Norfolk's Best Martini

Norfolk central for power lunches and client-driven dinners delivers cutting-edge cuisine and fancy, fine wines.

Reviews:

• “Great Dining Experience”
• “WOW!!! I do not even know where to start… Incredible!!! "
• “Food, Service, Location, and price – just right!!!”
• “Fantastic Food, Nice Ambience, Big City Atmosphere”
• “DC dining in Norfolk!”

Tips: About 10 daily specials are offered in addition to the ever-changing seasonal fare on the main menu.

Todd Jurich’s Bistro

Gourmet seafood and steaks served a short stroll from your catamaran.

Reviews:

• “Enjoy Beautiful Sunsets”
• “this restaurant is awesome”
• “great everything”

Tips: There are no guardrails or parking blocks between your car and the short drop into the deep water, so steer carefully.

One Fish-Two Fish

Asian inspiration takes tapas dining to a higher plane in this sleek and daring new hotspot.

Reviews:

• “Unprofessional Owners and Staff”
• “Creative menu, cosmopolitan atmosphere”
• “An Amazing Experierence”
• “The Ultimate Spot”
• “A true gem”

Tips: Reservations are accepted for groups of eight or more. Others should arrive early as Bardo only has 10 tables.

Bardo

Chic, eclectic tapas and martinis in the heart of Norfolk’s Restaurant Row.

Reviews:

• “Eh”
• “Excellent small plates, intimate atmosphere”
• “Intimate and crowded”
• “Great Little Night Spot”

Tips: Martinis are plentiful, but there are also several rare local brews on tap, such as St. George Golden Ale Porter from Hampton and Red No. 5 from Richmond.

Empire Little Bar Bistro

Central 111

Continental cuisine that’s all in the family, and all over the world.

Reviews:

• “don’t go there”
• “Worst Brunch Ever”

The 219

This sexy, upscale space with high-class snacks is known for its singles scene and cosmopolitan flair.

Reviews:

• “FAB – U – LOUS”
• “Very hip, urban atmosphere with excellent food”
• “7 Eleven is down the street”
• “Club Sode – Outstanding!”
• “Love at first sight”

Tips: The pineapple upside-down cake martini and the champagne Veuve cocktails are favorites, despite high price tags. The lavish drink menu also boasts 15 dessert wines from which to choose.

Club Soda