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Hidden gems: restaurants in Norfolk
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Norfolk. Ratings are based from 612 places in Norfolk
Freemason Abbey Restaurant
209 W Freemason St 23510-1213
"Went there for a rehearsal dinner on Friday, December. Jessica was our server and she was the best! Super friendly and excellent service. Great job accommodating a large group of people, some of which..."
456 Fish
456 Granby St 23510-1914
"Wednesday night Date night Deal!!Our first visit before a show at Chrysler Hall. 456 has their own private parking and you can leave your car there while you walk to your show for free. Restaurant was..."
Jessy's Taqueria
3201 E Ocean View Ave Today 9:00 Am - 10:30 Pm 23518-1371
"Staff need training, menu need improvement. The concept is great, food is good, I Prefer meat over chicken ( too dry) otherwise it’s good. I can tell the staff are doing their best but training woul..."
Cilantro Bangladeshi Bistro
1011 Kempsville Rd 23502-2720
"No frills, down to earth, and good curry dish. Definitely worth going, but it lacked a little punch. Of course the spiciness and flavor is toned down to accommodate gringos palate. After all, it's Vi..."
The Ten Top
748 Shirley Ave 23517-2006
"Excellent!! The menu is vegetarian and vegan friendly and the portions are a good size. It's super cute inside and located right off Colley. The open kitchen was a bonus as we could see them making ou..."
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant
1522 E Little Creek Rd 23518-4106
"Absolutely delicious food, cold drinks, fast service and great prices. Our favorite!"
Nawab Indian Cuisine - Norfolk
888 N Military Hwy 23502-3643
"There was two couples on this particular evening and we got there around 7:30 on a Tuesday night without a reservation and we were able to be seated outsideThe waitress we had was fantastic just the r..."
Regino's Italian Restaurant
3816 E Little Creek Rd 23518-3432
"Hands down the BEST Italian food I've ever had. I've been going maybe once or twice a month for the last two years and Regino's never fails to impress. The food is full of flavor, color, and freshness..."
Pancake House
7633 Granby St 23505-2508
"Great place for breakfast. Service, food and atmosphere all top notch. Delishish Eggs Benedict and a Honey Wheat Waffle with house made Strawberry Butter, no syrup needed. If it were not 90°+ I wou..."
Legrand Kitchen
4515 Colley Ave 23508-2030
"I like pizza, I like bagels, I like hot dogs, with mustard and beer... I'll eat eggplant. I could even eat a baby deer... But I would rather eat at LeGrand Kitchen. Every Meal I've had there has been..."
Rama Garden Thai
441 Granby St 23510-1913
"The food and drinks were amazing. The prices are good. Their isn't enough servers for the amount of foot traffic that comes through. The only thing I did not like is when they bring you you check yo..."
Little Dog Diner
1917 Colley Ave 23517-1612
"Simple great diner food. The bisquits and gravy are AMAZING."
El Rodeo
5834 E Virginia Beach Blvd 23502-2424
"Very tasty Mexican food. Found this place while washing the car. Great burrito San Jose."
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
5601 E Virginia Beach Blvd 23502-2419
"The food wasn't as good as I knew it would be because I've eating there on several occasions. Maybe, because I got there a hour before closing and there was no other patron there that the server forg..."
Oro Azteca
8001 Hampton Blvd 23505-1001
"Food was awesome! Came out very quickly and made to order. Server was very attentive!"
Lamia's Crepes
401 Granby St 23510-1959
"Delicious crepes made right in front of you. Sweet, savory, with suggested drink pairings, what's not to love? Seating is limited, but there's high turnover, and you can always get the crepes to go!..."
Granby Bistro & Deli
225 Granby St 23510-1809
"First time visiting and I really enjoyed my meal."
Elliot's Fair Grounds
806 Baldwin Ave #2 23517-1779
"An absolutely wonderful place for a cup of coffee and some breakfast. Coffee was very smooth and flavorful. The coffee cake muffin I had on one day was SO GOOD. Not only were the food and drink amazin..."
Philly Style Steaks and Subs
7456 Tidewater Dr 23505-3815
"Better than Philadelphia! I have never visited that they didn't have a long line but it is always worth it. My favorite is the bacon blue cheese and it blows away any Philly cheese steak anywhere el..."
D'Egg West
1170 Lexan Ave 23508-1237
"I was impressed with the quality of the meal. It was fulfilling and had an authentic touch. The corned beef hash was so good and the hashbrowns too. I am glad I stumbled upon this place. I will defini..."