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1. Privilege
4.5
Awesome(109)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Portsmouth
Booked 11 times today
Privilege Restaurant is an upscale gem, nestled in the heart of Olde Towne Portsmouth that caters to individuals 21 and older only. Our menu fuses the best of steakhouses and seafood, offering a refined culinary experience. Savor handcrafted cocktails that complement our exquisite dishes in our elegant ambiance. Join us for live entertainment on select nights, adding a touch of vibrancy to your evening.Reserve your spot at Privilege for a night of culinary excellence and indulgence.
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2. Varia
4.6
Exceptional(1177)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Norfolk
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Varia, a Romantic, Upscale Italian Restaurant in Norfolk. Varia, our Italian restaurant and wine studio, features wine by the glass and a pianist six nights a week. Indulge in homemade pasta, freshly tossed pizzas from our brick oven, or signature Italian desserts like the tiramisu. Varia's modern Italian fare is made from only the best local ingredients and the wine studio features over 100 hand-selected wines, including 50 by the glass. The dining room's intricate finishes and the warm glow of its reclaimed chandelier, formally of the Historic Cavalier's ballroom, offers an intimate ambiance that invites conversation over a full bodied merlot. Guests can book the ultra private dining room only accessible by hidden doors in the bookshelves for special events.
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3. Grain
4.4
Awesome(540)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norfolk
Welcome to Grain Rooftop Beer Garden!Enjoy Cold Brews & Rooftop Views in Downtown Norfolk - Grain is downtown Norfolk's scene-setting destination to unwind. With one of the best selections of craft beer in Norfolk, our rooftop bar offers a terraced patio with spectacular views of the Elizabeth River. Surrounded by the patio's landscaped trees and atmospheric lighting, sip a hand-crafted cocktail or craft beer socializing with guests and locals around the fire pit.We are accepting Walk-ins only. We invite you to stop in an explore Norfolk’s only rooftop beer garden at your leisure. Thank you for choosing Grain as your dining destination! Heightened Covid-19 Prevention Procedures with Outdoor seating available (Weather Permitted). Dining reservations are limited to 90 minutes to ensure all of our guests get an opportunity to enjoy Grain! Incomplete parties will be seated once all guests have arrived. Parking is located in Plume Street garage attached to the rear of the hotel.
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4. Blue Moon TapHouse
3.4
Very Good(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norfolk
Booked 1 time today
Blue Moon TapHouse was born from the creative inspiration of bringing craftsmanship to life. The menu marries the art of cooking with the art of beer in an open kitchen. The Tavern features live music and authentic art by local artists. The TapHouse boasts 22,550 square footage and connects Waterside Drive to the Elizabeth River waterfront in the heart of downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Blue Moon TapHouse at Waterside District features three unique dining and entertainment experiences throughout the venue. The tavern area, with comfortable, booth-style seating, features a custom designed circular bar serving a collection of featured beers on tap, a stage for intimate, live music performances and an outdoor patio. From the tavern room, the venue flows into a dynamic, central area that opens up to a high, vaulted ceiling with a large skylight and a significant, exposed kitchen for one-of-a-kind dining experiences.
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5. Leila International Cuisine
4.9
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Norfolk
Booked 1 time today
Taste The World with Leila International Cuisine.We are feature dishes from all over the world. We do offer Halal food, Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten free options!
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6. Hair of the Dog - Granby
4.3
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norfolk
Locally owned and operated Hair of the dog serves up a delightful spin on classic comfort foods and traditional breakfast offerings.
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7. Rajput Indian Cuisine - Norfolk
4.4
Awesome(33)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Portsmouth
Rajput Indian Cuisine - Norfolk was established in Dec. 1999 by Paul Chhabra in Hampton Roads Virginia with the motto of providing a comfortable, Indian Heritage inspires atmosphere and authentic home style cooking. Exotic, delicious, fresh - a culinary vacation that lasts as long as a meal.Rajput serves lunch buufet,Fine dining,Full Bar,Champagane Brunch Buffet,Take out, Delivery, Party Trays, Catering,Kids Menu,Organic Choices, Glurtenfree Choices, Cooking Classes,ONLINE Dining Reservation & ONLINE Takeout at rajputonline.com
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8. Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill
4.2
Awesome(774)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Virginia Beach
Booked 3 times today
*PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY IF UNABLE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ONLINE*Founders Inn Swan Terrace Grill presents an American Grill House menu combining the freshest product from Virginia’s best artisans. Our Award Winning Culinary team expertly creates dishes inspired by the culinary heritage of Virginia and the Eastern Seaboard. Please call for large reservations. *Special events subject to change. Please call to see what's new!*
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9. Gryfitti at Dockside
3.1
Good(5)
Price: Expensive
• American • Norfolk
Booked 5 times today
Vibe and Dine at Gryfitti at Dockside. Great food, beautiful hip restaurant, hookah is served, live music daily, crafted cocktails, and nice customer service. Check out out Sunday eat+sip brunch
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10. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Virginia Beach
4.4
Awesome(1224)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Virginia Beach
Booked 15 times today
Bravo Virginia Beach is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Virginia Beach, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Virginia Beach is the place to eat in Virginia Beach, VA for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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  • Carola
    Washington, D.C. Area •122 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent presentation meal, service, and attentiveness by our server Trevor. The short tib and squid ink pasta plus salads were exceptional. Highly recommend!
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    VariaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Norfolk
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    4.6
  • Nikolas
    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 21, 2025
    Executive Chef Daniel Miller took us on a tour of European delicacies and delight. The quality and quantity of delicious dishes were far above all of my expectations of what great food should be. Confort wrapped around precision in an artful delivery of dishes from Greece, Ukraine, Russia , and even a taste of Cambodia. The wine pairings were on point and pleasantly attuned ro every bite. The best part of the experience was heating up my leftovers the next day only to find the flavors had kept fresh over nite ! Will definitely be back again !
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    Leila International CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Norfolk
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    4.9
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    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 13, 2025
    Everything was amazing and I really loved my waiter’s energy💙.
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    PrivilegePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Portsmouth
    •
    4.5
  • Venus
    Virginia •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    Great music and great food. I would definitely recommend to others.
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    GrainPrice: Moderate• American• Norfolk
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    4.4
  • OpenTable Diner
    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 28, 2023
    Our visit was great. Initially was set as a birthday visit, turned engagement party when our AMAZING wait staff was the very best. Gage was training a new employee while watching him go through and give other tables the same energy we were given with the sudden proposal. The food was fantastic and was not too overly expensive. Great drinks, food and ambiance, definitely coming back here.
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    Blue Moon TapHousePrice: Moderate• American• Norfolk
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    3.4

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