Highest-rated restaurants in Norfolk by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Norfolk, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Tamarind
- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 North Military Hwy Ste 27 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Indian, Coffee & Tea
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#29. Coach House Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5103 Colley Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Bars, American
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#28. 350 Grace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 350 West 22nd St. Bldg 114 - 115 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Southern, Seafood, Gluten-Free
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#27. Fabio's Pizza Delivery
- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3118 East Princess Anne Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Food Delivery Services, Pizza
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#26. Oceanview Diner
- Rating: 4.6/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9619 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Sandwiches
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#25. LeGrand Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4226 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Diners, Sandwiches
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#24. Virginia Cheese Co.
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 501 Botetourt St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
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#23. Pokey
- Rating: 4.6/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Bubble Tea
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#22. Mahalo Poke House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9559 Shore Drive Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian
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#21. Jikoni Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 633 West 35th St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Vegan, Bookstores, Gift Shops
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#20. Hangry's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3824 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tex-Mex
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#19. crudo nudo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (171 reviews)
- Address: 727 West 21st St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pasta Shops, Tapas Bars
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#18. Lo Mo Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4117 Granby St. Ste C Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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#17. Pittie Dog Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4140 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Hot Dogs, New American, Burgers
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#16. Blackdog Cafe & Catering Company
- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5360 Robin Hood Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Caterers, Custom Cakes, Cafes
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#15. Blanca
- Rating: 4.7/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4117 Granby St. Ste A Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European, Italian
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#14. Codex
- Rating: 4.7/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 429 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: New American
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#13. Grandiflora Wine Garden
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1231 Boissevain Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Vegetarian, Wine Bars
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#12. Cafe Genevieve
- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 East Main St. Ste 101 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Macarons, Desserts, Cafes
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#11. Mea Culpa Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2410 Colonial Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#10. La Brioche Norfolk
- Rating: 4.7/5 (162 reviews)
- Address: 1415 Colley Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Tessa's Creations
- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 738 West 22nd St. Ste 5 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Caterers, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#8. kitchenfinity
- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9500 Fechteler Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Desserts, Asian Fusion, Burgers
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#7. Jack Eats
- Rating: 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Donuts, Food Stands
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#6. Amale Tre Focacceria
- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 208 East Main St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Italian, Sandwiches
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#5. The High Cup
- Rating: 4.8/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 East Princess Anne Road Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Korean, Art Galleries
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#4. Maymar Poke & Grill
- Rating: 4.8/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Maple Ave. Ste A Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Poke, Filipino
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#3. Ghost Kitchen
- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1309 Raleigh Ave. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#2. Apelu Island Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 1710 East Little Creek Road Ste 104 Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Bagels, Themed Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Ann Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 7647 Granby St. Norfolk, Virginia
- Categories: Thai
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
