadGreat beer selection and outdoor area
Favorite brewery in the Ocean Front with great food options and live music some nights
12 locals recommend
Vibrant Shore Brewing Co.
505 18th StFavorite brewery in the Ocean Front with great food options and live music some nights
Chick's Oyster Bar
2143 Vista CirGo-to place for a friday night on the town